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5 default settings you should change on your Samsung phone

As one of the most dominant smartphone manufacturers on the planet, Samsung Galaxy smartphones are the way most users will interact with Android. And although Galaxy phones are often the Android ...
Android

Goodbye Odin: Samsung Locks Down Galaxy Phone Firmware Flashing

Samsung has disabled Odin and removed Download Mode starting with One UI 8.5 on the Galaxy S26 and other flagship models. This move prevents users from flashing firmware or sideloading software, ...

How to turn on repair mode on your Android phone - and why it's critical to do so

Repair Mode lets technicians fix your Android phone without seeing your personal files or apps. Here's how to enable it.

I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to extend its battery life by hours

Consider these expert-vetted tips and tricks to make your device last up to hours longer - no matter the brand.
AARP

What Are Smart Plugs, and Do I Need Them?

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The Caledonian-Record

Privacy and attention promises from alternative phones at MWC

Alternative phones on offer at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) telecoms trade show in Barcelona this week aim to answer ...
PCMag Australia

Nope, the IRS Is Not Texting You: 7 Smart Ways to Avoid Tax Scams on Your Phone

Fraudsters love tax time almost as much as the IRS does. Protect your identity and your money by learning how to spot scam ...
CNET

My Galaxy A17 Review: Samsung's $200 Phone Does It All... Slowly

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. Samsung's $200 Galaxy A17 5G makes me thankful that Android ...
The Verge

Samsung’s offering up to $900 of trade-in credit toward its new phones

Additionally, registering for a preorder will unlock a $30 credit to use on accessories later this month. Additionally, registering for a preorder will unlock a $30 credit to use on accessories later ...
TechCrunch

Samsung teases new privacy feature to hide your Galaxy phone screen from onlookers

Samsung today previewed a privacy feature that will prevent others from peeking at your phone screen and viewing its content. While the company didn’t provide specifics about the technology, it said ...
techtimes

Best Samsung Phones in 2026: Top Galaxy S25, Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 and Budget A-Series Picks

Discover the best Samsung phones 2026, covering Galaxy S25 series flagships, Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7 foldables, and Samsung Galaxy A series budget picks for every user. Pixabay, LUNEMax Samsung's 2026 ...
Techlicious

Samsung’s $2,899 TriFold Is a Phone That Tries to Replace Your Laptop

Samsung’s new Galaxy Z TriFold isn’t trying to be a bigger phone. It’s trying to be something far more ambitious – a phone that replaces your tablet and your laptop. At $2,899, this is one of the most ...