Xiaomi’s Poco X6 series was launched with capable processors. Now, Poco is gearing up to launch the Poco X7 and Poco X7 Pro, which are expected to deliver even faster performance, as confirmed by the company.
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One UI 7 Beta has been shipped to the Galaxy S24 series, introducing significant updates and meaningful additions to Samsung’s user interface, including the new Now Bar. This feature supports not only official Samsung applications but also third-party ones. In addition, recent findings hint at a deeper integration with the Gemini Live assistant, offering even more functionality.
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Do you really need a “real” camera to photograph fireworks? Not at all! You can capture stunning fireworks photos with your cell phone. With the right settings and a few simple tricks, you can take beautiful pictures of New Year’s Eve with your smartphone—no need to lug around an expensive camera at the party.
Apple’s new M2 iPad Air is a great choice for those who want an excellent blend of power and sleekness but at $599, it’s not exactly an impulse buy. If you’ve been on the fence before, the 11-inch with 128 GB storage is now on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for $100 off (17 percent).
Xiaomi is one of the few manufacturers still dedicated to producing Android tablets. Last year, the Xiaomi Pad 6 emerged as a popular competitor to Samsung’s Galaxy tablets. Building on that success, Xiaomi has now introduced the Xiaomi Pad 7 series in China and announced plans for an international launch.
While Android has offered seamless updates for years, Samsung has been slow to adopt the feature. To date, the mid-range Galaxy A55 remains the only Galaxy smartphone to support it. However, new findings suggest that Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Ultra could finally embrace this long-awaited functionality.
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OnePlus’ first foldable smartphone, the OnePlus Open, was praised for its high-end specifications and capable camera in a slim profile. However, more than a year has passed without a successor from the Chinese brand. The wait might soon pay off, as the latest leaks hint at even more impressive hardware for the upcoming OnePlus Open 2.
Samsung’s One UI already offers robust notification controls, allowing users to prioritize alerts with ease. With the upcoming One UI 7 update, based on Android 15, Samsung appears poised to take this functionality even further by introducing expanded options for managing alerts and notifications.
Samsung’s Android 15 rollout has seen delays this year, with the first One UI 7 beta arriving only recently for the Galaxy S24 series. The company is expected to release the stable version of the update in early 2025, likely coinciding with the launch of the Galaxy S25. However, this compressed timeline suggests that the beta program might not extend to other Galaxy devices.
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Apple’s iOS 18.2 introduces a significant update, bringing a second wave of Apple Intelligence and AI features to supported iPhone models. Among the highlights is the integration of Siri with ChatGPT, empowering users to make use of the latter for more complex queries. If you’re looking to set up ChatGPT as part of your Siri experience, follow this guide for step-by-step instructions.