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If you’re shopping for a new smartphone ahead of Labor Day, you’ll quickly realize that you’ve got options aplenty — especially if you prefer Android over iOS. That’s why ZDNET’s done all the work for you. Over the past year, I’ve tested and reviewed just about every major smartphone released by Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Google (including the latest Pixel 9 series), and others to curate this definitive list of the best handsets available right now.What is the best phone right now?After extensive testing of dozens of devices, our pick for the best phone overall is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra More

If you’re in the market for a new phone, the next few days leading up to Labor Day may be the best time to upgrade. Ahead of Black Friday and the holiday season, Labor Day is one of the few occasions when retailers and carriers will slash prices across their latest handsets. This year’s list includes Samsung, Google, and even Apple.Also: The best Labor Day 2024 deals: Shop Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and moreBelow, I’ve rounded up the very best Labor Day deals that you can already take advantage of, most of which will save you hundreds of dollars on phones ZDNET has tested and recommends.Our favorite phone deals for Labor Day 2024Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for $1,099 (save $200) More

Yasin Baturhan Ergin/Anadolu via Getty Images It’s unfortunate that as technology improves, so do the threats. Bad actors are constantly on the hunt for new ways to exploit unintended or overlooked flaws. Google, recognizing this issue, has updated the reward structure for its Chrome Vulnerability Reward Program (VRP) in an effort to incentivize “deeper security research.” The […] More

Max Buondonno/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G More

Jason Hiner/ZDNETIf you’re in the market for a new MacBook, you may wonder which model best suits your needs. Your options are a Pro or an Air, but which one is better? Apple’s been busy refreshing its MacBook lineup: the company has added more new MacBook configurations over the past few years, and with new processors coming every year, there have never been more factors to consider when buying a new Apple laptop. Also: Your Apple MacBook is getting a free upgrade – here are the best MacOS 15 featuresWhen buying a MacBook, you’ll want to consider the computer’s display size, storage capacity, computing power, and price. For example, the 2022 13-inch More

Maria Diaz/ZDNETAre you in the market for an affordable tablet? Because Amazon just made their HD 8 tablet even more affordable. Right now, Amazon is offering almost 50% off the Fire HD 8 Plus More

Jason Hiner/ZDNETThe summer season has nearly come and gone, but one of the hottest deals is live now: a 9th-generation iPad More