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These are the best smartwatches for Android [Late 2021]

Black Friday and associated holiday sales are some of the best times to buy a smartwatch, but many Android users don’t have a definitive go-to option for a smartwatch. In late 2021, these are the best smartwatches you can buy for nearly any Android phone. Best overall: Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 While Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 is definitely best optimized for Galaxy smartphones, it’s still the…
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Gift Guide: Photography and videography gifts for iPhone users

Photography and videography gifts are a great option for anyone who sees their iPhone as a camera first and a phone second. Many of the options are equally useful for those who also shoot with a mirrorless or DSLR camera. Here are some ideas for gifts at all budget levels…
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How to watch Thanksgiving day football on Android, Google TV, Chromecast, etc.

Thanksgiving Day football is here, and that means just about everyone and their brother in the US will want to watch the games. Here’s how you can watch the three Thanksgiving Day football games today at 12:30 pm ET, 4:30 pm ET, and 8:20 pm ET tonight on Android devices, Google TV, and Chromecast. Table of contents Bears vs. Lions Raiders vs. Cowboys Saints vs. Buffalo Bills Bears vs.
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One UI 4.0 hands-on: Android 12 for Samsung devices [Video]

Just a month after the stable Android 12 update dropped for Google Pixel devices, Samsung followed suit by unleashing One UI 4.0 for selected Galaxy devices, including the S21 Ultra. Unlike the major overhaul we’ve seen on Google’s own smartphones, the changes for…
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Is Google’s 30W charger for Pixel 6 worth it when third-party alternatives hit the same speeds?

Google heavily implied that the Pixel 6 had super-fast charging by selling a 30W charger for the device. However, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are instead capped at around 23W for wired charging. So, is Google’s charger actually worth buying? Or would third-party alternatives be a better value? Why doesn’t Pixel 6 charge at 30W? As mentioned, it was pretty heavily implied that Google’s…
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How to add camera and mic access tiles to Quick Settings in Android 12

Privacy is a very big concern among many consumers these days, and for a multitude of great reasons. Android 12 tried to address a couple of those issues, helping users to feel a little safer when using their devices. That’s why one feature implemented was an option to block camera and mic access built directly into the Quick Settings. Here’s how you can set it up and use it. What are Quick…
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