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Google Pixel 4a preview: Single camera, no 5G, arriving August 3
Google is preparing to launch the Pixel 4a, the anticipated follow-up to the best Android bargain of 2019
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Hands on with the THX-powered Razer BlackShark V2 gaming headset
Razer announces the BlackShark V2, which includes a USB sound card with several audio enhancements designed for gaming and streaming.
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How to remedy these five annoying Android issues that a restart won’t cure
Not every Android problem requires a restart to fix—here are five that don't.
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Qualcomm expects phone sales to dip by 15 percent because of COVID
Qualcomm reports its fiscal third-quarter results, noting that the coronavirus pandemic will have an effect on smartphone sales.
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Google reportedly looking to take back control of Android from Samsung
Samsung and Google are reportedly eyeing a deal that would give Google Assistant and the Play Store a more prominent role on Galaxy phones.
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Logitech’s G Pro X Lightspeed fixes the biggest problem with the best gaming headset
The Logitech G Pro X was the best gaming headset Logitech ever created—but it lacked wireless capabilities. The $200 Logitech G Pro X Lightspeed adds it, along with USB-C charging.
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Get a Qi-compatible wireless charger for just $5
RavPower is selling a 7.5W wireless charging puck for just $5 on Amazon.
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Qualcomm’s new Quick Charge 5 tech boasts a 50% charge in just 5 minutes
Qualcomm announced the fifth iteration of its Quick Charge feature, which uses new 100W chargers to power phones in a flash.
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Anker’s incredibly popular true wireless earbuds are just $33 today
Get yourself a pair of true wireless earbuds for under $40 on Amazon right now.
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RavPower’s $15 Solar Power Bank charges your phone with the sun
With a coupon and checkout code you can get this solar-powered charger for less than half price.
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Pump up the volume anywhere with this 24-hour sale on LG’s portable Xboom speakers
Amazon has a one-day sale on LG Xboom speakers.
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The Asus ROG Phone 3 and Lenovo Legion feel like the end of the Android gaming niche
The Asus ROG 3 and Lenovo Legion are loaded with every bell and whistle you could possibly cram into an Android phone, but who are they really for?
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Every version of Amazon’s fantastic Kindle Paperwhite is $30 off
Amazon is selling all versions of the Kindle Paperwhite for $30 off.
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It sure sounds like OnePlus’s affordable and attractive 5G Nord will never come to the U.S.
OnePlus has announced the affordable Nord 5G, but don't get your hopes up about a U.S. release.
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The OnePlus Buds look, sound, and act like AirPods for a fraction of the price
OnePlus has unveiled its first pair of true wireless earbuds and they only cost $79.
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LG one-ups OnePlus with the U.S. launch of the mid-range 5G Velvet
LG has announced that its 5G-powered Velvet phone is coming to the U.S. this week.
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Anker’s popular charging accessories are dirt cheap for 24 hours
Anker is selling charging gear at all-time low prices today on Amazon.
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Extreme Makeover Phone Edition: How to customize your Android phone so it feels new again
Not buying a new Android phone for a while? Then maybe it's time to give your old phone a serious makeover.
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The five ‘power devices’ mostly likely to arrive at Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20 event
Samsung president TM Roh has revealed that the company will be announcing five new "power devices" at its August Unpacked event. We already know the Galaxy Note 20 is incoming, but what other announcements are in store?
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Amazon’s awesome Fire HD 10 tablet is just $100 after a $50 discount
Get yourself a Fire HD 10 for just $100 right now on Amazon.
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T-Mobile takes on scammers with free and paid tools to block, ID, and eradicate spam calls
T-Mobile's latest Uncarrier event focused on scam calls and how it's working to get rid of them.
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This $199 Chromebook delight offers a full keyboard, a 1080p screen, and 64GB of storage
Walmart is selling an Acer Chromebook 315 for $199.
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Powerful new Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus headed for gaming phones
Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon 865 Plus 5G mobile platform, combining 5G with a more powerful version of its Snapdragon 865 for gaming phones that will debut this fall.
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PCWorld’s July Digital Magazine: The $1,001 Question
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android, iOS, and your web browser.
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Lenovo’s fantastic Surface-style Chromebook Duet is on sale for $249
Walmart is selling the 64GB Chromebook Duet for $249.
