Adrian Diaconescu - Senior Deals and News Writer

Adrian Diaconescu - Senior Deals and News Writer
adrian.d@phonearena.com
Adrian has been passionate about mobile technology since the days of the (old) Nokia 3310, starting his writing career when tablets were widely considered the next big thing (i.e. a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away).

After contributing to a number of lesser-known blogs, including on topics as varied as sports and politics, he got his first big break in 2012 by joining Android Authority. It was only around that time that he began truly appreciating the openness and diversity of the Android ecosystem, which remains his favorite mobile software platform.

After leaving Android Authority, Adrian seized the opportunity to widen his horizons and areas of expertise by writing for Digital Trends and Pocketnow about everything from Windows computers to iPhones, VR, AR, and of course, Android handsets.

Never one to settle in one place, either literally or figuratively, Adrian joined PhoneArena in July 2018, finding stability, the freedom to express himself like nowhere else, and room to grow from a professional standpoint at a time of great personal turmoil caused by the 2016 birth of his first and (hopefully) only son.

While juggling the challenges of full-time parenthood and full-time work-from-home tech news writing might sound overwhelming, especially during a seemingly never-ending pandemic, the love and enthusiasm invested in both "jobs" make everything worth it.

Committed to making every day count, Adrian likes to stay on top of all the tech industry trends while running the occasional 10K, playing (bad) tennis, watching (good) movies, and teaching his little boy how to break a new phone in 10 days.

The list of "victims" is as expansive as it is eclectic, including everything from the LG Nexus 5X to the Xiaomi Mi A1 and Moto G7 Power. As you can notice, the only thing saving Adrian from smartphone-caused personal bankruptcy is a stubborn commitment to "adequate" mid-rangers as opposed to overpriced high-enders.
Recent articles by Adrian
T-Mobile is making it even easier to get Samsung's breathtaking Galaxy S25 Edge for free
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T-Mobile is making it even easier to get Samsung's breathtaking Galaxy S25 Edge for free

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Weekly deals roundup: Save big on the Pixel 9, Galaxy S25 Plus, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and many more!
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Weekly deals roundup: Save big on the Pixel 9, Galaxy S25 Plus, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and many more!

Adrian Diaconescu •
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is unusually affordable in brand-new condition for a limited time
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The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is unusually affordable in brand-new condition for a limited time

Adrian Diaconescu •
Bonkers new deal drops the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE to an absurdly low price
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Bonkers new deal drops the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE to an absurdly low price

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You can now get a brand-new pair of Beats Powerbeats Pro for under $100 - here's how
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You can now get a brand-new pair of Beats Powerbeats Pro for under $100 - here's how

Adrian Diaconescu •
Stop using this popular Anker power bank ASAP and ask for a replacement before it blows up!

Stop using this popular Anker power bank ASAP and ask for a replacement before it blows up!

Adrian Diaconescu •
How is Motorola simultaneously doing too little and too much with the confusing Edge family?

How is Motorola simultaneously doing too little and too much with the confusing Edge family?

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Outstanding new deal makes the premium Apple Watch Ultra as affordable as a 'normal' smartwatch
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Outstanding new deal makes the premium Apple Watch Ultra as affordable as a 'normal' smartwatch

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Apple's stunning Beats Studio Buds+ are on sale at a new record low price with a 1-year warranty
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Apple's stunning Beats Studio Buds+ are on sale at a new record low price with a 1-year warranty

Adrian Diaconescu •
Samsung is focusing on (almost) all the wrong things for the Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung is focusing on (almost) all the wrong things for the Galaxy S26 Ultra

Adrian Diaconescu •
Samsung's hopes for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are getting bleaker and bleaker

Samsung's hopes for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are getting bleaker and bleaker

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The Galaxy Buds Core and Galaxy Buds 3 FE (not 2 FE) could be Samsung's next low-cost earbuds

The Galaxy Buds Core and Galaxy Buds 3 FE (not 2 FE) could be Samsung's next low-cost earbuds

Adrian Diaconescu •
Motorola is reportedly working on an exciting high-end phone... for 2026

Motorola is reportedly working on an exciting high-end phone... for 2026

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T-Mobile is starting to fix the T-Life scourge, but there's still a LONG way to go

T-Mobile is starting to fix the T-Life scourge, but there's still a LONG way to go

Adrian Diaconescu •
Need a rugged watch on a budget? Get the Apple Watch Ultra 2 at this hard-to-beat price today!
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Need a rugged watch on a budget? Get the Apple Watch Ultra 2 at this hard-to-beat price today!

