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The five devices you need to work anytime and anywhere
Top picks for the hardware that every road warrior should have in his or her travel bag.Feature
Four reasons to buy an Always-Connected PC
A laptop with its own data plan can deliver big payoffs. Here are five benefits of owning an Always-Connected computer.
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Samsung’s new Galaxy S10 and Note 10 Lite editions muddy its premium Android lines
Samsung has announced the Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite, which bring "key premium features" at a lower price point.
Opinion
Five major Google products that might not live to see 2030
The last decade brought a lot of new headstones in the Google Graveyard, but some major products could be on the chopping block over the next 10 years.
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Tech that died in 2019: We bid farewell to…
2019 was the end of the line for products from Google, Microsoft, Samsung and others. We mourn the departed here.
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Building the perfect Android Frankenphone: The best parts of the best phones of the year
No Android phone is perfect. But what if we could build the phone of our dreams? Meet the Android Frankenphone.
Opinion
If you got a Pixel 4 for Christmas, you should probably return it
There's just too much wrong with the Pixel 4 right now to recommend it—even if you got one as a gift.
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Windows 10 Mobile is finally dead: How to take your data and move on
Support for Microsoft Windows 10 Mobile officially ends on Dec. 10, 2019. Here's what this means for you, as well as a guide to moving your data onto a new phone.
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Kindle Unlimited: We try Amazon’s subscription service for ebooks
With titles from mysteries and romance to sci-fi and self-help, Kindle Unlimited is an affordable way to sate your appetite for eBooks.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 benchmarked: Performance soars, but not much
We test the new Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 using a variety of benchmarks, and see how it shapes up to tests we've already performed on shipping phones.
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Google makes it safer to text on Android phones, but end-to-end encryption is still MIA
Google has announced two new features for Android Messages: Verified SMS and spam protection.
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Get all the Corsair PC gaming gear you’ll ever need for a flat $100
Best Buy is selling a Corsair gaming peripherals bundle for just $100 that includes a keyboard, mouse, mousepad, and headset.
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Google’s first ‘Pixel feature drop’ enhances Photos, Call Screen, Duo, RAM
Google is rolling out its first-ever 'Pixel feature drop," which includes enhancements to Photos, Call Screen, Duo, memory management, and more.
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Anker’s affordable, ultra-popular charging accessories are even cheaper today
Anker's one-day Anker sale has price cuts on wireless chargers, external batteries, and car chargers.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865: Four of its best new features
We capture Some of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865's best features on video, from super super slo-mo to on-chip, real-time language translation.
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Anker’s excellent Soundcore Liberty Neo True true wireless earbuds are just $35 on Amazon
The Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo True Wireless Earbuds offer great value, especially with today's $15 discount on Amazon.
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Why the Snapdragon 765, not the 865, will make the biggest impact on 2020 Android phones
Qualcomm unveiled a second chip alongside its splashy 865 and it might make a bigger impact on the 2020 Android phone landscape.
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Inside the Snapdragon 865: Qualcomm reveals the features you’ll find in 2020’s best Android phones
Qualcomm details all of the new features inside the Snapdragon 865, 765, and 765G, including the camera capabilities, new gaming features and more.
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The 5G phones you really want are coming in early 2020
Senior Qualcomm executives explain why early 5G phones supported mmWave or sub-6GHz, and when you'll able to buy a phone that supports both.
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PCWorld’s December Digital Magazine: Google’s latest hardware reviewed
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android and iOS.
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Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon 865 mobile chip focuses on 5G
Qualcomm announces its Snapdragon 865, Snapdragon 765, and Snapdragon 765G smartphone chips, with AI, 5G, and mobile gaming as their focus.
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Google’s latest messaging service is basically DMs for Photos
Google is rolling out a new messaging service for sharing, liking, and commenting on photos inside the Photos app.
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Cyber Monday last call: Get a Galaxy S10 with Galaxy Buds for less than $600
Amazon is selling a Samsung Galaxy S10 with a pair of Galaxy Buds and a $50 Amazon gift card for $624.
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Cyber Monday 2019: The best tech deals at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Newegg, and more
Missed Black Friday's discounts? Not to worry—many deals on electronic gear have stuck around.
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Best Amazon Cyber Monday deals 2019
Not only has Amazon extended some of its best Black Friday discounts for yet one more day, but it's thrown in a handful of new gems into the mix, too.
