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Apple iPhone Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: It could just come down to one thing

The iPhone Ultra is set to debut soon, and the foldable will bring mainstream attention to this category in a way that Android phones haven't done so until now.

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Here's how Samsung is safeguarding silicon batteries in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra

Samsung isn't just adding a silicon-carbon material to the anode — it redesigned the battery architecture.

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Google Messages just became a lot more fun with new chat themes, but it could learn a thing or two from Apple Messages

Google Messages is finally letting you spice up chats with themes, but the new feature doesn't go far enough.

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I can't believe how good Razer's tiny new mobile controller is

I've been using the Razer Prio for the past week, and it's changed my opinion on small controllers.

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I tested the POCO F9 Ultra, and it is the value flagship I'd buy in 2026

POCO just launched the F9 Ultra, and after using it for a week, I'm convinced that it is one of the best value flagships of 2026.

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Xiaomi's Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of any phone — I still wouldn't use it

The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has a 9,210mAh battery, and it lasts two and a half days between charges. However, it has considerable downgrades in other areas.

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The Google Pixel Watch 5 is a good smartwatch that really doesn't want me to touch it, but I'm still waiting for its best new features

The Pixel Watch 5 is probably the best Android smartwatch you can buy right now, but it's still missing a few features that would make it worth buying over its predecessor.

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I tested the Google Pixel 11, and it's a fun blend of social media and AI magic

The Pixel 11 builds on the magic of the Pixel 10, and even if it's missing some Pro features like HiLight, it gets you much of the same fun and useful AI and social media features for hundreds less than what you'd pay for a Pixel 11 Pro.

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The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is a solid upgrade, but after testing it against other foldables, I wish Google had gone a bit further

The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold makes some notable improvements year-over-year, but some of the biggest Pixel problems still plague this release.

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Google Health's late August update adds more manual workout logging freedom

Dog Days of Summer? Take a Google Health update! Android users should look out for better manual workout logging and improved Running Distance data.

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This is how Xiaomi's 'smart privacy display' could work on its next-gen phones

Xiaomi's version of a Privacy Display has been rumored since February, and now leaks are surfacing to show us exactly how this could work.

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Rakuten Kobo's major in-store e-reader expansion at Best Buy makes it so easy to shop

Rakuten Kobo scores a major win for e-reader enjoyers with a massive in-store Best Buy expansion for a range of tablets and accessories.

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Better late than never: Galaxy S26 August patch is here to fix that 'red stain' problem

If your Galaxy S26 Ultra had that "red stain" problem, Samsung's late August patch should fix it.

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Google Pixel 11 Pro vs. Pixel 9 Pro: No reason to upgrade just yet

The Pixel 11 Pro brings a new camera and other tweaks, and is a great small flagship. That said, the two-year-old Pixel 9 Pro is just as good, and I wouldn't bother switching just yet.

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First of its kind: a flagship Samsung phone topped Android in Q2 2026, Apple still leads overall

A flagship Samsung phone was the best-selling Android phone in Q2. That's the first time that's happened, but it's still a bit behind Apple.

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If you have a Pixel 11 Pro XL, you need to turn on this hidden feature to boost your charging time

Extreme Charging for the Google Pixel 11 series promises faster charging, but does it deliver? Find out the results and how to use it here.

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Should you buy the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold?

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold may not look like much of an upgrade, but it has a lot to like if you're a Pixel fan.

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Nothing OS 5 hands-on: A nip, a tuck, and a nice glow-up

The Nothing OS 5 open beta is rolling out now, and I got to try it early. Here's everything new you can expect on your Nothing Phone 3.

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Lexar's 2TB Silver Plus made me excited about MicroSD cards again

Lexar just rolled out the Silver Plus, and it is the best 2TB MicroSD card you can use with a camera or any other accessory.

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One year with the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Sometimes it's good to be boring

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold isn't what I'd call an exciting phone, but it nails the basics, and it proved to be much better than I imagined over the course of the year.

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I want to love the Samsung Galaxy Watch 9, but there's one major thing holding it back that I just can't get over

The Galaxy Watch 9 is a comfortable smartwatch that you won't mind wearing, but you'll have to take it off frequently.

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Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Pixel 9 Pro XL: Is it actually an upgrade?

The Pixel 11 Pro XL is Google's latest phone, but how does it measure up against the Pixel 9 Pro XL? I used both phones, and I think the 9 Pro XL still has plenty to give.

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Two weeks with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 almost made me forget about the Motorola Razr

The Galaxy Z Flip 8 doesn't get a ton of upgrades, but the few changes it does get make it a better flip phone than I expected. But for $1,200?

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Accessory makers spill the tea on why there are so few third-party Motorola Razr cases

I interviewed several top-tier case brands to find out why they don't cater to Motorola phones, even flagship ones like the Moto Fold.

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If you bought a Pixel 11 Pro, you should activate this free perk immediately

Google offers lots of freebies with every Pixel 11, but you have to know how to activate them. Here's how to get Google AI Pro for free for 6 months!

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