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Best answer: Even though the OnePlus 7 Pro is over a year old, it's tough to recommend everyone upgrade to the OnePlus 8 Pro. The 8 Pro does have better cameras, a better display, wireless charging, and 5G, but those are all marginal upgrades over what's still an excellent phone in 2020. And you'd be facing hundreds of dollars to upgrade, which just won't be worth it for many people.Mild upgrade: OnePlus 8 Pro ($900 at Amazon)What's the difference between the OnePlus 8 Pro and 7 Pro?The OnePlus 8 Pro follows a very similar mold to the 7 Pro, and upgrades in a handful of crucial areas. The first immediately noticeable change is the display, which is slightly larger but notably better in colors and brightness. It's also 120Hz, over the 7 Pro's 90Hz, for even smoother motion in everything you do on the phone. Yes, it's now marred by a small hole punch camera cutout, but chances are you could get over that. You get a lot of solid improvements in the 8 Pro, and no downsides....

Samsung's next big version update is now in a public beta — and a stable update is coming soon.Samsung is getting ready to show off the next version of One UI. The Android 11-based One UI 3.0 public beta is now live in Korea and the U.S., so if you're interested in taking a look at all the new features on offer, you can install the beta build right away.The One UI 3.0 beta is limited to the Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series, and Samsung will make the beta available in more markets around the world shortly. The One UI 3.0 beta includes interesting new features and subtle tweaks to the UI, with Samsung adding meaningful features throughout the interface.Here's what you need to know about the One UI 3.0 beta, the list of eligible phones slated to receive the stable update, and when you'll get the OTA update on your Galaxy phone.The default choiceSamsung Galaxy S20+$1190 at Amazon$1200 at Best BuyA great all-round optionThe Galaxy S20+ is one of the best phones on the ...

WhatsApp has enabled payments in India, and the feature relies on the country's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) framework to facilitate money transfer. So if you're in India, you can use WhatsApp to send and receive money from your friends and family, and it is about as straightforward as it gets. Here's how you can get started with payments on WhatsApp.Products used in this guideSmooth as silk: OnePlus 8T (₹42,999 at Amazon India)How to set up payments on WhatsAppTo get started with payments on WhatsApp, you'll first have to link your bank account to the service. UPI works primarily with your phone number, and the service works with all major banks in India. The best part is that even if you don't have a UPI account set up with your bank, you will be able to use the payments option within WhatsApp as it will create a UPI ID for you. Here's what you need to know:Open WhatsApp from the app drawer or home screen. Select the action overflow menu (three vertical dots on ...

Xiaomi's latest value flagship delivers an outstanding camera and the latest internal hardware.Xiaomi set its sights squarely on Samsung with the Mi 10 Pro, offering the same 108MP camera as the Galaxy S20 Ultra for several hundred dollars less. The Mi 10 Pro was proof that Xiaomi could deliver a camera that can hold up to the best that Android has to offer, and the premium design combined with 50W charging and 30W wireless charging made it one of the best phones I've used in 2020.Xiaomi is now launching new variants in its flagship series in the form of the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro. While the naming suggests that these phones are upgraded models of the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro, that is not the case. The Mi 10T series does not supersede the Mi 10 lineup; if anything, it slots in at a lower price point.The Mi 10T Pro retains the same 108MP camera as the Mi 10 Pro and is powered by the same Snapdragon 865 chipset, but it switches to a LCD panel — albeit one with 144Hz refresh rate — ...

Thursday Night Football will be a tale of overcoming injuries. Both the 49ers and Packers, like a lot of teams this year, have faced an inordinate amount of sidelined players due to injuries. The question is which team can push through and relay on their second and third string to show up?On the Niners side, George Kittle and Jimmy Garoppolo are both out for Thursday. Garoppolo suffered an ankle sprain last week against the Seahawks which will take him out of the spotlight on Thursday, but it is unclear how much longer the injury will keep him from playing. It's likely the San Francisco quarterback has been hurt all along and has just been playing through the pain. Possibly more critical is the loss of Kittle for at least eight weeks with a broken bone in his foot.The Packers have a chance to capitalize if running back Aaron Jones and receiver Allen Lazard can be healthy enough for Thursday's matchup. Linebacker Christian Kirksey may also make it back too if Green Bay is lucky. T...

Android's headed into its crazy, mixed-up teenage years under a cloud of uncertainty.What you need to knowAndroid's beta program first launched on this November 5, 2007.While there wouldn't be any hardware to actually run the beta on for another couple of weeks, but this was the public debut of the Open Handset Alliance.While Android's early years were fraught with horrendous skins, buggy features and inconsistent updates, the platform has stabilized and expanded, now running on over 2.5 billion devices around the world from phones and tablets to watches, cars, and even more bizarre gadgetry.While Android's "official" public birthday might be in September, that wasn't when Android was actually born, just when its proud parents finally showed off a stable version running on the T-Mobile G1. The date the Android platform was born — and the date that its developing consortium, the Open Handset Alliance was founded — was November 5, 2007, which means that now in 2020, An...

