5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy S24

Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends In the market for a new phone? You might be considering the latest offering from Samsung, which includes the Galaxy S24. It’s the entry level model for the S24 lineup, but still packs great performance and power with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and 8GB RAM, a beautiful LTPO AMOLED … Read more

The best cheap phones in 2024: our 9 favorites for tight budgets

Don’t want to spend $1,000 or more on a new smartphone? We don’t blame you. The good news is there are plenty of models available for half that price, but the trick is knowing which cheap smartphone is worth buying. After all, just because you’re not spending flagship phone money doesn’t mean you want to … Read more

Your Google Pixel 8 is getting Gemini Nano after all

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends A feature you thought wasn’t coming to your Google Pixel 8 is coming to your Pixel 8, after all. It’s Gemini Nano, the on-device AI that recently launched on the Pixel 8 Pro, but Google claimed it wouldn’t work on the cheaper Pixel 8. Backtracking on previous statements is rarely … Read more

Google Pixel 8a: news, rumored price, release date, and more

Smart Prix Not long ago, it seemed that the Google Pixel 7a would be the last smartphone in Google’s Pixel A series. However, recent rumors indicate that this may not actually be the case. As a result, we’re likely to see the release of a Google Pixel 8a this year. What can we expect from … Read more

How to try Samsung’s Galaxy AI on any iPhone or Android phone

Samsung just released the new Galaxy S24 lineup in January, and one of its biggest selling points is Galaxy AI. Whether you love it or hate it, the era of mobile AI is here to stay, and Galaxy AI is Samsung’s suite of AI-powered tools to make your life easier. Though Galaxy AI is one … Read more

Best Google Pixel 8 Deals: Save $800 on the Latest Pixel

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends If you’re keen to buy the latest Google Pixel 8, there are some great phone deals around to help save you money in your endeavors. While the phone is more affordable than many others, it’s always good to save a little more while you can. We’ve tracked down all the … Read more

Google Pixel 8 is even cheaper than it was on Black Friday

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Retailers like Amazon and Best Buy offered the unlocked Google Pixel 8 with 128GB of storage capacity for only $550 instead of its sticker price of $700 in last Black Friday’s phone deals, but in case you missed it, you’ve got an even better chance right now. Amazon’s Woot is … Read more

There’s a new problem with the Google Pixel 8’s camera

Joe Maring / Digital Trends The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro were two of 2023’s best Android phones, and they continue to be excellent phones in 2024. But in typical Google Pixel fashion, they also have a tendency to be pretty buggy — and that holds true four months after the phones’ release. … Read more

How to use Circle to Search on your Android phone

When Samsung announced its Galaxy S24 series, it also revealed a slew of new features in its Galaxy AI suite. One of these new features is Circle to Search, which lets you easily search for anything on the screen with a simple gesture. It’s like a mashup of Google Lens and a screenshot search, and … Read more

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. Google Pixel 8: which Android phone is best?

Digital Trends The 2024 Android flagships have arrived in some stunning fashion, with the Samsung Galaxy S24 being one of the latest. But more than ever, the race this time around is not merely about who offers the fastest hardware but also the party that can pip rivals at meaningfully embracing AI. Google knows that … Read more