Best iPhone 11 cases in 2023
Apple's iPhone 11 has a glass build, and these excellent cases will only help protect it against accidents. It's better to be safe than sorry!
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Best Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro deals in 2023
Here are all the best deals on the new Google Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro right now.
The Google Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro are two of the best Android phones you can buy right now. They're not radically different from their predecessors, but Google has retained all the good features of the outgoing models while improving the overall experience. The Pixel 7 series phones are powered by Google's second-generation Tensor chip, and they have a slightly updated design with some fun colorways like Hazel and Lemongrass. If you're interested in buying these new phones in the U.S. and are wondering where to find the best deals, then you've come to the right place.
Nothing Ear (2) brings audio overhaul with Hi-Res Audio, dual-chamber design, and custom designed diaphragm
Nothing doesn't stray far when it comes to design but instead focuses on refinement for the Ear (2) launch.
After months of rumors, leaks, and teasing, the Nothing Ear (2) has finally been announced. That's right, what you're looking at is a follow-up to the Ear (1), which made its debut towards the end of 2021. Two years have passed and while the design remains near identical to the previous model, a lot has changed under the hood.
Nothing Ear 2 review: Doubling down on what works
Nothing's Ear 2 are now here, showing that sometimes all you need is a solid pair of earphones.
Nothing has been making some waves since its inception in 2020, following the advent of both a set of earphones and a smartphone. The Nothing Ear 1 were well received at launch, and the Nothing Phone 1 was a good phone with even better marketing. Now, the Nothing Ear 2 are here, and they double down on a lot of what worked with the original Ear 1 while bringing in some key improvements that make them a much better product overall.
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G: Here's everything you need to know about the new mid-range phone in town
Samsung's new entry in the mid-range Galaxy A-series is now official. Here's everything you need to know before buying the Galaxy A54 5G.
The Galaxy A series has been a heavy-hitter for Samsung for quite some time now, and it has given us some amazing phones in the mid-range segment. It's just as important as the Galaxy S series or the foldable lineup — if not more — for Samsung as it allows the company to establish a strong presence in the mid-range and budget markets. The Galaxy A53 was one of the best mid-range phones to come out of 2022 that ended up making it to many of our recommendations lists here at XDA. But it's time to talk about its successor because the Galaxy A54 5G is now official and is ready to hit the shelves in a couple of weeks.
Rokid's Max AR glasses deliver big visuals in a sleek and lightweight design
Rokid Max is exceptionally lightweight, coming in at 75 grams, and offers plenty of visual spectacle.
Over the past few months, we've seen a surge in AR glasses or similar products, with more and more companies introducing its latest offering, giving customers plenty of great options to choose from. When you hear the name Rokid, chances are, you've probably never heard of the company. But you'll be surprised to know that it has been in business for quite some time, delivering products to businesses and consumers. The firm is now introducing Rokid Max, its latest AR glasses, which offer an immersive visual experience while also keeping things light and sleek.
Qualcomm open sources aptX encoders so that anyone can use them for free
Qualcomm's own aptX encoders are now available for usage in AOSP-related projects.
Wireless headphones and earphones typically use a variety of different codecs to connect to your smartphone. There's SBC, which pretty much all devices support as a baseline, AAC, which is a higher quality licensed codec, and a litany of proprietary formats such as LDAC. One such codec that was also proprietary and required licensing to incorporate into a smartphone was aptX, a codec developed by Qualcomm. That's changing though, as Qualcomm recently open-sourced its aptX and aptX HD encoders by submitting them to the Android Open Source Project.
How to watch Nothing's Ear (2) launch event
Nothing is holding a launch event online, giving the world its first look at the Ear (2).
Since the beginning of the month, Nothing has been hard at work, doing what it does best — creating hype for another one of its products. While we were in the dark for a short period, the company would later announce its next product, the Ear (2). Thankfully, we're just a few hours away from the product's release and Nothing's going to have a video launch for the device, starting at 11am EDT.
Get a Galaxy Z Fold 4 for $750 off in this spectacular limited-time trade-in deal
Samsung's hot deal on the Galaxy Z Fold 4 can score you up to $750 off the retail price with an eligible trade-in.
Samsung's been having some excellent deals so far this week, but if you're looking for a great deal on one of the best foldable smartphones out right now, this is going to be the promotion for you. Samsung is currently offering an incredible trade-in deal that knocks up to $750 off the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 4, bringing it down to just a little over a $1000. That means you can have one of the best foldable smartphones on the market, and get it for just a fraction of the price when it launched. Of course, this promotional pricing won't last long, so you'll want to get it while you can.
Best game controllers for Android in 2023
Looking to buy a controller for your Android smartphone? Here are the best options to consider right now.
Android has evolved into a platform where you can now play games that are not just Candy Crush re-skins. We're talking first-person shooters (FPS) and fast-paced titles such as Call of Duty: Mobile and PUBG Mobile, which are full games playable on your smartphone. There's also the entire world of Android emulation that allows users to play games from older consoles.
The OnePlus 11 is one of the best Android phones, a big change from last year. It's a better value proposition than last year's models, offering top-of-the-line hardware at a much more affordable price point. The device packs Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, an impressive camera setup designed in partnership with Hasselblad, and a gorgeous high refresh rate AMOLED display, which will likely attract many buyers. If you're among the many who have ordered a OnePlus 11 or are planning to do so in the next few days, you should probably buy a case for the device.
watchOS 9: Watch faces, workout views, medication tracking, and everything new
Apple launched watchOS 9 in fall 2022. Here's everything you need to know about this OS update, including its availability, new features, and more.
