Smartphones

J Studios/Getty Images Our intimacy with our phones means they are keys to the tiniest details of our lives. The level of confidence we have in these devices makes them perfectly capable of compromising our privacy discreetly, sometimes by the phone brands themselves, and other times by people with rogue intent. One of the common […]

Michael Vi/Shutterstock Gift cards have become increasingly ubiquitous over the course of the past few decades, to the point that plenty of stores, especially supermarkets, drug stores, and convenience stores, sell arrays of them that can be spent elsewhere. Before gift cards, though, there were gift certificates, which were generally sold by the stores where

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For those looking to buy a mid-range smartphone in 2024, both the Moto G Stylus and the Samsung Galaxy A35 stand out as compelling options. Retailing for the same price tag of $400, both devices offer a good balance of performance, features, and affordability. Aside

Lokyo Multimedia JP/Shutterstock By Hiba Fiaz/July 20, 2024 3: 30 pm EST Let’s face it: The allure of unboxing a pristine new iPhone is undeniably strong. Apple is notorious for manufacturing products that are sturdy, reliable, and as long-lasting as your grandma’s fruitcake, which is why buying a used device may not come off as such

rafapress/Shutterstock In addition to the most popular social media apps you can try, Snapchat brings a unique way of communicating with your loved ones. Where most messaging platforms heavily rely on text-based communication, Snapchat promotes users to exchange photos and videos that can only be viewed once. Sure, you could replay a snap, or choose

If you ever wanted something like push notifications, but more detailed, customizable, and actively updated, then Apple has had you covered for a couple years now. That’s because 2022’s iOS 16 saw the addition of a feature called Live Activities, which is something akin to a combination between notifications and home screen widgets. As Apple

Farknot Architect/Shutterstock The fascinating thing about languages is that they’re constantly changing, meaning they’re not dead. With time, languages survive because the meaning behind words evolves, and new words are created every day. Due to globalization, words also gain new meanings within cultural exchanges. Through the years, the internet has broken many barriers to interactions

Max Miller/SlashGear If you’ve ever noticed a little green dot up in the top right corner of your Android phone’s status bar, you may have wondered what it is. It might appear when you’re in the middle of taking a selfie for Instagram, or while you’re on a phone call. But there’s no reason to

novazai/Shutterstock By Joe Brown/July 13, 2024 4: 15 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you don’t like keeping track of your phone and wallet separately while commuting, why not buy a phone case with an integrated wallet to join the two together? Phone wallet cases are a great way

mokjc/Shutterstock We’ve seen what it seems like both exponential innovation and stagnation in Apple’s design of the iPhones ever since its initial release back in 2007. When it comes to picking a phone with a solid camera, great battery life, and reliable software, iPhones are among the most recommended. This familiarity across its product line is

Hocus-focus/Getty Images Text messages are the go-to form of communication for a big part of the world’s population. If you count yourself among the millions of people who prefer iPhone over Android, chances are you use iMessage for most of your texting needs. However, as convenient as text messages are, they’re not always the best