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A SAMSUNG security update that fixes nearly 60 cyber flaws has been rolled out to even more Android devices. It is now available on 20 Galaxy phones, and several tablets. The July 2024 security patch, dubbed One UI 6.1.1, several backdoor routes that hackers can use to steal people’s data. It fixes 58 vulnerabilities, including […]

Samsung reveals latest Android phone to receive free upgrade this month – see full list of eligible handsets

Your Android phone's web browser picks up a lot of files, images and data from the websites that you visit, and a lot of that does not need to be on your phone. Whether you're using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Samsung Internet, this data stored in your cookies and cache can be helpful in some cases. It's what lets you quickly load websites you frequently access and keeps you logged into accounts you have. That's nice, but there's plenty of information in the cookies and cache of your browser that isn't necessary and could even be a privacy risk.

Your Android Phone's Web Browser Has Junk Files You Can Delete Now

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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

Will quick charging ever be a major focus for Google? Consumers sure hope so. It’s fair to say the strength of the Google Pixel series does not lie in its charging speed. This is also true with the latest iteration. While the Pixel 9 line has plenty going for it, from its iPhone-like aesthetics to its broader size variety, the baseline phones are still limited to 27W through the wall. The top-billed Pixel 9 Pro XL can muster 37W on paper. While that’s nothing to sniff at, it still falls short of other great Android phones and even Samsung’s 45W flagships.

Poll result: Pixel charging speeds aren't winning many of you over

The service may allow users to set PINs as an added safety measure. WhatsApp is still actively working on implementing support for usernames as an alternative to sharing phone numbers. The messaging app may let users optionally set PINs to prevent anyone with their usernames from contacting them. Users will...

WhatsApp usernames could come with an innovative twist

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The screen borders of the iPhone 16 Pro Max are shown to be impressively thin in a leaked engineering image.

iPhone 16 Pro Max leak just revealed advantage over Galaxy S24 Ultra and Pixel 9 Pro XL

Leaked specs detail all the hardware highlights to expect from the OPPO Find X8 and Find X8 Pro. OPPO’s Find X8 Pro could not just have four 50MP cameras, but include one offering 10x optical periscope zoom. The OPPO Find X7 Ultra topped out at just 6x, and we...

Here's the phone that could bring back 10x optical zoom

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 are finally getting the August security patch. Samsung is finally bringing its first security patch update to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6. For now, the update seems to only be rolling out in Korea, though it’s likely to...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 finally get in on the August security update

The new Sound Matters collection includes six ringtone and alarm sounds, along with four notification sounds. Pixel 9’s new Sound Matters collection of ringtones, alarms, and notification sounds is rolling out to older Pixel models. The collection will be available on the Pixel 4 and newer devices with version...

Google rolls out Pixel 9's new ringtone collection to older models

This security camera is so cute! It's also at a discount right now. Get yours while it's hot. Are you looking for a security camera for your home? You won’t find anything funner than this one; it looks like a little robot! It’s also tiny and pretty capable. As if that wasn’t interesting enough, it is also available for a nice $30 discount right now, bringing the Eufy Security Indoor Cam S350 cost down to just $100.

The Eufy Security Indoor Cam S350 is the coolest, and it's $30 off

It’s time for yet another iteration of the classic debate — whether or not more megapixels are actually better on a smartphone camera. Usually, we’re worried about how brands can fit 200MP into a primary camera or why they stuck with a lowly 2MP macro camera for another year, but not this time. This time, it’s all about snapping selfies on the Google Pixel 9 series.

Google Pixel 9 selfie camera shootout: Do you need the extra megapixels?

Google is introducing a Google Essentials app for Windows laptops, making it easier to access Google services on your PC. The app will first be available on HP Windows laptops, allowing users to seamlessly switch between their phone and laptop. Google Essentials includes shortcuts for Google Photos, Messages, Docs, Drive,...

Windows laptops are getting a new pre-installed Google app

HMD is the company that made the post-Microsoft Nokia Android devices. Now it's going by its own name – and offering greater repairability. The HMD Skyline is a new Android phone from HMD. Formerly "Hon Hai Mobile Devices" and now "Human Mobile Devices," HMD is the Finnish outfit that, for several years, sold Nokia-branded devices after Microsoft bought – then killed – Nokia's phone unit.

HMD Skyline: The repairable Android that lets you go dumb in a smart way

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

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We might not see a Nintendo Switch 2 in stores anytime soon, but Microsoft is ready to sell you new Xbox Series X and Series S consoles this year. The company made three Xbox versions available for preorder on Wednesday, while also announcing release dates for various markets.
The new Xbox variants include additional color options and, more importantly, more storage. But it’s unclear what other improvements the new consoles have to offer.
Security flaws in Microsoft Mac apps could let hackers spy on you
Microsoft quietly made three new consoles available for preorder, priced from $349.99 to $599.99. They join the existing...

New Xbox Series X and S consoles are up for preorder ahead of October launch

For now this appears to be a beta feature, but here's to hoping it reaches the stable version of the software soon!. The Galaxy Watch 7, Ultra, and older devices running beta software have reported issues with overly aggressive daily notification alerts. Sometimes these alerts can be at odd hours,...

Galaxy Watch may soon let you turn off daily activity alerts

The Chipolo One Point and Card point are available for preorder starting at $28. It's highly accurate, robust, and integrates well into the Google ecosystem. But it's only splashproof and the card version has a non-user-replaceable battery. AirTags are one of those things that have set the Apple ecosystem apart...

These are the AirTags that Android users have been waiting for

If you're a UK football fan, you'll want to check out these new walls from Google. The newest update to the Wallpaper & Style service on Pixels shows two sets of new Pixel wallpapers. The wallpapers center on two UK football clubs: Liverpool FC and Arsenal FC. We have the...

Here are Google's new wallpapers for Pixel devices (and UK football fans)

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It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

Google’s Gemini AI is a RAM hog, which leaves less RAM for apps on the Pixel 9 Pro, claims a new report. It appears that on-device Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) is a significant and omnipresent burden on device memory. Gemini reserves about 3GB of RAM on the Pixel...

Gemini AI hogs RAM, leaving Google Pixel 9 Pro with 13GB for apps

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Android 15 beta 4.2 is now available for half of the Pixel 9 series

Already have a non-foldable Pixel 9 in-hand? You can try out Android 15 if you're feeling bold. Android 15 beta 4.2 is now available for the...

Android 15 beta 4.2 is now available for half of the Pixel 9 series

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