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Samsung teams with Microsoft to ensure you’ll never stop paying for phones
Samsung has launched Access, a new subscription for the Galaxy S20 that includes Office 365.
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Charge your devices fast, cheap, and anywhere with Anker’s 24-hour sale
Anker has a one-day sale on its charging accessories, featuring a number of all-time low prices.
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ARM just showed 2021’s smartphone CPUs, led by the powerful Cortex-X1
ARM, whose underlying CPU architecture is at the heart of virtually every smartphone, has announced its new Cortex-A78 generation of CPUs, GPUS, and network processors, including the new supercharged Cortex-X1.
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Who needs the Pixel 4a when the Pixel 3a is over $150 off today
Amazon is selling the Google Pixel 3a and 3a XLfor up to $160 off today.
News Analysis
SD Express will support PCIe 4.0, but don’t hold your breath
SD Express cards will support PCIe 4.0, but don't expect to see it on a camera or drone anytime soon. It's traditionally taken a while for new storage standards to take hold.
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Intel has big plans to optimize Bluetooth and create all-wireless PCs
We asked Intel's connectivity chief Eric McLaughlin what's next after Intel bought Rivet Networks and its Killer Networking brand. It turns out the future is wide open.
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JBL’s loud, long-lasting Charge 4 Bluetooth speaker is $60 off, today only
JBL has a sale on its Charge 4 Bluetooth speaker for today only.
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Hands-on: HP Elite Dragonfly, the first laptop with an integrated Tile tracker
The HP Elite Dragonfly will be an easier laptop to track, thanks to its embedded Tile module.
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Bring the big screen to your house with this 24-hour Anker projector sale
AnkerDirect via Amazon is selling two Nebula projectors at a solid discount.
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PCWorld’s May Digital Magazine: Ryzen 4000 vs. Comet Lake H
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android, iOS, and your web browser.
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These incredible prices on Anker wireless speakers expire at midnight
Anker's one-day sale on Amazon features solid price cuts on Bluetooth speakers.
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Amazon’s Fire HD 8 tablet refresh brings faster speeds and slimmer bezels for slightly more
Amazon's new Fire HD 8 tablets bring more speed and a better design for $10 more.
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Jabra’s Elite 65t wireless earbuds rival Apple’s Airpods, and today they’re under $100
Amazon is selling the Jabra Elite 65t earbuds for $95—a great deal for earbuds we loved.
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Microsoft’s Surface Go 2 debuts: An ultraportable tablet with significantly more performance
Microsoft announces the Surface Go 2, a faster version of its ultramobile Windows tablet with an improved screen, LTE options and a great webcam.
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Entertain the kids for $40 with Amazon’s discounted Kindle Fire 7 tablet
Amazon's Kindle Fire 7 tablet is $10 off right now.
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Microsoft launches Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2, a new Surface Dock and Surface Headphones 2
Microsoft launches its long-awaited Surface Book 3, Surface Go 2, and the Surface Dock 2, alongside its Surface Earbuds and a surprise set of Surface Headphones 2. The goal is a "Surface for everyone," Microsoft says.
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Suddenly, Microsoft’s Surface cameras are a compelling feature
Microsoft executives tell PCWorld why the webcams in the Surface Book 3, Surface Go 2, and Surface Pro 7 are better than the competition's.
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Google Drive gains an important security feature on iPhone, forgets Android exists
You can lock down the Google Drive app on iOS with Face ID or Touch ID but not on Android.
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Fitbit deal: The indispensable Versa 2 is only $150
Armed with heart-rate and blood oxygen sensors, the Versa 2 is the Fitbit most people will want. Amazon has it for 25% off MSRP.
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Your old Android phone isn’t dead yet: 7 ways to make it run faster and last longer
Your old Android phone isn't dead yet, it just needs a little help. Reboot it, update the OS, clean out old apps and data, boost battery life and more.
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Get Jabra’s fantastic, AirPod-rivaling Elite 65t earbuds refurbished for $50—a whopping $70 off
The Jabra Online Store via Newegg is selling a refurbished pair of Jabra Elite 65t for $70 off the price for a new pair.
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5 apps to prepare you for any emergency
Turn your phone into a life saver before the next natural disaster or pandemic hits.
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Facebook Messenger Rooms challenges Zoom with free, unlimited group video calls
Remember Facebook? The social networking giant wants to remind you that it should be your first stop for video conferencing and video calls with its new Messenger Rooms.
