Author: Geek Planet

We are approaching the next Unpacked event, and as usual, all the smartphone surprises that Samsung harbored have been spoiled by leaks. Granted, it’s a bit shaky to put all your faith in leaks. But what about some unceremonious web upload from one of the world’s top accessories brands? Well, that just transpire on Dbrand’s website. The notoriously outspoken company has listed dozens of renders depicting the Galaxy S25 series smartphones, draped in a varieties of skins available for enthusiasts. Of course, the design is familiar. A little too familiar, I’d say. The vanilla Galaxy S25 and its Plus trim…

Next month, Samsung is holding its Galaxy Unpacked event to announce the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, as well as a few other potential surprises. According to a new report, preorders for Samsung’s newest phones might not go live until January 24 — two days after Galaxy Unpacked. Preorders will also reportedly last until February 3, and anyone who preordered will receive their device on February 4, with the Galaxy S25 coming to the larger market on February 7, according to FNNewsThe report also corroborates that the Galaxy Unpacked event will be held on January 22, something that…

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event is expected to give us a lot of details about the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, but a new report suggests there could be a few additional surprises announced at the January 22 show — including the Samsung Galaxy Ring 2. The existence of the Galaxy Ring 2 hasn’t been much of a secret, with prior leaks giving us looks at what kind of specs to expect. Now, a new report from Taiwanese outlet DigiTimes suggests Samsung might announce it at Galaxy Unpacked, just as it did with the first Galaxy Ring this year. However, the…

If you wish to use an iPhone with virtually no bezels around the screen, you will need to wait a little longer than initially thought. A new industry report says the release of Apple’s long-rumored OLED display for the iPhone with “zero bezels” has slid further into an uncertain timeline. South Korean outlet, The Electricwhich was the first to report of the existence of a “zero-bezel” iPhone display, has now reported the launch is unpredictable. The reason it states is that the technology “is not yet developed enough.” The publication did not outright dismiss the existence of the supposed iPhone…

Table of Contents Table of Contents Undone by the standout perk Hello dust, my old foe Flash over substance? I adore nothing. It’s the first brand that redefined what it means to go bold with hardware design, UX aesthetics, and marketing in the past few years. The bright streak has continued well into 2024. The London-based upstart just pulled another surprise and beat big dogs like Samsung at rolling out the Android 15 update. This company knows how to make a splash in meaningful ways. The Nothing Phone 2a, in particular, is my favorite. Digital Trends’ review fittingly labeled it…

Table of Contents Table of Contents The OnePlus 12R was a standout phone this year What we know about the OnePlus 13R Keep your eye on this one 2025 is rapidly approaching, and that can only mean one thing for a tech nerd like me: It’s time to start looking forward to another year of smartphones. All signs are pointing to an interesting year for Apple with the iPhone 17, and I’m eager to see what comes of it. But what about what’s happening in the Android smartphone space? The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is just on the horizon, but…

Table of Contents Table of Contents Longer battery life More ways to charge An updated look custom watch faces A new band attachment mechanism A new era awaits The year wraps up in a few more weeks, and 2024 was a pretty good one for Apple in terms of the iPhone 16 and the Apple Watch Series 10. Apple made some big changes with the Apple Watch this year, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t room for improvement. Here’s what I’m hoping to see from the Apple Watch in 2025. Longer battery life Joe Maring / Digital TrendsAlthough the…

Table of Contents Table of Contents How to activate Notification Cooldown on your Android 16 smartphone Notification Cooldown is only available in the Android 16 beta Managing notifications is no easy task, especially when one tries to maintain the delicate balance between a no-interruption work mindset and the fear of missing out on important alerts. This not only applies to personal communication, but workplace interactions as well. A barrage of notifications can be overwhelming, especially if there are active group chats or users are working across multiple professional circles. With Android 16, Google offers a balancing act courtesy of a…

Table of Contents Table of Contents Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses Apple Watch Series 10 Oura Ring 4 wear them all What a great year for wearables 2024 has been. Don’t believe me? We’ve had three standout products this year. One has individually broken new ground, an established product line has been refined so it’s close to perfect, and another has driven other brands to muscle in on its success. Let’s talk about each one in turn, why they all complement each other really well, and how there has never been a better time for wearables. Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses Andy…

Table of Contents Table of Contents Finally, no more pixelated images and videos It’s the little things Apple’s Messages app has certainly come a long way. When the first iPhone launched in 2007, it could only send SMS — there weren’t even picture messages. Then it got MMS protocol support in iPhone OS 3.0 with the iPhone 3GS. With iPhone OS 5.0, Apple implemented its own iMessage chat protocol, making it easy for Apple users to communicate with other Apple device users. However, when it came to messaging Android users, Apple dragged its feet for the longest time, sticking with…