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The Google Pixel 6 Pro was Google's premier flagship smartphone in 2021, featuring a telephoto lens and a larger screen size than the Pixel 6. With this goal in mind, we've assembled a list of the best Pixel 6 Pro cases from Google and from other trusted brands, including Spigen, Otterbox, and Torro. Cases are typically cheaper than a warranty replacement or, when the warranty expires, purchasing a new replacement phone. Will a Pixel 7 Pro case fit a Pixel 6 Pro? A Pixel 7 Pro case will, unfortunately, not fit the Pixel 6 Pro due to slight differences in their dimensions.

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☆ Why foldable phones are so incredibly expensive
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-21 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

“I’ve owned practically every Pixel device,” said Pantons, 33, who has posted hundreds of YouTube videos about Pixel phones and other tech products. Premium partsThe flexible screen found on foldable phones is one of the biggest reasons why they cost so much. And the Google Pixel Fold has two: a 5.8-inch cover display and a 7.6-inch inner display. The new Google Pixel Fold phone Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesOther components unique to foldables also drive up the cost. Foldable phones are also notoriously fragile.

Navigating the vast selection of chargers available for your Google Pixel 7 Pro can be a daunting task. Best Google Pixel 7 Pro wall chargersBest Google Pixel 7 Pro wireless chargersFAQsWhat charger does the Google Pixel 7 Pro use? The Google Pixel 7 Pro uses USB-C chargers and cables for its USB-C charging port. Does the Google Pixel 7 Pro have fast charging? If you're charging wirelessly with a Pixel Stand, it drops to 20W, and drops to approximately 12W with third-party wireless chargers.

☆ Google's Pixel Tablet has the best chance of any Android tablet to take on Apple's iPads. Here's a hands-on look and how to preorder.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( Antonio Villas-Boas | John Lynch | Senior Tech Reporter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Google Pixel Tablet The Pixel Tablet has a premium design and runs on the same processor as Google's flagship Pixel 7 phone series. With the Pixel Tablet, Google is trying for the second time to enter the tablet space that's dominated by Apple's iPads. Google Pixel Tablet: Hands-on impressionsThe Google Pixel Tablet feels like a premium tablet and has the same performance as the company's top phones. The Android OS also feels at home on the Pixel Tablet, unlike some other Android tablets. Google Pixel Tablet: Specs

☆ Google I/O event: first foldable phone, new tablets and more AI features
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( Samantha Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

The Pixel FoldThe Google Pixel Fold is the company's first foray into foldable phones GoogleGoogle became the latest tech company to unveil a foldable smartphone. Like other foldables, the $1799 Pixel Fold features a vertical hinge that can be opened to reveal a tablet-like display. The Pixel Fold is very much a phone first: when it’s unfolded, it opens up into a 7.6-inch screen, and moves on Google’s custom-built 180-degree hinge. Under the hood, the 11-inch tablet is powered by Google’s Tensor G2 chips, which bring long-lasting battery life and AI features to the device. AI features coming to searchGoogle is also moving forward with plans to bring AI chat features to its core search engine amid a renewed arms race over the technology in Silicon Valley.

Google Pixel Fold Google's Pixel Fold is a premium, foldable phone that looks to justify its $1,800 price tag with versatile functionality and multitasking features. In many respects, Google's Pixel Fold offers a design and functionality similar to its main competitor, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4. Google Pixel Fold: Hands-on impressionsThe Pixel Fold's exterior screen looks and feels like a regular phone screen. Antonio Villas-Boas/InsiderThe Pixel Fold is available for pre-order from Google's Store online now for a starting price of $1,799. Google Pixel Fold: Specs

☆ Google and OpenAI will lose the AI arms race to open-source engineers, a Googler said in a leaked document
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Hasan Chowdhury | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Google and OpenAI are not positioned to win the AI arms race, a Google engineer said in a leaked doc. A document written by a senior Google engineer suggests the open-source community is rivaling them. Google and OpenAI are not positioned to win a hotly contested AI arms race as the open-source community is "lapping" them, a senior engineer at the search giant has said. Sernau said open-source engineers were doing things with $100 that "we struggle with" at $10 million, "doing so in weeks, not months." He cited challenges around running AI models on a phone as one such major issue, which he said open-source engineers have managed to do on a Google Pixel 6.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are Apple's newest high-end smartphones. iPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: CamerasBoth the iPhone 14 Pro Max and Pixel 7 Pro sport triple-lens camera systems, including main, ultrawide, and zoom cameras. iPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: Battery lifeThe iPhone 14 Pro Max (left) has better battery life than the Pixel 7 Pro (right) Antonio Villas-BoasThe iPhone 14 Pro Max has one of the best results we've seen in our battery life test at 67% remaining. iPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: Special featuresThis is where Google's Pixel 7 Pro comes into its own when compared to the iPhone 14 Pro Max. iPhone 14 Pro Max Google Pixel 7 Pro 128GB $1,099 $899 256GB $1,199 $999 512GB $1,399 $1,099 1TB $1,599 N/AiPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro: Which should you buy?

