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Briefing on the Galaxy S6. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Samsung’s new Briefing page on the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge puts breaking news one swipe away from your home screen — but if you’re one of the many who don’t want that, you’ll be pleased to know it’s incredibly easy to turn it off.

Here’s how.

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Another problem for Samsung? Say it ain't so! Photo: Cult of Android

Another problem for Samsung? Say it ain’t so! Photo: Cult of Android

Oh, Samsung, can you ever catch a break?

Despite its new Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge receiving positive reviews, Samsung has admitted that some users of both handsets are experiencing serious memory issues — resulting in their devices running slowly, and apps crashing unexpectedly.

Who would do this? Photo: Sony

Who would do this? Photo: Sony

Sony makes some pretty great smartphones, but the vast majority of consumers — especially those in the U.S. — just aren’t interested in them. But in a new Xperia Z3 ad, the Japanese company hopes to remind us why we shouldn’t ignore its flagship devices.

Meerkat is here. Photo: Meerkat

Meerkat is here. Photo: Meerkat

Meerkat, the video streaming app that has made quite a name for itself on iOS, is now officially available on Android. It’s still in beta for now, but anyone can download it via Google Play and begin broadcasting to their Twitter followers.

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