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This $12 USB-C accessory is one of the best investments I've made for my electronics

I've always valued these straightforward accessories - and now, they're more practical than ever.

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How to enable earthquake alerts on your Android phone (including these Samsung models)
What I'm most excited about for Android 16
I upgraded my Pixel 9 Pro to Android 16 - here's what I love (and what's still missing)
Planck SSD
Why I recommend this budget Android phone to most people over Samsung and Google
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I found a budget Motorola with a better battery than smartphones twice the price
GOTRAX 4 electric scooter

This $12 USB-C accessory is one of the best investments I've made for my electronics

I've always valued these straightforward accessories - and now, they're more practical than ever.
in 3 hours by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Mobile Accessories
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How to enable earthquake alerts on your Android phone (including these Samsung models)

These potentially life-saving alerts now cover the entire nation - plus, Samsung just announced its own system.
8 hours ago by Artie Beaty in Smartphones
What I'm most excited about for Android 16

I upgraded my Pixel 9 Pro to Android 16 - here's what I love (and what's still missing)

Two of the most anticipated features in Android 16 have been delayed - but here's why that's not necessarily a bad thing.
11 hours ago by Jack Wallen in Smartphones
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Why I recommend this budget Android phone to most people over Samsung and Google

The Nothing Phone 3a Pro proves that not all Androids have to look the same. Its unique design is enhanced with a clean yet highly customziable user interface.
12 hours ago by Kerry Wan in Smartphones
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I found a budget Motorola with a better battery than smartphones twice the price

The Moto G 2025 raises the bar for budget phones with its multi-day battery life and unexpectedly solid cameras.
12 hours ago by Cesar Cadenas in Smartphones
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I gave up my iPhone for dumbphone with no apps. A month later, here's my take

The Light Phone 3 brings a crisp AMOLED display and premium form factor to an ultra-minimalist device (with no email!)
13 hours ago by Kyle Kucharski in Smartphones
My tether tag set up.

This overlooked phone accessory gave me a greater sense of security - and it's not a case

Phone snatching is on the rise, and tether tags claim to be a solution. But are they any good?
13 hours ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Mobile Accessories
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Why I recommend this power bank to most iPhone users - especially if you travel often

The Nitecore NW5000 is ultrathin, ultralight, and rocks a carbon fiber finish.
14 hours ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Mobile Accessories
Electronics grade silicone adhesive saves the day... eventually!

This stuff has replaced super glue for my electronic repairs - and it's cheaper

I've used every adhesive under the sun, but sometimes electronics-grade silicone is all it takes to save the day.
15 hours ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Mobile Accessories
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How to clear your Android phone cache (and why you should do it before installing Android 16)

You'll be surprised at how much smoother and faster your device performs.
16 hours ago by Elyse Betters Picaro in Android
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Updating your iPhone to iOS 18.5? Here are 6 settings I recommend changing ASAP

Just updated your iPhone to iOS 18.5? Do these key things right away to ensure everything runs smoothly.
18 hours ago by Lance Whitney in iOS
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These apps are quietly draining your phone battery - how to find and shut them down

These surprising apps are firing up enormous server farms miles away, processing data nobody asked for, and quietly killing your phone's battery, says one expert.
18 hours ago by Lance Whitney in Smartphones
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This $500 Motorola has no business being this good for the price

The Motorola Edge has a fantastic OLED screen with all-day battery life, and its booming speakers let it double as a mini theater.
18 hours ago by Cesar Cadenas in Smartphones
iOS 26 on iPhone 16 Pro

You can download the iOS 26 beta on your iPhone right now. Here's how (and which models support it)

The latest iPhone developer beta introduces one of the most dramatic iOS redesigns to date. Here's how to install it on a supported device.
20 hours ago by Maria Diaz in iPhone
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Finally, Bluetooth trackers that are louder and more durable than Apple AirTags

Rolling Square's AirCard Pro and AirNotch Pro will do most tracking work while offering useful design features. Plus, they're on sale.
1 day ago by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes in Mobile Accessories
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