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How to change the wallpaper on your Android smartphone (3 ways)
The Home screen and Lock screen on your Android or Samsung Galaxy device are the first things you see every time you unlock your phone or check the time. Personalizing these screens by changing the wallpaper allows you to showcase your style and make your phone truly your own. Whether you want to use a photo you took, an image…
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Samsung tri-fold smartphone may be part of company’s 2025 release plans
Huawei launched the world’s first triple fold phone last fall, followed almost immediately by rumors that Samsung would produce a tri-fold device of its own. Those plans could be taking shape, as a report out of Korea from Sisa Journal (via leaker Jukanlosreve) claims that Samsung’s version of a phone with a triple folding display will launch this year. Reportedly,…
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Every Smartphone I’ve Ever Owned, Ranked
I got my first smartphone back in 2004, and in the following two decades, I’ve owned 10 smartphones in total. I cherish most of the phones that have graced my pockets in some way or another, but only one can take the cake. 10 HTC One V HTC It was the spring of 2012, and I was super excited on…
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How to Use Your Smartphone as a Video Camera: Tips and Accessories
You don’t need a high-end camera to record professional-looking videos. With the right techniques and a few affordable accessories, your smartphone can rival the quality of expensive camera equipment. So, what items should you invest in, and how can you get the most out of your smartphone camera? 1 Nail the Lighting Basics Lume Cube Natural light is often enough…
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Forget Samsung — we just got our first Snapdragon 8 Elite smartphone from an unlikely source
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile chipset was officially unveiled last month, and every time the company unveils a new chipset, it’s always a race to see which Android manufacturer is the first to install it in a commercially available handset. This year, Americans keen to get their hands on the first handset running the new chipset will have to…
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Samsung in the lead as the smartphone market grows – Computerworld
Smartphone deliveries worldwide increased by 5% during the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period a year ago, according to a new survey from analysis firm Canalys. That equates to about 310 million units and is the best performing third quarter for the smartphone market since 2021. Canalys traces the growth to increased demand and an aggressive launch of…
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8BitDo Introduces Its First Smartphone Gamepad
We’ve seen many smartphone gamepads from manufacturers like Razer, GameSir, and Backbone, but one of the biggest players in the controller space—8bitdo—has held out from launching one. That is, at least, until now. 8bitdo just launched the Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller, the company’s very first entry in the smartphone controller space. The controller features an expanding clamping mechanism that accommodates…
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8BitDo’s first smartphone controller has Hall effect joysticks and triggers
The Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller can be attached to smartphones or smaller tablet devices measuring between 100mm and 170mm in length. For expanded compatibility, instead of plugging in with USB-C, 8BitDo’s new controller connects wirelessly over Bluetooth but only supports Android devices. The use of Bluetooth necessitates a 350mAh rechargeable battery in the controller, which 8BitDo says is enough for…
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7 Signs You May Be Addicted to Your Smartphone
Smartphones are practically extensions of our hands—it’s easy to lose track of how much time we actually spend on them. How do you know when it’s more than just a habit and starts veering into addiction territory? Let’s take a look at some signs that might ring a little too true. 1 You Experience Anxiety When Your Phone Is Not…
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Moment’s SuperCage smartphone rig has more ports and more power for filmmakers
Moment’s SuperCage is a new smartphone accessory that improves the functionality and ergonomics of using a smartphone as a pro video camera. Smartphone cages for mobile filmmakers aren’t a new idea — even Moment sells a cheaper alternative — but the SuperCage is its first one integrating a USB-C hub so that there’s one less accessory needed. That way, smartphones…
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