Rabu, 31 Juli 2024

The green line of death keeps killing displays and no one is telling us why

Smartphone displays can't seem to shake off the green line of death. After Samsung, Motorola has succumbed to the disease as well. Where does it end?

Nothing Phone 2a Plus is here, and it's got a chip no one else has

The Nothing Phone 2a Plus packs a punchier processor without bulking up.

Selasa, 30 Juli 2024

Samsung is working to fix the Galaxy Watch 7's terrible battery drain

After users reported Galaxy Watch 7 battery problems, Samsung confirmed a fix is on the way.

OnePlus Nord 4 vs. Google Pixel 8a: Who's the winner?

Here comes the OnePlus Nord 4 vs. Google Pixel 8a mid-range battle. See which one offers better specifications without breaking the bank.

Senin, 29 Juli 2024

Do Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 cases fit the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6?

If you're ready for an upgrade, you might be wondering if the Galaxy Z Fold 5 cases fit the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The answer shouldn't come as much of a surprise, even if it's still rather disappointing.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2: Which should you buy?

Samsung and Apple lead the way when it comes to smartwatches but for very different reasons. Now, we're taking a look at the Galaxy Watch Ultra vs. Apple Watch Ultra 2 to see if it's worth spending more than $600 on a wearable.

Here are all the possible colors of the Pixel 9 series, including the Pixel 9 Pro Fold

We are almost two weeks away from the Made by Google event. However, it isn't stopping the leaks of the upcoming devices.

Epic Games is protesting Samsung’s anticompetitive practices, but users are the ones losing

Fortnite will no longer be available for download on the Galaxy Store following Samsung’s move to discourage sideloading.

OnePlus 12R Sunset Dune hands-on: A stunning addition to the OnePlus portfolio

OnePlus has a bold new model of the 12R. Meet the OnePlus 12R Sunset Dune edition.

Minggu, 28 Juli 2024

OnePlus Watch 2R review: Budget substance over style

The OnePlus Watch 2 was a powerful and stylish watch. The OnePlus Watch 2R trims away the stainless steel style while keeping the internals. That makes it one of the few affordable Wear OS watches, but should you buy it?

Sabtu, 27 Juli 2024

Best Bluetooth keyboard for Android 2024

Android devices are great for consumption, but adding a keyboard makes them even more useful. These are the best of the best!

Oh, flip yeah! Best Buy will give you $250 to buy the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

Best Buy has launched discounts of up to $460 off for trade-ins on the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, and buyers will also receive a $250 gift card.

I'm giving Motorola another chance

I think Motorola is finding ways to turn itself back into the great phone maker it used to be. I'm ready to try them again.

How to set up and use apps on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 cover screen

The Galaxy Z Flip 6's cover screen is versatile and can access many apps, but it needs to be set up before it can do all that.

Jumat, 26 Juli 2024

There's another new streaming deal, but this time the bundle includes Hulu, Disney Plus, AND Max

Here we go again: streaming giants Disney Plus, Hulu, and Max are working together to bring you another bundle offer, but this time it's actually a pretty good deal.

Meta Quest 3s: Rumors, specs, and what we want to see

Rumors are heating up about the Meta Quest 3s, or Meta Quest 3 Lite, a more affordable way to get into the world of VR. Here's everything we know about the upcoming headset!

I compared the Z Fold 6 and OnePlus Open camera against Mother Nature, the results were unexpected

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the first Samsung foldable phone to feature a water resistance rating. With that in mind, I tried to take it out in a storm, only to end up with a completely different result.

Samsung's One UI 7 might take a big page out of Apple's iOS playbook

One UI 7 could be leaning hard into iOS aesthetics with its new design elements.

Kamis, 25 Juli 2024

A faster Gemini model debuts alongside an AI expansion to teens and more places

Google detailed its latest wave of Gemini updates, including a new, faster model and broader access.

Google is making it easier to follow the Olympic Games with new TV and Play features

Google is now the "Official Search AI Partner" for Team USA, using AI to highlight athletes and boost Olympic coverage.

Samsung reportedly boosts Galaxy Ring production to match soaring demand

Samsung's Galaxy Ring is said to be way more popular than expected, so the company is apparently making a ton more to keep up.

Rabu, 24 Juli 2024

There could be a bidding war for EssilorLuxottica smart glasses, but Meta is poised to win

EssilorLuxottica currently makes Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, but Google may want the company to develop a Gemini-powered alternative.

OnePlus Open 2 is rumored to pack in a massive battery capacity

OnePlus might have its next foldable in the pipeline, and an exciting leak reveals what to expect.