Adrian Diaconescu •
Amazon's best Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 deal just got even better, saving you a whopping $130
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Amazon's best Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 deal just got even better, saving you a whopping $130

Adrian Diaconescu •
Samsung is wasting no time mocking Apple for its 'familiar' new announcements

Samsung is wasting no time mocking Apple for its 'familiar' new announcements

Adrian Diaconescu •
Apple Music gets AI-powered AutoMix functionality, lyrics translation (at last!), and more

Apple Music gets AI-powered AutoMix functionality, lyrics translation (at last!), and more

Adrian Diaconescu •
Motorola and Google are coming for Samsung's foldable crown in a major market

Motorola and Google are coming for Samsung's foldable crown in a major market

Adrian Diaconescu •
Amazon's super-expensive Kindle Scribe (2024) is on sale at a new record high discount
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Amazon's super-expensive Kindle Scribe (2024) is on sale at a new record high discount

Adrian Diaconescu •
Amazon has the brand-new Motorola Razr+ (2025) foldable on sale at an astounding discount
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Amazon has the brand-new Motorola Razr+ (2025) foldable on sale at an astounding discount

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Weekly deals roundup: These top Galaxy S25 Ultra, Pixel 9a, and Pixel Tablet offers are unmissable!
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Weekly deals roundup: These top Galaxy S25 Ultra, Pixel 9a, and Pixel Tablet offers are unmissable!

Adrian Diaconescu •
Pre-order the OnePlus Pad 3 powerhouse today and score two killer gifts worth a small fortune!
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Pre-order the OnePlus Pad 3 powerhouse today and score two killer gifts worth a small fortune!

Adrian Diaconescu •
Best Buy is selling Apple's budget-friendly iPad 11 at a huge $150 discount with 512GB storage
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Best Buy is selling Apple's budget-friendly iPad 11 at a huge $150 discount with 512GB storage

Adrian Diaconescu •
Dumb name aside, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE could be this year's best foldable

Dumb name aside, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE could be this year's best foldable

Adrian Diaconescu •
The diminutive OnePlus 13s is official with impressive specs and a sensible price

The diminutive OnePlus 13s is official with impressive specs and a sensible price

Adrian Diaconescu •
New report reveals even more info on Google's 'official' Pixel 10 series colors

New report reveals even more info on Google's 'official' Pixel 10 series colors

Adrian Diaconescu •
Google is about to ace a key maturity exam with its 'late' Pixel 10 launch

Google is about to ace a key maturity exam with its 'late' Pixel 10 launch

Adrian Diaconescu •
Google's Pixel 10 series could be released even later than previously reported

Google's Pixel 10 series could be released even later than previously reported

Adrian Diaconescu •
The uber-powerful Microsoft Surface Pro 11 is on sale at huge discounts in multiple variants today
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The uber-powerful Microsoft Surface Pro 11 is on sale at huge discounts in multiple variants today

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Even more key Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE details are now out of the bag

Even more key Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE details are now out of the bag

Adrian Diaconescu •
New report reveals key Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 FE, Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Watch 8 info

New report reveals key Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 FE, Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Watch 8 info

Adrian Diaconescu •
Apple's iPhone 16 Pro took home a big trophy in March, followed by the 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16

Apple's iPhone 16 Pro took home a big trophy in March, followed by the 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16

Adrian Diaconescu •
These super-popular JBL earbuds are on sale at an insanely low price, but surely not for long
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These super-popular JBL earbuds are on sale at an insanely low price, but surely not for long

Adrian Diaconescu •
Amazon has multiple Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra models on sale at a super-rare $300 discount
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Amazon has multiple Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra models on sale at a super-rare $300 discount

Adrian Diaconescu •
Google's full Pixel 10 launch schedule might be out of the bag now

Google's full Pixel 10 launch schedule might be out of the bag now

Adrian Diaconescu •
Samsung's hot new Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ are sweetly discounted for the first time
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Samsung's hot new Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ are sweetly discounted for the first time

