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What to look for when buying a used Android phone or tablet

January 13, 2023
Buying an older smartphone or tablet has always been a great way to save some money, but is it really better than buying something new? That depends, but here are a few things to look out for if you’re trying to buy a used Android phone or tablet. Where should you buy? One of the first things you should consider when looking to buy a used Android phone or tablet is where you’re buying. For…
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A new Chromecast with Google TV is in the works

January 13, 2023
New evidence strongly suggests that a new Chromecast with Google TV dongle is on the way. In 2020, Google made a significant change to the Chromecast lineup, ditching the longstanding Cast OS in favor of using Android TV — or, more specifically, the newly revamped…
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Third-party app brings Dynamic Island to any iPhone, but is it just a party trick?

January 13, 2023
A developer has just brought the Dynamic Island – currently exclusive to the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max – to any iPhone running iOS 16 through iOS 16.1.2. While the Pro iPhones have a physically different shape to the screen for this island, the software portion is still able to be run in the location of the notch on previous iPhones and show directions, battery charging, and currently playing…
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Samsung Galaxy A14 is now available for $199 with four years of updates

January 12, 2023
Announced earlier this month at CES 2023, Samsung has officially opened up sales of the Galaxy A14 5G in the United States. The Galaxy A14 is Samsung’s first budget phone of 2023, but it packs a punch. The device costs just $199, but has a pretty stellar promise for software support. Two major Android upgrades and four years of security patches. That’s a big upgrade over what you’ll normally…
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Here’s how and why you should set up cardio fitness on Apple Watch and iPhone

January 12, 2023
One of the valuable, and lesser-known health features of Apple Watch is cardio fitness. The measurement is based on your VO2 max which Apple Watch can estimate when recording three specific workouts. Follow along for a look at how to use cardio fitness on Apple Watch and iPhone including why it’s important, how to set it up, and how to measure/view cardio fitness levels. Table of…
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