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Picture this: you're running Samsung DeX on your external monitor, and instead of that persistent taskbar eating up precious screen real estate, your apps finally stretch edge-to-edge like they should. Sound too good to be true? Welcome to One UI 8's hidden 'Immersive' mode—a feature that's buried so deep in the code, even Samsung's own developers seem to be keeping quiet about it.

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Julianne Ngirngir

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Reviewed by Corey Noles

Picture this: you wake up to find Google's AI assistant has quietly gained access to your WhatsApp messages, phone calls, and SMS — whether you asked for it or not. Sound dystopian? Welcome to July 2025, when Google rolled out Gemini access to core Android apps across the board.

Google's third Android 16 QPR1 beta just dropped, and while it won't grab headlines for flashy new features, it's tackling the stuff that actually makes you want to throw your phone across the room. These aren't random minor tweaks—they're fixes for the kinds of system-level bugs that break the fundamental promise of a smartphone: that it works when you need it to. The third beta represents Google getting serious about stability before adding more bells and whistles, marking a crucial step in...

Remember when the original Galaxy Fold felt like carrying a small brick? Fast-forward to 2025, and Samsung's latest engineering marvel—the Galaxy Z Fold 7—is just 4.2mm thick when unfolded, thinner than two stacked nickels. At 8.9mm folded, it's achieved a 48% reduction compared to that chunky 2019 original. Here's the kicker: Samsung didn't just make it thinner—they made it lighter than the Galaxy S25 Ultra at just 215 grams.

Ever notice how software updates feel like a lottery these days? You cross your fingers, hit download, and hope you're among the chosen few who get the good stuff without the headaches. Well, Google's latest Pixel Watch July update perfectly captures this modern tech reality—promising to fix a critical emergency bug, but only rolling out to select devices.

So, what's the catch with One UI 8? Well, there isn't one — at least not when it comes to Samsung's beloved Good Lock suite getting some serious upgrades. Samsung just rolled out major updates to four key Good Lock modules ahead of One UI 8's wider release, and if you thought customization was already peak with One UI 7, you're in for a treat.

The Android world moves fast, but this week's news feels like a reality check wrapped in shiny marketing promises. While Samsung just unveiled its Galaxy Z Fold 7 with a drastically thinner design and $2,000 price tag, and Google prepares to announce the Pixel 10 in late August, the real story might be what's happening behind the scenes. Reports are flooding in about Galaxy Z Fold 7 demo units refusing to open fully in stores, while Fitbit users are discovering their premium trackers have...

Ever wondered why OpenAI explicitly states they don't support annual ChatGPT Plus plans? That just changed. Recent APK teardown discoveries suggest ChatGPT Plus might finally offer the yearly subscription Android users have been requesting. At $20 monthly, Plus subscribers currently pay $240 annually with no discount incentive. But here's the kicker: annual subscribers retain at 33.9% after one year, compared to just 13.8% for monthly subscribers. The real question isn't whether you'll save...

Your phone buzzes. You reach for it, fingers fumbling against the screen, and suddenly you've hung up on your boss. Or maybe your mom calls three times in a row, but the app groups them together so you can't tell if it was urgent or just her usual check-in routine. Sound familiar?

Picture this: You're eyeing a new phone that won't drain your savings account, but you're tired of compromising on features that actually matter. Samsung just dropped the Galaxy A56 in the US for $499, and here's the kicker—it comes with a six-year software update promise that puts most flagship phones to shame. Sound familiar? That's because most mid-range phones get forgotten after two years, but Samsung is playing a completely different game.

Picture this: you fire off a message that feels important, watch it disappear into the digital void, and then spend the next hour wondering if it actually made it to your friend's phone. Google Messages will soon tell you exactly what happened to sent messages, ending that familiar anxiety once and for all.

A freshly leaked render has just revealed what could be Samsung's most dramatic tablet design evolution yet. The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra appears to sport bezels so impossibly thin that Samsung had to ditch the traditional wide notch for a sleeker waterdrop design—and the implications go far beyond aesthetics.