Best answer: The Moto X4 has proven to be a great phone over the last couple of years, but in 2020, it's no longer our go-to recommendation. Instead, we think you're better off with something like the Moto G Power or Pixel 4a.Endless battery: Moto G Power ($247 at Amazon)Amazing camera: Google Pixel 4a ($349 at Amazon)The Moto X4 is no longer a phone we can recommendAlthough it's hard to believe, the Moto X4 is well beyond its third birthday. The phone was announced in August 2017, and in the smartphone market, that's a lifetime ago. The phone shipped with Android 7.1 Nougat and is currently sitting on Android 9 Pie as the last major update it received. For some perspective, we're now on Android 11 as the most recent Android build.Outside of the outdated software situation, the rest of the Moto X4 just doesn't hold up these days. The phone's design, processor, cameras, and everything else are at a sore disadvantage compared to other handsets that are now available — many...

Solid numbers backed by a growing subscription base.What you need to knowEA has shared its financial results for Q2 2021.EA Play has passed 6.5 million subscribers.EA is looking to launch an EA Originals title and a "remastered" game in the coming months.EA has posted its Q2 financial results for fiscal year 2021. The company noted that net bookings for the last 12 months reached $5.57 billion, up 8% over last year. UFC 4, Madden NFL 21, Rocket League and Star Wars: Squadrons were all released during the past quarter.EA states that Madden NFL 21 has nearly 30% more players year-over-year compared to the prior entry in the long-running series. The EA Play subscription service, previously known as EA Access or Origin Access, saw significant growth, as EA Play has passed 6.5 million subscribers.EA notes that looking ahead, the company is expecting to announce the release date of both an EA Originals title and a remastered title. Per Chief Financial Officer Blake Jorgensen,...

Skate to the right deal:Amazon devicesHeadphonesPhones, Tablets & AccessoriesLaptops & PC ComponentsGamingTelevisionsLifestyle & KitchenBlack Friday in Canada isn't nearly as hectic as it can be in America — and that's both a good and a bad thing. While it's no fun seeing so many deals unavailable in our country, it's also pretty nice not feeling inundated with too many options. Here in Canada, finding the best Black Friday deals is just a bit easier than it can be elsewhere.We're seeing a much different Black Friday in 2020. This year, retailers are seeking to keep their stores from becoming overcrowded, so rather than offering deals all during the end of November, we're instead seeing offers all throughout the month. This year's sale also happens to be one of the best because we're seeing more online offers than ever before as well, meaning there is a better chance of being able to shop from home without missing any of the best deals.Now that sales...

The plan still doesn't let two players use the same game at once.What you need to knowMembers of a Google family group can now share games on their Stadia account.Sharing does not require an active Stadia Pro subscription.Save data will be stored for each user independently.The Google Stadia cloud gaming platform has just gotten more appealing thanks to the launch of a family sharing plan that allows users to give other players access to their games libraries.A Google family group, which could previously be used to share access to YouTube TV or Google Play purchases, now also allows sharing of Stadia games. Sharing games doesn't require a Stadia Pro account, but if you've claimed one of the games available for free with the subscription you'll lose access if you stop paying for the membership.Every member of the group will have their own save data for the game, and they won't lose that data if the game stops being shared with you. It will be accessible again if you purc...

Are you searching for the best speakers for your Echo Dot? I love how easy the Echo Dot makes it to listen to music, search for the news, add items to your grocery list, and do so much more. The device's sound quality isn't terrible, but I prefer to pair it with compatible speakers for a better audio experience. There are hundreds if not thousands out there for you to choose from, but our favorite is the Sonos One SL. Here are some of our other favorite picks.Best Overall Speakers for Echo Dot: Sonos One SLSonos is known for its powerful hi-fi speakers, but it makes the dream of owning them a little more accessible with the One SL. Not only is this the most affordable wireless speaker the company offers, but it also produces impressive sound quality and looks stylish to boot. Since it's built so compactly, it won't take up a lot of space in your home. Both the black and the white version look good, so you can purchase the look you like best.It features a midrange woofer and a...

Warframe invites every Tenno to play on PS5.What you need to knowWarframe is a very popular free-to-play looter shooter that takes after established franchises like Destiny.The game has amassed enough players to continuously evolve and add new content, and now it's coming to next-gen consoles.Digital Extremes is bringing Warframe to the PS5 later this year with a free update that will be available to all players.The update will bring increased performance, visuals, and dynamic lighting to Warframe, as well as PS5-specific features.Fans of the looter shooter genre that contains games like Destiny 2 will likely have heard of Warframe, a very popular free-to-play title that has earned a sizeable playerbase in its years of continued support and evolution. Now, a new chapter for Warfame is starting, with the announcement form Digital Extremes that Warframe is coming to the PS5. With a free update coming later this year, expect a host of various visual and performance improvemen...

