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You can take $100-$150 off Google's Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel 6a during a limited-time deal ahead of Black Friday, available from Google's store and Amazon. In addition, you could get one of these phones for free — or close to it — via Google's trade-in program, if you currently have the right Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, or iPhone. (We called Pixel 6a the best Android phone you can buy for under $500, and it's now even cheaper.) The discounts are the lowest for the Pixel 7 ($100 off $599 for the 128GB model) and Pixel 6a ($150 off $499), and nearly the lowest for the Pixel 7 Pro ($150 off $899 for the 128GB model). Considering that the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are brand new, we don't think you'll get a better deal until next year.

Deal Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) The second-generation AirPods Pro are Apple's best premium earbuds yet, with much improved sound quality and noise cancellation. Deals on newly released Apple products are rare, but the second-gen AirPods Pro are already on sale for $50 off their regular price — the lowest we've seen so far. $199.99 from Amazon Originally $249.00 Save 20%The second-gen AirPods Pro are a significantly better set of wireless earbuds than the originals. Apple also gave the new AirPods Pro a touch-sensitive stem that lets you adjust volume without having to take out your iPhone. Volume control adds to the AirPods Pro existing controls that include play/pause, previous/next track, Siri, and switching between noise-canceling and transparency modes.

Apple's Emergency SOS via Satellite service allows you to contact emergency services while outside of cellular or Wi-Fi range. How to demo Apple's Emergency SOS via SatelliteEmergency SOS via Satellite starts from the phone app if you don't have cell service while calling 911. What it's like to try Emergency SOSThe Emergency SOS via Satellite feature asks you a few simple questions that you answer with preset options to avoid typing and wasting too much time. Once you're connected to emergency services with the Emergency SOS via Satellite feature, you can add finer details about your situation. That's why the Emergency SOS via Satellite demo mode is such a key feature.

Even after Apple sells the last Lightning iPhone, many users will still own Lightning iPhones for several years to come. It's unclear whether Apple will keep selling Lightning cables and accessories after it discontinues sales of the last Lightning iPhone. USB-C iPhones would help unify your Apple devicesBy converting all its remaining Lightning devices to USB-C, you would conceivably only need one single USB-C charging cable and charging brick to charge all your Apple devices. You wouldn't need to buy new USB-C cables and chargers for a USB-C iPhone if you already have them. If it doesn't, you could use a USB-C cable that came with another device — that's the beauty of the universal USB-C charging standard.

Apple just announced its upgraded 2022 iPad Pro model. The 2022 iPad Pro features the same M2 processor used in Mac laptopsThe new iPad Pros run on Apple's M2 processor compared to the M1 processor in the 2021 iPad Pros. Apple claims the M2 processor in the new 2022 iPad Pros offer a 15% performance bump over the previous generation. With the M2 processor, the new 2022 iPad Pros are able to capture, edit, and publish videos in Apple's professional ProRes video format. Faster Wi-FiApple upgraded the 2022 iPad Pros with the latest and fastest Wi-Fi 6E standard for downloads up to 2.4 gigabits-per-second (Gbps), which is twice as fast as the 2021 iPad Pros.

The second Amazon Prime Day of the year, known as the Prime Early Access Sale, is drawing to a close — the big sales event ends tonight. MacBook AirThe 2020 MacBook Air running on Apple M1 processor is at an all-time low of $800, which is $200 off its usual $1,000 price. It's an older model, but the M1 processor gives it long legs. The MacBook Pro models running on Apple's M1 Pro or M1 Ultra processors are better suited for intensive workloads than the MacBook Air models. The 16-inch version of the 2021 MacBook Pro is also available for the lowest price ever.

