Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra was reported to feature a new telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom. It turns out this particular shooter could still get the same 3x optical zoom level as its predecessor, but the 5x zoom can be achieved due to the significantly higher megapixel count in the sensor itself.
To everyone’s surprise, Motorola, the former Google subsidiary, unveiled two clamshell foldable handsets this year. I would like to make a rather bold claim here: these are efforts to poach a few potential Galaxy Z Flip 5 customers from the market leader Samsung. Is this the dawn of another foldable superpower, or does the attack of the foldable clone fizzle out in the vast market? This is my opinion: In the end, Samsung always wins! It does not require two Sith Lords to upset the Rebel Alliance, it takes a dark force like the Death Apple instead!
Voicemail has been a feature long available to iPhone, and with iOS 17, Apple is finally introducing an upgraded version called Live Voicemail with real-time transcription. If you’re intending to test out the feature, here’s a guide on how to enable and use the Live Voicemail on compatible iPhone models.
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Xiaomi unveiled its new ultra-foldable in China today. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 comes with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 4,800 mAh battery, 67 W fast charging and quad camera. nextpit has all the details for you!
Google’s Magic Eraser tool that leverages the power of AI was introduced on the Pixel 6. It was eventually expanded to support more Android phones and iPhones. Now, it appears that Google is working on a version that erases different types of audio from video clips and would most likely debut on the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.
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Samsung did an outstanding job developing the foldable smartphone market and is by far the leader in the segment. However, its marketing push to “join the flip side” appears to be missing the mark by heavily obsessing over current iPhone users, so much so that it feels like the company forgot to give reasons for current Galaxy Z owners to upgrade in 2023.
Samsung made the right move towards usability with the new Galaxy Z Flip 5. In a clamshell-type smartphone, the ability to fully capitalize on the compact form factor is definitely key to success. I tested the Z Flip 5, and here’s why I believe this generation is worth the investment.
Although smartphones and tablets are mostly relying on newer cellular generations like 4G and 5G, these devices still come and support older types of networks like 2G. These obsolete technologies present underlying security threats and higher risks to be utilized in cyberattacks. In Android 14, Google is further enhancing 2G use for enterprise-level and cellular security for general users.
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If you’ve been waiting to buy Samsung’s flagship phones at their lowest price, then you’re in luck today. The entire Samsung Galaxy S23 line returns to its best price on Amazon. Particularly, the top-end Galaxy S23 Ultra has the biggest savings from the trio as it drops to $949 after the solid $250 price reduction (21 percent off). Regardless of which model you’re going to pick, you still end up saving a chunk.
The Google Pixel Fold ships with stereo speakers that are located at the sides of the handset. However, it turned out these are no ordinary speakers found on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro (review) based on the most recent discovery that points to these components supporting spatial audio.
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