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Nokia X100 review: A budget phone that compromises in the right ways
It's an affordable, reliable 5G phone with good specs across the board — with a couple of caveats.
Cities: Skylines and Team 17 games coming to Stadia this spring
Google announced another three games coming to Stadia this April or in the spring.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Pixel 6 Pro: Which Nighttime camera is best?
How does Samsung's fancy new Nightography stand up against Google's Night Sight? We test the main camera, ultra-wide-angle camera, telephoto cameras, and even the front-facing camera to declare a winner.
What is Samsung Digital Wallet?
Samsung Digital Wallet encompasses your ID, your payments, and even your crypto.
Amazon's new Clubhouse competitor lets you DJ and host your own radio show
Amazon announces its long-rumored Clubhouse competitor that turns anyone into their own radio host. Amp is available now in a limited beta on iOS.
Spotify and Discord have recovered after an unrelated outage
If you're a Spotify or Discord user, you might have had trouble accessing either platform this afternoon but, thankfully, it wasn't related to a wider problem.
Samsung's budget Android phones are dropping in-box chargers in the US
Samsung's mid-range phones in the U.S. won't ship with a charger in the box, as evidenced by the lack of a charging brick for the Galaxy A13 5G and Galaxy A03s.
Beat Saber update adds new mechanics and six more songs for free
VR rhythm slashing game Beat Saber added six new songs and a new block type in a free update.
Google is working on Android app archiving to help free up phone storage
Google is creating a tool that will allow app developers to help Android users free up storage.
RedMagic 7 review: Pulling out the big guns
The RedMagic 7 comes equipped with heavy-duty gear such as the new SD 8 Gen 1 chip, a 165Hz AMOLED display, ultrasonic triggers, and an amazing cooling system. How does it all play out in the real world? Let's find out!
Instagram quietly pulls standalone Boomerang and Hyperlapse apps from the Play Store
Instagram has removed two old standalone creation apps from the Play Store and App Store in an unsurprising move as it focuses more on the main app.
How to be safer on public Wi-Fi
Using your phone on public Wi-Fi opens up a lot of questions about security. But if you take a few precautions, you can feel confident about your data security.
The Pixel camera is the reason why I never bought one
Google's Pixel smartphones are great because they do the work for you. But that's not what I want.
How to back up and save your photos with Amazon Photos
Here are the steps you need to take to back up and save your photos with Amazon Photos
Google will acquire cybersecurity firm Mandiant for approximately $5.4 billion
Google has agreed to buy Mandiant, which exposed the SolarWinds hack back in December 2020.
Most fitness app subscriptions aren't worth the cost
Any fitness smartwatch or tracker with a free trial to a subscription service is just playing the long game with your wallet
Pixel 6 owners are receiving a $10 discount code for their Google Store purchases
Google is giving some Pixel 6 and 6 Pro owners a sweet coupon code that they can use for purchases via the Google Store.
New smartphones aren't convincing many users to give up their older devices
In our latest poll, we asked our readers how old their current smartphones are. Many still use devices released more than three years ago.
Chrome reaches new speed milestone, tops all browsers on Macs — even Safari
Google highlights a new speed milestone for Chrome on Mac computers as well as improved performance on Android phones with the latest release.
Pixel phones receive tons of bug fixes with the March 2022 security update
Google's March 2022 security update is now rolling out to eligible Pixel phones running Android 12, introducing a bevy of fixes for Bluetooth, fingerprint sensor, frame drop, and other issues.
Android 12L available now for Pixels, coming later to tablets and foldables
Android 12L will be available later this year for Samsung, Microsoft, and Lenovo devices. Meanwhile, it is rolling out now on Pixel smartphones.
More affordable Sonos Roam SL launches for $159 with a few compromises
Sonos has unveiled a cheaper version of last year's Roam portable speaker that costs $20 less, but with a few trade-offs.
Android Central's best of MWC 2022
Even though it wasn't as big an event as in years past, MWC brought us several exciting and important new announcements. Here are some of our favorites from the Barcelona-based event.
Epic Verizon deal: Buy a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and get a free Galaxy S22 Plus
For the entire month of March, if you buy a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra with select Unlimited plans, Verizon will hook you up with $1,000 to spend on a second phone.
TikTok and YouTube Shorts are heading in opposite directions, and that's a good thing
TikTok has increased upload time to 10 minutes, and experts say this is a good thing. And even though YouTube Shorts is going in the opposite direction, they say this is okay because it will give creators more options.
4 reasons the Pixel's Material You is better than Samsung's One UI
With each iteration of Android, there are usually small changes in the OS' user interface. With Android 12, Google made major changes and it overtook Samsung One UI 4.1 in four ways.
