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On Samsung acknowledges a strange One UI 9 status bar bug, promises a fix - Android Authority ·
One UI 9.0 introduced microstuttering all throughout the UI on my S24 Ultra. UI animations are janky when first rendered, and then they do remain smooth if the same animation is rendered again in a short time period. It's infuriating to see an update behave like a downgrade.
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On This 2025 Motorola phone is quietly becoming one of my favorite Android devices ·
Maybe not quite the same, but last December I gifted my dad a brand new Edge 50 Pro to replace his faulty Samsung Galaxy A52s. I was so impressed with the phone and its packed-in bundle, I now want one for myself, despite owning a Galaxy S24 Ultra. I totally get the appeal of the Edge 60!
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On 6 secret Samsung apps every Galaxy owner should download right now ·
I live in Venezuela and it's not available here, but I've downloaded it countless times by removing my SIM, enabling a US-located VPN, and then clearing Galaxy Store's data and force-stopping it so it "starts from scratch" thinking the phone's in the US. Only then can I see the app and download it. Works like a charm every single time I do it, and not just for Good Guardians.
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On 8 iPhone Duo features every Android foldable needs to copy in 2027 ·
I can agree with most items from this list, but: a) There's a reason why everyone ditched under-display cameras. Unless Apple proves it can be done without negatively impacting photo quality, then it can't, and shouldn't, be used against Apple's competitors in the foldable space. It's pointless to have it in such a list as this until independent reviewers prove Apple made it work. b) A 2 TB option is hardly something most people will look for, let alone need. Especially at such physical pain-inducing prices. It's a nice-to-have, but little more than that, and definitely not a must. So again, it's pointless to hold that against other manufacturers who top out at 1 TB.
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On I used to upgrade my Android phone every year. Here’s why I finally stopped ·
My girlfiend and I own an S23+ and an S24 Ultra, respectively. Her S23+ is still fully serviceable and by no means a slouch. My S24 Ultra offers a pretty similar experience besides the 5x telephoto, the S Pen, the screen resolution (I use a screen protector so no antireflective coating for me) and the physical dimensions. Perhaps my S24 feels somewhat snappier, but it's not a world apart - and even better yet, my S24 still feels as fast and snappy as you'd expect from any 2026-model flagship. It's been a while since it stopped making sense to upgrade yearly, especially if you only buy phones from the big brands. Also, you're not missing out on anything big by going with older flagships - I bought my S24 Ultra after the S25 series was already out, and I haven't regretted it one bit, nor have I felt compelled enough to upgrade despite being two generations behind now.
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On Apple Upgrade is the future of phone ownership, and Google and Samsung need to follow suit ·
You'll own nothing and be happy.
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On I’ve reviewed smartphones for 10 years. Don't waste your money upgrading in 2026 ·
I had always suffered from MASSIVE FOMO for being a broke techie and having to settle with midrangers at most (though, admittedly, they've become pretty great value). Ever since I switched to a brand-new Galaxy S24 Ultra last year (and that was after the S25 series was already out), I'm struggling to see the point in upgrading, even when comparing it to the latest Pros and Ultras from China, which are objectively better. You could say this trend might end up curing FOMO in people like me, after they finally get their high-end itch scratched and realize how little innovation there actually is year-on-year, especially from the big players.
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On 3 reasons the Galaxy S24 Ultra is the last true Galaxy Ultra Samsung ever made ·
About a year ago, I was debating between an S24 Ultra and an S25 Ultra to upgrade from an old A52s 5G. By the time I could pull the trigger, prices for both shot up in my country due to foreign exchange rates and inflation, effectively locking me out from the S25U and forcing me to go with a 512 GB S24U. Right after I bought it, prices for both plummeted due to government measures on consumer commerce, and even the cheapest S25U became effectively cheaper than my then-new S24U, so I suffered from pretty bad FOMO back then. Now I've fallen so hard in love with my S24U that I don't see myself upgrading to a newer S Ultra phone for at least a couple more years, and even proper Ultra phones from other brands don't really tickle my fancy. It's the best phone I've ever had, and it always does everything I ask of it and then some, even though I'm a power user pushing a 2-year-old model to its limits.
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