Google’s Pixel 5 is a smartphone that launched over three years ago. It is a compact-sized phone packed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor. The phone is upgradeable to the latest Android 14 which means it is still usable even after all these years.

If you are hanging onto the Pixel 5 or are planning to buy a pre-used or refurbished unit, you can continue using it for the next one or two years if not more. Nevertheless, you will need a good-quality case to keep it protected. It is the reason we have compiled a list of some of the best Pixel 5 cases to buy in 2023.

Crave Pixel 5 Case

This bumper case from Crave features a dual-layer design. It has a compact profile and tactile buttons. Raised edges help with camera protection. This case is wireless charging compatible and available in seven different colors.

$15.99

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OtterBox Defender Series Case

This is a rugged smartphone case featuring a solid inner shell and soft outer cover. It has port covers to keep dust and debris away from ports. Its belt-clip holster doubles up as a kickstand for a comfortable media consumption experience.

$16.96

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Spigen Liquid Air Armor Case

If your preference is a lightweight case with a slim profile, this is the one for you. It does not add weight to the smartphone and is easy to slide in and out of the pocket. Air Cushion Technology helps with shock absorption and this case is wireless charging compatible.

−$2.00 $12.99

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Spigen Tough Armor Case

If you want Spigen's durability but do not mind using a slightly bulky case, get the Tough Armor. It offers certified military-grade protection and has Air Cushion Technology. You also get a built-in kickstand with this case. Available in Black and Gunmetal colors.

$14.99

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Google Pixel 5 Case

It is the official Google case for the Pixel 5. It is made with recycled polycarbonate and polyester materials. The back has soft fabric which can be washed in the machine. It has microfiber lining and raised edges for extra protection.

$39.99

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Caseology Parallax Case

It is a case featuring a unique grippy and stylish 3D texture. Its design stands out from the crowd. It has dual-layered material grade protection with slim profile. There are raised lips for extra screen and camera protection.

$14.99

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In addition to its wide selection of smart TVs and displays, TCL’s range of budget Android devices are also something to look into, especially for buyers who are after wallet-friendly smartphones that don’t necessarily deliver an underwhelming experience. With that in mind, the TCL 40XL is on sale right now, going for as low as $169 on Amazon.

In terms of hardware, the phone comes with a large 6.75-inch display which makes it ideal for content consumption, web browsing and social media apps. While a triple camera setup with a 50MP main sensor handles photo and video tasks. It’s cheaper than a lot of Android phones out there right now, and you can check it out using the link below.

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If you’re a Google Pixel fan looking to build up their Google device ecosystem, then you might want to check out this discount on the Pixel Buds Pro wireless earbuds. Currently on offer with up to 20% off the regular asking price, Google’s wireless earbuds come with some pretty awesome features, and are designed to work well with Pixel smartphones.

The Pixel Buds Pro come in a very minimalist design with a style that’s pretty much inline with the rest of Google’s hardware offerings. The Buds Pro offer up to 11 hours of play time on a single charge, with a maximum of 31 hours with the charging case. They also come with active noise cancelling, and even wireless charging via the charging case. You can check them out using the link below.

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When talking about smartwatches, Garmin’s wide selection of ruggedly-designed wearables are a great combination of smart capabilities and durability, making them a great choice for folks after a device that can keep up with their active lifestyle. With that in mind, the Garmin Instinct smartwatch is currently on sale on Amazon right now, going for less than $200.

In addition to a very durable design, the Garmin Instinct features built-in GPS and Bluetooth connectivity, support for a wide variety of training and sports modes, and up to 14 days of regular use on a single charge, although Garmin says that you can extend this for up to 16 days in GPS mode. You can check it out using the link below.

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The growing market of smart wearables has taken an interesting turn in recent years, with a lot of manufacturers choosing to adopt Google’s Wear OS platform to give their own wearable products a much-needed boost in terms of functionality, as well as overall performance.

