I bought the cheaper Pixel Buds, and I regret nothing

by dbadmin | Dec 5, 2025 | earbuds, Features, Google, Google Pixel Buds

A few months ago, I faced something that had never happened to me before: A trusty pair of Bluetooth earbuds died on me. No, it’s not that they ran out of juice or that I lost my charging cable; they just flat-out stopped working. And, as someone with several weekends...

You can finally force most apps to dark mode on your Pixel; here’s how

by dbadmin | Dec 4, 2025 | Android 16, Android apps, Features, Google, Google Pixel, Software Update

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority With Android QPR2, which started rolling out a few days ago in early December, Google is bringing a slew of cool new features to Android — specifically its Pixel phones. One of these is a feature I’m sure many of you have...

You’re probably not using these 7 Google Pixel camera settings, and that’s a mistake

by dbadmin | Dec 4, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Pixel, Pixel Camera

I’ve been a Google Pixel guy ever since the original Pixel was released in 2016. I love Pixels so much because of Google’s software design, excellent Pixel-exclusive features, and — of course — the cameras. The main draw to the Pixel camera experience is its...

Don’t wait for the Galaxy Z TriFold, buy this other Samsung foldable right now instead

by dbadmin | Dec 3, 2025 | Features, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

It’s exciting to want the cutting-edge latest and greatest — believe me, I know. I’m in a fortunate position where I get to try a lot of new form factors pretty quickly after they’re announced. And, when Samsung finally announced its Galaxy Z TriFold, you can bet it...

The Galaxy Z TriFold looks amazing, but I still have one big concern

by dbadmin | Dec 3, 2025 | Features, Foldable Phones, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is finally official, and I’m very excited about this form factor. Conventional book-style foldables have always felt a little too small for my taste, so the prospect of a 10-inch display that fits into my pocket has me sitting up and...

I had ‘smartphone pinky,’ but these 7 tricks helped me stop the pain

by dbadmin | Dec 3, 2025 | Features, smartphones

I’m no stranger to aches and pains from using my tech devices for long periods. But when my colleague Andy wrote about his experience with “smartphone pinky,” that’s when I realized how many people are familiar with the pain of balancing your smartphone on your little...