The Oukitel C50 is available for purchase now, with specs that make it well worth its $200 price tag. With more than enough horsepower, this $200 Android phone performs like a device twice its price. The lack of an App Drawer (by default) was off-putting, but that can be overcome...

One of the best budget Android phones I've tested is not made by Samsung or OnePlus

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  If you have an Android smartphone, one of the best investments you can make is in an Android-friendly smartwatch. These gadgets go way beyond displaying the time and date: Think communications, productivity, health, fitness and cutting-edge safety features. The latest smartwatches that run Google's WearOS now feature new AI functionality, making these watches smarter than ever.The latest smartwatches are not only feature-packed and durable, they're also highly customizable. All...

The 7 best smartwatches for Android fans in 2024

Update: This deal has expired and is no longer available on Amazon. Instead, you can find the same offer directly on Boost Mobile's website. With every major shopping event, like Amazon Prime Day, comes a "free phone" deal. As you'd expect, they're almost always too good to be true, whether offered by AT&T, T-Mobile, or Amazon. The latest variation comes via Boost Mobile, who's selling any iPhone 15 model, including the Pro Max, for just one penny. What's the deal with this deal? I break down the fine print below.

You can still buy an iPhone 15 for one cent after Prime Day - everything to know

The update is now rolling out to some previous generation devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S22 series and the Note 20. The Samsung Galaxy S22 series and the Galaxy Note 20 are now receiving the August security update. Of the 50 fixes listed in the Samsung changelog, most are high-priority,...

Samsung expands key August security patch to older Galaxy phones

Leaked images have given us a look at the rumored Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, which is expected to be announced in October, when it will compete with the Google Pixel 8a. Has it got what it takes to tempt us away from Google’s excellent low-cost phone? According to the images the new smartphone will be released in five colors: graphite, blue, silver/white, green, and yellow. Two Samsung website-exclusive colors are also expected to be announced.

A Samsung phone has leaked, and it could beat the Google Pixel 8a

IPhone 16 leaks are coming in strong, and the latest ones reveal color options for all four models, including a surprise colorway for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models. Leaker Sonny Dickson and Fixed Focus Digital separately shared colorways of the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models. A...

iPhone 16 leaks reveal surprise for Pro & Pro Max models

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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The beta launch of Samsung's One UI 7, based on Android 15, could be just days away – and new leaks have given us some idea about the sort of design changes that might be coming to the interface of your Galaxy phone.This sneak peek comes courtesy of Smartprix, and follows on from previous leaks around a change to the interface that might take a few pointers from iOS 18. It seems that some pretty significant interface changes are in the pipeline.We're going to get a whole new set of icons, apparently, with gradients and shadows to create more of...

Your Samsung Galaxy phone is about to look very different – thanks to One UI 7

Amazon's Prime Day came and went, but Walmart is leaning into its competitive side by still having thousands of deals from you can shop. We have been closely monitoring the Walmart deals since Walmart held its Walmart Deals event, which took place a week before Amazon Prime Day, and we have good news for you: the prices on the deals have barely fluctuated. This means that even if you missed both Amazon and Walmart's deal events, you didn't miss out on much, as you can score the same deals on Walmart today.

The 65+ best Walmart anti-Prime day deals still available: Your final chance on sweet tech discounts

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

If you've purchased a new laptop that uses Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite or X Plus processors, you might have noticed that the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) doesn't work, despite coming preinstalled on the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7. Well, after Microsoft's unwillingness to fix it, Snapdragon Insider, Windows on Arm enthusiast, and Windows developer Jeremy Sinclair went out and did it himself.

Someone fixed the Windows Subsystem for Android because Microsoft refuses to — here's how you can do it

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Samsung is reportedly expanding its Galaxy AI features into its 2024 Galaxy A phones, but you might miss a few features. What are you missing, and is it worth it to upgrade your Galaxy to get those select features?

Galaxy AI might be coming to Samsung Galaxy A phones, but there's a catch

Samsung Galaxy devices are now confirmed to receive a crucial security update in August 2024. This update addresses a major vulnerability (CVE-2024-32896) that affects all Android phones and tablets, not just Pixels. While some new camera improvements could be bundled for the Galaxy S24, Samsung might prioritize integrating new Galaxy AI features or focus solely on security updates.

Samsung's August 2024 security patch will be critical for Galaxy devices, company states

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a beautiful foldable, but Google's strategy eludes me. Google just launched a massive array of products at its annual Made by Google event in Mountain View. The event was headlined by the Google Pixel 9 series, which was expanded from two phones to four. First, Google introduced us to the Pixel 9 Pro, a phone that takes nearly everything you’d expect from a sequel to the Pixel 8 Pro and crams it into a device that is the same size as the Pixel 8. Additionally, Google also launched the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, which, ostensibly, is a spiritual successor to its first, and so far only, foldable phone, the Pixel Fold.

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold has confused me: Hands-on impressions of Google's new foldable

In May, during its Google I/O 2024 developer event, the company announced new updates were coming to its Google Wallet app for Android devices. Today, just a few hours ahead of its big Pixel hardware event later on Tuesday, the company is rolling out the Google Wallet update with the new "Everything Else" option for US users.

The latest Google Wallet Android update for the US adds the new "Everything Else" option

The Android security update for August 2024 has started rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy S22 series. The update has made a debut in the US, as it’s rolling out to carrier-locked variants as we speak. The rollout will spread to unlocked models soon if it hasn’t already by the time you read this.

Galaxy S22 starts getting August 2024 Android security update

Last year's Pixel Fold was a valiant first attempt at a foldable phone by Google, but it wasn't perfect. Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and the OnePlus Open, the Pixel Fold was shorter and wider, which made it a more comfortable phone-to-tablet experience. That said, it was also...

I went hands-on with Google's $1,799 Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and I'm ready to switch from Samsung

Well, that was really something! Google just held its latest Pixel event, and we were introduced to its latest and greatest devices. Now, it’s time to start thinking about getting one of your own. If you’re a Verizon customer, there are a ton of amazing deals that you can capitalize on for the Pixel 9. Let’s see how you can save!

The Best Pixel 9 deals are at Verizon!

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Thanks to its OLED display (for the price), camera quality, and four major software updates, the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G is one of the best budget Android phones. Although it comes with expandable storage, the built-in space remains at 128GB. The feature-rich One UI and preinstalled apps consume a large chunk of it. While some default apps like Samsung Health, Smart Switch, Smart Things, Samsung Wallet, social media apps from Meta, and productivity solutions from Microsoft are useful and convenient, you can do away with other One UI apps to trim bloatware and free up space.

Samsung Galaxy A25 5G: All the app you can safely uninstall or remove

Here are today's best daily deals, including Konami's new CYGNI: All Guns Blazing game, Samsung's 57" Dual 4K UHD gaming monitor, a pair of Sony noise cancelling wireless headphones, the LG Evo C3 OLED TV, the new Google Pixel 9 smartphone, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and more. Get CYGNI: All...

Daily Deals: Free Copy of CYGNI All Guns Blazing, Preorder Google Pixel 9 and Get Cashback, World's Only Dual 4K Monitor, and More

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The best Google Pixel 9 pre-order deals: Unlocked and carrier offers

Find out which outlets are offering the best incentives before you order the hottest new Android phones. The Pixel is back and offering more choice than...

The best Google Pixel 9 pre-order deals: Unlocked and carrier offers

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