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Incredible Prime Day deal makes it the perfect time to try this smart air purifier that changed my life
Breathe easier and safer with this set-it-and-forget-it gadget from Levoit
While every kind of smart appliance gets a deal of some kind for Amazon's Fall Prime Days, my favorite one ever is something that I forget exists 90% of the time. Smart air purifiers can sound like an unnecessary extravagance for those of you lucky enough to be born without respiratory issues, but no matter how healthy your lungs are, this will help improve your home and your health. And, once you have it set up, chances are you'll only need to touch it when your schedule shifts or when the filter needs replacing. It's a great smart home deal that you really shouldn't sleep on — and can help you sleep better.
These great phone deals that are still at Prime Day prices won't last long
From the fanciest of foldables to the barest of budget phones, these are the deals you don't want to miss
With Amazon Prime Big Deal Days officially over, a lot of the phone deals we saw during the sale event have gone away, but that doesn't mean they are all gone. That's right; there are still a few great deals on some of the best Android phones on the market you can grab right now! We don't know how long these will last, so don't wait.
Should you buy an Android phone on Prime Day?
The deals will be here, but there are two important things to consider before pulling the trigger
Phones go on sale almost constantly throughout the year, but they pale in comparison to the doorbuster deals we see during Black Friday and Amazon Prime events. The October Prime Day is upon us, and before we end up drowning in Android phone deals of every brand, price, and style, we need to answer a simple yet frustratingly complicated question: should you buy a phone during Prime Day Part 2? Or should you wait for the granddaddy of deal holidays, Black Friday/Cyber Monday?
You can now get your hands on the new best Chromebooks of 2023
The holiday shopping season is almost upon us, and now, so are the next generation of Chromebooks
A week after its announcement, the first six Chromebook Plus laptops are now available to buy, just in time for their predecessors to be discounted for Prime Day Part 2 — well, Best Buy's Early Black Friday event, but same day, different sale. Half are non-touch clamshells, half are touchscreen 2-in-1s, and all of them are guaranteed to meet Google's stringent hardware requirements and boast exclusive new software perks like access to Magic Eraser in Google Photos and a new streamlined control center.
Google is finally giving us the Pixel Buds Pro colors we’ve always wanted
After a year of that weak-sauce "Fog," now you give us a proper blue? Really, Google?
Today, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro officially arrive alongside the Pixel Watch 2, but Google didn't want its earbuds to be left out of all the blue-tiful fun of its 2023 color scheme. So, to accompany an update to the Pixel Buds Pro that brings us a smattering of new features, Google is releasing two new colorways to match the Pixel 8 Pro: Bay blue and Porcelain white. Both versions look exquisite, but the Bay specifically seems like it should've been offered all along, as it makes last year's Fog look like trash.
Google's new Chromebook Plus category doubles performance standards
The next generation of Chromebook standards are here with 8 new laptops
No matter how far Chromebooks come, they continue to be defined by "cheap," budget-focused laptops that "don't get the job done." I strongly disagree with this sentiment, as I've worked full-time from Chrome OS computers for the last seven years, but there's no denying that when normal folks go hunting for a new laptop, it can get tricky to figure out which ones are the best Chromebooks without having to dig into reviews for each and every model.
8 awesome gadgets we reviewed in September 2023
The new best Android tablet and best wireless earbuds arrived this month
While the name of our humble little site might be Android Police, a whole host of devices cross our various desks for review each month. August may have been dominated by Samsung's latest watches and folding phones, but September has been a wonderfully diverse — and ridiculously busy — month. Tech-tober might technically start tomorrow, but between a small tidal wave of new Amazon devices, new awesome earbuds from both Bose and Sony, and manufacturers releasing their final devices before the holiday shopping season kicks off, we're spoiled for choice in this month's best reviews.
3 reasons I wear a smartwatch case, and you should, too
Your smartwatch isn't just some toy on your wrist anymore, and it deserves proper protection
Cases for your $1,000 phone are a bit of a no-brainer these days, but cases for your accessories can be a sticky wicket for many. We won't bat an eye at cases for our favorite wireless earbuds, for our tablets and trusty e-readers, or even for Chromebooks, but putting a case on your watch evokes looks of confusion or derision.
Best Samsung Galaxy S22+ cases in 2024
Avoid breaking your fancy flagship with one of these cool cases
Although the Samsung Galaxy S22+ doesn't enjoy nearly as much attention as the S22 Ultra, it's not a lackluster phone. Yes, it does lack the same high-performance 108MP primary camera, 10x optical zoom, and the S Pen, but aside from that, this is the same device in a smaller, easier-to-hold package. The display is bright and beautiful, and the new 50MP primary camera is far better than what was on the S21+ from the year before.
Best Samsung Galaxy S22+ screen protectors in 2024
Your Galaxy S22+ has a nice large screen that needs protecting against nice large cracks
The Galaxy S22+ might be a year and a half old, but with frequent discounts and several years of software support remaining, it's still one of the best Samsung phones to consider. The design is arguably better than the new S23+ thanks to the lovely integrated camera bump, and the flat display with uniform bezels is hard to say no to. A phone this lovely deserves to be protected so that it can stay looking this good for as long as possible.
