Ayush Jalan

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Ayush Jalan

Google's latest mid-ranger, the Pixel 9a, is here, and it's going toe to toe with Samsung's Galaxy A56. Both devices offer amazing value, but depending on the type of user you are, one might be a significantly better deal. Price and Availability Both the Pixel 9a and the Galaxy A56 start at $499, with the base model of both devices sporting 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Both devices offer up to 256GB storage, but only the A56 comes with a 12GB variant.

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Ayush Jalan

I'm all in for tech companies working toward a wireless future. I love my wireless earbuds, mouse, and keyboard, but when it comes to wireless charging, I remain skeptical. Allow me to explain. Wireless Charging Is Still Incredibly Slow The idea of being able just to put my phone on a wireless charging pad and pick it back up whenever I need it is indeed tempting, but this convenience means nothing if I have to wait several hours for my phone to fully charge.

1 week ago | howtogeek.com | Ayush Jalan

Rumors suggest that Samsung and Apple are preparing to launch their thinnest phones yet this year, the Galaxy S25 Edge and the iPhone 17 Air, respectively. A lot of fans are understandably concerned about the compromises that come with the new design, but there are a few reasons why you might still want to consider buying an ultra-slim phone. Thinner, But at What Cost? Right off the bat, these devices are not going to be cheap.

2 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Ayush Jalan

I like to get the most bang for my buck, and there are plenty of Android brands that offer near-flagship specs at an affordable price. Yet, I'm inclined to buy and recommend Samsung's Galaxy A series phones, which often don't deliver the best value in the mid-range segment. 8 Longer Software Support There aren't many companies other than Samsung that offer more than four years of major Android updates on their flagship phones, let alone mid-range ones. Only Google comes to mind.

2 weeks ago | howtogeek.com | Ayush Jalan

Reading the spec sheet is probably the first thing you do when you're considering buying a new phone. While that's perfectly fine, you'd be better off just ignoring the following specs altogether, as they might not contribute much to your research. Benchmark Scores People today hold on to their phones for much longer and upgrade far less often.