Samsung announced the Galaxy A33 and Galaxy A53 budget phones today. Part of the Galaxy A budget lineup, this is Samsung’s most popular smartphone category. Both are due to come out just after Apple’s budget 5G iPhone. Based on some of the information we know, how do the A33 and A53 compare to the iPhone SE 3?
Before diving in, it’s important to note that out of these phones, the Galaxy…
New Counterpoint data is out and shows that 5G smartphone sales surpassed 4G for the first time in January 2022. Sales of 5G smartphones reached 51% in January. China, North America, and Western Europe were the driving forces of this increase.
According to Counterpoint…
Apple streamlines the process of buying a new iPhone SE for AT&T and T-Mobile customers
March 18, 2022
With the launch of the third generation iPhone SE, Apple has made some changes to introduce a streamlined purchase process for AT&T and T-Mobile customers. Users will now be able to send their personal data to the carriers when they first turn on the device, rather than…
Android users in Australia will need to use ID to prove their age to YouTube and Google Play
March 17, 2022
Google has announced that it will be adding a new step to verify a user’s age on some core Android products in Australia, with YouTube and Google Play requiring as much as a valid ID to confirm your age soon.
In a blog post, Google explains that YouTube and Google Play will be adding a new “age assurance” step to their respective Android apps “over the coming month” in accordance with…
After launching the Galaxy S21 FE and Galaxy S22 series earlier this year, Samsung is turning its attention to the US mid-range market. Today, the company revealed that the Galaxy A53 is coming to the US for $449 starting on April 1.
During an online event this morning…
Samsung has unveiled the latest affordable Android phones in the guise of the Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A53 5G. Just what is different between the duo and do you miss out on anything on the cheaper model? Let’s find out.
As direct follow-ups to similarly impressive Galaxy…
Alongside the Galaxy A53 5G, Samsung has also unveiled two more affordable Android phones in the guise of the Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A73 5G.
This duo offers much of the same recipe that makes the A53 such an enticing product, but neither handset will go on sale in North American markets. The Galaxy A33 5G is set to be available in European regions, while the A73 5G is set to come to limited…
Android Auto nearly ready to launch USB cable quality checker; here’s how it works [Gallery]
March 17, 2022
Android Auto is finally nearing a rollout for a tool we first spotted nearly a year ago. With the latest update, Android Auto can check the quality of your USB cable to see if it’s causing you any issues.
It’s not unusual for Android Auto to have connection hiccups…
Available now, Google Sheets has greatly expanded how much data you can fit on a single spread, with a whopping 10 million cell limit.
Announced on the Google Workspace Blog earlier this week, Google Sheets has upped its total cell limit for a single spreadsheet file to 10…
Google promotes Ukraine relief efforts in Search and Gmail, will match donations up to $5 million
March 17, 2022
Google.org is kicking off a new initiative to help those affected by Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Through the end of April, Google will match donations to Ukraine relief efforts.
Donations made through Google.org to fund Ukraine relief efforts will be committed to three humanitarian organizations, UNHCR, UNICEF, and World Food Programme. These organizations are assisting those fleeing Ukraine…