The iPhone 15 just guaranteed the success of Qi2
Despite Apple’s efforts to bury it, Qi2 will overtake MagSafe
It's hard to deny the clear divide in selection and quality between iPhone accessories and the options we have in the Android ecosystem. We get a fraction of the phone case variety in both function and fashion, though Samsung and Google's flagships have made some headway there in the last four years. Nearly all of the best PPS chargers and power banks are optimized for iPhone first, and wireless chargers for Android phones have been such a hot mess that I've developed mental ticks around researching and writing about them.
Amazon announces October dates for Prime Big Deal Days
Prime Day Part 2: Electric Pumpkiboo is coming October 10-11
Amazon's second Prime Day event of the year now has a confirmed date: October 10-11. Called Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, the third annual October Prime event will be showcasing hundreds of thousands of deals on everything from the best Android phones to tablets, laptops, chargers, smartwatches, cases, and every possible smart home gadget conceivable. This event traditionally acts as the unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season, and now we can set our calendars and start making our lists.
Everton vs. Arsenal live stream: When and how to watch
Who needs sports bars? You can watch the match at home (or your cousin's wedding reception) with ease
Off the back of a big win against rivals Manchester United, Arsenal is heading into this weekend's Super Sunday matchup with high hopes as it faces an Everton club that is still trying to find its footing, having only one draw and three losses to start its season. But don't be fooled by the stats; this matchup should be more competitive than it seems, especially as Arsenal will return to Goodison Park with some battered but not sidelined players after the international break. Arsenal are still favored to win, but will the Gunners be able to pull off its first away win at Everton since 2017? Here's how to tune in and find out.
Best OnePlus 10 Pro cases in 2024
From heavy-duty protection to slim grips, we've got the OnePlus 10 Pro cases you need
While it may no longer be the latest and greatest that OnePlus has to offer, the OnePlus 10 Pro remains an excellent mobile device that can still hold its own against some of the best Android phones currently available. It’s powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, which thrives while performing most daily tasks. The device features a stunning 6.7-inch fluid AMOLED display and sports a modern design that fits with current smartphone build esthetics. But, because it has a modern design, it shares a weakness with other modern devices, too — a glass build. So, if you plan on getting one, pairing it up with one (or more!) of these OnePlus 10 Pro cases to protect your investment is a sound decision.
Inter vs. AC Milan live stream: When and how to watch
Two of Milano's top teams go head to head in what should be a fierce match. Will you be watching?
Italy's Serie A is among the top football leagues in the world, and it's got one barn-burner of a rivalry match this weekend between two of Milan's best teams. This highly anticipated showdown is kicking back off derby play following the September 9 international break, and both clubs are tied at the top of the league's leaderboard. Neither wants to give up their first loss of the season, especially to their cross-town competition.
Between the practicality of the Galaxy S23+ and the majesty of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, it’s hard for the Samsung Galaxy S23 to escape their shadows. But the Galaxy S23 fills a couple of important niches in the smartphone market.
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook (Gen 8) review: Bigger screen, even bigger flaws
We abolished the bulky bezels, but at what cost?
This was the Chromebook I was most excited about heading into 2023, but I'm throwing in the towel after a month and a half. This compact Chromebook is the first in a new generation, the first to break a decade of tradition and escape the shackles of the 11.6-inch, 1360 x 768-pixel panel that I've seen literally since my first rubberized education Chromebook back in 2015. Being a trailblazer is attention-grabbing, but as we know, the first try is not always ready for primetime.
Labor Day sales 2023: Best deals on Chromebooks, TVs, and more
Labor Day sales are just around the corner, but there are already deals to be found
Labor Day was established to honor American workers and the labor movements and unions that struggled to achieve humane working conditions and eight-hour workdays — rare as those are these days — but like all great American holidays without a trademark meal or fireworks, it's mostly turned into a sale holiday. And hey, you've worked hard; you deserve something new and nice to help you get through the rest of the year, be it a fresh pair of wireless noise-canceling earbuds or a new phone so you can stop scrambling for a powerful portable charger halfway through your shift.
Why most military-grade cases need to go back to basic training
MIL-STD is a fun acronym but a low bar for tech accessories
While standards are often convoluted and endlessly multiplying, it's no secret that we love having labels and keywords that we can use as cheat sheets when shopping. From maxed out RAM and the latest Snapdragon processor for your next 5G phone to multipoint, LDAC, spatial audio-enabled true wireless earbuds - or even organic, free-trade, non-GMO produce for your goulash - we're obsessed with these alleged shortcuts to quality.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 vs. Galaxy Watch 4: Oldies but still goodies
Samsung's previous smartwatch generations are still among the best Android smartwatches you can buy, but which year is worthy of its sale price?
An upgrade to one of the best Android smartwatches we'd seen in years, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 fixed some of the few flaws with the Galaxy Watch 4, like screen durability and charging time. Granted, both have now been upstaged by new Galaxy Watch 6, but just because they're not the latest and greatest doesn't mean they're worthless. In fact, even the two-year-old Galaxy Watch 4 is still an excellent watch if you catch it with the right deal, but now that the Galaxy Watch 5 is starting to get $75-$100 discounts regularly, it becomes a matter of how much more bang for your buck you'll get depending on their ever-shifting sales.