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Common Trucker Lingo On The CB Radio (And What It Means)
Citizen band radio, more commonly known as CB radio, was first developed in 1945, but took a while to reach the truck-driving masses. By 1958, the FCC had established the first regulations and 23 available channels, later expanded to 40, for CB radio operators. **** In a world before cell phones, CB radios offered a…
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The Samsung Galaxy S26 series could have Perplexity AI baked in
Samsung is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with Perplexity The deal could be announced this year and see Perplexity replace Gemini as the Galaxy S26’s default AI assistant What this would mean for Gemini on Samsung phones is unclear Right now, Google Gemini is the standard AI assistant on Android phones, and Samsung in…
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The One UI 8 beta could extend to older devices soon – these Galaxy phones could be next in line for Android 16
There’s evidence that the One UI 8 beta is expanding Support could go back to the Galaxy S22 phones A full software launch is expected in July Samsung’s One UI 7 (based on Android 15) has only been widely available for a couple of months, but the beta test program for One UI 8 (based…
What’s your favorite Android phone of all time? Let us know
It feels like Android phones have been around forever – since the launch of Google’s mobile operating system in 2008, dozens of phone makers have adopted the software to bring their phones to life. Through 17 years and 15 numbered versions, Android has become a mainstay of the phone world and modern life itself. It’s…
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I’m an iOS loyalist – here’s why Android has never tempted me to switch
There’s no doubt about it: Android offers a fantastic ecosystem with some of the best phones and best tablets money can buy. When you opt for products powered by Google’s operating system, you’ll find devices that cover just about every need imaginable, from budget-friendly phones to feature-rich powerhouses. It’s also a highly customizable system that…
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Google is preparing a big customization upgrade for your Pixel phone with Android 16 – and it could land very soon
Pixel phones could soon support themes, according to new code It lets customizations be applied more quickly The feature may arrive with Android 16 After showcasing the big update at Google I/O 2025 earlier this month, Google is all set to launch Android 16 in the coming days, at least as far as Pixel phones…
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Fold 7 will launch with Android 16
Samsung has confirmed it will ship its next foldable phones with Android 16 That will likely make them among the first handsets to run Android 16 out of the box Samsung’s customizations are focused on AI, security, and convenience Usually, Samsung’s new foldable phones launch with the previous year’s version of Android, as in the…
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Samsung launches the One UI 8 beta for Galaxy S25 phones – here’s how you can get it
The One UI 8 beta is live now in certain countries Galaxy S25 phones are the first devices eligible for it The software could launch in full in July We were already expecting the beta program for One UI 8 (based on Android 16) to start over the next few days, and Samsung has now…
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New features of Apple’s iOS 19 have been exposed: iPhone eSIM can be directly transferred to Android
OnePlus’ new Plus Key gives users a hardware link to AI, replacing the fan-favorite Alert Slider
OnePlus has revealed the Plus Key, a new button positioned as a way to access the new OnePlus AI suite The Plus Key replaces the Alert Slider found on OnePlus phones since the OnePlus 2 The Plus Key will come to all OnePlus phones launching this year OnePlus has announced OnePlus AI, and while the…
The next three iPhones could all have big design changes – and one of them might match the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s camera
The iPhone 18 could have under-display Face ID With the iPhone 19, Apple might move the selfie camera under the display too The company is also apparently testing a 200MP camera Apple doesn’t usually change up the design of its phones every year, but the next three years could be different, as a leaker has…
Fresh Google Pixel 10 leaks may have revealed some of the colors and wallpapers for the upcoming flagship phone
More Google Pixel 10 leaks emerge Colors and wallpapers have appeared online The phones should launch in August We’ve already seen the Google Pixel 10 being filmed for an advert on the streets of Canada, but the leaks aren’t stopping: we now have unofficial information about some of the color options and wallpapers the flagship…