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With Samsung releasing its latest entries in its Fold and Flip series, I thought it best to take a look at the King of foldables and weigh up if it's still as good as it was on debut. This is Android Police's OnePlus Open long-term video review.

Why the OnePlus Open is the best phone in its class [Video]

Emoji Kitchen lets you combine two emojis to generate a new mashup sticker. You can send them to your family and friends through chats from your phone, laptop, desktop PC, or budget Chromebook. It's easy to get so engrossed in creating ridiculously funny emojis that you might forget to send them. This guide explains what Emoji Kitchen is and how to use it to spice up your conversations.

What is Emoji Kitchen?

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The beta launch of Samsung's One UI 7, based on Android 15, could be just days away – and new leaks have given us some idea about the sort of design changes that might be coming to the interface of your Galaxy phone.This sneak peek comes courtesy of Smartprix, and follows on from previous leaks around a change to the interface that might take a few pointers from iOS 18. It seems that some pretty significant interface changes are in the pipeline.We're going to get a whole new set of icons, apparently, with gradients and shadows to create more of...

Your Samsung Galaxy phone is about to look very different – thanks to One UI 7

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Henrico, Va. — The reality TV world and fans are mourning the sudden loss of Autumn (Oxley) Crittendon, a former cast member of MTV’s “16 and Pregnant.” Crittendon, who captivated audiences with her journey on the show’s fifth season, passed away on Saturday at the age of 27.

Tragic Loss: '16 and Pregnant' Star Autumn Crittendon Passes Away at 27

Ready to upgrade your phone? Don't trade in or recycle your old tech just yet. Turn it into your own home security camera in minutes by installing a free app that can help you keep an eye on your home. Upgrading to the latest iPhone 15 or budget-friendly Google Pixel...

How to Turn Any Old iPhone or Android Phone Into a Home Security Camera

Vivo is planning to announce some new phones on August 7, and they do have a rather weird camera island. We’re talking about the Vivo V40 series here, the Vivo V40 and Vivo X40 Pro Android phones. The company not only confirmed the names of both products, but we...

New Vivo phones are coming on August 7 with weird camera islands

Earlier this year, Nothing announced the Nothing Phone (2a). This is basically a more affordable variant of the Nothing Phone (2). The company later confirmed that a Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is in the works and due for an announcement on the 31st of July, and sure enough they have delivered.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has been officially announced

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?

If London-based tech company Nothing has proved anything in 2024, it's that it can make affordable gadgets good -- really good. Going into a competitive second half of the year, Nothing today is adding another budget Android phone to its name, the Phone 2a Plus. Also: This $350 Android phone...

One of the best budget Android phones I've tested just got a flashy successor

Today's smartphones are boring, and while companies like Nothing are trying to make regular slab phones exciting and unique, they're ultimately relatively homogeneous. Foldables are the antithesis of this; I've loved foldable phones ever since the original Galaxy Fold, as they're almost real-world transformers. They get bigger — or smaller, depending on the form factor — and in the future, they may even roll out like a tapestry.

The new Motorola Razr+ makes phones fun again

Qualcomm's new processor is basically a slightly downgraded Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 processor for budget phones. The chipmaker says this chip enables sub-$100 phones with gigabit 5G connectivity. The new processor lacks satellite connectivity, despite support for the Release 17 cellular standard.

Qualcomm's latest chip brings 5G to sub-$100 phones

We've seen some impressive smartwatches over the years, but Samsung has always managed to beat out the competition, delivering wearables that are not only sleek, but also pack tons of features, and come in at reasonable prices. While Samsung's latest Galaxy Watch 7 starts at just $300, there are much cheaper options from the brand — if you're willing to look at some of its older models.

Grab Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4 for dirt cheap as it falls to just $149

Leaks have revealed a fair bit about Samsung's upcoming Android 15-based One UI skin. Reports indicate many of the design changes will take inspiration from iOS 18, with the Korean company revamping the system apps to focus on one-hand use. The beta program could start in the last week of July. But you won't have to wait that long to get your first look at some of One UI 7's significant changes, with a new report detailing many of its changes and planned features.

Leaked One UI 7 screenshots reveal major design changes

Google Drive is a free cloud-based service that offers all users 15GB of storage tied to your Google account. This means that you can access your Drive from essentially anywhere, provided that you have internet access. The platform makes it easy to organize files under different folders and categories, with...

Google Drive just got smarter with automatic video transcriptions

If you're anything like me, you probably spend your evenings browsing through endless streaming options, looking for something to watch before calling it a night. Yet, for as much time as it takes to actually find something worth watching, you probably don't think much about the remote in your hand anymore. This deep into the streaming era, you've probably stuck with your streaming device of choice for years now — no matter how many issues can arise as these gadgets start to age.

Poll: What's your preferred streaming OS experience these days?

Apple Intelligence isn’t likely to be ready in time for the public and iPadOS 18 in September, but you might not have to wait too long for it after that. According to ’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to introduce Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, which the company expects to be out by October. The betas for these — with some of the AI features — will reportedly be ready for developers to start playing with as soon as this week.

Apple Intelligence reportedly may not arrive until October with iOS 18.1

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Google continues to build immersive AR experiences into Google Maps, today showcasing a new feature made with help from video game studio Ubisoft. Users will soon be able to explore landmarks like the Eiffel Tower in historically accurate recreations through augmented reality, with plans to expand to more historical Parisian sites soon.

New historic landmarks feature coming to Google Maps looks like time travel in AR

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If you're curious whether Gemini is compatible with your device, how private it is, or what features it offers, we've got you covered.

Google Gemini: Everything you need to know about Google's new AI

The Nothing Phone 2a Plus offers new color options, faster charging, and enhanced camera capabilities for $399. The Phone 2a Plus features a MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G chip with a 50MP selfie camera, all backed by three years of software updates. While the Phone 2a Plus improves on some...

Nothing Phone 2a Plus debuts with a brand-new chip and shiny colorways

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24 hours with a 10 year old smartphone: My time with the Nexus 5 in 2024 [Video]

I spent 24 hours trying to live with a phone...

24 hours with a 10 year old smartphone: My time with the Nexus 5 in 2024 [Video]

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