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Today in New York City, Motorola unveiled a pair of exciting new folding flip phones – the Moto Razr+ (2023) and Moto Razr (2023). Both share the same overall design, have similar tech specs, and aim to one-up Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip4 on features and value, respectively. The Razr+ cost $999.99, and will be...
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Motorola has been on a tear lately, announcing a new phone every time we look away. In recent weeks, Moto has revealed the 2023 Edge+, Moto G Stylus, and Moto G 5G. Now, there's yet another new Moto phone, and this one's got a stylus, too. The Moto G Stylus 5G is a pumped up version of the non-5G stylus with a...
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Moto Edge+ (2023) - Starting at $799 The Moto Edge+ (2023) is an excellent flagship Android phone that delivers fantastic value and few compromises. Fantastic value Gorgeous display Excellent speakers Blazing performance Solid battery life Wireless charging Delightful user experience Sharp, bright display with 120Hz refresh ×Fast 80W...
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Motorola was early to the foldable game with the Razr brand, but it didn't stick with it initially. Samsung has since surpassed Motorola as the undisputed king of foldable phones, in both tablet and flip phone form factors. Moto is teasing the next phase of its foldable journey, however, announcing that the expected...
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Security researchers at Kaspersky are ringing the alarm bells on a trojan that's managed to infiltrate Google Play and infect well over half a million Android devices. Dubbed "Fleckpe," the malware strain has been active since last year and has been detected in eleven Android apps (so far). The good news is they've...
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OnePlus Pad - $479 MSRP The first OnePlus tablet offers slick, beautiful hardware in a compelling form factor, but its software support could use some work. Sharp, bright display with 7:5 aspect ratio Fast 67W charging and included plug Excellent battery life Sleek aluminum chassis Consistent performance Sharp...
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Google keeps vast amounts of data on just about everything but seems to have trouble keeping a lid on details of its own devices prior to announcing them. It is no surprise then that most of the details surrounding the upcoming Google Pixel 7a have already leaked out, including the design and purported specifications...
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Google provides a long-awaited and much-needed update to its Authenticator app as the company says we are moving to a passwordless future. The update, available on both Android and iOS, allows users to safely backup one-time codes (OTPs) to a Google account.
Most everyone nowadays uses added layers of security when...
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ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate - $2,499 MSRP ($999 for non-Ultimate) The latest ASUS ROG Phone offers unparalleled, consistent mobile gaming performance and speed, but the flagship design will come at a premium price. Sharp, bright display with 165Hz refresh Fast 65W charging and included plug Excellent performance...
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RedMagic 8 Pro - Starting at $649 The RedMagic 8 Pro is a powerful, stylish, and affordable Android gaming phone that packs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and a healthy 6,000mAh battery. Solid value Cool design Beautiful 120Hz display US 5G support Blazing performance Outstanding battery life Sharp, bright display with 120Hz refresh ×Fast...
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Google used to offer Nexus-branded Android phones, but now Nexus means mobile malware. Chatter about the Nexus banking botnet began appearing on hacking forums in January 2023, but security researchers from Cleafy now believe this Android malware's origins stretch back to the middle of 2022. It's already very capable...
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It remains to be seen if Qualcomm will end up releasing a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 refresh, but either way there is already chatter (unofficial) pointing to a true next-gen release, that being the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. According to what's being said, the upcoming system-on-chip (SoC) will offer a bigger generational jump in...
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At MWC 2023 today, Xiaomi announced that its flagship Xiaomi 13 Pro smartphone would be coming to additional markets to challenge leaders in the space, like Samsung and Apple. The Xiaomi 13 Pro (and Xiaomi 13) had previously been released in China and has specifications and a feature set that stand-out in a number of...
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Qualcomm just announced the next step in the evolution of SIM technology for Android mobile devices, the integrated SIM, at Mobile World Congress 2023. The iSIM is intended to complement existing SIM card and embedded SIM (eSIM) options, while improving on design, efficiency, and space constraints.
The Subscriber...
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The Mozilla Foundation has released a study into Google Play Store's Data Safety labels that found nearly 80 percent of the apps reviewed were false or misleading. Apps such as TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook are listed among those that are misleading its users.
The study, "See No Evil: How Loopholes in the Google...
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In early February, OnePlus revealed the OnePlus 11, which we looked at here, and it's a solid new affordable flagship Android phone with plenty of muscle, for just $699. However, OnePlus is potentially looking to up the ante with the OnePlus 11 Concept, a new device set to be unveiled properly at Mobile World...
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Today's mobile networks are more widely available than ever before, offering high-speed data in some areas that don't even have wired broadband. But terrestrial connectivity might not be enough—satellite communication may be the next big thing with Apple, Google, SpaceX, and T-Mobile all working to help your phone...
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A Chinese smartphone maker looks set to copy the chicanery of the Apple iPhone 14 ‘Dynamic Island’. Images have leaked showing that Realme has developed a feature it calls the ‘Mini Capsule’ – a moving UI section which disguises the presence of a selfie punch hole camera on the device. The images are the first...
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra - Starting at $1199 The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra refines an already impressive flagship Android phone with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and a 200MP camera. S-Pen versatility Stunning display Top-notch cameras Superb performance Exceptional battery life Sharp, bright display with 120Hz refresh ×Fast 80W charging...
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OnePlus 11 5G - Starting at $699 The OnePlus 11 5G offers Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance for a reasonable price. Sharp, bright display with 120Hz refresh Fast 80W charging and included plug Excellent performance with SD 8 Gen 2 Alert slider is back Sharp, bright display with 120Hz refresh ×Fast 80W charging and included plug ×Excellent...
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Yes, it’s that time of year again. Today at its Galaxy Unveiled event in San Francisco, Samsung launched its newest flagships – the Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23+, and S23 – and I was able to briefly spend time with each phone. Here’s the TL;DR: the S23 series is an evolution of the S22 series, packing...
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The flippin' foldable smartphone race of 2023 is about to intensify with OnePlus joining the fray, if new trademark listings are anything to go by.
The new phones could likely be called "OnePlus V Flip" and "OnePlus V Fold", which are the officially trademarked names found on the China National Intellectual...
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