The Android security world just got a wake-up call, and it's not pretty. A sneaky malware strain called Konfety has been making headlines—not for what it does, but for how brilliantly it hides what it does. Here's the kicker: this isn't just another banking trojan or adware nuisance. Konfety represents a new breed of Android malware that's fundamentally rewriting the rules of detection evasion through sophisticated technical manipulation and systematic exploitation of security tool...

Ever felt that sinking feeling when you realize your most private stuff might not be as private as you thought? Samsung Galaxy users just got a reality check about their Secure Folder – and the company's scrambling to fix a flaw that's been hiding in plain sight.

Samsung's about to shake up the foldable world with something we haven't seen before: an Exynos chip powering their flagship flip phone. The Galaxy Z Flip 7 marks Samsung's first flagship foldable to ship without a Snapdragon processor, instead featuring the brand-new Exynos 2500. But here's the million-dollar question: does this 3nm powerhouse deliver flagship performance, or are we looking at a beautiful compromise that'll leave you wanting more?

Well, well, well—looks like Samsung couldn't keep its own secret. While the tech world has been buzzing about Huawei's triple-folding Mate XT, Samsung just accidentally gave us our first real look at their answer: what might be called the Galaxy G Fold. And honestly? The leak came from inside the house—literally baked into their own One UI 8 software.

Picture this: You're about to download factory images for your Pixel 6a, maybe to flash some custom firmware or restore from a bootloop, and suddenly… they're gone. Google has quietly pulled all Pixel 6a factory images from its developer portal, and the timing couldn't be more telling. This move comes just as the company prepares to roll out a mandatory battery update that will fundamentally change how affected devices work.

Picture this: you set your Pixel Watch 3 down somewhere in your house, can't remember where, and instead of the usual "somewhere in a 30-foot radius" hunt, your phone guides you directly to the exact couch cushion where it's hiding. That's the power of what Google quietly introduced with precise Bluetooth tracking on the Pixel Watch 3.

Picture this: you're walking downtown, phone in pocket, completely unaware that a small device nearby is quietly intercepting your calls, texts, and location data. This isn't some dystopian future—it's happening right now with "Stingray" surveillance devices. But Android 16 might finally give you the heads-up you never knew you needed.

Picture this: you're firing off a quick text about weekend plans when a friendly AI bubble pops up in Google Messages, ready to help craft the perfect response. Seems harmless enough, right? Here's the kicker: that helpful assistant is quietly collecting way more than you probably signed up for—and Google openly admits human reviewers might be reading your conversations for up to three years.

Over time, your Android phone or tablet has likely connected to dozens of Wi-Fi networks — and it remembers every single one. Whether it's a hotspot at home, school, work, the gym, a coffee shop, a relative's apartment — or even from a friend's phone — each time you type in a Wi-Fi password, your Android device saves it for safekeeping and easy access later.

One UI has an exciting privacy feature that lets you lock apps, photos, videos, and files on your Galaxy device behind Samsung's defense-grade Knox security platform. Only you can unlock it using a pattern, PIN, passcode, and/or biometrics like fingerprints and iris scanning. It's like having a safe built right into your smartphone, and it couldn't be easier to set up.

Chromebooks offer multiple ways to share files with other devices, whether you're transferring to another Chromebook, an Android phone, or even a Windows PC. Each method has its own advantages, depending on whether you want something quick and built-in or a more feature-rich third-party option.

If you love to take selfies and post them online for all the world to see, then it's important to ensure that you are always sharing your best side. It's pretty common for people to just open up their stock camera app and snap a quick photo, wherever they may be — but there's a bet

A great way to incorporate a healthy exercise routine is by taking lots of steps throughout the day. While most smartphones can track and report your steps via a third-party app, you can check them right from your home screen if you have a OnePlus phone.

Apple's Siri is well-versed in the spells of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but it's not like Android users are Muggles. Google Assistant, Android's virtual concierge, can cast a few spells out of the box, and it can learn the spells it doesn't know quicker than a year of studying at Hogwarts.