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A little over a month from now, Google is expected to unveil the Pixel 8a at I/O 2024, and as we’re getting closer the mid-range smartphone continues to leak widely. The latest is a pair of images of the device, giving us a clearer view of the actual design and other most notable iterations on the exterior.
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Samsung made a modest investment in 2024, purchasing a plane ticket to Turkey and giving its most affordable mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy A35, a facelift. The device now looks almost indistinguishable from its higher-end siblings. However, the hardware has seen little to no improvement. But does this new look justify a purchase? We’ve put the phone to the test!
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Is your phone complaining that the memory is full? This is annoying, but can usually be solved with a few simple steps. In the following instructions, I grabbed a smartphone that was full and tried to free up as much storage space as possible, leaving my favorite apps and photos on it, of course.
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It’s just almost 6 months since Samsung launched the Galaxy S23 FE (review), but now we’re getting the first insights about its premium smartphone successor. The latest consensus indicates that the Galaxy S24 FE could break cover as early as July and may be launched alongside Samsung’s next-gen foldable devices.
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Like clockwork, spring has passed and Samsung has already unveiled its latest Galaxy A and S series models. That’s the very reason why we’re pitting the Galaxy S24 against the brand-new Galaxy A55, comparing these two Samsung smartphones. Once again, we ask: Is it worth ponying up cash for a far more expensive flagship device, or is Samsung’s mid-range smartphone enough as a daily driver?
Also read: Best premium smartphones under $600
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This month the first wide-scale 5G network completes five years, yet some big companies are still launching $350 4G-only phones in 2024. It is time to kill 4G phones—with a few exceptions, of course—and it is not because 5G has been anything special at all.
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Samsung smartphones and tablets have long featured DeX mode that transforms these devices into a mini PC just by connecting it to a monitor or TV and accessories. On Android, there is a comparable tool called desktop mode, but it has very limited functions and only available for developers. Google could be well bringing an upgraded version of this and could launch widely to Pixels and non-Galaxy devices via Android 15 OS.
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With the next Unpacked event a few months away, leaks about Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 continue to pick up steam. While it’s speculated an Ultra foldable model is in tow, details that emerged today shed more light on the standard model. By the looks of it, it seems the device will be more manageable in terms of size than the Galaxy Z Fold 5 (review).
Don’t miss this: The best foldable smartphones you can buy in 2024
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Security improvements on iOS have made it harder for thieves to make a stolen iPhone useful. But over time these bad actors continue to find even more ingenious ways to bypass new measures. In iOS 17.3, Apple added the Stolen Device Protection feature that significantly enhances security on iPhones, especially those with compromised passcodes. Here’s how you can activate and use the feature on your iPhone.
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Apple introduced extensive battery information with the iPhone 15 (review) and iPhone 15 Pro (review), providing more than just basic battery data information such as cycle count and initial battery use in addition to battery health. In the latest iPadOS 17.5 Beta 1 update that was first released to developers yesterday, clues were discovered, pointing to Apple introducing a similar tool to the iPad.