It's the last day of Amazon's second Prime Day, and if you're wondering if there are any good deals left, you've come to the right place. We'll updating this page with new deals throughout the day, so check back often. And while you're at it, check out our coverage on Amazon's Lightning Deals, and the best deals for under $50. Insider Reviews' team of expert reporters and editors have vetted each of the deals below — because a great discount doesn't mean much if the product isn't any good. The top 10 deals our readers are loving right now

Google's VPN isn't the most robust, but it's a good option if you're interested in protecting your privacy without much effort. For the Pixel 7 users, Google's VPN comes at no extra cost. How Google's built-in VPN works with the Pixel 7VPNs direct your internet traffic through a VPN server before it reaches "the internet." How Google's VPN compares to other VPN servicesGoogle’s VPN is a convenient and free option for Pixel 7 users, but it’s not the best VPN service for those who take privacy more seriously. Google Pixel 7 The Pixel 7 is Google's newest budget smartphone.

Google's new Nest WiFi Pro features a new glossy design and supports the latest WiFi 6E speeds. The various smart home standards are a point of confusion and frustration for many who want to smarten their homes with smart bulbs, smart locks, smart thermostats, smart security systems, smart cameras and doorbells, and so on. The Nest WiFi Pro brings the latest and fastest WiFi 6E standard at a more affordable priceGoogle's Nest WiFi Pro 6E includes the latest WiFi 6E standard that uses the 6Ghz band for more reliability and WiFi speeds. Google NestThe New Nest WiFi Pro 6E is a mesh WiFi system that supports the latest WiFi 6E (6 Extended) standard for devices to connect to — that is, if those devices also support WiFi 6E. Google also announced the second-generation Nest Doorbell with 24/7 recordingThe wired version of the second-generation Google Nest Doorbell brings back the popular 24/7 video recording option.

The iPhone SE (2022) and iPhone 12 are the cheapest iPhones you can buy. iPhone SE vs. iPhone 12: DesignThe iPhone 12 Mini (left) and iPhone SE (right). iPhone SE vs. iPhone 12: Battery life and chargingThe iPhone 12 supports MagSafe wireless charging, which is faster than the Qi charging supported by the iPhone SE. iPhone SE vs. iPhone 12: CamerasThe iPhone 12 has the advantage over the 2022 iPhone SE with an additional ultra-wide angle camera lens. iPhone SE vs iPhone 12: Which should you buy?

With iOS 16, Apple reintroduced a feature that lets you display the exact percentage of your battery in the status bar. With iOS 16, Apple has revived the status bar percentage indicator so you it's always present on your status bar. How to show iPhone battery percentage in iOS 16Enabling battery percentage in iOS 16 is incredibly easy and quick. Antonio Villas-BoasThe battery percentage option is off by default, so you'll have to enable it yourself. You'll now see your iPhone's battery percentage inside of the battery symbol, which is different to how you may remember it, where the battery percentage was to the left of the symbol.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 (256 GB) The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 has improved cameras and faster performance than its predecessor. The Galaxy Z Flip 4's foldable display still suffers from its inherent quirksThe Galaxy Z Flip 4 has a crease where the phone folds, which is typical on foldable phones. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 runs incredibly fast, but the screen can feel crampedThe Galaxy Z Flip 4's display is narrower than those on flat phones, which cramps apps and content. Samsung upped the Z Flip 4's charging speed to 25W versus 15W on the Z Flip 3. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 supports faster 25W charging than the Z Flip 3, which is a meaningful improvement and helps the phone charge faster.

☆ Apple quietly made a small, unannounced change inside the iPhone 14 that makes it 'the most repairable iPhone in years' for DIY-ers
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Britney Nguyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A redesign in the iPhone 14 not mentioned in Apple's keynote makes the phone easier to repair. The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max do not open on both sides, and have the same build as older iPhones. Insider's Antonio Villas-Boas recently wrote that upgrading to the iPhone 14 from the iPhone 13 was likely a pass for most people. iFixit gave the iPhone 14 a 7 out of 10 "repairability score," and added that it's "the most repairable iPhone in years." This change sets the iPhone 14 apart from its fellow iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max that don't have the same front and back accessibility.

The iPhone 14 series is here, and I've been testing the standard iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Apple iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are Apple's newest budget smartphones. Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are Apple's newest high-end smartphones. The iPhone 14 doesn't feel any slower than the iPhone 14 Pro, despite running on an older processorThe iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro load and run apps as smoothly and quickly as each other. Antonio Villas-BoasI received the iPhone 14 in the new shade of blue, the iPhone 14 Pro in the new Space Black, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max in the new Deep Purple colors.

