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The Samsung Galaxy S23+ display

Samsung's Galaxy S23 preorder deals are ridiculously good — free phones, storage upgrades, and more

Patrick Farmer published 3 February 23

Deals Trade-in deals, free storage upgrades, and free Samsung credit is all up for grabs if you act fast.

A mock-up of what the Pixel Notepad could look like

Google Pixel Fold: Everything we know about the Pixel Notepad foldable

Michael L Hicks last updated 3 February 23

Google is working on a foldable Pixel phone with Google Tensor hardware. Here's everything we know about the rumored phone, including leaked renders and rumored release date.

Huawei logo on the MatePad

The US may deal a massive blow to Huawei

Vishnu Sarangapurkar last updated 3 February 23

After the Trump administration put Huawei on the denylist four years ago, the Biden administration is likely to strengthen it further.

Qualcomm Logo

Qualcomm slides on lower smartphone sales, and the outlook doesn't get any better

Derrek Lee published 3 February 23

Qualcomm announces financial earnings with a drop in revenue and a downbeat outlook for upcoming quarters.

Amazon logo gray background

Amazon ended 2022 on a high note as it sheds thousands of employees

Derrek Lee published 2 February 23

Amazon announced its Q4 2022 financial earnings, beating expectations and putting a fairly positive spin on a challenging economic period.

Alphabet Results Numbers

Google misses slightly in revenue as it's faced with AI competition, job losses, antitrust lawsuit

Shruti Shekar published 2 February 23

Google's parent company reports Q4 2022 earnings missing analyst expectations.

Battling tech spec FOMO with common sense.
The sensibly-sized Samsung Galaxy S23 might free me from awkward phones and camera spec overkill Battling tech spec FOMO with common sense.
Let's break it down.
What is Samsung's 'Galaxy for the Planet' initiative? Let's break it down.
Things you might've missed from Unpacked.
Five things Samsung didn’t announce alongside the Galaxy S23 Things you might've missed from Unpacked.
It was fun, while it lasted.
My wife regrets going iPhone; wants to go back to Samsung It was fun, while it lasted.
A few consumers want cheap-but-big phones, but $1,000 is too much to spend on an 8GB phone in 2023.
Samsung's Galaxy S23+ strategy is the iPhone 14 Plus all over again A few consumers want cheap-but-big phones, but $1,000 is too much to spend on an 8GB phone in 2023.
The competition is heating up.
Samsung's Galaxy S23 preorder deals are ridiculously good — free phones, storage upgrades, and more The competition is heating up.
Deals

Phones

Setting up a Galaxy S23 Ultra with fast pair

The Galaxy S23 is the easiest phone I've ever set up

By Nicholas Sutrich published 3 February 23

Thanks to Google Fast Pair, transferring all my old phone's stuff took mere seconds.

OnePlus Nord N20 5G

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G vs. OnePlus Nord N20 5G

By Christine Persaud published 3 February 23

The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G and OnePlus Nord N20 5G are both affordable phones with premium features. But there are some notable differences between them that could sway you towards one or the other.

Close-up of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S23 hands-on: More upgrades than meets the eye

By Michael L Hicks last updated 2 February 23

Aside from the new camera look on the Galaxy S23 and S23+, most of the differences and upgrades are under the hood.

The Samsung Galaxy S23+ and the Galaxy S22+ side-by-side

Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs. S22 Plus: Should you upgrade?

By Michael L Hicks published 2 February 23

The Galaxy S23+ looks and feels pretty darn similar to the S22+, but Samsung did give the newer model a few key upgrades that you'll appreciate.

Galaxy Unpacked

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023 live: everything we know about the Galaxy S23 and Ultra models

By Shruti Shekar last updated 2 February 23

Android Central is going to live blog the Samsung Unpacked event. So stay a while, catch up, and learn about what could get launched and what will get launched.

The Cream Samsung Galaxy S23 held in hand

Best Samsung Galaxy S23 car mounts 2023

By Christine Persaud published 2 February 23

The Samsung Galaxy S23 line includes phones you'll want to take with you everywhere, and these car mounts will accommodate all three models.

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Apps & Software

The standard One UI 5 home screen on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Samsung brings a helpful change to Good Lock just in time to the Galaxy S23 series

By Nickolas Diaz published 2 February 23

Samsung's latest update for its Good Lock app brings a useful tool for users and their plugins.

OnePlus 9 Pro camera module

New OnePlus 9/9 Pro update fixes a major issue that was bricking some phones

By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published 2 February 23

The latest OxygenOS 13 updates break and fix issues for OnePlus 9/9 Pro users in India.

Meta Logo.

Meta is calling 2023 its 'Year of Efficiency'

By Derrek Lee published 1 February 23

Meta announced its latest quarterly earnings on February 1, revealing better-than-expected revenue and daily active users.

