Google’s recent critically acclaimed releases, the Pixel 3a and 3a XL, are at the forefront of the company’s Pixel suite. They offer an incredible level of value for money in the U.S. market where many of the value Chinese offerings are missing.
They compete with Google’s 2017 flagships, the Pixel 2 and 2 XL, in pricing, but offer far newer hardware. So, which should you buy? The older but better built, and technically more powerful 2 XL, or the newer, lighter, and more efficient 3a XL?
If you’re a big Spotify user and spent many years building carefully curated playlists, you’d naturally be hesitant about switching to a competitor service such as Apple Music. The thought of having to start all of those playlists all over again is just unpalatable. But what if there was a way to transfer those Spotify playlists to Apple Music intact seamlessly?
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Online threats are one of the most dangerous aspects of our increasingly digital world. Whether you’re connected to fiber internet or on the go, there are legitimate concerns about data security, scams, and fraud. There are plenty of costly ways to keep yourself and your family safe, but one of the most sensible options is AT&T ActiveArmor.
While you won’t ever have shining armor to protect your devices, AT&T ActiveArmor is just about as close as you can get in the digital sphere.
Mobile World Congress 2016 is right around the corner and we are packing our bags to head to Barcelona. There will be plenty of goods to show you from the show, but there is no doubt there will be a huge focus on the next big thing from Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy S7 specs, features, price, release date, and more
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Our gadget ninja has given us some spec details, as well as a couple nice images and a video.
Honor Watch GS ProHonor seems to have bitten off a bit more than it can chew with the Watch GS Pro. It promises 25-day battery life and MIL STD-810G protection for outdoors enthusiasts. But its battery life underwhelms and it's current software is buggy and unreliable. If the software and battery issues are fixed, the GS Pro could be a decent buy, especially if you get it at its discounted promotional price.
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Xiaomi has launched the Mi Box 4S Max in China. It offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. This is more RAM and storage than rival devices on the market. Update: June 10, 2022 (5:10 AM ET): Xiaomi has come back to us regarding a wider launch for the Mi Box 4S Max, and you might be disappointed with the response:
We currently have no plans to introduce Xiaomi Box 4S Max to international markets.
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Language learning is a long, arduous process. Many tourists get by with a basic dictionary. That helps them learn enough for simple communications. Thankfully, you don’t need to buy physical phrasebooks or dictionaries anymore. There are plenty of mobile apps that do the same thing for less money and you have your smartphone on you all the time anyway. It’s a smart choice, especially for people who don’t intend on learning the full language.
One thing most sci-fi movies and TV shows didn’t accurately predict was the rise of mobile cellular phones and, later, smartphones and tablets. Even some recent movies have gotten details wrong about how we would use portable devices to communicate, work, and play even in the near “future” of these fictional worlds.
Let’s take a look back at how certain classic film and television series have attempted to show the future of mobile communicating and computing.
Oppo Reno 7 ProThe Oppo Reno 7 Pro prioritizes design and aesthetics over performance, just like prior entries in the series. It offers a refined eye-catching design, unique notification light, and some long-awaited quality-of-life features. Despite these upgrades, however, lingering compromises hold it back against tough competition.
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Oppo’s Reno series of smartphones has always prioritized aesthetics over raw performance and this time is no different. The Reno 7 Pro shakes up the series’ design language and fixes some long-standing deficiencies from prior generations.
Meanwhile, the Motorola Razr was announced months ago, and it only officially went on sale on February 6 — just over a week before the Z Flip. The Razr has been met with so-so reviews, at once praising its nostalgic feel, while also criticizing its low-end specs sheet and questionable display quality. So when the Galaxy Z Flip was announced with unquestionably better specs and a more refined design at a lower price, most people hurried to deem the Razr dead on arrival.