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If you only restart your phone when something breaks, you may be waiting too long. In many cases, a regular reboot can help keep things running more smoothly.
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Here's How Much Your Original iPhone Is Worth Today
If you can get your hands on the right version of an original iPhone from the mid-2000s, you'll be holding a piece of treasure.
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The 5 Best Perks That Come With The Apple Card
The Apple Card has more going for it than just cash back, with a few standout perks that should make it particularly appealing to Apple users.
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5 Budget Android Tablets More Powerful Than The Amazon Fire
If you're considering an Amazon Fire tablet, it's worth knowing that several Android alternatives offer meaningfully better specs at similar price points.
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Cool New Insta360 Gadget Can Level Up Your iPhone Selfies, But Android Can't Use It As Well
If you take a lot of selfies and want the best photos, you might want to consider getting this latest gadget from Insta360 that attaches to your iPhone.
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Apple Claims No One Using This iOS Feature Has Ever Been Hacked
Apple has equipped the iPhone with numerous security features that protect it from being broken into physically, as well as digitally from malware.
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iOS Just Got Another Google App Before Android, And It Could Change The Way You Write
Despite having its own mobile operating system, Google has once again debuted a powerful new app on iPhone before Android, and it could be a game-changer.
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Don't Buy Antimicrobial Phone Cases - Do This Instead
Antimicrobial phone cases claim they can protect you from germs, but that promise is tough to keep. Here's what you need to know, and what to do instead.
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Can You 3D Print A Phone Case?
3D printing your own phone case is absolutely possible, but whether it's worth it depends on how much protection and customization you actually want.
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Your Samsung Galaxy S26 Just Got One Of Pixel's Most Useful Camera Features
Samsung's latest Galaxy S26 smartphone is loaded with new features, including a popular camera capability shared with Google's Pixel devices.
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Your T-Mobile Plan Might Save You From Netflix's Price Hike
Netflix raised its prices again, but T-Mobile is footing the bill for certain customers. It all comes down to which Netflix plan you subscribe to.
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This Cool New Gadget Turns Your Old Watch Into A Smartwatch For Half The Price
This gadget converts your traditional watch into a smartwatch that offers fitness tracking, media control, and notifications, so you don't need to ditch it.
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Shutdown Vs. Sleep: What's Better For Your PC?
If you use a PC, you must have faced the dilemma of choosing between shutdown and sleep. Here's a breakdown of what makes more sense in different situations.
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Those Cameras On Store Ceilings Can Do A Lot More Than Just Watch For Theft
Those cameras on store ceilings do more than deter theft. In the AI era, they're quietly helping retailers study traffic, stock, and shopper behavior.
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Think iPhones Are Expensive In The U.S.? India Has It Worse
While iPhones have always been expensive flagship devices, they are much cheaper in the U.S. than in countries like India. Here's how much they cost in India.
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What Those Black Dots Under Your MacBook's Apps Mean
Those black dots under your Mac apps aren't just for show. Discover what they signal about system resources and how to hide them for a cleaner Dock.
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5 Things You Didn't Know Your iPhone's Reminders App Could Do
The seemingly basic Reminders app on the iPhone can do a lot more than just remind you of important tasks. Here are some great features in the app.
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Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy
Meta is testing an Instagram subscription with a premium feature that seems useful on paper, but might be a little creepy once you stop and think about it.
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T-Mobile Just Released Its Network-Based Live Translation Beta
Major service provider T-Mobile has just released its network-based live translation feature to a subset of beta users, which doesn't even require an app.
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Hermès' New Calfskin Charging Case Costs More Than Two MacBook Pros
Would you rather have two MacBook Pros or a leather-bound charging case? Here's what you need to know about the new Hermès holder and why it's so expensive.
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China's Robot Schools Are Training Humanoids To Fold Clothes And Wipe Tables
China is developing schools where humanoid robots are taught mundane tasks such as folding clothes and wiping tables, but there's an important reason why.
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Why Are iPads So Much Cheaper Than iPhones?
Apple says too main mobile products, the iPad and the iPhone, but why exactly is the former so much cheaper to buy on average than the latter?
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5 Reasons The MacBook Neo Might Not Be Right For You
The MacBook Neo is cheap for a reason, and some of its biggest compromises might matter more to longtime Mac users than they would to first-time buyers.
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The Cool New Phone Case That The iPhone Can Use (But The Pixel Can't)
A new iPhone case on Kickstarter uses the back of your phone in a way that's never quite been done before. Google Pixel users aren't invited to the party.
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5 Things You Never Realized Your iPad's Magic Keyboard Could Do
If you're using iPad's Magic Keyboard, you'll want to ensure you're getting the most out of it. Check out these tricks to improve your experience.
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The MacBook Neo's Wallpaper Is Hiding A Clever Apple Easter Egg
Apple's new budget-friendly MacBook Neo is following a trend of including a wallpaper with an Easter egg, just like recent iPhone and iPad models have.
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T-Mobile Will Give You A Free iPhone 17 - But There's A Catch
T-Mobile says you can get a free iPhone 17 with no trade-in, but the deal comes with enough strings attached that you'll want to read closely first.
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