Google’s Pixel devices are widely discounted at major retailers today. However, the most enticing offer is on the Pixel 9 Pro XL, now priced at $849 (down from $1,099). This makes the premium flagship even cheaper than the smaller Pixel 9 Pro, translating to a $250 discount or 23 percent off.
Nothing has become one of the first companies to roll out Android 15 to its devices via the stable version of Nothing OS 3.0. The major update is now available for two of its smartphones, with more models scheduled to receive it in early 2025.
Check here if your Android smartphone is getting the Android 15 update.
The iOS 18.2 update introduced new Apple Intelligence features, but one surprise addition caught users’ attention: the return of the lock screen volume control, which had been removed two years ago. Here’s how to enable and use this handy feature on your iPhone.
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Managing notifications on Android has always been simple and effective. However, the notification system has seen little evolution over the years. Recent insights suggest that Google might revamp notifications in a future Android release—possibly Android 16—by integrating a Gmail-inspired sorting feature.
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T-Mobile has announced it is looking for testers of its satellite-to-cellular service in the US, which is powered by SpaceX’s new Starlink satellites. Once launched in early 2025, select postpaid users can try satellite messaging on their devices for free before additional features like voice and data connectivity rollout. However, it remains unclear which smartphones are compatible with the service.
Samsung has released the second beta of its new Galaxy OS for the Galaxy S24 series, just two weeks after the first. Based on Android 15, this update brings significant bug fixes, performance optimizations, and several key improvements—especially for gaming enthusiasts.
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Thanks to modern algorithms and ever-larger image sensors, taking good photos at night with your smartphone is not rocket science. Whether using night mode, long exposure in manual mode, or astrophotography mode: we show you our best tips and settings to capture great photos in the dark.
Do you want to get HyperOS updates faster and have tomorrow’s version before on your Xiaomi, Redmi, or Poco smartphone? We will show you how you can install preview versions of the Xiaomi operating system before anyone else. Keep reading to if you are a true Mi Fan.
Google’s Pixel 9 launched just a few months ago, but early leaks about the Pixel 10 are already surfacing. While previous reports suggested Google might introduce a fully in-house chipset for next year’s Pixel, new information points to a potential switch to MediaTek’s modem, replacing Samsung’s Exynos connectivity chip.
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With the growing popularity of smart tags and Bluetooth trackers, concerns about stalking and unauthorized tracking have increased. In response, Google introduced unwanted tracking alerts with cross-platform support with Apple. The company has now announced an update, adding two new features to enhance Android’s anti-stalking capabilities.
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