The best Android phone of 2020 gets even better with a small upgrade.What you need to knowSamsung is updating the Galaxy S20 FE with twice the storage.This new variant goes live from November 6th.It'll be a little costlier, setting you back $769 from carriers and Samsung.com.Samsung's Galaxy S20 FE is already plenty of phone for what it costs, but the company is sweetening the deal tomorrow. It'll be doubling the storage from 128GB of storage to 256GB for a starting price of $769.99.The new variant will go on sale from midnight on November 6, and it'll be available in the Cloud Navy colorway from carriers and select online retailers.Reviewing the S20 FE, Android Central's Hayato Huseman found it to be a failry good phone, noting: The Galaxy S20 FE makes few concessions to reach its lower price point, offering the same level of quality and performance you'd expect from a modern Samsung device. It's a fantastic value priced hundreds below Samsung's other flagship devi...

If you are looking for an affordable, mid-range smartphone, we think the Google Pixel 4a is the best Android phone you can get for under $400. That's because it offers the same core experience as the higher-end Pixel 4 that preceded it. You get the same software and features and the exact same camera experience. The only shortcomings come in the hardware and a couple of the specs — a fine trade-off to save hundreds of dollars.Best Overall Android Phone Under $400: Google Pixel 4aThe Pixel 3a from 2019 stood out as one of the best Android values for well over a year, and to fill its impressive shoes, we now have the Pixel 4a. Google took what worked about the 3a, kept it in place, and added a few improvements to make the Pixel 4a as fully-featured as possible — all while selling the Pixel 4a for less than what the 3a cost.As with any Pixel phone, the best thing about the Pixel 4a is its camera. The 12.2MP single rear camera certainly isn't impressive on paper, but it's out...

A better look at how you'll use your console.What you need to knowPlayStation Support shared new videos today to help players transition from PS4 to PS5.These videos go over system-level recommended settings, account usage and carrying over save data or games.The PS5 is set to be released on November 12, 2020.PlayStation support shared three new videos today, diving into how players can transition more easily from PS4 to PS5. For starters, there's a video going over different system-level recommended settings, which you can set so they are applied to different games, where applicable. This includes things like difficulty modes, performance versus visual modes and more.There's also a video on using your PlayStation Network account.Finally, there's a video explaining the process of carrying over your PS4 data, like games and save files, to PS5.You'll want to choose what you install very carefully, as there's a limited amount of space on the internal SSD whic...

The National Payments Corporation of India has given approval for WhatsApp's payments service.What you need to knowWhatsApp has been granted permission for its payment service in India.The company had been testing it in previous years but needed regulatory approval for an expanded launch.WhatsApp payments launched in Brazil earlier this year. WhatsApp has been granted approval to expand its WhatsApp payments service in India. The company had been testing WhatsApp payments since 2018 in the region but had been unable to expand further since then.Now, with this regulatory approval, WhatsApp can take a step further with its ambitions in India.Yes, WhatsApp Payments given final approval. Boss, what timing of two releases - 30% UPI market capping and WhatsApp Payments approval. This is big!!! pic.twitter.com/raVzd6NmRU— Arti Singh (@artijourno) November 5, 2020Messaging apps have been expanding into e-commerce and payments in the past couple of years. WeChat was always...

This is a terrible decision given the size of the PS5 SSD and how large games are.Sony has confirmed to The Verge that the PS5 will not support storage expansion at launch. Instead, this support will be "reserved for a future update," according to the company.We've known for some time that solid-state drive (SSD) compatibility on the PS5 was up in the air. As system architect Mark Cerny said in a tech breakdown, the internal SSD in the PS5 is so fast that not all NVMe M.2 SSDs will be able to keep up with it. It's a testament to what the engineers at Sony pulled off, but it makes it much harder for PlayStation fans to add some extra storage. Not supporting storage expansion at launch is a big mistake.The PS5 only comes with an 825GB internal SSD, a strange call considering the standard for storage has mostly become 1TB. For reference, a good chunk of this is usually dedicated to running the OS, so realistically you have less than 825GB of usable storage. Launch games for t...

T-Mobile has a good lineup of phones at a variety of price points, ranging from the top of the line all the way down to affordable entry-level phones that you might not even need to finance monthly. Samsung makes some of the best T-Mobile phones, but it's far from your only option.Best overallSamsung Galaxy S20 FEStaff pickThe Galaxy S20 FE pretty much does it all. It has some of the latest and greatest specs, 5G support, an industry-leading flat display, amazing rear cameras that let you get a closer or wider shot at the touch of a button, and up to 30x zoom. Best of all, it's cheaper than the rest of the S20 series, and comes in a variety of fun colors.$700 at T-MobileProductivity flagshipSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraThe Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is an incredible flagship, packing a huge 6.9-inch WQHD+ display, a 4,500mAh battery, and of course, the S Pen. In addition to writing, drawing, and signing documents, the S Pen lets you control the Note 20 Ultra remotely, wh...

These games are action-packed with combat, puzzles, and more!There are so many awesome action games in the Google Play Store, it can be hard to sort the wheat from the chaff. But we've done the heavy lifting for you and after hundreds of hours of playing, we've rounded up the best action-packed games for Android that are worth checking out.Many of the games on this list are paid apps, which might give you pause, so you'll need to trust us when we say these games are well worth the initial investment. Plus, it's always good to support those teams developing great games for Android!When you're done here, be sure to check out our Best Android Games roundup!The gamesDeath Road to CanandaPenariumSuzy Cube ICEYDownwellBattlelands RoyaleJYDGETesla vs LovecraftStranger Things: The GameWitcheyeDeath PointIsland DeltaInjustice 2Grand Theft Auto: San AndreasDead CellsAilmentGrimvalorStar Wars: Knights of the Old RepublicDandaraTitan QuestAnimAGenshin ImpactPas...

