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6 Key Google Pixel 7a Features That Make This Budget Phone Stand Out
The Google Pixel 7a debuted during the Google I/O 2023 keynote this week, though you might have missed it amid all the AI talk and the many different ways it’s going to appear in the various Google products. In the briefest of stage appearances, we learned about the Pixel 7a’s price ($499) and some standout features (it has a better camera), before moving on to the other hardware Google wanted to talk about. And I understand. The Pixel tablet and Pixel Fold are entirely new products for Google, while the Pixel 7a is the fifth iteration of a budget phone that takes inspiration from a flagship that’s been out for…
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Xiaomi Mi Band 8 vs Mi Band 7: what’s new on the latest budget tracker?
Kaitlyn Cimino/Android Authority Consistency is key when it comes to the Xiaomis Mi Bandlineup. Every year the company releases a slim, affordable tracker with more than enough health and fitness features to justify a place on your wrist. With iterative changes, the line continues to improve steadily, and this year is no different. Discover the main differences between the Xiaomi Mi Band 8 and the Mi Band 7. Mi Band 8 vs Mi Band 7 Design Mi Band 8Xiaomi Mi Band 7 Xiaomi’s latest fitness tracker might look familiar at first glance. The device shares many important design features of the 7s, including a lightweight strip-style form factor and the…
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Sony WH-CH720N review: Budget headphones with premium sound | Engadget
Sony has a great track record when it comes to budget headphones. The companies were excellent, but too expensive to begin with. Sony made them incredible value at $150 after slashing the price shortly after their 2020 debut. Excellent sound quality, capable ANC, good battery life and a comfortable fit made the WH-CH710N a compelling and affordable alternative to the premium, which was the company’s flagship model at the time. Earlier this year, the company debuted this three-year-old set: the . On paper, the 2023 edition should maintain Sony’s reputation for solid mid-range, budget headphones as alternatives to expensive ones. The WH-CH720N houses the same V1 chip from the M5,…
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Amazfit GTR 4 review: the king of budget smartwatches
Its true that you usually get what you pay for. But every so often, you come across a device that offers way more bang for your buck. The $199 Amazfit GTR 4 is not going to compete with the Apple Watch Series 8 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 on features. Its not as stylish as the Pixel Watch. But it offers several features youd expect to see on more expensive watches, such as multiband GPS, a vibrant OLED display, and turn-by-turn route navigation. After spending some time with the GTR 4, I wholeheartedly recommend this over the new Fitbit Versa 4 or Sense 2. ul]:my-0 [&>ul]:mb-16 [&>ul]:py-0 md:[&>ul]:mb-0 [&>ul>li]:mb-6…
