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PCWorld’s April digital magazine: Surface Pro 7+ reviewed
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android, iOS, and your web browser.
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Apple iPad Pro vs. Surface Go 2 and Surface Pro 7+: The specs, compared
We compare the specs of the new Apple iPad Pro (2021) versus two of the best Windows tablets: the Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ and Surface Go 2.
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Report: Microsoft is in talks to buy Discord for over $10 billion
Discord, the gaming chat app, is reportedly in acquisition talks with Microsoft for over $10 billion. The deal would give Microsoft a social network that boosts its PC gaming aspirations.
Opinion
No, Apple’s new M1 iPad Pro won’t kill the PC
Apple's new iPad Pro family is impressive, but it still won't kill the PC. The PC is selling in record numbers, and the iPad Pro is actually looking more and more like a PC with each generation.
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The purple iPhone is meaningless in a world where every iPhone is in a case
The new purple iPhone 12 sure does look cool, but you wouldn't even see it in a case.
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How to protect your COVID vaccination card digitally: Dos and don’ts
Protect your COVID vaccination card digitally by creating a good image using a camera or scanner, and keeping it secure in cloud storage.
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5 ways to make your Samsung Galaxy S21 more like the Pixel
Samsung Galaxy S21 phones are great, but some of the software you can get on Google Pixel phones is great. Here's how to make your Galaxy S21 more like a Google Pixel.
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Microsoft’s Modern peripherals include a 1080p webcam, headsets and a speaker
Microsoft's Modern lineup of PC peripherals include a webcam, two headsets, the Surface Headphones 2+, and a USB-C speaker.
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Google Photos finally lets PC users copy text from an image
Google Photos offered Optical Character Recognition (OCR) on mobile for years, but now it's coming to the desktop via your web browser.
Deal
Score some true wireless earbuds for as little as $12
Kick out some truly wireless jams for less than the cost of a large pizza.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones: The best and worst features
The Galaxy S21 phones are faster and more feature-rich compared to last year's S20s. Samsung did cut a few corners, too. Here are the best and worst features.
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Snag a portable power bank for cheap during this 24-hour sale
Our top picks from Amazon's one-day sale on Tozo power banks.
News
Android loses a huge innovator as LG quits making phones
LG phones pushed the bleeding-edge of innovation, but it wasn't enough.
Reviews
Lander Cascade Wireless Charging Power Bank (10,000mAh) review: Rugged and ready for action
If you need a battery pack that you can take almost anywhere, this is it.
Deal
Beats by Dre’s magnificent Powerbeats Pro hit their lowest price yet
Amazon is selling the Powerbeats Pro for $170.
Deal
Save $50 on Nike’s Apple Watch and get 6 free months of Apple Fitness+
Best Buy is taking $50 off the Apple Watch Nike Series 6 and offering half a year of Apple Fitness+ to boot.
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Arm v9 promises ray tracing for smartphones and a big performance boost
Arm unveiled Armv9, the architecture for the next decade of Arm smartphones and PCs. The v9 architecture will bring with it ray tracing and variable rate shading, plus support for improved virtual machines called Realms.
Deal
Snag Amazon’s surprisingly good Fire 7 tablet for only $40
Amazon is selling its popular basic tablet for $10 off.
Deal
Razer’s $69 Power Up pack saves you a bundle on awesome gaming gear
Walmart is selling the Razer Power Up Bundle for $69 right now including a gaming headset, keyboard, and high DPI mouse valued at $120.
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Amazon’s affordable Fire HD 10 tablet is another $80 off, today only
Amazon is selling the 64GB Fire HD 10 for just $108, by far its all-time low price.
Deal
Rock out with Skullcandy’s Sesh Evo true wireless earbuds for just $30
Amazon normally sells the Skullcandy Sesh Evo true wireless earbuds for around $50.
Reviews
OnePlus 9 Pro review: Revolutionary display, evolutionary camera
Working with boutique camera maker Hasselblad, OnePlus promised big changes to its camera system—but the benefits are minimal on the OnePlus 9 Pro. Instead, we get a fantastic upgrade to the display and a new sleek design.
Reviews
Crave Plus Portable charger review: An impressively thin portable battery
The Crave Plus is a mix of old and new in a really thin design.
Deal
Rock these killer Beats Solo Pro wireless headphones for $140 off
Best Buy has the matte red Beats Solo Pro headphones with active noise canceling for $140 off the MSRP.
