You might have already heard that Google Pay works with NFC technology, also known as Near Field Communication. This is the technology that makes it possible for you to make a contactless payment by simply whipping out your phone or watch. But can you still use Google Pay without it if you have an older […]
Every device has its pros and cons. Sometimes, if the specs are impressive, it’s the price that’s the con. When it comes to the On5, the price is more than reasonable, but specs can be a mixed bag. On the bright side, the On5 is sturdy and small, offers decent battery life at 2600 mAh, […]
You know the saying, “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it?” If something is already working—then why alter or make it different? Sometimes that’s how I feel about technology. And that’s exactly how I feel about the upgrade from Android Wear 1x to 2.0. For one, the process for adding watch faces is about twice […]
Not having access to your keyboard can run from annoying to rendering Samsung Galaxy On5 practically useless. No doubt it’s aggravating having to double tap every letter, but what’s worse is finding yourself locked out of your phone because no keyboard displays to allow you to even enter your password or pin. Or maybe you […]
Viruses in Android phones are pretty rare (the term virus gets used as a catch-all term), but that’s not to say that it isn’t possible to pick up malware in the form of an unsavory third-party app. Or perhaps it was installed when you clicked on sneaky links within your browser. Do you receive scammy, […]
Rarely does a phone look better in person than in advertisements. Despite its status as a mid-range phone, the Samsung Galaxy On5 actually exceeds expectations in some ways. But the On5 also has its problems. Many of these issues are quite common with Samsung devices in general. Samsung hasn’t become one of the major players […]
Although I tend to use Wi-Fi when available, there is nothing more frustrating than not being able to make a phone call from my own home due a problem with the mobile network. Granted, due to my day job requirements, we now have a landline in addition to our mobile devices in our home; but […]
So you finally have it—your shiny new device that you’ve been waiting for. However, you’ve no doubt stored lots of contacts, media, music, messages, apps, settings, pictures, and more on your current device; and there’s no way you want to lose all of that or get stuck transferring it manually. But it looks as though […]
At what point do you give up on your phone? slow Android phone? Low Performance? That’s the question we are suddenly being confronted with when it comes to my husband’s phone. The screen’s messed up; performance is bad–he’s ready to throw in the towel and get a new one. I see his point about the […]
While Apple and Android aren’t exactly best friends, a couple of years ago Samsung and Apple put aside their lawsuits and began working together—sometimes. One recent example is Samsung offering an iPhone app for its Gear S3 smartwatches. Whether it’s the more rugged Frontier or the luxurious Classic S3, both of the Gear smartwatches are […]
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