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Snapdragon Summit 2023

Qualcomm to launch the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 early this year

Vishnu Sarangapurkar published 2 June 23

Qualcomm has been releasing flagship Snapdragon processors early year after year, and this year is no exception, as we could witness in October.

Angled view of Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus against white background

Samsung acknowledges the 'banana blur' problem on the Galaxy S23 series

Nickolas Diaz published 2 June 23

Samsung addresses the odd blurring problem on the Galaxy S23 series and details a fix on the way.

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WhatsApp is crashing repeatedly if users interact with a seemingly simple link

Nickolas Diaz published 2 June 23

A seemingly normal link in WhatsApp is causing major crashing problems for Android users.

OnePlus Pad review

Watch the OnePlus Pad endure a brutal durability test

Jay Bonggolto published 2 June 23

The OnePlus Pad fared well in Zack Nelson's durability test, although its screen almost yielded to pressure during the bend test.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 review

Samsung confirms its Unpacked event will be held in South Korea

Nickolas Diaz published 1 June 23

Samsung has confirmed its upcoming summer Unpacked event will take place in South Korea, marking the country's importance.

The back of the green Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra may launch with more zoom for its telephoto lens

Nickolas Diaz published 1 June 23

Rumors suggest Samsung could upgrade the telephoto lens of the Galaxy S24 Ultra with 5x zoom capabilities.

Damn, Moto. Back at it again with the Razr! — Motorola Razr Plus hands-on: A return to form Damn, Moto. Back at it again with the Razr!

Looking for a budget phone? The Moto G 5G (2023) and Samsung Galaxy A14 5G are options worth considering. — Moto G 5G (2023) vs. Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Looking for a budget phone? The Moto G 5G (2023) and Samsung Galaxy A14 5G are options worth considering.

40% slimmer, double the GPU power, higher-res displays, and more. — The Quest 3 has finally been unveiled and it's glorious 40% slimmer, double the GPU power, higher-res displays, and more.

Meta is dropping the price and improving the performance with an update. — Quest 2 has a new lower price and is getting a 26% performance upgrade Meta is dropping the price and improving the performance with an update.

Tons of new Quest games to play this year! — Everything announced at Meta Games Showcase 2023 Tons of new Quest games to play this year!

The features include Dark Web Report for Gmail address, new app abilities for Wear OS-powered watches, and more. — Android’s June feature drop is here, bringing new skills, widgets, and more The features include Dark Web Report for Gmail address, new app abilities for Wear OS-powered watches, and more.

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Phones

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Best Samsung phones 2023

By Harish Jonnalagadda, Nicholas Sutrich last updated 2 June 23

Whether you're looking for a cutting-edge foldable or a budget device, these are the best Samsung phones of the year.

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Best Android phones 2023

By Nicholas Sutrich last updated 2 June 23

There are so many great Android phones to buy that it can be tough to know which one to get. These are the best of the best at each price point.

How to encrypt your Gmail messages

By Jerry Hildenbrand published 1 June 23

You can use encryption with Gmail, but it's not a straightforward process.

Motorola Razr 2023 in lilac, blue, and vanilla cream

The Motorola Razr Plus comes for Samsung's crown with a larger cover screen

By Jay Bonggolto published 1 June 23

Motorola announced today its Razr 2023 smartphone series comprised of two models, the regular Razr 2023 and the Razr+.

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Best Android phones under $400 in 2023

By Michael L Hicks last updated 1 June 23

It seems like great Android phones just keep getting cheaper and cheaper. Here's a list of our favorites under $400.

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Can you use a stylus with the Pixel Fold?

By Christine Persaud published 1 June 23

The Google Pixel Fold is the latest foldable phone to hit the market, offering tons of great features and functions, with the ability to use it in a multitude of ways.

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Apps & Software

The new Google Maps Immersive View on a Google Pixel 7 Pro

How to use Google Maps Immersive View

By Derrek Lee published 2 June 23

Google Maps Immersive View gives you a 3D view of various cities and landmarks. This is how you use it.

Various custom Android app icons on a tablet screen.

How to change an Android app icon

By Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated 1 June 23

Don't like your app icons? Time to switch 'em out!

Google Wallet new features

Google Wallet gains new features like adding state IDs and digitizing physical passes

By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published 1 June 23

Google Wallet can now import tickets and passes from Google Messages. Users can add state IDs and any card with a barcode and QR code.

A WhatsApp poll sent in a chat on a Google Pixel 6 held in one hand.

How to create and use polls in WhatsApp

By Namerah Saud Fatmi published 1 June 23

Get an opinion about something using polls in WhatsApp. It's really easy to set one up, here's what you've got to do.

