When Samsung announced last year that the release of One UI 7, its Android 15-based update, would be delayed, I was initially optimistic. Surely, I thought, there must be a compelling reason for postponing such a significant update—perhaps to introduce groundbreaking features or major performance improvements. This seemed especially plausible since Samsung had also confirmed that the Galaxy S25 would launch with Android 15, setting expectations for a refined and polished user experience.
Google’s Pixel Watch is known for receiving new features that are often introduced alongside Pixel smartphones. However, some popular Pixel tools have yet to make their way to Google’s smartwatches, one of them being the smart adaptive charging feature designed to help preserve battery life over time. Now, a new discovery suggests that this feature could soon be added to the Pixel Watch.
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WhatsApp is slowly evolving from a standalone messenger to a platform integrated with new tools like AI. Following the launch of the event planning feature for groups last year, the Meta-owned messenger has now expanded this capability to private chats in the beta version, allowing users to manage gatherings individually.
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Google has always emphasized its search service on Android, from pre-installing it on home screens by default to making it unremovable on Pixel devices. However, it does offer users some flexibility, such as the ability to customize the search widget. Now, a new update takes this customization to the next level by allowing users to add shortcuts directly to the widget. Here’s how you can personalize it.
Which smartphone should you buy in 2025? To help you choose between models like the Galaxy S24 Ultra, iPhone 16 Pro, or Google Pixel 9 Pro. Here we have taken a closer look at the best camera smartphone, the most powerful smartphone, the best foldable smartphone, or the smartphone with the best price-performance ratio. In this buying guide, we recommend the best smartphones in 2025.
Last year, many smartphone manufacturers were able to breathe a sigh of relief. In addition to Apple and Samsung, many Chinese manufacturers also rejoiced with their sales. However, the top 10 list is dominated by the two companies. After the difficult years of 2022 and 2023 for the entire smartphone market, the tide turned in 2024. According to market researcher Canalys’s report, growth amounted to 7% compared to the previous year. A total of 1.22 billion smartphones shipped in 2024.
Fantasy is one of the most popular genres. This applies to books, audiobooks, TV series, and movies alike. Among the latter, one film managed to outshine all other fantasy movies and has remained unrivaled ever since.
Apple has long offered customers the option to purchase AppleCare+ as a multi-year plan, either upfront when buying a device or within 60 days of purchase. This plan provides extended protection, including coverage for accidental damage. However, according to a new report, Apple may soon transition to monthly and annual subscription options, offering more flexibility but potentially removing a key feature.
Microsoft is taking smartphone integration in Windows 11 to the next level. After rolling out Phone Link for Android—enabling seamless device management from the Start menu—the company is now extending support to iPhones. This means iPhone users can finally connect their devices to Windows PCs for streamlined notifications, messaging, and file transfers. Here’s how to set it up and make the most of Phone Link’s latest features.
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As satellite messaging gains momentum in the mobile space, Vodafone is skipping ahead, bringing satellite video calls to regular smartphones. The carrier has just announced a historic “world’s first” video call from a dead zone, using cutting-edge satellite technology.