Selasa, 23 Juli 2024

Meta teased its new AR glasses back in February and no one realized it

Meta's upcoming smart glasses have been a bit of a mystery, and while we're getting more information later this year, it turns out that we already saw them and didn't even know it.

Are Google's 22 reasons for upgrading to the Pixel 9 Pro convincing enough?

Google released a teaser with 22 reasons to upgrade to the Pixel 9 Pro, but there isn't much substance in the cryptic YouTube Short.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 initial review: Master of refinements

Despite stiff competition in global markets, it seems that Samsung is sticking to a very specific strategy that doesn't make much sense with the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Unless, you look at this phone as marking the end of Samsung's current vision for foldable phones.

Senin, 22 Juli 2024

Google Gemini is about to sound totally different

Google is experimenting with a fresh voice for its Gemini app on Android.

Prime Day is over, but you can STILL get 40% off the Google Pixel 7a with this Amazon deal

Amazon is offering the Google Pixel 7a for 40% off following Prime Day—marking a great deal on a great (albeit last-gen) phone.

Samsung can't ship the Galaxy Ring fast enough, shows how they're in

The Galaxy Ring went out of stock quickly, came back in stock, and now has far-out shipping dates for popular sizes.

Google is sweetening the Pixel 9 Pro pre-order deal with a limited-edition bonus

Pre-order the Pixel 9 Pro in select countries, and Google will toss in a special limited-edition collectible.

Minggu, 21 Juli 2024

The OnePlus Watch 2R blew my low fitness expectations out of the water

The OnePlus Watch 2 had issues with health and fitness accuracy. After running with the Watch 2R against a Garmin watch for HR and GPS accuracy, I think OnePlus has solved those issues, and the Watch 2R could be a fitness watch worth buying.

TECNO Camon 30 Premier 5G review: A great phone, if you can find it

In the budget phone showdown, the TECNO Camon 30 Premier 5G is ready to compete.

Forget budget-friendly, the Pixel Watch 3 price rumors are brutal

Get ready to shell out an extra €50 to €100 for the next Pixel Watch compared to the Pixel Watch 2.

Sabtu, 20 Juli 2024

News Weekly: Global Microsoft outage, first look at new Pixel 9 series, and more

Microsoft services were disrupted due to an outage, the first look at the Pixel Pro 9 and Pro 9 Fold, OnePlus launching several devices, Amazon making record-breaking sales on Prime Days, and One UI 7 could radically change Galaxy devices.

That huge 'Microsoft outage' probably didn't affect you, but the next one might

Software outages are messy and expensive. They can also be a great learning opportunity.

Is anyone else sick of this unreliable Google Maps tool?

If Google Maps' "faster route available" feature has ever led you astray and caused more problems that it has solved, then you're in good company.

Jumat, 19 Juli 2024

I miss the old days of smartphones

Don't you ever wish we could go back to the days of when phones were fun? Yeah, me neither.

Get two years of our favorite wireless plan for only $35/month with this Visible deal

New members who join Visible and use the code CHAMP during checkout can save some serious cash on their first two years of wireless coverage.

Huge Microsoft Windows outage disrupts services globally

A CrowdStrike Falcon update is triggering BSODs on Windows PCs, resulting in widespread service disruptions across the world.

Kamis, 18 Juli 2024

The Meta Quest Netflix app is dead. Here's why it doesn't matter

The Netflix app for the Meta Quest has officially been deprecated, but there's already a much better way to watch Netflix content on a Quest.

Amazon boasts record Prime Day sales fueled by electronics and back-to-school shopping

Amazon just wrapped its Prime Days, and the company said that the event broke sales records compared to previous years

We tried Google Vids, the new AI-powered video generator in Workspace Labs

The feature was previewed at Cloud Next 2024, and it's now rolling out for beta testers.

Rabu, 17 Juli 2024

The only earbuds I trust for running safely are $55 OFF for Prime Day

Do you need an open-ear set of earbuds for workouts that'll help you retain your situational awareness while cycling of running — but dislike bone conduction? Either of these Prime Day earbuds deals are worth checking out, then!

Daaang! The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Bespoke Edition gets 42% OFF for Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day Deals are coming in hot, including this 42% off the 44mm Bespoke Edition of our favorite smartwatch, the capable Samsung Galaxy Watch 6.

One of our favorite cheap Android phones is 23% OFF during Amazon Prime Day

The OnePlus Nord N30 5G is an affordable smartphone that offers a variety of practical features such as NFC, stereo speakers, and good battery life.

