The best cheap iPhones in 2023

In a sense, there’s no such thing as a cheap iPhone. Apple is notoriously resistant to selling budget products, and when it does target that market, it’s more likely to repackage older components at mid-range prices. Still, you don’t have to spend $799 or more to get a good iPhone. The best cheap iPhone: The iPhone SE (2022) Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority We’ll be blunt — in many respects, the iPhone SE is outdated. It still has a home button, it uses Touch ID instead of Face ID, and it has gigantic bezels at the top and bottom. Its…

You Don’t Need Tech to Get Swole (but It Helps)

Michael Calore: That’s right. We do, we— Lauren Goode: And we just never air the podcast. Michael Calore: Yes, I would call it gossiping. Lauren Goode: Right, it’s not actually a podcast. We’re just talking junk as we run. Michael Calore: Yes, I am recording them though. Lauren Goode: Oh, you are? Michael Calore: Yes. Oh, did you not know that? Lauren Goode: We’re in a two-party-consent state. Michael Calore: I’m just kidding. In that case, I didn’t record anything that we said the last time we took a run. Lauren …

How to pre-order the Pixel Fold and get a Pixel Watch for free

Kris Carlon / Android Authority Google may have arrived late to the foldable party, but it looks to have been worth the wait. The Google Pixel Fold was announced at Google I/O last week and it appears to be a polished, if pricey, new challenger to the Galaxy Z Fold 4’s foldable crown. For those wondering how to get their Pixel Fold pre-order sorted, we’ve answered all of your questions here. QUICK ANSWER The Pixel Fold pre-order period is live now on the Google Store. Go to the Pixel Fold product page, hits Pre order, then follow the prompts …

The best Pixel 7a accessories you can buy

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google’s Pixel 7a represents an unprecedented midrange value. It sports a best-in-class smartphone camera, a smooth 90Hz refresh rate display, excellent performance, and a fantastic upgrade commitment. Google promises three years of Android version support and five years of security coverage. If you don’t enjoy shelling out for a new phone annually, the 7a promises buttery, up-to-date performance for years. As such, you’ll want to accompany your Pixel 7a with accessories that will last just as long as the life of the phone. Let’s run through some of the best Google Pixel 7a accessories on…

Top tech news for Friday, February 10, 2023

Modern life is stressful. The past three years have been particularly stressful thanks to a global pandemic, a worsening economy, and an aneurysm-inducing news cycle. But while most wearable companies have introduced features meant to help with mindfulness, recovery, and stress reduction, that’s not their main focus. But with the Nowatch, that’s the entire purpose. You can tell from the name. Nowatch — pronounced Now-watch — centers on the idea that “time is now.” (You’d be forgiven for thinking it’s pronounced “no watch” given that there’s no watch.) The idea is to help you stay present and connected to the…

Dangbei X3 Air projector arrives with laser autofocus technology

Dangbei has launched the X3 Air laser projector in China. The gadget has a 1080p resolution and uses ALPD laser technology for up to 2,100 CIVA lumens, or 3,050 ANSI lumens, brightness. The light source is expected to last up to 30,000 hours and AI intelligent brightness can adjust the picture to suit the room conditions. Other image-enhancing tools include the AI ​​Color Engine Pro for smart color optimization, MEMC motion smoothing up to 120 Hz and support for HDR10+. The X3 Air can throw images up to 300-in (~762 cm) wide, and you can quickly perfect the picture using…