T-Mobile also delivers faster data speeds than AT&T. You could justify paying more for AT&T for better coverage in rural areas. However, coverage is more important than data speeds, let alone monthly cost savings. And likewise, for AT&T, you might think that spending more may guarantee better coverage, but that's not always the case, as some areas are better served by T-Mobile. Be sure to also read about how's T-Mobile's plans compare to Verizon's.

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T-Mobile vs. Verizon: Is network speed or network coverage more important? T-Mobile Essentials vs. Verizon 5G Start plansPlan details T-Mobile Essentials Verizon 5G Start Price per month with automatic payments discounts included. T-Mobile Magenta vs. Verizon 5G Play More and 5G Do More plansPlan details T-Mobile Magenta Verizon 5G Play More Verizon 5G Do More Price per month with automatic payments discounts included. T-Mobile Magenta Max vs. Verizon 5G Get More plansPlan details T-Mobile Magenta Max Verizon 5G Get More Price per month with automatic payments discounts included. It provides fast data speeds, but its limited capacity results in slower data speeds, especially in congested areas like major cities.

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The result is one of the best over-ear headphones and best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy. Using Sony's Headphones app, I set the headphones to the "Bright" equalizer preset, and adjusted the "Clear Bass" setting to +4. With those settings in place, the WH-1000XM5 sound better than any wireless headphones I've tested. AdvertisementApps and other featuresAntonio Villas-Boas/InsiderYou don't need Sony's Headphones app, but it will help you make the most of the XM5 headphones. Antonio Villas-Boas/Business InsiderIn the $400 price range for premium wireless headphones, the WH-1000XM5's direct competitor is Bose's 700 wireless noise-cancelling headphones.

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The 2022 iPad Air now runs on Apple's M1 processor, giving it computer-grade performance. Conversely, the 2022 iPad Air is the value champion for power iPad users. Add the fact that the 2022 iPad Air costs $200 less than the $800 11-inch iPad Pro, and you have yourself a tablet that offers incredible value. Get the 256GB iPad Air, or the base 64GB iPad Air if you don't need the storage. Essentially, the 2022 iPad Air is more of a budget version of the iPad Pro than it is a premium version of the standard iPad.

☆ We put the latest iPad Pro and iPad Air head to head, and it's clear the cheaper iPad Air is the better tablet for most people
▼ + stars: | 2022-03-21 | by ( Antonio Villas-Boas | Senior Tech Reporter | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

The 2022 iPad Air has the same performance as the 2021 iPad Pros , but it's $200 to $500 cheaper. If that's the case, the $750 iPad Air with 256GB is a better bet — and still cheaper than the base-level iPad Pro. Apple iPad Air 2022 vs iPad Pro 2021: camerasAppleI'd consider this a niche option, as phones come with cameras already. Apple iPad Air 2022 vs iPad Pro 2021: which should you buy? However, none of the iPad Pro models can beat the iPad Air on value.

Since then, the site has covered tech from a variety of angles, including tech company business news, tech product launch news, and tech product reviews. The Insider Reviews tech team tests and reviews tech products across all categories, including computers, phones, wearables, speakers, headphones, smart home devices, and tech accessories. How we test tech productsWe test tech products by using them every day in the real world. Meet our expert tech teamOur tech team collectively has decades of experience testing and reviewing consumer tech products. From Google's latest Pixel device to the next big smart home gadget, Antonio is on top of it for Insider Reviews.

Wireless chargers are a convenient way to power up smartphones like Samsung's Galaxy S21. The best wireless charger for your Samsung Galaxy S21 is Samsung's own Wireless Charger Stand. Wireless charging is slower than wired charging on most phones, regardless of any marketing terms like "fast wireless charging." With that in mind, we tested a variety of wireless chargers to see which models offer the best performance for different needs. Here are the best wireless chargers for Samsung Galaxy S21 phones in 2021

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