Knocking gets more efficient for meeting organizers.What you need to knowGoogle is rolling out an update to Meet to improve knocks, a security feature to added earlier.It'll now let you bulk approve all knocks to speed up the process.Google also now lets change Meet backgrounds, just like Zoom.Google keeps on improving Meet, its flagship video conferencing service. On Wednesday, the company announced an improvement to knocks — a feature that does exactly what it says. If each Meet meeting can be said to be held in a room, "knocks" is lightly tapping on the door and asking to be let in. It's just the Googly term for requesting to join a meeting, in short. Of course, as more than one user can ask for entry at a time, it can get annoying if you're holding a large group meeting.Google is tweaking the interface for accepting requests in Meet so it's possible to accept multiple knocks. Here's how it'll look when it rolls out.Google's Workspace team explained: You can...

Adaptive triggers give you a level of immersion you didn't know you needed until you try it.Almost everyone who has touched the PS5 and the all-new DualSense controller is in love with it. And a big part of the reason why is what Sony has aptly named the "adaptive trigger" experience.It's a simple idea — use haptic feedback on a trigger that changes the level of resistance. It's also one of those great ideas that someone should have thought of long ago because it really does add immersion. Combine it with an all-new way to make the controller rumble and you are in award-winning territory when it comes to a game controller. You didn't know you needed resistance and feedback in your triggers until you tried it.The concept is a little hard to grasp. Like, why would I want the resistance on my triggers to ever change? I get that, but luckily there are a few games already set up to use them in really cool ways. Games like Fortnite use the new haptics to change the vibration b...

To say the very least, 2020 has been a roller coaster of a year. That's been the case for a number of reasons, but one of the most prominent has seen many of us working and learning from home. It's still commonplace to hop on Zoom or Google Meet for a work call, schooling, and even virtual family gatherings.It's very likely this will continue being the norm for some time to come, so if you're still joining all of these video calls from your computer's low-quality webcam, you owe it to yourself to upgrade to something a bit nicer.During this Black Friday, don't miss out on this deal for the GESMA Webcam. It normally sells for $35, but Black Friday knocks off 28% for a final price of just $25. Even better, it's in stock and available for purchase right now (something we haven't been able to say about a lot of webcams this year).Home office upgradeGESMA Webcam | 28% off at Amazon$25 at AmazonWith many of us still working and learning from home, having a trusty webcam i...

You don't have to look far to find some of the best PS4 prices and discounts from a variety of retailers. Sony's PlayStation continues to dominate the console scene, and even as Sony and its competitors gear up for a new generation of console, the PlayStation 4 shows no signs of slowing down. It still has some of the best games of the generation, including some exclusives you can't find anywhere else. If you haven't invested in the console yet, there has never been a better time.Best PlayStation Deals Available NowPlayStation 4: as low as $280PlayStation 4 Pro: starting at $370PlayStation VR: from $332More Info: Pricing history, which to buy & morePlayStation 4 Slim EA Sports 21 System Bundle | $459.99 at GameStopThis PlayStation 4 Slim bundle at GameStop comes with the 1TB console in brand new condition, along with FIFA 21, FIFA 21 Ultimate Team voucher, an extra DualShock 4 Controller, and a copy of Madden 21.$459.99 at GameStopNew and better deals get ...

If you're looking for the best smart speaker but don't know where to start, fear not! We've lined up a list of the best smart speakers in various categories to help you decide which one to add to your home. Our best overall choice is the Sonos One due to its price, performance, and interoperability with multiple platforms.Best Overall Smart Speaker: Sonos OneLike most Sonos speakers, the Sonos One offers audiophile quality sound at a compelling price. The One, in particular, punches above its weight class considering its relatively small size at less than four pounds. This allows the device to fit in just about any space, from a bookshelf to a fireplace mantel, to your kitchen counter.The One packs two Class-D digital amplifiers, one tweeter, and one mid-woofer in that small-ish frame. You can combine it with other Sonos devices in multi-device groups, or you can create a stereo pair. The device has a far-field microphone array to enable it (and whatever smart assistant you u...

Need a durable and affordable Chromebook for your kid? The Flex 3 makes the grade as re-skin of my beloved Lenovo C330.2020 has been the year of the Chromebook, with millions of parents, students, school, and businesses scrambling for the lightweight laptops amid lockdowns and distance learning programs. This led to a massive shortage that manufacturers are still trying to restore steady supply from, and it's why the Chromebook deals back on Prime Day were pitiful. Black Friday sales are already in full swing, and thankfully one of the better Black Friday deals Best Buy had back during Prime Day is back again for anyone who missed it the first time and needs a compact, reliable Chromebook for their kids — or for themselves as they try to find a quiet place in the house to work.A C330 by any other nameLenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook | $100 off at Best BuyOld reliable Chromebook, new shell and support life.While this Chromebook might not have been released until 2020, un...

