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I Tried Out Perplexity Assistant, and Google Should be Absolutely Worried
Arjun Sha
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Unlike Google/Gemini Assistant which is overly verbose, Perplexity Assistant is designed to perform actions instantly. It can make calls, send messages, set intelligent reminders, and analyze your screen as well. Read my hands-on experience in detail.
The Now bar is the new Dynamic Island like feature that is a part of the One UI 7 update. It shows the live status of ongoing activities on the lock screen. However, some folks could find it obtrusive which is why we have discusses the steps to disable this feature on Samsung smartphones in this guide.
How to Switch to Vertical App Drawer in One UI 7 on Samsung Galaxy Phones
Anshuman Jain
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Samsung has finally added an option to change to a vertical scrolling app drawer in the One UI 7 update, and it can be easily done through the three dot menu in the search bar of the app drawer itself. In this guide, we have laid out the process in an easily digestable manner so that you can also enjoy the new modern layout.
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.
There are many free PDF editors, but some of the key features are hidden behind a premium tag. So if you are looking for a truly free PDF editor, go ahead and check out our curated list. I have included offline apps and services that offer advanced PDF editing tools.
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.
Nvidia is "planning" to enter the Windows PC market, and it may happen by the end of 2025 itself. Leaks reveal that Nvidia is working on "N1X" and "N1" chipsets for Windows PCs.
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.
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.
You can easily run Windows apps on a Chromebook through the Linux container using Wine. It's great for running light applications on ChromeOS. I installed VLC, IDM, IrfanView, and a lot of Windows apps on my Chromebook.
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 Galaxy S25 vs iPhone 16: Setting a “Standard”
Anshuman Jain
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
Abubakar Mohammed
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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 Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which Flagship Reigns Supreme
Anshuman Jain
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In this read we have compared the all new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with the iPhone 16 Pro Max and gone over their different aspects including design, build, display, cameras, performance and battery life. This way you can learn which is the right device to pick for yourself.
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
Abubakar Mohammed
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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.
There are many ways to scan QR codes on Google Pixel devices. Some of the best methods is by using the Pixel Camera, Lockscreen shortcut, and using the standalone Google Lens app. Besides, you can also scan a QR code using the QR code scanner Quick Setting tile and from the Google Lens option in Google Photos.
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.
AMBER stands for America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response and is used to send users alerts about missing people or children. However, if you don't want to see AMBER alerts because you find them disruptive, and want to turn them off on your Android phone, all you need to do is go to Wireless emergency alerts and turn the feature off.
There are multiple ways to factory reset a Pixel, and each can be used depending on the context of the issue. The easiest way to do is is from Settings. You can also factory reset a Pixel from the recovery, from Find My Device, and using Android Flash Tool.
Akshay Gangwar
With iOS 18, Apple has provided a built-in method to lock apps on iPhone. Read our guide to learn how to lock apps on iPhone, or even just lock your iPhone to use a single app.
If you are looking to roll back Windows 11 24H2 and return to the older 23H2 build, you can follow our detailed guide. In case, you are stuck on a black screen after installing the 24H2 update, we have a dedicated method to fix the issue right away.
Windows 11 lets you move the Start menu to the left and you can also add more apps to the Start menu. However, to remove the Recommended section and apply other UI changes, you will have to use third-party apps like Windhawk, Start11 or StartAllBack.
If you have noticed apps missing from your iPhone and you aren't the one uninstalling them, it can get annoying to have to reinstall them every time. Read our guide to find out how you can stop your iPhone from uninstalling apps automatically.
Google introduced Audio Magic Eraser in the Pixel 8 series and it's one of the easiest ways to fix issues like wind noise, enhance speech, and reduce the overall noise. All you need to do is go to Photos > Settings > Audio Eraser.
Navigating around the iPad with the Apple Pencil can seem confusing at first. However, it's actually quite easy to use the basic navigation system on an iPad even with the Apple Pencil. Except going to home screen, for that, you'll need to use a workaround. Read on to find out how you can navigate iPadOS with your Apple Pencil easily.
Synology DiskStation DS1823xs+ Review: A Future-Proof Storage Solution for Everyone
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Synology DS1823xs+ is in for review and we did our bit to put it through its paces and craft a detailed analysis to give you a clear idea of it all. Read it all right here!
While Windows 11 has decent customization options for Taskbar, for advanced customization, you will have to rely on third-party tools like Windhawk or ExplorerPatcher. Go through our tutorial to find all the customization options for the Windows 11 Taskbar.
HDMI 2.2 was recently announced at CES 2025 and here, we're discussing everything there is to know about the new standard, including key highlights, differences compared to the previous iteration, and whether you should upgrade to it or not.
What is RedNote? Meet the Chinese App Taking Over as TikTok US Ban Looms
Arjun Sha
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Amid the impending TikTok ban, Rednote is surging in the US. It's basically a TikTok clone, developed by a Sanghai-based company. Users can share short-form videos and text posts.
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Don't wish to receive iPhone calls on Mac or tired of those frequent Handoff prompts? In this guide, we've mentioned 10 ways to disconnect an iPhone from a Mac.
With iOS 18, if the software detects that your charging experience can be improved, you'll see a "Slow Charger" message in the Battery settings. Slow Charger on iOS 18 appears when you use an adapter and charging cable that do not support faster charging speeds on iPhones. Read on to find out which charger and cable combination will get you the fastest charging experience on your iPhone.
Windhawk is a Fantastic Tool to Customize Windows 11 Start Menu and Taskbar
Arjun Sha
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Windhawk is an amazing tool to customize the Start menu and Taskbar on Windows 11. Apart from UI changes, you can also modify Windows 11's behavior by installing mods. It's open-source and completely free to use.
ChromeOS has transitioned into a fully-fledged operating system and a lot has changed since its inception like Google adding the ability to run Android apps, Linux, and even Steam on supported Chromebooks. Some of the best games you can play on a Chromebook are Half Life 2, Hades, Dead Cells, Kandria, and Minecraft among others. You can also use Cloud Gaming platforms such as NVIDIA's GeForce NOW or Boosteroid to play games directly from a browser on a Chromebook.