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Google could soon show advertising apps directly in Play Store search

Google could soon show advertising apps directly in Play Store search

It is no secret that major tech companies, including Google, rely heavily on advertising to generate a large portion of their revenue. In-app advertising is a norm and is the way for apps to earn their dues. While this was a norm for third-party apps, now Google has also joined the in-app advertising bandwagon. According […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
BREAKING: Galaxy Tab S8 series gets stable Android 13 and One UI 5.0 update

BREAKING: Galaxy Tab S8 series gets stable Android 13 and One UI 5.0 update

After releasing the stable Android 13 update to the Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21, and Galaxy S22 series over the past few weeks, Samsung has released the stable Android 13 update to the Galaxy Tab S8 series. Right now, only the 5G models of the Galaxy Tab […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
WhatsApp rolls out Companion Mode for select beta users

WhatsApp rolls out Companion Mode for select beta users

WhatsApp has been working on a bunch of new features that are slated to arrive in the coming weeks for all users. For instance, the company is working on a Community feature, 32-person video calling, sending messages to yourself, etc. However, before these features make it to the stable version of WhatsApp, they are first […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Android Auto’s revamped UI design is finally available, but there’s a catch

Android Auto’s revamped UI design is finally available, but there’s a catch

Earlier this year, Google showcased a fantastic new UI design for Android Auto. It features a multi-column and adaptive UI that brings massive improvements to usability. The update was promised to be released in the summer of 2022. However, that clearly didn't happen, but the company has finally started rolling out, but there's a catch. […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Exynos 1330, Exynos 1380 processors appear ahead of Galaxy A54 launch

Exynos 1330, Exynos 1380 processors appear ahead of Galaxy A54 launch

Samsung usually launches its new-generation Galaxy A series phones in early Q1 every year. In early 2023, the company is expected to announce the Galaxy A54 and the Galaxy A74, among other devices. At least one of these smartphones is expected to come equipped with a new Exynos mid-range processor, and that chipset has now appeared […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy S23 Ultra camera sample leaves S22 Ultra and Pixel 7 Pro in the dust

Galaxy S23 Ultra camera sample leaves S22 Ultra and Pixel 7 Pro in the dust

We've been hearing a lot about the Galaxy S23 Ultra and how its new camera system will blow all other phones out of the water. And now, an alleged sample photo captured with the unreleased Galaxy S23 Ultra appears to back up those claims. The three photos of a pumpkin you see below were supposedly […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Taking screenshots on a Galaxy Watch 4 or Watch 5: How do you do it?

Taking screenshots on a Galaxy Watch 4 or Watch 5: How do you do it?

If you've ever used a smartphone, you have probably taken a screenshot on it, either to save a snapshot for yourself or for sending it to your friends and family. But here's something some folks surprisingly aren't aware of: you can also capture screenshots on a Galaxy smartwatch. And for those who've moved from one […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 2 years ago
The unified Samsung Wallet platform is now available in South Africa

The unified Samsung Wallet platform is now available in South Africa

Samsung Wallet is now available for Galaxy device users in South Africa. Existing Samsung Pay and Samsung Pass users in South Africa will now be greeted with a notification to migrate to Samsung Wallet when they open one of the two aforementioned apps. They'll gain access to more features, including digital keys, membership and transportation […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Secure your Samsung Notes documents with a fingerprint or password

Secure your Samsung Notes documents with a fingerprint or password

Samsung Notes is arguably one of the best first-party apps, regardless of whether or not your Galaxy phone or tablet supports the S Pen. Samsung Notes lets you view, edit and create documents, and it is one of the best word processors for mobile. Another strength of Samsung Notes is that it is secure, partly […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
I can’t stop geeking out over how snappy One UI 5.0 feels

I can’t stop geeking out over how snappy One UI 5.0 feels

I've been using the Android 13 One UI 5.0 update on my Galaxy S22+ for the past two and a half weeks. So far, I love it! Even though it didn't bring as many visual changes as previous One UI versions, One UI 5.0 is becoming one of my favorite updates in recent memory. It […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy S21 FE is Samsung’s latest phone to get November 2022 security update

