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4 days ago | howtogeek.com | Ayush Jalan

The Secure Folder app on Samsung phones is a great tool to safeguard your private photos, files, and app data. However, there are ways in which you can make it even more secure to minimize the chances of anyone stumbling upon something they weren't meant to see. Hide Secure Folder App From Home and Apps Screen Keeping the Secure Folder app visible on your home screen and in your app drawer (or apps screen as Samsung calls it) is the same as having your journal lying around in your dorm room.

5 days ago | makeuseof.com | Ayush Jalan

While Samsung’s One UI is already the most feature-packed Android skin available, its Good Lock app unlocks advanced tools and tweaks. From deep UI customization to gesture control and multitasking enhancements—if you thought you knew your Galaxy device, Good Lock will show you just how much more it can do. 6 Home Up Transformed My Home and Apps Screens One of the major selling points of Samsung phones is how ridiculously customizable they are.

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Ayush Jalan

While you can't do much about the differences caused by hardware between flagship and mid-range phones, there are some settings within Samsung's One UI that you can change to somewhat mimic the overall feeling of owning a flagship. Speed Up System Animations The first thing I do whenever I get a new phone is speed up system animations to make the user interface feel a lot more fluid. This setting is available on all Android phones, but requires unlocking developer mode.

2 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Ayush Jalan

Smartphones have come a long way, but not every change has been for the better, and some are just clever ways to part you with your hard-earned cash, disguised as innovation. The Unboxing Experience Has Become a Letdown You wouldn't be the first person to notice the lackluster unboxing experience of modern smartphones. The first iPhone came with a pair of wired earphones, a power adapter, a cable, a microfiber cleaning cloth, some Apple stickers, and a charging dock that doubled as a stand.

2 weeks ago | makeuseof.com | Ayush Jalan

Less Frequent Upgrades Mean Greater Dependence on Support An increasing number of people are choosing to keep their phone for longer, partly because the incentive to upgrade isn't as obvious these days as it was a couple of years ago. Enthusiasts like you and me who keep track of tech news can easily list out a dozen reasons why the newer flagships outdo their predecessors, including new AI features, better cameras, and faster chips.