Samsung Galaxy S Pen vs S Pen Creator Edition: Battle of the styli
One of these is a great S Pen, the other is an overpriced piece of plastic
The S Pen is one of the most legendary mobile accessories. Many Samsung fans have loved it since it was introduced in 2011, and it’s gotten better in the thirteen years since, gaining Air Command, Bluetooth, and lower latency. It's one of the things that makes the S24 Ultra one of our favorite Android phones.
Amazon Echo Show 8 (2023) gets a big $50 discount
One of Amazon’s best smart displays is available with a massive 33% discount
There are hardly any smart displays better than Amazon's Echo Show 8 (2023) on the market right now with Alexa support. The company's latest smart display builds on its predecessor, packing all the right upgrades, like support for spatial audio and all the smart home standards you can think of. At $150, the Echo Show is more expensive than its predecessor. But if you take advantage of Amazon's latest deal, you can get the smart display for just $99, saving 33% on its MSRP.
Google Contacts tests a new search bar that looks familiar
The app may get a search bar that looks just like the Play Store’s
Google has been working on some redesigned elements in its Contacts app for a while now. The next element in line for a revamp seems to be the search bar at the top. Google is currently testing a redesign that brings it more in line with the Play Store. The new look hasn’t rolled out just yet, though, so it may take some time to arrive on your phone.
NAS enclosures come in different shapes and sizes, and your needs determine which kind of NAS model fits your bill. Synology’s own NAS portfolio consists of a wide range of products designed for both consumers and businesses. While home users can easily find an inexpensive model to start with their first NAS, professionals will be equally impressed by Synology’s best NAS models that come equipped with high-end processors to handle anything you throw at them.
Google Play Pass subscriptions keep growing, yet the app selection still stinks
If you really want Stardew Valley, just buy it for yourself.
Subscription services have become one of the go-to solutions for businesses in recent years. Everything from video games to mobile apps are now available en masse for a small monthly charge, encouraging users to sign up for a plan and pay endlessly rather than purchase the games and apps outright.
YouTube wants to supercharge double tap to seek
Jump between content blocks instead of time intervals
YouTube is among the leading entertainment apps on Android, and you should have minimal trouble navigating the platform to find suitable content. Even the video player controls are intuitive and comprehensive, featuring everything from translated captions to playback speed and quality controls. Gestures are a big part of the navigation convenience in YouTube’s Android app, and Google is currently testing an enhanced version of the tap to seek gesture.
Samsung brings back a vital battery tracking option in One UI 6
You can once again track your Galaxy phone’s battery usage ‘since last charge’
With the release of Android 14-based One UI 6 last year, Samsung tweaked its battery usage page to remove the 'Since last charge' option. This made it difficult to gauge a Galaxy phone's battery life since the stats showed the battery consumption for the last 24 hours instead of when the phone was last removed from the charger. Following months of complaints from Galaxy owners about this missing option, Samsung has rolled out an update to its Device Care app to fix this issue.
Best phone chargers in 2024: USB-C PD, PPS, and fast chargers
Charge your phone faster and more safely with these affordable, reliable, and compact wall adapters
If there is a silver lining to the removal of chargers from smartphone retail boxes, it’s the freedom to choose a power brick that best suits your gadget collection. As we carry and use more battery-powered devices than ever, your phone charger doesn’t just have to top up your phone. It can also charge your laptop, power bank, smartwatch, tablet, wireless earbuds, and other mobile accessories.
Samsung Galaxy S23 and Fold 5's One UI 6.1 AI update goes live
One UI 6.1 is rolling out for Samsung’s 2023 flagship phones
Samsung has been teasing the release of One UI 6.1 for its 2023 flagships for a while now. The skin launched with the Galaxy S24 series in late January, marking the debut of Galaxy AI, packing useful features like real-time phone call translation, generative photo editing, and more. Earlier this week, Samsung confirmed the Galaxy S23, Fold 5, Flip 5, and the Tab S9 series will get One UI 6.1 starting March 28th. Right on schedule, the firmware has gone live for the Galaxy S23 and Fold 5 in Europe, the US, and other parts of the world.