Galaxy S21 FE is Samsung’s latest phone to get November 2022 security update

Samsung is on a roll today. On the one hand, the company is releasing the stable Android 13 update to various high-end smartphones, and on the other, the company is expanding the reach of its new security update. The South Korean firm has now released the November 2022 security update to the Galaxy S21 FE. […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
BREAKING: Galaxy Z Flip 4 stable Android 13 update released in the US to beta testers

BREAKING: Galaxy Z Flip 4 stable Android 13 update released in the US to beta testers

A few minutes ago, we reported that Samsung has released the stable Android 13 (One UI 5.0) update to the Galaxy Z Fold 4 in the US. However, the update is currently limited to those users who enrolled their devices in the One UI 5.0 beta program. Now, the South Korean firm has released the stable […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
BREAKING: Galaxy Z Fold 4 stable Android 13 update released to beta testers in the US

BREAKING: Galaxy Z Fold 4 stable Android 13 update released to beta testers in the US

After releasing the stable Android 13 update to the Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy S20, and Galaxy S21 ahead of its schedule, Samsung has released the stable Android 13 update to the Galaxy Z Fold 4 in the US. This update is currently available for One UI 5.0 beta testers […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+ getting November 2022 security update in the US

Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+ getting November 2022 security update in the US

Earlier this week, Samsung released the November 2022 security update to a bunch of its high-end smartphones, including the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Now, the company has released the new security update to the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10+ in the US. The latest software update for […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Z Fold 2 are getting November 2022 security update

Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Z Fold 2 are getting November 2022 security update

After releasing the November 2022 security update to the Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Samsung has released the update to its first two generations of Galaxy Z Fold series devices. The update is rolling out in some European markets and is expected […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
You can now directly pay Spotify for music subscription via Android devices

You can now directly pay Spotify for music subscription via Android devices

After antitrust allegations against Google in the EU, it announced a first-of-a-kind billing system with Spotify that would allow users to choose an alternative payment method for the music subscription. This billing system was called ‘User Choice Billing' or, in short, UCB. This was not specifically meant for Spotify but for all other Android apps and their […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy S10 Lite gets November 2022 security update ahead of Galaxy S10

Galaxy S10 Lite gets November 2022 security update ahead of Galaxy S10

Earlier this week, Samsung released the November 2022 security update. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 was the first phone to get the new security patch in the stable form. Over the past few weeks, the new security update has reached over half a dozen models. Now, the update has been expanded to the Galaxy S10 Lite […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
ChromeOS Beta Tester Hub lets you test new features on Samsung Chromebooks

ChromeOS Beta Tester Hub lets you test new features on Samsung Chromebooks

Google has launched a new way for ChromeOS users to test new features of the operating system. As per the official community post, Google has introduced the ChromeOS Beta Tester Hub, where not only will you get to experience new ChromeOS features on your Samsung Chromebook, but you can also engage with the developers directly. […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Intel aims to overtake Samsung to become world’s second-biggest chip maker

Intel aims to overtake Samsung to become world’s second-biggest chip maker

TSMC is currently the world's biggest contract semiconductor chip manufacturer, while Samsung is the distant second. Intel, which recently spun off its chip-making arm as a separate business, has some lofty goals in its mind. The company reportedly wants to overtake Samsung Foundry (Samsung's chip manufacturing business) to become the world's second-biggest chip manufacturing firm […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy Watch 4’s new update solves bricking issue for some, makes it worse for others

Galaxy Watch 4’s new update solves bricking issue for some, makes it worse for others

A few days ago, we highlighted an issue reported by multiple Galaxy Watch 4 users where a firmware update carrying version number R8xxXXU1GVI3 messed up the smartwatch. Apparently, once the update was installed, if you turn off the Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic or if their battery ran out, it couldn't be turned on […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago