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Two major markets have seen record-breaking sales for Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series
Samsung struggled with smartphone sales in 2023, selling 230 million phones worldwide, as, for the first time, Apple dominated the market for the entire year.

Would a lower-priced Galaxy Fold be enough to persuade you to buy a foldable phone?
Is a Cheaper Galaxy Fold All That Would Take to Convince You to Get a Foldable? As you may know, the world of Samsung foldables is quite an expensive place.

Uncovering the Surprising Advantages of the Moto G04 and G24
In a world of ever-increasing smartphone prices, sometimes it’s easy to feel priced out of the market.

RedMagic phones now available for beta testing in the US
Big companies like Apple, Google, and Samsung are always trying to keep their phones up to date software-wise.

Upgrade Your Storage for Free with OnePlus 12 Pre-Order – Trade in Any Phone in Any Condition!
OnePlus has just had the global launch of its latest flagship killer — the OnePlus 12 is up for pre-order for everyone!

Fortnite to return to iOS in the EU, according to Epic.
New Rules in the European Union will allow Fortnite to return to iOS in Europe in 2024 If you love playing Fortnite on your iPhone, we have good news and bad news.

Is the pre-order deal for the OnePlus 12R enough to make it the top budget phone choice?
OnePlus has launched two new phones – the flagship OnePlus 12 and the budget-friendly OnePlus 12R.

Upcoming HMD phones to be launched with at least six different codenames revealed in rumors
HMD Global is rumored to launch at least six different phones this year, with codenames such as Pulse, Legend, Pulse+, Legend Plus, Pulse Pro, and Legend Pro.

T-Mobile’s Strong Performance Continues into 2024 as Another Strong Quarter and Year are Forecasted
T-Mobile expects 2024 to be a strong year with a surge in net new postpaid phone additions. The carrier credits this expected growth to its 5G coverage and promotional efforts.

Will the Galaxy S24 finally surpass the Galaxy S10 in this aspect?
Samsung vs. Samsung: the battle rages on! So far, Samsung is winning, but, on the other hand, Samsung is not giving up and doesn’t want to lose.

Apple reveals major updates to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the EU set to roll out in March
Apple recently announced that it will be making some significant changes in the European Union.

Google Photos app introduces a new, convenient feature
Phones Canada has just rolled out a new feature for Android and iOS users of the Google Photos app called Photo Stacks.

Some users may experience crashing after recent updates to YouTube Android app
Recent updates to the YouTube app for Android have reportedly caused a number of users to experience crashes.
How the body temperature thermometer in the Pixel 8 Pro functions
Google Pixel users have received the first Pixel feature drop of 2024, and Pixel 8 Pro users got an extra bonus with the device’s built-in thermometer gaining a new capability: measuring body…

iOS 17.4 beta launches with App sideloading and alternative browser engines in the EU
Apple has just released the iOS 17.4 beta developer beta 1. Following the wide public release of iOS 17.3 just a few days ago, the writing was on the wall for a new developer build.

T-Mobile Subscribers Experiencing Challenges in Redeeming Their Complimentary “Hulu On Us” Benefit
T-Mobile’s new Hulu “On Us” promotion has just launched, allowing new or existing Go5G Next subscribers to receive free Hulu indefinitely.

Apple’s Latest Ad Proclaims iPhone 15’s ‘Ceramic Shield’ Outshines Angry Bird
The iPhone 15 series continues to receive strong advertising from Apple, showcasing the durability and battery life of the devices.

Apple Takes the Lead in China’s Smartphone Market for the First Time
Last year, Apple came in first place in global smartphone shipments, despite not being in the top five in the world’s second most populous nation, China.

Google Meet introduces closed captions in over 30 languages with latest update
Captions and translated captions are very useful features for Google Meet users.

Meta introduces new, stricter message settings for teenagers on Facebook and Instagram
Following its recent changes to the teen’s experience on its social apps, a stricter message setting for teens who are using Instagram and Facebook has been introduced.
Introducing the new Mint color option for the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
Google has officially confirmed Mint as a new color option for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.

Motorola Unveils New Low-Cost Phone with Massive 6,000mAh Battery
Motorola has officially unveiled yet another budget-friendly smartphone to kick off this year.

Is Wear OS 5, the next-generation smartwatch software based on Android 14, coming soon?
Major Wear OS updates don’t come around often, and if you happen to own a Pixel Watch or a Galaxy Watch, you likely already know it. However, the next generation of Wear OS seems to be on its way.
Exciting Updates for Pixel Phones: January Feature Drop Introduces Circle to Search, Magic Compose, and Other New Features
Pixel phone users are in for a treat with the first Pixel feature drop of 2024.

