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The Moto g stylus 5G has long been one of the few popular mid-range phones in the US. It's a tricky category, but Motorola usually gets it right. So for this year's model, they're not changing much. The 4G model changed a lot this year, but the 5G model is probably closer to what you were expecting, if you follow such things. So what's new, and what's it like in person? Read on for our hands-on report and first impressions. http://dlvr.it/SpvWwK

The Android operating system requires maintenance just like any other, so with this guide you will learn how to execute the essentials in order to boost performance and ensure security. http://dlvr.it/SprX17

Arm has revealed Total Compute Solution 2023 (TCS23), its next-generation chip designs for mobile devices including phones of all types. Apple, Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Google all use Arm's designs and technology as a foundation for their own processor chips that power essentially all of today's phones. The new Arm Cortex-X4 is a high-performance "prime" core for flagship phones. Compared to last year's X3, it offers 15% better performance using 40% less power. Arm also has new "big" and "little" CPU core designs for all classes of phones: the Cortex-A720 and Cortex-A520 (respectively). They both offer a 40% performance boost and 20–22% better power efficiency compared to last year's designs. On the graphics side, the new Immortalis-G720 GPU offers a 14% improvement in total system efficiency and introduces Deferred Vertex Shading (DVS) technology. In addition to the new cores, TCS23 includes designs for other chip components, including the ...

Some Pixel users are complaining that the recent Android 14 Beta 2.1 update broke their cameras; try this fix. http://dlvr.it/SplR0P

The Galaxy Buds 2 sound amazing, come with ANC, have great battery life, and can now be yours for even less. http://dlvr.it/Spj8J6

The Beats Studio3 are stylish, offer amazing sound, and support Apple's Spatial Audio feature. http://dlvr.it/SpfFDb

The 6.5-inch Nokia G21 with 90Hz display refresh rate technology and 3-day battery life might just be the best ultra-affordable Android phone available in the UK right now after a massive 38 percent discount. http://dlvr.it/Spb5wK

Samsung has revealed "Sensor OLED", a new display panel technology that has many tiny light sensors embedded directly into the whole OLED panel surface. This allows the panel to read fingerprints anywhere on the display, as well as check cardiovascular health. Current in-display fingerprint readers utilize a seperate sensor module under a small part of the display; this new technology is embedded directly in the display itself and covers the whole display area. When placing two fingers on the display, (one from each hand,) the display "can measure the user's heart rate, blood pressure and stress level". Samsung also showed off several new foldable phone concepts using its flexible display technology. One is called Rollable Flex, a display that unrolls like a scroll to become five times larger, essentially transforming from a slim phone to a large tablet. http://dlvr.it/SpWxRz

No Samsung and Google? No problem! This new $400 phone is as powerful as an iPhone, brings the best chip and display ever put in a $400 phone. http://dlvr.it/SpSpTw

Samsung's super-versatile and crazy powerful Galaxy Z Fold 4 can be yours for $999.99 in a 512GB storage variant with $100 store credit for accessories included for 24 hours only. http://dlvr.it/SpPsvc

AT&T filed a complaint with the FCC asking the agency to hold off from approving T-Mobile's satellite to cellular plans. http://dlvr.it/SpMjYn

A massively discounted Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, unusually cheap Galaxy S22, and more affordable than ever Apple Watch Ultra are our headlining tech offers this week. http://dlvr.it/SpKcsG

The conversational AI app is available now, for free, in the US. ChatGPT Plus subscribers get additional features. It will come to Android and other countries soon. http://dlvr.it/SpGp44

Now we know why the iPhone 15 Pro will not feature a periscope camera. http://dlvr.it/SpCrbX

Verizon today launched myPlan, a totally new plan structure. Users choose from one of two unlimited-data base plans, then add as many or as few "perks" as they want, for $10/month/each. Available perks include 100 GB of mobile hotspot data, a smartwatch plan, 3 international travel day passes (which don't expire if unused). Perks also include a Disney+ bundle (with Hulu and ESPN+), Apple One, or even Walmart+. Another perk is a $15 credit to Verizon's "+play" service, where other subscriptions such as Netflix and HBO Max are available. Because all "perks" are $10, they offer savings that vary depending on the perk. For example, the Disney+ bundle is normally $15/month. An Apple One subscription is normally $17/month. There is no minimum number of perks and they can changed at any time. The two base plans are Unlimited Welcome and Unlimited Plus. The Plus plan includes access to Verizon's "Ultra Wideband" 5G network, meaning its faster...

