After years of using a Google Pixel, I recently switched to a Samsung phone. This step wasn't easy, though—I had to part with my trusty Pixel and its clean, user-friendly interface. So, what prompted me to switch? Below are the reasons. MAKEUSEOF VIDEO OF THE DAY. 1 Tons of...

Why I Switched to a Samsung Phone After Using a Google Pixel for Years

Tuesday was the day we knew, thanks to teasers and leaks, that we were getting new Google hardware -- phones and probably wearables, including headphones. But 20 minutes into the company's Made by Google event, there was no sign of the new Pixels anywhere. Instead, we'd seen three of the...

Google's Pixel 9 Launch Event Was a Great Ad for Rival Android Phones

Google teased the new Pixel 9 Pro ahead of its Made by Google launch event, showing off a redesigned camera bar. As it turns out, there’s more to the changes than meets the eye, and the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL promise Pixel’s best camera system yet.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Features Improved Cameras and a Bold New Look

Starting next month, Google will require apps on the Play Store to provide a “stable, engaging, responsive user experience.” If they don’t, the company plans to eventually remove those apps from the store. This policy is part of Google’s latest spam policy update and is designed to...

Google is getting ready to remove lots of Android apps from the Play Store

Last year's Pixel Fold was a valiant first attempt at a foldable phone by Google, but it wasn't perfect. Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and the OnePlus Open, the Pixel Fold was shorter and wider, which made it a more comfortable phone-to-tablet experience. That said, it was also...

I went hands-on with Google's $1,799 Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and I'm ready to switch from Samsung

Android is a remarkably powerful, innovative mobile operating system that frequently leapfrogs Apple’s iOS in new technology support. That state-of-the-art functionality makes for a complex, sprawling operating system. At the surface level, the interface is simple enough for casual users who just want to text, make calls, and use Android apps, but hidden a layer or two deep in the interface are power-user-friendly settings and tools. You just need to know where to look.

24 Android Tips and Tricks for Getting the Most From Your Phone

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is here and it's the second foldable from Google. This follow-up to the original Pixel Fold was announced at the Made by Google event on Tuesday. It comes on the heels of Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event last month. The 9 Pro Fold seems like an...

Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs. Galaxy Z Fold 6: Google's and Samsung's Foldables Compared

At Google's annual Made By Google event in Mountain View, California, the tech giant unveiled the latest Pixel hardware, like the Pixel 9 Series, the new Pixel 9 Fold, the Pixel Watch 3, and, most importantly (for me), the Pixel Buds Pro 2. Also: Everything announced at Made by Google...

Should you buy Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 or Apple's AirPods Pro 2? We break it down

The Made by Google event on Tuesday showcased the company's latest products, including four new smartphones in the Pixel 9 series: the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. These smartphones range in price from $799 to $1,799, but if you preorder...

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Samsung recently rolled out One UI 6.1.1, the latest version of its in-house user interface, for the new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 foldable phones. As it turns out, there's a new feature that was recently discovered, but not officially mentioned, by Samsung, and it should make it easier for owners of those phones to stream apps to Windows PCs.

Samsung's latest One UI update should make streaming phone apps to Windows PCs easier

Three applications are the best when it comes to digital navigation: Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps. These titans cater to the majority of drivers seeking turn-by-turn guidance, although lesser-known contenders like Sygic and TomTom offer alternative experiences. While Android users often find Google Maps pre-installed, iPhone users have Apple...

Google Maps Enhances CarPlay Experience with New Features, Outpacing Apple Maps and Waze in 2024

The Oukitel WP35 is available now from Amazon for $319. It offers an impressive battery life, a case that protects the phone from the elements, and performance that belies its sub-$300 price tag. The phone is heavy and requires some tweaking to get a traditional Android experience. I've reviewed a...

One of the most durable Android phones I've tested is also one of the cheapest

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Google’s inclusion of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold foldable in the Pixel 9 series must have been a massive surprise if you weren’t paying attention to all the Pixel 9 rumors that preceded Google’s big press event on Tuesday. The name isn’t the only big change coming to Google’s second-gen Pixel Fold model.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a much better design than the first-gen version. It’s also significantly thinner than the Pixel Fold and even thinner than the recently launched Galaxy Z Fold 6, one of its main rivals.
The improvements don’t stop there, as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold...

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is incredibly thin, with specs and Gemini AI to impress

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Google has revealed its newest lineup of phones, the Pixel 9 series, which includes four new devices: the Pixel 9, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL. The Pixel 9 Pro is Google's flagship phone this year and boasts some of the best specs ever seen on a Google device. The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL are virtually the same--the XL is just a little larger.

Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Pixel 8 Pro: Which one should you buy?

The Blackview Tab 18 Android tablet is currently available for $260. This great 12-inch Android tablet has it all -- big display, powerful processor, lots of RAM, and plenty of power to handle everything the average user needs. I wish the screen could be a little brighter for use in...

This affordable Android tablet has a big screen and lasted me days

At this year's Made by Google event, Google announced its latest hardware, including the Pixel 9 lineup. The smartphones are naturally loaded with new AI features, and -- as with Google's past launches -- some of the most standout features are related to photo editing. A great camera is only...

The best 3 Google AI photo editing features coming to Pixel phones

In a strategic maneuver to stay in the race with OpenAI and other AI innovators, Google has decided to integrate Gemini more deeply into its ecosystem, promising users an enhanced, more intuitive, and more efficient voice assistant experience. If you're accustomed to using Google Assistant, prepare for Gemini AI to be your new voice companion. (But you can still use Google Assistant.)

Gemini to replace Google Assistant as Android's default - but you still have options

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, its second-gen foldable, brings major upgrades and looks like a major Samsung rival

Move over Samsung, Google's new Fold looks like a massive upgrade – literally

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Google unveils Pixel Buds Pro 2: Here are the 3 features I'm most excited about

At this year's Made by Google event, the company announced the newest generation of Pixel devices, including smartwatches, smartphones, and earbuds. The Google Pixel Buds Pro...

Google unveils Pixel Buds Pro 2: Here are the 3 features I'm most excited about

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