With that being said however, other manufacturers have instead chosen to stick to their guns and and forego Wear OS for their own custom wearable platform. One such example is the Huawei Watch GT 4 series, which runs on Huawei’s Harmony OS instead (for reasons other than preference), but still promises to give users a complete smartwatch experience. How does it fare though? Let’s take a look.

External Design

At first glance, it’s clear that Huawei has taken extra steps to integrate a rather stylish look with the GT 4 series, which is available in several design variants, including a 46mm model (which we have on here), as well as a more “petite” 41mm model that’s more akin to jewelry. With that said, the 46mm variant comes in different styles, and we do have the more sporty black unit here.

The watch features a 1.43-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a fairly sharp resolution of 466×466 pixels, and a PPI of 326. There’s a stainless steel case that surrounds the display, although it doesn’t feature a rotating bezel unlike the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, for example. Instead, navigation is handled by a rotating crown and an action button, which are located on the right-hand side.

Underneath, the watch is made from a composite material which feels a lot like plastic, and this also houses the GT 4’s sensors as well as the magnetic charging panel. The watch also comes with a 5 ATM rating, which means it can survive underwater dips for up to 50 meters, although it isn’t exactly meant to be a diving watch.

The silicone straps are interchangeable, so you can switch up the look of the GT 4, although the pre-installed watch straps have a nice feel to them. Overall it’s a nicely-designed wearable, and shouldn’t look out of place at casual or even more formal situations.

Internal Hardware

Huawei hasn’t disclosed the processor inside the GT 4, nor has it given out the exact RAM configurations, although the device does come with a ton of different sensors for health and activity tracking.

This includes an Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Optical heart rate sensor, a Barometer, as well as a temperature sensor. Other hardware features include a vibration motor for haptics and notifications, a speaker, microphone, Bluetooth 5.2, as well as NFC. There’s no Wifi on here unfortunately, as the watch needs your phone’s Bluetooth connection in order to access the internet.

Huawei says that the GT 4 can last for up to 4 days with intensive use, 8 days with moderate use, and up to 14 days with very conservative usage. Based on my experience so far it was able to last around a week in general, which is pretty impressive especially considering that most other smartwatches are not able to make it past a day.

Set-up and App

As for compatibility, the GT 4 will work with iOS and Android devices, although setting up the device will require a bit of light tinkering if you’re using an Android phone. Since Huawei’s apps aren’t available on the Play Store, you’ll need to download the Huawei Health app’s .apk file, and manually sideload it onto your device.

Once that’s done however, using the GT 4 should be a breeze. So far, I think Huawei has done a terrific job updating the interface on the GT 4, and it feels a lot smoother and more fluid compared to my experience with older Huawei watches, which were usually slow and laggy. It’s a big improvement and does enhance the overall user experience.

The same can be said for the Huawei Health apps, which for the most part just works nice and simple. Here you can keep an eye on your activities, change the settings on the watch, sign in to your Huawei account, and tinker with notification settings, to name a few.

User Experience

The Huawei Watch GT 4 comes with several pre-installed apps, including several watch faces and built-in exercise modes, as well as staples such as alarms, stopwatch, call logs, and even a music player which can play locally stored files. It’s a pretty robust selection, although one consideration is that you’ll have to install new apps and watch faces with the Huawei Health app.

As someone who uses his watch a lot for heart rate and sleep tracking, the GT 4 had no problems keeping an eye on my metrics, and even sent me reminders to stay active – something that’s thankfully been brought over from previous GT models – and features like automatic walk detection were very much welcome for daily usage. Based on my usage so far it was rather accurate for the most part with metrics.

There are some gripes however – one consideration is that I wasn’t able to sync my Huawei Health data with Google Health Connect, given the rift between Google and Huawei. Additionally, while you could reply to most messages and notifications with preset replies, the GT 4 still lacks the option to type a custom response onscreen, something that’s easily handled by Wear OS devices, for example.

Final Thoughts

For a price of around $315 (when converted) and £250 in the UK, the Huawei Watch GT 4’s strengths lie with its premium and sturdy design, a large and responsive display, a more fluid interface, as well as impressive battery performance and generally good health tracking.

