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value pick Power through your course load this year with a new phone that stays in line with your student budget. Here are our picks for the best Android phones for anyone going back to school.

Bargain tablets Whether you want a tablet for media consumption or one with some extra "smarts," there's something for everyone. These are our favorite cheap Android tablets.

Affordable data! Here are some of the finest cheap data plans you can get, from both prepaid and mainstream carriers. These plans include data, 5G access, and more.

Living in the future There has never been a better time to build your smart home ecosystem than today. Choose from a wide variety of products and multi-platform compatibility to make your home smarter in a jiffy.

Galactic greatness The best Samsung watch is normally the Galaxy Watch 7, but you may want a Classic bezel, Ultra battery, or last-gen prices.

Going big The OnePlus Watch 3 offers tremendous value, but the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic has more features and a unique design.

Classic Samsung All leaks point to there being a Galaxy Watch 8 Classic this year, which will finally succeed the Watch 6 Classic. Whether it offers better value than the Watch Ultra remains to be seen.

MagSafe for all MagSafe may be a feature that's exclusive to select iPhones, but it's not outside your reach. Here's how you can get MagSafe compatibility on any phone and the best accessories to use afterward.

Store more Expandable storage is only as good as the memory card you use to facilitate it. These are the best microSD cards you should buy for your Android device.

On the go You need a durable USB-C cable with fast data transfer so it keeps chugging along with your car.