Tips 15 November 2025 - 20 January 2026

Turning off Google’s AICore on Samsung phones sounds easy — here’s what changes
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Turning off Google’s AICore on Samsung phones sounds easy — here’s what changes

Tests on Samsung’s Galaxy S24 FE showed some Galaxy AI features stopped working locally when Google’s AICore was disabled, shifting tasks to the cloud. Samsung says users can enable on-device processing, but many AI tools still rely on cloud services. Google’s AICore supplies up-to-date AI models like Gemini Nano for Android apps. Some users report better battery life after disabling AICore.
February 3, 2026
Don’t Miss the Northern Lights: Google Pixel and Android Camera Tricks to Capture the Aurora
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Don’t Miss the Northern Lights: Google Pixel and Android Camera Tricks to Capture the Aurora

A severe G4 geomagnetic storm struck Earth late Jan. 19 after a coronal mass ejection, NOAA reported, with auroras possibly visible across much of Canada and the northern U.S. Forecasters warned of an S4 solar radiation storm, the strongest since 2003, threatening satellites and polar flights. Android users were advised to use long-exposure camera modes to capture the aurora. Alerts went to airlines, NASA, and grid operators.
January 20, 2026
Android Factory Reset Mistake Leaves “Ghost” Devices Behind — Here’s the Correct Way to Wipe Your Phone
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Android Factory Reset Mistake Leaves “Ghost” Devices Behind — Here’s the Correct Way to Wipe Your Phone

Factory resetting an Android phone may leave “ghost” devices tied to your Google account in Google Play and Find Hub, according to a December 2025 Android Authority report. Removing your Google account from the device before resetting it is necessary to prevent this issue. Google’s help pages confirm that factory reset alone does not fully detach the device from account services.
December 31, 2025
iOS 26 Today (November 15, 2025): Best iPhone Settings to Change, 12 Hidden Tricks, and What’s New in iOS 26.2
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iOS 26 Today (November 15, 2025): Best iPhone Settings to Change, 12 Hidden Tricks, and What’s New in iOS 26.2

Apple released iOS 26 globally on September 15, 2025, introducing a “Liquid Glass” redesign. The latest stable version, iOS 26.1, launched November 3, focuses on stability. iOS 26.2, now in beta, adds features like a Liquid Glass slider and offline Apple Music lyrics, with public rollout set for December. New settings and hidden features continue to surface as users adjust.
November 15, 2025