One thing to know about the Pixel 7’s face unlock feature is that there’s no dedicated sensor for it. There’s no iris scanner or Time-of-Flight sensor like we saw on other devices. It’s just using the phone’s selfie camera. Google uses the same AI algorithms present in Google photos for the face unlock feature. So, the same technology that recognizes your face in your photos is the same technology unlocking your phone....
Before we get down to it, it’s worth noting that Google confirmed both the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are coming. The company even showed off their renders during this year’s Google I/O, though not their front sides. That being said, the eBay and Facebook Marketplace listings came from the same person, it seems, from someone in Texas. The eBay listing was shared via Reddit, and the device was listed for $510....
The company also says the RAM can deliver up to 1TB/s of memory bandwidth. The new GPU is aimed at gamers and content creators who want the most out of their setups. And the card should offer exceptional performance “without compromise” to anyone who wants to slot this card into their machine. Both the standard and overclocked models are equipped with 2nd generation RT cores for ray tracing as well as 3rd generation Tensor cores for DLSS and AI features....
In a press release published Monday, PriceRunner detailed Google’s history of non-adherence to EU regulations, adding that this has caused severe damage to European companies. “This is also a matter of survival for many European entrepreneurial companies and job opportunities within tech. If American tech giants, through a market position almost equal to a monopoly, are allowed to do exactly as they please and manipulate markets, we can almost certainly count on the fact that many tech companies in Europe will be affected far beyond the comparison shopping market in focus today,” CEO of PriceRunner, Mikael Lindahl said (via Android Central)....
The game developer said The Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition will be available in the form of a digital download starting November 11 for $59.99. Compatible platforms include PC, PS4, PS5, the Xbox One, the Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and the Nintendo Switch. The trilogy is coming to Xbox Game Pass on Nov 11 Rockstar will release physical versions of the trilogy on December 7, while Android and iOS will get their versions sometime in the first half of next year....
Samsung says the new factory will produce advanced logic semiconductor solutions that power next-generation technologies. These include products for application in areas such as “mobile, 5G, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence (AI)”. The company is likely talking about chips based on its 3nm technology, which could be in mass production next year. The upcoming semiconductor manufacturing facility in Taylor, Texas is estimated to cost Samsung a whopping $17 billion, including buildings, property improvements, and machinery and equipment....
Through this self-repair program, Samsung will provide Galaxy users with genuine parts, tools, and “intuitive, visual, step-by-step repair guides” for their devices. This will allow willing users with enough knowledge of what they are doing to repair their devices on their own. According to Samsung, users will be able to self-replace the display, back glass, and charging ports of their Galaxy devices with the help of its repair guides. The company will accept the damaged/used parts from consumers for responsible recycling....
The new report doesn’t specify if all Galaxy S22 models will be available in a Bespoke edition. While that seems logical, we wouldn’t be surprised if Samsung decides to give this special treatment only to one of its upcoming flagships. We are expecting three new flagship smartphones from the company next month: Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. Galaxy S22 series could get Bespoke treatment from Samsung Samsung has been launching Bespoke edition refrigerators for some time now....
The new Samsung patent looks similar to a previous rollable display patent Samsung’s goal here is to eliminate the need for a secondary screen on foldable devices such as the Galaxy Z Fold 3, thus offering more flexibility in terms of design. The patent filing was dug up by the folks at 91Mobiles, who also accessed a few images detailing how the new expandable display would function. It seems eerily similar to the South Korean manufacturer’s rollable display concept, which was briefly showcased during Display Week 2022 last month....
The Galaxy A series has been a staple for Samsung’s mid-range and budget line-up. And the follow-up to the Samsung Galaxy A52, the Galaxy A53, appears alongside the long-expected S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 in leaked promotional materials. Specifically, with those devices shown as handsets that the new tablet can connect to via USB-C. What can be expected from the Samsung Galaxy A53 and A33, if leaks are correct? The predecessor to the new Galaxy A series handset has made several appearances on the Android Headlines list of best affordable devices....