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Samsung is offering even better headphones with its Cyber Monday Galaxy deals
Samsung is bundling a free pair of AKG N700NC M2 folding noise-canceling headphones with every Galaxy phone purchase today—all of which are on sale for great prices.
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Black Friday 2019: The best tech deals at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Newegg, and more
Our comprehensive list of the juiciest Black Friday tech bargains will make your shopping simple, easy, and cheap.
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The amazing Jabra Elite 65t true wireless earbuds are only $100 for Black Friday
We love the 65t, giving them 4.5 stars out of 5. And now at $100, they're at an all-time low on Amazon, and 41% less than list price.
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The best Black Friday Android deals: Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, and more
Opportunity is ringing if you've been waiting until Black Friday to buy a new Android phone.
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The versatile Anker PowerHouse 200 is a steal at over $100 off for Black Friday
With a 12V DC port, multiple USB ports, and even 100V AC power, this hefty battery can power your devices through a multi-day blackout.
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Bonus Black Friday: Amazon throws in an extra 256GB with this crazy Samsung Note 10+ deal
Amazon is selling the 512GB version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ for $900, the same price as the 256GB model.
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Grab a pair of JBL Bluetooth earbuds for a stupendous $26 today
Harman is selling the JBL Everest 110GA Bluetooth earbuds are about $60 cheaper than you'll find elsewhere right now.
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How to get an extra 20% off Amazon’s best Black Friday Samsung Galaxy deals
If you're buying a Samsung Galaxy S10 or Note 10 on Amazon this Black Friday, you can save an extra 20 percent with this tip.
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The Kindle Paperwhite is $85 today, an all-time low price
This Paperwhite is our pick for best all-around e-reader, and now it's cheaper than ever—and this deal comes with an ebook credit.
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Intel partners with Mediatek to bring 5G to PCs in 2021
Intel says it will work with Mediatek and Fibocom to bring its orphaned 5G technology to the PC market .
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Insane Android deal alert: Amazon is selling the Google Pixel 3 for less than the Pixel 3a
Amazon has slashed the price of the Google Pixel 3 to $349 and the Pixel 3 XL to $449, the lowest price we've ever seen—and will ever see.
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Amazon has slashed the price of all Fire HD 10 tablets by $50 today
Whether you want 32GB or 64GB, special offers, or no offers, you can save $50 on the Fire HD 10 at Amazon right now.
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Upgrading to a 5G phone: When’s the right time?
With 5G expanding to more cities and more phones, we'll help you decide when to upgrade your 4G handset.
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iPhone 11 vs Android’s best: An underdog does just enough to take down the champ
Apple pulled out all the stops with the iPhone 11, cutting the price and adding a second camera, but a small company that most people have never heard of is the 2019 champion.
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Traveling? This $7 gadget protects your phone from treacherous USB charging ports
Data-only charging cables and adapters protect your phone from attackers while charging at an unknown USB power plug. And at about $7 or so, it's a handy addition to your carryon bag.
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Amazon’s blowing out wireless chargers and power banks, today only
Amazon's one-day mobile accessories sale offers good deals on Belkin, iOttie, and Mophie products.
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Google is turning on RCS for all in Android Messages as everyone wonders what took so long
Google has announced that it will be bringing RCS to Android Messages users in the United States, and we can all rejoice.
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Amazon offers deep discounts on popular Bluetooth speakers for 1 day only
These highly rated DOSS portable Bluetooth speakers are at new all-time-low prices today on Amazon.
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The new Motorola razr preys on your 2004 nostalgia (and 2019 FOMO) with a $1,500 folding clamshell
Motorola has revised its RAZR phone for 2019 with a folding display and $1,500 price tag.
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PCWorld’s November Digital Magazine: Microsoft’s big Surface event
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android and iOS.
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This Switch-ready 512GB SanDisk Ultra microSD card is down to $80 today
The 512GB SanDisk Ultra microSD is just $80 at Amazon right now, matching an all-time-low and shaving a ton off it's going rate.
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Minecraft Earth goes live in preview for the entire United States
Microsoft's augmented-reality version of Minecraft is now yours to try out for iOS and Android.
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The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ are down to all-time lows and you should totally buy one
Amazon is taking $200 off the price of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ today in a Black Friday preview sale.
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The Google Pixel 4 isn’t getting monthly Android updates on time and that’s a problem
Google says it might take weeks for the November Security Update to reach the Pixel 4. That's not good enough
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