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I'm done waiting for Google Pixel to catch up—Samsung Galaxy is better where it matters

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By Jon Fingas
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If you live in the U.S. or Canada, your choice of Android phones usually boils down to a Samsung Galaxy versus its Google Pixel equivalent. And that's sometimes a difficult choice: do you go with Google's "pure" official devices, or Samsung's heavily customized and sometimes beefier hardware? For me, it's no contest. As much as I love the Pixel and its definitive take on Android, Galaxy phones are simply more useful in the real world thanks to their extra horsepower and rich ecosystem.
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Galaxy Watch has the feature your smart home needs—but Samsung won't let you use it

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By Jon Fingas
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Samsung smartwatches like the Galaxy Watch 8 are incredible fitness trackers and productivity tools. However, the NFC (Near Field Communication) feature on the Galaxy Watch is largely out of bounds for smart home use, and that's a shame. Here's how those tags should work, and what they could enable through the gadget on your wrist. Brand Samsung Now thinner and more comfortable, the Galaxy Watch 8 adds new health-tracking features like sleep apnea detection and antioxidant readings.
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Your wireless charger is wasting electricity—here's when wired is better

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By Jon Fingas
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Wireless chargers are very convenient, whether you're determined to minimize cord clutter or just tired of plugging in your phone every day. However, there's a hidden cost: your charger is wasting electricity, and that's costing you both money and time. There are times when that convenience might outweigh every other factor. However, it's sometimes better to find that USB cord. Here's why wireless charging is so wasteful, and when it makes more sense to go the wired route.
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