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The Samsung Galaxy S24 is one of the best Android phones in 2024, thanks to its compact form-factor, fast chipset, excellent cameras on the back, and the incredible seven years of software support. The phone sports a large 6.2-inch LTPO AMOLED display that’s bright, colorful, and gorgeous regardless of what you play on it. However, as is the case with all smartphones, it’s made of glass and easy to scratch and scuff.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 has been on the market for a while and is one of the best modern flip phones. It has a lot to like, including a powerful chip, a compact form factor, and a valuable secondary display. But, its foldable design makes it more fragile than a traditional smartphone. So, for those who already own the Galaxy Z Flip 5 or are considering picking one up, it is paramount to protect it with a case.
I was just a teenager at the time, but I vividly remember snagging a Gmail invite weeks after it launched 20 years ago. I raved about the free service, its novel cloud-based structure, and how it'd be the Next Big Thing online — insofar as an email account can really be a big thing. All my family members and most of my friends got beta invites from yours truly, as I was definitely the biggest nerd around.
Sometimes a smartphone isn't quite big enough to enjoy your favorite media, connect with others via video call, or get work done on the go. Tablets fill in on those occasions, offering more firepower than ever alongside increasingly streamlined software. And while today's best 5G phones can all serve as Wi-Fi hotspots, using them that way can draw a decent amount of power and quickly drain a battery.
Logitech mice add a ChatGPT button nobody asked for
Please, I'm begging you, make the buzzwords stop
In an unexpected, yet entirely unsurprising move, Logitech has announced a new mouse with an important feature that everyone surely can't wait to get their hands on: a button dedicated solely to pulling up a large language model, AKA an AI interface.
Bright screens, great battery life, and powerful apps make today's phones perfect for navigating unfamiliar streets on two wheels and tracking your trips. Google's even specifically focused on improving the accuracy of its cycling-related mapping. But you certainly won't be able to fumble around with electronics while riding, and there's a massive number of bike mounts to choose from.
Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs. Asus ROG Phone 8: A gaming phone tries to go mainstream
Looking for all-around effectiveness or purpose-built performance?
Talk about a tale of two manufacturers. Samsung makes a wide range of phones that largely cater to the broadest markets possible, while the last couple of years have seen Asus garner somewhat of an enthusiast following for its few, thoughtfully engineered devices. Those points ring true with the Galaxy S24+ and ROG Phone 8, with the former delivering possibly the best balance of form factor and usability, and the latter charging ahead with borderline-ludicrous performance specs.
A new charging algorithm could solve battery health issues
Could it be? An effective, real-world battery technology advancement?
According to a study published in the Advanced Energy Materials journal on April 9, a team of researchers at four institutes in Aalborg, Denmark, and Berlin discovered a novel way of charging that can greatly increase a battery's overall lifespan. Known as pulsed-current charging, it could as much as double the length of time it takes a battery to reach the 80% capacity figure that typically signifies its end-of-life.
Best cheap Android tablets in 2024
Versatile, affordable Android tablets great for entertainment, work, and communication
It's safe to say the Android tablet experience has never been better, with manufacturers like Samsung leading the way with high-end slates. Plus, there's an ever-increasing developer focus on optimizing apps for tablets' hardware and form factors. In fact, until recent years, finding a truly satisfying non-smartphone Android device — without breaking the bank — proved downright difficult. Thankfully, we're now seeing an arms race of midrange tablets great at introducing new users to the Android tablet space.
Best Google Pixel 7a cases in 2024
Whether you want a slim, colorful, thick, or MagSafe-compatible case, one of these will protect your new Pixel 7a
The Pixel 7a shows Google has come a long way from the first Pixel A-series smartphone, the Pixel 3a, released back in 2019. Sharing the same design as the Pixel 7, albeit a tad smaller, the Pixel 7a is one of the best budget Android phones you can get your hands on, at least before the Pixel 8a arrives later this year. Like its predecessor, the Pixel 7a has a glass front, aluminum frame, and a plastic back. It also comes in four colors, including an attractive coral hue.
Best Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra screen protectors in 2024
It would be a shame to damage the S24 Ultra's beautiful new display - these quality screen protectors can help
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra arguably has one of the best displays on a smartphone. It's big, bright, and vibrant. Such a gorgeous display deserves to be preserved for as long as possible. While Samsung includes a Corning Gorilla Armor covering for help, you need a screen protector for peace of mind.
It's taken a few years, but Wear OS smartwatches can now compete with the best wearables in the business — including the Apple Watch. The software has gone through multiple levels of refinement, with Wear OS 4.0 bringing better performance and stability. It offers intuitive features that aid fitness, provide notifications, and enhance everyday usability, making it the perfect companion for today's best Android phones.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra: Who brought their A game?
A new heavyweight challenger goes toe-to-toe with a legend
Lovers of gigantic phones have yet another high-end option to consider with the release of the Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra. Asus' first foray into the large-format market may not have made serious waves, but it certainly packs some of the most capable hardware in the Android sphere.
Battery technology simultaneously enables today's impressive mobile electronics and holds them back from being even more mind-blowing than they already are. The need for high-performance, low-power-consumption components has driven the development of advanced chipset instruction set architectures which have underpinned pretty much the entire smartphone industry since its birth. Still, we continue to see some new phones drain their batteries before the day's up.
What happened to all the great $400 midrange phones?
The gap between bargain-basement and high-end smartphones continues to grow
Not everybody wants to spend $1,000 on a new flagship phone, but the Android ecosystem is known for its wide selection of devices. In particular, we've recently seen some excellent low-cost smartphones like the OnePlus Nord N30 and Samsung Galaxy A15, which will satisfy anybody comfortable with dependable yet entry-level performance.
Ever-increasing efficiency, performance, and software optimization make today's best Chromebooks more versatile than ever before. And while they all have touchpads and most have touchscreens, a dependable mouse is one of the most useful accessories to pair with any laptop. And not only can you spend anywhere from $10 to $100, you can choose from typical two-button affairs, stationary trackballs, advanced models packed with novel features, and vertical mice that minimize wrist pain.
Frogs in boiling water: How smartphones got so huge
It’s our own fault there are no more small phones
At 142mm tall, 70mm wide, and 8mm thick, 2011's Samsung Galaxy Note was smaller than today's Galaxy S24, now widely considered one of the best small phones. The first Note received generally positive reviews — as well as criticism for being "positively gargantuan."
Best Google Pixel Watch 2 bands in 2024
Find your style with these amazing Google Pixel Watch 2 bands
While the Pixel Watch 2 closely resembles its predecessor from the outside, it actually significantly improves upon it. In fact, its refined hardware, software, and charging implementation have turned it into one of our favorite smartwatches overall. And not only do the vast majority of original Pixel Watch bands fit on it, most of them actually fit more securely, due to a slightly smarter lug design.
Unique among today's great foldable phones, the Google Pixel Fold opens up into a 6:5 aspect ratio tablet that's wider than it is tall. Its form factor, plus the basic nature of folding phones, means it's a little tougher than most to find the perfect case for, but its high cost makes finding that case a near necessity.
Roughly two decades ago in a bland Midwestern suburb, a young man got himself in trouble with his parents and subsequently lost internet privileges for several days. At the time, a week without access to the web would spell a grueling punishment for quite a few unruly teens.