On top of insisting on physical meetups, one of the first things you should do is to perform an IMEI check. You simply dial *#06# on the phone you plan to buy (or scroll through the About Phone ...

While I almost always advise on which is the new best smartphone, the majority of consumers don't upgrade every year. I have friends and family who tell me they don't want to upgrade and ask, "How can ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. ForbesGoogle’s Unbeatable Pixel Updates—All Other Phones Left ...

Cyber Monday is an excellent time to upgrade your phone. Don't miss this 25% deal on the Google Pixel 10 Pro—our top pick for Android phones. I’m one of PCMag’s mobile writers. That means I check out ...

I think Android laptops are happening in part because Google does not see a future where Chromebooks rival Mac and Windows for market share. All the success Google has in various consumer form factors ...

Ah, yes. It’s everyone’s favorite (or least favorite) time of year: Black Friday. What used to be a single day of sales has prolonged itself into a week of endless discounts, and 2025 has proven no ...