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How to Use Your Smartphone to Cope With Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is common, and there’s a good chance it will impact you or someone close to you in your lifetime. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 13 percent of adults in the US have some difficulty hearing, and it’s a growing problem around the globe. The World …

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What Is Google One, and Should You Subscribe?

Every Google account comes with 15 gigabytes of free cloud storage shared across Google Drive, Google Photos, and Gmail. But with videos of your kids, hi-res photos of your pets, and work files, that space doesn’t stretch far these days. Google One is the company's subscription cloud storage service, with …

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How to Back Up Your Android Phone

Your phone is the guardian of your digital life. It has that video of your child’s first words, the heart-warming message from your significant other that never fails to cheer you up, and the latest save from your favorite mobile game. You have invested time in getting it just the …

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Which Google Pixel Phone Should You Buy?

Google's Pixel phones are our favorite Android phones here at WIRED, and they have been for a few years. They have industry-leading cameras, get speedy software and security updates directly from Google (like iPhones do from Apple), and are priced competitively. But choosing the right model can be tricky. Should …

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How to Turn Your Smartphone Into a Webcam

Tired of looking like a pixelated blob on your Zoom calls? Why use that pesky, tiny, low-quality webcam embedded in your laptop when you have a seriously great smartphone camera in your pocket? It has become really easy to use your smartphone as a webcam these days, and some options …

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How to Set Up Your New Android Phone

If you’ve just unboxed a new Android phone, you’re probably excited to play with it. There’s a little bit of setup to deal with first, but don’t worry—whether it’s a Samsung Galaxy or a Google Pixel, the process of getting started with Android is nearly the same on all devices …

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The Best Cheap Phones for Almost Every Budget

Wireless carriers in the US go out of their way to make expensive smartphones seem affordable. AT&T will advertise a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for just $36 a month, but don't let them fool you. Over 36 monthly installments, you're still spending more than a thousand bucks for the phone. …

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How to Factory-Reset Your Phone Before You Sell It

Whether you’re looking to buy a new iPhone or have your eye on one of the best Android phones, you must wipe your old phone before you can sell it or pass it on. Your old phone is likely packed with precious memories, so make sure you back up or transfer everything (especially photos) before …

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