Selasa, 16 Juli 2024

Ultrahuman challenges Oura and Galaxy Ring with a whole app store of new data, including AFib

Ultrahuman plans to add "thousands" of customized plug-ins to its Ring Air smart ring, so that you can choose which data to see and focus on for your heath journey.

Pixel 8 or Pixel 8a? With this Prime Day deal, you don't have to choose

Google has discounted the Pixel 8 to just $499, bringing it on par with the Pixel 8a.

Kickstart your fitness journey with the Fitbit Charge 6, now 37% OFF during Amazon Prime Day

Available at a discount of 37% for Amazon's Prime Day, the Fitbit Charge 6 is a must-have for those planning to get into a healthier lifestyle.

Senin, 15 Juli 2024

Which Samsung Galaxy Ring features are exclusive to Samsung phones?

Some Galaxy Ring features are exclusive to a Samsung phone. These are the features you can use as a Samsung user.

Google Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL revealed in full on TikTok

After witnessing the Pixel 9 in Pink, a new leak confirms the design of its two other siblings.

ChromeOS is undergoing major changes, and Lacros is the first casualty

Lacros, which stands for Linux and ChromeOS, is going to the wayside as Google moves toward Android.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs. Galaxy Z Flip 5: Is it worth the upgrade?

The Flip 5 has been succeeded by the Flip 6, but is it a worthy successor? Let's find out in a battle of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs. Galaxy Z Flip 5.

Best cheap Android phones 2024

Want to save as much money as possible when getting an Android phone? We've done the research to show you which best cheap phone to buy.

Minggu, 14 Juli 2024

The Galaxy Watch Ultra (mostly) lives up to Samsung's lofty fitness promises

I've spent the last year gently bashing Samsung for not taking fitness as seriously as its rivals. The Unpacked reveal that the Galaxy Watch 7 and Ultra had revamped HR accuracy and dual-band GPS dialed up my hype for the watches to 11, but I needed to test these upgrades for myself.

Sabtu, 13 Juli 2024

News Weekly: Samsung's XR headset, Galaxy Watch 7 series missing a feature, and more

This week, Samsung Unpacked several devices, and the company is set to launch its XR headset this year, the new Galaxy watch series could be missing a feature, Google suspends support for Lollipop, OnePlus devices leak ahead of the summer event, and a new feature could let you search the dark web.

Samsung must think foldables are for suckers

The base-spec Galaxy Z Fold 6 costs $1900, and Samsung thinks that's just fine. You shouldn't.

AT&T data breach compromised phone records of nearly all its customers

Hackers stole phone numbers, call/text logs, and some location data for millions of AT&T customers.

Jumat, 12 Juli 2024

Samsung says it wants to grow its foldable sales by 10% in 2024

Samsung's TM Roh spoke shortly after Unpacked to discuss the company's hopes for foldable sales in 2024.

European Pixel 9 series leak paints a steep hill of prices

A host of supposed prices for the Pixel 9 series in Europe leaked and suggested a rather steep hill for consumers.

Samsung greets athletes with a new Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition

Samsung just unveiled its latest foldable phones — the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Z Flip 6. The latter already has a new special edition.

Kamis, 11 Juli 2024

I have a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, and there’s no way I’m upgrading to the Galaxy Z Fold 6

Samsung’s minor changes to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 once again call into question whether yearly updates are necessary for phones.

Google will soon let everyone know if their information is on the dark web

Google is shutting down its One VPN service, but dark Web reports will live on as a standalone feature for all Google account owners.

Samsung's Apple Watch Ultra clone forgot to copy the most important thing

The Galaxy Watch Ultra follows in the Apple Watch Ultra's footsteps. It looks different with its circular display, but nearly all of its upgrades are inspired by (or copied directly from) Apple's flagship watch. And I don't mind this! Instead, I'm frustrated that Samsung didn't "borrow" the controls from other flagship watches like Apple's or Garmin's.

With its latest foldables, Samsung proves that it can't innovate anymore

Samsung released the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, which are nearly identical to what we got last year. Other than an increase in the asking price, there isn't a whole lot new — has Samsung lost the ability to innovate?

Rabu, 10 Juli 2024

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 boast AI upgrades and thinner bodies

The latest foldable phones from Samsung are smarter and more expensive, but still as big as ever.

YouTube Music is testing letting you build custom radio stations using AI prompts

YouTube Music is apparently trying out a new way to pick your tunes: just tell it what kind of music you want to hear.

Google's passkey update focuses on the 'high-risk' for improved data protection

Google detailed a new update for its passkeys through the APP for "high-risk" users.