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Google retires the affordable Pixel 3a as Pixel 4a rumors swirl
Google's Pixel 3a, our favorite bang-for-buck Android phone, is now discontinued, but a Pixel 4a successor may be imminent.
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Data caps on Comcast, T-Mobile return on July 1
Unless ISPs extend benefits like unlimited data and the Keep America Connected Pledge to waive late fees, all of the incentives to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic will expire next week.
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Amazon’s kid-friendly Fire tablets get steep discounts
Amazon is selling the Fire 7 Kids Edition and the Fire HD 8 Kids Edition at deep discounts right now.
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Amazon’s brand new Fire HD 8 tablet is already $30 off today
Amazon is already selling both versions of its 32GB and 64GB Fire HD 8 tablets for $30 off the regular price.
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This 20,000mAh Aukey power bank is nearly half off at $13 today
Charge up your devices on the go with this Aukey 20,000mAh power bank with an extra $10 its discounted price.
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How iOS 14 stole features from Android—and made them so much better
Apple has borrowed many Android features in iOS 14 but iPhone users aren’t going to care. Why? Because everything is so much better.
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Get a fast 256GB Samsung EVO microSD card for just $34
The Samsung Evo Select 256GB microSD card is just $34 on Amazon.
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Anker’s PowerCore Fusion blends a portable battery with a wall charger, and today it’s only $30
Woot via Amazon is selling the Anker PowerCore Fusion 5000 for $20 off right now.
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Which Internet providers are lifting data caps during the coronavirus, and which aren’t
Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are lifting data caps during the coronavirus and providing discounts to new customers. Others aren't. We break it down.
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The Lenovo Flex 5G is a $1,400 5G laptop with Qualcomm inside
The Lenovo Flex 5G is a $1,400 always-connected laptop with 5G and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx processor, shipping soon from Verizon.
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Annual Android and iOS releases are boring and they need to stop
It's time for Apple and Google to stop rolling out splashy annual upgrades for our phones while there's still some excitement left.
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This Qi-compatible 10W wireless charger is just $5.50
Grab Aukey's 10W Qi-compatible wireless charger for 50 percent off.
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Adobe Creative Cloud updates add more AI and learning tools
Adobe unveils updates to Photoshop, Lightroom, and more, emphasizing AI to improve Smart Select and other features. It's also making a greater effort to show how its tools should be used.
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Samsung lowers the price of 5G with the $600 A71 5G
Samsung has announced that its first mid-range 5G phone will be available at T-Mobile and Sprint stores beginning June 19.
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12 things I learned by switching from the $1,400 Galaxy S20 Ultra to the $399 iPhone SE
Switching from the most expensive Android phone to the cheapest iPhone made me realize a lot about the things I usually overlook.
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Facebook now says it won’t even try to block 2020 election disinformation
Facebook denies a request by the Biden campaign to reject political disinformation and threatening behavior on its social media platform, hiding behind a recent executive order by President Trump.
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Google quietly releases Android 11 public beta with few notable features
Google has dropped the Android 11 beta, but there's very little to get excited about.
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Why 64GB isn’t enough space for Android phones anymore
As phone storage has increased, so has the space Android needs for system files, nearly topping 30GB on some phones. That's why 64GB may not be enough anymore.
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Fill up your phone with the sun with half off this RavPower charger
RavPower's 15,000 mAh solar charger is 50 percent off with checkout code right now.
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PCWorld’s June Digital Magazine: Software worth paying for
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android, iOS, and your web browser.
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Google launches Currents to replace Google+ because it won’t let social networks die
Google is launching Currents to replace the long-shuttered Google+ social network but only if you're a GSuite subscriber.
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Facebook’s Manage Activity lets you easily delete or archive posts and photos
Facebook's Manage Activity feature provides filters for you to go back and delete or just hide older posts and photos, by date, person, or category.
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This wireless charger doubles as a photo system, and is 20% off
The Adonit PhotoGrip Qi can wirelessly charge both Android and iPhones, and comes with a Bluetooth shutter button and tripod to level up your smartphone photography game. It's now $48, its lowest price ever on Amazon.
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Google’s latest Android features are too vital to be Pixel-only
Google brings adaptive battery, bedtime, and personal safety enhancements to Pixel phones, but these features are too vital to keep from the rest of the Android ecosystem.
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