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

Android Authority reported that turning off Google’s AICore system service on Samsung phones can disable certain on-device AI features and shift others to cloud processing. Editor Andy Walker tested this on a Galaxy S24 FE with Android 16 and found that image tools like Samsung Gallery’s Generative Edit and Sketch to image only worked after he disabled the “process data only on device” option. Meanwhile, Circle to Search and Live Transcribe remained functional. He didn’t notice any speed improvements, and the app still used about 1.3GB of storage after being turned off. However, Walker mentioned colleagues and online users who claimed better battery life on some devices. The debate heats up as handset makers embed “AI” tools directly into phones,
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

The U.S. Space Weather Prediction Center reported that on Jan. 19, a severe G4 geomagnetic storm kicked in after a coronal mass ejection—a burst of solar material and magnetic field—struck Earth. This kind of event can extend the northern lights far beyond their usual high-latitude zones. This is significant because forecasters predict the aurora might be visible throughout Canada and much of the northern U.S., and maybe even further south, with heightened activity expected to continue into Tuesday. “The intensity of this storm has not been seen in more than two decades,” said Shawn Dahl, a service coordinator at the NOAA center.
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

A factory reset may not fully detach your Android phone from your Google account, leaving “ghost” devices in Google Play and Find Hub. Here’s the 2025 wipe checklist. If you’re planning to sell, trade in, donate, or recycle an Android phone, you probably think you already know the drill: Settings → Factory reset → Done.
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’s big iOS 26 update has been out for two months now, but the story is still evolving. With iOS 26.1 already on devices and iOS 26.2 confirmed for a December release, new tips, hidden features and real‑world impressions keep landing — including fresh coverage today.Wikipedia+1 Drawing on new guides from 9to5Mac, Geeky Gadgets, and Tom’s Guide, plus today’s iOS 26.2 news, here’s a complete, up‑to‑date look at:
November 15, 2025