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How to bring a handy future Pixel feature to any Android phone today – Computerworld
It also goes hand in hand with another common Android gesture: the ability to double-tap anywhere on a screen to turn it on when the phone is resting. This one’s already built into Pixels, Samsung Galaxy gadgets, and other Android devices, and it’s an incredibly handy way to get into your device in a jiffy. (Try it out to see…
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Using Contactless Payments on Your Phone? Protect Yourself.
In 2024, consumers reported losing $347 million to scams on digital wallet payment apps, according to figures from the Federal Trade Commission. The same analysis found that for each complaint reported, the average loss was an astonishing $4,627. What CR found: While major wallets use strong technical security measures, fraud monitoring and liability protections vary across providers. Cash App, PayPal, and Venmo…
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Nothing’s second modular phone reinvents the rules
Nothing has announced the second phone under its colorful subbrand CMF: the Phone 2 Pro. Just like the first CMF phone, this is a modular handset with extra accessories you can screw into place. And also just like the first CMF phone, it’s not getting an official US release. Buy the Phone 2 Pro by itself and you get a…
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CMF Phone 2 Pro Announced with MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro and Triple Cameras
After a very successful phone launch earlier this year, Nothing has shifted focus to its CMF team for the launch of a new CMF phone. The CMF Phone 1 tried bringing modularity and was a unique-looking device at an affordable price tag. Nothing has launched the first “Pro” CMF phone called the CMF Phone 2 Pro and here’s everything you…
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Take Great Photos With Your Phone
For the most visually compelling shots, experts say not to center your subject. Instead, hold the camera so that the person or animal you’re photographing is off to one side, in the outer third of the frame. Similarly, when capturing a landscape, avoid putting the horizon in the exact middle. To make it easier to line things up, you can…
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Samsung Galaxy G Fold rumors — everything we know about Samsung’s triple foldable phone
Rumors about the Samsung Galaxy G Fold have yet to reveal the foldable phone in full. But it seems likely that 2025 will be the year we see Samsung launch its first triple-folding phone. Unfortunately, Samsung won’t be the first to ship such a device, as the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design took that honor in 2024. But with Huawei…
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7 surprising Gemini Live prompts that will transform how you use your Android phone
Google’s Gemini Live is officially here for all Android users, bringing powerful real-time camera integration, interactive screen-sharing, and intuitive conversation features right to your smartphone. Whether you’re traveling, cooking, or simply seeking inspiration, Gemini Live turns has the potential to turn everyday tasks into effortless experiences. Here are seven brilliant prompts that will help you tap into the full power…
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Hackers are impersonating banks to infect your Android phone with credit card-stealing malware
Hackers love using malware to go after your credit card details but a new malware-as-a-service platform makes it incredibly easy for them to use these stolen cards in person at stores and even at ATMs. As reported by BleepingComputer, SuperCard X is the platform in question and it’s currently being used to target the best Android phones via NFC relay…
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Over 400,000 phone chargers recalled due to fire risk — what to do now
Over 400,000 Casely Power Pod portable MagSafe wireless phone chargers are being recalled by the company in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission due to a fire risk. The specific model is the 5,000mAh Power Pod with the model number E33A. The charger will have the brand name “Casely” engraved on the front and right sides of the bank.…
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Should You Buy a Refurbished Phone?
Not everyone defines “refurbished” the same way, which makes it important to buy a pre-owned phone from a company you trust. “You can’t judge the health of a phone by its outward appearance,” explains Lauren Benton, the general manager of Back Market’s U.S. office. Certified refurbishing programs often use robotics to put pre-owned phones through dozens of diagnostics tests. They…
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