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For those who are unaware Tasker is an app that provides users with countless possibilities of automating actions on their mobile device, anything from checking the temperature of their smart home to sending a text message when the battery dies. The possibilities are limitless. Imagine having that ability right on your wrist, and if you […]
Samsung announced the Gear S smartphone in August this year featuring a 2-inch curved Super AMOLED touchscreen, full 2G/3G connectivity, and a bunch of sensors in a device which is very small when compared to a usual smartphone. Today, Samsung has published a blogpost explaining how hard it was for their designers and engineers to conceptualise, design, and […]
In May 2020, the NFC Forum introduced NFC Wireless Charging, a standard for offering wireless charging over Near-Field Communication (NFC). This specification offers up to 1W of power transfer over a distance of 2cm. So, if there are two devices supporting this protocol, one device can send up to 1W of power to another device […]
Most Wear OS smartwatches last anywhere between one and two days on a single charge. Those who need smartwatches that last longer are forced to use a fitness band or a smartwatch with a custom operating system (from the likes of Coros, Garmin, Polar, and Suunto) that isn't so smart. Google is now trying to […]
Samsung hasn't had any credible competition in the Wear OS smartwatch space for a few years. However, starting this year, the company will face tough competition as rival smartphone brands have entered the Wear OS smartwatch space. OnePlus and Xiaomi have launched their new smartwatches running Wear OS to compete with the Galaxy Watch 6. […]
Samsung's ‘Modes and Routines‘ feature lets Galaxy device users automate tasks (Routines) and create system-wide settings presets (Modes). The feature is very clever but often feels optional, and because it works in the background more often than not, it's easy to forget it exists. However, there is at least one Mode in Modes and Routines […]
Google has announced a bunch of new features for Android ecosystem of devices. As we approach the end of this year, Google has surprised users by releasing new features to Android smartphones, Wear OS-based smartwatches, and Google TV-based smart TVs. Let us check them out in detail. First up, the Gboard app on Android smartphones […]
Late last year, Google promised to release more apps for Wear OS-based smartwatches. After the launch of the Gmail app for Wear OS last week, Google has now released the Google Calendar app for all recent Wear OS smartwatches, including Samsung's compatible Galaxy Watches. Google Calendar Wear OS app is now available The Google Calendar […]
The Galaxy Watch 6 and the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic are arguably the best smartwatches Android smartphone users can buy right now. However, the competition will soon heat up in the Wear OS smartwatch segment, and Samsung will face heat from Google, OnePlus, and Xiaomi soon as they seem to be preparing new Wear OS […]
The One UI Watch 5 update has massively expanded the concept of using your smartwatch through gestures. Samsung added a new feature called Universal Gestures, and now that the One UI Watch 5 update is out of beta and rolling out on live channels, it's time for us to take a closer look at how […]
There's a new Thom Browne Edition Galaxy bundle in town. Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold 5 Thom Browne Edition hours ago, and needless to say, the fresh release meets the expectations set by previous limited-edition runs. The luxurious bundle includes a phone, a smartwatch, and accessories, all featuring the Thom Browne color scheme and […]
This week started off strong for Galaxy Watch users. Yesterday, we got the One UI Watch 5 update for the Galaxy Watch 5 in Europe, but there's even more good news. The Galaxy Watch 4 is also getting the latest firmware update, except in the USA rather than Europe or other markets. We checked our […]
Last night, Samsung unveiled its newest smartwatches—Galaxy Watch 6 and the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic—during the Galaxy Unpacked event. Apart from a slimmer design, a brighter screen, and improved health tracking, the new smartwatches come with an improved processor. Both new smartwatches are powered by the Exynos W930, and Samsung has now officially announced it. […]
Samsung's conversational virtual assistant, Bixby Voice, is (artificially) intelligent enough to answer various queries about the phone and the outside world. It can also be voice-controlled to perform tasks such as playing a song in Samsung Music, connecting Galaxy Buds to your mobile device, ringing your phone, and more, and it can do all this […]
Well, I finally did it! I purchased my first Galaxy smartwatch, and I'm unsure if I should be glad I waited this long or be sorry I didn't do it earlier. What I am sure of is that I like this new gadget way more than I expected. After less than a week of using […]