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Wednesday - 15th July, 2026
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T-Mobile served notice after going back on its word

Longtime T-Mobile customers are seething over forced plan changes that have raised their monthly bills by at least $6 for each line. Many have threatened to leave, but only a few seem to have actually done so. Most will stay put, shattering the idea...

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Tuesday - 14th July, 2026
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Samsung teases key changes coming to the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2

We've got just about a week until Samsung unveils its upcoming foldables and wearable devices. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 have already received plenty of attention, and Samsung is now turning the spotlight toward the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch...

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Monday - 13th July, 2026
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Samsung could replace a key Galaxy S27 component to cut costs

The Galaxy S27 lineup is still many months away from its release window, but we have already started hearing early rumors about its components and features. It was recently reported that it will contain four models: the base S27, the S27 Plus, the S27...

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Sunday - 12th July, 2026
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"Free" isn't a word you normally associate with Disney, but it soon might be used…

It was November 2019 when the Disney+ video streamer app and website launched. From the getgo, it was another big media hit for the House of Mouse. Now, the powers that be at Disney have reportedly been in discussions about offering a free tier of...

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Saturday - 11th July, 2026
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AT&T settles lawsuit with employees for $184.1 million

Did one of the "Big 3" wireless carriers in the US rip off its current and former employees? 300,000 AT&T employees think so as they accused the company of shortchanging their pension payments. This has now turned into a class-action suit and a...

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Friday - 10th July, 2026
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Forget the Pixel 11: the Pixel 12 could be Google's first flagship worth its premium price

If you ask Pixel users to set aside their biases and honestly tell you whether they are truly impressed with the performance of their Pixel phones given the flagship prices, the answer would most likely be a big NO. I, personally, own a Pixel 10, and...

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Thursday - 9th July, 2026
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Trouble in paradise? The iPhone Ultra story may have taken a surprising turn

We've already found out that Apple might have recruited workers to assemble the iPhone Ultra. Some sources have also recently explained mass production is on track (machine translated), refuting earlier rumors of a delay. But now, a fresh tip suggests...

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Wednesday - 8th July, 2026
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Motorola's latest big-battery mid-ranger also comes with bright colors and an excellent price

If you want to beat Samsung and Apple, you need to flood the smartphone market and especially key regions like India with as many feature-packed mid-rangers and affordable high-enders as possible... even if that means diluting your brand and making it...

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Tuesday - 7th July, 2026
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Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra battery and charging: Everything we know so far

There is still plenty of time until Samsung officially unveils its next flagship phone, the Galaxy S27 Ultra, but early leaks and rumors have already started appearing and the most heated debate is about its battery size.Samsung has been using the same...

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Monday - 6th July, 2026
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The next stage for Galaxy S26 users is almost here - but when will everyone else join in?

Less than two months after opening One UI 9 Beta for enthusiastic Galaxy S26 owners, Samsung is now reportedly on the verge of releasing a stable version. That suggests the company is moving on schedule and will most likely launch the One UI 9 stable...

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Sunday - 5th July, 2026
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Android users can save a step when Google adds these widgets

A couple of years ago, Google added a feature for the Play Store called Collections. With this feature, similar apps are grouped together and placed in one of eight categories: Food, Game, Listen, Read, Shop, Social, Travel, and Watch. Currently,...

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Saturday - 4th July, 2026
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Google Maps wants to be the passenger princess that actually helps

On second thought, AI might actually transform how we use our phones in the near future. Google has already previewed what that would be like with the conversational Ask Maps feature and Gemini-powered multi-step task handling. Now, Google Maps seems...

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Friday - 3rd July, 2026
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Google is going to pay billions for forcing these apps on your phone

Remember the big antitrust lawsuit against Google from years back? Probably not, and I kind of forgot about it too, until the recent development. After the latest European Court of Justice ruling, Google is finally going to pay a huge amount of money,...

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Thursday - 2nd July, 2026
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This Galaxy S27 series leak is easily the best one I've seen so far

The Galaxy S26 proved to be a huge success for Samsung. Honestly, I thought the S27 had such big shoes to fill that it might not be able to surpass the record-breaking sales. But an exclusive piece of information from South Korean outlet The Elec...

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Wednesday - 1st July, 2026
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Samsung's roadmap is what could change Galaxy phones forever

Samsung isn't exactly known for creating supreme processors that overshadow every other manufacturer. However, continuous optimizations and improvements within Samsung Foundry are what led to the Exynos 2600 becoming a proper Qualcomm Snapdragon 8...

