Author Archives: Michael Simon

How your Apple, WearOS, and Fitbit smartwatch can help track your coronavirus symptoms

As the coronavirus spreads across the globe, your Apple, Android, and Fitbit smartwatch can help you monitor potential symptoms. Continue reading

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iPhone SE vs iPhone XR vs iPhone 11: What you should (and shouldn’t) buy

Apple now sells three phones that can all be considered affordable. But even if you have enough to buy the most expensive one, should you? Continue reading

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iPhone SE vs iPhone XR vs iPhone 11: How to get the most for your money

Apple now sells three phones that can all be considered affordable. But even if you have enough to buy the most expensive one, should you? Continue reading

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You can now buy a Raspberry Pi 4 with as much RAM as a Mac mini

When the Raspberry Pi 4 launched last June, it delivered an impressive amount of computing power for such a tiny package. But if you still wanted more, Raspberry Pi heard you: Now you can buy a Pi 4 with a whopping 8GB of RAM, the same amount in a M… Continue reading

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Apple can solve our Face ID mask woes by stealing one of Android’s best features

Android’s Smart Unlock is the perfect solution to the problem of Face ID not working when you’re wearing a mask. Continue reading

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iPhone SE vs Android’s best: A $399 iPhone stands up to $3,000 in Android phones

When comparing phones, you generally want them to be in the same league. These days that might mean there’s a few hundred dollars separating the models—like the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, or the Galaxy S20+ and the OnePlus 8 Pro—but it’s bas… Continue reading

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Google Pixel 4a preview: Single camera, fingerprint sensor, no 5G, and July launch

There might not be an I/O keynote to stream this week, but some new hot Google hardware might still be on the way. All rumors and signs suggest that Google will celebrate the first anniversary of the launch of the bodaciously budget Pixel 3a with an… Continue reading

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Fitbit is studying how to detect coronavirus before symptoms show up—and you can help

Fitbit has launched a new survey that aims to help detect COVID-19 in Fitbit users before symptoms show up. Continue reading

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iPhone SE vs Android’s best: Can a $399 iPhone really outperform $3,000 in Android phones?

When comparing phones, you generally want them to be in the same league. These days that might mean there’s a few hundred dollars separating the models—like the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, or the Galaxy S20+ and the OnePlus 8 Pro—but everyone… Continue reading

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Apple requires masks and temperature checks as U.S. stores begin to reopen

Apple is set to reopen retail stores across the U.S., but things will be much different than they were before. Continue reading

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