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Apple iPhone 15 Pro product line

Apple’s newest gadgets include titanium iPhones with USB-C ports Apple’s newest gadgets include titanium iPhones with USB-C ports

Best iPhone charging accessories

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The iPhone has a new (old) charging port—here are the best accessories The iPhone has a new (old) charging port—here are the best accessories

A lineup of the best phone tripods

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The best iPhone tripods The best iPhone tripods

By Jeanette Moses

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The best mobile hotspots The best mobile hotspots

SAMSUNG Galaxy Z Fold 4 Deal

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Save $450 on Samsung’s newest foldable phone on Amazon right now Save $450 on Samsung’s newest foldable phone on Amazon right now

A charging cable plugged into a computer

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Power several devices with $38 off a two-pack of 6-in-1 charging cables Power several devices with $38 off a two-pack of 6-in-1 charging cables

By Stack Commerce

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Tweak these settings for better-sounding phone calls Tweak these settings for better-sounding phone calls

Motorola DynaTAC cellphone resting on its side on table

Happy 50th birthday, cell phones Happy 50th birthday, cell phones

It's easy to take back control of your data with this smartphone security checklist.

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Your checklist for maximum smartphone security Your checklist for maximum smartphone security

Stem cells seen through fluorescence microscope

Scientists turned a smartphone into an affordable microscope Scientists turned a smartphone into an affordable microscope

An OtterBox case and MagSafe charger on a periwinkle background

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Pick two OtterBox products and get 22% off with this angelic deal Pick two OtterBox products and get 22% off with this angelic deal

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A new smartphone chip could keep your cell signal alive in crowded places A new smartphone chip could keep your cell signal alive in crowded places

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The best MagSafe accessories The best MagSafe accessories

By Tony Ware, Amanda Reed

Anker power bank deals

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Anker’s latest portable charger is on sale even before its release Anker’s latest portable charger is on sale even before its release

A WonderCube Pro plugged in to an iPhone.

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Stay charged and connected with this all-in-one mobile solution—now on sale Stay charged and connected with this all-in-one mobile solution—now on sale

By Stack Commerce

An iPhone with a MagSafe Charger attached.

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Keep your smartphone powered up with this wireless charger, now 66% off Keep your smartphone powered up with this wireless charger, now 66% off

By Stack Commerce

Collage of the best wireless phone chargers

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The best wireless phone chargers The best wireless phone chargers

By Andrew Waite, Amanda Reed

The best iPhone 14 cases

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The best iPhone 14 cases The best iPhone 14 cases

By Jen McCaffery

Google Pixel 7 Pro

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Google Pixel 7 Pro review: Viva la (hardware) evolution Google Pixel 7 Pro review: Viva la (hardware) evolution

The iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 13 Pro Max brightness comparison

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Apple iPhone 14 comparison: How to pick your next upgrade Apple iPhone 14 comparison: How to pick your next upgrade

By Brandon Russell

Best VPNs for multiple devices

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The best VPNs for multiple devices The best VPNs for multiple devices

By Steven T. Wright

iPhone 14 Pro max

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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max review: Welcome to the Dynamic Island Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max review: Welcome to the Dynamic Island

By Stan Horaczek

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Apple introduces iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra, and more Apple introduces iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra, and more

By Brandon Russell

Apple’s two big new safety features, explained

Apple’s two big new safety features, explained Apple’s two big new safety features, explained

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 Review

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 review: Powerful vibes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 review: Powerful vibes

By Mike Epstein

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 Review

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 review: A step closer Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 review: A step closer

By Mike Epstein

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Best phones under $500 Best phones under $500

By Brandon Russell

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Apple finally extends home repairs to (some) MacBook owners Apple finally extends home repairs to (some) MacBook owners

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 News

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Samsung announces new Galaxy Z folding phones, Galaxy Watch5 Pro, and more Samsung announces new Galaxy Z folding phones, Galaxy Watch5 Pro, and more

By Brandon Russell

The last gen of Samsung tech on a white and blue background

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Save $200 when you reserve the newest gen of Samsung Galaxy gear Save $200 when you reserve the newest gen of Samsung Galaxy gear

Two people sitting at a wooden table in an office space, with one of them writing in a paper calendar, and the other looking at a phone while working on a laptop.

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Syncing Google and Apple calendars is less annoying now Syncing Google and Apple calendars is less annoying now

By John Kennedy

A hand holding an iPhone with Google Maps navigation active on the screen, as the person stands in the middle of a curvy forest road that's wet from rain and has fallen leaves along its edges.

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iPhone users can also embrace Google and Microsoft apps. Here’s how. iPhone users can also embrace Google and Microsoft apps. Here’s how.

Celebrate Nomad’s 10th birthday with 30 percent off its entire site

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Celebrate Nomad’s 10th birthday with 30 percent off its entire site Celebrate Nomad’s 10th birthday with 30 percent off its entire site

A hand holding A Google Pixel phone.

