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While there's no direct option to disable voicemail on Android, there are still a few ways to do so alongside a few workarounds. You can ask your carrier to disable voicemail, fill up the voicemail storage by recording your own voicemails, or use/disable call forwarding to forward them or stop voicemails from accommodating.
Samsung's One UI 7 includes a hidden option that helps to group together all the less important and unnecessary alerts in one, and it is called Filter notifications. To use this feature, head over to Settings > Notifications > Advanced settings > Filter notifications.
One of the easiest ways to hide apps on a Google Pixel is by using Private Space. Some of the other methods involve using a third-party launcher like Lawnchair or Niagara launcher, using a third-party app called Amarok Hide, or by disabling the app you want to hide.
To increase the battery longevity of your phone, you can set a charging limit to your Samsung smartphone. This can be done from the settings app, just head to Battery > Battery protection and set it to Maximum.
Duplicate notifications can be annoying but Google has a workaround on Pixel devices where dismissing the notification on one Google Pixel phone will also dismiss it on another Pixel say, the Tablet. The setting can be found on the Notifications settings page on Pixels and can be toggled on. The feature will dismiss duplicate notification on your main device if the same notification is dismissed on another Pixel device. Some of the other ways to dismiss duplicate notifications is by disabling certain notification channels of the app that keeps sending you duplicate notifications.
With the One UI 7 update, Samsung has added some new home screen customization options within their devices. One them includes the option to hide app labels which appear under them. This helps to create a clean and minimal looking home screen setup. We have discussed where to find this option and use it to hide app labels in this read.
The Now bar is the new Dynamic Island like feature that is a part of the One UI 7 update. It shows the live status of ongoing activities on the lock screen. However, some folks could find it obtrusive which is why we have discusses the steps to disable this feature on Samsung smartphones in this guide.
How to Switch to Vertical App Drawer in One UI 7 on Samsung Galaxy Phones
Anshuman Jain
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Samsung has finally added an option to change to a vertical scrolling app drawer in the One UI 7 update, and it can be easily done through the three dot menu in the search bar of the app drawer itself. In this guide, we have laid out the process in an easily digestable manner so that you can also enjoy the new modern layout.
The Galaxy S25 is the newest device to continue the legacy. If you're in the market for a small phone, the S25 and Pixel 9 are your best bets. The Galaxy S25 is a better small phone on paper all thanks to its slimmer chassis, smaller design, lighter weight, and more pocketable overall size. The only areas Pixel 9 takes the edge are in the camera department and battery, although by just a slight margin.
Android’s New Identity Check Feature is Rolling out to Pixel Devices
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google is finally rolling out Identity Check to Pixel devices. Once set up, the feature will activate when your phone is outside the zone you set up in Trusted places. Android will then ask your biometrics to access things like your Google account settings and information-sensitive pages. This ensures that in the event your phone is stolen, even if the thief knows the PIN or password of your device, they cannot access sensitive information without biometrics.
The Galaxy S25 series not only has new colors that pop off but a set of decent-looking wallpapers that you could use on your old Galaxy smartphone. Just click on the Google Drive link to download your favorite wallpaper and set it in Display and Wallpaper settings.
We have compiled all the new features, updates, and changes that we have seen in the latest Android 16 Developer Preview 2. This includes features like Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock, Notification Cooldown, Bluetooth Audio sharing, and a revamped settings page.
With the One UI 7 update, Samsung has introduced a new quick settings panel that is divided into two pages. One shows all your notifications, while the other is reserved for quick settings and toggles. While the new layout is better for readability, many would prefer to go back to the older look and that is why we will discuss how to change it in this read.
Samsung's latest update One UI 7 offers a slew of customization features. Among them is the ability to tweak the look and feel of your Samsung phone's lock screen. You can apply different wallpaper effects, add new clock styles, get new widgets, and replace lock-screen shortcuts. In this read, we'll give you step-by-step instructions on how to give your One UI lock screen the desired makeover.
Samsung is including a new Call transcripts feature with One UI 7 update which allows users to create a transcript of their call recording with the help of AI. This feature is a part of the Galaxy AI suite. However, another benefit of this new feature is the addition of the call recording option which has been missing on Samsung Galaxy smartphones in the U.S.
Samsung is all set to introduce a new form factor in its Galaxy series called the Galaxy S25 Edge. The phone will slot somewhere in between the S25 Ultra and S25 Plus. It will be 1mm thinner than the S25 Plus and will come dual-rear cameras. Battery-wise, expect a 4,500 mAh cell that charges at 25W, which is lower capacity than the S25 Plus. The phone could launch sometime in May this year.
One UI 7 brings a useful AI addition called the Writing assist which works with all third party apps including social media apps and email clients. It can help fix grammatical errors, change the tone of the text, summarize it, divide it into bullet points or create tables, and even lets you compose text from scratch.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 9 Pro XL: A Battle of Android Supremacy
Abubakar Mohammed
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Ultimately, the choice between the two depends on your needs. If you need great performance and customization with the added flexibility of an extra telephoto camera, it might be worth spending extra and getting the S25 Ultra. However, if you love the Pixel experience, couldn't care less about the performance, and want solid, consistent cameras, the Pixel 9 Pro XL or even the Pixel 9 Pro are solid devices.
Samsung has finally launched the S25 Ultra today and as you may know, it isn't very different from last year's S24 Ultra. It does feature a few minor upgrades hardware-wise, like an upgraded 50 MP ultrawide snapper, Qi2 charging, and a more ergonomic design. The main differenciating factor is the Snapdragon 8 Elite in the S25 Ultra which is almost 40% faster and efficient. Other than that, we'd suggest to stick to the S24 Ultra or buy it over the S25 Ultra because it's more value for money.
