WhatsApp compresses all the images and videos unless you share them as documents. And many people get annoyed by the drop in quality of images and videos shared through WhatsApp. Last year, the app introduced the ability to share HD (actually 4K resolution) quality media, but you have to explicitly select that option. If you […]
Read MoreWhile some OEMs don’t offer a virtual wallet solution for their phones, Samsung does. It’s called Samsung Pay, and it’s a part of the Samsung Wallet platform. However, Samsung Pay likely isn’t the only mobile payment solution you can use on your Galaxy device. Google offers its own, predictably called Google Pay. Even if you […]
Read MoreIn December 2023, Microsoft launched the Copilot app for Android, which offers many useful AI-powered features. It can answer your questions, write content for you, and create images for you among other things. Now, Microsoft has released a new beta version of the app (version 27.9.420225014) which brings the ability to set Copilot as the […]
Read MoreMicrosoft repeatedly attempted to persuade Apple to switch to Bing as the default search engine for Safari or even buy it outright, it has emerged. The information was disclosed in documents as part of Google’s ongoing antitrust case against the U.S. Justice Department (via CNBC). According to the filings, Microsoft approached Apple in 2009, 2013, […]
Read MoreApple announced an overwhelming number of changes to the app ecosystem in the European Union yesterday, and with the flood of information, there may have been a few details that were overlooked by developers and device users. We’ve rounded up a handful of lesser-known details that offer some clarification on what these updates mean for […]
Read MoreAfter updating to iOS 17.4, which is currently in beta, iPhone users in the EU will be prompted to choose a default web browser when they first open Safari. In an email today, Apple shared additional details about how this process will work. Apple said iPhone users in the EU will be presented with a […]
Read MoreWith the iOS 17.4 update, Apple is making sweeping changes to iOS in order to comply with the Digital Markets Act in the European Union. Apple is opening up the browser engine, and giving users more choice over what apps and services they use as the defaults on their devices. Users in the EU who […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Google has highlighted several measures and changes it intends to make in compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) after being listed as a gatekeeper by the European Commission. Some of the changes include additional consents for linked services, which will let users decide whether they want to continue sharing […]
Read MoreLike most other popular Android launchers, the Pixel Launcher features a universal search function that can dig through your phone’s settings, apps, contacts, and online for results, all in one convenient place. The recently-launched Android 14 QPR 2 Beta 3 has a new version of said launcher and a pretty interesting hidden settings menu called […]
Read MoreDark mode, aka night mode, has consistently been one of the most requested features by our readers. There’s almost universal appreciation for dark mode these days. All of us here perpetually have our phones turned to the black theme by default. Previously, SamMobile.com readers saw the light mode as the default whenever they visited the […]
Read MoreSamsung offers one of the most complete mobile experiences you can find. The proprietary One UI skin for Android is so much more than that, and over the years, Samsung has developed solid first-party apps for Galaxy device users. Despite this, you may have noticed that some Samsung apps on your Galaxy phone or tablet […]
Read MoreMost smartphones still default to 12MP resolution for their photos, even though they dropped 12MP sensors years ago. Of course, these days the 12MP output is the result of pixel binning, so they could target another resolution instead – for example, Apple picked 24MP for its iPhone 15 models, all of which have 48MP main […]
Read MoreThese Seven New iOS 17 and iOS 18 Features Are Expected Next Year Heading into 2024, there are several preannounced or rumored iOS 17 and iOS 18 features that are expected to launch throughout the year. Below, we have listed seven iOS features that should be released for the iPhone in 2024, including collaborative Apple […]
Read MoreWindows 11 has a suite of default apps, but venturing beyond them can unlock a world of enhanced functionality, customization, and personalized experiences. Whether you’re looking to extend the functionality of a specific application or simply a change of pace, alternative apps can open up many possibilities. However, the best alternatives depend on what specific […]
Read MoreMeta announced a slew of new features coming to Facebook Messenger and in case you are not seeing the changes yet, it’s probably a staged rollout, so wait for a couple of days. Perhaps the most notable change is the end-to-end encryption by default. From now on, all your private messages are encrypted and only […]
Read MoreMeta is rolling out end-to-end encryption for personal messages and calls on Messenger and Facebook, finally delivering on a pledge it committed to some time ago. Messenger encryption originally arrived in 2016 in the form of “secret conversations,” and plans to extend the platform’s cryptographic features have been floated ever since. According to Loredana Crisan, […]
Read MoreThe fourth beta of iOS 17.2 that Apple released today adds a much-desired feature, the option to change the default notification alert. Under Sounds & Haptics, there’s a new “Default Alerts” section that allows you to choose the sound used for all incoming notifications aside from texts, mail alerts, and calendar alerts, which already had […]
Read MoreA few days ago, it was revealed that Google shares the advertisement revenue it gets from Google Search with smartphone brands to make them release more software updates and better maintain smartphones. However, it has now been revealed that the company also pays brands, including Samsung, to make some apps as default apps on Android […]
Read MoreFile sharing has always been easier on Android compared to iOS, but things got even easier with the launch of Nearby Share. For enterprises, though, easier file sharing isn’t a boon. It could lead to data security issues for companies and enterprises, and Google has understood that and is making changes to Android. It is […]
Read MoreIt’s widely known that Apple and Google have a considerable monetary agreement that ensures Google’s position as the default search engine on Apple’s iOS devices, but neither company reveals the amounts involved. In 2021, financial advisor Bernstein suggested Google was paying Apple as much as $10 billion a year to maintain the status quo. However, […]
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