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9 Best Gaming Phone Features All Smartphones Should Have

Gaming smartphones have awesome features, and we want to see them come to regular smartphones, too.

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What Are Brightness Nits? Why Screen Brightness Matters

All displays have a certain amount of nits, indicating brightness. But what are nits exactly, and why should you care?

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The 10 Best Sites to Send Free Text Messages to Cell Phones (SMS)

SMS text messages are still useful! These texting websites will let you send SMS messages from your computer for free.

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The 8 Best Apps to Identify Anything Using Your Phone's Camera

These image recognition apps let you identify coins, plants, products, and more with your Android or iPhone camera.

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Nothing Phone (1) Review: LED Glyphs Are Cool but Not Killer

LED glyphs aside, the Nothing Phone (1) is a tidy, mid-range smartphone that will tick a lot of boxes for most consumers.

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What Is the Environmental Cost of Upgrading Your Smartphone?

You need a smartphone. Nearly everyone does. But do you really need to upgrade each year?

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Windows Piracy, USB OTG, USB Sticks, and Smartphone Myths

This week's podcast debunks all of those myths surrounding smartphones.

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How Panorama Mode Can Help You Shoot Better Travel Photos

Travel photography is quite tricky, but using panorama mode on your smartphone can help you get things right.

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4 Smartphone Specs That Aren't as Important as You Think

There's so much marketing spiel when it comes to smartphones. Learn what's important and cut through that noise.

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7 Productive Things to Do on Your Phone Instead of Mindlessly Scrolling

Mindlessly scrolling through your phone is one of the most unproductive ways to use your time. Here are some productive things to do instead.

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5 Effects of Technology on Physical Health and What to Do About Them

It's all to easy to let technology have a negative impact on your health. Here's how it can happen, and what to do to prevent issues.

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The 7 Reasons Why Your Phone Battery Is Draining So Fast

Battery life constantly draining? We know the feeling. Here are six reasons why your phone battery keeps dying.

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6 Smartphone Habits That Will Boost Your Productivity

Given how much you rely on your phone, you'll want to make sure it works well for you. Here are some smartphone habits to boost your productivity.

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5 Smartphone and Screen Time Tips to Reduce Migraines

If you're bothered by frequent migraines, your smartphone may be (partly) to blame. Use these tips to manage your screen time and manage migraines.

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The 8 Best Mobile Apps to Keep Track of Your Dreams

Your dreams can often say a lot about you and where you're at in your life. If you want to keep track of them, you'll find plenty of mobile apps.

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Is an Octa-Core Better than a Quad-Core? Not Always! Android Processors Explained

More cores don't necessarily mean a faster processor.

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Transform Your Phone Case With These 11 Cool DIY Ideas

You've probably got a phone case to protect your device, but why not make it look cool at the same time?

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3 Simple Tips for Creating an Effective Nighttime Routine

You might have a tried-and-true routine for a productive start to each day, but a nighttime routine is just as important for your energy and health.

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11 Cleaning Tricks to Make Your Phone Look Like New

Is your smartphone no longer looking quite as smart and clean as when you first got it? Make it seem like new again with these top tricks and tips.

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Understanding Phone Separation Anxiety: Symptoms and Tips to Overcome It

The prevalence and ever-increasing importance of smartphones can lead to stress when they're not available. Here's how to overcome that feeling.

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