Google Pixel 6 Pro with red white and blue wallpaper

Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 is available now for Pixel smartphones

By Derrek Lee published 1 February 23

The latest Android 13 beta is available now with a number of fixes and some under the hood changes.

Google Play Store home page on Android and Chrome OS

Biden admin says Google and Apple harm app store competition

By Nickolas Diaz published 1 February 23

The Biden administration targets Google, Apple, and their app stores as it looks to breathe more competition into them for consumer benefit.

Best Android apps 2023 banner

Best Android apps 2023: Great apps in every category

By Namerah Saud Fatmi published 1 February 23

From the best streaming solutions to navigational assistants, these are the best Android apps of the year.

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Wearables

Meta Smartwatch Leak

Meta smartwatch comes back from the dead, new version reportedly in the works

By Derrek Lee published 31 January 23

Meta was thought to have abandoned smartwatch development, but that may no longer be the case.

Solar intensity readings on the Garmin Instinct 2 Solar

How to fix Garmin watch battery problems

By Michael L Hicks last updated 31 January 23

Garmin watches have excellent battery life in the best conditions, but the wrong software settings can squander their potential. Let's fix that.

The tracking feature on the Garmin InReach Messenger

Is the Garmin InReach Messenger worth buying?

By Michael L Hicks published 30 January 23

This pricey device goes well beyond what a satellite phone can do, letting you send your location and check-in messages to family or contact emergency services with no cellular signal.

One of the dozen different watch faces available on the Garmin Bounce kids smartwatch

Garmin Bounce vs. Garmin Vivofit Jr 3

By Christine Persaud published 27 January 23

While both the Garmin Bounce and Garmin vivofit jr. 3 are designed for kids, they actually have some very different features that could sway your decision to one over the other.

Withings Body Cardio with Health Mate app

Best fitness accessories for Google Fit 2023

By Courtney Lynch last updated 26 January 23

Keeping track of your fitness isn't hard, especially with the right tools on your side. Combine that with Google Fit, and you'll be a pro in no time.

One of the dozen different watch faces available on the Garmin Bounce kids smartwatch

Are Garmin Bounce watch bands replaceable?

By Christine Persaud published 25 January 23

The Garmin Bounce is designed for kids who might want to change up the look from one of the three band colors it comes with.

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Accessories

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra cases from Kate Spade New York and Coach

Best Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra cases 2023

By Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated 3 February 23

Take care of your top-of-the-line Samsung phone or it won't stay fresh for long. To keep it in mint condition, all the best Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra cases are right here for your perusal.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, showing the Chrome web browser, held in front of the Samsung Galaxy Book 3

Best Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra screen protectors 2023

By Namerah Saud Fatmi published 2 February 23

Strengthen your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra's breathtaking display with a rugged screen protector. We've rounded up all the best ones available right here.

Checking out the Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus

Best Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus screen protectors 2023

By Namerah Saud Fatmi published 2 February 23

Slap on one of these robust screen protectors to safeguard your Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus. The screen is the most delicate part of the phone, therefore it needs the most attention.

The Samsung Galaxy S23

Best Samsung Galaxy S23 screen protectors 2023

By Namerah Saud Fatmi published 2 February 23

There's nothing more vital than a screen protector to keep your Samsung Galaxy S23 scratch-free. These are the best screen guards to ward off nicks and cracks.

ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE16000 quad-band Wi-Fi 6E router

Best Wi-Fi routers 2023

By Samuel Contreras last updated 2 February 23

Upgrade your home's Wi-Fi with more coverage and speed, without wasting money on tech you don't need.

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Gaming

Best Oculus Quest 2 Games Hero

Best Oculus Quest 2 games 2023

By Michael L Hicks last updated 3 February 23

We've selected the best Oculus Quest games in every category: shooters, rhythm, exercise, puzzle, action, horror, and more!

Oculus Quest 2 With Controllers Hero

Oculus Quest 2 games releasing in February 2023 and beyond

By Nicholas Sutrich last updated 1 February 23

Get ready to tap into new immersive worlds with these upcoming Oculus games.

A Meta Quest 2 on a table with physical game cases

Your favorite Oculus Quest games are getting canceled, here's why

By Nicholas Sutrich published 1 February 23

Several Meta-owned studios announced that they'll be moving on from coming projects, signaling the upcoming Quest 3 launch will be momentous.

The Playstation VR2 and controllers

If PS VR2 sales are off to a rough start, it's all Sony's fault

By Nicholas Sutrich published 31 January 23

Sony is cutting PS VR2 production in half, matching the original PSVR's numbers. But it didn't have to be this way if Sony would have put more effort into the launch.

The author wearing the Conquest Pro VR headphones, side view

Conquest Pro headphones for Quest 2 review: An epic audio upgrade

By Michael L Hicks published 31 January 23

If you're looking to upgrade your Oculus Quest 2's audio, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better option.

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