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There were a number of credible rumors suggesting that some kind of price drop was coming. However, it still came as a surprise when Samsung announced it was slashing Galaxy S21 prices by $200 across the board. While it would be nice to assume that Samsung did that out of the kindness of its heart, that’s simply not reality. Best smartphones in 2021Best phone deals of January 2021LG may end its smartphone business in 2021 — Here’s what we know...

Phones with the best battery life in 2021Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 vs Galaxy Buds Pro: Which Buds for you?Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 pre-order deals The leak claims the S22 will sport a 6.06-inch LTPS display, while the S22 Plus will boast a 6.55-inch LTPS display panel. This year’s S21 series has a 6.2-inch display, while the S21 Plus has a 6.7-inch display. While the decrease in size isn’t drastic, Samsung may be pulling away from the “bigger is better” mantra; finding the middle ground between the iPhone 12 mini and plus-sized smartphones....

Update 3/28: We tested the TabPro S’s fast-charging battery. Our results are in the Battery Life section. Also, construction materials were changed in the Design section to reflect incorrect information. Design With its thin display and sleek case, the Galaxy TabPro S earns points for style. The tablet’s polycarbonate body and aluminum edge feel solid and suggest a reliable build quality. Its detachable keyboard is made of a leatherlike material....

The company sent a formal invite to the press featuring an abstract drawing with shapes suggesting the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. This all but confirms recent rumors claiming Samsung’s next foldable and flippable would launch in August. Along with announcing Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung revealed today that it will launch a Reserve Now (opens in new tab) program for its upcoming flagship devices....

When the Galaxy S21 lineup launched in January starting at $799, it made the Galaxy Z Flip 5G price sound even more outlandish. Samsung quickly dropped it to $1,199 and most hoped the Galaxy Z Flip 3 would launch near that discounted price. Samsung blew everyone away when it announced the Galaxy Z Flip 3 starts at $999. That sub-$1,000 price is a game-changer but Samsung didn’t just slash the cost and send out slightly upgraded hardware....

Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Dock price Satechi’s Thunderbolt 4 Dock isn’t the first to the Thunderbolt 4 docking station game — not by a long shot. Last year, we reviewed the $299 Anker Apex Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station and slightly competitively priced $289.99 Kensington SD5700T Thunderbolt 4 docking station, with the latter equipped with near-identical ports to Satechi’s dock. Thing is, Satechi has had time to learn what consumers want in a Thunderbolt 4 dock, and has made a few updates when compared to Anker’s docking station....

The Kindle offers a multitude of features for children and parents. Kindle FreeTime, for instance, lets parents create a completely safe dashboard where children can read without accessing websites, make purchases, or play games. It can also track achievements, store reading accomplishments and reward children for reaching milestones in their weekly reading. The Kindle for Kids Bundle (opens in new tab) will be available for $89.99 through June 9....

The MSI Prestige 14 Evo is an ideal choice for mid-level photo and video editing, owing its funky name to a collaboration with the Intel Evo platform. As you’ll find in our MSI Prestige 14 Evo review, there’s a lot to like about this little laptop. Equipped with a 14-inch (1920 x 1080) display, 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1195G7 CPU, 16GB of RAM and Intel Iris Xe graphics, the Prestige 14 Evo has enough subtle sophistication to blend into professional environments, yet a splash of pizzazz to give it character....

Best OnePlus 9 Black Friday deals 2021Best smartphones in 2021Black Friday deals 2021 Other changes include Qualcomm’s iconic “fireball” symbol being used to represent the brand more prominently, while new colors such as Midnight, Gunmetal, Nickel, Snapdragon Red, and Gold will be used to represent the “tier” of the product. For example, gold will be used on premium ships and products. Interestingly, Qualcomm states 5G is synonymous with Snapdragon platforms, meaning the company won’t need to put “5G” branding as “5G will be a given....

Luckily, the brand grew up with me, beyond those embarrassing years of looking like Ben Stiller from There’s Something About Mary. And nowadays, Skullcandy is churning out some seriously attractive products, including the bestselling Indy True Wireless earbuds, which have now been updated with active noise cancellation. The Indy ANC True Wireless Earbuds pack good sound quality and come with a simple companion app, a wireless charging case, and tile integration, a package that results in a decent pair of earbuds, provided you’re OK looking past a few problems....

