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Many Android users are experiencing problems with sending and receiving messages. The issue has now lasted for days. An update to Google’s carrier services app seems to be the culprit. If you’ve had trouble with SMS services on your Android phone lately, you’re not alone. Many users with LG, OnePlus, Samsung, Motorola, and other Android phones are reporting that they’ve been unable to send and receive messages for the past couple of days.
The Samsung Galaxy S11 — A.K.A. the Galaxy S20 — is set to launch on February 11. How do we know this? Unfortunately for Samsung, an official promotional video went live a little early which outs the date of its marquee Unpacked 2020 event.
The video was spotted by Max Weinbach (XDA Developers) and Twitter user @water8192. It shows two boxy shapes emerging from beneath a cover. At the end of the video, the boxes settle into the Galaxy logo and February 11, 2020 is stated as the date for the Unpacked event.
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Samsung is reportedly working on a secure file sharing app. The app, dubbed Private Share, uses blockchain technology. Samsung already has its nifty Quick Share functionality for local file sharing, as well as UWB-based sharing for the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Now, it appears that the firm is working on a way to secure files after they’ve been shared.
SamMobile reports that Samsung is working on a feature dubbed Private Share.
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Specs have reportedly leaked for Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro. The true wireless earbuds could offer 28 hours of battery life and IPX7 water resistance. They would last about 20 percent longer than their Galaxy Live predecessor. There might not be much mystery left to the Galaxy Buds Pro by the time they’re official. Well-known leaker Ishan Agarwal has given 91mobiles what he says are full specs for the Galaxy Buds Pro, and they’re good news if battery life is a deciding factor in your choice of true wireless earbuds.
What’s the LG V50’s price, when will it be released, and when can you buy it? We’ve rounded up all the LG V50 availability details we could find.
LG V50 price Sprint’s current LG V50 price tag is $24 per month with $0 down with a Sprint Flex 18-month lease plan. This is just for a limited time, and the carrier says that is half of its normal lease price. The normal, non-contract price of the phone is set at $1,152.
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Samsung’s latest flagships have arrived. On the surface, the Galaxy S22 series might not look too different from its predecessor, but there are plenty of changes. From updated software to an improved camera, there’s a lot to sink your teeth into. The only question is where to start. We’ve had some time to test the devices, so here are 10 Samsung Galaxy S22 tips and tricks to boost your smartphone experience.
Motorola’s Moto G line has always been popular with consumers. The series has traditionally offered great value to users, with a streamlined Android experience and all the Google apps you might need for your daily life. But over the last couple of years, Moto has started to branch its devices into specific use cases. We’ve seen such phones as the Moto G Power, the Moto G Stylus, and even the Motorola One Macro, each offering specific features a customer might want in a device.
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A security researcher was able to hack ATMs and point-of-sale systems by simply waving his phone. He used a collection of bugs to manipulate the machines and trigger a decade-old software vulnerability. His trick allowed him to crash the machines, collect credit card data from them, and even “jackpot” some ATMs. Many people have probably fantasized about getting more money out of an ATM than they have in their bank accounts.
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Samsung revealed today that updates to One UI 3.1.1 are coming to all its foldables. That includes the Samsung Galaxy Fold from 2019. It’s nice to see Samsung keeping its ultra-expensive foldables up-to-date, regardless of age. When Samsung launched its most recent foldables, they landed with a new version of One UI. The 3.1.1 version of the software introduced a few new features, such as Drag & Split, which makes opening links much easier and intuitive.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3While not without its issues, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 excels in key areas where its competitors do not, including its premium build quality, exceptional battery life, and the availability of a fast and accurate fingerprint reader, all for an impressive sub-$200 price point. Table of contents
Along with a larger focus on affordability this year in the mid-range and high-end segments, there has also been a slew of lower-end smartphones launched, falling in the sub-$200 category, that have proved to be impressive as well.