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The Galaxy S21 delivers the flagship Samsung experience in a reasonably small and affordable package. It's a generally great phone for the majority of users, but its lower price point comes with a few compromises. 1 month later, it continues to be a solid deal.
Samsung is finally rolling out the stable Android 11 build, including One UI 3.1, to last year's top of the line devices, introducing a myriad of camera software improvements and UI improvements.
There's no reason to dismiss a perfectly good phone just because it isn't the latest and greatest option on the market. The Galaxy S20+ is still a terrific phone, despite having been replaced with the S21+ in Samsung's flagship lineup, and right now, you can find a great deal on a refurbished model.
The Pixel 4 was discontinued last fall, before its successor even arrived. But if you can find a good enough deal on one, is it still worth considering against newer devices like the Pixel 5?
The Galaxy S21 is already a great deal at its usual $800 price, but less than a month into its launch, it's already available at a nice discount, including a free storage upgrade.
Creating a great messaging platform is no simple task. Google has had an especially tumultuous journey in its decades-long quest to solve the messaging problem once and for all, and there are a few milestones in particular worth looking back on.
The Galaxy Tab S7+ is an outstanding show of hardware, with a stunning display that's perfect for media consumption. Samsung does a lot to mitigate Android's lack of tablet-optimized apps through its DeX interface, and the S Pen is better than ever thanks to a new 120Hz refresh rate.
The first developer preview of Android 12 just dropped for Pixel devices, and while many of its improvements are under the hood, there are still some visual tweaks and new features worth exploring.
The latest feature in Samsung's Gallery app allows you to remove unwanted objects from a photo you've taken with just a few taps. It's a great tool for quick touch-ups, and you don't need any know-how to use it!
Jealous of Apple's Continuity feature on your friends' Apple devices? Samsung is bringing this great feature to Android in the form of Continue Apps, and it's dead-simple to set up and use.
Taking your car to the dealer or mechanic just to read your trouble codes can cost upwards of $100! Get your own reader and figure out what's wrong with your car or truck right on your phone or tablet.
Geolocation data can be helpful for recalling where you took a photo, but not everyone seeing that image will need that information. Here's how to easily remove GPS location data before sharing a photo you've taken, and give yourself some peace of mind.
The Galaxy S20 FE is the latest in Samsung's crusade to dominate every pricing tier with a well-rounded device that makes the appropriate sacrifices while maintaining the company's standards for quality and performance.
Backpacks are by far the most efficient way to carry a lot of gear without having to fuss with a rolling bag. Grab one that's specifically designed with your tech in mind!
Stickers are a fun way to personalize your conversations in messaging apps like Telegram, and what's more personal than a custom sticker pack you created all by yourself?
Director's View is a new shooting mode on the Galaxy S21 series that gives you a view of each camera as you're filming, allowing you to dynamically switch between lenses and even show multiple perspectives at the same time.
The Galaxy S21 Ultra offers the ultimate luxury experience, with four incredible cameras and an industry-leading display. It's a love letter to Samsung's most enthusiastic customers, and the addition of S Pen support may even draw in longtime Note loyalists.
The Galaxy S21 Ultra is capable of shooting crisp 4K video at 60fps across all five of its cameras, front and back, making it a versatile and powerful on-the-go video tool.
Stickers are a fun way of expressing yourself in messaging apps like Telegram, and sending and receiving stickers is dead-simple once you know the basics.
One of the biggest improvements made to the Galaxy S21 Ultra's display is the ability to run at both WQHD+ resolution and 120Hz simultaneously. It makes the already-impressive display even better, but you'll need to manually enable these options in the system settings.