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These are our favorite new Android 12 features so far

The Android 12 beta is here, finally giving us a good look at what Android 12 will eventually look like. Here are our favorite Android 12 features so far.
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The latest version of Google Chrome is now up to 23% faster

New in Chrome version 91 are some under-the-hood changes to Javascript that Google claims make the browser up to up to 23% faster. 
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The Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G tablet has a low price, but at the expense of the screen

Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G tablet is cheaper than last year's Galaxy Tab S7 models, and while it gains 5G as standard, the screen isn't as high-spec.
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Acer launches the first 17-inch Chromebook, and it’s just $380

Acer is taking Google's Chromebooks to new places with the launch of the world's first 17-inch Chromebook model, the Acer Chromebook 317.
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Xiaomi joins the affordable 5G phone battle with the new Redmi Note 10 5G

Xiaomi has joined in the battle for affordable 5G phone supremacy with the new Redmi Note 10 5G. Announced for the U.K., it's part of a growing trend.
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The best Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra screen protectors

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is one of the most luxurious phones available. You'll want to protect that investment, and these screen protectors will help with that.
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Returning to the easy-to-live-with Pixel 5 shows the task ahead for the Pixel 6

It has been around half a year since the Google Pixel 5 was released, so we revisited it to see how it is today, and where the Pixel 6 needs to improve.
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Android’s Live Caption can caption any video. Here’s how to turn it on

If you're deaf or hard of hearing then the Live Caption feature in Android will be of interest. We explain how to turn on Live Caption in Android right here.
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Google deploys a Jaguar I-Pace as its first all-electric Street View car

It's taken a while, but Google has finally gotten around to deploying its first all-electric car for capturing Street View imagery.
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Asus is reportedly making the world’s first 17-inch Chromebook

If you've ever dreamed of a larger Chromebook, those wishes may be coming true. Asus is reportedly working on a 17-inch Chrome OS laptop.
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HP’s sleek enterprise Chromebook gets Intel 11th-gen upgrade

HP is refreshing its 14-inch enterprise Chromebook with Intel's latest 11th Gen silicon. And with Parallels Desktop support, it can even run Win32 apps!
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The best wireless phone chargers for iPhone or Android

Charging your smartphone can be a chore, but we've rounded up the best wireless phone chargers for iPhone and Android to make the job a little easier for you.

The best Samsung Galaxy Note 10 cases and covers

Small but mighty, the Galaxy Note 10’s gorgeous looks and 6.3-inch screen deserve protection. Keep your Note 10 safe with the best cases and covers.
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How much RAM does a smartphone actually need? We asked the experts

No one wants a sluggish phone, but you’d be forgiven for wondering if 16GB of RAM is the answer. But is it really needed? How much RAM does a smartphone need?
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The best Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus cases and covers

Can't get enough of big phones? The Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is absolutely up your alley. But it's still fragile. Protect it with the best Galaxy S10 Plus cases.
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Honor and Qualcomm deal signals a new beginning for Honor, and new phones for us

Newly independent phone maker Honor has struck a deal with Qualcomm, and confirmed the future Honor 50 and Honor Magic phones will use its processors.
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Smart home fragmentation may become thing of the past thanks to Matter protocol

Tired of having to use multiple device apps to run your smart home? Google and a handful of other smart tech developers have big plans for unifying smart gear.
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Chromebooks at Google I/O 2021: Everything new that’s been announced

There's a lot to be excited about for the future of Chromebooks. Here's everything new in the world of Chromebooks coming out of Google I/O 2021.
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Chromebooks are officially moving to Android 11. Here’s why that matters

Google says Chromebooks will be updated to Android 11 throughout this year, and it's a big deal for the security, performance, and the update schedule.
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G brings premium features to a cheaper chip

Qualcomm has announced yet another 7-series chip, in the form of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. The chipset offers a triple ISP, improved performance, and more.
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Common Google Pixel 3 problems and how to fix them

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are a year old, and with time comes bugs, problems, and glitches that users discover. Here are potential ways to fix them.
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The Poco M3 Pro 5G is the latest low-cost 5G phone to use the MediaTek 700 chip

The Poco M3 Pro 5G is the latest low-cost 5G phone to arrive, and like its close competitor the Realme 8 5G, it uses the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor.
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Everything Google didn’t announce at Google I/O 2021

A lot was announced at Google I/O 2021, but a lot wasn't. Here's what wasn't announced, but might show up in the next few months.
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Google I/O 2021: All of the biggest announcements

Google I/O is back as a virtual event, and it's packed full of amazing new products and updates.
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Smart Home at Google I/O 2021: Everything new

Google announced a handful of new smart home innovations at the return of the company's annual I/O event. Here's a breakdown of the latest innovations.
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Together, Google and Samsung just may have a chance to beat the Apple Watch

The newly announced Wear platform is a joint effort between Google and Samsung, and it just may have a chance to take on the Apple Watch.
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Wearables at Google I/O 2021: Everything new announced today

Google and Samsung are partnering on a revamped Wear OS experience featuring improved app performance, battery health, and a suite of fitness-tracking perks.
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Stadia was a no-show during Google’s 2-hour I/O keynote

Google Stadia wasn't mentioned once during Google's two-hour I/O keynote. We're not surprised.
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In Google’s new world, your phone camera is for way more than taking photos

From rashes to hiking boots, Google wants you to use your phone’s camera for asking about everything.
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Google shows off its amazing new Quantum A.I. Campus

At Google I/O, the company announced its new Quantum A.I. Campus, a Santa Barbara, California, facility which will advance Google’s considerable quantum ambitions.
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Android 12 Beta 1: Is it worth installing?

The first beta of Android 12 is finally here, allowing developers and brave users to test out the next-generation operating system. But should you install it?
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Google sees fault in camera algorithms, vows to improve skin tone representation

Google's strength in photography is well-known, but that power isn't perfect. It's now focusing on ensuring its algorithms properly represent all skin tones.
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Google Photos now shows more of the photos you want, fewer of the ones you don’t

Google has enhanced Google Photos to show you pictures you may have forgotten -- and added a way to hide away the ones you'd rather others didn't see at all.
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Android at Google I/O 2021: Everything new

After a few months of Developer Previews, the Android 12 Beta program is here. Here's everything new in Android 12 that Google announced at Google I/O 2021.