Google claims the Pixel Watch 3 has 24 hours of battery life, with a tested usage profile including 240 notifications, 280 time checks, 5 minutes of LTE phone call, 45 minutes of LTE and GPS workout, 50 minutes of navigation, and 7 hours of sleep with Bedtime mode. The watch's Always-on display is more efficient, going down to 1 nit minimum brightness and a 1 Hz refresh rate.

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Best Buy is now offering AirPods 4 from $84 with a trade-in of AirPods 3, knocking $45 off the pre-order price. The AirPods 4 start at $129 for the basic set and $179 for the model with noise cancellation. This offer is available at Best Buy, but not at Apple or Amazon.

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Google Messages has moved up the Play Store's top chart, reaching the #1 position in the US Top free chart. This is due to users on older Samsung Galaxy phones being prompted to switch to Google Messages. As of September 11, Google Messages surpassed TikTok, Instagram, and other social apps, as well as direct competitors like WhatsApp, to reach the top spot.

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Apple has released the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, which feature larger screens and increased weights. The iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and weighs 199 grams, compared to the iPhone 15 Pro's 6.1-inch display and 188 grams. The iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and weighs 227 grams, compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max's 6.7-inch display and 221 grams.

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Tech analyst Omdia predicts that Apple is 'highly likely' to launch its first OLED MacBook Pro models in 2026, with two other analysts agreeing on the same timeline. Ming-Chi Kuo and display analyst Ross Young also believe that next year's MacBooks will continue to use mini-LED screens.

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Apple announced three hearing-related upgrades for AirPods Pro 2, including a mix of passive and active noise cancellation to protect users' hearing in loud environments. The upgrades include Hearing Protection, which helps users prevent exposure to loud environmental noise while preserving the sound signature of what they're listening to. The H2 chip actively reduces louder, more intermittent noise at 48,000 times per second.

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Belkin's 15W BoostCharge Pro 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad is available in vibrant orange and Sand colorways at a discounted price of $59.99 shipped on Amazon. The product is regularly priced at $80 and has previously dropped to $60. The deal matches the best price tracked for these two models and comes close to the all-time low on the white variant.

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Amazon is offering Sabrent's 1TB Rocket 2230 NVMe 4.0 SSD for $89.99, a $10 discount from its usual price. The drive offers read and write speeds of up to 4,750MB/s and 4,300MB/s, respectively, making it suitable for gaming handhelds like Steam Deck and ROG Ally. It's available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities.

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Amazon is now matching the best price on the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro at $219.99 shipped, with the option to use Amazon credit or gift cards to get an even lower price. The Discover Samsung Fall sale event is live, offering notable price drops on Samsung products, including the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, which are now at their best price since release.

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Bluetti is offering its AC180 Portable Power Station for $499 shipped, a 50% markdown from its original price of $999. The power station has a 1,152Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity, 1,800W of output power, and 11 output ports. It is available through Bluetti's official Amazon storefront.

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