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Samsung Messages is (almost) no more. After a slow move away from its own messaging app, Samsung is now starting to avoid bundling it with its flagship phones, replacing it with Google Messages instead. If you’re looking to switch to Google Messages yourself, you can follow these steps to do so.

Here's How to Ensure a Smooth Switch from Samsung Messages to Google Messages

Twelve South has unveiled all-new PlugBug multi-port power adapters which plug into a wall outlet and are compatible with Apple’s Find My service. These red-and-white accessories sport multiple USB-C ports, leveraging the USB Power Delivery protocol which Apple uses for fast-charging on its devices and safety features like overcharging and overheating protection. The new PlugBug measures just 3.3” x 1.93” x 0.86” (8.3cm x 4.9cm x 2.2cm), making it fit any pocket, purse, or bag. As Twelve South points out, the new PlugBug files as the world’s first power supply with Find My compatibility.

The PlugBug Is the First Charger With Find My Tracking

Anker just released a series of new MagGo wireless charging accessories for Apple device owners. They're designed to be used with iPhones, Apple Watches, and other devices that support Apple's magnetic charging technology. The Anker MagGo Wireless Charger (pictured above) is a standard that has 15W MagSafe-Compatible Qi2 Fast Charging....

Anker’s New Portable Battery Can Also Charge Your Watch

Since the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a lot more going on than the Pixel 9 Pro, it comes at a greater cost, and that's all the more reason to protect it with a case. Why leave it exposed to the elements? Why risk dropping it without protection?. What...

The Best Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Cases of 2024

When I'm watching movies and TV shows, there's a trope that never fails to get me sweating. Despite the stress it gives me, it's not a horror movie trope, or at least it's not limited to horror movies. Most recently I saw it in an episode of Better Call Saul....

This Movie Laptop Goof Makes Me Wince

Accessory maker Satechi has updated its 4-in-1, 6-in-1, and 7-in-1 multi-port adapters with faster transfer speeds, stronger 100W charging for connected devices, and more. Multi-port adapters aka USB-C hubs let you connect multiple devices simultaneously without worrying about signal inversion and compatibility. Satechi's hubs bring plentiful connectivity options. Like all hubs, they plug into hosts such as Mac and Windows computers, tablets, and smartphones via a single USB-C cable. The new adapters have USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports with transfer speeds of up to 10 Gbps, and stronger 100W USB Power Delivery (USB PD) to charge plugged peripherals instead of the 60W limit of each former version. They also have slimmer USB-C connectors to fit devices in protective cases, and braided cables that won't tangle with a reinforced neck.

Satechi’s New USB Hubs Can Do 100W Charging and 10 Gbps USB

Are you sure you are putting your trash bag the right way? Get a trash bag and look at the seam. You will notice that the seam is on the outside and the smooth part inside. That means the smooth side should be the outside. Do you need to flip it out on the right side before using it? No, you don’t. Most of us are probably too lazy to do that as it will just add another step in putting the bag in the trash can. But do not worry, you don’t have to do that!

You’ve Been Using Trash Bags the Wrong Way

I regularly use Disney+ on my phone when traveling to stay entertained. While the experience is great by default, there are various ways I've made it even better thanks to the app's native features. If you want to use Disney+ on mobile or tablet, here's what you need to do.

How I Get the Most From Disney+ on Mobile

Why is it that every year people talk about the flagships and the flagship killers, but not the middle options? Here is my argument for why you should consider the "base model flagships" and my brief Samsung Galaxy S24 review.

The Best Compact Flagship: Samsung Galaxy S24 Review

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"Baby why you gotta be so mean?" The zodiac is a fascinating system that many people turn to for insights into personality traits, behaviors, and compatibility. While every zodiac sign has its unique strengths and challenges, some signs are often perceived as being a bit more sharp-edged, vindictive or difficult (to say the least) to deal with. In this article, we'll delve into the four zodiac signs commonly considered the "meanest," exploring the characteristics that contribute to this perception and how these traits manifest in their interactions with others. To lighten the mood, we'll include some funny quotes about each sign's mean streak.

The 4 Meanest Signs in the Zodiac

Samsung added a lot of value to its top-flight foldable with its Galaxy AI software features, but why is Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold5 still $1800 on its official store? Here is Android Police's long-term Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 review.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 Review, 10 Months Later: Is AI Enough?

Samsung has released its new Galaxy Book5 Pro 360, the first in its Galaxy Book5 series. This powerful AI-powered laptop is equipped with Intel's new Core Ultra processors, giving impressive performance and long-lasting battery life. You can also rotate the keyboard so it acts like a stand for touch screen and S Pen use.

Samsung's New Galaxy Book Fights Back Against Sun Glare

Microsoft is currently developing and testing a much-anticipated update to Outlook that will mean that you can open or restart the new Outlook for Windows without an internet connection. Given it's been over a year since Microsoft launched its newest version of the email app, it's somewhat surprising that this...

Microsoft Is Fixing the New Outlook’s Biggest Problem

Your online privacy isn't something to take lightly. There is already a wealth of information about you available online that anyone with an unusual interest in your activities can look up, so why make it even easier for them by potentially giving them your exact location?. How The Photos You...

How to Stop the Photos You Share From Giving Away Your Exact Location

Truly excellent Android watches are few and far between. Here is why the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic is one of the best Android smartwatches in Android Police's Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic long-term review - almost 1 year later!

Why the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic Is One of the Best Android Watches

Anker just released the Solix X1 Hybrid Energy Storage System. The Solix X1 features a modular pack design, allowing owners to customize the system's capacity and power output to their specific needs. The Solix X1 Hybrid Energy Storage System can go from 5kWh to 180kWh and have power outputs between...

The New Anker Solix X1 Can Take You Off the Grid

If you’ve set your apps to auto-update, your Google Maps might be misbehaving right now. For the past few days, the Maps app has been crashing for a lot of Android device owners who updated it to the latest version. People on Reddit (mostly on the r/GoogleMaps and r/Android...

The Google Maps App Is Crashing a Lot, but You Can Fix It

GameStop's new retro stores may help standardize prices for old games and consoles and make old games more accessible to new audiences. More physical stores specializing in retro games give gamers better access to retro platforms and more places to shift their unwanted games. Purchasing retro titles from GameStop should...

Some GameStops Will Soon Sell Retro Games and That's a Good Thing

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

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Disneyland is making significant changes to one of its classic attractions, Peter Pan’s Flight, in an effort to remove insensitive racial stereotypes and to better represent indigenous cultures. Walt Disney Imagineering released plans to update the portrayal of Tiger Lily and the Never Land Tribe, ensuring that the characters are depicted with dignity and cultural authenticity and released the below photo of the changes.

Disneyland to Make Big Changes to a Classic Ride

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Got a USB-C iPhone? Here's What to Do with Your Old Lightning Gear

Keep older Lightning cables as a backup for older Apple devices like iPads or AirPods. Consider investing in a USB-C to Lightning adapter for devices that...

Got a USB-C iPhone? Here's What to Do with Your Old Lightning Gear

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