The Moto One 5G is one of the first phones to use Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 750G chipset.What you need to knowMotorola has launched a 5G-enabled budget phone alongside the Moto G9 Power.The new Moto G 5G is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 750G chipset and packs a 5,000mAh battery.It will soon go on sale in select markets across Europe for €300.Back in July this year, Motorola unveiled the Moto G 5G Plus, its first Moto G series phone to offer 5G connectivity. The company has now quietly unveiled the regular Moto G 5G, its most affordable 5G-enabled phone yet.Motorola's new Moto G 5G features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 750G chipset, which is a follow-up to last year's Snapdragon 730 series. The phone has a 6.7-inch Max Vision display with FHD+ resolution, a centered hole-punch cutout, and a 60Hz refresh rate.Around the back is a triple-camera module with a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro lens. You also get a large 5,000mAh battery with 20W fast ch...

This year's Black Friday shopping events are going to be a little different — but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Retailers are planning to kick off their fall sales earlier than usual with deals being spread throughout November meaning Black Friday-worthy deals will be available sooner.Walmart's Black Friday sale is one of the first to get underway with a whole host of deals going live today. Its 'Deals for Days' promotion spans three events in November, the first of which kicked off on November 4 at 7pm ET. That means there are several online-only deals that are live right now to purchase, with several more coming on Saturday, November 7.We've rounded up the best deals from this first Deals for Days event below to make things easy for you. Event 2 will follow on November 11 with a focus on electronics, like TVs, computers, and tablets, with more deals launching online and in-store on November 14.Walmart will then wrap up its Deals for Days promotion with a third event tha...

When you head into Boletaria, do so in style.What you need to knowPlayStation has shared a look at the character creator and photo mode features for Demon's Souls on PS5.There's over 16 million combinations available when building a character.Photo mode allows you to use filters during gameplay.Demon's Souls is slated to release on November 12, 2020.Bluepoint Games and Japan Studio have worked to make Demon's Souls on PS5 a compelling remake and today, PlayStation shared more details on how Demon's Souls features an expanded character creator and a new photo mode. The character creator includes far more options than the original PS3 title, with over 16 million permutations available.Meanwhile, photo mode is entirely new, with the ability to apply different filters, add film grain, remove weapons or your character from a scene. If you want to grab shots of the bosses and enemies seen in the different trailers or make it look more like the PS3 title, you can. Best of all, ...

To keep everyone safe during the global pandemic, Sony will not allow any PS5 sales to be conducted in-store on launch dat.What you need to knowThe PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition are set to launch on November 12, 2020 for $499 and $399.PS5 sales on launch day will only be available online-only.If you pre-ordered a console from a retailer for pick-up, you should still be able to do so.Sony has just announced that PS5 sales on launch day will be online-only this year. The company says that this decision was made in the interest of keeping everyone safe from the global pandemic. No units will be available in-store for purchase on launch day (November 12 or November 19, depending on your region) – please don't plan on camping out or lining up at your local retailer on launch day in hopes of finding a PS5 console for purchase. Be safe, stay home, and place your order online.If you already pre-ordered a console and plan on picking it up, you should still be able to do so un...

Best answer: Yes, you'll be able to keep your favorite Fitbit Inspire band to use on the Inspire 2. If you're new to the Inspire line of Fitbits, you can shop for bands that fit the original Inspire and use them on the latest version too!Driven to move: Fitbit Inspire 2 ($99 at Amazon)Comfy canvas: Maledan Fabric Inspire 2 Band (From $8 at Amazon)Can you use bands from the Fitbit Inspire on the Inspire 2?With the new Fitbit Inspire 2 out, it's a good idea to check if the original Fitbit Inspire band fits the Inspire 2 since there a lot of replacement band options out there. Well, Fitbit Inspire fans are in luck.When the new Inspire was designed, Fitbit decided to stick with the same band size and connection, leading to a much broader selection of replacement band options. One of the Inspire 2's best features is its size.Of course, changing out the Inspire 2s strap can be about more than just comfort. It's also a great way to help the tracker better fit with your person...

Chatting with the AC forums.Getting a new phone is often an exciting time. You have new features to check out, home screens to set up, and get to relish in all of the spec improvements. A new phone also means having to make some usability decisions — with one of the most important being whether you're going to use a case or not.The Pixel 5 is one of the most recent Android phones to hit the scene, and the question of using a case on it is particularly interesting. Rather than using a glass design like we see for so many flagships these days, the Pixel 5 features an aluminum body with a soft-touch finish. In other words, it's naturally more grippy and durable than other phones you may be used to.Taking a look through the AC forums, here's what some early Pixel 5 adopters have to say: elvee68 11-01-2020 10:26 AM “ I do have a glass screen protector on and use a case at work, but for everywhere...

