Tag Archives: Phones

This excellent Samsung Good Lock feature should come to all Android phones

This excellent Samsung Good Lock feature should come to all Android phones

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Say what you will about Samsung One UI, but it makes a strong argument for being one of the most feature-rich Android skins on the market. That’s in large part due to the company’s Good Lock suite of apps, which allows you to deeply customize various aspects of your phone. The latest Good Lock app …

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Samsung starts selling ‘Re-Newed’ Galaxy Z foldable phones

Samsung starts selling ‘Re-Newed’ Galaxy Z foldable phones

Samsung has started selling certified refurbished Galaxy Z series foldable phones for the first time. Under the company’s ‘Certified Re-Newed’ program, you can buy the Galaxy Z Flip 5 or the Galaxy Z Fold 5 if you are in the USA. These phones come with one year warranty as well. Beginning today, you can buy officially refurbished Galaxy Z Flip …

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Samsung Makes New Free Offer To Millions Of Galaxy Phones

Samsung Makes New Free Offer To Millions Of Galaxy Phones

Samsung is rolling out another subscription giveaway to Galaxy phone owners. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg © 2025 Bloomberg Finance LP Google gifted Pixel 9 users with a free year-long subscription to its newly enhanced AI One Pro last month. With the launch of the Fold 7, Samsung made a similar free offer that flew under the radar. This story was updated …

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“Gen Z Dumps Smartphones for Flip Phones”: Retrotech Rebellion Targets Attention Economy, Privacy Fears, and Endless Notification Fatigue

“Gen Z Dumps Smartphones for Flip Phones”: Retrotech Rebellion Targets Attention Economy, Privacy Fears, and Endless Notification Fatigue

IN A NUTSHELL 📱 Gen Z is trading smartphones for dumbphones to regain focus and privacy. 🌀 The rise of retrotech reflects a backlash against the overwhelming attention economy. 🔍 Analog devices and digital minimalism offer an escape from notification fatigue and constant connectivity. 🔗 Despite the trend, modern conveniences make a complete switch to simpler devices challenging. In recent …

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As an Android expert, here are 7 phones I don’t recommend buying

As an Android expert, here are 7 phones I don’t recommend buying

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Here at Android Authority, we spend a lot of time talking about the best Android phones you can buy at any given time. Want a phone with great cameras? Long battery life? Something at a low price? We know exactly the right phone for you. But there’s another side to that coin: the Android phones you …

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Android 16 beta schedule leaks for Samsung’s recent phones

Android 16 beta schedule leaks for Samsung’s recent phones

Samsung is getting itself ready to launch the One UI 8 beta based on Android 16 for several Galaxy devices. A new leak details when the Galaxy S24 and S23 series will be allowed access. A recent leak via @tarunvats33 on Twitter/X indicates that Samsung is planning on rolling out One UI 8 beta access to two Galaxy S series. …

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iPhone 17 Pro, Max and Air: Release dates, colors and everything else you need to know about Apple's new phones – Engadget

iPhone 17 Pro, Max and Air: Release dates, colors and everything else you need to know about Apple's new phones – Engadget

iPhone 17 Pro, Max and Air: Release dates, colors and everything else you need to know about Apple’s new phones  Engadget Apple iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro Release Date: New Schedule Appears  Forbes The iPhone 17 Pro ‘Feature’ I Want Most? More Colors Beyond Monochrome and Metal  CNET A possible iPhone 17 spotting in the wild is yet another reminder that cameras are …

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