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Google Wallet adds unlimited ID and card tracking with 'everything else'
A new photo-based scanner can automatically import and catalog just about anything you might need.
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Everything announced at Made by Google event 2024
Flagship phones were the main focus, but they certainly weren’t the only new products at the Made by Google hardware launch
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Google's second-gen foldable gets a new name and revamped design
Google's Pixel Fold successor has been rebranded as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and it offers key design, performance and charging improvements
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This Pixel 9 feature will change the way you take holiday photos
With the Pixel 9 series, Google is introducing a number of new AI features, including one which transforms the experience of group shots
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6 cutting-edge features exclusive to the Pixel 9
Google’s new Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL and 9 Pro Fold have several features you won’t find on any other smartphones…for now, at least
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Google's Pixel 9 phones come with an epic trio of perks
For those who decide to buy phones from the Pixel 9 series, Google has prepared quite a treat, with three exciting free subscriptions
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Why the Pixel 9 Pro Fold could be the best foldable for gaming
On paper, Google’s changes to its second-gen foldable make it the go-to folding phone for mobile gamers. But one thing might be holding it back
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Google’s Tensor G4 is here, but it might be a minor upgrade
The Tensor G4 chipset has just arrived with the Pixel 9 series, but the rumours and leaks point to very little improvement compared to its predecessor
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RIP Nova? Android's best home launcher is in big trouble
Nova Launcher, a favorite of the Android community with more than 50 million downloads, is down to just one remaining employee.
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Back to School Tech Tips You Don't Know
It's almost time to get back to school, and you can never be too prepared. Here are some ways tech can help that you may not have already considered, as well as advice on where to find the best student deals and discounts in the back-to-school sales.
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Want the best selfies? Make sure your phone can do this
For taking photos of yourself or vlogging, only a few phones have a trick up their sleeve to get you the best possible experience
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Why Olympic athletes aren't using iPhones to take podium selfies
For the first time in history, Olympians are taking selfies of their medal ceremonies but Apple's main rival is taking all the glory
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I switched to a flip phone to fix my screen time. Did it work?
In theory, a flip phone's cover display will reduce screen time by limiting exposure to distracting apps. I spent a week with one to see if it worked for me
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Nothing's Phone (2a) Plus is a supercharged version of the Phone (2a)
Just a few months after the launch of the Phone (2a), Nothing's new mid-range phone boasts a couple of small yet significant upgrades
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Qualcomm's new chipset brings 5G to even cheaper smartphones
Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, a new chipset for budget phones that introduces 5G to some of the most affordable handsets around
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Huawei rumoured to be working on a folding phone like no other
Recent rumours suggest Huawei is working on a device that looks very different to the foldables currently on the market
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Are these really the Google Pixel 9 Pro colours? Yawn
Fingers crossed Google has something more interesting for us in store on 13 August, but I'm not getting my hopes up
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Samsung set to revive Bixby with a big AI upgrade
Samsung has confirmed that its voice assistant will be making a return soon, with artificial intelligence at the centre of it all
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Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 6 is a flip phone for now and the future
The Z Flip 6 is on sale now, complete with several notable hardware and software upgrades, but also a price increase in the US
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Samsung is phasing out its own messaging app
In future, the Google app will come pre-installed on Galaxy models
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The new OnePlus Nord 4 wants to be your next mid-range phone
The global version of the China's Ace 3V has finally been unveiled as the Nord 4, a mid-range phone with plenty of flagship features
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5 things the OnePlus Nord 4 teaches us about mid-range phones
Extended usage of OnePlus' new phone reveals a few key things mid-range handsets need to prioritise in the future
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The OnePlus Nord 4 is the cheapest phone with this key feature
OnePlus has introduced the world to its latest mid-range phone, and only a handful of more expensive phones can match it in one particular area
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3 ways Circle to Search is getting even better
Here's how Google's Circle to Search feature is becoming more versatile, with new updates that boost its functionality
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This is every Samsung product launched at Unpacked 2024
New AI-powered foldable smartphones, a rival to Apple's Watch Ultra, a first-generation wearable and more
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Samsung's Z Flip 6 and Fold 6 are the first foldables with this milestone
Both devices match the Galaxy S24 series in one key area, becoming the first folding phones to do so
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Samsung's new foldables go all-in on AI, but is that enough?