With the release of the Galaxy S25 series. Samsung has introduced a bunch of new Galaxy AI features that have come out with these new devices and in this read, we go through each of them one of these AI functionalities one by one.
Samsung has released the S25 series which includes the S25, S25+ and the S25 Ultra. All these devices come in four new colors options, and in this post, we have detailed all the new colors and discussed the one's the we liked.
Galaxy Unpacked 2025: How to Watch Galaxy S25 Series Launch Live
Abubakar Mohammed
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The Galaxy Unpacked 2025 will be held on Wednesday, January 22, and will be live-streamed at 6 PM GMT on Samsung's official website, Samsung's YouTube channel, and Samsung Newsroom. The Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra — all expected to sport Qualcomm's latest 8 Elite SoC. Samsung is also expected to give a sneak peek of other things its been working on.
The One UI 7 update, based on Android 15, will soon be available for Samsung devices. The new update is expected to bring significant design changes. Eligible devices include Samsung smartphones and tablets released within the last two years, particularly the S and Z series, as well as select A and M series models.
Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked is almost upon us, and there's a lot to look forward to in the event. One of the main highlights of the events will be the Galaxy S25 series, but there's a lot more to look forward to in the event. Some of the things include One UI 7 launch, new Galaxy AI features, and upcoming device announcements.
There are many ways to scan QR codes on Google Pixel devices. Some of the best methods is by using the Pixel Camera, Lockscreen shortcut, and using the standalone Google Lens app. Besides, you can also scan a QR code using the QR code scanner Quick Setting tile and from the Google Lens option in Google Photos.
Screen recording on a Google Pixel device is quite easy. All you need to do is tap the Screen recording tile from Quick Settings and choose if you want to record the whole screen or an app. Once done, you can stop recording by tapping the screen recording timer pill and tapping stop recording.
AMBER stands for America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response and is used to send users alerts about missing people or children. However, if you don't want to see AMBER alerts because you find them disruptive, and want to turn them off on your Android phone, all you need to do is go to Wireless emergency alerts and turn the feature off.
There are multiple ways to factory reset a Pixel, and each can be used depending on the context of the issue. The easiest way to do is is from Settings. You can also factory reset a Pixel from the recovery, from Find My Device, and using Android Flash Tool.
Google introduced Audio Magic Eraser in the Pixel 8 series and it's one of the easiest ways to fix issues like wind noise, enhance speech, and reduce the overall noise. All you need to do is go to Photos > Settings > Audio Eraser.
While the basic method to take a screenshot on an Android device has remained the same, there are other ways to take screenshots on Android. Some of them are three-finger swipe gestures, double tap, Quick Assist ball, using Gemini, and taking scrolling screenshots.
Capturing long or scrolling screenshots can come in really handy especially when the length of the content on the screen is too long to fit into one screenshot. Most Android UIs come with built-in scrolling screenshot feature, but if your device is old, you can use a third-party app called LongShot.
A custom ROM is one of the ways by which you can revive your old Phone that's no longer supported by the manufacturer. For starters, the new Evolution X, Derpfest, and Project Elixir are all great ROMs with endless customization options. However, if you want to avoid Google services and its data tracking, you could give GrapheneOS a try.
Samsung has released the first build of OneUI 7 Beta which is based on Android for their Galaxy S24 series of devices, and based upon that, we have created a list of all the new changes coming with this new upgrade. It includes redesigned app icons, quick settings, notification panel, camera app and more.
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Gemini on Android now lets you perform local actions quickly, thanks to the Utilities extension. You can also perform multiple local actions at once. For example, you can say, "Turn off battery saver and take a selfie with a 10-second timer."
After using the Oppo Find X8 Pro for two days straight and testing out its key aspects, I will be sharing my first impressions of the device in terms of design, display, camera, performance and battery to tell you whether this phone is worth your hard earned money.
This App Brings the Power of Pixel Screenshots to Any Android Phone
Sagnik Das Gupta
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PixelShot is a new Android app that imitates the Pixel Screenshots experience on any Android device. Here's all that you need to know about it!
HyperOS 2 Update Release Schedule: See if Your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO Phone is Supported
Abubakar Mohammed
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Xiaomi has released an official list of devices that are eligible for the latest HyperOS 2 update. The update roll out will start with the Xiaomi 14T series by the end of November, followed by all the other Redmi, POCO, and Xiaomi devices in December.
In our benchmark testing, we find that Snapdragon 8 Elite's Oryon CPU performs better than Arm's Cortex cores, available in Dimensity 9400. That said, on the GPU front, Dimensity 9400 outranks the Snapdragon 8 Elite narrowly. To find out all the benchmark numbers, go through our in-depth comparison.
We have compared the Snapdragon 8 Elite and A18 Pro by running various benchmarks including Geekbench, 3DMark, AnTuTu, and more. In our Geekbench test, the A18 Pro beats the Snapdragon 8 Elite in single-core tasks, however, in multi-core, the Snapdragon 8 Elite outranks the A18 Pro. In GPU performance, the Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers a stellar performance.
We have conducted several benchmarks on the Snapdragon 8 Elite to evaluate its performance and efficiency. The 2nd-gen Oryon CPU is truly impressive and the new Adreno 830 GPU hits it out of the park. Go through our article to check all our findings.
The OnePlus Open 2 Could Just Prove to Be My Favorite 2025 Foldable
Sagnik Das Gupta
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A new leak suggests that the OnePlus Open 2 could be quite the notable upgrade from the OnePlus Open, bringing a bigger screen, slimmer design, and even wireless charging to the table. Here are all the details!
Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Dimensity 9400: MediaTek Outshines Qualcomm in One Way
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Snapdragon 8 Elite does better than Dimensity 9400 in CPU performance. However, in graphics tests, the Dimensity 9400 narrowly beats the Snapdragon 8 Elite.