News
Devastating chip shortages could hit smartphones soon, too
A Reuters report says the industry-wide chip shortage could being affecting smartphone processors from Qualcomm, including the flagship Snapdragon 888.
Feature
How the ROG Phone 5’s crazy controls turbocharge mobile games
The new generation of ROG gaming phones from Asus has landed, and it continues to push the boundaries of mobile gaming.
Deal
These Aukey true wireless earbuds are just $20, a massive 60% off
With checkout code you can get $30 off these water resistant true wireless earbuds.
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PCWorld’s March Digital Magazine: Samsung’s Galaxy S21 vs. Apple’s iPhone 12
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android, iOS, and your web browser.
Reviews
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro review: A little bit of everything
Samsung's latest true wireless earbuds offer good sound quality, adequate ANC, and comfort. You'll want a new Samsung phone to get the most out of them, though.
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Hands on: Samsung Galaxy SmartTags shine most within the SmartThings ecosystem
Samsung's SmartTags are little more than basic Bluetooth trackers, but they show their greatest potential as part of the broader Samsung ecosystem, and a more powerful model is on the way.
Opinion
How Google could turn Android into just another subscription
Google's recent changes to Photos suggests that the company is moving toward offering its software as a service. It could shed its Pixel phones and instead sell an Android launcher that worked on any phone, with a subscription for Android updates.
News
Send texts on your own time with Android’s new Schedule Send feature
Google is adding a new feature to Android, called Schedule Send, that allows you to send texts to other people on your own time.
News
Google adds Password Checkup to Android
Google already checks your passwords to see if they've been compromised on your PC's Chrome browser. Now your Android phone will add the same Password Checker feature.
News
Samsung just out-Googled the Pixel at guaranteeing Android updates
Samsung is promising four years of security updates for more than 130 Galaxy phones.
How-To
Android 11: Getting started with gesture navigation
With Android 11, almost all devices will default to Google's new gesture navigation. Here's how to get started and adjust it to your liking in just a few taps, or give up and go back to buttons.
Reviews
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review: All of Android for somewhat less
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is less expensive than the S20 Ultra, and it's still Samsung's best and most full-featured phone to date. It is very big, though.
News
Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless Headset feels like affordable Surface Headphones
For only $99, the new Xbox Wireless Headset give you much of what Microsoft's Surface Headphones offer.
Reviews
Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ review: A giant leap in graphics performance
With the Microsoft's Surface Pro 7+, the best Windows tablet just got much, much better, thanks to its powerful CPU and graphics upgrades. It also offers an LTE option, better battery life and more.
Deal
The fitness-focused Garmin Vivoactive 3 smartwatch is on sale for $99
Amazon has Garmin's Vivoactive 3 at its all-time low price.
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Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S21 phones are up to $200 off right now
Amazon is selling the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S21 phones for up to $200 off today.
News Analysis
This Android 12 leak looks an awful lot like iOS 14
The first leak of Android 12 is here and, well, it should look very familiar to iPhone users.
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Save 35% on Amazon’s Fire HD 8 Kids Edition and over 20,000 free apps
Amazon is selling the Fire HD 8 Kids Edition for $90, down from $140.
News
PCWorld’s February Digital Magazine: The Chip Wars Rage On
Enjoy the best of PCWorld.com in a curated Digital Magazine for Android, iOS, and your web browser.
Opinion
Comcast suspends data caps for certain states, and that’s unfair
The Pennsylvania attorney general strikes a deal with Comcast to delay broadband data caps until July, and suddenly a chunk of the country gets special treatment.
Updated
The mobile Microsoft Lens app can now read your handwriting
Microsoft's Office Lens app, now Microsoft Lens, can take your handwritten notes and turn them into text for Word or any other app.
Feature
Samsung Galaxy S21 vs iPhone 12: This is the $800 phone to buy
By cutting the price of the S21 to $800, Samsung has put the iPhone 12 in its sights.
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Galaxy S21 FAQ and buyer’s guide: Where, why, and how to buy Samsung’s latest flagship
Here's everything you need to know about the Galaxy S21 before you decide to buy.
Deal
This long-lasting 10,000mAh power bank can charge from sun rays
Amazon is selling the Anker Solar Power Bank for $10 off the usual price.
Deal
Buy these $28 true wireless earbuds and never fuss with cables again
Amazon is selling a pair of Aukey true wireless earbuds with in-ear detection for $12 with code.
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