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Samsung Lets Shoppers Experience the Galaxy Z TriFold Up Close

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Samsung is opening the doors to the future of mobile design. Starting January 23, select Samsung Experience Stores will allow visitors to go hands-on with the Galaxy Z TriFold, the company’s most ambitious foldable device yet. The TriFold isn’t just another foldable phone. It unfolds into a nearly 10-inch tablet, then folds back down into a slim, pocketable form. It feels less like a concept and more like a glimpse of what everyday devices could soon become. Where You Can Try the Galaxy Z TriFold Samsung is offering early hands-on demos at a limited number of Experience Stores across the U.S. Locations include: Bloomington, MN – Mall of America Cerritos, CA – Los Cerritos Center Elmhurst, NY – Queens Center Frisco, TX – Stonebriar Centre Garden City, NY – Roosevelt Field Glendale, CA – The Americana at Brand Houston, TX – The Galleria These in-store previews give potential buyers a rare chance to interact with a device that redefines what a smartphone can be. A Natural Evolution of Sam...

Google Makes AI Search More Personal With “Personal Intelligence”

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Google is taking a major step toward more human-like search experiences by expanding Personal Intelligence into AI Mode, its conversational search feature designed for complex and multi-part questions. The update allows AI Mode to deliver more tailored responses by drawing context from a user’s own Google services, including Gmail and Google Photos. This move signals Google’s intention to turn search into something more adaptive, predictive, and closely aligned with real-life needs. What Is Personal Intelligence in Google AI Mode? Personal Intelligence is an opt-in capability that enables Google’s AI systems to connect across parts of your Google ecosystem. Initially introduced in the Gemini app, the feature is now rolling out to AI Mode for Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S., starting in English. By referencing emails, photos, and past activity, AI Mode can understand preferences without requiring users to repeatedly explain context. The result is answers that feel mor...

Apple’s All-Screen iPhone Dream May Take Longer Than Expected

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Apple has long been rumored to be working toward a radical iPhone redesign to mark its 20th anniversary in 2027. Early reports suggested a bold vision: an almost entirely glass device with no visible cutouts, cameras, or sensors interrupting the display. However, fresh insights from a respected display industry analyst suggest that Apple’s timeline for a truly all-screen iPhone may be more conservative than initially believed. Analyst Casts Doubt on a Cutout-Free iPhone by 2027 Display expert Ross Young, formerly of Counterpoint Research, recently clarified his expectations regarding Apple’s display roadmap. According to his latest comments, the Dynamic Island is not going away anytime soon. Young believes the smaller Dynamic Island expected on the iPhone 18 Pro models later this year will likely remain part of Apple’s design language through at least 2027. Even more notably, he suggests that Apple’s iPhone Pro models in 2028 may still feature a centered cutout, rather than delivering ...

Why I Stopped Relying on Public Wi-Fi While Traveling

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After a year filled with global tech events, airport lounges, cafés, and hotel rooms, one thing became painfully clear: public Wi-Fi is unreliable and often risky. Even in well-connected cities, internet access outside the home can be slow, unstable, or questionable from a privacy standpoint. While VPNs help secure connections, they cannot fix inconsistent speeds or frequent dropouts. That frustration led me to rethink how I stay connected while working on the move. The Hidden Alternative Most People Ignore Like many travelers, I initially depended on my phone’s Wi-Fi hotspot feature. It worked, but not without problems: rapid battery drain, unstable speeds, overheating phones, and interference in crowded areas. The real breakthrough came with USB tethering, a lesser-known feature that turns your phone into a wired internet connection using a simple USB cable. Instead of broadcasting Wi-Fi, your phone behaves more like an Ethernet adapter, and the difference in reliability is immediate...

iOS 27: Apple’s Reset Button After iOS 26

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Apple’s upcoming iOS 27 is shaping up to be one of the most important software updates in recent years. After the mixed reception of iOS 26, Apple appears to be taking a step back to move forward, focusing on stability, refinement, and smarter intelligence rather than flashy surface-level changes. This update is less about reinvention for the sake of novelty and more about restoring confidence in the iOS experience. A “Snow Leopard” Moment for iOS iOS 27 follows a philosophy similar to Apple’s historic Snow Leopard macOS release, prioritizing polish over spectacle. Instead of overwhelming users with dramatic design shifts, Apple has concentrated on fixing inconsistencies, improving performance, and ensuring that everyday interactions feel smoother and more reliable. This approach directly addresses user feedback surrounding iOS 26, which struggled with bugs and uneven design behavior across devices. Smarter Siri Powered by Gemini AI One of the most significant changes in iOS 27 is the ...