☆ Google to launch its first foldable phone, the 'Pixel Fold,' in June
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-18 | by ( Jennifer Elias | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Google will launch its first foldable smartphone sometime in June, challenging Samsung's market-leading foldable phone business, according to internal communications viewed by CNBC. The Pixel Fold, known internally by the codename "Felix," will have the "most durable hinge on a foldable" phone, according to the documents. While hardware is a small fraction of Google’s revenue, the Pixel Fold is the most expensive phone in the company's Google Pixel family. The Pixel Fold will give Google a chance to show what a fully Google-made foldable phone experience is like. For example, Google plans to offer a trade-in option to swap in a current Pixel, iPhone or an Android-powered phone for a discount on the Pixel Fold.

The Google Pixel 7 Pro is an expensive Android phone with a premium design and camera system, so equipping it with a reliable case is a worthwhile investment. Keep in mind that the Pixel 7 Pro differs in size from other Pixel phone models, including the Pixel 6 Pro, and the varied, trusted cases on our list are all specifically made for the Pixel 7 Pro. What should I look for in a Pixel 7 Pro case? Are Pixel 6 Pro and 7 Pro cases the same? While the Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro are very similar in size, they do have a slight difference in dimensions, which means cases for one will not fit the other.

Deal Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (256GB) Amazon’s $200 deal on the Galaxy S23 Ultra is an all-time low price for Samsung’s most powerful smartphone to date. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra: Performance and battery lifeBoth the Galaxy S23 Plus (left) and Galaxy S23 Ultra (right) have the same performance, but the Galaxy S23 Plus surprisingly has better battery life. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra: CamerasOne of the Galaxy S23 Ultra's main differentiating factors is its camera system. Galaxy S23 Plus Galaxy S23 Ultra 256GB $999.99 $1,199.99 512GB $1,119.99 $1,379.99 1TB N/A $1,619.99To be sure, Samsung and carriers (especially carriers) offer tempting trade-in deals for your old phone to offset the cost of a new Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra: Which should you buy?

☆ How your phone learned to see in the dark
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-05 | by ( Samantha Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

While shots like these used to require advanced cameras, they’re now often possible from the phone you already carry around in your pocket. People watch fireworks during a Fourth of July celebration, in this photo taken using the Google Pixel 5 Night Sight setting. “The quality of the lens is still a big deal, and how the phone addresses the lack of depth,” Ray said. The next big thingWhile night photography on phones has come a long way, a buzzy new technology could push it ahead even more. If this technology is added to smartphone photo systems, it could eventually make night modes even more powerful, Su said.

Amazon is currently hosting deals for Samsung's latest Galaxy S23 phones, including the standard Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra, for a limited time. And the Galaxy S23 Ultra that typically costs $1,200 is down to $1,000 — that's $200 off, and the same regular price as the Galaxy S23 Plus. Deal Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (256GB) Amazon’s $200 deal on the Galaxy S23 Ultra is an all-time low price for Samsung’s most powerful smartphone to date. Deal Samsung Galaxy S23+ (256GB) Save $150 on Amazon for the Galaxy S23+, a larger-screen version of the S23 (6.6 inches versus 6.1). Deal Samsung Galaxy S23 (128GB) Amazon is taking $100 off the Galaxy S23 (2023), the entry model in Samsung's flagship smartphone series.

☆ Big tech companies continue cost cutting
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-03 | by ( Paayal Zaveri | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Tech companies have chased short-term fads in a desperate attempt to win the favor of Wall Street investors — and it's making the online experience worse. As tech companies continue to focus on efficiency, it's clear that one metric is the most important: revenue per employee. After years of over-hiring, tech companies are now looking to squeeze the most efficient performance from each worker, my colleague Hasan Chowdhury reports. But it's another sign that tech companies are drifting away from pro-remote work policies. Google, Meta, and Microsoft have all failed to make their AR and VR devices into mainstream successes.

Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: ScreensThe Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro have very different screens. Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Performance and smart featuresThe Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro run on the same processor, which helps run the same set of smart features that Google’s Pixel phones are known for. Antonio Villas-Boas/InsiderPixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Battery life and chargingThe Pixel 7 surprisingly showed a better result than the bigger Pixel 7 Pro in our battery test. Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: PriceThe Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro differ pretty dramatically in price, with a steep $300 delta between each model's storage options. Pixel 7 Pixel 7 Pro 128GB $599 $899 256GB $699 $999 512GB N/A $1,099Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Which should you buy?

Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) The Apple Watch Series 8 now features a temperature sensor, car crash detection, and low-power mode, making it an even more powerful fitness tracker slash smartwatch. While the original Fitbit Sense had a small touch-sensitive haptic button on the left-hand side of the watch, Fitbit added a physical button to the Fitbit Sense 2, which is easier to operate, especially during workouts. Apple Watch Series 8 vs. Fitbit Sense 2: Smartwatch performanceThe Fitbit Sense 2 was clearly built with health and wellness in mind but beyond that, its smartwatch capabilities are limited. Apple Watch Series 8 vs. Fitbit Sense 2: Battery lifeAntonio Villas-Boas/Rick Stella/InsiderOne of the main reasons you'd want the Fitbit Sense 2 over the Series 8 is its battery life. The Apple Watch Series 8 costs $100 more than the Fitbit Sense 2 but you get a more full-featured smartwatch.