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 are jam-packed with AI features, but with only minor hardware improvements, is that enough to compete in 2024?
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Samsung may have fixed two of the Z Flip’s major issues, but another big one remains
The new Galaxy Z Flip 6 addresses two of the major problems we had with the Flip 5, but inexplicably leaves another unchanged
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The Galaxy Z Fold 6 could be the perfect device for trips abroad
Book-style foldables are already a great choice for travelling, but Samsung’s new smartphone takes things to the next level
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The 5 Galaxy Z Flip 6 upgrades that I'm most excited for
On first impressions, not much has changed on Samsung’s latest flip phone, but there are some exciting improvements if you dig a little deeper
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Why won't my phone turn on?
If your phone won't turn on, the most important thing is to find the cause. Don't worry, though, as there are many ways to turn it back on again
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The OnePlus Nord 4's design is both a blessing and a curse
The Nord 4's new metal unibody design means it instantly stands out from the crowd, though it's not an improvement in all areas
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Nothing's CMF Phone 1 is exactly what the smartphone market needs – fun
The budget-friendly sub-brand is here with its first smartphone, aiming to shake up a stagnant market with bold design
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OnePlus confirms the four new products it's launching this month
OnePlus is holding an event on 16 July in Milan, and the company has already revealed which devices will be unveiled in Italy
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OnePlus teases metal unibody design for its next Nord phone
The company's next mid-ranger – likely known as the Nord 4 – is launching in Milan later this month, and its build could be something of a throwback
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WhatsApp: Three new features that are now available to everyone
Some new features on WhatsApp can easily be missed. However, these three shouldn't be overlooked
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Why is my phone charging slowly?
If your phone is charging slowly, there could be a problem. Here are some things to try to get your device charging at full speed again
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What is an eSIM and can you get one on your phone?
Some smartphones have the option for an eSIM, while others have removed the physical port altogether. Here's what this means for you
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This phone was amazing for a day at Wimbledon in three ways, but awful in one
I don’t regret taking it to the All England Club, but a significant flaw threatened to ruin my experience
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This phone has the first macro camera that I actually enjoyed using
Terrible macro cameras are an all-too-common presence on modern smartphones, but one handset has emphatically bucked the trend
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Why am I so excited about a budget phone launch?
‘Wonderful by design’ has me all eyes and ears on the first CMF smartphone, which won't be your average budget handset
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WhatsApp sets new 30-day deadline – here's what you need to do now
Anyone who backs up their WhatsApp chats with Google Drive currently will receive a warning from the app. This is why
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When is the next Google launch event?
When will the next Made by Google event be and what will it be for?
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The Nothing Phone (3) won't be released until next year
Despite a number of credible rumours, Nothing won't release a second smartphone in 2024. However, we know what to expect next year
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When is the next Samsung event and what might it announce?
Samsung’s second Galaxy Unpacked of the year is expected to focus on foldables and wearables, and it's happening very soon
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I finally got my hands on the phone I dreamt of having as a kid
As a millennial, I still get a little thrill from seeing a flip phone – and the latest launch from Motorola leans into that nostalgia factor
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This new £299 OnePlus phone betters most flagships in one key area
OnePlus has unveiled the Nord CE 4 Lite 5G, a new mid-range phone with specs you won’t find on some handsets costing three times the price
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Why Apple won't let its AI work on the regular iPhone 15
Is Apple's high minimum requirements for Apple Intelligence only intended to force its devices to make expensive new purchases? Apple denies this and explains the real reasons
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Whatever you do, don’t buy a flip phone right now
Ready to join the flip side? Now is the worst time of the year to buy a new flip phone, but it'll make a lot more sense in just a few weeks
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