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This Setting Change Could Save You A Lot Of Google Storage Space

staff@slashgear.com (Nate Williams) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0000

If you back up your phone to Google's cloud services, one setting could cause the same files to be backed up twice, wasting precious storage space.

5 Samsung One UI Features You Should Turn Off On Your Galaxy Phone Right Now

staff@slashgear.com (Sagar Naresh) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Samsung's One UI is one of the most popular Android skins around, and it adds a ton of extra features. Not all of them are all that desirable, though.

4 Android Phones That Will Get Software Updates Until 2030 And Beyond

staff@slashgear.com (Marc Magrini) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0000

You may be surprised to find that these four Android phones and their manufacturers have a gameplan for software updates until 2030 and beyond.

If Your Samsung Phone Has A Shield In The Battery Icon, Here's What It Means

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Samsung's battery icon shows a shield symbol for a reason, and knowing what it means can help you decide how to handle charging and battery health settings.

4 Drawbacks Of Buying A Google Pixel Phone

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:45:00 +0000

Google's Pixel phones have real strengths, but a handful of trade-offs might change how you feel about buying one instead of a different Android.

4 Reasons Why You Should Consider Buying A Foldable Phone

staff@slashgear.com (Jam Kotenko) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Foldable phones have a number of well-publicized negatives, but there are also many reasons why they may be right for you. Here are some of their perks.

17 Features You Probably Didn't Know Came With Your Google Pixel Phone

staff@slashgear.com (Jordan Wirth) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:30:00 +0000

If you just got your first Pixel or are upgrading from an older model, these are some of the features that come with your phone.

5 Ways You Can Speed Up A Google Pixel Phone

staff@slashgear.com (Sagar Naresh) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:30:00 +0000

The Google Pixel line includes some premium phones, but all of them will slow down without some basic maintenance.

7 Parts Of Your Phone You Should Replace Or Have Repaired ASAP (If They're Broken)

staff@slashgear.com (Kris Henges) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Nobody likes having to replace an expensive smartphone prematurely, so when some part of yours breaks, consider saving a little money and getting it repaired.

How Does Apple Make Its 'E' Series iPhones So Affordable?

staff@slashgear.com (Eric Hamilton) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:45:00 +0000

The iPhone E models pick up where the previous SE models left off, offering affordable entry into Apple's hardware ecosystem. Doing that takes tradeoffs.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Vs. Galaxy S26: Every Major Difference

staff@slashgear.com (Rahul Srinivas) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:58:14 +0000

Samsung's new, stockier Galaxy Z Fold 8 is pretty cool, but is it worth paying the extra money when you could just get a Galaxy S26 instead? Let's compare.

Samsung Just Dropped The Z Fold 8 And Z Flip 8, But Those Aren't The Only New Devices

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:38:55 +0000

Samsung has dropped the first official details for its next set of foldable devices from the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip lines. Here's what you can expect.

Apple Is Barely Talking About One Of iOS 27's Biggest CarPlay Changes

staff@slashgear.com (Rahul Srinivas) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Apple is rolling out a number of changes to CarPlay with the iOS 27 update, including one big new feature that it's kept surprisingly quiet about.

5 Reasons Why Your Phone Is Taking Blurry Photos At Night (And How To Fix It)

staff@slashgear.com (Jowi Morales) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Smartphones helped make photography more accessible than ever, but they're not without flaws.

Is Starlink Better Than A Satellite Phone? Here's What To Know

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Starlink high-speed internet and satellite phones both use satellites to get signal, but it depends on the situation when it comes to which one is better.

5 Cheaper Android Phones That Outshine The Google Pixel 10 Pro In Value

staff@slashgear.com (Adnan Ahmed) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Google's Pixel 10 Pro is a great phone, but it isn't cheap. Here are a few Android phones that offer a more compelling blend of specs and price.

Here's Where You Can Find Downloads On An iPhone

staff@slashgear.com (Zohaib Ahmed) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0000

Tired of downloading a file on your iPhone only for it to completely vanish? Discover the exact folders where iOS secretly stashes your documents.

OnePlus Is Leaving The US Behind – So What Happens To Your Phone?

staff@slashgear.com (Rahul Srinivas) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0000

OnePlus, the smartphone maker known for its "flagship killers" is officially leaving the U.S. market. Here's what that means to people who own those devices.

5 Hidden Features Of Your Android Phone's Power Button

staff@slashgear.com (Sagar Naresh) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0000

The power button isn't just for turning off your phone anymore. Here's everything it can do.

Once You See How Many Times You Pick Up Your Phone Each Day, You Won't Be Able To Ignore It

staff@slashgear.com (Shane Schmid) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0000

Your phone may be more demanding of your attention than you realize. Daily habits, notifications, and dopamine all help explain the constant checking.