This week, we talk about the Google Pixel 5A and how it’s changing our expectations of sub-$500 phones.
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Google’s Pixel 5A Is the Best Android Phone for Most People
It’s bigger and costlier than last year’s Pixel 4A, but Google’s mid-priced Android phone remains the best option for almost everyone.
The 17 Best Weekend Deals on Laptops and Smart Home Gadgets
Make your home a little more capable and comfortable with these discounts.
How to Scan a QR Code
Do you want to pay for coffee without tapping a grimy screen? Here’s how to use your iPhone or Android phone to scan QR codes.
Folding Phones Are the New 3D TV
Depending on who you ask, smartphones with folding screens—like the two models Samsung just released—are either a gimmick or the next frontier.
A 5G Shortcut Leaves Phones Exposed to Stingray Surveillance
You may not have the full story about what network you’re on—and how well you’re protected.
What You Should Know About the Google Play Store Changes
With the first updates kicking in this month, Android apps should be more streamlined and lightweight. Google is also getting a greater level of control.
Apple Walks a Privacy Tightrope to Spot Child Abuse in iCloud
With a new capability to search for illegal material not just in the cloud but on user devices, the company may have opened up a new front in the encryption wars.
