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One UI 7 on Samsung Galaxy will let you turn low-power auto dim off
Samsung’s Galaxy devices follow a strict set of events when the battery drops too low. That process includes dimming the screen to around 5%, which makes the phone a little hard to use. In the latest version of One UI 7, Galaxy phones can now disable that auto dim feature altogether.
Expand Expanding CloseOne UI 7 lets you use Galaxy AI writing tools without Samsung’s awful keyboard
Galaxy AI is one of Samsung’s biggest draws on its flagship phones, and writing assist is a huge part of that. While most of Samsung’s Galaxy AI features are locked into its own apps, that’s no longer the case for Writing Assist, which is now available outside of Samsung Keyboard
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube’s experimental 4x playback speed now available for Premium subscribers
YouTube already has a 2x speed multiplier for videos that seem to go on a little too long. The company is furthering that with an experimental 4x speed multiplier, available only to YouTube Premium subscribers for the time being.
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Max, the streaming service that emerged from HBO Max, is changing how the app looks on just about every platform, including Google TV. The new app ditches the high-seated menu for a familiar side panel option among streaming services.
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GeForce Now has officially hit five years in service. To celebrate the anniversary, GeForce Now is adding a ton of games to the library, including Space Engineers 2 and Sid Meier’s Civilization VII.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S25 pre-orders are starting to ship a week early
The Galaxy S25 went on sale for pre-order last week, and the phone is already shipping and is slated to get delivered an entire week early — as long as Samsung doesn’t block it.
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Since Google introduced Call Screen to the Pixel lineup, avoiding spam and scam calls has gotten a lot easier. This quick guide will explain how to turn the feature on and set it to automatically screen calls coming in.
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Here’s what hardware you need to run YouTube TV
YouTube TV wants to be your cable replacement, but the entry commitment is much easier than what cable companies require. That includes the hardware needed for YouTube TV.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung is giving away official Galaxy S25 cases, but not everywhere
Samsung is offering a “starter kit” that includes a free case with the purchase of a Galaxy S25 device, but only in the UK. To get one, users need to wait until after the return period and submit a review to Samsung.
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The Galaxy S25 Ultra is down as low as $399 with trade-in, free Buds 3 Pro included
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is Samsung’s best phone, hands down. During the pre-order event, it is possible to get the AI-filled Galaxy flagship for only $399, as long as you trade in an eligible phone. That tempting deal includes a free pair of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro earbuds.
Expand Expanding CloseHere are some reasons Galaxy S25 is a good upgrade, and some reasons it’s not
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is technically Samsung’s best phone ever made, and it brings loads of AI features to the consumer. However, it doesn’t look incredibly different from other generations in specs and appearance. Given that, here are a couple of reasons you might want to pick one up, as well as a couple of reasons you might want to hold off on upgrading to the Galaxy S25.
Expand Expanding CloseWhere to pre-order the Galaxy S25 and get an extra $50 off
The Galaxy S25 series is officially available to pre-order through Samsung’s website and other retailers. But where can you get the best deal on one of the best Android phones available? This guide will take you through a few notable deals.
Expand Expanding ClosePerplexity Assistant rivals Gemini for Android as your next action model AI
Another AI assistant is rolling out for Android, but this one brings the promise of real-world value. The Perplexity Assistant is an AI model that can actually hail rides from Uber and perform tasks through apps on your phone.
Expand Expanding CloseNothing shares ominous sketches of what the Phone (3) could look like
We know the Nothing Phone (3) is in the works, and new sketches posted by the company showcase what it might look like, though it’s a head-scratcher.
Expand Expanding CloseDbrand is breaking out full body skins for the Galaxy S25
Thanks to the Galaxy S25’s boxy design, Dbrand is no longer limited to rear panel skins and can now offer full body skins for the new Samsung phones.
Expand Expanding CloseThis is what Samsung’s confusing ‘Galaxy Club’ add-on actually is
Samsung is now rolling out a promotional program called the “Galaxy Club” that allows users to buy the Galaxy S25 with the addition of small payments for the promise of any upgrade after 12 months with the device. The new plan promises a Galaxy S25 Ultra for as low as $8/month.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S25 users get 6 months of Gemini Advanced for free
When users buy any of the Galaxy S25 phones announced at Samsung’s Unpacked event, Google’s paid Gemini Advanced model will be available for free for six months.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung teases upcoming Android XR headset and glasses [Gallery]
After Google teased work on an Android XR headset at the end of last year, we’re finally getting a little closer as Samsung took the time at Galaxy Unpacked to tease a possibly upcoming AI headset alongside the Galaxy S25 series.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy S25 series falls behind Pixel with 12GB of RAM on all models
Users generally don’t feel spoiled for choice when it comes to smartphone variants, and that’s even more the case with the Galaxy S25 series. The Galaxy S25 series only comes in one RAM option — 12GB.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s ‘Galaxy Log’ on Galaxy S25 improves video editing, HDR is now on by default
Samsung has been doing a lot of fine-tuning with photos and videos on the Galaxy S lineup. With the Galaxy S25, Samsung is introducing Galaxy Log, which makes use of a tried and true format for recording video.
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Galaxy S25 series once again supports 7 years of Android OS and security updates
The Galaxy S25 has officially been announced to the public, and with it comes a promise that the phone will get at least seven years of updates and support. Samsung has not increased the amount of supported time for its newest phone, a departure from a recent trend of upping update promises.
Expand Expanding CloseGorilla Armor 2 debuts on Galaxy S25 Ultra after everyone else ignored the first generation
One of the coolest parts of the Galaxy S25 Ultra was the anti-reflective front display, thanks to Gorilla Armor. Now, Gorilla Armor 2 makes its debut on the next-generation Galaxy S25 Ultra a mere year after the first version was announced.
Expand Expanding CloseHow to watch the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked S25 series launch event
Right on schedule, Samsung is ready to gear up and launch its new products, including the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra. This quick guide will explain where to watch Samsung’s Galaxy S25 launch event and when.
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