My favourite app is finally available on Android handsets

Your Android phone just got a major free video upgrade

I've spent much of my life figuring out new ways to save battery life on Android phones. That estimate might sound like an exaggeration, but growing up with access to nothing but poorly made Android devices means I've always tinkered with their settings to figure out the best ways to maximize charge and push my phone's battery life to the limit.

I changed 10 settings on my Android phone to drastically improve battery life

Motorola has introduced a surprise smartphone tailored for budget-conscious shoppers. The Moto E14 is debuting in the U.K. and Europe; we don’t expect to see a U.S. launch. The Moto E14 is a simple device priced at 70 British pounds (about $88). It features a Unisoc chipset, the same one found on its predecessor, the Moto E13. The Moto E14 has 2GB of RAM and is limited to Android 14 Go Edition, a lightweight version of Android.

Motorola quietly announced a new (and very cheap) Android phone

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The European pricing of the Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch 7, and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro have leaked courtesy of an unnamed retailer. In line with previous leaks, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is expected to cost around $700, whereas the Galaxy Watch 7 could cost the same as last year's Galaxy Watch 6.

Here's how much the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro could cost

Copilot+ is a part of the big AI wave on PCs, but as it stands, a lot of what it's actually capable of is quite disappointing. Its headlining feature, Recall, has been delayed indefinitely, and the rest of what it can do on-device is cool, but nothing that we haven't ever seen before. In fact, I'd argue that as it stands, Copilot+ is behind a lot of the AI that we can already do on our phones, and is definitely behind what a Google Pixel is capable of.

Copilot+ has a long way to go before it can do what AI does on our phones

If you've ever struggled to get your smartphone unlocked, then you should appreciate the FCC's latest initiative. On Thursday, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed that the agency require mobile carriers to unlock all phones within 60 days of activation. The goal would be to ease confusion among customers by applying the same unlocking rules across the board.

The FCC wants mobile carriers to unlock every smartphone within 60 days of activation

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If getting in a car and driving yourself to where you need to be is the last thing you enjoy, you might want to consider applying for Uber's One Less Car trial. Starting on July 22, Uber will give $1,000 to car owners in Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco, Toronto, Vancouver, and Washington, D.C. to ditch their cars and use alternative transit options for five weeks. The trial, done in partnership with the UK-based Behavioural Insights Team, aims to reduce personal car ownership and promote a lifestyle independent of heavy car use.

Sick of driving? Uber is paying people $1,000 to ditch their cars

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

Not all products announced at CES make it to store shelves, but GE Lighting, a Savant company, has announced that its Cync Reveal under-cabinet light fixtures are now available for purchase. After unveiling the product at the Las Vegas tech show, GE Lighting is now selling its smart 12-, 18-,...

These under-cabinet lights transformed my kitchen's aesthetic with a clever feature

YouTube Premium has received five new features you'll want to know about. In a blog post published Thursday, YouTube described two features currently available just for Android users and three experimental ones -- two for Android and one for the YouTube website. First on the list is Jump Ahead, an...

YouTube Premium subscribers can now play with five new features - here's how to try them

Have you been thinking of getting a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra? This might be your best chance to!. Are you thinking of getting Samsunmg’s flagship phone? It’s an excellent phone, and it feels like an even better device if you can take advantage of a good deal on it. Today, we’re seeing an exciting offer, and it’s likely the best we’ve seen in a while. If you buy a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra from Amazon right now, you will also get a $250 Amazon gift card for free!

Get a free $250 gift card when you buy a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Android updates are one of the most inconsistent things about being an Android phone user. It’s gotten better over the years, and generally, if you’re a Google Pixel or Samsung flagship owner, you can usually count on getting the latest updates at reasonable speed. The story is a little different if you own a phone in the midrange or budget lineup with an older chipset, let alone one that’s running on an Exynos or MediaTek processor. In that case, you might count on getting one or two big updates if you’re lucky, and probably not anything beyond that except maybe security updates.

Android updates are about to get a lot easier

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Google wants searching from your phone or tablet to be as smooth and easy as it is on Chrome from your desktop or laptop.

Google Chrome just got huge upgrades on iOS and Android — what you need to know

The 4th of July marks the midpoint of summer celebrations -- in between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Aside from being a great time to gather with friends and family to barbecue and watch fireworks, it's also a great time to find some 4th of July deals on things like TVs, laptops, headphones, and more.

The best 4th of July sales of 2024: TVs, laptops, Apple products, and more

Slather on that SPF, slip into that bathing suit, and pack your beverage of choice in that insulated Yeti of yours. We're going to the beach!. While I'd argue that the beach is best when you leave your tech behind, or, as Lorde did, throw your cellular device in the water, there are a few gadgets you can pack along to elevate the relaxing experience. As you head to the beach for the Fourth of July to soak up some sun and relax, I encourage you to bring along a few of my favorite gadgets.

I never go to the beach without these 4 gadgets

Have you been looking for phone deals but don’t want to spend a ton of money on flagship devices from Apple and Samsung? Have you ever considered investing in an unlocked Motorola? For a limited time, the company is offering a $100 markdown on the Motorola Moto G 5G. It can be yours for just $150, and your days and nights of phone-shopping will finally be over!

Motorola is selling unlocked smartphones for just $150 today

People love their phones thin. We want them to be powerful, quick, and with a long battery life, but also as flat as humanly possible. Fortunately, smartphone manufacturers have been really good at balancing this seemingly contradictory demand, as proven by some of Samsung's prior devices. Now, recent leaks have revealed that the Korean tech giant plans to release the Samsung Galaxy S25 as one of its thinnest devices since the Note20 Ultra.

The latest Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leaks brings good news for people who love ultra-thin phones

IPhone users clamoring for a way to send rich text messages to their Android counterparts can now finally do so, at least with the right beta version and carrier. With the launch of the second developer beta for iOS 18 on Monday, the long-awaited RCS messaging option is now a reality.

iOS 18 beta now lets you send RCS messages to Android users

In a world of endless notifications and constant interruptions, there's something inherently pure about smartphones that, well, aren't so smart. That's the experience the Light Phone 3 promises when it arrives early next year: a device capable of delivering the core functionality of a phone without the consequences of always being connected. But with an early launch price of $400 — and a planned MSRP that could end up being twice as much — it's an expensive proposition, especially if you're just looking for a break from social media.

I made my Android phone a whole lot simpler, and you can too

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The best rugged Android phone I've tested also has thermal-vision superpowers

The Blackview BL9000 Pro is regularly priced at $800, but right now it's $640 on Amazon with a coupon. It's a rugged, feature-rich phone that's ready...

The best rugged Android phone I've tested also has thermal-vision superpowers

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