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The Galaxy S25 is the newest device to continue the legacy. If you're in the market for a small phone, the S25 and Pixel 9 are your best bets. The Galaxy S25 is a better small phone on paper all thanks to its slimmer chassis, smaller design, lighter weight, and more pocketable overall size. The only areas Pixel 9 takes the edge are in the camera department and battery, although by just a slight margin.
Android’s New Identity Check Feature is Rolling out to Pixel Devices
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google is finally rolling out Identity Check to Pixel devices. Once set up, the feature will activate when your phone is outside the zone you set up in Trusted places. Android will then ask your biometrics to access things like your Google account settings and information-sensitive pages. This ensures that in the event your phone is stolen, even if the thief knows the PIN or password of your device, they cannot access sensitive information without biometrics.
The Galaxy S25 series not only has new colors that pop off but a set of decent-looking wallpapers that you could use on your old Galaxy smartphone. Just click on the Google Drive link to download your favorite wallpaper and set it in Display and Wallpaper settings.
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We have compiled all the new features, updates, and changes that we have seen in the latest Android 16 Developer Preview 2. This includes features like Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock, Notification Cooldown, Bluetooth Audio sharing, and a revamped settings page.
With the One UI 7 update, Samsung has introduced a new quick settings panel that is divided into two pages. One shows all your notifications, while the other is reserved for quick settings and toggles. While the new layout is better for readability, many would prefer to go back to the older look and that is why we will discuss how to change it in this read.
Samsung's latest update One UI 7 offers a slew of customization features. Among them is the ability to tweak the look and feel of your Samsung phone's lock screen. You can apply different wallpaper effects, add new clock styles, get new widgets, and replace lock-screen shortcuts. In this read, we'll give you step-by-step instructions on how to give your One UI lock screen the desired makeover.
Samsung is including a new Call transcripts feature with One UI 7 update which allows users to create a transcript of their call recording with the help of AI. This feature is a part of the Galaxy AI suite. However, another benefit of this new feature is the addition of the call recording option which has been missing on Samsung Galaxy smartphones in the U.S.
Samsung is all set to introduce a new form factor in its Galaxy series called the Galaxy S25 Edge. The phone will slot somewhere in between the S25 Ultra and S25 Plus. It will be 1mm thinner than the S25 Plus and will come dual-rear cameras. Battery-wise, expect a 4,500 mAh cell that charges at 25W, which is lower capacity than the S25 Plus. The phone could launch sometime in May this year.
One UI 7 brings a useful AI addition called the Writing assist which works with all third party apps including social media apps and email clients. It can help fix grammatical errors, change the tone of the text, summarize it, divide it into bullet points or create tables, and even lets you compose text from scratch.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 9 Pro XL: A Battle of Android Supremacy
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Ultimately, the choice between the two depends on your needs. If you need great performance and customization with the added flexibility of an extra telephoto camera, it might be worth spending extra and getting the S25 Ultra. However, if you love the Pixel experience, couldn't care less about the performance, and want solid, consistent cameras, the Pixel 9 Pro XL or even the Pixel 9 Pro are solid devices.
Samsung has finally launched the S25 Ultra today and as you may know, it isn't very different from last year's S24 Ultra. It does feature a few minor upgrades hardware-wise, like an upgraded 50 MP ultrawide snapper, Qi2 charging, and a more ergonomic design. The main differenciating factor is the Snapdragon 8 Elite in the S25 Ultra which is almost 40% faster and efficient. Other than that, we'd suggest to stick to the S24 Ultra or buy it over the S25 Ultra because it's more value for money.
With the release of the Galaxy S25 series. Samsung has introduced a bunch of new Galaxy AI features that have come out with these new devices and in this read, we go through each of them one of these AI functionalities one by one.
Samsung has released the S25 series which includes the S25, S25+ and the S25 Ultra. All these devices come in four new colors options, and in this post, we have detailed all the new colors and discussed the one's the we liked.