There are some factors to consider however such as the lack of Google software integration and built-in Wifi connectivity, as well as the constant reliance on the Huawei App for app and watch face installations. With that being said however, at the end of the day the Huawei Watch GT 4 still gets all the basics right, and for folks looking for a good-looking smart wearable with impressive battery life will want to check out this one.

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Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto franchise is one of the most popular games around, and the launch of GTA 5 back in 2013 proved to be a smashing success, leading to everyone eagerly anticipating what kind of changes and improvements its successor could bring to the table.

It looks like we won’t have to wait much longer. Rockstar has announced on X that the first trailer for the game will be released next week on the 5th of December at 9AM ET. Keep in mind that this will be the first trailer for the game so it is unclear how much of a look of the game we can expect.

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— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) December 1, 2023

Will it be a simple teaser or will it reveal the game in its entirety? We suppose we’ll have to wait and see. So far the rumors surrounding GTA 6 have suggested that Rockstar will continue to go with the open world concept, but the graphics are expected to see a major upgrade where some reports claim that Rockstar will be going with more photorealistic graphics.

Given the success of GTA 5, the anticipation is extremely high and so are the expectations. Whether or not GTA 6 will be able to live up to the success of GTA 5 remains to be seen, but hopefully the trailer that drops next week will give us a clue as to what we can expect.

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Many people use WhatsApp as their daily and primary messenger, communicating with friends, family members, colleagues, and customers alike. This makes it a tool not just for regular chats, but also a tool that can be used for business purposes like making presentations and so on.

If you do use WhatsApp quite a lot and rely on its screen sharing feature to show presentation slides to others, then you might be interested to learn that an update could soon make the feature a lot more useful, at least according to an APK teardown conducted by the folks at Android Authority.

In the teardown of the app, it has been revealed that WhatsApp is apparently working to add audio to screen sharing. This means that whenever you share your screen through WhatsApp, any audio that is being played on your phone will also be played through the speakers on the phones of the people you’re sharing your screen with.

This could be useful for sharing videos, music, or if you’re making a presentation that might contain audio, this will help make those presentations a bit more entertaining. Take note that this feature isn’t live yet and that the only references to this audio feature is in the code, so when exactly it will be rolled out to the public remains to be seen, if at all.

Source: Android Authority

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Samsung killing off its Note series was a great idea as it helped consolidate the company’s lineup of phones into a neat little bundle. Now users won’t have to decide which phone to get as the Galaxy S Ultra series will now offer the best specs while also featuring support for the S Pen.

That is expected to continue in 2024 with the upcoming Galaxy S24 series, and now thanks to a report from MySmartPrice, it looks like the S Pen that is expected to accompany the Galaxy S24 Ultra has been spotted at the FCC with the EJ-PS928 model number.

In terms of the design, it doesn’t look like anything has changed as it still looks pretty much like its predecessor. The physical button is still very much present, and according to the FCC listing it looks like it will have a 2402-2480MHz frequency range along with BLE support, which is honestly not too surprising.

While the sighting of the S Pen doesn’t reveal any surprises, it does suggest that the launch of the phone could be close at hand. Samsung has been rumored to announce their new Galaxy S24 phones in the middle of January 2024 shortly after CES, so we only have a little over a month before we get all the official details.

Source: MySmartPrice

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Are you thinking about getting yourself a video doorbell? If you are, then check out this video doorbell deal on Amazon for the Blink Video Doorbell where it’s currently being sold as a bundle with two outdoor security cameras.

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The bundle, which would have normally cost $314.96, is currently enjoying an insane 68% discount where its price has dropped down to an all-time low of $99.99! This is quite a crazy deal because now not only do you get a video doorbell, but you get extra home security cameras for under $100!

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If putting together a smart home seems like an expensive process, this deal is a great place to start, and at under $100, you won’t be out too much money even if you decide later on that this isn’t for you, so head on over to Amazon and grab this deal while it’s live!