Selasa, 09 Juli 2024

Nothing's unscrewable CMF Phone 1 is here, but did it live up to its unrelenting hype cycle?

As long as you kept your expectations in check, the CMF Phone 1 mostly lives up to them. But the Nothing hype is getting exhausting.

Samsung's Galaxy AI might soon translate your WhatsApp calls on the fly

WhatsApp and other apps might soon get a nifty Live Translate feature powered by Galaxy AI.

Crucial X9 Pro review: Still one of the best external SSDs around — with a glaring issue

Crucial knows what it's doing when it comes to external SSDs, and the X9 Pro is among its best yet.

Senin, 08 Juli 2024

Samsung is rumored to solve one of the biggest problems with fqolding phones

Even the best folding phones seem to falter over time due to durability problems. Samsung might change that with the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.

The CMF Phone 1 is a customizable budget phone starting at $199

With the hype finally calming down, here’s the lowdown on the CMF Phone 1.

CMF Watch Pro 2 is a steal at $69 with swappable bezels and a sleek design

CMF by Nothing debuted its next-gen Watch Pro 2 at a cheap price with interchangeable bezels for its face.

Minggu, 07 Juli 2024

Smart rings vs. smartwatches: Every key and hidden difference, from features to accuracy

It's obvious what smartwatch features a smart ring can't offer, like notifications or phone calls. But are there any smart ring perks that a smartwatch can't offer? Let's run through the list!

Sabtu, 06 Juli 2024

News Weekly: Samsung's devices leak ahead of Unpacked, a new Pixel 9 colorway and more

Series of devices leak ahead of Samsung's summer Unpacked, Pixel 9 leaks in a new color, Pixel devices get the July patch, Netflix is losing its ad-free tier, and why Google wants to use music to train its AI models.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2024: How to watch and what to expect

Samsung will launch its anticipated Galaxy Ring and foldables next week, and here's the insider's scoop.

Xiaomi's next Galaxy Z Fold competitor might unexpectedly hit the global market

Xiaomi's upcoming book-style foldable might be having a surprise worldwide launch.

Jumat, 05 Juli 2024

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: How it started and how's it going

My feelings about foldable phones have yet to waver, but the same can't be said about the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Let's take a look at the past year with Samsung's flagship foldable and see whether it was able to hold up.

How to change your watch face on Wear OS

Unlike with a traditional watch, you can change the watch face of a Wear OS smartwatch in a few easy steps to personalize the look on your wrist.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro leaked images showcase them in action

After witnessing a major leak of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, here's the first real-world look at the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro.

Kamis, 04 Juli 2024

The next evolution of NFC will let you do more with a single tap

Multi-purpose Tap is coming to expand the ways that you can use NFC on your Android devices.

Full specs of Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 leak leaving nothing to imagination

Samsung has an Unpacked Event scheduled for July 10; however, a week earlier, we have everything to look for — thanks to the leaks.

Rabu, 03 Juli 2024

How to use Gboard to automatically translate as you type

Use Gboard to communicate in various languages. Discover how easy it is to make Gboard translate as you type automatically.

July Pixel update brings camera improvements and bug fixes

The latest July security patch brings several improvements to the camera and system alongside fixes for the user interface.

Ultrahuman's Ring Air is terrific — here's what I want to see in the Galaxy Ring

I used a smart ring for most of 2024, and I think it has the potential to redefine wearables. With Samsung set to launch the Galaxy Ring soon, here's what I want to see in the brand's smart ring.

Google has reportedly finished designing the Pixel 10's custom Tensor G5 SoC

A new report says Google's Tensor G5 has successfully taped out, signaling it's ready for production.

Selasa, 02 Juli 2024

Is Gemini's expanded context window as useful as we thought?

Google touted Gemini's expanded context window with Gemini 1.5 Pro and Gemini 1.5 Flash, but does that result in real-world benefits?

Scuf Nomad review: A terrific mobile gaming controller — with one caveat

Scuf just introduced a mobile controller, and it is amazing — this is what you need to know about the Nomad.

Senin, 01 Juli 2024

Samsung SmartThings update lets you share routines and more

Samsung detailed a new update for SmartThings, which added Matter 1.2 support for devices.

Fiio JA11 review: This $15 dongle DAC is too good to be true

Fiio just launched the JA11, and the dongle DAC costs just $15. I used it nearly a month, and I think it is the best value in audio right now.

The Google Pixel 9 might crush the Galaxy S24 Ultra's screen game

Rumor has it that the Pixel 9 will boast some top-notch screens from Samsung.