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This Android app shows you everything you need to know about your smartphone's battery
Get in-depth information about the battery in your Android smartphone.
Apple testing foldable iPhone screen prototypes, says Bloomberg
Apple has “begun early work” but hasn’t yet decided on its foldable production plans, the newswire said.
Doogee S96 Pro: Does things your iPhone can't do
A ruggedized Android smartphone featuring the world's first built-in IR night vision capability.
Using Android with profiles and dual-SIMs is possible but needs work
Upping your smartphone game to have proper work/personal differentiation is possible, but it's far from perfect, especially with Signal.
5G almost cheap: The best affordable 5G phones between $300 and $700 in 2021
The Google Pixel 4A 5G ups the ante for mid-range 5G smartphone devices made by Motorola, OnePlus, Samsung, and LG. Here's a look at your options.
Recycle, trade-in, or keep: What to do with old tech gear
You can recycle, you can donate, you can try and get cash back, but first, you've got to decide what to give up.
Samsung opens S Pen ecosystem to third-parties, announces S Pen Pro
The Galaxy S21 Ultra gained S Pen support, but soon you'll have more options than Samsung's own stylus.
Samsung Galaxy Note's future in question amid Galaxy S21 Ultra launch
Here are some thoughts on the future of Samsung's Galaxy Note and where it needs to go in the future. Think foldable Galaxy Note.
Samsung Galaxy S21 event: How to watch Galaxy Unpacked
The show is now done and dusted.
Samsung's new $199 Galaxy Buds Pro will turn off ANC when you start talking
The new wireless earbuds have long battery life and an impressive new feature.
Samsung Galaxy S21 starts at $799.99, launches Galaxy S21 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra with camera upgrades
Samsung is clearly sticking to the premium flagship market with the Galaxy S21 Ultra yet acknowledging the success of the Galaxy S20 FE, which was a mid-market phone with key features from the premium lineup.
Samsung's Galaxy S21 is official: Release date, price, features, specs and everything else you need to know
Samsung just announced the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra. We have all the details.
Switching to Signal? Turn on these settings now for greater privacy and security
Switching to Signal because you're worried about privacy? Here are a few settings you should tweak to add even more security to your messaging.
Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy S21 launches today, sets up foldable device cadence
If Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra features the S Pen, what does that mean for the Galaxy Note?
The best VPNs for 2021
Virtual private networks aren't essential only for securing your unencrypted Wi-Fi connections in coffee shops and airports. Every remote worker should consider a VPN to stay safe online. Here are your top choices in VPN service providers and how to get set up.
Doogee S96Pro: Android 10 + night vision
The world's first for a ruggedized smartphone with built-in night vision.
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First look: Galaxy S21 and everything else announced at Samsung Unpacked [in pictures]
Browse all the products and highlights from Samsung's January 2021 Unpacked event.
Incipio Grip case for Google Pixel 4a 5G: Enhanced grip and 14 feet drop protection
While the Pixel 4a 5G is an affordable phone, it is still worth protecting from accidental drops. Incipio has its Grip case available in two colors for this black Pixel phone.
ZAGG Pixel 4a 5G hands-on: Cases and screen protectors for Google's affordable 5G phone
There are Gear4 cases and InvisibleShield screen protectors available for the new Google Pixel 4a 5G smartphone. These products offer protection for one of Google's best values.
Doogee S58 Pro - in pictures
The S58 Pro is a solid, well-made Android smartphone that delivers performance and features that are well beyond its budget price tag.
BodyGuardz cases for Apple iPhone 12: Unequal drop protection and antimicrobial treatment
BodyGuardz incorporates its Unequal technology to help protect your phone from drops. The cases do not add much weight or thickness, but provide a nice option for protection for less than $50.
ESR cases for the Apple iPhone 12: Kickstands, protection, and MagSafe support
Video content is enjoyable on a smartphone, but it helps to have a kickstand case to prop it up. ESG makes some of the best kickstand cases, but also has other case options for the new Apple iPhone 12.
CASETiFY cases for Apple iPhone 12: Personalized drop and antimicrobial protection
CASETiFY makes cases that offer serious protection, look great, and provide easy personalization. The new iPhone 12 cases protect your new iPhone from drops while also eliminating 99% of the bacteria that might land on your phone.
Presidio2 Armor Cloud for Apple iPhone 12: 16 feet drop and antimicrobial protection
The Apple iPhone 12 is now available and with it comes a host of case options. Speck has several available options and one of its newest models is the Presidio2 Armor Cloud.
Doogee N20 Pro
The N20 Pro is the product of yesterday's high-end components becoming today's budget. There's nothing particularly cutting-edge about the N20 Pro, but it doesn't need to be. For most people, this is all the smartphone they need.