Galaxy Unpacked 2025: How to Watch Galaxy S25 Series Launch Live
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The Galaxy Unpacked 2025 will be held on Wednesday, January 22, and will be live-streamed at 6 PM GMT on Samsung's official website, Samsung's YouTube channel, and Samsung Newsroom. The Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra — all expected to sport Qualcomm's latest 8 Elite SoC. Samsung is also expected to give a sneak peek of other things its been working on.
The One UI 7 update, based on Android 15, will soon be available for Samsung devices. The new update is expected to bring significant design changes. Eligible devices include Samsung smartphones and tablets released within the last two years, particularly the S and Z series, as well as select A and M series models.
Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked is almost upon us, and there's a lot to look forward to in the event. One of the main highlights of the events will be the Galaxy S25 series, but there's a lot more to look forward to in the event. Some of the things include One UI 7 launch, new Galaxy AI features, and upcoming device announcements.
Screen recording on a Google Pixel device is quite easy. All you need to do is tap the Screen recording tile from Quick Settings and choose if you want to record the whole screen or an app. Once done, you can stop recording by tapping the screen recording timer pill and tapping stop recording.
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Gemini on Android now lets you perform local actions quickly, thanks to the Utilities extension. You can also perform multiple local actions at once. For example, you can say, "Turn off battery saver and take a selfie with a 10-second timer."
After using the Oppo Find X8 Pro for two days straight and testing out its key aspects, I will be sharing my first impressions of the device in terms of design, display, camera, performance and battery to tell you whether this phone is worth your hard earned money.
This App Brings the Power of Pixel Screenshots to Any Android Phone
Sagnik Das Gupta
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PixelShot is a new Android app that imitates the Pixel Screenshots experience on any Android device. Here's all that you need to know about it!
HyperOS 2 Update Release Schedule: See if Your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO Phone is Supported
Abubakar Mohammed
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Xiaomi has released an official list of devices that are eligible for the latest HyperOS 2 update. The update roll out will start with the Xiaomi 14T series by the end of November, followed by all the other Redmi, POCO, and Xiaomi devices in December.
In our benchmark testing, we find that Snapdragon 8 Elite's Oryon CPU performs better than Arm's Cortex cores, available in Dimensity 9400. That said, on the GPU front, Dimensity 9400 outranks the Snapdragon 8 Elite narrowly. To find out all the benchmark numbers, go through our in-depth comparison.
We have compared the Snapdragon 8 Elite and A18 Pro by running various benchmarks including Geekbench, 3DMark, AnTuTu, and more. In our Geekbench test, the A18 Pro beats the Snapdragon 8 Elite in single-core tasks, however, in multi-core, the Snapdragon 8 Elite outranks the A18 Pro. In GPU performance, the Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers a stellar performance.
We have conducted several benchmarks on the Snapdragon 8 Elite to evaluate its performance and efficiency. The 2nd-gen Oryon CPU is truly impressive and the new Adreno 830 GPU hits it out of the park. Go through our article to check all our findings.
The OnePlus Open 2 Could Just Prove to Be My Favorite 2025 Foldable
Sagnik Das Gupta
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A new leak suggests that the OnePlus Open 2 could be quite the notable upgrade from the OnePlus Open, bringing a bigger screen, slimmer design, and even wireless charging to the table. Here are all the details!
Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Dimensity 9400: MediaTek Outshines Qualcomm in One Way
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Snapdragon 8 Elite does better than Dimensity 9400 in CPU performance. However, in graphics tests, the Dimensity 9400 narrowly beats the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset brings the second-gen Oryon CPU. It delivers powerful multi-core performance, however, in single-core tasks, Apple still takes the lead. The Adreno 830 GPU is very performant and outpaces the 6-core A18 Pro GPU.
Qualcomm has released its most powerful smartphone chipset yet with the 2nd-gen Oryon CPU cores. The Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers a massive 40% faster CPU performance. And the new Adreno 830 GPU promises 40% performance improvement. Overall, the new chipset is 27% more power-efficient.
Nothing OS 3.0 brings a good set of new features and additional changes to the OS, however, there is still room for improvements and we have listed down all the changes we would like to see in the software before it rolls out to the public in stable release. These changes include new position for the pinned apps, improvements to the pop-up window and smart app drawer and more.