Adrian Diaconescu •
The top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro have never been this cheap with a two-year warranty
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The top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro have never been this cheap with a two-year warranty

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Amazon is selling the 256GB Google Pixel Tablet (sans dock) at its lowest ever price again
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Amazon is selling the 256GB Google Pixel Tablet (sans dock) at its lowest ever price again

Adrian Diaconescu •
The OG Google Pixel Fold is an absolute must-buy right now at this insanely low price
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The OG Google Pixel Fold is an absolute must-buy right now at this insanely low price

Adrian Diaconescu •
Looking forward to Samsung's next big tablets? We have good news... and not-so-good news for you

Looking forward to Samsung's next big tablets? We have good news... and not-so-good news for you

Adrian Diaconescu •
Weekly deals roundup: Get the Galaxy S25, Pixel 9, Pixel Watch 2, and many more at killer prices!
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Weekly deals roundup: Get the Galaxy S25, Pixel 9, Pixel Watch 2, and many more at killer prices!

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The Apple Watch Series 7 is on sale at an incredible price with 4G LTE and a stainless steel case
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The Apple Watch Series 7 is on sale at an incredible price with 4G LTE and a stainless steel case

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Samsung is doing the unthinkable with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, but will it matter?

Samsung is doing the unthinkable with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, but will it matter?

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The mid-range Motorola Edge (2025) has a US release date and price tag attached to its name at last

The mid-range Motorola Edge (2025) has a US release date and price tag attached to its name at last

Adrian Diaconescu •
Motorola's newest mid-range trio includes a Moto G86 Power with a ridiculously big battery

Motorola's newest mid-range trio includes a Moto G86 Power with a ridiculously big battery

Adrian Diaconescu •
Samsung wants the world to know the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 will be like no previous foldable

Samsung wants the world to know the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 will be like no previous foldable

Adrian Diaconescu •
The Galaxy S25 series has just broken a big sales record for Samsung in a major market

The Galaxy S25 series has just broken a big sales record for Samsung in a major market

Adrian Diaconescu •
OnePlus redefines flagship killers with the new Ace 5 Ultra and Ace 5 Racing Edition

OnePlus redefines flagship killers with the new Ace 5 Ultra and Ace 5 Racing Edition

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Samsung and Apple's underperformance causes rare decline for Europe's smartphone market

Samsung and Apple's underperformance causes rare decline for Europe's smartphone market

Adrian Diaconescu •
Motorola seems to have unceremoniously made the Moto G56 5G mid-ranger official

Motorola seems to have unceremoniously made the Moto G56 5G mid-ranger official

Adrian Diaconescu •
This Apple Watch Ultra 2 model is on sale at a phenomenal price with a two-year warranty included
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This Apple Watch Ultra 2 model is on sale at a phenomenal price with a two-year warranty included

Adrian Diaconescu •
Yet another exciting Motorola mid-ranger leaks out in great detail ahead of impending launch

Yet another exciting Motorola mid-ranger leaks out in great detail ahead of impending launch

Adrian Diaconescu •
Amazon is incredibly selling a 512GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 model at a $600 discount
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Amazon is incredibly selling a 512GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 model at a $600 discount

Adrian Diaconescu •
Surprise Memorial Day deal slashes supreme $175 off Samsung's Galaxy S25 price
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Surprise Memorial Day deal slashes supreme $175 off Samsung's Galaxy S25 price

Adrian Diaconescu •
Hurry up and get the Lenovo Tab Plus at an unbeatable price before this flash sale expires!
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Hurry up and get the Lenovo Tab Plus at an unbeatable price before this flash sale expires!