If you missed your first chance to get free MLB and MLS access this season using the T-Mobile Tuesdays app, the "Un-carrier" will let you sign up again between May 23 and July 17. http://dlvr.it/Sp5r0t

Microsoft's Surface Pro X with LTE gets a huge discount. http://dlvr.it/Sp2ynd

"I’ll keep buying $500 iPhones from eBay until Apple makes a (foldable) phone that's truly worth $1,000", he said. http://dlvr.it/Sp2yTw

Google's new $499 Pixel 7a makes expensive Galaxy and iPhones redundant but there's a catch. Don't buy it before you read this! http://dlvr.it/Sp0yhD

TikTok has launched a new hub called #NewMusic that highlights artists' new releases for their fans http://dlvr.it/Snyyjw

Google has dropped an update on Wear OS, its smartwatch platform, including new and enhanced apps coming this year. The company also outlined several key features coming in Wear OS 4. A major update to the Google Home app (rolling out today) will let you "check who rang your Nest doorbell right in your notifications, remotely unlock your door and more." Google will also introduce Gmail and Google Calendar for Wear OS. Gmail will let you reply to emails. Calendar will let you "check your schedule, view and RSVP to events, and update task statuses". Google also highlighted what popular third-party apps are introducing. WhatsApp is coming to Wear OS. Spotify and Peloton are also introducing new Tile widgets that make it easier and quicker to interact with those services. Finally, Google announced several key features coming in Wear OS 4, like backup and restore support. "And if you’re setting up a watch from your phone, any permissions you've granted on your p...

MediaTek today announced the Dimensity 9200+, a version of the Dimensity 9200 announced six months ago with higher clock speeds. Phones using the new chip are expected to ship this month. http://dlvr.it/SnsKpX

TCL has a new affordable 5G phone for Verizon, and it's very, very affordable (as 5G phones go) at just $120. We spent some time with that phone: the TCL 40 XE. Check out our hands-on report to learn a little more about what $120 buys you in a 5G phone this year. http://dlvr.it/SnpQMD

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 6 family is not yet official, but the company's FDA-cleared irregular heart rhythm notification technology is, aiming to join forces with the existing ECG feature to save even more lives. http://dlvr.it/SnlR1H

HTC is teasing a new U phone with Viveverse integration. A new VR / AR phone? http://dlvr.it/SnlQnl

HMD Global plans to introduce two very cheap 5G smartphones in the US, the Nokia C100 and C300. http://dlvr.it/SnhYnR

Android's $500 miracle of a phone is about to put Samsung and Apple's super-expensive Galaxy S23 and iPhone 14 on hold when it comes to cameras, and no one can stop it! http://dlvr.it/SnfTWh

The Tab S6 Lite 2022 was already a great option for budget-minded folks and right now, it's a no-brainer. http://dlvr.it/SnfTJv

A new report suggests that Google will be releasing the second generation of the Google Pixel Watch later this year alongside the Pixel 8 series smartphones. http://dlvr.it/SncS6S

T-Mobile is the first US carrier to successfully test carrier aggregation on the uplink side of a 5G data connection on a live 5G SA network. This new technology enabled upload data speeds of 207 Mbps, a record for sub-6 GHz (non-mmWave) 5G. Faster speeds are common in the dowlink (download) direction, but uplink speeds are typically slower. Faster uplink speeds enable higher-quality video conferencing, for example. The company expects to roll the feature out for regular customers early next year. The test used a smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon modem and Nokia equipment on the network side. The two carriers that were aggregated were in bands 2 (1,900 MHz) and 41 (2,500 MHz). T-Mobile also provided an update on its 5G network coverage and plans. The company claims that its 5G network now covers "326 million people across 2 million square miles – more than AT&T and Verizon combined." That includes slower low-band 5G. As for the faster mid-band 5G that T-Mobile brands ...

Best Buy has the 5G 512GB 12.9-inch iPad on sale for $500 off. http://dlvr.it/SnVsqJ

Motorola has introduced two new models in its "moto g" series of affordable phones. * The moto g 5G (2023) is very similar to last year's moto g 5G, offering 5G for a low price. Updates include 120 Hz display refresh (vs. 90), 15-watt fast charging (vs. 10), and stereo speakers. A Snapdragon 480+ ship replaces the MediaTek Dimensity 700 in last year's model. Other specs are essentially unchanged, including a 6.5-inch, HD+ display and a 48 megapixel camera. It has excellent support for all US networks. It will be available with AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, Metro by T-Mobile, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, Google Fi Wireless, US Cellular, and Consumer Cellular, with dates and pricing TBA. It will also be available unlocked starting May 25th for $250. Color options are Ink Blue and Harbor Gray. * The moto g stylus (2023) takes a different approach, cutting some specs to reach a lower price compared to last year's model. The new model is more compact with a 6.5-...

A new device approval appearing on the FCC's web site appears to confirm the rumor that Google has its own foldable phone coming out soon. Among the information available are diagrams showing "open" and "closed" configurations. The crude drawings show a device that appears similar to the Samsung Z Fold series, as rumored. The approval also confirms that the device will be high-end and feature-rich, with features like UWB, wireless charging, mmWave 5G, and Wi-Fi 6E. The company is holding its annual Google I/O developer conference next week, starting May 10th. The day-one keynote event often includes major announcements. Given the timing of this FCC approval, it seems likely Google will announce this foldable device at that event next week. http://dlvr.it/SnNy7n

OnePlus 11 Ultra is the Android flagship of your dreams. Or at least it could have been. http://dlvr.it/SnLKYs