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Galaxy S23 packaging is fully recyclable as Samsung pushes for more sustainable products

February 2, 2023
Samsung is continuing it commitment to sustainability with the Galaxy S23 by introducing more recycled materials and reducing plastic packaging. While the (for some, annual) cycle of switching smartphones can be fun and exciting, it comes at a cost to the planet by using up materials and eventually becoming e-waste. Samsung is fighting back against that by building the Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23…
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Galaxy S23 vs. Pixel 7: Battle of the base model [Video]

February 2, 2023
When Samsung launches the Galaxy S-series, the industry sits up and takes note. As competition has become heated in the flagship space, where does the Galaxy S23 sit when compared to Google’s Pixel 7? Let’s examine the information. Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Which is the…
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Galaxy S23 Ultra will let you share a live Samsung Notes document with Google Meet

February 2, 2023
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is a productivity-driven device with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, an inset S Pen, and a massive display. To build on that, the S23 Ultra will let users co-edit shared documents with Google Meet’s live sharing capability. Google Meet introduced a feature under the now-defunct Google Duo that allowed users to share their screens and have the other party participate in whatever they…
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Samsung making XR device powered by Android and Qualcomm chip

February 2, 2023
Besides the S23 and Galaxy Book 3 series, Samsung today announced that it’s working on “extended reality” (XR) products alongside Google and Qualcomm. Android SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon appeared at the end of Unpacked 2023 to talk about the…
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Where to pre-order the Galaxy S23, S23+, or S23 Ultra and get the best deal

February 2, 2023
Though Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series doesn’t take a jump in pricing from last year’s models, that doesn’t mean paying full price is necessary. Samsung and its partners offer up some pretty good pre-order deals. Here’s where you can pre-order the Galaxy S23, S23+, or S23 Ultra and get the best deal. Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra pre-orders While the S23 lineup looks remarkably similar to…
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Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 now available for Pixel phones

February 2, 2023
Android 13 QPR2 Beta 3 is rolling out today as what should be the final major preview before the stable launch in March. It notably still features the January 2023 security patch, which could be addressed with an update (like a Beta 3.1) later on. The following issues…
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You can get 15% cash back on a Galaxy S23 from Rakuten

February 2, 2023
After launching support for the Google Store just in time for the Pixel 7, Rakuten is now offering massively boosted rates for the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, offering up to 15% cash back. Rakuten has long offered online shoppers a chance to get a buck or two back on their…
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OnePlus tries to throw shade at Samsung’s new Galaxy S23 series – will the OnePlus 11 live up to it?

February 2, 2023
Two of Android’s big flagship phones are launching within just days of each other. The OnePlus 11 is set to hit the global market next week, and Samsung just announced the Galaxy S23 series today. And through the launch even, OnePlus has been trying its hardest to throw shade at Samsung’s smartphones. While a good portion of Samsung’s event showcased the unity between Samsung, Qualcomm…
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