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TCL 40 NXTPAPER LTE only and 5G budget smartphones with ePaper-like color display.

We’ve never seen a phone with a screen like this before

What happens when you combine an e-ink display with an Android phone? You get the new TCL 40 NXTPAPER smartphone, which is unlike anything we've seen before.
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The best Android apps in 2023: Hand curated by our editors

Finding the best Android apps for your device can be a time-consuming task. We've rounded up our top 50 apps, with something for every occasion.
iMessage on an iPhone 14 Pro Max, plus iMessage on an Android phone using the Beeper app.

This app lets me use iMessage on my Android phone. Here’s how it works

Apple may never put iMessage on Android, but that doesn't mean it's impossible. Here's how you can chat away on iMessage on an Android phone right now.
Honor 90 display.

This $570 Android phone crushes the iPhone 14 Pro in one big way

The Honor 90 offers an extremely high PWM rate of 3,840Hz, which is almost 8x faster than the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Google messages versus samsung messages app icons side by side on Galaxy Z Fold 5.

Google Messages vs. Samsung Messages: Which app should you use?

If you have a Samsung phone, you can do your texting in either Samsung Messages or Google Messages. But which should you choose? We have the answer.
iPhone 12 Mini

The best smartphone case brands in 2023: the 20 best ones

Smartphone cases are everywhere these days, but which ones can you actually trust? Here are the best smartphone case brands as of 2023.
The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7a on a table.

Should you buy the Google Pixel 7 or wait for the Google Pixel 8?

Google is set to release the new Pixel 8 smartphone lineup, replacing the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Should you wait for the new models?
A person holding the Oppo Reno10, showing the back of the phone.

This new Android phone impressed me as soon as I picked it up

I like getting a new phone and then feeling like it's going to be a good one — and that's what I felt with the Oppo Reno 10. Here's why it's been so impressive.
A woman receives a call on her Google Pixel Watch.

Best smartwatch deals: Samsung, Google, Apple, Garmin, and Fitbit

Smartwatches are the fastest-growing category, and they're not slowing down. With so many models available, you can find smartwatch deals all year round.
Google TV free channels.

Google TV gives NFL Sunday Ticket top billing, adds FAST channels

Google TV and Android TV are getting even more free channels in the U.S., and look for NFL Sunday Ticket to place itself front and center.
Samsung Goodlock app logo.

Have a Samsung phone? This is the one app you have to download

Samsung phones are great out of the box, but there's one app you can download to unlock a load of hidden features.
The screen on the Pixel 7 Pro.

Best Google Pixel deals: The 7 Pro already has a $200 discount

You’ve got a few options to choose from if you’re in the market for a Google Pixel device, and we’ve smoked out the best Google Pixel deals right here.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Google Pixel Fold renders next to each other.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 vs. Google Pixel Fold: $1,800 foldable showdown

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Google Pixel Fold are two of the most expensive foldable you can buy in 2023. Which one is the best? We found out.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra sitting on a chair outside, with its screen on.

Samsung’s $1,200 Android tablet is amazing, but you shouldn’t buy it

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is a $1,200 Android tablet with some of the best specs you'll find. But should you buy it? We find out in our review.
Screenshot showing a Cursed Llama exiting a rift

Fortnite: How to find Cursed Llamas and use the Techniques they drop

Finding the Cursed Llamas is only half the fun – it's really the Techniques they drop that are the real prize. Here's everything you need to know about these new powers.
Timer running on the Galaxy Z Flip 5 cover screen.

Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 have a headphone jack?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is a foldable smartphone that seems to have everything you could want. But does it have a headphone jack? Here's where to find out.
iPhone 14 Pro Max and Galaxy S23 Ultra camera modules.

How to check your IMEI number on any iPhone or Android phone

Learn how to check your International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number in various places on iOS and Android. We give you the lowdown on all the options.
smart golf club

The best golf apps for iPhone and Android: 8 best ones in 2023

If you spend hours on the golf course, you need a good golf app. Here are the best golf apps available in 2023 for iPhone and Android!
The screens on the Galaxy A54 and Galaxy S23 Ultra.

How to fix screen burn on your iPhone or Android phone

Image retention or screen burn on OLED smartphone screens can diminish your experience and cause damage. Here's how to restore your pixels to their proper hue.
Two Galaxy Z Fold 5 phones next to each other -- one is open and one is closed.

The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 cases: 10 best ones so far

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is here. Make sure you protect your $1,800 phone with any of these great cases.
The iPhone 14 Pro and Google Pixel 7 Pro's voice recording apps running together.

I record interviews for work. These are my favorite free recorder apps

I sometimes need to record interviews as part of my job, and the best free recorder apps I've used are probably already installed on your phone.
The back of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.

There’s a big problem with Samsung’s new Android tablets

Samsung gave some meaningful upgrades to the Galaxy Tab S9 series. But an Android tablet is only as good as the software it serves, yet One UI seems ignorant.
Character landing in Fortnite.

Fortnite: Where to find Combat Caches and how they work

Finding Combat Caches can be useful for obtaining new weapons and healing items, so we'll tell you where to find and capture them before your opponents do.
White Xiaomi POCO F5 and bluish-green OnePlus Nord 3 held in hand in front of a heap of Android smartphones including OnePlus 11 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.

Your $1,000 smartphone is a bad deal. These cheap phones prove it

Thousand-dollar phones are commonplace in 2023. But these cheap phones will make you think twice before spending that kind of money on a smartphone again.
OnePlus 5 soft gold with the phone app open.

The best apps for a second phone number: our 10 favorites

Back in the old days, a mobile phone functioned as a second phone number. We compile some apps that provide extra phone lines for your current smartphone.
Fortnite Grapple Glove

Fortnite Grapple Gloves: where to find them and how they work

This fan-favorite mobility item has made a return to ensure that players can once again move rapidly across the battle royale map. Here's what you need to know.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 in cream, blue, and black.

Why I’m not ditching my Pixel Fold for the Galaxy Z Fold 5

Samsung has released the Galaxy Z Fold 5. And it looks great! But I'm going to keep on using my Google Pixel Fold. Here's why.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 with its main display open.

3 reasons I’m disappointed by the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

Samsung has revealed the next-generation Galaxy Z Flip 5, and I can't help but feel underwhelmed by it. Here are a few reasons why.
Calender widget on the cover screen on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 price: here’s exactly how much it costs

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 5 is finally here! But how much is it going to cost you? We have all the details.
ChatGPT and OpenAI logos.

ChatGPT app arrives for Android, but there’s a catch

Two months after launching for the iPhone, the ChatGPT app has just arrived for Android so now you can take the popular chatbot with you everywhere you go.
The back of the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Zenfone 10.

This tiny Android phone almost ruined the Galaxy S23 Ultra for me

After using the tiny Asus Zenfone 10 for a few weeks, I had second thoughts about using the Galaxy S23 Ultra again. But I'm so glad I made the change.
Lenovo Tab Extreme showing Chrome.

I made myself try a 14.5-inch tablet — and it didn’t go very well

I spent the past few weeks using one of the largest tablets ever, and I've come to the conclusion that no one really needs tablets this big.
eSIM page on the iPhone 14.

What is an eSIM? Here’s everything you need to know

The humble SIM card is finally on its way out in favor of a new, more advanced technology -- the eSIM. But what is an eSIM? Here's everything you need to know.
Nothing Phone 2 next to the Google Pixel 7.

Nothing Phone 2 vs. Google Pixel 7: which $599 phone is best?

The new Nothing Phone 2 could be the hottest smartphone of the year, but does it have what it takes to compete with Google's Pixel 7? We found out.
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