Samsung could be close to releasing the One UI 6 update after it confirmed they are ending the testing of the last beta of the software this week. The release of the stable version is expected to commence as early as next week and only if there are no notable issues arising during the final testing phase.
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Following the report of Apple announcing a new Mac next week, the Cupertino giant confirmed the event today, dubbing it ‘Scary Fast’. This will be held on October 30th, or the day before Halloween as the tagline implies. It was also indicated on their website that this could revolve around new Mac devices, which possibly comprise new iMac and MacBook Pro entries powered by the M3 chip.
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To kickstart its annual Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm announced its flagship mobile processor for 2024. Besides the usual improvements in performance and efficiency, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 promises to take generative AI features to the next generation of flagship phones.
OnePlus is among the first manufacturers that offered fast wired and wireless charging on smartphones. However, without any meaningful reason, the company has also started ditching wireless charging from its OnePlus 11. In fact, this is an even bigger complaint with the Open foldable (review) despite being expensive. It is now heavily speculated that OnePlus could bring back the technology in the OnePlus 12.
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As usual, Samsung launched the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra at the beginning of February. Eight months later, in October, came the S23 FE model. What can Samsung’s flagship smartphones do, how do they look, how much do they cost, and how do they differ? You can get all the answers about specs, features, prices, and availability in this comparison.
Samsung has always been making the best Android tablets, including those budget-oriented options like the new and waterproof Galaxy Tab S9 FE. If you’re looking to take advantage of the early launch deal, Amazon and Best Buy now have the bundle offered for up to 15 percent off.
It seems that Xiaomi will once again win the race for Qualcomm’s flagship processor this year. The Chinese manufacturer has now surprisingly announced on the Chinese social network Sina Weibo that they will not only officially present the new operating system HyperOS next Thursday, but also the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro!
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The recent weeks have been packed with conflicting reports about Apple refreshing its iPad lineup. However, as we draw near to the end of the month, there are still no iPad announcements and only a USB-C Pencil. It appears that there are no new iPad tablets planned at all as the iPhone manufacturer could be preparing a new iMac and possibly a set of MacBook Pro laptops, all equipped with the M3 chipset.
Most premium foldable smartphones today like the Galaxy Z Fold 5 feature capable cameras. However, their complex design has always been a challenge for brands to include imaging hardware comparable with brick flagship camera phones. As for Samsung, it could continue to improve the design of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and recycle the Fold 5’s cameras for another year.
The MacBook Air range has been Apple’s sleeker and more portable laptop option, though by having almost comparable performance as the pricier MacBook Pro catalog. If you’re waiting for the opportunity to scoop up the MacBook Air M2 at a discounted price, both the 13-inch and 15-inch variants are now on sale over on B&H Photo for up to $170 reduction.