If you’ve been on the fence about picking up one of the latest Galaxy S23 phones, some new research from Ookla may help tip the scales in Samsung’s favor. Contents A worthwhile 5G upgrade Mixed results elsewhere Your mileage may vary In a new speed test report , Ookla tcompared the 5G performance specs of the Galaxy S23 models to last year’s Galaxy S22 in several countries — with some surprising results across the board. Related Videos A worthwhile 5G upgrade In the U.S., Ookla found that the Galaxy S23 models generally outperformed their S22 equivalents by a healthy margin when it came to median download speeds. The Galaxy S23 saw a 21% performance gain over the Galaxy S22, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra showed 16% faster download speeds when compared to last year’s Galaxy S22 Ultra. Specifically, the median download speed for the Galaxy S23 Ultra was measured at 187.83Mbps, while the Galaxy S22 Ultra came in at 161.87Mbps. The report also … [Read more...] about Here’s how fast 5G on your Samsung Galaxy S23 really is | Digital Trends
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The Motorola Edge 40 Pro could be a Galaxy S23 Ultra killer | Digital Trends
It seems like an official announcement for the Motorola Edge 40 and Edge 40 Pro is just around the corner, but new leaks have already painted a clear (and flattering) picture of what fans should expect from the smartphones. The Motorola Edge 40 Pro, specifically, is shaping up to be an excellent device if the leaks are accurate — and it could be a surprising competitor of the excellent Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra . Related Videos According to avid Twitter leaker SnoopyTech , the specs for the Edge 40 Pro have been laid out in full. The flagship will feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and offer 12GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. It’ll feature a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display that supports a 165Hz refresh rate, along with a 4,600mAh battery that supports 125-watt super-fast charging via a USB-C port. In terms of cameras, the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is rumored to support three rear shooters: two 50-megapixel lenses (one wide and one ultrawide) and a 12-MP telephoto … [Read more...] about The Motorola Edge 40 Pro could be a Galaxy S23 Ultra killer | Digital Trends
Digital Trends Live: Samsung’s Upcoming Galaxy Note 10, Harry Potter AR | Digital Trends
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler and Luke Larsen, DT’s section editor of computing, dive into the trending tech topics of the day, including Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note 10 unveiling, YouTube’s AR makeup tutorials, Niantic’s new Harry Potter AR game, a Tesla pickup built by a YouTuber, and more. Nibler then speaks with Olga Andrienko, head of global marketing for SEMrush , about the growing popularity of voice search, and the future of optimization in voice recognition. Kevin Mann, co-founder and chief product officer of CallRail , then joins us to discuss how the company transforms call data and inbound lead generation for small businesses. Finally, Ken Tomita, chief executive officer and co-founder of Grovemade , sits down with Nibler to talk about the company’s wooden iPhone cases and chargers, and how the craft of woodworkingis used to create beautiful, functional desktop art. Editors' … [Read more...] about Digital Trends Live: Samsung’s Upcoming Galaxy Note 10, Harry Potter AR | Digital Trends
The Razr 2022 showed me what the Razr 2023 needs to be incredible | Digital Trends
Motorola has three compact folding smartphones, the most recent being the Motorola Razr (2022) . Now, a fourth model is being rumored for release in the near future. The Razr (2022) improved on the second-gen model (the Razr 5G), and after using it for the past week, I can see what needs to change to make any replacement worthy of purchasing over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 or the Oppo Find N2 Flip . Contents Always-on cover screen Tidy up the hinges Current software, fast updates Release it globally Give it an IP rating Motorola could have a winner Show 1 more item Here are five things the Motorola Razr (2023) needs to make it a success. Related Videos Always-on cover screen The Motorola Razr (2022)’s cover screen is almost perfect, and considerably better than the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Find N2 Flip’s outer screens, all because of one thing — it can run apps. That’s right, if you want to reply to WhatsApp messages or even watch a … [Read more...] about The Razr 2022 showed me what the Razr 2023 needs to be incredible | Digital Trends
How to stop spam texts on iPhone and Android phones | Digital Trends
Everyone from legitimate marketers to outright scammers wants to get your attention these days. With a mobile phone in nearly every pocket, many of these have turned to SMS text messages as a way to extend their reach. After all, it's a fast means of communication that's much more likely to be noticed than traditional email messages. Plus, there aren't nearly as many spam filtering solutions available for dealing with text messages, making them ripe for abuse. Contents How to report spam texts on an iPhone How to block spam texts on an iPhone How to filter messages from unknown senders on iPhone How to block spam texts on Android How to report spam texts on Android Other tools for stopping spam texts How to recognize a spam text Show 2 more items The good news is that U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has recently set its sights on reducing text messaging spam, much like it's already done for spam calls . The first phase of the FCC's … [Read more...] about How to stop spam texts on iPhone and Android phones | Digital Trends