Sustainability starts with software [Video] 1

One of the most popular third-party ROMs is back. This time LineageOS 21 comes in an Android 14 flavor. Here’s how it runs, what’s new, and if you should flash it on your phone. Why should you choose LineageOS 21? Even with lots of gesturing and posturing from tech brands

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The first OnePlus Watch was one of the worst products in the brand’s history, but with a revamped vision, clever tricks, and Wear OS at its core, the OnePlus Watch 2 is drastically improved. It’s still not perfect, but its redeeming qualities make up for its deficiencies. Excellent hardware with

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The Galaxy S24+ is the only one I’d buy 126

The Galaxy S24 series has received a lot of flak for repackaging the previous generation and sprinkling some AI on top, and that doesn’t feel far from the truth. Of all of the Galaxy S24 models, the S24+ is the one I’d actually consider buying, for a number of reasons.

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The best value in a smartphone in 2024 160

About 10 years ago, OnePlus hit the scene with the OnePlus One. A device that blew most folks away for its clean software, excellent hardware, and dirt cheap price. Over the decade since, a lot has changed. The brand has delivered a lot of memorable devices, and made plenty of

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review: Is it worth $1,300? 200

Samsung has all but perfected its formula for a flagship smartphone at this point, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra is the logical 2024 step for that project – just throwing a bunch of AI at the problem. But at a new and higher price of $1,300, Samsung has a lot

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Google Pixel 2023 year in review 284

Seven years into the Google Pixel series, 2023 marked Google’s biggest year yet with six new devices released. It was a year where Google fixed a lot of mistakes, but also introduced some growing pains to the lineup. Let’s take a look back. This issue of 9to5Google Weekender is a

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