by dbadmin | Dec 18, 2024 | Features, smartwatches
The recent trend of smartwatch makers pushing premium materials, like titanium, as a marketing slant to entice buyers doesn’t work for me. I’m a practical human. I’d much sooner froth at the idea of pioneering smartwatch internals and new capabilities rather than...
by dbadmin | Dec 17, 2024 | Features, Samsung, Samsung One UI
The One UI 7 beta has finally started, and overall, it’s been a pleasant surprise. Even I, a staunch Samsung fan who has used its products for years, didn’t like what I saw in the leaks. It looked like nothing more than a rip-off of iOS, and I was prepared to hate...
by dbadmin | Dec 17, 2024 | Android, Features
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Notifications are the bane of my existence on any phone, tablet, computer, or screen I use. I rely on them daily to talk to my family, manage my work inbox and tasks, get alerted if anything is wrong at home, keep an eye on...
by dbadmin | Dec 17, 2024 | Features, Huawei, Tablets
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Living in the US, I honestly haven’t given HUAWEI much attention since the US trade ban back in 2019. I also heavily rely on Google services, so with no access to the Google Play Store or all the usual Google apps, it wasn’t...
by dbadmin | Dec 16, 2024 | Features, Google Maps
I dread crowded places, and it’s one of the reasons I’m not too fond of the holiday season. This is especially true when finding a peaceful place to enjoy coffee or do some work. I can’t count the times I expected to arrive at a cozy, quiet cafe only to be met by...
by dbadmin | Dec 16, 2024 | Android, Features
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Spotify has a lot to answer for. The Spotify Wrapped feature has quickly become such an iconic part of December that every brand seems to be launching its version. Some are quite interesting, like Google’s Year in Search,...