Category: Phones
Verizon issues rare refund to Boston users who are locked out of key TV channels to show that ‘we have their back’
Verizon users in Boston are locked out of several big channels It’s the result of a contract dispute that’s still unresolved Now, Verizon has issued a $10. 99 refund to affected customers Normally, you’d like to think that your TV service is more or less reliable – after all, if you’re paying for channels, you…
This simple Apple Maps setting solved a key problem for me — I can’t believe no one’s talking about it
Picture the scene: you’ve just driven into town for a spot of essential shopping and a bite to eat. You park on a side street and walk to the shops, then spend a few hours wrapped up in the day’s tasks. As the sun starts to set, you head back to your car… or at…
Apple’s next-generation AirTags promise better range and a louder voice — maybe this is how I never lose anything again
Apple AirTag gets a huge update The chips are new, as are the sounds Price remains unchanged: $29 / £29 / AU$49 AirTag, one of the most popular tracking tags, is getting a major update that somehow manages to not change the size, shape, or even price. The next-generation AirTags have better finding range, louder…
You could wait for the Galaxy S26 – or perhaps, you could get four free Galaxy S25s with this deal at Verizon while it lasts
January tends to be a pretty quiet time for phone deals on Android devices, mostly because it’s the month when we all sit around waiting for the next generation of Samsung Galaxy devices. Right now, however, there is a real highlight over at Verizon on the soon-to-be-older Galaxy S25. The deal in question is a…
The Galaxy S26 Series looks like getting one of the best features on Pixel phones – here’s why Scam Detection could be a big win for Samsung
Google AI Scam Detection is currently a Pixel exclusive Hidden code suggests it’s heading to the Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung’s next flagships are expected to launch next month It looks as though one of the features that Google has so far kept as an exclusive for its own Pixel phones could be making its way…
MWC 2026: Dates, News, Announcements, and Everything Else to Know
Pass Features Price Exhibition Show floor, Beat Barcelona. €989 Leader’s Conference Show floor, Beat Barcelona, keynotes, restaurant booking, lounge access, €2,419 VIP Show floor, Beat Barcelona, keynotes, restaurant booking, priority seating, lounge access, airport transfer, VIP parking, hotel booking. €5,499 MWC 2025 Recap The 2025 event offered a glimpse at several new phones and buzzy…
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The Best Face Recognition Apps for Android: What to Expect in 2026
Android Lollipop introduced the Trusted Face feature, which allows you to unlock your tablet or smartphone using facial recognition. That said, it’s not as reliable as Apple Face ID, and people can still access your Android device if they know your password. That’s why third-party developers have made their own face recognition apps for Android…
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From privacy screens to variable apertures and beyond, how likely are these Samsung Galaxy S26 series rumors?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 series is likely to be the first major flagship phone launch of the year, with these phones expected to land in late February. As usual with Samsung flagships, there’s a lot of hype – and that means there have also been a lot of leaks and rumors, but some of the…
No, the Trump T1 phone still hasn’t shipped, but it might finally arrive in March
Trump Mobile’s T1 phone is still delayed It may ship by March But testing and certification results could delay it again The Trump Mobile T1 phone, that oddball Android 15 device that inexplicably still has a 3. 5mm headphone jack, may finally arrive in customers’ hands in March. This, according to a Trump Mobile customer…
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Where to Find Samsung’s Privacy Dashboard
This article explains how to access the Samsung Privacy Dashboard, which was added to One UI 4 and Android 12. How Do I Access the Privacy Dashboard? Samsung’s Privacy Dashboard is nearly identical to the Privacy Dashboard in Android 12. It changes how some of the privacy-related settings are categorized and how they’re handled and…