Google Assistant on the Motorola Edge (2022)

Google Assistant is ditching support for third-party note-taking apps

By Jay Bonggolto published 1 June 23

Google Assistant's integration with third-party apps for note-taking and listing is being phased out, leaving users with only one option.

Apple Music Classical

Apple Music Classical drops on Android, download now on the Play Store

By Vishnu Sarangapurkar published 1 June 23

Apple Music Classical comes early to Android devices, even before Apple's iPads and Macs.

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Wearables

Add new card to Google Wallet on Pixel Watch

These are the smartwatches that support Google Pay 2023

By Joe Maring, Chris Wedel, Courtney Lynch, Andrew Myrick last updated 1 June 23

Ready to start paying for your coffee with only your smartwatch? Here are all the Wear OS watches that support Google Pay.

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One UI Watch 5 beta is officially delayed, Samsung will work to get it stable

By Nickolas Diaz published 31 May 23

Samsung has officially delayed the start of its One UI Watch 5 beta for U.S. and Korean users.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic fitness

Leftover Memorial Day deal makes the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic cheaper than it's ever been

By Patrick Farmer published 30 May 23

Deal The dust has settled on Memorial Day, but there are still some outstanding deals out there if you know where to look.

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Pixel Watch 2 tipped to gain increased battery life thanks to a new chip

By Nickolas Diaz published 30 May 23

Rumors have surfaced regarding the Pixel Watch 2's potential new chip and other internal changes.

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Garmin watches are better than ever; here's our wishlist for where they go next

By Michael L Hicks published 28 May 23

Sunday Runday Fitness editor Michael Hicks has reviewed seven Garmin watches in the last year. Here's what he wants to see from future Garmin tech.

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Here are all the smartwatches that can use ChatGPT

By Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated 24 May 23

You can put ChatGPT on any modern smartwatch, as long as it's a compatible model. These are all the smartwatches that can use ChatGPT.

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Accessories

Amazon Fire Max 11 Keyboard Case

Best Bluetooth keyboards for Amazon Fire Max 11 in 2023

By Namerah Saud Fatmi published 2 June 23

Make the most of your Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet with an external keyboard. Here are all the best Bluetooth keyboards for your Fire Max 11.

Anker 767 PowerHouse

Anker 767 PowerHouse review: At home in your RV and perfect for home backup power

By Jerry Hildenbrand published 2 June 23

The Anker 767 PowerHouse is at home in your RV or van and the UPS-style backup means it's great inside your home, too. Renters rejoice!

Govee M1 Matter Light Strip highlighted on gaming desk

Review: Govee M1 is a Matter-enabled lightstrip that's fabulous

By Harish Jonnalagadda published 2 June 23

With Matter integration, bright LEDs, and limitless customizability, this is the only lightstrip you need.

Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones

Best wireless headphones for Android 2023

By Ted Kritsonis last updated 1 June 23

You could trip over how many Bluetooth headphones are out there now, but which ones are worth putting on your ears? We've got the best wireless headphones you can buy in 2023.

Smartish Wallet Slayer Vol. 1 for Galaxy S23

Best wallet & folio cases for Samsung Galaxy S23 in 2023

By Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated 1 June 23

These are the best wallet and folio cases for your baby Samsung Galaxy S23. We've gathered a hardy collection of covers that are both sturdy and stylish.

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Gaming

Meta Quest 3: Everything we know so far

By Michael L Hicks last updated 1 June 23

The Quest 3 has been officially announced and we've assembled everything we know about the next-generation VR headset from Meta in one place.

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How to watch the Meta Quest Games Showcase 2023

By Nicholas Sutrich last updated 1 June 23

E3 might be dead, but June is still when all the new games get revealed. We're anticipating massive announcements for the Oculus Quest at this year's Showcase!

Remember Assassin's Creed VR? Turns out, it's really happening

By Michael L Hicks published 1 June 23

First announced in 2020, Assassin's Creed Nexus VR will finally bring the convoluted world of historical murder and comatose assassins to virtual reality.

Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable

Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable looks like the Quest 2's most ambitious game

By Michael L Hicks published 1 June 23

After Attack on Titan's neverending final season concludes this fall, you can fill the void with this faithful VR adaptation of titan combat this winter.

Stranger Things VR promotional image showing Vecna and Eleven

Relive Vecna's evil origins in Stranger Things VR for Quest 2

By Michael L Hicks published 1 June 23

Although you'll spend time as the show's antagonist, you'll also get a chance to play as Eleven.

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