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Switching from iPhone to Android has never been easier Switching from iPhone to Android has never been easier

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Best hotspot plans Best hotspot plans

By Curtis Silver

Two black-haired women, from the back, using their iPhones with each other.

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How to grab and move multiple iPhone apps at once How to grab and move multiple iPhone apps at once

By John Kennedy

A locked iPhone displaying its lock screen.

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Smartphone security starts with the lock screen. Here’s how to protect it. Smartphone security starts with the lock screen. Here’s how to protect it.

A person talking on a phone.

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How to make voice calls from any device How to make voice calls from any device

A hand with magenta painted nails reaches out from the darkness to tap on a phone lying on a shiny black table.

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How to juggle multiple accounts within individual smartphone apps How to juggle multiple accounts within individual smartphone apps

a lightning and usb-c cable

What the EU’s ruling on USB-C chargers could mean for devices everywhere What the EU’s ruling on USB-C chargers could mean for devices everywhere

By Harry Guinness

Apple WWDC 2022 News

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Everything you need to know about the new Apple M2 laptops and WWDC 2022 Everything you need to know about the new Apple M2 laptops and WWDC 2022

By Brandon Russell

Person paying with phone

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Forget your wallet: It’s time to start paying for everything with your phone. Forget your wallet: It’s time to start paying for everything with your phone.

An illustration from the January 1978 issue of Popular Science from an article about mobile phones.

From the archives: When 1970s cellular technology made ‘traveling telephones’ more accessible From the archives: When 1970s cellular technology made ‘traveling telephones’ more accessible

By Bill Gourgey

OnePlus 10 Pro Review

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OnePlus 10 Pro review: Same great flavor OnePlus 10 Pro review: Same great flavor

By Brandon Russell

The best iPhone 13 cases for every need

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Best iPhone 13 cases Best iPhone 13 cases

By Stacey L. Nash

iPhone SE with camera on the screen

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Apple iPhone SE (2022) review Apple iPhone SE (2022) review

By Stan Horaczek

A picture of an iPhone 13 Pro Max on the settings screen for iCloud backup

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How to back up your iPhone How to back up your iPhone

By Lance Whitney

Apple iPhone SE 3 and iPad Air 5

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Apple announces new iPhone SE 3 and iPad Air 5 Apple announces new iPhone SE 3 and iPad Air 5

By Brandon Russell

A close-up of the OnePlus 9 Pro cameras on white background.

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OnePlus 9 Pro: Everything you need to know about this new flagship Android phone OnePlus 9 Pro: Everything you need to know about this new flagship Android phone

By Stan Horaczek

iPhone 12 Pro Max sample images

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The iPhone 12 Pro Max might be worth it—for the camera alone The iPhone 12 Pro Max might be worth it—for the camera alone

By Stan Horaczek

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 unfolded

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 review: Still the multitasking champion Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 review: Still the multitasking champion

By Stan Horaczek

a man using his phone on the New York City subway, while other passengers also use their phones

Your smartphone is gross. Learn how to clean it properly. Your smartphone is gross. Learn how to clean it properly.

iPhone in the grass

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How to get a lost phone back to its owner How to get a lost phone back to its owner

iPhone 11 cases for people with butterfingers

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iPhone 11 cases for people with butterfingers iPhone 11 cases for people with butterfingers

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The best Black Friday phone deals: iPhones, Samsung, Google Pixel 6 and more The best Black Friday phone deals: iPhones, Samsung, Google Pixel 6 and more

By Ariel Wodarcyk

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Apple is opening an online repair shop with original iPhone parts Apple is opening an online repair shop with original iPhone parts

By Charlotte Hu

Google Pixel 6 Pro

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Google Pixel 6 Pro smartphone review: Android’s homegrown hero Google Pixel 6 Pro smartphone review: Android’s homegrown hero

By Stan Horaczek

A person holding a smartphone with a crossed-out image of a person's silhouette on it.

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How to protect your smartphone privacy How to protect your smartphone privacy

A person standing outside wearing a blue winter coat and a gray knit hat while smiling and looking at their phone.

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20 quick ways to dial up your smartphone game 20 quick ways to dial up your smartphone game

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Even the iPhone 13 may not escape the chip shortage Even the iPhone 13 may not escape the chip shortage

By Charlotte Hu

Your iPhone already tracks your steps. What if it tracked your mood, too?

Your iPhone already tracks your steps. What if it tracked your mood, too? Your iPhone already tracks your steps. What if it tracked your mood, too?

OnePlus 9 Pro main screen

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OnePlus 9 Pro review: A true flagship Android device OnePlus 9 Pro review: A true flagship Android device

By Stan Horaczek

Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 buttons

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The Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 is a dream for serious mobile gamers The Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 is a dream for serious mobile gamers

By Stan Horaczek

xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra in a weird block land

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The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra smartphone has an extra screen specifically to help with selfies The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra smartphone has an extra screen specifically to help with selfies

By Stan Horaczek