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How to turn off an Android phone

How to turn off an Android phone

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 17.04.2024
Do you need to shut down your Android phone but aren’t sure how to do it? Rest easy: whether you have a Samsung Galaxy or another Android device, turning it off is a simple process as long as you know how. In this tutorial, I’ll...
Samsung Galaxy A35 review: Affordable mid-ranger with solid cameras

Samsung Galaxy A35 review: Affordable mid-ranger with solid cameras

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 15.04.2024
In this review, I’m going to tell you about the Samsung Galaxy A35, the company’s latest affordable mid-ranger that has to distinguish itself from the huge variety of offerings from other manufacturers. Some of its competitors boast better hardware specifications at comparable prices. However, Samsung’s...
How to create a phone wallpaper with Galaxy AI on a Samsung Galaxy S23

How to create a phone wallpaper with Galaxy AI on a Samsung Galaxy S23

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 12.04.2024
When I went to the Samsung Galaxy S24 launch event, I loved the demos of the Galaxy AI features and wished I could use them on my Samsung Galaxy S23 smartphone. Fortunately, Samsung has recently released the One UI 6.1 update, based on Android 14,...
Samsung Galaxy A55 review: Do minor upgrades make for a better phone?

Samsung Galaxy A55 review: Do minor upgrades make for a better phone?

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 09.04.2024
The smartphone mid-range sector has become very competitive in recent years, and Samsung managed to be one of the main players in this market too, with its Galaxy A5x line-up. However, in 2024, the competition is tougher than ever and the new Samsung Galaxy A55...
17 differences between iPhones and Android smartphones

17 differences between iPhones and Android smartphones

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 08.04.2024
Which are better: iPhones or Android smartphones? The debate never ends, and most people choose to be either iOS or Android fans, no matter what. I’ve owned several iPhones and at least ten Android smartphones in the last decade, and I’m not even counting the...
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ review: The tablet for budget users!

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ review: The tablet for budget users!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 04.04.2024
Buying a good tablet is difficult if you don’t have a generous budget. Luckily, in recent months, some new tablets have been launched, including the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+, which aims to upgrade the user experience in several key areas and offer things like 5G...
How to schedule a text message (SMS) on Android

How to schedule a text message (SMS) on Android

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 29.03.2024
One of our readers contacted me and told me his girlfriend is traveling somewhere in Asia. Her birthday is coming soon, so he wants to schedule a romantic text message that should be sent when she wakes up. He wanted to know if this was...
Nothing Phone (2a) review: R2D2's smartphone!

Nothing Phone (2a) review: R2D2's smartphone!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 27.03.2024
While flagship smartphones grab the headlines, most people can't afford them and don't really need them either. Ultimately, more affordable phones can do almost the same things as expensive ones. And while not everyone would agree with this fact, smartphones like the Nothing Phone (2a)...
How to turn off Facebook sounds on Android and iPhone

How to turn off Facebook sounds on Android and iPhone

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 25.03.2024
Is Facebook making sounds on your smartphone that are driving you crazy? How do you turn off Facebook sounds on Android or iOS? It’s no secret that the Facebook app can be noisy, alerting you (and everyone else nearby) with every post or like. Recent...
Samsung Galaxy Fit3 review: Health and fitness tracking on a budget!

Samsung Galaxy Fit3 review: Health and fitness tracking on a budget!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 22.03.2024
Although fitness trackers are less popular than they used to be, millions of people still prefer them to the more expensive smartwatches. Some choose a fitness tracker because it’s smaller, lighter, and easier to wear; others prefer it because it costs a lot less than...
realme 12 Pro review: Elegant phone with potential for photography

realme 12 Pro review: Elegant phone with potential for photography

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 20.03.2024
Last year, I reviewed realme’s 11 Pro and Pro+ Android smartphones, which impressed me with what they offered for their price range. As 2024 ushered in a fresh lineup from the same brand, I was able to test the brand-new realme 12 Pro 5G, too....
Garmin Forerunner 165 Music review: Smartwatch for athletes on a budget!

Garmin Forerunner 165 Music review: Smartwatch for athletes on a budget!

  • review
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 15.03.2024
Garmin is a brand well-known for its professional smartwatches designed for athletes. However, they are not popular for selling affordable smartwatches. With Garmin Forerunner 165 and Garmin Forerunner 165 Music, the company is trying to shake things up. The new models bring many specialized features...
How to share photos from an iPhone to an Android and vice versa

How to share photos from an iPhone to an Android and vice versa

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 12.03.2024
A few years ago, sending photos from an iPhone to an Android or the other way around was not easy. However, the situation has improved significantly, though not because of Apple’s efforts. Because no, you can’t AirDrop from an iPhone to an Android, nor can...
11 reasons why Android phones suck

11 reasons why Android phones suck

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.02.2024
Android smartphones come in various shapes and sizes, with different hardware and connectivity options. But there’s one trait that many of them have in common: they suck. Don’t you often get the urge to say “this phone sucks” when looking at yours? I’m not just...
How to get back the navigation bar on Android (including Samsung Galaxy)

How to get back the navigation bar on Android (including Samsung Galaxy)

  • tutorial
  • Ciprian Adrian Rusen
  • 23.02.2024
Nowadays, many Android smartphones come without a navigation bar. You know, that bar that used to be shown at the bottom of the screen, including three buttons for Back, Home, and Switch Apps or Recents, depending on how phone manufacturers name it. This happens because...
Samsung Galaxy S24 (with Exynos) review: The compact flagship, even smarter!

Samsung Galaxy S24 (with Exynos) review: The compact flagship, even smarter!

  • review
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 15.02.2024
The Galaxy S24 is Samsung’s latest compact flagship phone for 2024 and many people have high expectations from it. Design-wise, it is almost identical to its predecessor. The changes are subtle, but they include new colors, materials, and improvements to the screen and battery. However,...