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Physical boarding passes are annoying. You have to keep them on you to present them when you’re boarding the flight, but once that’s done you throw them away. It’s a waste of paper, if we’re being honest, which is why digital boarding passes are a much more efficient solution.

If you find adding boarding passes to Google Wallet a bit of a hassle, it seems that Google is working to change that. According to a post by AssembleDebug on the GApps Flags & Leaks on Telegram, it seems that Google has recently added a flag to Chrome Canary that would allow boarding passes to be automatically added to Google Wallet via Chrome.

Google calls this a “boarding pass detector” and how it works is that it checks the link you opened from your airline company against Google’s predetermined list of airline URLs. If it detects that you’re opening a link that contains boarding pass data, it will then add it to Google Wallet so that you can easily pull it up when you’re boarding your flight.

Right now, users can still add boarding passes to Google Wallet, but it must be done through a custom link which not all airline companies may do, so at least with this method, it will have wider compatibility. At the moment there’s no telling when this feature will roll out, if at all, but it might be something to keep an eye out for if you’re a frequent traveler.

Source: Android Police

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Apple and Google are currently dominating the smartphone space, especially Google where their own app store is on pretty much nearly every Android device out there in the market today. This is a huge deal because all purchases made will see a portion of that money go to Google in commission fees.

Given the popularity of some mobile games and the millions of dollars that can be made through in-app purchases, it’s not surprising that Microsoft now wants in on the action. Phil Spencer, Microsoft’s head of the Xbox division, has confirmed that the company is in talks with various partners about the launch of a mobile game store.

Microsoft currently has their own storefront for Windows apps, but a mobile game store could be a great alternative for developers of mobile games who might not want to pay the commission that Apple and Google takes. Presumably Microsoft could be offering a lower cut compared to Apple and Google otherwise it’s hard to imagine why developers would go with them instead of using Apple or Google’s native app stores.

That being said, there are definitely challenges that lie ahead for Microsoft. Firstly, they would need to convince customers to download or use a separate app store for games, especially if users prefer to consolidate all their apps. Secondly, there could be an issue with Apple, who at the moment still does not allow third-party app stores on its iOS platform.

The EU does have a law that is coming into effect that would effectively force Apple to open up its ecosystem, but Apple is fighting it and it remains to be seen how that will turn out.

Source: Bloomberg

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WhatsApp has a privacy feature called Chat Lock. It basically locks specific chats and hides notifications from those chats and can only be unlocked using the same passcode as your phone, or using biometrics like fingerprint or facial recognition.

While that’s fine, the problem is if someone knew your phone’s passcode, they could open those chats. This is why WhatsApp has introduced a new layer of security called Secret Code. This will allow users to lock chats using a code that is separate to their phone’s passcode.

This means that in the event someone knows your phone’s passcode, the chats locked with Secret Code still cannot be opened, unless for whatever reason you choose to use the same code as your phone, in which case it’s kind of pointless. These chats will also be hidden and users can search for their hidden chats by searching “Secret Code” in the search bar.

This feature was discovered in a beta version of WhatsApp not too long ago, but it looks like it’s now ready for prime time. At the moment, the feature is in the process of being rolled out to users as we speak. This means that if you don’t see the feature available to you yet, don’t worry as it should eventually reach you in the coming months.

Source: Android Authority

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One of the new hardware features of the iPhone 15 is the Action Button. This is similar to the Action Button on the Apple Watch Ultra where users can customize it as a shortcut, although by default it actually replaces the physical silent mode switch. But with the iPhone 16, Apple could be revamping the Action Button in a big way.

This is according to a report from MacRumors who has seen the evidence to suggest such a change is coming. According to the report, the new Action Button is said to be a capacitive solid-state button that will apparently be able to detect changes in pressure. This means that depending on how hard users press on the button, it will be able to perform different functions.

Right now, the Action Button on the iPhone 15 only does one action, so having the ability to pull off multiple actions based on the pressure could be interesting. This wouldn’t be the first time Apple has experimented with pressure-sensitive technology. The company had previously introduced pressure-sensitive displays to the iPhone and Apple Watch, but it was ultimately a failed experiment.