Walmart's first huge Black Friday sales event kicks off today, Nov. 4. While some of the deals will last for a few days and through to the next event later in the month, some of these deals are going to go fast. Like... zoom zoom... spam that "Add to Cart" button fast. One of the those deals is this Onn. 42-inch 1080p Roku TV. Starting at 7 p.m. Eastern this evening, the TV is going to be just $88. That's a ridiculously low price for such a large screen. To put how inexpensive that is into perspective, Walmart currently has a 32-inch Onn. TV at only 720p resolution going for $20 more. Get ready for this one because even if it's not the best TV on the planet, you can't tell me you couldn't do something with a 42-inch screen for under $100.That's not the only TV going on sale tonight, either. At the same time as the 42-inch screen, there will be a 65-inch 4K Onn. Roku TV going on sale for $228. If you need to upgrade your size and resolution, this is the way to go. Chances are you won'...

Giving the AirPods Pro a run for their ANC.A pair of Jabra earbuds has held the top spot in our roundup of the best wireless earbuds for over two years now. The Elite 65t were remarkably capable for what the time was a nascent category, and the Elite 75t cemented the company as a major competitor in the space.Now we have the Elite 85t, which offer bigger drivers for better sound, wireless charging and, most important of all, active noise cancelation. It's Jabra's biggest salvo against the AirPods Pro to date, and the company mostly pulls it off. But the Elite 85t introduction lays bare the concessions companies tend to make when adding premium features to their earbuds.Jump to:DesignSound & ANCDownsideSoftwareCompetitionShould you buy? Jabra Elite 85t Bottom line: An excellent pair of true wirele...

OnePlus 8TThe ideal upgrade$749 at AmazonProsGorgeous 120Hz AMOLED displaySnapdragon 865 with 5G connectivity65W fast chargingAndroid 11 out of the boxDecent camerasConsNo IP ratingNo wireless chargingThe OnePlus 8T delivers the latest hardware you can buy today. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset, has 5G connectivity, and you get a flat AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 12GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and insane 65W fast charging. Add the fact the phone runs Android 11 out of the box and you get a great overall package.OnePlus 6TShowing its ageSee at OnePlusProsHardware still going strongVibrant AMOLED panelWill be updated to Android 11All-day battery lifeConsCamera doesn't hold upNo water resistanceNo wireless chargingThe OnePlus 6T still has a lot to offer, and the fact the phone will get the Android 11 update is a huge deal. That said, it's starting to show its age, and the camera in particular does not hold...

Samsung's next phone in the M series will have a massive battery.What you need to knowSamsung is set to announce a new M-series smartphone by year's end.The device will pack a hefty 7,000mAh battery.Details are largely unknown, but leaked photos indicate a quad-camera setup.While Samsung includes sizeable batteries in its flagship smartphones, it usually saves the largest capacities for its midrange devices such as the M31, which packs a whopping 6,000mAh battery. It seems Samsung isn't done stuffing its phones with bigger batteries, as reports claim the upcoming Galaxy M12 will follow in the footsteps of the recently released Galaxy M51 by coming equipped with a large capacity of 7,000mAh.91Mobiles reports that the smartphone is being produced at the company's Indian facility, and could be branded as both the M12 or F12, which could change depending on the market. Two similar model numbers seem to indicate this connection: SM-M127F/SM-F127G. 91Mobiles also managed to att...

Like the Moto G9 Play, the G9 Power runs on a Snapdragon 662 chipset.What you need to knowMotorola has quietly released a new Moto G9 series phone.The new Moto G9 Power packs a massive 6,000mAh battery and supports 20W fast charging.It also comes with a Snapdragon 662 chipset, 4GB of RAM, and a 64MP camera.Motorola today announced the Moto G9 Power, its latest budget phone aimed at users who need great battery life. The phone has a massive 6,000mAh battery, which is larger than any other phone that the company has launched so far. The Moto G Power, which is one of the best cheap Android phones Motorola released this year, packs a 5,000mAh battery.Motorola claims the Moto G9 Power can last up to 60 hours on a single charge. The phone also comes with a large 6.8-inch HD+ display, which has a hole-punch cutout on the top-left corner for a 16MP selfie camera. Powering the phone is Qualcomm's Snapdragon 662 processor, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB storage.On the back of ...

This year posed some very real hurdles for electronics makers but Samsung was able to power through.2020 has been a rough year for phone makers. Sales were down across the board because a lot of people have no disposable income but do already have a phone that still works. At the component level, the first half of 2020 forced companies to stop manufacturing the tiny parts that phones need to function properly.While every company was affected by the economy and sold fewer phones, Samsung seemingly found a way to get around it; a feat Apple wasn't even able to do and we saw the iPhone 12 launch a month later than previous years. Other companies fared much worse because of supply chain issues and Google's four-month late release of the Pixel 4a instantly comes to mind.Now we're finding out that the Galaxy S21 is launching even earlier than we expected and a January 14, 2021 announcement means Samsung is beating its 2020 date by six weeks. Talk about weathering the storm! Samsu...

Best answer: You can find a replacement remote for your Amazon Fire TV Stick at both Amazon as well as at Best Buy. You'll have all the same functions for controlling your Amazon Fire TV Stick as you did with the remote that came in the box.Staying in control: Alexa Voice Remote ($30 at Amazon)Where can you find a replacement Fire TV Stick remote?Television controllers are one of those things that mysteriously go missing, so knowing where to buy a replacement Fire TV Stick remote is probably a good idea. We're happy to report that Amazon has made it easy to get your hands on a new remote for that lost or broken one that came in the box.Amazon has made multiple versions of the Amazon Fire TV Stick, but, thankfully, Amazon has made buying a replacement remote worry-free. The latest controller works with not only the 2020 Fire TV Stick but also the first generation. It will even work with the original Fire TV, Fire TV Cube, Amazon Fire TV Edition smart TVs, and all other versi...

