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Nokia Has a New Logo

HMD Nokia has shifted a lot over the decades. You might know it for its Android phones, or the Windows phones before that, or the legendary feature phones before that. But one thing has remained the same: the logo. Now, it’s changing. Nokia has announced a brand-new logo ahead of MWC 2023, changing both its iconic typeface and the iconic shade of blue that has been associated with the company for decades. And when we say decades, we mean more…

This Mophie Portable Battery Also Has an AC Plug

Mophie Most of us are carrying around more devices than ever before, which has led to the popularity of more powerful battery banks. Morphie has a few new batteries to keep all your devices juiced up all the time, even if you’re on the go. Mophie has announced a range of three new power banks, including the 10,000 mAh Powerstation and the 20,000 mAh Powerstation XL. Both batteries provide charging up to 20W when juiced up, and they can also…

Samsung Is Also Working on Satellite-Based Texting

Justin Duino / How-To Geek The iPhone 14 introduced an Emergency SOS feature that uses satellites to send short messages and location data, and other companies are rushing to offer similar features. Samsung has now entered the space race with its own modem technology. Samsung Electronics has confirmed that it developed a technology for direct connection between smartphones and satellites, using the latest 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) standard defined by 3GPP. The solution allows phones to send and receive data…

Stop Putting Expensive Gadgets in Cheap Cases

If you’ve just dropped over $1,000 on a flagship smartphone, you may feel like your budget has been expended. There are a ton of options when it comes to cases, and you may spot a cheap one you like. Unfortunately, you’ll save at the checkout, but cheaping out will cost you dearly in the long run. There are a bunch of reasons you shouldn’t opt for the cheap option when picking a case for your device, and it doesn’t only…

Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra Launches Today, Here Are the Best Deals

The pre-order period is over—Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Ultra has officially launched. This excellent flagship phone achieved a near-perfect score in our review, and you can buy it at a huge discount for a limited time. Customers who want to stick with their existing carrier will find the best Galaxy S23 Ultra deals at Samsung’s website. The company is offering discounts up to $750 with an eligible trade-in, bringing the S23 Ultra’s price down to just $450. (Note that this is…

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Has Arrived, With Discounts

Justin Duino / How-To Geek Samsung revealed the Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus, as well as the S23 Ultra, earlier in February as the company’s new mainstream flagship smartphones. Now the pre-order period is officially over, and it’s up for regular purchase. Samsung’s new phones are now officially available for purchase, and the prices match what we already knew — the base S23 starts at $800, the S23 Plus starts at $1,000, and the S23 Ultra will set you back…

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: The Total Package…Again

Rating: 9/10 ? 1 - Absolute Hot Garbage 2 - Sorta Lukewarm Garbage 3 - Strongly Flawed Design 4 - Some Pros, Lots Of Cons 5 - Acceptably Imperfect 6 - Good Enough to Buy On Sale 7 - Great, But Not Best-In-Class 8 - Fantastic, with Some Footnotes 9 - Shut Up And Take My Money 10 - Absolute Design Nirvana Price: Starting At $1,359 Amazon Samsung Smartphones are an incredibly personal thing. We carry them everywhere, interact with…

The Best Cases for the Galaxy S23 Ultra

Therefore, no expense should be spared in protecting your Galaxy S23 Ultra. Thankfully, even the best protective cases for the Galaxy S23 Ultra cost only a fraction of its retail price. In this roundup, we have rounded up the best Galaxy S23 Ultra cases to protect your device against wear and tear, smudges, scratches, liquids, accidental drops, and more. What to Look For In a Protective Case Protection: Whether you’re talking about the best cases for Z Fold 4 or…

What Is a Phone Gimbal, and Why Should I Use One?

A camera gimbal for your smartphone will prevent unwanted jerks or shaking and deliver professional-level video without expensive equipment.Everyone can record decent videos these days, thanks to smartphones. However, after taking what is hopefully a beautiful video, many realize it’s shaky and not very smooth or stable. It turns out humans don’t have the steadiest hands, which is why you need a camera gimbal. Gimbals for a smartphone or DSLR aren’t anything new. These fantastic gadgets have been around forever…

Order the OnePlus 11 Today for a Free Storage Upgrade

Following its launch event earlier this month, the impressive new OnePlus 11 5G flagship phone is available everywhere starting today. You’ll get a big 6.7-inch 120Hz display and specs similar to the Galaxy S23 Ultra, starting at only $699. Plus, you’ll get a free storage upgrade if you order now. OnePlus is back to its old ways. By that, I mean the company delivered a well-rounded flagship smartphone with all the latest bells and whistles, yet it doesn’t cost anywhere…

We Wish Samsung Would Steal More Great iPhone Features Like This

The One UI 5.1 update is now rolling out to Samsung Galaxy smartphones, and it includes an exclusive feature for new S23 devices—the ability to remove a photo’s background in a single tap. This feature was shamelessly stolen from iOS, but you won’t hear me complaining. To use the Galaxy S23’s image-clipping tool, simply open a photo in the Samsung Gallery app. Then, tap and hold the subject of your photo. It will lift away from the background, and a…

Maybe the Pixel 7 Won’t Suck at Scrolling Anymore

The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are pretty great, but they’re not without problems. However, it looks like Google finally acknowledged one of its biggest issues and claimed a fix is coming soon. We’ve seen complaints about battery life, eSIM problems, and screen glitches. And while Google’s fixed most of those, the biggest issue for most is that scrolling is awful on the phone. The screen is jittery or inconsistent, and users all over Reddit have reported Pixel 7 Pro screen scrolling glitches and…