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Fresh leak gives out Google Pixel 6 series pre-order and release dates

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Credit: Google As per a fresh leak, the Google Pixel 6 series is expected to go on pre-order starting October 19. The phones could eventually release on October 28. There’s still no word on an official launch date, but a September reveal seems unlikely. A fresh leak from Jon Prosser over at FrontPageTech   suggests that the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro may not launch in September after all. According to the information obtained by the tipster, Google will open pre-orders for the Pixel 6 series on October 19. The phones would eventually go on sale and hit store shelves the following week, on October 28. Prosser claims that these details come from a few of his best industry sources. It doesn’t necessarily mean that the September 13 launch date recently tipped on Weibo is completely out of the question. The Pixel 5 was also announced in September last year. However, if the October 19 pre-order date is accurate, as Prosser insists, it could very well be the day Google

The best Visible deals: Get two months of Visible for $15 per month

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If you want to switch to a contract-free prepaid carrier in the US, but you also want to keep the nationwide coverage of Verizon’s 5G network, then Visible is the best option for you. We’ve dug deep and put together a list of the best Visible deals that are active right now. Our own Andrew Grush even gave Visible a try as an alternative to satellite internet and found a change for the better. Related: Visible buyer’s guide: a truly unlimited data plan Visible keeps things simple plan-wise by offering just one. However, the real opportunities for savings pop up when you purchase a new phone or add a line of service. You can choose from any phone in the Verizon arsenal, which means that the Samsung Galaxy S21 is more affordable than ever. Here are some of the best Visible deals currently on offer. Featured deal: Get two months of Visible for $15 per month Credit: Visible Visible’s best deals can be a bit fleeting, but they’re worth looking out for. This is a good exam

Only 18% of US Android users would even consider iPhone 13, says report

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Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority An Android loyalty survey points to only 18.3% of United States Android users being interested in the next iPhone. This number is actually down by a whopping 14.8% from this time last year. The lack of features Android users care about is cited as the main reason for the dismal interest. The next slate of iPhones — tentatively known as the iPhone 13 series — is coming up quickly, likely launching in September. As with every year, this gets some folks wondering: how many Android users are planning to jump ship? According to a new survey from SellCell , not too many. The used technology service asked over 5,000 Android users based in the United States if they were interested in the iPhone 13. A whopping 81.7% said “Nah.” See also:  The best Android phones you can get right now That leaves just 18.3% who are even considering ending their Android loyalty streak. Interestingly, SellCell conducted a similar survey last year that f

Save 50% on the Pixel 4, and more of the latest Google Pixel deals

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The Google Pixel family has long had a list of features that make it a go-to for die-hard fans. Whether it’s the vanilla Android experience or the powerful camera, the Pixel packs some features that set it apart from the pack. As Android nerds, we’re always on the lookout for Google Pixel deals. And now, with the Google 5a on the market and the Google Pixel 6 on the way, we’re excited to see what Google has up its sleeve for us in the coming weeks and months. We’re keen to find out how the release of this new device will change the landscape of the Google smartphone market. Read more:  Everything we know about the Pixel 6 Still, the Pixel 5a isn’t here yet, so let’s look at some of the best deals from the Pixel 5 to the Pixel 2XL and everything in between. Featured deal: Save 50% on an unlocked Pixel 4 Credit: Amazon The Pixel 5 hasn’t been on sale in months, and we’re unlikely to see any Pixel 5a offers any time soon. With that in mind, the best way to get a cut-pric

Poll: Do you use one-handed mode on your smartphone?

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Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Smartphone screens have grown massively in size over the years, from ~4-inch displays in 2010 to nearly seven inches in 2021. The upside is that we’ve got plenty more screen area for games and movies, but the downside is that many feel they’ve become too big for comfortable use. The large screens mean that reaching the top half of the display is a difficult endeavor. But one prominent solution over the years is the one-handed mode feature, which “shrinks” the screen via software to bring things within touching distance. Is this something you’re using on your phone? Give us your answer via the poll below. One-handed mode is available on phones from a variety of Android OEMs. Prominent examples include Samsung , Huawei , and Xiaomi . This feature isn’t available on Google and OnePlus phones though. Nevertheless, Google seems to be finally bringing one-handed mode to Android 12 , so even manufacturers without this feature should be

The Bose QuietComfort 45 bring the same comfortable design at a lower price

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Credit: Bose The Bose QuietComfort 45 bring improved noise-cancelling and an even more comfortable fit than before. Bose improved the microphone quality of its new headphones and extended the battery life to 24 hours. The QC 45 headphones are available for pre-order and cost $329, which is less than older generations. Bose unveiled its QuietComfort 45 headphones, a successor to the famed and everpresent QuietComfort 35 II . The new Bose QC 45 share a similar look to their predecessors, and this time around Bose improved the audio quality, controls, and yes, even the comfort. While Bose raised the bar with these improvements, it lowered the price; the Bose QuietComfort 45 retail for $329. Read on:  The best noise-cancelling headphones The QuietComfort 45 feature two audio settings, Quiet and Aware mode. With Quiet mode enabled, listeners can enjoy premium active noise-cancelling (ANC) performance. While we don’t yet know how the new headset’s noise cancellation performs