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    Apple to focus on OLED iPads and MacBooks before foldable iPad

    Apple to focus on OLED iPads and MacBooks before foldable iPad

    Lately, there have been many reports claiming that Apple is planning to use OLED displays for future iPad and MacBook models. Today, we have one more. This one also sheds light on a foldable iPad model. Multiple executives in the tech industry have told Nikkei Asia that Apple is working on offering OLED screens in […]

    • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
    • 11 months ago
    Leak reveals Google’s plan to one-up Samsung phones with ‘Pixie’ AI

    Leak reveals Google’s plan to one-up Samsung phones with ‘Pixie’ AI

    A few days ago, Google unveiled Gemini, its newest LLM (Large Language Model) for AI tasks. The company announced that a smaller version of Gemini will come to flagship Android smartphones, including Pixels and Galaxy devices, in the future. Now, a new report reveals how Google plans to one-up other Android phone brands, including Samsung, […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 11 months ago
    Galaxy Watch 5 gets December 2023 security update

    Galaxy Watch 5 gets December 2023 security update

    Samsung has released the newest security update to the Galaxy Watch 5 and the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. The December 2023 security patch is now available to the smartwatches, and it could soon be released to the company's other Wear OS-based smartwatches as well. The last security update of the year is now available for […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 11 months ago
    Galaxy A52s gets December 2023 security update in the US

    Galaxy A52s gets December 2023 security update in the US

    While Galaxy A52s users are waiting for the Android 14 update, Samsung has released a new security update to the smartphone. Yes, the popular mid-range smartphone has started getting the December 2023 security update in the US, and the new software is available for both carrier-locked and factory-unlocked units. The global version of the Galaxy […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 11 months ago
    Samsung updates LockStar, Edge Lighting Good Lock plugins

    Samsung updates LockStar, Edge Lighting Good Lock plugins

    Good Lock recently crossed the 100-million-downloads milestone, due in part to the app becoming available in more countries over the last few months, and it has been receiving regular updates in recent days in tandem with Samsung's One UI 6 rollout. Some of those updates brought new features that take advantage of Android 14/One UI […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 months ago
    Could the Galaxy S23 FE get five major Android OS upgrades?

    Could the Galaxy S23 FE get five major Android OS upgrades?

    The announcement of the Galaxy S23 FE coincided with Google's official release of Android 14 for Pixel smartphones. But as you may already be aware, Samsung's latest Fan Edition device made its debut running Android 13. The S23 FE is eligible for four major OS upgrades, and one of those upgrades was effectively wasted because […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 months ago
    Let’s hope Samsung avoids stupid ideas from Google’s ‘Pixie’ AI assistant

    Let’s hope Samsung avoids stupid ideas from Google’s ‘Pixie’ AI assistant

    Be prepared to get sick of hearing about artificial intelligence or AI next year. It's going to be the theme of 2024. You've already seen both Samsung and Qualcomm talk about the AI capabilities of the Exynos 2400 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipsets that will be used for the Galaxy S24 series. Google's been […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 11 months ago
    Netflix to have 86 games by year’s end, 90 more in development

    Netflix to have 86 games by year’s end, 90 more in development

    In 2021, Netflix introduced games on its platform. Back then, the video streaming service offered only five titles. However, the collection has grown rapidly over the past two years, and at the moment, there are 77 games on Netflix, giving people plenty of options to choose from. Well, that number is soon going to get […]

    • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
    • 11 months ago
    Encrypt Galaxy device cloud backups using Enhanced Data Protection in One UI

    Encrypt Galaxy device cloud backups using Enhanced Data Protection in One UI

    Cloud storage is becoming more prevalent, not only for people who want to save files remotely but for backup purposes. For instance, Samsung recently rolled out the Temporary Cloud Backup feature, which lets users store all the data from their Galaxy devices in the cloud for 30 days if they need to leave their phones […]

    • By Mihai Matei
    • 11 months ago
    Threads by Instagram is now finally available in Europe

    Threads by Instagram is now finally available in Europe

    Meta launched Threads, a text-based social media platform from Instagram that’s a direct rival to X (previously known as Twitter), in July this year. Back then, the company made Threads available in 100 countries, including the US and the UK. However, the countries in the European Union weren’t on the list. That’s changing today. The […]

    • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
    • 11 months ago
    Galaxy Book 4 laptops offer better outdoor visibility