The OnePlus 8 Pro unlocked Android smartphone has dropped to $799.99 on Amazon. That's $200 off its original price and $100 off the discounted price it's been selling for since early September. Either way, it's the lowest the smartphone has ever gone on Amazon.You should know this is just a price match of the OnePlus Black Friday sale that started yesterday, and if you go through the OnePlus website not only do you get the $100 discount you can also get a free pair of OnePlus Buds true wireless earbuds. That's an extra $80 in value if you care about such things.We considered the OnePlus 8 Pro to be one of the best smartphones available on its release earlier this year and gave it 4.5 stars out of 5. The review said, "It may not be perfect in every category, but it's close in many, and the additions of fast wireless charging and IP68 certification, an upgraded camera, significantly better battery, a stunning 120Hz AMOLED panel, and a considerable number of other quality-of-life im...

Virtual private networks typically use dynamic internet protocol addresses due to factors like cost and efficiency, but these can be problematic because they're subject to change and allocated to all users.For anyone who wants their VPN to be as secure as possible and get the best possible online experience, there is an alternative to dynamic IP addresses: dedicated IP. In this article, we explain what dedicated IPs are, what they do, how they benefit users, and which of the best VPNs offer them.What is a dedicated IP?If you sign up for a VPN with a dedicated IP, you'll be provided with a distinct internet protocol address that nobody else can use, that never changes, and that is also different from your actual IP address.On the other hand, people who don't have a dedicated IP will end up using the IP address that has been designated to the VPN server they've connected to. This isn't unique and will also be allocated to anyone else accessing the same server.Dedicated IP add...

There are lots of VPN options available and picking the right one can be a bit difficult. Thankfully, with many Black Friday VPN deals now starting to appear, the financial risk with deciding on your next VPN subscription is much lower. One such deal that just launched is at StrongVPN. It is currently offering a huge 50% discount on your first year which drops your monthly cost down to just $2.91 making it one of the most affordable options available right now.Billed upfront at $34.99, you're saving 50% compared to the regular price of an annual subscription to StrongVPN and even more when you consider the $10 month-to-month cost. The deal also includes 250GB of SugarSync cloud storage which is always nice to have.StrongVPN is compatible with quite a range of devices, including iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Fire TV Sticks, and more. The subscription gets you access to over 950 servers in 30 different countries and 59 cities, and there are 59,500 VPN IPs. You can run up to 12 simu...

Young Sheldon will finally be graduating from high school when CBS' hit comedy returns for season 4 this week and we have all the details on how you can watch new episodes of the show on TV or online.Since its premiere back in 2017, The Big Bang Theory spin-off series created by Chuck Lorre and Steven Molaro has given fans an inside look at Sheldon Cooper's early life growing up with his family in East Texas. Unlike other nine-year-olds, Sheldon is enrolled in high school due to his unique intellectual capabilities and the fact that he's a child prodigy. However, just like in The Big Bang Theory, he has a hard time fitting in with those around him as a result of his social ineptitude.As season three of Young Sheldon was cut short because of the pandemic, viewers never got to see the finale in which Sheldon was going to graduate from high school. This is why season 4 will begin with his graduation followed by "a nervous breakdown" as Sheldon questions whether or not he's ready to ...

The disappearing messages setting will not affect older messages in the chat.What you need to knowWhatsApp is finally getting a disappearing messages option.The new feature lets users send disappearing messages that are automatically deleted after seven days.The feature will be rolled out to WhatsApp users globally this month.WhatsApp will soon let you send self-destructing messages. The Facebook-owned messaging service today announced a new "disappearing messages" feature, which will automatically delete new messages sent in individual or group chats after seven days.While anyone can enable the disappearing messages option in individual chats, only group admins will be able to enable it in group chats. The feature will begin rolling out globally this month to WhatsApp users on Android, iOS, KaiOS, and the Web.Announcing the new feature, WhatsApp wrote in a blog post: Today, WhatsApp messages often live on our phones forever. While it's great to hold onto memories f...

It's time to take your tunes wireless, and the Aukey EP-T21 true wireless earbuds let you do just that without shelling out a ton of cash in the process. These Bluetooth earbuds normally sell for just under $30, though today you can snag a pair for as low as $20.99 when you clip the coupon on its product page.With this deal, you'll be scoring them at 30% off and a fraction of the price that brand name true wireless earbuds like the Apple AirPods sell at. The 30% discount only applies to the black version of the earbuds, though the white colorway does have a 20% on-page coupon right now.These Aukey true wireless earbuds let you listen to your music wirelessly with Bluetooth 5.0 for a stable wireless connection. Its smart touch controls let you just tap the earbuds to pause or play your music, or answer an incoming call using the built-in noise-cancelling microphones. Aukey includes various sizes of ear tips with these earbuds so you can customize them for a better fitYou'll be a...

