Installing new software updates on smartphones is fairly laborious process due to how it could take up a chunk of your precious time and limiting your device usage. Google has improved that on Android with the seamless update feature, allowing you to use the handset while updates are being installed in the background. Now, after many years, Samsung is only implementing the feature starting on the Galaxy A55 (hands-on).
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The Ugreen Nexode Robot GaN 65W is a cute little USB charger with a tiny face that depicts the charge level of your device. Its compact size conceals three USB ports that can charge a trio of devices simultaneously at a maximum power of 65 watts. I’ve reviewed the Ugreen Nexode Robot GaN and would like to share my honest opinion with you.
The original Galaxy Tab S6 Lite was one of the best-selling Android tablets from Samsung, which is why they introduced a refreshed version of the tablet in 2022. It is rumored a 2024 model or third iteration will be revealed soon. Supporting that claim is a set of leaked pictures of the device, revealing a familiar design but in a new colorway.
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The upcoming iPad Pro is expected to switch to OLED screens for the first time in Apple’s iPad tablet lineup. Apart from a new punchy display, the new tablets may also be first on line to officially feature matte screen options.
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You’ve just bought your Xiaomi, Redmi, or Poco smartphone and you’re annoyed by the MIUI or HyperOS ads? nextpit has thought of you and shows you how to disable the ads in the interface, the famous MSA or MIUI System Ads that Xiaomi runs on both mid-range devices like the Redmi Note 13 4G and flagships like the Xiaomi 13.
Samsung’s Galaxy foldable smartphones have always been powered by the most capable mobile chipsets available, which means being equipped with a Snapdragon silicon as opposed to an Exynos chipset or lesser options. Samsung might break that tradition in the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6 as rumors abound of the foldable device possibly enlisting an Exynos 2400 SoC to power it.
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Nothing attracted some publicity that it could have done without. Following the Nothing Phone (2a)’s launch, the manufacturer proudly announced a ‘new’ feature. Its voice recorder lets you record phone calls “discreetly.” This is considered an illegal practice in the EU, land of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). However, over in the USA, the legality of call recording depends on the laws of the state. Unintentionally, Nothing revived an age-old battle between Google and call-recording apps. I invite you to dive with me into this “rabbit hole” that goes much further than you might think.
Google’s mid-range smartphones like the Pixel 7a (review) have been lauded for having a great specs-to-price ratio. They also feature a comparable software experience with the more expensive Pixel 8. At I/O 2024 on May 15, Google is expected to announce the Pixel 8a. A new rumor points to an upgraded display that will be on par with the existing flagship phone counterpart.
The iPhone 15’s (review) ceramic glass is well-known to be one of the toughest display protection out there. First introduced in the iPhone 12, but in the years the glass has existed, Apple did not improve upon it. There is speculation the iPhone 17 will feature a significantly sturdier glass protection with upgraded anti-reflective coating comparable to the Galaxy S24 Ultra (review).
With the Redmi 13C, Xiaomi offers one of its most affordable smartphones for the masses. At first glance, the entry-level smartphone looks like an expensive high-end smartphone. However, does the lavish camera element and the back design hide its drawbacks or is the low-cost Xiaomi actually good for everyday use? It is time for us to take a closer look at the Redmi 13C in the nextpit review!