This is because it was contingent on developers taking advantage of the technology, and also it wasn’t always clear which apps supported it, so most people ended up forgetting about it. If this report is accurate, limiting its functionality to actions specified by Apple could make it a lot more useful.

That being said, it should be noted that the information in the report is pre-production information, meaning that depending on how well the feature performs, Apple may or may not end up canceling it. Needless to say that this should be taken with a grain of salt for now, but what do you think? Is this a cool feature that you’d like to see in future Android handsets as well?

Source: MacRumors

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Not too long after Apple’s highly-publicized move to finally support RCS messaging, Google recently celebrated a new milestone with Google Messages’ one billion RCS users, a rather surprising feat but one much welcome nonetheless. With that said, the company also announced new RCS chat features which will soon be available for the Google Messages app.

Based on the new features, it seems that Google has focused on bringing a more “personal” approach to how users can message others via the Messages app – one example is the inclusion of a new Photomoji feature, which lets you take a photo and use it as a reaction emoji in chats.

Users will soon be able to change the color of their message bubbles and backgrounds, a subtle but welcome improvement in terms of UI customization. Google has also worked on incorporating new Screen Effects to messages, which add a bit of animation whenever a key phrase is sent by a user – for example, typing “I love you” will trigger a heart animation onscreen.

Emoji messages and chat reactions will also get updated animations, which add for a bit of visual flair to an otherwise standard-looking chat thread.

For audio, the Messages app will soon feature support for “Voice Moods,” which adds onscreen effects to a voice message, depending on a sender’s overall mood. Google adds that voice messages will soon feature improved audio quality, made possible by an increased bitrate and sampling rate.

Last but not the least is the new “Profiles” feature, which users can access to change how they’ll appear across various Google services, extending beyond the Messages app. At the moment, the features are exclusive for beta users, so it might take a bit of time before we finally see the new features make their way to the app.

Source: Google

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When talking about high-end audio products, one name that constantly gets mentioned is Bose, and for good reason – the company has invested a ton of R&D towards developing and getting the best sound possible, resulting in some of the sweetest wireless audio gear we’ve seen on the market. With that in mind, the Bose SoundLink Micro Speaker is currently on sale right now, going for as low as $99.

The Bose SoundLink Micro Speaker is fully wireless Bluetooth speaker, designed to deliver loud and clear sound quality, with a powerful bass sound to boot. Perfect for bringing along on outdoor trips – or anywhere in your home – the speaker can last for up to six hours of playtime, and also comes with a water-resistant design to keep it safe from accidental splashes and such. You can check it out using the link below.

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With the year drawing to a close, we’re bound to see tons of compilation lists and “best of” awards across different categories including tech, hardware, as well as software. Speaking of the latter, Google Play finally unveiled the Best Apps and Games of 2023, which includes the most downloaded and well-received apps from the Play Store.

For the Best Overall App and Game, the awards went to Imprint: Learn Visually and Honkai: Star Rail respectively. Imprint: Learn Visually makes use of visual storytelling to explore different disciplines such as psychology, history, technology, and more. Meanwhile, Honkai: Star Rail managed to grab the award on account of eye-popping visuals, depth of content, as well as impressive game design.

For Best Multi-device App and Game, the awards went to Spotify and OUTERPLANE – Strategy Anime, while the User’s Choice App and Game awards went to ChatGPT and MONOPOLY GO. With that said, Google did include a wide variety of different categories for the Best Apps and Games of 2023 – you can check out the rest of the winners using this link.

How about you – which apps and games did you enjoy using the most this 2023? Let us know in the comments below!

Source: Google

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If you own a device with support for Samsung TV Plus, then you might want to check for a new update – the company recently announced that it was bringing some new and useful software features for its free streaming service, which focus on making content even more easily accessible. The update covers more than 2,500 channels in 24 countries where TV Plus is available.

For one, the new update includes a revamped home screen menu that features a general overview of content available for viewing, as well as newly-added categories on the left side of the home screen. These now include sections such as Live TV, Movies/TV Shows, Music, Kids and Settings, and more.

