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Samsung Galaxy A35 review: How to compromise effectively

If you don't expect much, it's great

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Samsung's budget A-series has always offered great value for money while packing in some premium features we don't see on phones for twice the price. The Samsung Galaxy A35 improves on many of our gripes about last year's Galaxy A25, but the price increase puts it among dangerous competition.

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How to retrieve deleted texts on your Samsung phone

Lost your texts? Here are a few tips to bring back your messages

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Social media and instant messaging apps help us connect with our loved ones in various ways. From making plans to sharing important information to sending quick replies, texting is many people's main form of communication.

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Samsung Galaxy A15 5G review: Everything you need for only $200

It's not flashy, but the A15 gets the job done for people who don't read reviews or care about specs

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Samsung designed the Galaxy A15 to appeal to the silent majority of smartphone buyers. It’s a group of consumers who won’t be reading this review, and they are almost certain a Snapdragon is a type of Pokemon. I’m pleased Samsung took the time to give the Galaxy A15 decent performance and a few creature comforts because, unlike its $1,200 flagships, the A15 will sit in more pockets worldwide. In fact, based on previous entries, the Galaxy A15 seems destined to be the best-selling Android phone in the US this year.

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Samsung RAM Plus slowing your phone down? Here's how to disable it

Free up performance and make your phone as fast as it should be

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The RAM Plus feature introduced with Samsung's One UI 4.1 was meant to improve the performance of Samsung devices, including Galaxy smartphones and tablets like the Galaxy Tab S7. While it has been supplanted by One UI 6.1 (based on Android 14), many of its features are still kicking around, including the RAM Plus tool.

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Samsung Clock update brings One UI 6.1 features to older Galaxy phones

You can customize your alarm background and vibration intensity

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Waking up to an alarm can be a less-than-pleasant experience, but there are a few ways you can offset its impact. With the rollout of its recent One UI 6.1 update, Samsung altered the Clock app to allow users to set a background, for example. While a custom wallpaper can’t completely outweigh the feeling that comes with an alarm, it can lessen its blow. Now, it seems that Samsung is rolling out these small tweaks to the Clock app for more Galaxy device users.

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Best Samsung XCover6 Pro cases in 2024

The Galaxy XCover6 Pro is durable but not invincible

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If you are looking for something different and more durable, then the Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro may be what you are looking for. This phone is strong enough to pass the rigorous MIL-STD-810H testing and can withstand whatever you throw at it. The Galaxy XCover6 Pro is hands down one of the best rugged Android phones on the market.

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7 reasons the Samsung Galaxy S5 was great for its time

A blast from the past when 2GB of RAM was considered plenty, and heart rate monitors on phones were cutting-edge fitness tech

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In the illustrious year of 2014, Samsung, the maestro of modern technology, released the Galaxy S5. With its metal frame exuding a sophisticated air and a pearl-white matte finish that begged to be touched, the S5 was more than just a great smartphone; it was a conversation starter, a fashion statement, and occasionally, a source of perplexity.

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Best camera phones in 2024

Do people even use smartphones for making phone calls anymore?

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Today, voice communication is practically an afterthought when deciding on the right flagship device for you. In its place, camera quality has risen to become of the biggest factors in buying a phone. Manufacturers go to great lengths to stuff advanced sensors into seemingly impossibly-sized handsets, and back them up with not just competent, but novel and even cutting-edge imaging algorithms and software features.

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How to record phone calls on your Samsung Galaxy phone

Don't miss a single detail with the record call function on your Samsung Galaxy phone

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Samsung is one of the few smartphone makers that offer a built-in call-recording function. You can get started on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and older Samsung Galaxy phones without a third-party app, provided your region supports the feature.

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Here's when you'll be able to use your Samsung Galaxy phone as your PC's webcam

The One UI 6 feature should debut on more Windows 11 devices than originally thought

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Let's face it: Your PC's webcam probably sucks, especially when compared to what your smartphone is capable of. That's why features that let you use your smartphone as your PC's webcam are growing in popularity. Google's December 2023 Android release, for example, introduced the ability to turn your Pixel phone into a webcam for your PC, and while Google's implementation is simple, it isn't wireless and only supports basic camera controls. At CES 2024, Samsung announced a partnership with Microsoft that will allow for Galaxy phones to be used as wireless webcams for Windows PCs, complete with advanced camera controls like background blur and auto framing. Samsung didn't share much information about this new feature during the event, but we finally managed to dig up some key details, such as what devices it'll be available on and when it'll launch.

