Google just announced 8 big Android updates. Here’s what’s new

Google just announced 8 big Android updates. Here’s what’s new

Joe Maring / Digital Trends At Moblie World Congress (MWC ) 2024, Google is bringing a healthy bunch of new features to Android. In line with the AI push all across the industry, some notable AI-driven enhancements are on the table. There are also a handful of core Android features that sound practically amazing. The … Read more

How to scan a QR code on Android and iPhone

How to scan a QR code on Android and iPhone

As smartphones have become more and more ubiquitous, so have QR codes. These maze-looking squares are a type of matrix bar code that contains data — usually, QR codes point to a website or open a designated application. Although they may look confusing, QR codes are really easy to use. Follow the steps below to … Read more

Honor just launched a phone that could kill the Galaxy S24 Ultra

Honor just launched a phone that could kill the Galaxy S24 Ultra

Prakhar Khanna / Digital Trends Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 is home to countless smartphone announcements, including a couple from Honor. At the event, we learned that both the Honor Magic 6 Pro and Magic V2 RSR (Porsche Edition) are going global. While the company is pushing AI capabilities of the former, the special edition … Read more

How many years of updates will the OnePlus 12 get?

How many years of updates will the OnePlus 12 get?

OnePlus 12 Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends OnePlus has started the year off strong with the launch of its signature flagship, the OnePlus 12. It packs in the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, at least 12GB RAM, a powerful triple-lens camera system, and a gorgeous high-resolution AMOLED display that gets up to 120Hz refresh … Read more

What is Wi-Fi calling, and how does it work?

What is Wi-Fi calling, and how does it work?

Network coverage has been steadily improving, but there are still many people around the world who can’t get a decent phone signal in their homes. There are gaps in many networks, particularly in rural areas, as a quick glance at Open Signal’s coverage maps reveals. Wi-Fi calling could be the answer. What is Wi-Fi calling? Wi-Fi calling … Read more

5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends It’s hard not to lust after the biggest and most powerful smartphone on the market, and at the moment, that’s the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Samsung’s new flagship is here, and it’s simply one of the best smartphones you can buy today. The Galaxy S24 Ultra isn’t just another smartphone; … Read more

How to stop spam texts on iPhone and Android phones

How to stop spam texts on iPhone and Android phones

Everyone from legitimate marketers to outright scammers wants to get your attention these days. With a mobile phone in nearly every pocket, many of these have turned to SMS text messages as a way to extend their reach. After all, it’s a fast means of communication that’s much more likely to be noticed than traditional … Read more

Samsung adding Auracast and 360 Audio to more TVs, phones, and earbuds

Samsung adding Auracast and 360 Audio to more TVs, phones, and earbuds

Phil Nickinson / Digital Trends Samsung today announced a series of updates for some televisions and a trio of earbuds that will add features across the board, and also allow everything to play together that much more. Auracast is one of the more interesting features on the way. It essentially allows one device to pick … Read more

There’s something special about this tiny Android phone

There’s something special about this tiny Android phone

Tushar Mehta / Digital Trends Phones have become incredibly smart in recent years. Devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra now have chipsets powerful enough to run AI applications right on the device — something most computers, including my four-year-old MacBook, can barely dream of. Simultaneously, the surge in phones’ capabilities has also led … Read more

How to find downloaded files on an iPhone or Android phone

How to find downloaded files on an iPhone or Android phone

Believe it or not, finding files you’ve downloaded on your iPhone or Android phone can be tougher than you think. Even the best smartphones can quickly become a handheld electronic briefcase. Along with the apps you need to get you through your day, it’s packed with photos, videos, files, and other media. While it’s all … Read more