UFC 272 live stream PPV: how to watch Covington vs Masvidal online tonight
Tonight's the night that Covington and Masvidal finally go head to head. Here are all of the ways that you can watch the UFC 272 live stream, no matter where you are
Big Tech has some wacky ideas about what to do once 6G becomes a thing
6G will bring changes that 5G has promised and has yet to deliver. But don't worry — tech companies always have crazy ideas they can't deliver on.
Google Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch could launch later than expected
The upcoming Google Pixel 6a and Pixel Watch may not make their debut in May, contrary to what a previous rumor claimed.
Dieter Bohn leaves The Verge to join Google's platforms and ecosystems team
Dieter Bohn is joining Google's division responsible for Android and Chrome development.
Russia bans Facebook and Twitter from operating in the country
Russia is no longer allowing Facebook to operate inside the country, citing "discrimination against Russian media and information resources" by Meta's platform.
Twitter could double down on audio with both Spaces and Podcasts
With Twitter Spaces just finding its footing, Twitter may soon move on to another audio-only service, according to reverse engineers
Samsung is fixing Galaxy S22 throttling in an upcoming update
Some Galaxy S22 users have seen big slowdowns in games, but an upcoming update will give users more control over the throttling process.
Google Meet now lets admins see your bandwidth issue at an exact moment
Google has rolled out an update to Meet's quality tool that lets admins see the bandwidth information of meeting participants.
5G in the U.S. needs work, but it's not all doom and gloom
I've been a critic of connectivity in rural areas of the United States for years now. But the fact is that despite rural issues, the fledgling 5G network in America is keeping pace with other developed nations.
City Legends and Deliver Us The Moon coming to Stadia in April
Google announced another two games releasing for Stadia this April as part of its promise to add over 100 games to the platform in 2022.
Samsung Galaxy S22 vs. S21 vs. S21 FE vs. S20 FE — which is best for you?
The Galaxy S22 may be the latest and greatest yet from Samsung, but the brand has four exciting devices for sale under $800. This is what you need to know about choosing between the Galaxy S22, S21, S21 FE, and S20 FE.
Russia's declining smartphone market may slip further in 2022 amid Ukraine invasion
Russia's smartphone market declined 7% in 2021, and it may fall further this year amid the Ukraine invasion, says Counterpoint Research.
OSOM's Essential Phone successor eyes Q4 launch with new details revealed
OSOM, the former team behind the Essential PH-1, offers more insight into its upcoming OV1 smartphone.
Paramount Plus is celebrating its birthday by offering plans as low as $1 per month
To celebrate the 1-year anniversary of its launch, Paramount Plus is offering new users Essential plans for $1 per month and Premium plans for $2 per month for the first three months.
Huawei P50 Pocket review: The fashion-forward flip phone
Huawei's flip phone comes with some compromises, but a fun design and great feature set shines through.
Best MVNOs that use T-Mobile's network 2022
Quite a few MVNOs take advantage of T-Mobile's rapidly growing LTE and 5G network offering a large range of plans with great phone compatibility. Whether your need just a few minutes of unlimited data, there's a carrier and plan that will work for your and chances are the network works with your phone.
How to install a heatsink on your PS5 SSD
If your PS5 SSD doesn't have a heatsink built-in, it's easy to buy one and attach it. Whether you purchase a double or single-sided heatsink, if it fits within the case's dimensions, it should work with your PS5.
Amazon is shutting down 68 physical bookstores and other retail shops
Amazon is closing its brick-and-mortar bookstores, Pop Up stores, and 4-star shops in the U.S. and UK as it shifts its retail strategy.
Qualcomm and ByteDance prove time is TikToking away for the Oculus Quest
Qualcomm and ByteDance have partnered up to bring future AR and VR headsets to your home, and that spells trouble for Meta.
Cosmonious High hands-on: Job Simulator for the alien kid in all of us
The creators of Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator are back with their biggest game yet. We joined the ranks of other aliens in the galactic high school Cosmonious High to tell you the tale.
Google will have employees in various US sites return to office from April 4
Google has told employees in the Bay Area and various other U.S. locations to return to physical offices starting in the week of April 4.
Pixel Watch leak suggests it could outmatch the Galaxy Watch 4 in one key area
The Google Pixel Watch and Pixel 6a have reportedly appeared in an inventory system of a U.S. carrier, revealing their colorways and storage capacities.
The March 2022 Google System Update is chock-full of changes
Google's latest System Update brings fixes for the Play Store and much more
Carl Pei’s Nothing phone could launch as soon as April
The former OnePlus founder could bring a vital dash of fresh air to Android, with the same translucent look as the Nothing Ear(1) buds
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