Sensor: 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS Sensor Dynamic range: 10 stops Resolution: Effective: Stills 24.2 Megapixel (6000 x 4000) Video UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) Lens Mount: Sony E Mount Display: 3-inch LCD touch screen Storage: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I) Construction: All metal with plastic compartment doors Battery: 1 x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1080 mAh (Approx. 440 Shots 80mins of video recording) Power:USB-C charging and wall charger Size: 4....

Several Surface Buds owners reported that the hissing and popping noise issue occurs when a sound — such as a ringtone, a music playlist or a chime from a phone being unlocked — is about to play. Best Noise-Cancelling HeadphonesMicrosoft’s Surface Earbuds are here and they’re gunning for the AirPodsSamsung’s bean-shaped earbuds look like improved AirPods What is causing the hissing noise in the Surface Earbuds? One poster, claiming to be an electrical engineer, hypothesized that this hissing issue stems from the Surface Earbuds’ poorly calibrated amplifier....

For a limited time, you can get the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 for $799 (opens in new tab) from Best Buy. This is one of the best deals we’ve seen on this particular configuration which includes the black Type Cover and typically retails for $1,299, so you’re saving a total of $230 and scoring one of the best early Black Friday tablet deals you can get. More: Best cheap tablet deals in NovemberBest tablets in 2020iPad Pro 2020 vs Surface Pro 7: Which should you buy?...

Now things are going from bad to worse after reports from furious Surface Pro X users who complain that they can’t update the firmware of their Surface Dock accessory using the ARM-based tablet (via Windows Central). The update seems to require ARM64, which the Surface Pro X doesn’t support. Users attempting to update the firmware of the accessory built specifically for Surface products are greeted with the following error: “This installation package is not supported by this processor type....

For a limited time, Best Buy is offering the Editors’ Choice Yoga 710 (opens in new tab) for $699.99. That’s $130 off its normal retail price. Buy on Best Buy (opens in new tab) The 4.4-pound machine is one of the smaller 15-inch convertibles we’ve seen, but in spite of its size it manages to cram in all the essentials. The notebook is powered by a 2.5GHz Core i5-7200U processor that’s been coupled with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD....

For a limited time, our top-rated gaming manufacturer is taking up to $200 off select laptops via coupon codes “100OFF999” ($1oo off) and “200OFF1599” ($200 off). The sale includes various configurations of the Alienware 13, 15, and 17 laptops. Buy on Alienware For the cash-strapped gamer, the least expensive machine you can get during the sale is the Alienware 17 R4, for $1,249.99 via coupon code “100OFF999”. It features a 17....

Not a lot has changed in the Arctis 1’s design, apart from it going wireless. The headset features the same discreet, yet luxurious design. It’s not cheap, nor does it look needlessly gaudy. You won’t feel self-conscious wearing this bad boy out in public. The SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless boasts excellent wireless connectivity with adapters for just about any device you’d want to use it on. It has comfortable ear cups to bless you with that sweet gaming sound, and its software makes that same audio customizable....

Simply open a new Chrome tab and type “doc.new” and hit return, and you’ve got yourself a new blank Google doc. Amazing, right? It’s the kind of simple trick that will leave you surprised, impressed and kind of annoyed you didn’t know it already. I found out about this a few months ago, but the tip resurfaced in a tweet from Amanda Mull, a writer at The Atlantic. Ask around your office, and spread the knowledge and marvel at the surprise on your colleagues’ faces as you show them how easy it is to do....

For a limited time, you can get the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 7 with 10th Gen CPUs for $1,149 (opens in new tab) via coupon “WEBSPECIAL”. Traditionally, this laptop is priced at $2,629, so that’s $1,480 in savings. This is one of the best laptops deals we’ve seen this season. Save! dads and grads salesLenovo ThinkPads w/ Ryzen Pro 4000 CPU arrive in JuneNeed a monitor? Check out the best monitor deals...

Pulling the mask off the faux Shagle app, researchers discovered a “trojanized version of the Android Telegram app,” according to the ESET report. Yes, that Android ‘Shagle’ app is fake The real Shagle platform is entirely web based, so if you see an app variant, it’s bogus. As mentioned, the app is functional, but under its disguise, it’s simply an infected version of the Telegram app. This faux Shagle app is being distributed through a fraudulent website impersonating Shagle’s official page....