Google Play will soon alert you if an app might drain your battery faster
Google has announced that starting March 1, 2026, Play Store will display alerts for apps that may drain your phone’s battery faster due to excessive background activity. In a blog post, Google explained its new “excessive partial wake lock” metric, first introduced in beta earlier this year to address battery drain issues. Developed in collaboration […]
Read MoreApple Invites App for iPhone Updated — Here’s What’s New
With the latest version of the Apple Invites app for the iPhone, released today, hosts can now allow guests to specify the number of adults and kids they are bringing to an event. This way, the guest will not be surprised if you bring a plus-one. The update also contains bug fixes and performance improvements. […]
Read MoreYou can now use Siri to activate Samsung SmartThings routines
The latest update to Samsung’s SmartThings app for iOS brings with it a neat addition – the ability to activate routines with Siri voice commands. This includes routines you’ve created in the SmartThings app. It works through compatibility with Siri Shortcuts, which is the built-in iOS feature that lets you automate multiple-step routines. You can […]
Read MoreSamsung DeX should empower budget phone users, not be a premium perk
I was an avid Samsung DeX user for more than a year before switching platforms in search of something better suited for my blogging and web browsing needs. I did it to familiarize myself with the platform, but I couldn’t stick with it for longer than I did. Mind you, I’m still a fan of […]
Read MoreGet a Samsung 43-inch TV for free with Verizon home internet plans
If you have been planning on getting a new home internet connection in the US, now is a great time to go for it because you can get a Samsung TV for free with it. Verizon is offering Samsung’s Q7F QLED 43-inch TV with new home internet plans. The offer is valid on 5G Home […]
Read MoreSamsung US early Black Friday deals: Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, Watch8 Classic and more
Black Friday and the adjoining Cyber Monday are coming soon, but some deals have arrived early. Here are some Samsung offers to give you a jump start on holiday shopping. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is available with a $300 discount with nothing extra required. If you have an old device you want to get […]
Read MoreThe Galaxy S26 Ultra might reward all you patient Galaxy S21 Ultra users next year
Anyone who is still using the Galaxy S21 Ultra in 2025 might be doing so because they never agreed with the direction Samsung took with the Galaxy S22 Ultra in 2022. Some Galaxy S fans never embraced the fact that the best S-series phone essentially became a Note in disguise. But judging by leaks, next […]
Read MoreApple Watch Series 11 Titanium Model Gets Big $120 Discount on Amazon, Plus More Watch Deals
Amazon today has a steep discount on the 46mm cellular Apple Watch Series 11 with the Natural Titanium Case and Natural Milanese Loop. You can get this model for $679.00, down from $799.00, one of the biggest sales we’ve tracked to date on any Series 11 model. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some […]
Read MoreiOS 26.2 Available Next Month With These 8 New Features
Apple released the first iOS 26.2 beta last week. The upcoming update includes a handful of new features and changes on the iPhone, including a new Liquid Glass slider for the Lock Screen’s clock, offline lyrics in Apple Music, and more. In a recent press release, Apple confirmed that iOS 26.2 will be released to […]
Read MoreGalaxy A06’s final update underlines how different its 5G twin really is
Samsung began updating the Galaxy A06 with One UI 8 nearly two weeks ago. We said it was the last major Android OS update for the phone, and that’s true. But only if you have the right — or perhaps the wrong — Galaxy A06 version. As you most likely know, two Galaxy A06 versions […]
Read MoreHuawei continues to lead the Chinese foldable market by a huge margin, Honor follows
According to the latest IDC report, Huawei led the Chinese foldable market in the first three quarters (January to September) with a very comfortable margin, securing a whopping 68.9% of the pie. In second place is Honor with 11.2% of the market, followed by vivo with 5%, Oppo with 4.9%, and Samsung with 4.3%. It’s […]
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