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The OnePlus 16 Arrives Oct. 12, and It’s the First OnePlus Flagship Americans Can’t Buy

The OnePlus 16 launches Oct. 12 in China with a 200MP camera and 185Hz screen. After OnePlus's U.S. exit, importing is the only way…

SidharthSep 30, 20263 min read

The Galaxy SmartTag3 is smaller, lasts up to 550 days and adds iPhone support. It's expected at $29.99 in early November.

HarishSep 30, 20263 min read

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12+ and Tab S12 Ultra arrive Oct. 7 at $1,199 and $1,399, with a MediaTek chip, seven years of updates and…

SidharthSep 30, 20263 min read

Pixel 8 through Pixel 11 owners report Google Wallet tap-to-pay cutting out until a reboot. Google hasn't commented yet. Here's what we know.

HarishSep 30, 20263 min read

TCL's Designer Series A300L and A400U sit 1.1 inches off the wall and run Google TV. The Mini LED A400U is the smarter buy.

SidharthSep 30, 20263 min read

Google Play's new Usage-Based Billing lets AI apps charge a prepaid balance that refills automatically. Here's how it works and what to watch for.

HarishSep 30, 20263 min read

Google's support for the Pixel Watch 2 ends in October 2026, and Galaxy Watch 5 upgrades stop at year's end. Here's what still works…

SidharthSep 30, 20263 min read