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Warmer weather is just around the corner in the US, and Samsung is celebrating with a promotion that runs from now until March 10. The Discover Samsung Spring Sale is loaded with solid deals on smartphones, laptops, and monitors, with some discounts slashing prices by over $1,000. If you need help sifting through the catalog and finding worthwhile discounts, here's a look at all our favorites.You can secure the deals directly from Samsung or at major retail partners such as Amazon and Best Buy. You'll…

Google just announced that some Pixel phones are getting next-gen call screening. This improves on the pre-existing Call Screen feature by implementing a new Hello button. Once tapped, the system will deploy Google Assistant to speak on your behalf.The digital assistant will ask the caller why they’re trying to reach you, and you’ll be able to hear the response in real-time. If it sounds important, you can interrupt and begin the call. If not, you can kick them to the curb and go back to watching TV.Google Assistant…

If you’re having problems with your Android phone or tablet, such as continual slow-downs or glitches, then it could be that the system has picked up a few knocks and needs to be reset to get it back to top working order.  Or, maybe you’re thinking of selling the device or gifting it to a friend or family member, but want to wipe all the data so it’s like it was when you first took it out of the box. In either case, there are a few options available to you.  Here’s how to reset an Android phone or tablet. …

Both Amazon and Best Buy have kicked off new sales on Samsung's Galaxy S24 lineup, taking up to $150 off the unlocked versions of the recently released smartphones. The 6.8-inch Galaxy S24 Ultra and the 6.7-inch Galaxy S24 Plus are each $150 off at $1,150 and $850, respectively, while the 6.2-inch Galaxy S24 is $100 off at $700. We've seen a handful of trade-in and gift card offers for the phones since they were released in late January, but these are their largest cash discounts to date. As a reminder, the S24 Ultra and…

For quite some time now, many people have been reporting on Reddit that Rich Communications Services (RCS) has stopped working in Google Messages on their Android smartphones that either have an unlocked bootloader or are rooted. Now, Google has confirmed to Android Authority that it is indeed the case as it has blocked RCS in Google Messages on Android devices that have an unlocked bootloader or are rooted. According to the company, it has taken this step to fight spam and fraud. “As we fight spammers and fraudsters, we…

Apple introduced satellite connectivity with the iPhone 14 back in 2022. The feature allows users to contact emergency services when they do not have access to a cellular or Wi-Fi network. The advanced feature might soon make its way to Google Pixel phones. A recent update to the “Adaptive Connectivity Services” app suggests that the "Satellite SOS” feature has started appearing on Google Pixel phones. The Satellite SOS was spotted in Settings under the Safety & emergency option.Multiple Google Pixel phone users have…

Joe Maring / Digital Trends The industry returned to Mobile World Congress this year like it was 2019, reinvigorating a trade show that had lost its mojo since those halcyon days. And to celebrate, they brought with them as many mad, crazy, and unexpectedly innovative devices as they could cram in their suitcases. The result is one of the most entertaining MWC events of the recent years, and evidence that mobile companies aren’t listening at all when they’re told mobile tech is boring in 2024. Concepts galore Joe…

While this rumour is interesting, it is tough to believe too. Here’s why:Complete Samsung Galaxy S25 series with Exynos 2500?The rumour comes from tipster Connor who says in 2025, Samsung will use Exynos exclusively on the Galaxy S series, while the Galaxy Z series could ship with Snapdragon chips and Samsung could choose between Mediatek and Exynos for the Galaxy A-series phones. We think this is interesting because it allows Samsung to properly distinguish the value proposition between the Galaxy Z and Galaxy S series.…

Top phones to buy under ₹40,000 in India: OnePlus 12R: OnePlus 12R features a 6.78-inch AMOLED ProXDR display with support for LTPO4.0, meaning the smartphone can go from 1-120Hz depending on the app running on the screen. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with the Adreno 740 GPU for taking advantage of the graphics-intensive tasks. The OnePlus 12R comes with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage. The premium mid-range…

Photo: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto (Getty Images)Putting your phone in airplane mode when boarding a flight feels like common sense. You wouldn’t be crazy for thinking your phone signal could interfere with an airplane’s navigation systems, potentially causing a disaster. However, the necessity of airplane mode is largely a myth, and there’s another reason airlines are asking you to turn your phone off. - Maxwell Zeff Read More Photo: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto (Getty Images)Putting your phone in airplane mode when boarding a…