Adrian Diaconescu •
Amazon makes this one 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 model a no-brainer buy with huge $130 discount
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Amazon makes this one 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 model a no-brainer buy with huge $130 discount

Adrian Diaconescu •
Insane Lenovo Tab M9 clearance deal takes 50 percent off a respectable Android tablet with 4GB RAM
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Insane Lenovo Tab M9 clearance deal takes 50 percent off a respectable Android tablet with 4GB RAM

Adrian Diaconescu •
Amazon knocks Google's Pixel Watch 2 with 4G LTE down to a new record low price
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Amazon knocks Google's Pixel Watch 2 with 4G LTE down to a new record low price

Adrian Diaconescu •
The US-bound Motorola Edge (2025) has just leaked in all its (familiar) glory

The US-bound Motorola Edge (2025) has just leaked in all its (familiar) glory

Adrian Diaconescu •
Your favorite Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 model can now be yours at $110 off with surprise gift included
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Your favorite Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 model can now be yours at $110 off with surprise gift included

Adrian Diaconescu •
X (aka Twitter) was down for several hours again on Saturday

X (aka Twitter) was down for several hours again on Saturday

Adrian Diaconescu •
Weekly deals roundup: Pixel 9, iPad Air (2025), Galaxy S25 Edge, and more red hot summer bargains
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Weekly deals roundup: Pixel 9, iPad Air (2025), Galaxy S25 Edge, and more red hot summer bargains

Adrian Diaconescu •
Samsung's One UI 7 update goes into overdrive to reach another four mid-range devices

Samsung's One UI 7 update goes into overdrive to reach another four mid-range devices

Adrian Diaconescu •
Level up your mobile gaming with a cheaper-than-ever Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 powerhouse
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Level up your mobile gaming with a cheaper-than-ever Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 powerhouse

Adrian Diaconescu •
The AI-powered Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus giant is deeply discounted for the first time in two months
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The AI-powered Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus giant is deeply discounted for the first time in two months

Adrian Diaconescu •
OpenAI and Jony Ive's stealthy first device won't be a phone or wearable of any sort

OpenAI and Jony Ive's stealthy first device won't be a phone or wearable of any sort

Adrian Diaconescu •
Samsung's base Galaxy S26 could get a crucial camera hardware upgrade

Samsung's base Galaxy S26 could get a crucial camera hardware upgrade

Adrian Diaconescu •
T-Mobile is making it easy for even more people to save big when switching from a different carrier

T-Mobile is making it easy for even more people to save big when switching from a different carrier

Adrian Diaconescu •
Samsung's awe-inspiring Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is on sale at up to $300 discounts sans trade-in
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Samsung's awe-inspiring Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is on sale at up to $300 discounts sans trade-in

Adrian Diaconescu •
Why is Apple sabotaging the iPhone 17 Air with these silly numbers?

Why is Apple sabotaging the iPhone 17 Air with these silly numbers?

Adrian Diaconescu •
New report tips key difference between Samsung's Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra

New report tips key difference between Samsung's Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Ultra

Adrian Diaconescu •
Rare Amazon deal slashes $110 off Apple's compact iPad mini (A17 Pro) powerhouse in one colorway
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Rare Amazon deal slashes $110 off Apple's compact iPad mini (A17 Pro) powerhouse in one colorway

Adrian Diaconescu •
The flagship-grade OnePlus Buds 4 are only a week away from an official announcement

The flagship-grade OnePlus Buds 4 are only a week away from an official announcement

Adrian Diaconescu •
OnePlus officially schedules the May 27 launch of two 'supreme' new flagship phones

OnePlus officially schedules the May 27 launch of two 'supreme' new flagship phones

Adrian Diaconescu •
The Apple Watch Series 9 is a smart buy one last time at this hefty discount with 4G LTE support
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The Apple Watch Series 9 is a smart buy one last time at this hefty discount with 4G LTE support

Adrian Diaconescu •
The OnePlus Pad 3 is coming soon; here's how you can get up to $300 worth of freebies in the US

The OnePlus Pad 3 is coming soon; here's how you can get up to $300 worth of freebies in the US

Adrian Diaconescu •
The OnePlus 13R bang-for-buck champion is even more affordable than usual
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The OnePlus 13R bang-for-buck champion is even more affordable than usual

Adrian Diaconescu •
The most awesome OnePlus 13 deal yet lets you save $150 on a 512GB variant with no strings
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The most awesome OnePlus 13 deal yet lets you save $150 on a 512GB variant with no strings

Adrian Diaconescu •
Next Tuesday's T-Mobile perks will include an impossibly awesome movie deal
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Next Tuesday's T-Mobile perks will include an impossibly awesome movie deal

Adrian Diaconescu •
Weekly deals roundup: Save big on the Galaxy S25 Edge, Razr Ultra (2025), Tab S10 Plus, and more!
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Weekly deals roundup: Save big on the Galaxy S25 Edge, Razr Ultra (2025), Tab S10 Plus, and more!