Samsung adds that region-specific tabs are now available based on each region’s content catalogue, which includes the Music tab for the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand, Kids tab for the U.S., Europe, Brazil, Mexico, and India, and the News tab for India with added multilingual support.

The update also improves the Video on Demand (VOD) listings, and users can now access their VOD from the channel guide with support for instant playback of select programs. Samsung also added a new “More Like This” feature that offers content suggestion based on viewing history.

Users can check for the update from their Settings menu.

Source: Samsung

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In what is the latest wave in a long series of layoffs affecting several tech companies, gaming software developer Unity Software is reportedly preparing to cut down on its workforce, a move explained as part of a company-wide “reset” which will cost 265 jobs, or around 3.8% of Unity’s total workforce.

The mass layoffs follow just months after the company recently attempted to impose a new pricing policy, which was intended to charge additional fees to game developers using Unity’s software – essentially, developers were required to pay each time their Unity-powered game was downloaded. This decision was met with much backlash however, prompting the company to undo its plans.

Going back to the upcoming layoffs, the move also includes the termination of professional services provided by visual effects company Weta FX. Founded by film director Peter Jackson, Weta’s VFX tools development division was purchased by Unity back in 2021 for around $1.625 billion.

With that being said, Unity isn’t the only big name to reduce its workforce in recent months – back in October, industry giants Nokia and Qualcomm likewise axed around 14,000 and 1,200 jobs respectively, in an effort to cut down on financial losses.

Source: Reuters

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We own so many electronic gadgets these days that trying to keep them charged and powered at the same time can be a bit tricky, especially if you don’t have many wall outlets that are conveniently located.

Thankfully, a lot of today’s modern devices rely on USB charging, which means that plugging them into a PC or laptop or having a charger with multiple USB ports can come in handy. The UGREEN Nexode 100W desktop charger is a great example of that, where it offers speedy charging while also being able to charge multiple things at once.

If you’re looking for a small and compact desktop charger, then perhaps this is the charger for you, so read on to find out more about its features.

Small and compact

UGREEN is no stranger when it comes to desktop chargers, but the Nexode 100 is actually one of the smaller desktop chargers in the company’s lineup. This means that if you have a small desk and want a multi-port charger, this could actually be a great fit. Alternatively, it is also small enough where if you want to bring it with you on the go as a portable charger in your travels, it works out too.

Charge everything at once

Now, don’t let the size of the UGREEN Nexode 100W charger fool you. While it might be small, it is also extremely capable. It comes with a total of 3 USB ports, two of which are USB-C, and one is USB-A for your older devices.

It can put out a total of 100W which is generally more than enough to charge most devices like your phone, tablet, Bluetooth speakers, wireless headphones, and so on. In fact, UGREEN claims that at 100W, it will be powerful enough to charge some laptops. This includes the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Lenovo ThinkPad X1, the Dell XPS, and the Microsoft Surface Book 2.

MagSafe mount

There’s also a MagSafe mount on the top of the charger which will allow iPhone users to magnetically and wirelessly charge their iPhones. While it might seem like an iPhone-only feature, take note that you can buy cases with magnets that will allow it to be used with the magnetic mount.

Also, with Qi2 launching soon and with Apple actually lending their MagSafe tech to the development of the new wireless charging protocol, future Android handsets should also be able to take advantage of this magnetic mount. One thing we should point out is that using MagSafe will limit the charging speeds to 15W, but if you can wait it’s not an issue.

Another benefit of this mount is it allows the iPhone to be used in Standby Mode to display the clock and calendar, perfect if you want a tableside clock.

Safe to use

A lot of companies advise that you should only use official first-party chargers. While we’re sure that most people wouldn’t mind using official accessories, the problem is that most of them are too expensive and too limited in functionality. Show us an officially-made charging accessory that has all the features the UGREEN Nexode 100W has.

One of the reasons they say this is because of safety, where official accessories are designed to support the device they’re supposed to charge. If you’re concerned about safety, UGREEN has built the Nexode 100W with several safety features in mind.