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Tuesday - 30th June, 2026
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At $120 off, the Galaxy S26 is a compact powerhouse waiting to be snatched up

Amazon may be offering a massive $280 discount on the Galaxy Z Flip 7 with 512GB of storage right now, but if you’re looking for a powerful, compact phone with a more traditional form factor, I think you’ll really appreciate the retailer’s deal on the...

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Monday - 29th June, 2026
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These popular Galaxy S, Galaxy A phones will not get the big One UI 9 update

Android 17 is at the door and so is Samsung's take on it, called One UI 9. But not all Galaxy phones and tablets will get One UI 9 - there are hardware limitations to what a phone can support in terms of software. It's not just ancient Samsung devices...

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Sunday - 28th June, 2026
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New packaging for Apple's A20 Pro chip should keep the iPhone 18 Pro series feeling cool

Last September, just days before Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 series, we told you that 2026's iPhone 18 line would be cooler thanks to a new packaging design for the A20 chip called WaferLevel Multi-Chip Module (WMCM). With this new structural...

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Saturday - 27th June, 2026
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IPhone 18 Pro camera module will reportedly be a little thicker, but that is actually good news

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to be unveiled in less than three months, alongside the foldable iPhone Ultra. A Weibo post from leaker Fixed Focus Digital brings us some information about the Wide camera on the iPhone 18 Pro...

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Friday - 26th June, 2026
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Galaxy Tab S10+ is even harder to pass up in the final hours of Prime Day

Still haven't upgraded your tech? You might want to hurry if you're looking to score some good savings on your next devices, as Prime Day is set to end in less than 24 hours. But while the clock is ticking, some Android tablets are suddenly becoming...

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Thursday - 25th June, 2026
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Samsung's rugged Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) hits mainstream affordability with $305 discount

What better time to buy last year's Galaxy Watch Ultra than right after getting (unofficial) confirmation that a proper sequel to Samsung's first-gen rugged smartwatch is (probably) mere weeks away?I'm not even joking, as the Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025)...

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Wednesday - 24th June, 2026
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Samsung's humongous Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ leaps to the top of your summer shopping list at $265…

Not ready to settle for the 10.9-inch Galaxy Tab S10 FE mid-ranger at its unbeatable $250 Prime Day discount? Does the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra still feel a little rich for your blood (even at up to a whopping $500 off its list price)? Then why not opt for...

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Tuesday - 23rd June, 2026
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Amazon's Galaxy Z Flip 7 Prime Day deal is weird (in a good way) and unlikely to last long

Quick, what do the latest and greatest Galaxy S26, S26 Ultra, and Z Fold 7 promotions have in common? Yes, they're all available exclusively for Amazon Prime members and they make some of the best Android phones around cheaper than ever before, but...

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Monday - 22nd June, 2026
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The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the best early Prime Day deal for adventurous shoppers at a $300…

It takes a lot of courage to buy a new tech product just 24 hours before a massive sales event like Prime Day is scheduled to kick off, but if you're the kind of shopper who knows exactly what they want and you've been keeping an eye on a specific...

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Sunday - 21st June, 2026
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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 hit their lowest price in a unicorn-rare early Prime Day deal

Amazon Prime Day is just a few days away, but the e-commerce giant is already setting the tone for discounts. If you were planning to buy a new pair of Beats earbuds during the event, you should definitely check out the Powerbeats Pro 2. These puppies...

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Saturday - 20th June, 2026
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Foldable iPhone or the Galaxy Z Fold 8? There’s one correct answer

This year’s foldable flagship rivalry will be unlike anything that we have seen before. That’s because this year, Samsung’s newest foldables will go toe to toe with Apple’s long-awaited foldable iPhone, also known as the iPhone Ultra. Apple’s foray...

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Friday - 19th June, 2026
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AirPods Pro 3 get even cheaper in an unbelievable Walmart twist

Remember Walmart's recent discount on the best Apple earbuds? This might sound unbelievable, but it's just become even better. Yep, the AirPods Pro 3, which will normally cost you $249 (that's more than a new Galaxy A17), have dipped to just $169 at...

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Thursday - 18th June, 2026
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At $122 off, the Sony WH-1000XM5 brings flagship audio and ANC at a more affordable price

As a music lover, I can appreciate a massive discount on a set of some of the best headphones on the market. That’s why I’m excited to share that the Sony WH-1000XM5 are selling for $122 off their price on Amazon, dropping below $279. The Sony...

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Wednesday - 17th June, 2026
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Apple Watch Series 11 becomes the perfect daily companion after $100 Amazon Discount

The best smartwatch for most Apple users is undoubtedly the Apple Watch Series 11. That's why I'm excited to share that you can still snatch one for $100 off its price on Amazon. Yep, the retailer still has the 46mm GPS version of this handsome fella...