Samsung Galaxy S25: News, leaks, rumored price, and release window
The Galaxy S25 trio is coming early next year — here's what we know
Gadgets don't stay new forever. Sure, that shiny Galaxy S24 Ultra you're reading this on right now feels like the hottest smartphone around, but in less than a year, it'll be replaced by something newer, faster, and — presumably — better. If you're holding off for Samsung's next round of non-foldable flagships, the Galaxy S25 already has plenty of rumors floating around. Whether you're after the smallest of the bunch or an experience worthy of the "Ultra" branding, here's everything we know about the Galaxy S25 series.
5 Android phones that perfectly fill the gap left by the Galaxy A55
These mid-range Android phones are just as good
In a surprising move, Samsung has decided not to launch the Galaxy A55, its most powerful mid-ranger of the year, in the US, at least for now. While the Korean giant's mid-range phones were never known for their performance or value for money, they were still the default choice for many because of their wide availability and good software support. With the Galaxy A55 not coming to the US, here are five Android phones that perfectly fill the gap left by it and are worthy of your money.
Best Pixel 7a deals: Top discounts from retailers and wireless carriers
Don't miss out on these fantastic deals to save big
Google's Pixel 7a is one of the best budget Android phones you can buy in 2024. It offers the perfect combination with plenty of style, features, and most importantly, comes in at just the right price at $499. Of course, even at retail, it's affordable, but it never hurts to check around to see whether there are any good deals available that can lower the price further.
No self-respecting tech company would be caught dead without a dark mode in its app in 2024 — after all, Google added system-wide support for dark mode in Android 10, and Apple did the same with iOS 13, both of which were released back in 2019. The Wyze app, meant for controlling smart doorbells, security cameras, and other goodies, was a little late to the party, but did add burgeoning dark mode support back in January. Now, it's going one step further.
What is a neural network?
Learn about a computational model inspired by the interconnected structure of brain cells
A neural network is a computational machine-learning model that follows the structure of the human brain. It consists of networks of interconnected nodes or neurons to process and learn from data, run complex tasks, and arrive at conclusions. It mimics how biological neurons work in a human brain and develops an adaptive system that continuously improves based on past mistakes.
Smartphones and Windows PCs have come a long way, but the interconnectivity between them isn't as good as it should be. Intel Unison bridges this gap. It unites your phone with your Windows PC so that your PC can take on some functions and content from your phone.
How to use vertical orientation in Google Slides
Make your Google Slides presentation mobile-friendly
While your presentation shows up thoroughly on a laptop, TV, monitor, or projector, the default landscape orientation doesn't play well on smartphones. If you plan to give a quick presentation on a smartphone or want to add a touch of novelty to stand out, use the steps below to use vertical orientation in Google Slides.
If you recently got one of the best AT&T phones but need to swap numbers or are an existing customer looking for a change, AT&T makes getting a new phone number reasonably simple, especially compared to other service providers. This includes porting an existing number to your AT&T account as well, whether it's currently held by another carrier or is associated with another AT&T account. Here's how to get started.
8 simple Citymapper tips to get you out of traffic and on your way
Discover everything you can do in the Citymapper app
Citymapper is a powerful navigation app comparable to the best navigation apps for Android. It's only available in select cities, but it offers an astonishing amount of detail for navigating these cities, including up-to-date transport information, ride-share costs, maps, and more. It's easy to open the app, create a route, and use the app's most powerful features. We rounded up the best tips and tricks for using the Citymapper app. These help you navigate cities safely, quickly, and reliably. Citymapper is available on Android, iOS, and smartwatches, so grab one of our favorite budget smartwatches to navigate from your wrist.
Pixel 8 gets aggressive price drop that knocks $229 off
This is now the lowest price we've seen for one of our favorite phones
The Google Pixel 8 is one of the best smartphones you can buy in 2024. The device has everything you'd want in a phone, with its powerful processor, impressive display, excellent software and fantastic cameras. While it normally retails for $699, it can now be had for far less, with a massive discount of $229 that brings the price down to just $469.99. If that price point sounds good, be sure to grab it quickly, because this deal won't last.
Google Slides helps you make impressive presentations with its diverse template library, collaboration options, and seamless integration with Google apps. You can use it on your Android phone, iPhone, desktop PC, laptop, or affordable Chromebook. Your audience might lose interest if your slides appear uninspired. Break the monotony by including an occasional GIF or sticker. This tutorial shows you how to add GIFs and stickers to Google Slides.