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I used the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Fold 4 to see how far Samsung foldables have come in 3 years
11+ hour, 10+ min ago (296+ words) Throw it all together, and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a much bigger upgrade over the Galaxy Z Fold 4 after just three generations than you might expect. If you're a Galaxy Z Fold 4 owner like me and haven't upgraded yet,…...
RIP Samsung Messages: End-of-life date officially announced
17+ hour, 51+ min ago (124+ words) Before Samsung Messages is gone for good, Samsung recommends users switch to Google Messages. The company's notice reads, "Upgrade your messaging experience" by switching to Google's app to ensure a "consistent messaging experience on Android." Samsung is also directing users…...
I tried NextDNS on Android, and it’s now my favorite way to block ads on my phone
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (1011+ words) I recently wrote an article explaining why I prefer using a dedicated ad-blocking app on Android over the Private DNS feature. It seems many readers weren't too happy with my conclusion. In fact, in a survey we ran alongside that…...
I spent two weeks with the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus — and only one is worth buying
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (1524+ words) Whenever new Galaxy S phones are released, the conclusion for them is usually the same: Get the baseline model if you want a compact phone, get the Plus if you want a bigger screen without spending too much, and get…...
The Nothing Phone 4a Pro brings the vibes and great value for under $500
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (873+ words) My first experience with a Nothing smartphone was the Nothing Phone 3. For what was intended to be the company's first "true flagship," it didn't exactly blow me away, but I did fall in love with its design. It stood out;…...
I've completely switched to Qi2 power banks, and I can't go back
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (505+ words) But over the last few months, something slowly shifted in the way I've been using the few Qi2 power banks I own. Of course, they charge my phone " I haven't figured out a magical trick to use them in a different…...
More evidence for Samsung's secret new Galaxy Buds just surfaced
2+ day, 14+ min ago (250+ words) Through an APK teardown earlier this month, we learned that Samsung appeared to be working on a new entry to the Galaxy Buds line. The text strings suggested that this entry may be called the "Galaxy Buds Able" and that…...
Perplexity 'Incognito' chats might not be so private, lawsuit claims
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (308+ words) Perplexity and other tech companies are in hot water for allegedly violating users" privacy. A proposed class action filed by an anonymous Perplexity user this week accuses the AI firm of sharing sensitive information with both Google and Meta without…...
How much will RAMageddon hike flagship prices? Top phone executive reveals the cost
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (739+ words) Aamir is a qualified accountant and business lawyer who started dabbling with Android phones over a decade ago, thanks to a regretful low-end phone purchase. Since then, he has written news, reviews, tutorials, editorials, and more as a tech journalist…...
Why the $339 Pixel 8a is the only cheap Pixel I’d buy in 2026
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (371+ words) Consumer electronics are getting more expensive. From PCs to smartphones to game consoles, AI-induced component shortages have us all paying more for tech, and with global events once again constraining supply chains, the cost of those goods doesn't seem likely…...