Android has had problems in the past with malicious applications getting onto the Google Play Store. When that happens, users could unknowingly install those apps and create big problems. Malware, ransomware, trojans… you name it and it's possible. No vetting process is perfect, but those rogue apps often only...

How to manually scan for malicious apps on Android

Here’s some exciting news for users of the Google Search app on iPhone and iPad. According to 9to5Google, you can now personalize the home screen icon of the Google Search app to reflect your mood better. The traditional Google app icon features red, yellow, blue, and green on a...

The Google app on your iPhone just got a hidden new feature

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Midrange phones are more competitive than ever, and their performance and battery life make us wonder why we spend $1,000+ on flagship devices. Phones under $500 used to include drab displays, awful build quality, and hardly any software support. But recently, even budget devices have featured OLED displays and years of software support. With so many high-quality options close in price, even a small discount can make a big difference.

Samsung drops one of its latest phones to just $300 for Prime Day

Apple was the first commercial smartphone brand to introduce satellite communication on its iPhones. Recent iPhones have satellite communication for emergency communication. Huawei and Honor have also debuted satellite communication in their recent flagships. Huawei's flagship smartwatch is also capable of sending SOS through satellite. However, it seems like Samsung...

Multiple Samsung apps show early signs of preparing for satellite communication

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

T-Mobile has come a long way, and over the years, has expanded its business by providing home internet service. A new report states that T-Mobile is in talks to purchase privately owned fiber provider Metronet. If the deal comes to fruition, the brand will partner with investment firm KKR &...

T-Mobile wants to buy another fiber ISP — this time, it's the largest privately owned firm in the US

Microsoft is currently in the process of putting its new Outlook app front and center for all email needs within Windows 11. That includes replacing not only the older Outlook app, but also other apps that might handle email within Windows. Windows Mail and Calendar, once the default email and calendar apps for Windows, are now being phased out.

Microsoft Is Starting to Kill Windows Mail & Calendar

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GOOGLE has unveiled an update that allows users to communicate with an AI assistant while their phones are locked. The company released its latest large language model, Google Gemini, in December. Gemini powers Google's chatbot, formerly named Bard, and is slowly being integrated into other services. The tool is available...

Google hands out AI freebie to millions of Android owners – it’s so useful but you’ll need to lock your phone to try it

Google Chrome's Safe Browsing tool protects against online threats by warning of potentially harmful downloads. New, more prominent warnings may soon appear in Chrome to alert users of dangerous downloads. Users may be able to activate the new warning UI by enabling the Download Warning Improvements flag in Chrome settings.

Google Chrome is getting serious about risky desktop downloads with full-screen warnings

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Tamping down on preinstalled garbage on an Android is a tradition as old as the OS itself. Unlike Apple, which tightly controls both the hardware and software of its smartphones, Android phones aren't necessarily made by Google. Third-party hardware manufacturers can bog their phones down with apps whose developers paid to have them preinstalled alongside core Google apps. This unnecessary, unwanted software is colloquially called bloatware, and in this guide, we'll explain the process of removing or at least disabling it so you can make room for essential apps Android owners should have installed.

How To Pause Unwanted Apps & Bloatware On Your Android Device (And When You Should)

WhatsApp has formally announced its new "Favorites" filter, rolling out now to users on the stable channel. You can manage favorites by going to Settings → Favorites → Add to Favorites, or through an option available directly in the chat and call sections. WhatsApp is rolling out the...

WhatsApp now lets you favorite chats and calls for quick access to your closest friends

Finally, Android devices are catching up to Apple with Qi2 wireless charging and integrated magnets for better functionality. With the HMD Skyline, users can enjoy 15W wireless charging, magnetic alignment, and potential future upgrades for improved efficiency. The midrange-priced HMD Skyline is set to hit the market soon, offering repairability...

Qi2 finally comes to Android with the repairable HMD Skyline

Many flagship Android phones ship with an option to limit the battery charge to 80% to increase its longevity. Google is also testing a similar feature for Pixel phones, with the option spotted in Android 15 Beta 4. The "Limit to 80%" charge option might not be a part of...

Android 15 could extend your Pixel's battery lifespan by limiting its charge to 80%

We've known for a while that is . While the company says it has been integrating that into various aspects of the voice assistant, it's also working on a more advanced version of Alexa that it plans to charge users to access. Amazon has reportedly dubbed the higher tier "Remarkable Alexa" (let's hope it doesn't stick with that name for the public rollout).

Amazon reportedly thinks people will pay up to $10 per month for next-gen Alexa

Chat Assist in One UI 6.1.1 can now generate suggested replies for you. These suggested replies can be used to quickly respond to messages from the Galaxy Z Flip 6 cover screen or from a paired Galaxy Watch running One UI Watch 6. Messages are processed on-device for privacy, according...

Samsung One UI 6.1.1 brings AI suggested replies to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and One UI Watch 6

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 was the redesign Samsung's flip phone needed when it came out in 2023. Motorola had been leaps and bounds ahead with its cover screens since it first revived the Razr in 2019, so Samsung finally introduced a bigger cover display, which was long overdue. The Flip 5 has just been replaced by the Flip 6, but that doesn't mean you should overlook the Flip 5. We gave it a 9/10 in our review for a reason, and it's been among our favorite foldables overall.

Skip the Flip 6 — buy a Z Flip 5 for just $640 right now instead

Redmagic likes to refresh its line every mid-year with an S model, a way to keep things up to date without straying too far from the earlier design. This year, I'm reviewing the Redmagic 9S Pro. While its design hasn't changed much, the Snapdragon chipset is overclocked, and the internal cooling has been upgraded for a claimed 20% improvement, which is assuredly welcome for those who push their gaming to the limits.

Redmagic consistently makes the best gaming phones, and the 9S Pro is the latest proof

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series consists of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra. They’re some of the best Android phones you can buy today, featuring the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, colorful and large displays, and competitive camera setups. What sets apart the standard S24 and the S24+ is the size and a few minor differences in the battery and display department, whereas the Galaxy S24 Ultra is in a class of its own.

Save up to $325 on Samsung's Galaxy S24 series this Prime Day

Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are excellent. I've been using them almost every day since they launched, and even though it has been nearly two years, they still impress. They're comfortable, charge quickly, and still look as new today as I got them in August 2022. Of course, they've been replaced by the new Buds 3 Pro, but that doesn't mean you should overlook them.

These earbuds look nothing like AirPods: Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are just $108 for Prime Day

The Pixel 8 is easily Google's best. It isn't perfect, but the Pixel 8 has been a solid improvement over previous generations. The Pixel 9 may be just around the corner, but that doesn't mean you should ignore the Pixel 8, especially when it gets a solid discount — there's a reason we gave it 9/10 and an Editor's Choice award in our review.

This Amazon Prime Day, get the Google Pixel 8 for only $50 more than an 8a

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Google's Pixel Watch app preps Find My Device network support, but existing owners might be left out

A new Find My Watch setting spotted in development may allow Pixel Watch users to remotely locate, lock, and erase their device, even offline. Hardware requirements...

Google's Pixel Watch app preps Find My Device network support, but existing owners might be left out

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