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Galaxy S24 problems pile up: 4 issues plaguing Samsung's newest smartphone
No overheating issues like when the iPhone 15 debuted, but the Galaxy S24 certainly has its own launch problems.
By Matt Binder
![Woman holding Galaxy S24](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07xfrhFXjXm01nGejMbbTmx/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1707171715.jpg)
![Woman holding Galaxy S24](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07xfrhFXjXm01nGejMbbTmx/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1707171715.jpg)
X / Twitter rolls out audio and video calls for Android – but only if you're paying for Premium
iOS users have had the feature since last year.
By Matt Binder
![X on Android](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07xXJWy2m94DLf37358Eacw/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1705696501.jpg)
![X on Android](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07xXJWy2m94DLf37358Eacw/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1705696501.jpg)
Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked, including Galaxy AI and Galaxy Ring
The new Samsung Galaxy S24 phones, Google's Circle to Search, and a surprise product announcement
By Matt Binder
![Samsung Unpacked 2024](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00GAu4L8y7EWq5xIIska829/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1705524423.png)
![Samsung Unpacked 2024](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00GAu4L8y7EWq5xIIska829/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1705524423.png)
Chameleon Android malware can turn off fingerprint unlock to steal your pin
Be careful out there.
By Tim Marcin
![a finger over a fingerpint unlock on a screen](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05nEnwVlIOFTKLYy8i0YXAI/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1703344946.jpg)
![a finger over a fingerpint unlock on a screen](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05nEnwVlIOFTKLYy8i0YXAI/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1703344946.jpg)
Google and Apple are closer to making AirTags stalker free
Teamwork makes the dream work.
![Originally designed as a solution for the absent-minded, the AirTag digital tracking button is also sometimes employed for a more sinister function, with manufacturer Apple now finding itself the subject of of anger -- and lawsuits -- from Americans who have been harassed with the help of a product from the brand.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/064DYVnXaTHsJx2481ZGghE/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1703269234.jpg)
![Originally designed as a solution for the absent-minded, the AirTag digital tracking button is also sometimes employed for a more sinister function, with manufacturer Apple now finding itself the subject of of anger -- and lawsuits -- from Americans who have been harassed with the help of a product from the brand.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/064DYVnXaTHsJx2481ZGghE/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1703269234.jpg)
[Update] This app sends Android texts as blue 'iMessage' bubbles
And you don't even need Apple ID.
![Sad woman in front of wall of green and blue texts](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03ZkTUvyAUtG4tEb15yp52Q/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1701825914.jpg)
![Sad woman in front of wall of green and blue texts](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03ZkTUvyAUtG4tEb15yp52Q/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1701825914.jpg)
Apple shuts down app that lets Android users text with blue bubbles
Beeper is working to get the app running again.
By Anna Iovine
![Apple iMessage app open on phone in front of green backdrop with iMessage logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01yM6xfoK7QL0CAuGluffxQ/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1702232963.jpg)
![Apple iMessage app open on phone in front of green backdrop with iMessage logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01yM6xfoK7QL0CAuGluffxQ/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1702232963.jpg)
Governments can spy via smartphone push notifications, Apple and Google confirm
Time to turn off some of those push notifications...
By Matt Binder
![Push notifications](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/019iZ1UKcsiS12mJmwQWRT4/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1701969701.jpg)
![Push notifications](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/019iZ1UKcsiS12mJmwQWRT4/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1701969701.jpg)
Pixel 8 reported issues are piling up: 3 common issues we’re hearing
Sorry, Android fans. It's not just the new iPhone experiencing problems.
By Matt Binder
![Google Pixel 8](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/038pu0pyqAwZbLi0akwEidy/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1698867388.jpg)
![Google Pixel 8](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/038pu0pyqAwZbLi0akwEidy/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1698867388.jpg)
Is your Pixel phone acting weird? Android 14 may be to blame
If you have multiple profiles on your Pixel 6, watch out.
By Alex Perry
![Android logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/040tFQAa6Jv5i8ivGauqYkv/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1697553809.jpg)
![Android logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/040tFQAa6Jv5i8ivGauqYkv/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1697553809.jpg)
3 iPhone 15 features Samsung Galaxy S24 will steal, according to rumors
Some rumored Galaxy S24 features have some overlap with the iPhone 15.
![Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. iPhone 15 lines](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02uxJKyB0BfbtfovMtYEctW/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1695702164.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. iPhone 15 lines](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02uxJKyB0BfbtfovMtYEctW/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1695702164.jpg)
You might be able to transfer calls between Android devices soon
Bought into the Google ecosystem? This may be the news for you.
By Alex Perry
![Android logo on phone screen](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07u7Km2jHI9OojJ3bzlLozS/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1691765695.jpg)
![Android logo on phone screen](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07u7Km2jHI9OojJ3bzlLozS/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1691765695.jpg)
Android users can now get alerts for unknown AirTags
Google and Apple are working together for the benefit of customer safety.
![This photo illustration taken on February 13, 2023 shows an Apple Air Tag in Washington, DC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06jZpCPEWzCOqvkOmAgqEHa/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1690481250.jpg)
![This photo illustration taken on February 13, 2023 shows an Apple Air Tag in Washington, DC](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06jZpCPEWzCOqvkOmAgqEHa/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1690481250.jpg)
All the AI announcements from Google I/O 2023
Move over, Android. Google is an "AI-first" company now.
By Matt Binder
![Google I/O: AI](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02cs1cRQQB7briu1Bwhceka/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1683747752.png)
![Google I/O: AI](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02cs1cRQQB7briu1Bwhceka/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1683747752.png)
Google is really excited about Android 14's new wallpaper features
Maybe a little too excited...
![A Google composite of stylistic elements of the new wallpaper options.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05MLP3m32SYuoGqfrSQ1QJA/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1683745530.png)
![A Google composite of stylistic elements of the new wallpaper options.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05MLP3m32SYuoGqfrSQ1QJA/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1683745530.png)
Fitbit app keeps crashing? Here's what we know so far.
Fitbit support is suggesting to force-quit the app and turn off your device before reaching out to them directly.
By Jonathan Tully
![Fitbit logo displayed on a cell phone.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04FsPf1pfqBwst8xgzKV1tz/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1677768664.jpg)
![Fitbit logo displayed on a cell phone.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04FsPf1pfqBwst8xgzKV1tz/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1677768664.jpg)
Android is adding a ton of major new features to your phone. See the list.
Freehand annotations, noise cancellation, and more.
![The logo of an Android is seen displayed on a mobile phone screen with a Google logo in the background.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02n0bwGHS9ih5OuDga8EDSW/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1677278427.jpg)
![The logo of an Android is seen displayed on a mobile phone screen with a Google logo in the background.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02n0bwGHS9ih5OuDga8EDSW/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1677278427.jpg)
Google's Magic Eraser is coming to iPhones and more Androids, just in time to delete your photobombing uncle
Previously available only to Google Pixel 6 and 7 users, it can now be used by anyone who subscribes to Google One.
By Jonathan Tully
![Before and after photos of Google Photos magic eraser](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00sDQihsE1xL05TWjHF837F/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1677244558.png)
![Before and after photos of Google Photos magic eraser](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00sDQihsE1xL05TWjHF837F/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1677244558.png)
How to get out of annoying group texts on iOS and Android
End the annoying pings for once and for all.
By Jake Krol and Kyli Singh
![Illustration of arm cracking phone screen with a hammer](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00TbCzHh4Ryz0xnJzITCc5t/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623373009.jpg)
![Illustration of arm cracking phone screen with a hammer](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00TbCzHh4Ryz0xnJzITCc5t/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1623373009.jpg)