We’ve all pocket-dialed someone at one time or another, but a safety feature on Android devices makes it easier than ever to call 911 by mistake. In fact, this has become such a serious problem that emergency services across the globe have issued alerts around the Emergency SOS feature. Google released Emergency SOS with the […]

Most credit cards and smartphones now support contactless payments. And while this new payment method is convenient, it always comes with a bit of guesswork—you need to hold your phone or card in just the right spot. Thankfully, this should change within the next few years. The NFC Forum just published a new “technology roadmap,” […]

You can’t just throw away an old phone or tablet. Not only does it add to the growing e-waste problem, but the battery is a fire hazard. Instead, you can donate, recycle, or repurpose it. Whether you recently upgraded your smartphone or are moving and found a drawer full of old gadgets, you’ll want to dispose […]

Justin Duino / How-To Geek The Google Pixel Fold is Google’s first, and long-rumored, foldable phone. After years of rumors, it’s finally a product that can be bought — and if you haven’t pre-ordered yours yet, these promos by AT&T and Verizon might lure you into placing an order. First off, let’s talk about the […]

Get ready to experience ads, including long-form video ads in all your favorite Uber apps. You’ll see these inside the Uber app while waiting for a ride, as you’re paying, ordering food with Uber Eats and Drizley, its alcohol delivery service. According to The Wall Street Journal, users in the United States could already be […]

If you just look at their capacity and charging speed, MagSafe power banks are not very cost-effective. They cost several times more than similarly-spec’d wired power banks. Still, a MagSafe battery pack is worth buying if you truly care about convenience. Wireless charging reached new heights when Apple debuted its MagSafe standard. Not only does […]

OnePlus OnePlus first gained a name selling cheap, powerful Android phones. The company’s flagship phones aren’t the value they once were, but OnePlus now has a few budget phones, including brand-new Nord N30 5G. Following the recent release of the OnePlus Pad, OnePlus has yet another budget device on the way, but this one is […]

The most artsy phone brand is ready for round two. And this time, it’ll actually sell a phone in the United States—Nothing’s Phone 2 launches globally on July 11th. Pricing for the device is still unknown, though. Nothing’s first smartphone was surprisingly good, especially for the price. It shipped with a speedy Snapdragon 778G+ chipset and […]

Joe Fedewa / How-To Geek Android 14 is slated for release in Fall 2023, but we’ve already reached “Platform Stability” with Beta 3. While we don’t know all of the features that will be in the final version, there’s already some exciting stuff to look forward to. Emoji Wallpaper This might seem like a small […]

Most USB chargers use silicon semiconductors. Gallium nitride (GaN) is simply a power-efficient alternative to silicon. It allows a charger to achieve small size without a reduction in charging speed or thermal performance. A GaN charger is ideal for traveling or powering several high-wattage devices, such as laptops When you’re on the hunt for a new […]