Now that the event is over, Samsung can finally turn its attention to its other models, basically the affordable segment. Samsung is planning to release two new smartphones in the Galaxy M and the F series, namely the Galaxy M33 and the F23 5G phones. Ahead of their official unveiling, both phones have appeared on multiple certification websites. Fast forward to now, support pages for the upcoming Galaxy F23 5G went live on the Samsung India website....
You can purchase the Galaxy Tab A8 starting from $139.99 for the 32GB storage model. Do note that it is discounted from $229.99, so this is quite a discount, you get to save $90 in the process. The 64GB and 128GB models are more expensive, of course, but the most expensive model lands right below $200. So, if you’re in need of a new tablet, and you generally like what Samsung has to offer, this is the time to get the Galaxy Tab A8....
The Galaxy Tab S8 family poses side-by-side in leaked images Thanks to these images, you’ll be able to see the size difference between the three tablets. The Galaxy Tab S8 won’t be small, but it will be considerably smaller than the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. The Galaxy Tab S8 is expected to feature an 11-inch display, which is more than a decent size for a tablet. The Tab S8+ will include a 12....
Samsung seems to be developing a foldable tablet This information actually comes from a well-known source, Ice Universe. The tipster shared this information via Weibo. He actually referred to the company’s foldable tablet as the Galaxy Tab Fold. In addition to that, he did mention when the device may launch. He said that it could arrive alongside the Galaxy Tab S9. The Galaxy Tab S8 launched back in February this year, so the company’s Galaxy Tab S9 tablet, and foldable tablet could arrive in Q1 next year or in 2024....
You do not need to pay anything upfront to reserve your next Galaxy. Samsung just wants your name and email to notify you about pre-orders and sales of the devices. In exchange, you get a $200 credit that you can use during pre-order. That’s the maximum credit you get if you pre-order a foldable, a smartwatch, and the new TWS earbuds. If you’re only going to get a foldable smartphone, Samsung will give you a $100 credit....
UFS 4.0 specifications Samsung is using its 7th-generation V-NAND memory and a proprietary controller on the “industry’s highest-performing” UFS 4.0 storage solution. It allows for sequential read speeds of up to 4,200 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 2,800 MB/s. According to the company, UFS 4.0 will support a bandwidth of up to 23.2Gbps per lane. That’s twice as much as the UFS 3.1 solution. “That much bandwidth is perfect for 5G smartphones requiring huge amounts of data processing,” Samsung said....
Samsung started public beta testing One UI 5.0 One UI 5.0 is the latest iteration of Samsung’s custom Android software. Based on Android 13, it brings all the features that are part and parcel of the newest AOSP (Android Open Source Project) release. But as usual, the Korean company will heavily customize its user interface and will offer tons of tweaks and add-ons. We saw a glimpse of One UI 5....
The Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update for the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022) has begun in Europe. More precisely, users in France are getting the new Android version currently. A wider release covering units globally should be right around the corner. The device is picking up the update with firmware version P619XXU1BVK6 (via). This release is for the LTE version with the model number SM-P619. The Wi-Fi-only version (SM-P613) should receive the update in the coming days....
The latest One UI 5.0 beta build comes with a firmware version ending with ZVHK, SamMobile reports. It is currently available to users in India. The update package weighs almost 3GB, though it varies depending on the model. The new release should also be available soon to users in other regions, including the US. If you’ve enrolled your Galaxy S22 unit in the beta program, you will get the update over the air (OTA)....
The latest update for unlocked units of Samsung’s three-year-old Galaxy Note models in the US comes with firmware version N97*U1UEU7HVF1. According to the official changelog, this update contains the June SMR and some additional stability improvements. The new SMR patches more than five dozen vulnerabilities affecting Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more. Some of these vulnerabilities were found to have the potential to cause “critical” damages to users if exploited in the wild....