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The Verizon-exclusive Motorola Edge+ has high-end specs and a headphone jack for $1,000
Motorola’s return to premium Android phones is a 5G Verizon exclusive with no IP rating for $1,000. But it does have a headphone jack.
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You can finally play Fortnite on your Android phone without side-loading
Epic has announced that it is offering Fortnite for download in the Google Play Store after an 18-month standoff.
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Will Microsoft launch Surface Book 3, Surface Go 2, and Surface Dock 2 soon? Here’s what we know
We've rounded up the leaks and rumors regarding the Surface Book 3, Surface Go 2, and next-gen Surface Dock, which should be announced before the end of April.
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Galaxy S10 Lite vs S10e: Samsung’s new low-cost phone costs more than its old one
Samsung has launched its Galaxy S10 Lite in the U.S. at a strange price.
Opinion
The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro aren’t overpriced, but they’re way too expensive
OnePlus crams everything we’ve always wanted into the OnePlus 8 Pro and guess what, it’s too expensive.
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Take the call on the patio with Harman’s portable conference speaker for $50, a $100 discount
This Harman Bluetooth portable conference speaker is $100 cheaper than the MSRP right now.
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OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro test drive: Big, beautiful, and brimming with confidence
OnePlus has unveiled the 8 and 8 Pro, and they are stacked with every feature you could possibly want.
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PCWorld’s April Digital Magazine: Why big-screen phones are becoming a problem
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android, iOS, and your web browser.
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Samsung’s low-cost Galaxy A-Series phones aim to reverse U.S. smartphone slump
Samsung launches six new A-Series phones to target the low- and mid-range markets with big screens, multiple cameras, and 5G.
Deal
Save $50 when you buy two Fire HD 8 tablets
Find yourself stuck in a one-tablet household—or have no tablet at all? Today you can score two Amazon Fire HD 8 tablets for $55 each, down from a $80 individual list price.
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Chrome OS’s new tablet mode is a lot more like Android (and the iPad)
Google has resumed Chrome OS updates, and its first one will bring big changes to tablet mode.
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PSA: Enjoy free digital movies, audiobooks, and more through your local library
Through services like Hoopla and OverDrive, your library offers tons of digital movies, books, audiobooks, and more—and you don't have to spend a penny to access any of it.
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This $14 microSD card can add 128GB to your phone or Nintendo Switch
The 128GB Team Elite A1 U3 microSD card is just $14 on Newegg.
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Face unlock on the Pixel 4 just gained an important security feature you need to turn on
Google has finally added an attention awareness feature to Face unlock on the Pixel 4. Here's how to turn it on.
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Wait, TCL now makes phones? Yes, and the 10 Series has a premium design at an affordable price
TCL is best known for its TVs, but has officially launched a trio of new phones: the 10L, 10 Pro, and 10 5G. The design looks great, and the price is nice, but specs are decidedly mid-range.
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Samsung brings Galaxy S20 features to the S10 and Note 10 in the U.S. as sales slump
Samsung has already begun rolling out its annual feature update to the S10 and Note 10, months earlier than usual.
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Killed by Apple: Dark Sky isn’t alone in Cupertino’s Android app graveyard
Apple, please stop buying our favorite Android apps and killing them.
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How Huawei’s flagship P40 Pro could still impact premium Android phones in the U.S.
Huawei's P40 Series won't be sold in the United States and doesn't have Google apps, but its presence will still impact the Android-verse.
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Switching from Android to iPhone: Here’s where Apple’s phone wins and fails
What happens when an Android die-hard switches to iPhone? Our Android expert explains where Apple impressed him—and where he experienced major pain points.
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Amazon’s Fire 7 Kids Edition excels for education and play, and it’s just $60 today
The Fire 7 Kids Edition is back to its all-time low of $60 right now.
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The Amazon Fire tablet your kid needs is back to an all-time low
Amazon has slashed the price of the Fire HD 8 tablet to $50.
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How to turn your iPhone or Android phone into the ultimate work from home device
Go from time sucker into a productivity tool.
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PCWorld’s March Digital Magazine: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android and iOS.
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Anker’s one-day charger sale is brimming with all-time low prices
Anker's one-day charging accessories sale features all-time low prices on wireless chargers, power strips, power banks, and more.
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Samsung Galaxy S20: 10 tips and tricks that will make your new phone even better
Now that you've gotten to know your new Galaxy S20, here are 10 tips and tricks that will make your phone way better.
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Pump up the jam with this one-day sale on wireless speakers and earbuds
Amazon is running a one-day sale on Doss Bluetooth speakers and earbuds, with many selections at all-time low prices.
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