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Best Android phones with a headphone jack 2024
By Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
Plug and play The 3.5mm headphone jack has nearly gone extinct, but these excellent Android phones are still holding on to it. Here are some of the best ones you should consider if you need to plug in.
Best Samsung phones 2024
By Harish Jonnalagadda, Nicholas Sutrich last updated
A Galaxy of great phones Whether you're looking for a cutting-edge foldable or a budget device, these are the best Samsung phones of the year.
What's the best cheap tablet for Android? I tested over 50 devices and here are my results
By Andrew Myrick last updated
Bargain tablets Whether you want a tablet for media consumption or one with some extra "smarts," there's something for everyone. These are our favorite cheap Android tablets.
These are the smartwatches that support Google Pay 2024
By Samuel Contreras last updated
G Pay on your wrist Ready to start paying for your coffee with only your smartwatch? Here are all the Wear OS watches that support payment with Google Wallet.
Best Fitbit 2024
By Michael L Hicks last updated
Fit for your wrist Want a Fitbit but aren't sure which one is for you? Here's a guide to help make your decision a little easier.
Best GPS smartwatches and fitness trackers 2024
By Michael L Hicks last updated
Accurate positioning Today, most smartwatches have GPS, but GPS alone can be inaccurate and skew your results. We've rounded up the best smartwatches and fitness trackers that go beyond GPS for more accurate data.
OPPO Find X8 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24: Stick with the old, or get with the new?
By Brady Snyder published
Time to switch? The OPPO Find X8 is a compact flagship with impressive hardware, and it might just dethrone the soon-to-be-replaced Samsung Galaxy S24.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. OnePlus 13: Take your pick of 2025's flagships
By Brady Snyder published
Future flagships Both the OnePlus 13 and Samsung Galaxy S25 will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite, but which model is best?
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