When there's just not enough time in the day for you to get the house cleaned up, a smart robot vacuum can be an ideal home helper. Fortunately for you, there's an early Black Friday deal running at Amazon that offers up to 40% off Yeedi robot vacuums for today only. These deals form part of the first day of Amazon's 'Holiday Dash' event that is offering daily deals up until Black Friday.The most affordable option in the sale is the Yeedi K600. At just $89.99, it's a super-affordable way to get a helping hand around the home thanks to a 40% discount. It uses an advanced brushless motor. The motor runs up to 20,000 revolutions per minute to generate powerful suction up to 1500Pa. Its design reduces vacuuming noise to just 55dB which is about the same as a microwave. That means it won't be a huge distraction having this vacuum running.Since it's so slim, it can glide under your couch or bed with ease, eliminating the hassle of trying to clean under large furniture with a traditiona...

The update is expected to become widely available in all markets by next week.What you need to knowOnePlus 8T is picking up a new stable OxygenOS update.The OxygenOS 11.0.3.4 update improves system power consumption performance, optimizes network performance, and fixes a few issues.OnePlus has improved the camera stability with the new update.OnePlus today released yet another OxygenOS build for the OnePlus 8T, just a week after the release of the last update. The latest update brings some more optimizations to one of its best Android phones, along with a bunch of bug fixes (via XDA Developers).According to the changelog for the OxygenOS 11.0.3.4 update, it improves system power consumption performance to reduce heating, optimizes mobile network connection for better reception, and provides a better camera experience by "optimizing the imaging effect." You can also forward to a better gaming experience, as OnePlus has improved accidental touch prevention and optimized flu...

The 'Theft and Loss' coverage will be an add-on subscription to existing Care+ plans.What you need to knowNew code strings in the Shop Samsung app hint that Care+ may start covering stolen or lost Galaxy devices.The Theft and Loss Subscription will be an add-on to existing plans, however, the added price is unknown as of right now.Samsung Care+ currently costs $3.99, $8.99, $11.99 a month depending on the device.Samsung Care+ is a subscription service that covers accidental damage for Galaxy devices. While the service currently does not provide insurance for theft or loss, recent findings show that things are about to change.Based on a code deep-dive by XDA-Developers, new code strings in version 1.0.21465 of the Shop Samsung Android app reveal that a "Theft and Loss Subscription" will be available to Samsung Care+ subscribers. Samsung Care+ with Theft and Loss Subscription: Insurance coverage for loss, theft, and damage. Service contract coverage for accidental damag...

It is expected to be announced later this month, alongside two other new Redmi Note 9 series phones.What you need to knowAs per a new leak, one of the three upcoming Redmi Note 9 series phones will have a 120Hz display.Like the Mi 10T series phones, the upcoming Redmi device will support variable refresh rates. Aside from a 120Hz screen, the upcoming budget phone is also tipped to feature a 108MP main camera.Earlier this week, tipster Digital Chat Station claimed in a post on Weibo that Xiaomi's Redmi sub-brand will soon launch a budget Android phone with a 108MP camera. The tipster has now revealed some more information about the upcoming device in a new post.As per the tipster, the phone will have a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. Like the company's flagship Mi 10T Pro, the phone is tipped to support variable refresh rates. Depending on the content, the phone will automatically lower the refresh rate to as low as ...

While the Exynos 990-powered model isn't as powerful as the Snapdragon 865 version, the Note 20 Ultra is a fantastic flagship.I've been using the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra for nearly two months now. I like most things about the phone — the Mystic Bronze color is gorgeous, the matte texture at the back should be standard on all phones, there are no issues in day-to-day use, and the cameras are fantastic. But it's not all great: every few days, the phone freezes up and I'm reminded that this isn't the best possible version of the device.This is because of the unique way Samsung manufactures phones. Unlike other brands, Samsung sells two versions of its flagships every year — a model powered by Samsung System LSI's in-house Exynos chipset in most global markets, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon version aimed at the U.S. and Korea. Samsung has been doing this for over six years, and this model has allowed the brand to eke out much better margins.Therefore, the U.S. version of the Note 20 U...

Samsung nixes its traditionally included AKG wired earphones and goes 'Beyond.'What you need to knowA new report shows that Samsung may be bundling its next true wireless earbuds with every Galaxy S21 purchase.Based on a recent US trademark filing, the new wireless earbuds may be called the Samsung Galaxy Buds Beyond.The Galaxy S21 lineup is rumored to be announced on January 14, 2021.We recently reported that the Galaxy S21 series lineup of phones may have an abnormally early reveal on January 14, 2021. Now, a new report by SamMobile hints at even more exciting news regarding the new Samsung phones.According to the report, the upcoming Galaxy Buds Beyond wireless earbuds may come bundled with every Galaxy S21 purchase. Every Galaxy S20 came with wired AKG earphones, and while that felt like a good inclusion, bundling true wireless earbuds is even better. Considering that the Galaxy Buds Beyond may be a follow-up to the $150 Galaxy Buds+, bundling them with the Galaxy S21...