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by nicholas.sutrich@futurenet.com (Nicholas Sutrich) on (#673TE)
Meta software engineers were able to pull some Christmas magic and give the Quest 2 a GPU upgrade in the latest firmware update.
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by derrek.lee@futurenet.com (Derrek Lee) on (#673TF)
I use a few different apps and devices to track my fitness progress, from the Galaxy Watch 5 to the Oura Ring. But the data doesn't always match up.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#673QT)
Oppo has promised to provide major OS updates to its flagship phones for four years, starting with 2023 models.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Chris Wedel) on (#5WXVA)
When a device gets the Ultra tag, it better be good. In the case of Samsung's S20 and S22 Ultra, they both are. But for as good as the S20 Ultra was and is, it's two years old and the new S22 Ultra is here to take its place. But should it for you?
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by jeramy.johnson@futurenet.com (Jeramy Johnson) on (#673NY)
If you were gifted or purchased an Amazon Kindle e-reader or Fire Tablet that had "special offers" or an ad-supported lock screen, fear not, you can get rid of those ads for a small fee. We'll show you how in this guide.
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by derrek.lee@futurenet.com (Derrek Lee) on (#67393)
Cases for the Galaxy S23 series have appeared online. The devices are rumored to launch in early February.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#6734J)
Mobvoi begins rolling out a sleep VIP subscription service for users through its companion app. Users can take part in the membership to gain advanced sleep-tracking features along with heart rate and oxygen data from the previous night.
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by nicholas.sutrich@futurenet.com (Nicholas Sutrich) on (#66Y28)
Eufy cameras used to be our favorite recommendation but now, thanks to a slew of privacy issues and company policy changes, we can no longer recommend using the brand's cameras.
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by andrew.myrick@futurenet.com (Andrew Myrick) on (#67311)
There are a lot of great third-party keyboard apps that are available on the Play Store. Some make it easy to correct your spelling and grammar, while others have a myriad of themes that allow you to customize to your heart's content.
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by jerry.hildenbrand@futurenet.com (Jerry Hildenbrand on (#67312)
Chrome has its own task manager and it's full of things you should never turn off.
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by nicholas.sutrich@futurenet.com (Nicholas Sutrich) on (#6644T)
There are plenty of great cases for the Galaxy Z Fold 4, but few of them are as durable as the Caseborne V. It's even got an S Pen holster if you want it!
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#67313)
Google rolls out "Purchase Requests" for families without a set payment method. This works for a one-time in-app purchase, as the family manager will receive a real-time alert of the requested transaction to either accept or decline with a chosen form of payment.
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by patrick.farmer@futurenet.com (Patrick Farmer) on (#672YX)
Boost Mobile is running a festive deal that gets you a Galaxy A53 and a month of wireless service for just $139.99!
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#672YY)
At Google's annual conference in India, Google announced new possibilities coming to its Google Lens app.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Samuel Contreras) on (#672YZ)
The Archer AXE75 makes getting into Wi-FI 6E more affordable thanks to sensible hardware specifications and plenty of software control.
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by adam.zeis@futurenet.com (Adam Zeis) on (#5WZC4)
Looking for a great VPN deal? We've scoured the net to find all the best promos and coupons so you don't have to.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#672TJ)
Google for India conference commenced in India this week, where Google showcased its AI and ML-powered enhancements coming to its search results.
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by christinep2424@gmail.com (Christine Persaud) on (#672TK)
The Firefox browser has some appealing features, and owners of Chromebooks have often considered adding it as a secondary web browsing option.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Chris Wedel) on (#672R6)
As the number of hours spent on a keyboard extends, it's important to be comfortable. That includes how your arms and wrists are positioned at the keyboard. These are the best ergonomic keyboards to help you achieve the best posture and be as comfortable as possible.
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by harish.jonnalagadda@futurenet.com (Harish Jonnalag on (#672NY)
Having a phone that keeps turning off is just about one of the most annoying things. If that's where you're at, here are a few tips on how to get things back to normal.
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by nicholas.sutrich@futurenet.com (Nicholas Sutrich) on (#617BD)
Facebook accounts used to be required to use an Oculus Quest or Meta Quest 2, but that requirement has changed.
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by nicholas.sutrich@futurenet.com (Nicholas Sutrich) on (#5XD8R)
Cutting-edge hardware, excellent software, remarkable cameras, and an S Pen in the chassis. It might have taken a break for a year, but the Galaxy Note is back in full form, this time called the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
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by jerry.hildenbrand@futurenet.com (Jerry Hildenbrand on (#672NZ)
You could use a service like Grammarly or you can take a minute and enable the built-in spelling and grammar tools. I suggest the latter.
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by harish.jonnalagadda@futurenet.com (Harish Jonnalag on (#672M4)
Have an Android phone that's displaying the incorrect time? Here are a few tips on how to fix it!
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by harish.jonnalagadda@futurenet.com (Harish Jonnalag on (#5XQM0)
Your phone holds all your data, so the best thing to do is back up photos, videos, text messages, and other data on the cloud so it's always available. Here's everything you need to know about backing up your Android phone.
