If you’ve been looking for an affordable smartphone from the Pixel series, this Prime Day is your chance to get one. The Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are currently discounted on Amazon — both seeing discounts of at least $300. These are some of the best smartphones offered by Google and one of the best Prime Day smartphone deals currently available. Upgrade to a Google Pixel now and choose the device that’s right for you.
The Google Pixel 4 has a 5.7-inch full-screen display and runs Android 10. Motion Sense integration allows you to control your phone with a simple wave of your hand. Switch songs while you’re running on your treadmill without ever touching your phone. Though the no-touch features are great, the Google Pixel 4’s best feature is its camera. There are two rear cameras that help you achieve clear, vivid photos with integrated Live HDR+ and Night Sight. Click gorgeous pictures even after the sun goes down, all without flash. The super-resolution zoom keeps your pictures from looking blurry even when photographing at a distance. Google Assistant is also more responsive and carries more functions in the Pixel 4. Control all your smartphone apps, navigate pictures, and set daily schedules all with the sound of your voice. There are even other additional features like crash detection and Face unlock for added protection and privacy. If you’re already part of the Google ecosystem, your new smartphone can easily connect with your Nest Home for a more integrated smart home experience. Get the Google Pixel 4 now for just $449 — usually $749
The Google Pixel 4 XL has a slightly bigger screen coming in at 6.3 inches. Both variants feature a similar processor and operating system, but the Pixel 4 XL has a slightly more powerful battery to accommodate its larger size. This smartphone also has a better, higher-resolution display compared to the Pixel 4. Other than a better display and enhanced battery capacity there are no other major differences between the two smartphones. The camera, privacy, and Google Assistant features are all the same between both phones. That said, if you’re willing to spend the extra $100, you won’t be disappointed. Get the Google Pixel 4 XL now for only $549 — usually $899 — this Prime Day.
A virtual private network (VPN) encrypts your internet traffic and routes it through a server run by the VPN provider. Websites see the VPN server’s IP address instead of yours, and you can get around geo-blocks, censorship, and ISP throttling. The best VPN services are paid, but there are still a handful of free options that do the job well.
Most free VPNs come with a hidden cost, because running servers isn’t cheap and a company that doesn’t charge you has to make its money somewhere else. Many do so by logging your browsing activity and selling it to advertisers, while others flood you with ads and track you across apps.
Choosing a note-taking app is not easy. What note-taking app you choose depends on your needs, the platform you use, and of course, the cost. The process becomes even more complicated as it seems that there’s a new shiny app released every other week.
That’s why I always suggest choosing a note-taking app that has all the features you need and can last you for a long time. Also, don’t chase new apps. The real power of a note-taking app comes when all your notes live in one place, making it easy to spot connections between them.
There's no shortage of messaging apps out there. The past decade has given us more options than we know what to do with, largely because smartphones demanded something better than plain old SMS.
Both the App Store and the Play Store are packed with apps that promise to revolutionize the way we communicate. Most of them didn't make it. The truth is, a messaging app is only as good as the number of people using it, and most apps never cross that threshold.