This glowing charger makes the perfect stocking stuffer for any iPhone user on your list

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Maybe you’re using your device as an alarm clock. Maybe it’s helping you track your sleep cycle. Hey, maybe you’re expecting a midnight booty call. Whatever your reason to keep your iPhone next to you as you slumber, you’re going to want to keep a Glowing iOS Lightning Charger at the ready, too.

This cable not only glows when you attach it to your Apple smartphone or tablet — making it easier to find your device in the dark — but it also reveals your device’s charging speed with its dynamic, flowing glow. The higher the charging current, the faster the light travels through the cord. Translation: It’s not a regular charger; it’s a cool charger. Read more…

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The Force might not be able to stop your phone from shattering, but these Star Wars Otterbox cases can

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The battle between choosing a phone case that will protect your phone and one that’s actually stylish is sort of like the battle between Jedis and the Galactic Empire. OK, maybe not as dramatic, but still — it’s a thing.

Otterbox wants you to have both at the same time while showcasing your Star Wars obsession: introducing the brand new Otterbox Star Wars collection.

You’ve seen the classic, ultra-protective Otterbox cases before, so we’ll spare you all the details on how great these dual-density, ultra-slim cases are.  Read more…

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Here are the best Black Friday deals on smartphones: iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Google Pixel 2, and more

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There’s nothing quite like the feeling of getting a brand new phone. Whether you’re shopping around for a loved one or treating yourself to a present, here are some of the coolest Black Friday deals on smartphones this year.

SEE ALSO: Beat the Black Friday blues with Verizon’s smartphone deal

Best Buy

Moto G Plus (5th Gen) 4G LTE with Motorola— $225 ($75 off)

LG Stylo™ 3 4G LTE with Boost Mobile — $100 ($100 off)

Sony XPERIA XZ Premium 4G LTE — $600 ($100 off)

Samsung Galaxy J7 4G LTE with Verizon — $100 ($60 off) Read more…

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Apple’s 10 biggest screw-ups, ranked

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Despite what you’ve maybe read, Apple — true story — ain’t perfect. Far from it. Even its fanciest and most expensive phone of all time, the iPhone X, is already getting a decent share of flak from its first buyers (especially those in, uh, inclement weather). 

So goes the kinks Apple fans have had to deal with, including non-optimized apps, the really pretentious name, and that pesky camera notch. 

But nothing we’ve seen from the iPhone X so far can compare to the major screwups we’ve seen from Apple in the past. From the infamous “bendgate” to the recent iOS 11 keyboard glitch, there have been some relatively impressive fails Apple would probably prefer everyone just forgot about.  Read more…

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iPhone X first weekend adoption tops the iPhone 8 models

 The iPhone X is already showing strong consumer adoption, according to a new report from Localytics out today, despite the fact that long shipping delays for pre-orders mean many customers have yet to receive their devices. That said, iPhone X managed to grab 0.93 percent of the overall market share for iPhones after the first weekend of sales, the firm found. To be clear, this data… Read More

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