Ulefone Armor 9 with Android 10 and FLIR Lepton camera
World's first Android 10 powered smartphone to feature a thermal camera
Doogee S88 Pro - Rugged, Android 10 handset with a massive battery
A rugged Android 10 handset equipped with a MTK Helio P70 octa-core CPU, 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM, and a massive 10000mAh battery.
Aukey PB-WL02 wireless power bank/charger
Great power bank/charger for those who want a package that's small and light enough to take with them when they go out and about.
Blackview BV6300 Pro - rugged, but not built like a tank
But most of the rugged smartphones out there are built like tanks. I happen to like smartphones built like tanks, but even I have to admit that finding room for a huge slab of glass and plastic in a pocket can become tedious. Blackview's new BV6300 Pro is different.
Incipio DualPro for Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: Two layers provide 10 feet drop protection
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra starts at $1,300 and for just $30 you can wrap your investment in an Incipio case to protect it from accidental drops or bumps. Two color options are available with these Designed for Samsung certified cases.
What to do when tomorrow’s new thing is yesterday’s junk
Google Glass, the Peek twitter machine, Palm’s Pre smartphone -- all those shiny new objects that were so cool when they first emerged may now be gathering dust in your sock drawer. Tiernan Ray gives Karen Roby some practical tips on what to do with old smartphones and such when the nostalgia fades. Read more: http://zd.net/2LCwi5V
Samsung’s Galaxy S21 lineup won’t kill the Note… yet
Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani discuss Samsung’s latest trio of smartphones and what they mean for the company in this week's Jason Squared. Read more: http://zd.net/3bAViW1
Samsung Galaxy S21's new S Pen opens up business uses cases
Taher Behbehani, head of Samsung Mobile B2B, outlines the Galaxy S21 launch, how the S Pen works with Galaxy S21 Ultra, collaboration, and enterprise use cases. Read more: https://zd.net/3nHMa4j
iPhone 12 models compared: 8 key differences you need to consider
Not sure which new iPhone to buy? We walk you through the main differences between the iPhone 12, Pro, Pro Max and Mini. Read more: https://zd.net/2JAdcfS
iPhone 12: Familiar, just as it's supposed to be
Feel like the new iPhone looks and feels much like the old iPhone? Adrian Kingsley-Hughes says that's by design. Read more: https://zd.net/3jHQH4J
Apple One has arrived: What you need to know
ZDNet's Beth Mauder breaks down Apple's new services bundle, Apple One, including which subscription services are included, how much each plan costs, and which countries are eligible for the service. Read more: https://zd.net/3iDYXTE
iPhone 12, iPad Air, Chromecast: Jason Squared’s top tech of 2020
Jason Perlow and Jason Cipriani discuss their favorite gadgets released in a year that we all would rather forget. Read more: https://zd.net/35Ortwq
What's inside Matthew Miller's home office?
Matthew's commuter life paused six months ago as remote work became the new normal. He separates his engineering work from his freelance writing with several screens and various mobile devices surrounded by his Star Wars collection. Read more: https://zd.net/3jAp9yc
Apple iPhone 12 event: The hits, the misses, and the products that didn't appear
Adrian Kinglsey-Hughes tells Karen Roby how Apple used the iPhone 12 event to take a poke at Amazon, validate 5G, and reuse the term MagSafe to pave the way to allow it to sell expensive accessories. Read more: https://zd.net/316V0jE
Galaxy Z Fold 2 review: First impression? Huge improvement
Matthew Miller says the hardware is refined -- with new hinge technology, massive cover and main displays, and a triple rear camera that doesn't disappoint. Productivity is clearly improved with this new phone in the hands of mobile workers. Read more: https://zd.net/3lSHVTO
A look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
Samsung has announced a new high-end Android foldable to succeed the Samsung Galaxy Fold series. Here's a look at the new handset, how much it costs, and whether it's good for business.
Samsung DeX: Who should use it and why?
Samsung's Galaxy smartphones are extremely powerful, and with the DeX platform, these phones can power a desktop experience that includes productivity, creativity, and communication applications.
Google to introduce earthquake detection alerts to Android
The company believes Android phones can act as mini seismometers.
Surface Duo: The wrong device at the wrong time for the wrong price?
Can the lack of modern specs and a novel approach from Microsoft - with its questionable history of mobile devices -- possibly make sense? Jason Cipriani and Jason Perlow discuss.
Nothing Note-worthy about Samsung's new phones
Samsung adds two Galaxy Notes to its already crowded smartphone lineup. Enough already! Jason Cipriani and Jason Perlow urge the company to consider a radical move. Read more: https://zd.net/31kvjeK
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