Adrian Diaconescu •
Meet the Sony WH-1000XM6: More mics, more power, best noise cancellation in the industry

Meet the Sony WH-1000XM6: More mics, more power, best noise cancellation in the industry

Adrian Diaconescu •
Garmin officially rolls out the feature-packed Forerunner 570 smartwatch at a reasonable price

Garmin officially rolls out the feature-packed Forerunner 570 smartwatch at a reasonable price

Adrian Diaconescu •
Get a free iPhone 16 Pro AND up to an extra $800 (!!!) with T-Mobile's 'best iPhone deal ever'
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Get a free iPhone 16 Pro AND up to an extra $800 (!!!) with T-Mobile's 'best iPhone deal ever'

Adrian Diaconescu •
Garmin's next big running smartwatch leaks out with a surprising name and a familiar design

Garmin's next big running smartwatch leaks out with a surprising name and a familiar design

Adrian Diaconescu •
T-Mobile is getting desperate, but that's not necessarily a bad thing for you

T-Mobile is getting desperate, but that's not necessarily a bad thing for you

Adrian Diaconescu •
Mixed Galaxy S25 FE report calls for a significant camera upgrade and a predictable non-upgrade

Mixed Galaxy S25 FE report calls for a significant camera upgrade and a predictable non-upgrade

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Samsung's belated One UI 7 rollout reaches the mid-range Galaxy A54 and Tab S9 FE duo at last

Samsung's belated One UI 7 rollout reaches the mid-range Galaxy A54 and Tab S9 FE duo at last

Adrian Diaconescu •
The blazing fast Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 is getting more and more affordable
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The blazing fast Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 is getting more and more affordable

Adrian Diaconescu •
Amazon's killer Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge pre-order deal pairs a $120 discount with a $50 gift card
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Amazon's killer Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge pre-order deal pairs a $120 discount with a $50 gift card

Adrian Diaconescu •
The OnePlus Pad 2 Pro is an elite Android tablet with a stunningly low price... in China

The OnePlus Pad 2 Pro is an elite Android tablet with a stunningly low price... in China

Adrian Diaconescu •
If you like wearable tech and running, you'll probably love the new Suunto Run smartwatch

If you like wearable tech and running, you'll probably love the new Suunto Run smartwatch

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Meet the Sony Xperia 1 VII: State-of-the-art chip, bigger cameras, signature design, limited release

Meet the Sony Xperia 1 VII: State-of-the-art chip, bigger cameras, signature design, limited release

Adrian Diaconescu •
Apple, Motorola, Nothing, and Google are the standouts of India's latest smartphone market report

Apple, Motorola, Nothing, and Google are the standouts of India's latest smartphone market report

Adrian Diaconescu •
Last-minute rumor suggests Samsung is not very optimistic about the Galaxy S25 Edge

Last-minute rumor suggests Samsung is not very optimistic about the Galaxy S25 Edge

Adrian Diaconescu •
Tremendous new deal makes the jumbo-sized Lenovo Idea Tab Pro (with pen) simply irresistible
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Tremendous new deal makes the jumbo-sized Lenovo Idea Tab Pro (with pen) simply irresistible

Adrian Diaconescu •
The OG Pixel Watch with 4G LTE (and 1-year warranty) is far too cheap for Google fans to look away
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The OG Pixel Watch with 4G LTE (and 1-year warranty) is far too cheap for Google fans to look away

Adrian Diaconescu •
T-Mobile is desperately trying to stop its users from leaving with better-than-ever retention offers

T-Mobile is desperately trying to stop its users from leaving with better-than-ever retention offers

Adrian Diaconescu •
Samsung's unannounced Galaxy S25 Edge is already up for pre-order in the UK at a sky-high price

Samsung's unannounced Galaxy S25 Edge is already up for pre-order in the UK at a sky-high price

Adrian Diaconescu •
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leaks in great detail just a few days ahead of its launch

The Sony Xperia 1 VII leaks in great detail just a few days ahead of its launch

Adrian Diaconescu •
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless