I used a Samsung Galaxy phone for the past two years, and as much as I loved its hardware, it was the software that I liked most. Samsung apps felt a step above that of most other Android phones—but I’m not so sure how long that will last. Samsung apps are better than Google’s apps.

May 4, 2026 2 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm School cell phone bans may boost student well-being—but not test scores, new study suggests Banning cell phones in schools has been touted as a silver bullet for poor test scores and low student well-being and attendance, but new research suggests the results are more

Aliro-certified smart locks from ULTRALOQ streamline credential management for homeowners, property managers, and commercial operators alike FREMONT, Calif., May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ULTRALOQ, a best-selling smart lock brand under Xthings, a global leader in AIoT solutions, today announced that several of its smart lock models have achieved certification for Aliro, a new open industry standard

Electric Vehicle Power Inverter Market Coherent Market Insights has released a report titled “Electric Vehicle Power Inverter Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2026-2033”, which includes market percentage records and a thorough enterprise-level analysis. This report examines competitive dynamics, regional performance, and long-term growth potential across the global market. This comprehensive study

What you need to know AICore can temporarily use large storage when updating AI models in the background on your device. Google keeps both old and new AI models for up to three days as a fail-safe during updates. Storage used by AICore is automatically freed once the new AI model is confirmed stable. If

Whether Apple releases its first foldable device later this year, or delays it to 2027, I know a lot of people are going to focus on the design of the iPhone Fold. And why shouldn’t they, especially after the ridiculous thinness we saw with the Galaxy Z Fold 7. While I wouldn’t mind an ultra-thin

Office work in 2026 runs through a stack of mobile apps that sit on the same phones people use for banking, messaging family, and tracking their location. Ten of the most common workplace apps in use across U.S. companies, including Gmail, Microsoft Teams, Zoom Workplace, Slack, and Notion, account for more than 12.5 billion downloads

Hankook Tire & Technology’s booth at Everything Electric UK 2026 / Courtesy of Hankook Tire & Technology Hankook Tire & Technology said Monday that it has secured the headline sponsorship for the United Kingdom’s premier electric-vehicle exhibition, Everything Electric UK 2026. The deal represents a significant broadening of the company’s sponsorship footprint as it promotes

Google has been working on a Gemini app redesign for the past few months, and we now have our first look at the full overhaul. The homepage sees Gemini switch to a pill-shaped prompt box. Voice input and Gemini Live are at the right, but there’s otherwise just a ‘plus’ button. This opens a bottom

A shady software developer who wanted the “satanic” Uber to go bankrupt will spend two years behind bars, as will his partner in crime, after helping the rideshare app’s drivers charge customers millions in bogus surge pricing fees. Eliahou Paldiel, 53, of Queens, and accomplice Carlos Arturo Suarez Palacios, 55, of Brick Township, N.J., were

Once you start using a smartphone with a high refresh rate display, it’s hard to go back. After getting used to the smooth animations and UI transitions, the standard 60Hz refresh rate starts feeling really laggy. In fact, it’s pretty much impossible to go back to a 60Hz display today even if you tried. Everything

When Android phones first arrived, there wasn’t a built-in flashlight feature. So, flashlight apps were extremely popular—and profitable. One particular flashlight app got caught doing something not so bright, and the US government had to get involved. This is the story of an app called “Brightest Flashlight Free.” At a time when Android users relied

For most people, the Linux terminal is where you troubleshoot issues or run sudo commands—not a place where you do your day-to-day work. I used to think the same way until I stumbled into the world of TUI (Terminal User Interface) apps—terminal-based tools with real interfaces. I tried a few, and while most didn’t stick,

It’s not hyperbole to call DualShot Recorder an overnight sensation. It took only 12 hours from the time it was released to hit number one on the App Store’s list of top paid apps. It was a surprise success — but what’s even more surprising is the app’s origin story: it all started with a

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Some of the world’s biggest tech companies have begun plotting out their next pivot—and it’s all taking place on your TV screen. Earlier this month, Google announced that its Photos app would be accessible

People show their mobile phones during the nationwide test of the new ‘Cell Broadcast Alert System’, in Patna on Saturday Phones shrieked. Screens flashed. A commuter lunged for an emergency chain. Theatre audiences froze. Patients gripped chairs. With tensions in West Asia already on edge, many feared the worst as confusion swept cities — before

In a major nationwide technological exercise, the Government of India conducted a large-scale test of its mobile-based disaster alert system, sending emergency siren alerts simultaneously to millions of mobile phones across the country. The initiative is part of an advanced public safety infrastructure aimed at improving real-time communication during emergencies such as natural disasters, industrial

Many are in a vice-like grip of mobile phones and constant scrolling. | Photo Credit: Getty Images While reminiscing about issues in communication, it is often said that “in those days mobile phones were not there”. Now, the world over, be it in deep Africa or posh Europe, almost everyone holds a mobile phone. If