Samsung’s DeX is a powerful feature found in high-end Galaxy phones, offering a desktop-like user interface when the device is connected to an external display or monitor. Google introduced a basic and limited “Mirror mode” with the Pixel 8. However, discoveries within Android 16 suggest that Google could be preparing a more capable desktop mode for Pixel and other Android devices.
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If you’re planning to upgrade your slow and aging tablet to a newer budget Android tablet, now might be the best time to make a move. Samsung offers a wide range of tablets, including the mid-tier Galaxy Tab A9 series, which is heavily discounted on Amazon and Best Buy. Amazon currently has the 128 GB version for $199, down from $269, saving you $70 or 26%.
If you’re in the market for a new MacBook Air, now might be the best time to buy. The latest M4 MacBook Air is on sale at Amazon, with the 13-inch model dropping to a new record low of $836, a significant 16% off its original price.
Apple’s AirPlay is a convenient feature in iPhones and other Apple products, enabling seamless connection with other media devices for easy mirroring or casting. However, the underlying protocol could also serve as an entry point for hackers to infiltrate and gain access to your device. Several vulnerabilities in AirPlay have been discovered, potentially putting millions of Apple and third-party devices at risk.
Following recent urgent iOS updates rolled out to iPhones, Apple has sent out notices to affected users, warning of potential spyware attacks this week in over 100 countries so far. The company advises users to take the alert seriously and follow recommended measures to keep their devices and data safe. The attacks are speculated to be linked to the use of the NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware by attackers targeting high-profile individuals.
Google’s Pixel smartphones are known for their high-quality displays. Recent Pixel models utilize PWM, or Pulse Width Modulation, to control display brightness. While PWM offers several advantages, a significant drawback is that it can cause headaches and nausea for users sensitive to flicker. Google has hinted at addressing this issue this year, possibly in their next-generation Pixel devices.
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Samsung’s A5 series has been around for almost a decade and has established itself as a reliable mid-range device. This year’s model, the Galaxy A56, follows in the footsteps of its predecessor, the Galaxy A55, with improvements made in both hardware and software fronts. However, there is also a drawback compared to its predecessor. I will talk more about this later. I have been spending time with the new smartphone for some weeks now and in this smartphone review, I will share what the fascination of this model is and whether it is worth buying.
LG announced its exit from the smartphone market four years ago but promised to keep updating its phones for a few years. Now, the South Korean brand has set a deadline for the update of its servers for its mobile phones. If you have an LG Wing, Velvet, or other mobile, it is time to install the final updates before they vanish from the internet.
Apart from their more powerful AI features, Samsung’s flagship Galaxy smartphones offer customization of the side button to assign a digital assistant other than Bixby. For instance, users can set Gemini to quickly access the chatbot with just a long press. Samsung has now announced that this feature will expand to select mid-range Galaxy devices.
If you missed out on a budget Galaxy tablet during the last Easter sale, there are still some great deals available. For example, Samsung’s refreshed Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is currently on sale for $199 on Amazon, offering a significant 25% discount off its original price of $265. While not the absolute lowest price ever, it’s a considerable saving you shouldn’t overlook.