Google Lens Now Supports Video Search, and It’s Kind of Awesome!
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Google Lens has now received a major upgrade with a new Search with Video functionality. As it sounds, users can now search up objects or pretty much anything using videos. I tried it out, and here's how it went down!
The Motorola Razr 50 has landed as the toned-down version of the Razr 50 Ultra and a successor to last year's vanilla Razr 40. From a bigger cover screen to a better processor, it certainly does arrive with a bunch of upgrades over its predecessor. To know of our detailed first impressions, take a look right here!
If Google Maps is crashing on your smartphone, you're not alone. If you're stuck somewhere and unable to navigate, you can try clearing the cache and uninstalling updates to fix the Google Maps crashing issue.
Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Is Merely an Overclocked Two-Year-Old Qualcomm Chip
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 has silently released as a slightly overclocked successor to the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. The difference lies in the fact that the 6 Gen 3 uses performance cores clocked at 2.4GHz instead of 2.2GHz. It still uses the same four efficiency cores as the 6 Gen 1. Besides that, there's nothing extra that it brings to the table. What makes it all the more convoluted is that the 6 Gen 3 is also very similar to the 7s Gen 2 from the Snapdragon 7-series.
We ran several tests to evaluate the performance difference between Tensor G4 and A17 Pro. Put simply, A17 Pro has a much more powerful CPU, GPU, and NPU. Google's Tensor G4 doesn't come close to Apple's flagship A17 Pro chipset.
In comparison to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the Tensor G4 has a weak CPU, GPU, and NPU. In our tests, the Tensor G4 performed poorly on Geekbench, AnTuTu, and 3DMark tests. You can check out the full benchmark numbers from our detailed article.
Google has launched its Pixel 9 series with the Tensor G4 chipset, but its performance is not desirable. The CPU underperforms on the Geekbench test, and on AnTuTu, it can't even beat Qualcomm's mid-range processor, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. It packs the older GPU which is still weak despite a slight boost in clock speed. Overall, the Tensor G4, at the chipset level, is highly restrained from realizing its peak performance.
I Tried the New Pixel Weather App, and It’s a Breath of Fresh Air
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The new Pixel 9 Weather app strikes the perfect blend of minimalism and functionality. So, while it may not be the more aesthetic weather app in comparison to its predecessor, it's the more useful one. The big and bold font, interchangeable weather panels and a super easy way to search and save locations make it one hell of an app that I'm really looking forward to using on the upcoming Pixel 9.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has been launched and it packs the Dimensity 7350 Pro chipset. The SoC is nearly identical to Dimensity 7200 Pro. The CPU cores along with the CPU cluster are the same, except for the peak frequency. In our tests, the CPU performed pretty well and it didn't throttle even for an extended period. Its GPU also demonstrated great performance and stability.
We have evaluated Dimensity 7300 and Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 by benchmarking both the chipsets on multiple tests. Both processors deliver similar CPU performance, but Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 can't sustain its peak performance for a longer period. The GPU also offers identical performance, but again, the Adreno GPU's stability is on the lower side.
We have benchmarked both Dimensity 7300 and 7050 on multiple synthetic tests so you can choose between CMF Phone 1 and Realme Narzo 70 Pro with ease. The Dimensity 7300 SoC is better than the Dimensity 7050 in nearly all aspects. It delivers better CPU performance and the GPU is significantly more powerful on 7300.
The CMF Phone 1 comes with MediaTek's latest mid-range chipset, Dimensity 7300. It's built on TSMC's 4nm process node and packs older ARM CPU cores. The CPU performance is pretty good, especially in multi-threaded tasks. However, the GPU is its weakest link. To find all the benchmarks, go through our entire article.
We have compared the latest Dimensity 7300 SoC with the last-gen Dimensity 7200 chipset. In our benchmark tests, it has become clear that Dimensity 7300 is actually a downgrade over the older Dimensity 7200 chipset. The latest Dimensity 7300 chipset packs older ARM cores and its GPU is pretty weak. It only performs marginally better in 5G speed tests and AI performance.