The weekend descends upon us yet again, and this means you can look forward to yet another edition of the Top 5 Apps of the Week on nextpit. We have carefully looked through the Internet and searched for the best 5 apps on both iOS and Android platforms that we think will be able to add value to your everyday, smartphone use.
With foldable season 2023 still in full swing, Samsung joined Motorola in launching a flip phone with a big cover display. But while the Motorola Razr+ (2023) scored points in nextpit’s review with its fully functional external screen, Samsung only officially allows users to check widgets and a very curated list of apps. But with one Good Lock tool, Samsung gives its fans a trick to launch basically any app on the Flip 5’s outer display.
It’s no secret that Apple is developing a smart ring like the unannounced Samsung Galaxy Ring. This was previously revealed in several patents. But in the latest filing, the company is further giving hints of its wearable capabilities, which intends to be a dedicated controller for other Apple devices instead of becoming a health tracker to monitor heart rate or sleep.
Tech workers can be forgiven for struggling to welcome their new AI overlords. Artificial intelligence, on the face of it, seems set to sink its talons into almost every competency a tech company requires, wiping some departments from the payroll and disrupting others.
Nothing is a fairly new technology brand led by the former OnePlus founder, Carl Pei. It is known for its transparent headphones and recently launched its second smartphone, the Phone (2). Today, the startup announced a new sub-brand called CMF by Nothing that focuses on making its industrial and innovative design more accessible to consumers.
Also read: Nothing Phone (2) vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 comparison
The Redmi K60 Ultra was launched today in China. But even those outside the Asian country have reason to follow the launch because this flagship smartphone will also come to Europe and other parts of Asia under a different name: Namely as part of the Xiaomi 13T series. According to a rumor, the unveiling will already take place on September 1!
Although Samsung’s Galaxy S23 was just launched in February, we are already seeing details about its successor, the Galaxy S24, leak. The latest leak hinted at upgraded displays from Samsung for the two vanilla models, offering LTPO panels that are found in the Ultra range.
Also read: Top Samsung One UI tips and tricks
Apple introduced its first Bluetooth tracker, the AirTag, in 2021 and it has since become the most popular accessory from the company. Apparently, Apple might be already planning to launch the AirTag 2 or second generation tracker by next year based on a fresh report.
Matter was supposed to be the panacea for all smart home incompatibilities. However, things have become rather quiet concerning the standard, and the matter (heh!) has begun to weigh rather heavily on the standard’s shoulders. What has apparently gone wrong (or right) with Matter?
Read more: Here’s how Matter’s smart home standard works
It is becoming increasingly obvious that Samsung could soon announce its Galaxy S23 FE. As evidence, leaks and rumors are piling up and the latest one concerns the cameras: New information deals with both the new selfie cam and the rear-facing telephoto camera.