I have tested five smart rings over the past seven months and realized that the form factor lacks various features that could make my day-to-day life easier. I wrote recently about how adding these features to the Galaxy Ring could make it an instant buy for me, and it seems like Samsung listened.

Samsung Galaxy Ring hands-on: Why I'd ditch my Oura for this competing wearable

Your Android phone holds many mysteries. If you take the time to explore the menus and settings, you'll uncover them and improve your experience. Also, every Android phone manufacturer adds their own custom features and offers a different skin, which keeps the user interface interesting. We've compiled the top five secret features for you so you don't get lost in your settings menu.

Five Hidden Android Features You Need To Know About

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Samsung has sent out this month’s Android security updates but a patch for a serious zero-day flaw is nowhere to be found.

Samsung phones just got a major security update, but a fix for a dangerous Pixel zero-day is still missing

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You might need Lockdown mode if you are concerned about theft or have confidential files on your Android phone. The feature removes biometric security, which can be fooled with high-quality images or replicas, and uses knowledge-based authentication (KBA) instead. No one can bypass your phone's security unless they know your personal identification number (PIN), password, or pattern. Learn why you should activate the mode for extra security on your device and how it works.

What is Lockdown mode, and why do you need it on Android?

Even though most modern Android phones come with a broad assortment of built-in ringtones — a Google Pixel with Android 14 offers 127 to choose from — you may prefer something a bit more specific to represent your personal style. Thankfully, customization is the name of the game in Android, and that extends to adding you own custom ringtones.

How to make a song your ringtone on an Android phone

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With a sleek, modern design, these are bound to sell out fast.

Aldi Is Selling $10 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds So Similar to JBL and Apple Versions Up to 25x the Price

Rumors about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 series are slowly emerging, some more believable than others. The latest rumor falls into the “take it with a grain of salt” category. A new report from The Financial News out of South Korea states that Samsung might choose to add...

Samsung may do something unheard of with the Galaxy S25

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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

OnePlus has had a banner year so far, delivering some of the best Android phones and wearables you can buy in 2024. And although we're only halfway through the year, it doesn't appear like the brand is putting on the brakes anytime soon, as it's gearing up to launch a new set of products on July 16.

OnePlus is upping its update game, but not quite to Google or Samsung's level

Samsung is expected to hold the Samsung Developer Conference 2024 (SDC 2024) on October 3, 2024. According to a tip that surfaced last month, Samsung is expected to launch the Android 15-based One UI 7 update at the event. The launch of One UI 7 is going according to the...

Samsung One UI 7 tipped to bring radical design changes for Galaxy phones

If you have an old Android phone or two lying around your house collecting dust, this article is for you. Phones are versatile devices that can do just about anything, so there's no need to buy specialized gadgets when an old phone does the trick. 1 Repurpose It as a...

13 Things to Do With an Old Android Phone

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The global economic collapse is adversely affecting relationships. Some zodiac signs are struggling to pick partners who will stand by them when they are financially unstable. The zodiac greatly affects people’s character. However, it isn’t the only thing you should consider when choosing a lover. Select someone who is understanding and you are compatible. This might be time-consuming but it is worth it. Which reliable zodiac signs are ideal to start a long-term relationship with?

4 Zodiac Signs Who Always Stand Up For Their Partner

Charging speeds for Apple iPhones have not improved for a considerable period. However, this may change with the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. As per ITHome, both models could support 40-watt wired charging and 20W MagSafe charging. Interestingly, the news suggests only the iPhone 16 Pro...

The iPhone 16 Pro could get a charging upgrade we’ve waited years for

Google has discontinued Play Service updates for Android Lollipop, ending a decade-long support for this OS. Android 13, 12, and 11 are still the most used versions in 2023, accounting for 60% of total users. Modern Android smartphones now receive around seven years of promised security updates, with Google Pixel...

Google puts the final nail in Android Lollipop's coffin

Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

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Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 series earlier this year with fanfare. The phones, especially the Galaxy S24 Ultra, brought Galaxy AI and some incredible cameras you can get on a smartphone. However, there was still much scope for improvement. At the backend of June, it was reported that the One...

A big camera update is incoming for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra are the first to run on WearOS 5, beating Google's Pixel Watch lineup to the update. However, newly-surfaced information suggests that WearOS 5 will offer UWB support, which the Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra don't have the hardware to utilize. Google's Pixel...

Wear OS 5 is getting ready for UWB in new Android smartwatches

We might not have to wait until August to get a full-on look at the Google Pixel 9 lineup. A new set of videos posted to the TikTok account pixo_unpacking shows what appears to be the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro XL, as spotted earlier by GSMArena. The videos track...

The Google Pixel 9 just leaked again

The Google Play Store houses millions of apps and games. You may have multiple browsers, PDF editors, video players, image viewers, music players, and other apps installed on your Android phone that open and run the same type of files. If you are tired of using the stock music player or browser on Android, set and clear default apps and make your Android experience truly yours.

How to set and clear default apps on Android

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Weekend poll: What color mode do you keep your phone's display in?

I'm not sure if there's a more important component on your smartphone than its display. Sure, everything under the hood matters quite a bit — you...

Weekend poll: What color mode do you keep your phone's display in?

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