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Chatting with the AC forums. The Galaxy S21 Ultra is a phone that brings a lot to the table. From the 120Hz AMOLED display, industry-leading cameras, and gorgeous new design — it's easy to see why the S21 Ultra is one of our top picks for the best Android phone of the year. One of the more unique features of the Ultra is its support for the S Pen. The S Pen has typically been reserved for handsets in the Galaxy Note family, but that changed with the most recent Galaxy S. Taking a look through the AC forums, a few of our members have started talking about their experience so far using the S Pen with the S21 Ultra. michail71 02-23-2021 12:13 PM “ Having used Notes in the past I almost never used the pen. I just got an S7+, primarily as it was the only way I could find stock on the pen. However, I really like it on the Ultra! I find it's better on the phone than the tablet. Primarily since S7+ is just so huge. It's hard to free up a hand to hold the pen. Re

Prepaid carriers have been able to provide laser-focused mobile service that the Big Three postpaid carriers can't match. Ultra Mobile has zeroed in on people that want to stay in contact with family and friends in other countries while still offering great value and service for a connected generation. Whether you just need a basic service with talk and text or want plenty of data for streaming, social media, and video calls, Ultra Mobile has an option for you. Super Flexible Ultra Mobile From $10/mo. at Ultra Mobile A plan for everyone Ultra Mobile has an option for just about any customer whether they need a ton of data or just need to be able to call internationally. Ultra Mobile: What is Ultra Mobile? Ultra Mobile's service plans Ultra Tourist and Flex Coverage and 5G How does Ultra Mobile stack up? Compatible phones Ultra Mobile Deals What is Ultra Mobile? Ultra Mobile is an MVNO using T-Mobile's network that has a specific focus on offering gre

Could this be the Xperia we've been waiting for? Sony is — and has been for a while — in a tough spot with its smartphone business. We still see regular releases from the company every year, but time and time again, its devices just fail to cultivate any sort of meaningful audience. In 2021, all eyes are set on the Sony Xperia 1 III possibly being able to change that. The Xperia 1 II was a great Android phone in more ways than one, but a lack of 5G and a steep price made it a difficult recommendation compared to its competitors. With a couple of small tweaks this year, Sony could be on to something special. Whether you're interested in leaked specs, design renders, or anything else, here's everything you need to know about the Sony Xperia 1 III. Sony Xperia 1 III: Price Availability Design Specs FAQ Sony Xperia 1 III Price The Xperia 1 II is a device that flew under a lot of people's radar, but if there's one thing about it that did stand out, i

Looking for the best wireless earbuds for your Pixel 4? We've rounded up the best picks in the guide below. The Pixel 4 doesn't come with a pair of bundled earbuds in the box, so you'll have to pick up a third-party option if you want to enjoy music on the go. Thankfully, there are plenty of great options available and the Creative Outlier Gold leads the pack with outstanding battery life, plus incredible sound. Here are the best Pixel 4 wireless headphones available right now. 1. Creative Outlier Gold: Best Overall Creative isn't a brand you'd normally associate with true wireless earbuds, but the Outlier Gold aims to change that. The earbuds feature Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, along with AptX and AAC codecs, and you get a mic in each earbud for calls and invoking Google Assistant. Oh, and calls are relayed across both earbuds, unlike most options in the market today. But what makes the Outlier Gold truly stand out is the battery life. The earbuds last 14

The Galaxy S10 series could be next in line to make the jump to One UI 3.1. What you need to know The One UI 3.1 update has started rolling out to the Galaxy Note 10 series phones. Along with One UI 3.1 features such as Private Share and the ability to remove GPS location data from photos, the update includes the March 2021 security patch. Samsung's Galaxy Fold has also started receiving One UI 3.1 in Europe. Last week, Samsung began rolling out the One UI 3.1 update to its best Android phones from 2020 – including the Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series. As per a report from SamMobile , Samsung has now started pushing the One UI 3.1 update to the Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Note 10 series phones. The update arrives as version N97xFXXU6FUBD and brings quite a few new features to the 2019 flagship phones. These include Eye Comfort Shield, Private Share, the ability to remove GPS location data from your photos before sharing them, automatic switching of Galaxy Buds, as well as a

Soleil Moon Frye is reprising her role as Penelope "Punky" Brewster in a brand new reboot of the classic 80s sitcom and we have all the details on how you can watch Punky Brewster on TV or online. The original Punky Brewster TV series ran from 1984 to 1988 and the show told the story of a young girl who was abandoned in a supermarket by her mother. Punky then befriended a widowed photographer named Henry Warnimon and asked him to adopt her so she could avoid being sent to an orphanage. The show was quite popular back in its day and it even spawned an animated spin-off called It's Punky Brewster though it only ran for one season between 1985 and 1986. The new show picks up 34 years after the original series left off and Punky is now a professional photographer after following in her adoptive father Henry's footsteps. She's also recently divorced and has three kids with her ex-husband Travis (played by Freddie Prinze Jr.). In the same way that Henry decided to

Could a Facebook wearable actually be a good idea? If recent reports are true, it appears that everybody's favorite privacy-focused company, Facebook, is preparing to bring its own smartwatch (and other wearables) to market sometime in 2021. First reported by The Information , this new wearable could likely run a version of Google's Wear OS, and lean in heavily on Facebook's messaging services, as well as have a focus on health and fitness. Jitesh Ubrani, Research Manager for Worldwide Mobile Device Trackers at IDC , told AC that he isn't surprised by these whispers at all. "There have been rumors about this for years. Ultimately, the wearable for many companies is a way to gather more information about their users." With more trusted companies like Samsung, Fitbit, and Apple making some of the best smartwatches available, why would/should anyone even consider strapping a Facebook-made device onto their body? It's all about the network effect.