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by jeramy.johnson@futurenet.com (Jeramy Johnson) on (#672M6)
With the close of another year, we're ready to award our favorite products, services, and companies in the Android ecosystem. Which were the best of 2022? Read on to find out!
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by adam.zeis@futurenet.com (Adam Zeis) on (#60QTD)
If you're looking to get started with one of the best VPNs and aren't sure which one to pick, look no further. We've rounded up all the top options right now.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#672GD)
Amazon is making changes to how it deals with sellers to settle two EU antitrust investigations that could have resulted in a fine worth 10% of the company's annual global turnover.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#671YX)
Whatsapp begins rolling out a new feature to let users undo a mistakenly deleted message. Users will be faced with a five-second timer for a message that was accidentally removed from their personal view and not others.
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by ted@byteddyk.com (Ted Kritsonis) on (#66YM0)
If you're looking to take things up a notch to drown out ambient sounds, Bose gave the QuietComfort Earbuds II the goods to do it better than ever.
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by patrick.farmer@futurenet.com (Patrick Farmer) on (#671TG)
Best Buy is slashing a jaw-dropping $730 off the A2 Series OLED smart TV from LG, a discount that brings the price down to a mere $569.99.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#671RH)
"Twitter Blue for Business" launches as a way for company accounts to tie affiliated members with them. Those who are verified as being affiliated with a business will gain a small badge bearing the logo of the company alongside their verified checkmark.
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by patrick.farmer@futurenet.com (Patrick Farmer) on (#671NR)
Amazon has slashed the price of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus by a hefty 33%, bringing it down to its lowest-ever point.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#67165)
A new rumor says the Google Pixel 8 series will be able to capture HDR shots faster than before, resulting in reduced ghosting and richer detail.
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by patrick.farmer@futurenet.com (Patrick Farmer) on (#66Y7V)
Best Buy just launched a flash sale for those last-minute Christmas shoppers, and we've gathered the five best tech deals.
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by derrek.lee@futurenet.com (Derrek Lee) on (#625TW)
The Oura Ring Gen 3 is a discreet way to track your health and fitness, thanks to its unique ring design. Packed with more sensors and memory, it's supposed to be more accurate than ever. But does it live up to the hype?
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#670RV)
Nothing appears to be in the process of creating a new sub-brand called "Particles by XO." Through this sub-brand, leaked images of a new peanut-shaped earbud product have been found.
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by christinep2424@gmail.com (Christine Persaud) on (#62DAG)
Samsung Galaxy smartwatches come in all shapes and sizes, and with so many bands to choose from, it's enticing to update your look.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#670N6)
YouTube Music has been spotted allowing some users to create a custom radio by selecting specific artists they want to listen to.
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by christinep2424@gmail.com (Christine Persaud) on (#61FCW)
The Moto G Power (2022) was released a year after the Moto G Power (2021), but whether or not it's worth the upgrade is the question.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Nickolas Diaz) on (#670GE)
Amazon has wrapped up its first rollout phase of Matter-compatible devices with Alexa. Not only can customers enjoy a library of Alexa devices from Amazon but there are an additional 30,000 more "Works with Alexa" devices to choose from.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#670GF)
Google Workspace Client-side Encryption is now in beta for Gmail, allowing enterprises to roll into the program. Currently, the CSE feature is officially available for Google Drive, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Google Meet users.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#670DW)
First, real-life images of the unreleased Pixel tablet show up on Facebook's marketplace for $400.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Vishnu Sarangapurkar) on (#670DX)
The GameStream service will no longer be available in the app; instead, Shield owners can utilize an alternative Steam link.
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by ted@byteddyk.com (Ted Kritsonis) on (#670DY)
Outstanding ANC puts these cans at the top of their class, along with excellent sound quality and key improvements to keep them in elite status.
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by writerdannygallagher@gmail.com (Danny Gallagher) on (#6709A)
The second incarnation of Amazon's Echo Auto offers a receptive, hands-free assistant that works with your phone to deliver music, audiobooks, directions, and phone calls. It has lost a bit of its portability but it's still a great, inexpensive way to install a Bluetooth connection in your car if you don't have one.
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by namerahsaudfatmi@gmail.com (Namerah Saud Fatmi) on (#64VWD)
The display is the most important (and expensive) part of your Pixel Watch. You'd better safeguard that screen by slapping on one of these baller screen guards.
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by tips@androidcentral.com (Chris Wedel) on (#5XFPP)
Ring kicked off the video doorbell product category and has been innovating it for years. With a variety of options to pick from, we're here to help you find the one that's best for you.
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by techkritiko@gmail.com (Jay Bonggolto) on (#6704B)
Twitter briefly banned all links to third-party social networking sites such as Facebook and Mastodon before deciding that major policy changes should be put to a vote.
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by derrek.lee@futurenet.com (Derrek Lee) on (#6704C)
OnePlus has revealed the launch date for its next flagship Android phone, the OnePlus 11.
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