This includes real-time temperature detection, where it is capable of monitoring the charger’s temperature in real-time to ensure that things are not overheating. There is also the use of UGREEN’s Thermal Guard System to protect it from short circuits.

Lastly, the Nexode 100W is built using GaN technology. GaN is short of gallium nitride, an element that is starting to become more commonplace in chargers these days. Compared to the more traditional silicon-based chargers, GaN is favored because it allows chargers to be built smaller, but also safer as it is better at resisting heat.

Combine that with some of the other safety features we mentioned earlier and you can rest assured that you should be able to use the Nexode 100W with your various devices without any issue.

Pricing & availability

If you’re convinced that the UGREEN Nexode 100W desktop charger could be the perfect charger for you, then you will be able to buy it for yourself from UGREEN’s Amazon store. It is priced at $170.99, which is admittedly not the cheapest charger we’ve seen, but considering all of its features, it could still be a great investment for the long-term.

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UGREEN Nexode 100W USB C Charger with 15W MagSafe Charger Wireless Stand...

• Original MagSafe 15W Charging: This Nexode MagSafe Charger delivers the same charging power 15W as the original Apple MagSafe...
• 100W USB C Desktop Charger: Supports 100W max output at single port on USB-C1 C2 and can charge your MacBook Air M2 from 0%...

−$9.00 $170.99

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The Samsung Galaxy S22+ hits the sweet spot between having a smaller display on the vanilla display and a bigger display on the Ultra variant. This is the reason many fans love it and they look forward to buying the new Plus variant as soon as they can.

The last year’s flagship has a 6.6-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. It also has HDR10+ support with a peak brightness of 1,750 nits. It is undoubtedly a premium-quality display panel, which means it is expensive to replace. This is why a screen protector is a purchase you should make as soon you get your hands on your brand-new flagship. And to help you, here are the best Samsung Galaxy S22+ screen protectors you can buy in 2023.

Spigen EZ Fit Screen Protector (2-pack)

This is a 9H rated tempered glass screen protector that provides complete protection. It comes with an alignment tray that makes it convenient and easy to install it perfectly. Oleophobic coating helps with fingerprint resistance. This package has two units of screen protectors.

$16.99

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NEW'C Screen Protector (3-pack)

It is a 9H rated screen protector with rounded edges and has just 0.33mm thickness. It provides complete protection to the smartphone. It has an oleophobic coating that keeps fingerprints away. You get three screen protectors with the package.

$6.89

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Supershieldz Screen Protector (3-pack)

This screen protector is also 9H rated and is rainbow-effect proof. It has 2.5D rounded edge glass and it maintains the original touch experience. You get two screen protectors with the package.

−$2.00 $8.99

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Ailun Screen Protector with Camera Lens Protector (3+3 pack)

It is an affordable 9H-rated tempered glass screen protector. It is scratch-resistant, oil-resistant, and fingerprint-resistant. This is thanks to the oleophobic and hydrophobic coating. The package includes three screen protectors.

−$1.10 $11.89

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amFilm OneTouch Screen Protector with Camera Lens Protector (2+2 pack)

This is 9H rated screen protector with high-level clarity. You also get camera lens protectors bundled in the package. It offers additional protection to your camera lens. You also get two auto-alignment tool kits and installation accessory kits. The package has two screen protectors.

−$2.00 $9.99

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ArmorSuit Screen Protector (2-pack)

It is a thin film screen protector made of scratch-proof, ultra-tough, clear, and yellow-resistant material. Self-repair tech takes care of minor scratches. You get two screen protectors, installation spray, squeegee, and a microfiber cloth with the package.

$9.99

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JETech Screen Protector with Camera Lens Protector (2+2 pack)

This is another 9H-rated screen protector and is scratch-resistant. It keeps fingerprints, smudges, sweat, and oil residue away through oleophobic and hydrophobic coating. You also get two camera protectors with the package along with two screen protectors.

−$1.00 $8.99

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