    Galaxy Book 4 laptops offer better outdoor visibility

    Samsung's latest Galaxy Book 4 Pro and Ultra laptops boast new Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with touchscreen capabilities across the lineup. Although these new panels offer 400 nits of brightness, just like the Book 3 displays, they might be more suited for work outdoors. For the first time, Samsung's Vision Booster technology is making its […]

    • By Mihai Matei
    • 11 months ago
    Galaxy Book 4 Ultra matches 16-inch MacBook Pro charging speed

    Galaxy Book 4 Ultra matches 16-inch MacBook Pro charging speed

    Samsung's new Galaxy Book 4 Ultra laptop can now pride itself on battery charging speeds that match the 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro. Samsung confirmed today that the new Ultra model ships with a more powerful USB Type-C charger. The previous Galaxy Book 3 Ultra shipped with a 100W charger. Some users even complained that the […]

    • By Mihai Matei
    • 11 months ago
    Entire Galaxy Book 4 laptop range is equipped with touchscreens

    Entire Galaxy Book 4 laptop range is equipped with touchscreens

    Samsung's new Galaxy Book 4 laptops bring a few upgrades over the Book 3 models, and perhaps the most significant change consists of new AMOLED displays. The entire Galaxy Book 4 series announced today has touchscreens. The Galaxy Book 3 lineup had non-touch displays, save for the 360 model. But for the new generation laptops, […]

    • By Mihai Matei
    • 11 months ago
    The Galaxy S23 FE is a steal with this winter discount

    The Galaxy S23 FE is a steal with this winter discount

    If you've waited to buy the value king, i.e., the Galaxy S23 FE, at a discount, now's the time to get a real bargain. For the holiday shopping season, Samsung has dropped the Galaxy S23 FE's price so low it's comparable to the Galaxy A series. Even without a trade-in, you can now buy the […]

    • By Mihai Matei
    • 11 months ago
    Samsung Galaxy Book 4 series colors, prices, and availability

    Samsung Galaxy Book 4 series colors, prices, and availability

    Samsung has just announced the Galaxy Book 4 laptop series. More specifically, the company unveiled the Galaxy Book 4 Pro (available in two sizes), Book 4 Pro 360, and Galaxy Book 4 Ultra. There may or may not be a non-Pro model in the works, but here's what we know so far about color options, […]

    • By Mihai Matei
    • 11 months ago
    Powerful Galaxy Book 4 Ultra with 14th Gen Intel CPU, RTX 4070 GPU is official

    Powerful Galaxy Book 4 Ultra with 14th Gen Intel CPU, RTX 4070 GPU is official

    Samsung has unveiled its next-generation ultra-premium laptop, the Galaxy Book 4 Ultra. Along with the usual specs bump for better performance, the new laptop brings some other improvements, including a touchscreen display, improved power efficiency, improved cooling, and faster charging. The South Korean firm has also added a built-in video editor and improved existing Galaxy […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 11 months ago
    Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro and Pro 360 laptops are official

    Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Pro and Pro 360 laptops are official

    Today, with only two weeks left before the end of 2023, Samsung announced its latest-generation Galaxy Book 4 laptops, consisting of an Ultra model, a Galaxy Book 4 Pro, and a Book 4 Pro 360. The latter is a 2-in-1 laptop that can turn into a tablet, but now, every Galaxy Book model (360 or […]

    • By Mihai Matei
    • 11 months ago
    Xbox Cloud Gaming now available on Meta Quest 3, Quest Pro, Quest 2

    Xbox Cloud Gaming now available on Meta Quest 3, Quest Pro, Quest 2

    Microsoft is doing quite well in attracting more consumers with its Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming. In its latest move, Microsoft has launched Xbox Cloud Gaming for VR headsets from Meta. The popular cloud game streaming service is now available on the Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest Pro, and the Meta Quest 3. […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 11 months ago
    Galaxy Z Fold 2 December security update available in more countries

    Galaxy Z Fold 2 December security update available in more countries

    The Galaxy Z Fold 2 has started getting the latest security update in more countries. The December 2023 update for Samsung's second flagship foldable was initially released in the US a few days back and is now making its way to several other regions and markets. The latest update for the Z Fold 2 is […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 months ago
    Android 14/One UI 6 rolling out to the Galaxy M54

    Android 14/One UI 6 rolling out to the Galaxy M54

    The list of Galaxy smartphones that have been updated to Android 14/One UI 6 continues to get longer. Samsung has been focusing on releasing the update to mid-range phones all through December and has now made it available for the Galaxy M54. The Galaxy M54 hit retail shelves in April this year with Android 13 […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 11 months ago