The iPhone 5S Is Now Officially Obsolete

The iPhone 5S Is Now Officially Obsolete

The inexorable march toward the grave continues for all of us, though at the very least, we don’t have a capricious deity named Apple deciding our fate. For those still holding on to your iPhone 5S, you should know Apple has officially put the old phone out to pasture by sticking it in its official …

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Elevate Your Computing Experience with Galaxy Book4 Pro Laptop PC Computer, 21% Off at Samsung!

Elevate Your Computing Experience with Galaxy Book4 Pro Laptop PC Computer, 21% Off at Samsung!

The SAMSUNG 14″ Galaxy Book4 Pro is a stellar addition to the Galaxy lineup, providing users with a seamless, uninterrupted computing experience. This laptop embodies Samsung’s innovative spirit, combining a unique blend of power, performance, and modern design aesthetics. Currently discounted at 21% off on Samsung, this could be your chance to own a high-performance …

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Apple AirtTags tips and tricks

Apple AirtTags tips and tricks

Despite their ever-present controversy, trackers, particularly Apple’s AirTags, have proved helpful over the past three years since their first release. We now see Google entering the fray with its own Find My Device network, and it seems only a matter of time before it makes its own tracker. If you’re cracking open your first AirTag …

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How to Factory Reset a Samsung Smartphone

How to Factory Reset a Samsung Smartphone

Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo It’s finally time to say goodbye to your trusty Samsung smartphone. But before you do, don’t forget to remove all that data. You’ll need to factory reset the device to restore it to its “first-day” state. While this won’t buff out the scratches and scuff marks the phone’s outer shell …

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How to Stop Samsung Ads From Popping Up on Your Phone

How to Stop Samsung Ads From Popping Up on Your Phone

Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo Samsung has developed a naughty habit of serving advertising to even its most loyal users. I noticed over the past few years of reviewing devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy S24 Ultra that the company has a habit of popping in with a reminder of new stuff …

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8 Ways to Extend Your iPhone’s Battery Life

8 Ways to Extend Your iPhone’s Battery Life

No one likes being tethered to a socket at home or dealing with a dying phone when on the go. A long-lasting battery life on a phone is essential. When an iPhone ages, its battery suffers, leading to a shorter life. If you feel your iPhone has not lasted as long as it used to, …

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The Greatest App of All Time Day 21: SwiftKey vs. Duolingo

The Greatest App of All Time Day 21: SwiftKey vs. Duolingo

Welcome back to Gizmodo’s March Madness bracket challenge to name the greatest app of all time! Yesterday’s tournament brought us our biggest upset to date with Venmo crushing Twitter’s dreams. RIP Twitter. Today, we have SwiftKey taking on DuoLingo. If you’re just tuning in, you can read all about our selection criteria for this historic …

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Stop Closing Your iPhone’s Background Apps

Stop Closing Your iPhone’s Background Apps

Apple users seem unanimously convinced that closing background apps is a good habit, but it’s more likely a waste of time. For too long, I’ve watched friends and family orchestrate a frenzy of up-swipes from their iPhone’s multitasking screen to cleanse themselves of countless open background apps. The iPhone SE Offers Almost Everything You Want …

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