by dbadmin | Jul 21, 2024 | Features, Samsung, Samsung One UI
As someone tasked with reviewing the latest phones and swapping and changing devices and platforms regularly, it takes a lot for an individual software update to stick out in my mind. Sure, I remember when Google rolled out Material You as part of Android 12 back in...
by dbadmin | Jul 21, 2024 | Google, google messages, Messaging Apps, News, Samsung
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Samsung has reportedly announced that it will drop Samsung Messages as its default texting app in favor of Google Messages. The change affects the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6, and newer devices, but users can still download...
by dbadmin | Jul 20, 2024 | earbuds, Features, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Buds
I’ve never been the biggest earbud guy, so I shrugged when Samsung introduced its Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, which looked almost identical to Apple’s AirPods Pro. I know the AirPods Pro are a good set of earbuds, so if Samsung is copying Apple’s homework, then its latest...
by dbadmin | Jul 19, 2024 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Ring
Samsung offers a few pointers on how not to wear its new Galaxy Ring. Physical activities like exercise are at special risk of damaging the wearable. While Samsung avoids skin-irritating materials, users are still warned to be on the lookout for reactions. There’s a...
by dbadmin | Jul 19, 2024 | News, Samsung, Samsung One UI
One UI 6.1.1 introduces a Live Effect feature that takes a 2D photo of a person or a pet and turns it into a short parallax video. This video can then be used as your lock screen or cover screen wallpaper. Live Effect is available on the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z...
by dbadmin | Jul 19, 2024 | News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, Samsung One UI
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 once again misses out on Samsung DeX support, but it at least has a pretty decent desktop mode. This desktop mode is hidden by default and requires toggling a developer option, though. In contrast, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 could only mirror its screen...