Category Archives: cell/smartphones

Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 Claim World’s Best Noise Cancellation

Posted on 10 September 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

When Apple released AirPods Pro 2 three years ago, they changed what people expected from earbuds. They weren’t just for listening to music anymore – they became more useful in everyday life as hearing aids. With the AirPods Pro 3, … Continue reading →

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The 7 Best Dumb Phones of 2025

Posted on 15 August 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

If you want a mobile phone for the basics—for voice calls and the occasional text—these are the smartest options available now. Read the rest of this roundup here at BestProducts.com.

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SmartTechCheck Podcast – Apple WWDC 25, Apple Intelligence, OpenAI device, Trump phone

Posted on 23 June 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

I join fellow tech journalists Rob Pegararo and host Mark Vena to recap Apple WWDC 25, Apple Intelligence, rumors around an OpenAI ambient computing device, and the Trump mobile phone. Watch this episode here on YouTube.

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SmartTechCheck Podcast – Apple’s upcoming WWDC 25, Google I/O and “Apple in China”

Posted on 21 May 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

I join fellow tech journalists John Quain, Rob Pegararo, and host Mark Vena to opine on what we might see at Apple’s upcoming WWDC 25, Google’s I/O event, and the new (incredibly timely) book “Apple in China”. Watch this podcast … Continue reading →

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SmartTechCheck Podcast – Skype, Nvidia GTC, MWC, BYD “fast charging”

Posted on 20 March 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

I join my fellow tech journalists Rob Pegoraro, John Quain, and host Mark Vena to take a deep dive into the demise of Skype, thoughts on Nvidia GTC, MWC which recently concluded in Barcelona, and BYD’s new “fast charging” technology. … Continue reading →

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Boost Mobile Bidding To Become Fourth Major U.S. Cell Carrier

Posted on 11 February 2025 by Stewart Wolpin

Former Sprint prepaid spinoff hopes to compete with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon by offering lower-priced “Forever” guaranteed lifetime plans with unlimited talk/text/data, a 30-day trial, and 99% nationwide 5G coverage. Read the rest of this report here at TWICE.com.

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New Near Field MEMS Micro Speaker Announced By xMEMS Labs

Posted on 21 November 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

Company claims full range sound output for small mobile devices from all-silicon 1mm thin piezo MEMS micro speaker. Read the rest of this news here at TWICE.com.

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AirPods Pro 2 as Hearing Aids Review: Revolutionary, but Flawed

Posted on 19 November 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

Apple has just proven what I’ve asserted for years: there is no reason why hearing aids, OTC or prescription, have to cost $1,000 or more. For just $250, AirPods Pro 2 now perform as self-fitting hearing aids that provide crystal … Continue reading →

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The Right Way to Set up Your AirPods Pro 2 as Hearing Aids

Posted on 19 November 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

With the iOS 18.1 update, Apple has redefined what its AirPods Pro 2 ($250) can do, officially transforming them into FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) self-fitting hearing aids. For iPhone users with mild to moderate hearing loss, this upgrade provides an easy way to … Continue reading →

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October Prime Day 2024 Android Smartphone Deals: Discounts Up to 50% Off

Posted on 9 October 2024 by Stewart Wolpin

Don’t miss the bargains on basic, premium, foldable, rugged, or ready-for- overseas-travel Android phones. Read the rest of this roundup here at BestProducts.com.

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