☆ How manufacturing chips in the US could make smartphones more expensive
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-09 | by ( Tim Mullaney | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

So far, the law has spurred $200 billion of announced investment in U.S. chip manufacturing, the Semiconductor Industry Association said in December. How much of phone cost is in the chips On its face, a significant hike in chip prices has implications for consumers because chips are such a big component in overall phone manufacturing cost. For Samsung , the combined 5G modem and core apps processor add up to $193 of the $618 manufacturing cost of an S-22 Plus phone. Bringing chip manufacturing to the U.S. is expensive in many respects. "The high costs of construction includes labor costs, costs of permits, cost of occupational safety and health regulations, inflationary costs in recent years, and people and learning curve costs."

☆ Snap shares tumble 13% following disappointing fourth quarter report
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( Ashley Capoot | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Shares of Snap tumbled 15% in premarket trading Wednesday, a day after the company released a disappointing quarterly report for the third quarter in a row. In a letter to investors, Snap called it a "challenging year" that was marked by "macroeconomic headwinds, platform policy changes, and increased competition. Revenue in the company's fourth quarter was up slightly from a year earlier. UBS analyst Lloyd Walmsley downgraded Snap from buy to neutral, citing increased competition from other social media companies like Meta , TikTok and YouTube . Jeffries analysts said Snap's fourth quarter was disappointing, and they lowered their fiscal year 2023 estimate by 2%.

☆ Google is delaying a portion of employee bonus checks
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( Jennifer Elias | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Google CEO Sundar Pichai speaks at a panel at the CEO Summit of the Americas hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on June 09, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Google executives are deferring a portion of employees' year-end bonus checks, according to documents viewed by CNBC, as the company moves toward permanently pushing back payouts. However, Google will pay qualifying full-time employees 80% of their bonus checks this month and the remaining 20% in March or April, the documents say. The delayed payment comes as Google CEO Sundar Pichai seeks to reel in costs while still avoiding mass layoffs. The company recently released new details, showing a larger number of employees will more easily fall into lower-rated categories, CNBC reported last month.

☆ Amazon thought Alexa would be the next iPhone. Turns out it's a 'glorified clock radio.'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( Jake Swearingen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Amazon's Alexa was Jeff Bezos' pet project; now it's a target for the company's cost-cutting. The Amazon Echo debuted in 2014 and was the company's first real success as a hardware manufacturer. The stand-alone voice assistant was immediately useful, and by 2018, the company sold more than 100 million Alexa-enabled devices. It even licensed the Alexa voice assistant to other manufacturers, hoping to make the assistant ubiquitous throughout people's homes. But as Amazon faces a new era of cost discipline, a "glorified clock radio" can't lose $10 billion a year or employ 10,000 people.

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That's why we're incredibly hyped about this Cyber Monday sale: Samsung is selling both the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S21 FE for some of the lowest prices we've ever seen. First, you can save $300 on the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. Deal Samsung Galaxy S20 FE The Samsung Galaxy S1 FE is an updated version of the original Galaxy S21 phone, which means that this is a fantastic high-end Android phone. $349.99 from Amazon Originally $599.99 Save 42%Second, you can save $100 on the newer Samsung Galaxy S22. Great Price Samsung Galaxy S22 (256GB) The Samsung Galaxy S22 is the newest entry in Samsung's line of high-end Android smartphones.

☆ Google, iHeartMedia settle charges of deceptive Pixel 4 ads with FTC, U.S. states
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Kanishka Singh | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] A woman takes a look on the new Google Pixel 4 smartphone displayed during a Google launch event in New York City, New York, U.S., October 15, 2019. "Google and iHeartMedia paid influencers to promote products they never used, showing a blatant disrespect for truth-in-advertising rules," FTC official Samuel Levine said. In 2019, Google hired iHeartMedia and 11 other radio networks in 10 major markets to have on-air personalities record and broadcast endorsements of the Pixel 4 phone, according to the FTC. The seven states to join the FTC were New York, Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts and Texas. The ads ran in English and Spanish and allegedly violated consumer protection laws, the FTC and the seven states said.

Best Cyber Monday Fitbit fitness tracker dealsDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Great Price Fitbit Ace 3 The Fitbit Ace 3 is the perfect entry-level activity tracker for kids aged 6 or older. Great Price Fitbit Versa 2 With its large, squared-off touch screen, the Fitbit Versa 2 is an attractive and affordable mix of smartwatch and activity tracker. Lowest Price Fitbit Sense 2 The Fitbit Sense 2 is the brand’s answer to the Apple Watch, featuring temperature sensing, a built-in ECG, and advanced sleep tracking. Where can you find the best Cyber Monday Fitbit deals?

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