Reminder: Don’t expect Always On Display wallpaper support with One UI 6.1 update

With the One UI 6.1 update for Galaxy smartphones and tablets so close to going live, owners with eligible devices are probably wondering what One UI 6.1 features their device will receive. The Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Tab S9 will be the […]

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Galaxy S24 Always On Display wallpaper: An important thing to know

Samsung’s latest flagship lineup, which consists of the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra, comes with the option to show a picture on the screen when the Always On Display feature is active. It’s an excellent addition to Always On Display that breaks the monotony of the traditional AOD implementation that only shows […]

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Always On Display may look a bit off on the Galaxy S24

Most of us at SamMobile have spent the last few days using the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra in preparation for our upcoming reviews. We have many things to say, so stay tuned for our in-depth analyses. But until we’re ready to discuss the new flagships at length, we’re sharing some of our findings […]

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Turn off Always On Display automatically at night on your Galaxy phone

Samsung has pioneered Always On Display technology for mobile phones. Other brands have borrowed AOD in recent years, but Samsung arguably does it best, especially with the release of the Galaxy S24 series, which boasts an upgraded AOD. The Always On Display is a useful tool that allows Galaxy phone users to get information about […]

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Galaxy S24 Always On Display wallpaper feature not coming to older devices

Samsung launched the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra with several exciting upgrades. On the software front, the new flagships run One UI 6.1, which brings a welcome upgrade for Samsung’s Always On Display (AOD) feature: you can now force Always On Display to show your lock screen wallpaper and widgets. Naturally, folks […]

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Samsung brings infinite possibilities with ‘Open Always Wins’ to Paris 2024 Olympics

Samsung, a longstanding global partner of the Olympic and Paralympic games, today announced its theme for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024. Samsung’s ‘Open always wins’ belief is its theme for the grand event, showcasing that new experiences bring new perspectives and infinite possibilities. The ‘Open always wins’ theme is the foundation of Samsung’s […]

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Galaxy S23 Ultra battery life is great even with Always On Display enabled

Apple’s Pro Max iPhone models are usually the bestsellers of every iPhone lineup, and one of the best features of those models is long-lasting battery life. Samsung’s Galaxy S Ultra handsets are the direct competitors to Apple’s Pro Max iPhones, and while they have plenty of amazing features, they have offered underwhelming battery life relative […]

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Force your Galaxy phone to always use the zoom camera with Camera Assistant

Camera Assistant is an add-on app Samsung launched in 2022 that enables you to customize some advanced aspects of the camera app. Samsung has added several features to the app since its initial launch, and you should give it a go if you have a compatible Galaxy phone. And if you have a Galaxy phone […]

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See media playback info on Samsung’s Always On Display

Samsung made Always On Display technology what it is today. Although more manufacturers – even Apple – use AOD nowadays, Samsung popularized the idea years ago. The Always On Display was made possible by the unique characteristics of AMOLED. OLED panels allow Galaxy phones to light up only a few pixels on the screen and […]

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I’ve always wished that Starfield had in-game radio, but now someone has actually made one and it’s amazing. From galactic conspiracy theorists to ABBA at light speed — you need to check this out.

What you need to know Starfield doesn’t have an in-game radio, but thankfully someone has made one featuring over 10 hours of custom content from music to talk radio. Starfield Radio hosts 5 stations and you can listen directly through the website, through Spotify, or using an in-game mod from Nexus Mods. The DJs are […]

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Switching from Windows 11 to Linux or Mac always gets attention, so why not when it’s in reverse?

I use Windows 11 every day, obviously. But I also use Linux and Chrome OS pretty much every day, too. I don’t use macOS because as much as I’ve tried, I can’t find anything to like about it. I do this in part to keep abreast of the competition, but also because I actually enjoy […]

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Star Wars Outlaws won’t always allow for free-flying despite being open world, but that isn’t a bad thing

What you need to know Star Wars Outlaws is an upcoming single-player, open world game for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC. Creative director Julian Gerighty has explained that the game focuses on full freedom of approach. Despite this, we recently learned that this action-adventure doesn’t allow for free-flying in space.  Star Wars Outlaws was […]

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The new Steam UI update added features I’ve always dreamed of having

The look and feel of Steam — Valve’s digital distribution service for PC games — hasn’t changed much in the last several years, but that’s no longer the case thanks to a major new update for its desktop software. Some of its upgrades are in the backend (Valve introduced a new framework that’ll make implementing […]

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Samsung may go after Apple with “Open always wins” catchphrase

Samsung is trying to secure a new advertising slogan. Specifically, the company applied to trademark the catchphrase “Open always wins.” Although it’s unclear what the slogan entails, the two new trademark applications found in Europe (EUIPO) and South Korea (KIPRIS) hold a few hints. The first thing that comes to mind upon seeing the “Open […]

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Kids headphones don’t always volume limit

After years of answering people’s questions about headphones, something that I run into with some regularity is parents seeking out an opinion on headphones for their child because, well, I’m a father too. However, the situation around kids headphones is pretty dire if I’m being honest. I often actually steer people away from getting them […]

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Redfall developer Arkane is working to remove the always online requirement

What you need to know Redfall is an upcoming open-world immersive shooter from Arkane Austin.  Arkane has received pushback for making the game always-online.  Studio head Harvey Smith confirmed the developers are looking into ways to disable this always-online functionality.  Redfall is scheduled to launch on May 2, 2023.  While the next big game from […]

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Why you can’t always use Bluetooth headphones on planes

If you’ve ever boarded an airplane, you’ve undoubtedly been informed that you need to turn off all your mobile electronic devices prior to takeoff. But as technology changes and services like in-flight Wi-Fi have become commonplace, is it strictly necessary to follow these guidelines? Do you have to turn off your Bluetooth headphones too? Yes, […]

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Samsung’s software update policy doesn’t always make it better than Google

If we had a dime for every time we have talked about and praised how Samsung’s software update policy leave everyone else in the Android space in the dust, we would, well, have a lot of dimes. And can you blame us? In addition to promising four years of OS upgrades for some devices, Samsung […]

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Samsung’s software update policy doesn’t always make it better than Google

If we had a dime for every time we have talked about and praised how Samsung’s software update policy leave everyone else in the Android space in the dust, we would, well, have a lot of dimes. And can you blame us? In addition to promising four years of OS upgrades for some devices, Samsung […]

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These robot vacuums will always keep your home office tidy, and they’re on sale for Cyber Monday

With the New Year fast approaching, healthy lifestyle resolutions are getting formed. One of more well-intentioned resolutions people often make that often fall to the wayside as the year progresses is to keep their homes clean and offices tidy. With 2023 on the horizon, you can enlist the help of a robot vacuum to help […]

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