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Tuesday - 16th June, 2026
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Some want to undo the $1 billion deal meant to improve Verizon's network

The $1 billion Verizon spectrum deal that was approved by the FCC - and which is meant to enhance Verizon's network - is not to the liking of some rural wireless carriers and consumer advocates. The main concern is that Verizon, being the giant that it...

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Monday - 15th June, 2026
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The surprisingly powerful Nothing Ear (open) buds score an unbeatable Prime-exclusive…

Although I don't have a (functional) crystal ball or any kind of early access to next week's Amazon Prime Day 2026 sales event, something tells me the e-commerce giant's latest Nothing Ear (open) deal will be almost impossible to beat.As such, I would...

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Sunday - 14th June, 2026
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Niantic denies rumor about the U.S. military using Pokemon Go data to train drones

Despite rumors to the contrary, mobile video game Pokémon Go is not being used by the U.S. military to train drones. Last week, a report from Dutch blog Trouw said that 30 billion scans from hundreds of millions of game players reportedly helped the...

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Saturday - 13th June, 2026
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Facebook and Instagram had massive outages on Friday

On Friday, social media apps and websites run by Meta suffered a huge outage. For example, at 9:13 AM EDT on Friday morning, 21 Facebook users complained to Downdetector.com about their inability to access Facebook. That number soared to 109,186 just...

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Friday - 12th June, 2026
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Amazon's latest Galaxy S26+ discount is so massive that it might just be a mistake

Although it certainly hasn't been surprising to see the least popular member of the Galaxy S26 family sold at significantly heftier discounts than its little brother relatively quickly after the release of Samsung's newest ultra-high-end handsets, I...

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Thursday - 11th June, 2026
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Lenovo is reportedly planning another unpopular move - here's why you may want to pay attention

Back in April, Lenovo quietly raised prices across all tablets, resulting in increases of $30 to $70 for US customers. The company based the move to the rising costs of key components, such as memory and chips. Now, it appears another hike may be on...

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Monday - 8th June, 2026
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The iPhone Ultra could revive a feature millions have missed since the iPhone X: here's why App…

The iPhone Ultra is probably one of the most anticipated product releases of this year. It's going to be the first foldable from Apple - the tech company that has always taken a conservative approach in adopting new technology, whether it be...

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Sunday - 7th June, 2026
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T-Mobile customers are still screaming at the carrier to abandon its T-Life plans

The transition to conducting all operations via the T-Life app for T-Mobile customers is underway, with a deadline of making everything digital by August 1. Despite there being no realistic reversal in sight, customers are still screaming at the...

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Saturday - 6th June, 2026
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Another day, another Google shutdown: Google just killed one of my most-used Pixel 10 apps

Google has plenty of apps that are exclusively available to its Pixel phones. One of these is the Pixel Studio application that I use almost daily on my Pixel 10. However, it is now confirmed that Google is completely shutting it down. Bye bye, Pixel...

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Friday - 5th June, 2026
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The upcoming Galaxy A27 proves size only matters in one area

The upcoming Galaxy A27 hasn't been a secret, with renders and supposed specs already having leaked. Now, it appears the phone is one step closer to launch. The Galaxy A27 might be just around the cornerThe Galaxy A27 has just received clearance from...

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Thursday - 4th June, 2026
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This long-overdue Pixel upgrade might make you ditch carrier voicemail for good

Your Pixel phone comes with some really cool hidden features that you might not be aware of. One of these is the "Take a Message" feature in Google's phone app. It is reportedly getting a very useful upgrade, which would make it even better than...

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Wednesday - 3rd June, 2026
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At $150 off, Garmin Instinct 3 is the hottest choice for the wilderness this summer

While I appreciate what Samsung and Apple are trying to do with their Galaxy Watch Ultra and Apple Watch Ultra series, Garmin remains the undisputed king of the rugged, outdoor smartwatch game. Sure, Samsung’s and Apple’s uber-premium wearables are...

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Monday - 1st June, 2026
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Gemini broke Google Photos search, and users aren't happy

Google’s AI-powered Ask Photos feature was first announced on May 14, 2024, and entered an early access rollout in the US on September 5, 2024. Now, more than a year and a half later, the feature is still broken, and people are starting to lose...

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Sunday - 31st May, 2026
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Samsung employee spotted using wide Galaxy Z Fold 8 in public

If the numerous leaks that have surfaced so far haven't satiated your curiosity about Samsung's upcoming wide foldable handset, which will plainly be called the Galaxy Z Fold 8, seeing it in the wild just might. Employee makes an oopsieWith Samsung's...

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