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Although in our full comparison of the Google Pixel 8a and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (which I recommend checking out) we say that “an extra $130 gets you better camera system and faster charging”, the truth is that, right now, Samsung’s affordable flagship phone from 2023 can be found for virtually the same price as a brand new Pixel 8a that starts at $500.Having been released in October of last year, the Galaxy S23 FE was undoubtedly overpriced when it came out, and that’s not just because it started at $600, but because it shares a lot of hardware with…
One of the truths in life is that music gives you wings. For instance, a blood-pumping song with a strong bass can help you beat your bench press record. Or listening to the songs in your favorite playlist can help you concentrate on your work and increase your performance.So, given how important music is, you definitely want to enjoy your favorite tunes in the best possible way with a pair of top-notch earbuds. And while Galaxy users can currently snag a Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Buds 2 Pro for 40% off their price, Apple users can go for Apple’s top-of-the-line AirPods Pro…
For quite some time now, phone manufacturers have leaned on glass as the prime material for their flagship phones’ backs. But, in truth, glass has more shortcomings than advantages. Even one of the main reasons it is valued—because it looks pretty—is easily thrown out of the window in everyday use.I want to share with you in this article why I think glass is arguably one of the worst materials to use when designing a phone, and why the alternatives out there can be a much better option. I will also talk a bit about the future of phone design and…
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is not yet official, but it’s already in the rumor mill, as usual. Reputable leaker Ross Young has shared what the colors for Samsung’s next premium foldable phone are probably going to be. Here’s what the color palette may look like, according to leaks and rumors. This may help you prepare when the phone officially launches, so you can know what to expect and which shade to go for. Rumored Galaxy Z Fold 6 colors The Fold isn’t usually available in many colors, unlike the Galaxy Flip models. This seems to be true for this…
Apple is just days away from previewing its AI initiative at WWDC 2024. The Keynote will start on Monday, June 10th, starting at 10 am for those of you on the West Coast of the U.S. which is 1 pm on the East Coast. AI has become the two biggest letters in tech over the last year and Apple is looking to play catch up as other phone manufacturers like Google and Samsung have already promoted the AI features on their latest flagship phones.Get ready to hear all about “Apple Intelligence” on MondayAccording to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has already…
You’ve all heard (or made jokes) about how moms usually get more love than dads from most sons and daughters, which leads to better tech deals ahead of Mother’s Day every year than Father’s Day. But our latest week-ending collection of the top offers on many of the best gadgets out there seems to contradict this theory and render all such jokes moot.With only nine days to go until this year’s Father’s Day celebration, major US retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are viciously slashing the prices of quite a few of the world’s top smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and wireless…
Back in April, Google’s Find My Device network finally made its debut, but it entered the scene with only basic features and a slow rollout. However, there is excitement brewing as Google seems poised to jazz up the network with some nifty additions, including a new tab just for connected family devices.The latest update to Find My Device allows you to track family devicesRecently, the latest version of the Find My Device app has been dissected, revealing a new Family Devices tab. With it, you can easily track the whereabouts of devices linked to your Google account through Family Link…
It is supposedly preordained. The iPhone is supposed to be replaced by Apple’s Augmented Reality-based smart glasses called Apple Glass. Looking like a regular pair of spectacles, Apple Glass will give wearers access to many of the same apps and features offered by the iPhone but without having to carry the handset wherever they go. Don’t let Vision Pro throw you off because Apple Glass is not Vision Pro. The latter was never meant to be the successor to the iPhone but Apple Glass always was.But because Vision Pro was released this year, we hear more about the mixed reality…
In a historic move, a workers’ union at Samsung Electronics held its first strike on Friday, showing employees’ growing assertiveness as the company strives to catch up in AI chip technology. The National Samsung Electronics Union (NSEU), representing about 28,000 members – over a fifth of the workforce – organized the one-day strike to demand better pay.The walkout, although not expected to immediately impact semiconductor production or shipments, adds pressure on Samsung Electronics as it intensifies efforts in AI and narrows the gap in contract chip manufacturing with Taiwan’s TSMC, per a report by Reuters. “The purpose of today’s strike…
Last October, when Apple released watchOS 10.1, the update brought a new feature to the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2: double tap gestures. By quickly tapping your thumb with your index finger twice, the Apple Watch uses the S9 SIP (System In Package) to understand the gesture which automatically selects the primary action for most apps and notifications.There are two situations where the double tap gesture can do more than one thing, in media playback it can alternate between Play and Pause, or it can Skip a track. In the Smart Stack, the gesture can…
There was a lot of hue and cry about the iPhone 15 Pro overheating when it was first released and though Apple claims to have taken care of the issue, it still persists for some users, indicating it’s not a wholly software-related problem. Apple wants to ensure the problem doesn’t crop up again this year, and as a leaked iPhone 16 battery image shows, it has made some tweaks to prevent the phone from getting toasty.Posted by Majin Bu on X, newly leaked images show what is apparently iPhone 16’s battery. It’s the same shape as the iPhone 15’s cell…
What are gimmick features in phones?The term “gimmick” is often used in a wide variety of contexts. In the realm of smartphones, a gimmick typically refers to features that are relevant only in very specific scenarios, cater to a narrow group of users, or fail to provide genuine value—sometimes a combination of these aspects.Gimmicks are often criticized for being flashy or superficial, for instance, a smartphone might include a feature like a 3D display or gesture controls that seem innovative, but end up being impractical or underutilized.Understanding the term “gimmick” also involves recognizing its roots in the marketing and entertainment…
Тhe 2024 Apple Design Awards are in the books, and the graphics honchos from the interface department have announced their preference for the 14 best looking or most user-centric iPhone and iPad apps and games in 7 different categories.The Design Awards are announced now, so that Apple can honor their creators on Monday, at the upcoming WWDC24 expo “for excellence in design and outstanding technical achievement in apps and games.” The notable Apple app design award winners in several major categories – delight and fun, inclusivity, innovation, interaction, social impact, visuals and graphics, as well as the new spatial computing category – were…
Smartphone companies don’t like it when their products are leaked before the official launch and sometimes take steps against leakers to deter them from killing the mystery around their unreleased devices. Perhaps to avoid having to deal with anything of that sort, ace leaker Evan Blass has found a clever way to give us a glimpse of the Galaxy Fold 6, Flip 6, Watch Series 7, and Ring.Companies have their own funny way of doing things, which explains why Samsung casually leaked the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 a couple of days back and even showed us a…
The Magic Editor debuted with last October’s Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro and takes the Magic Eraser, which first launched on 2021’s Pixel 6 series, to another level. While the Magic Eraser allows users to erase unwanted people, animals, or things that are captured in a photo, the Magic Editor allows users to move people, items, and animals anywhere in a picture or have them erased completely. The Magic Editor can also change the background including the sky which can be changed with presets named Sky, Golden Hour, and Stylized.Originally available only on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8…
iPhone 15 Pro Max (on the left) next to Galaxy Z Fold 5 (on the right) | Image credit — PhoneArenaEvery year, the tech world braces itself for the unveiling of the newest flagship smartphones. But lately, a question has been nagging me: are these yearly upgrades really necessary? So, why am I asking this? Well, the recent leak about Samsung’s upcoming foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, shows phones almost identical to their predecessors. The iPhone 16 pro models also appear strikingly similar to the previous generations, except for tweaks like slimmer bezels. This is the…