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What is Galaxy AI, what can it do, and how can I use it?

Learn more about Galaxy AI and how to use it on your Samsung Galaxy S24 phone

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Some of the biggest news at the 2024 Galaxy Unpacked event was the arrival of Samsung's Galaxy AI. This exciting new technology puts artificial intelligence capabilities in the palm of your hand. It's available on every phone in the Samsung Galaxy S24 series.

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Best Samsung Galaxy S24 wireless chargers in 2024

Wired charging is so last decade

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Samsung's latest flagship phones, the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra, have become a major talking point with their new Galaxy AI features and support for seven years of software updates. With such robust offerings, you need a powerful charger to ensure your precious new device is juiced up for you to enjoy the cool new features. Unfortunately, none of the latest Samsung phones ship with a charger to reduce electronic waste.

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Which Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra color should you buy?

Check out every color option Samsung offers for the S24 Ultra

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The Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup has been revealed for 2024, and it's unsurprisingly back with a three-pronged approach that includes the "basic" S24, mid-range S24+, and all-out S24 Ultra. Focusing on the largest phone, the S24 Ultra, it now has a flat display without curved sides, as well as a chassis made from titanium. Phones Editor Will Sattelberg went hands-on with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, calling it "Inarguably the best-feeling hardware you'll find outside of Apple today."

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Which Samsung Galaxy S24 color should you buy?

Which Galaxy S24 color best fits your personality?

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The newest flagship models from Samsung are ready for eager buyers to snap up, but with that comes a huge decision: which of Samsung's seven colors will you get the phone in?

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All the apps you can delete from your Samsung Galaxy phone

Don't let bloatware clutter your new device

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New Samsung phones come with a range of apps preinstalled. While most are valuable tools, some are bloatware from Samsung and your carrier. These bloatware apps can be uninstalled to free up space on your phone.

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6 most annoying Samsung One UI 5 problems and how to solve them

One UI 5 isn't perfect, but you can make it a whole lot better

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Samsung's software has transformed from TouchWiz to the polished One UI 5 over the years. It blends advanced Android features with a familiar Galaxy aesthetic and thrives without abandoning Google's touch. One UI 6 has been released with improved features, but not everyone has access to it and needs to make do with its predecessor.

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Best Samsung Galaxy A34 5G cases in 2024

Your A34 deserves more than a naked existence, so give it royal treatment with these classy cases

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Samsung is renowned for making some of the best flagship phones, and the same can be said for its cheaper devices. The Galaxy A34 is a prime example, with its remarkable components and speedy performance earning it a spot among the best budget Android phones. But that’s not the only impressive thing about this device.

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Samsung dares you to unleash your inner DIYer with self-repair kits for foldables

Kits will be available for the Galaxy S23, Z Fold 5, and Z Flip 5 series

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Samsung launched its self-repair program in the US back in 2022, giving device owners more options when it comes to troubleshooting. Under the program, it’s now possible to obtain everything from authentic Samsung phone screens to volume keys. This has enabled device owners to make their own repairs, as well as seek repairs from third parties, who have access to genuine parts. The self-repair program has expanded to other countries since its debut, including Mexico, Brazil, and many European countries. Now, Samsung is continuing its global expansion and adding Galaxy foldables to the mix.

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Best Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 stands and kickstand cases in 2024

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 is powerful enough to serve as a workstation, so long as you have one of these best kickstands to give the ideal viewing angle

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Sporting solid performance (largely on account of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset) and a crisp AMOLED panel, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 has the bones of its bigger siblings, which sit high on the best Android tablet list, but at a significantly lower price point. If you're looking for a mid-sized, 11-inch tablet, the Tab S9 is a very good option, especially if you can catch it during one of its frequent sales.

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Samsung's incredible Winter Sale Galaxy deals save up to $1,100 on its best phones

Big discounts and even bigger trade-in offers are up for grabs this weekend

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Over the past week, the Discover Samsung Winter Sale has been offering incredible deals on its best tech, including some amazing offers that feature Galaxy Tab slates for as little as $105. Its tablets aren't the only things getting major discounts during the savings event, though, and some of Samsung's best phones can be grabbed for upwards of $1,100 off in some cases.

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