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Google begins calling out battery-killing Android apps
Google is living up to its word and posting warning labels for battery-killing apps. 9to5Google spotted Google's rollout announcement, which the company previously said would arrive on March 1. The label says, “This app may use more battery than expected due to high background activity.” If you don't yet see…
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: The stealth upgrade
You'd be forgiven for thinking that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra looks a lot like the last four models. That's because it does, right down to its general design and rear camera layout. But on Samsung's latest flagship phone, some stealthy upgrades are hidden beneath its classic blocky silhouette that…
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BMW’s i3 prototype conquers the ice with power and technology
For an electric car to survive in this incentive-free, tariff-laden, emissions-loving world, it has to be very, very good. It also helps if it's priced right, and looking great doesn't hurt either. Unfortunately for BMW's latest EV, the i3 sedan, we still can't say much about those last two questions.…
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Nothing Phone 4a Pro hands-on: A premium design with a price to match the Pixel 10a
Nothing has announced its latest premium midrange device, the Phone 4a Pro. The company says it’s the thinnest full-metal phone on the market, measuring in at 7.95mm. It also looks notably different from the prior A-series phones – and pretty much any of the company’s phones to date. It features…
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Nothing Phone 4a hands-on: A more technically accomplished entry-level smartphone
Nothing is back with two new smartphones, the entry-level Phone 4a and the mid-range Phone 4a Pro. With the base 4a in particular, there’s no shortage of substantial hardware upgrades since the 3a, even if the design doesn’t quite stand out as much. This year, that’s apparently the role of…
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Nothing’s new over-ear headphones can pump out the jams for five days on a single charge
Nothing just revealed a new pair of over-ear headphones as a relatively budget-friendly alternative to the pre-existing Headphone 1. The Headphone (a) earphones feature a similar design language to the company's previous cans, but with more color. As a matter of fact, these will be available in four colors, including…
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