How-To Geek - Android

Samsung's Flashy Galaxy AI Tools Won't Be Free Forever

Andrew Heinzman — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:45:03 GMT

The Galaxy S24 launch event was chock-full of new AI features and tools. Some of these AI processes, like Generative Edit, are very impressive and may convince people to buy into the Galaxy ecosystem. Just be warned—Samsung says that Galaxy AI features won't be free forever.

Google TV Will Show Incoming Calls from Compatible Apps

Andrew Heinzman — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 16:12:57 GMT

Need a distraction from your favorite show or movie? Google TV will soon notify you of incoming calls from select apps, such as Google Meet. The feature is currently rolling out to streaming sticks and smart TVs, but it doesn't actually work yet.

Google’s New ”Circle to Search” Is Coming to Android Phones

Corbin Davenport — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:20:18 GMT

There are many ways to start a Google web search, from a simple text question to a reverse image search. Google is now introducing another method, called Circle to Search, and it's coming to select Android smartphones.

Samsung Reveals the Galaxy S24 Lineup with 7 Years of OS Upgrades

Andrew Heinzman — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:00:13 GMT

After plenty of teasers, the Galaxy S24 lineup has finally been revealed. It's an iterative upgrade, but it's the first Galaxy release to include seven years of OS and security updates. That said, if you're a hardcore Samsung Galaxy fan hoping for massive hardware upgrades, you'd better hop into a time machine and skip to 2025.

Google Maps Will Finally Work Properly in Tunnels

Arol Wright — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:33:33 GMT

Enemy number one of GPS and navigation apps might be tunnels. When you're driving through what's basically a deep cave, your location isn't always accurate until you get to the other side—we still haven't found a way to make those pesky radio waves bend the laws of physics. Google, however, might have just come up with the perfect way to keep navigation alive inside tunnels, and it's coming to a Google Maps app near you.

The 2024 Moto G Play Stretches $150 to the Limit

Andrew Heinzman — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:10:53 GMT

The latest iteration of Motorola's ultra-affordable Moto G Play arrives on February 8th. It looks to be an excellent upgrade over its predecessor, and at $150, it's actually $20 cheaper than last year's model.

7 Things You’ll Miss When Switching From Samsung to Google

Joe Fedewa — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:00:13 GMT

Samsung Galaxy phones have been dominating for over a decade, but the Google Pixel series has started to pick up steam in recent years. While both are based on the Android operating system at their core, they offer wildly different experiences. You will miss some things if you make the switch.

Your Android Device Is Too Old to Receive Updates, Now What?

Cory Gunther — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 12:00:13 GMT

If you own a relatively new or high-end Android smartphone, it'll most likely get at least four years of software updates and support. Older devices, however, may already be at the end of their lifecycles. So, what happens once your Android is too old to receive updates?

Samsung's Affordable Galaxy Tab A9+ Arrives in the U.S.

Andrew Heinzman — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 19:45:50 GMT

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 looks great, but it ain't cheap. That's why Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+ last year. These affordable tablets integrate with the Samsung ecosystem and offer a wealth of important features, though they aren't quite as flashy as the S9 series, and now the Tab A9+ is available in the United States.

Google Cast Is Getting Some Upgrades

Arol Wright — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 19:01:14 GMT

Sometimes, the screen on our smartphones is too small for us to enjoy the content we want to enjoy to the fullest, which is why we Google made Cast (formerly Chromecast). If you have a TV or bigger screen nearby, and you're not currently doing anything with it, you can just beam the content you're watching and lay back. Now, Google wants to improve it even more.