Samsung’s April patch in 2024 brings security updates to Galaxy devices. Here’s our list of phones that are able to update to the latest security patch.
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Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy AI features like Live Translate add more languages
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Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: The Ecovacs X2 Combo unites trusted performance with extra versatility
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle TV is broadcasting the best solar eclipse locations for free
The great solar eclipse of 2024 has quickly become a massive event, with likely millions traveling to the best viewing spots. However, even if you don’t plan on travelling, Google TV is offering a way to see the total solar eclipse from those best spots for free.
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Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Object Eraser gets a magnetic lasso option for precise object selection
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Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how to manually access a public Wi-Fi login page on Android
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Expand Expanding CloseElders Scrolls Online is hitting GeForce Now, expands to Japan
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Expand Expanding CloseMotorola Edge 50 Pro goes official with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 ahead of US launch
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Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s Super HDR is not coming to older Galaxy devices
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Expand Expanding CloseHow to unsubscribe from emails in Gmail on web and mobile, the easy way
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Expand Expanding CloseDbrand’s Ghost case replacement is delayed further for 2.0 version
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