We all need a little extra security in the world. Helmets for our bikes, bumpers on our cars — we could all use a little extra padding for what this world throws at us. This is especially true of our phones and other delicate devices. They have to live hard, often being tossed haphazardly into …
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Low on Storage? Delete Your Unused Android Apps
It’s always a good time to free up space on your Android phone — whether you’re getting an “insufficient storage” alert or you’re preparing your phone to download Android 12. A great place to start is deleting your old apps that you no longer use. Apps are notorious storage eaters, and it’s all too easy to accumulate a bunch of apps for stores you …
Read More »Android 12 brings the Galaxy S22 a kill switch for your camera and mic
Android 12 hit newer Androids like the Pixel 6 last fall, and it will also come installed on the new Samsung Galaxy S22. The upgraded OS will roll out to even more phones later this year. We were excited about a lot of Android 12’s new features (and even found some hidden ones), but the privacy upgrades particularly caught our eye. These privacy features are designed to …
Read More »This Android 12 Feature Makes Reading in Bed a Little Easier
There are many Android phones on the market, but the newest are Samsung’s Galaxy S22, S22 Plus and S22 Ultra. Announced at the company’s February Unpacked event (alongside the Galaxy Tab S8), the three phones have different specs and price points, but offer significant upgrades to last year’s Galaxy S21. They even run on Android 12, and will likely offer …
Read More »9 great reads from CNET this week: Samsung phones, breaking bitcoin, Instagram beauty and more
This week we met the latest top-of-the-line phones from Samsung, the $1,200 Galaxy S22 Ultra, the $1,000 S22 Plus and the $800 just plain S22. (Here’s a cheat sheet to help you parse the particulars.) And not a moment too soon: Apple’s been making steady progress in locking up the market for premium smartphones, at Samsung’s expense. The arrival of …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S22 vs. Plus vs. Ultra: The difference is in the details
Samsung took to its virtual Unpacked stage on Wednesday to show off its next-gen Galaxy S22 lineup, consisting of the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy S22 Ultra. All three models are available for preorder now. The phones’ features, such as their cameras, have been upgraded for 2022. The Galaxy S22 Ultra (right) looks quite different from the S21 Ultra. Richard …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs. Pixel 6 Pro: It’s a tough call
Samsung unveiled its brand new Galaxy S22 series at its Unpacked event on Wednesday, spearheaded by the $1,200 Galaxy S22 Ultra phone. As usual, the Ultra represents the most expensive, nonfoldable handset the South Korean electronics giant has on tap — and it’s loaded with the best mobile tech the company has to offer. There’s a big, vibrant screen, a high-powered processor and …
Read More »Alienware 34 QD
Dell’s gaming brand Alienware pulled out all the stops for its CES 2022 slate of announcements, and two of the most notable debut products are landing at lower prices than we expected — not that we’re complaining. First, we have the x14, the company’s first entry in the booming 14-inch gaming laptop market. When Alienware announced it in January, the …
Read More »Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra should have been a Chromebook
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra looks like it’s going to be amazing if your tablet is feeling a little too small these days. Announced at Samsung’s Unpacked event on Wednesday with its new Galaxy S22 phones, the Tab S8 Ultra is a gigantic 14.6-inch premium tablet with a full-size detachable backlit keyboard that includes a touchpad and support for an …
Read More »Samsung’s S22 Ultra kicks the Galaxy Note to the curb
Samsung hasn’t officially said the Galaxy Note is gone for good, but it doesn’t have to. Just take one look at the Galaxy S22 Ultra, Samsung’s new premium phone, and you can see it’s the spitting image of the Note. The Galaxy S Ultra line has been inching towards Galaxy Note status for years. It was particularly clear in 2021 …
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