Savings
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The best places to buy a refurbished Android phone
Some people are happy to pay retail, but others are looking for a deal — and one of the ways to find discounts is to look for refurbished phones.
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Great Galaxy Gifts
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Samsung Galaxy owners gift guide
If you're all-in with a Samsung Galaxy phone, you'll want to check out these great gifts.
Big revisit
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review, 3 months later: A polarizing powerhouse
We published our Galaxy Note 8 review over three months ago, back on September 5. In that time we've continued to use other phones, watch the industry evolve and let the "new phone" honeymoon phase fully wear out on the Note 8.
PSA
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Reminder: Project Fi still doesn't have concurrent voice and data on Sprint
We've established that Project Fi's network switching isn't much to worry about and actually works quite well, but the one shortcoming arrives when you go to make calls and use data at the same time on Sprint.
Juggling act
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What it's like switching between networks on Project Fi
When you sign up for a phone carrier, you're expect to get service from one carrier. That's not the case with Project Fi, which lets your phone actively switch between T-Mobile, Sprint and US Cellular — plus Wi-Fi automatically, for good measure.
Great development
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Synaptics bringing in-display fingerprint sensor to 'top 5' smartphone OEM
Bezels are about to get smaller, and buttons are about to start going away. Fingerprint sensors are moving into the display.
Unique feature
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What happens when you 'pause' Project Fi service?
Project Fi does a few innovative things that set it apart subtly from other carrier offerings, and one of the lesser-advertised features is the ability to "pause" service on a whim without any hoops to jump through.
From the Editor's Desk
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A great time to re-evaluate 2017's best phones
Whether for ourselves or as a gift, the holiday season is often a great time to get a new device with all of the discounts being handed around. And as such, it's a great time to re-evaluate where 2017's top phones rank.
mvno map
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Check to see if you're covered by Project Fi
Networks, when you think about it, come down to one thing. Coverage. If you're not covered, nothing else matters. Project Fi combines three carriers (plus Wi-Fi) to offer you service, and this is how you can see if you're in the network.
The future
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The Pixel 2's eSIM makes ditching your carrier for Project Fi dead simple
Google's new Pixels have an ace up their sleeves: an eSIM that lets you switch between your carrier and Project Fi in just a few seconds.
What I use
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Andrew's favorite tech of 2017
We see a whole bunch of technology come across our desks in this job — and after using so much in 2017, these are some of the favorites that I personally use.
Smart phone — smart money
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Don't go to a carrier just to get smartphone financing
Carriers try to lock you in with monthly financing plans for phones, but you can often find those same terms from the manufacturer or a third-party retailer — and you should consider them.
Carrier choices
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Should you use your Google Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL on Project Fi?
Now that you have a Pixel 2 or 2 XL, you have the option to use it on Project Fi. Should you go to Google's carrier? Here's what you need to know.
Still holds up
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Pixel 2 re-review: Still solid, still the best
I've spent well over a month with the Pixel 2 in my hand and my pocket. With that new knowledge, here's a look at what's held strong, areas that still detract from the experience and whether I think it's still worthy of a strong endorsement.
Bezel questions
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Google Pixel 2 vs. Samsung Galaxy S8: Which should you buy?
When it comes to phone comparisons that people love to get passionate about, looking at the latest offerings from Google and Samsung is about as good as it gets.
Capture time
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How to take a screenshot on the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL
For all of the changes in the new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, one thing has remained: taking a screenshot is dead simple.
New Feature
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How to enable the Pixel Visual Core for HDR+ on Android 8.1
Google's new Pixel Visual Core co-processor has been sitting dormant inside the Pixel 2, but now with the Android 8.1 Beta 2 we have an early look at what it can do. You just have to enable it first.
Considerations
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You can use the Pixel Buds without a Pixel phone — but should you?
Some people think that Google's new Pixel Buds headphones are designed to only work with Pixel phones. That's reasonable on account of the naming convention, but it's not actually the case!
Latest jump
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Android 8.1 Developer Preview 2 released, activates Pixel Visual Core
Just over a month after the first Android 8.1 Developer Preview release, we now have Developer Preview 2.
Listen up
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Google Pixel Buds: Everything you need to know
With the Pixel 2, Pixelbook, Home Mini, Home Max and new services, a Google Pixel Buds kind of got lost in the shuffle. But now the short-supplied wireless headphones are shipping to reviewers and some early buyers alike, and I have a pair in