Apple launched watchOS 9 in late 2022, providing users with new features, fresh watch faces, rich additions, bug fixes, and more. While the release was relatively underwhelming, it still brought plenty of welcome changes to the table that further supercharge recent Apple Watch models. Let's examine the offerings this operating system introduces, its compatibility and release date, and more.
How to install TWRP recovery on Android smartphones
Installing TWRP on an Android device is the first step towards custom development.
TeamWin Recovery Project, more widely known by its TWRP abbreviation, is the most popular custom recovery solution in the Android's aftermarket development scene. For the unaware, TWRP replaces the default recovery environment that came with your device, so you can root your device via Magisk, flash custom ROMs and kernels, create full backups, and so on.
Apple seeds iOS 16.4 Release Candidate to developers, public launch imminent
iOS 16.4 Release Candidate is now available to members of Apple's Developer Program. Here's what's new in this version and how to download it.
Apple publicly launched iOS 16, along with macOS Ventura, back in late 2022. Since then, the great iPhone maker has been working on minor versions to smoothen out leftover bugs and introduce the missing features it has already announced. Now that iOS 16.3.1 has been released in its stable form, the Cupertino firm has started developing the next iOS iteration. iOS 16.4 Release Candidate is now available to those registered in Apple's developer program. Here's a list of the new features and changes included in this updated build.
Complete guide to gesture navigation on iPhone
While many gestures for iPhone are second nature to long-time users, those new to iPhone might need help familiarizing themselves with how it works.
To a long-time iPhone user, gesture navigation is second nature. But to someone new to the OS and devices, especially those switching over from Android, there’s a lot to learn. The latest iPhones, like the iPhone 14, still have physical buttons, including the right side button for toggling power and the left side buttons for adjusting volume. Both can be used for other functions as well, like triple tapping for Emergency SOS, pressing and holding, or even pressing the volume up and power buttons simultaneously to take a screenshot. But this guide provides everything you need to know about iPhone gestures on the best iPhones that require swipes, flicks, and other movements, from the seemingly most simple ones to more complex ones that even avid iPhone users might not realize they can use.
Amazon Fire 7 (2022) vs Amazon Fire 7 Kids (2022): Which tablet should you buy?
The Fire 7 Kids tablet is the exact same as the Fire 7 tablet, but with a giant bumper, a year of Amazon Kids+, and a 2-year guarantee.
When Amazon sent over their Fire 7 tablet for me to review, they also included a Fire 7 Kids tablet. For those of you wondering what the differences are between the Fire 7 and the Fire 7 Kids from a hardware perspective, there aren't any. The Fire 7 Kids tablet comes with a big, poofy, foam rubber case, but inside, the tablet is exactly the same. What separates it from the standard Fire 7 tablet is the extra warranty and excellent Amazon Kids+ software layer. If you read my review of the Amazon Fire 7 tablet, you'll know that this is a cheap "knockabout" tablet that you should buy but not care about all that much.
How to tweak the date and time of a photo on your iPhone or iPad
Your iPhone and iPad can change the date and time of a photo or video without needing to depend on third-party apps. Here's what you need to know.
The latest iPhones, such as the iPhone 14 Pro Max, are packed with technologies, features, and perks. What many users don't know, though, is that you can tweak the date and time of a photo or video on your iPhone without needing to depend on a third-party application. The process is also identical on new iPads, allowing you to fix a photo's time stamp quickly. This is helpful for those times when you get emailed or text a picture and save it to your iCloud. This situation usually means the photo will be labeled with the time you uploaded it rather than when the moment happened. To fix this, all you need to do is grab an iDevice running iOS/iPadOS 15 or later and follow the steps below.
Galaxy S23 vs S23+ vs S23 Ultra: What are the differences between Samsung's latest flagships?
Can't decide which of Samsung's newest devices is for you? There are a lot of small differences that'll help with your decision.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is finally here, and just like in previous years, there are three models to pick from. If you want a basic smartphone with no extra bells and whistles, the Galaxy S23 is for you. If you want just a little bit extra, then the Galaxy S23+ might be up your alley. However, if you want to go all out (and even get an S Pen), you'll want to settle for no less than the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Oppo's Find X6 Pro debuts hoping to become the king of 1-inch sensor smartphones
The Oppo Find X6 Pro has made its release, featuring a beautiful design, a 1-inch camera sensor, and a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.
Oppo has been on a hot streak lately, delivering impressive foldable smartphones with its Find N2 Flip and Find N2. Not one to rest on its laurels, the company is now announcing its Find X6 Pro, featuring a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 1-inch primary camera sensor, impressive design, and a lot of delightful features.
How to download Android 13 for Google Pixel and other Android devices
Google has officially kicked off the Android 13 QPR2 rollout via beta channel. You can download the release right now and give it a try!
Get ready to dig into Android 13! What's more interesting is that, for lucky owners of the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and any devices as old as the Pixel 4a, you’ll be among the first users to see what Android 13 QPR3 has to offer, as Google has already started seeding the update to these phones via beta channel.
March 2023 Google Pixel Watch update is here with Fall Detection and loads of other improvements
Google Pixel Watch users should see a new update today, offering new features, bug fixes, and more.
In addition to the March 2023 update for the Pixel 6 series, Google has released the March 2023 Google Pixel Watch as well. The update is set to roll out to all supported devices over the next week. The update includes bug fixes, access to new settings, Fall Detection, and more.