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  • One UI 4.0 beta for Android 12 has been released for Galaxy S21 mobiles

    One UI 4.0 beta for Android 12 has been released for Galaxy S21 mobiles

    For now, we’re still waiting for a stable version of Android 12, which Google is expected to release on October 4. Still, testing of Samsung’s own system, One UI 4.0, based on it, has already begun beta testing with Galaxy S21 models.

    Samsung has also officially launched the One UI 4.0 beta program, which can be applied through the Samsung Members app. Applicants are primarily invited from the following regions: China, India, Germany, Poland, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

    Currently supported devices: Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 +, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. Additional regions and models may join the beta in the future.

    One UI 4.0 will also bring significant innovations in appearance and functionality. On the one hand, we get debut enhancements in Android 12, such as privacy alerts that instantly show when an app is using our phone’s camera or microphone. Of course, this is just one of the many innovations. Stable One UI 4.0 updates could be launched sometime towards the end of this year, starting with the Galaxy S21 mobiles.

  • South Korea to clean up iPhone App Store by law

    South Korea to clean up iPhone App Store by law

    Apple and Epic Games have been at odds for a long time. The stakes are enormous because any large groups who stay with the money invested in the popular Fortnite software are unconcerned. It appears that Apple will be forced to withdraw.

    In epic games – apple, we recently announced a court ruling that will take effect in December. Epic Games, which has historically been critical of Apple’s (and Google’s) 30-70 percent revenue-reduction procedures, discreetly incorporated a payment system to Fortnite through a code modification that evaded Apple and Google’s techniques.

    Unsurprisingly, Fortnite has been removed from both platforms’ official app stores, prompting lawsuits and general investigation into app store policies.

    The long-term implications of that court decision (which would enable other payment systems on the App Store and impose fines for breaking Apple’s earlier rules) are unknown. For example, there is still South Korea, where Epic Games (or, more particularly, its most popular game, Fortnite) may be reinstalled on Apple’s app store.

    A new measure was passed in South Korea this month, and if it is signed into law, Apple, Google, and other app store owners will be required to authorize a third-party payment system or face a fine.

    Epic Games expressed its delight by announcing on Fortnite’s Twitter account that it had asked Apple to restore its developer account before the regulation took effect. You want to reintroduce Fortnite to the South Korean App Store, where you can do whatever you want.

    It will use its payment system and keep all profits from in-app purchases, at least for users who don’t want to use Apple’s built-in system, as users can use either. Lobbyists for Apple in the United States are now attempting to persuade South Korea not to follow this course.

  • MediaTek Dimensity 2000 launches against Snapdragon 898 and Exynos 2200

    MediaTek Dimensity 2000 launches against Snapdragon 898 and Exynos 2200

    It looks like MediaTek will finally delight us with an actual flagship chipset in dimensity 2000. The chipset will challenge Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 898 and Exynos 2200, and it could even be above them in terms of energy efficiency due to the manufacturing process used.

    Last week, MediaTek was first heard to be fighting Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 898 chipset with dimensity 2000 chipset, and one of the most significant advantages of the former could be the lower cost. It seems that Dimensity 2000 can surpass Qualcomm’s development in another critical way: energy efficiency. According to a recent report, the chipset will be made through TSMC’s 4-nanometer production process.

    MediaTek’s decision could be an excellent step because TSMC has been a significant advantage over Samsung’s manufacturing processes for some time. For example, the Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100 both have a 5-nanometer stripe width (both manufactured by Samsung), and none are renowned for their excellent efficiency. TSMC has been better lately, and this advantage is expected to be maintained in applying the 4-nanometer production process.

    In practice, this would mean that the MediaTek Dimensity 2000, based on the ARM V9 architecture, would offer much better efficiency than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 or Exynos 2200, which are expected to be produced using Samsung’s 4-nanometer production process. You might be able to bring up against MediaTek’s chip that dimensity 2000 will perform slightly worse in terms of graphics acceleration than its challengers. Still, the lower price can compensate for this.

  • From next year, Samsung will be able to install optical image stabilization in the entire Galaxy A series

    From next year, Samsung will be able to install optical image stabilization in the entire Galaxy A series

    More and more affordable smartphones have previously typical features of more expensive, high-end devices. The widespread rollout of premium hardware innovations is also characteristic of Samsung Galaxy A mobiles. According to a recent report, it could receive even more flagship features in the future, thereby helping the manufacturer gain more outstanding market share.

    According to The Elec, Samsung is working to equip all Galaxy A series smartphones with optical image stabilization- a feature available in future models. This is not a tiny thing because visual image stabilization used to be primarily a feature of more expensive mobiles, mainly given to galaxy S and Galaxy Note models. The manufacturer’s ambition can also affect other companies, which will start the spread of this incredible technology in the world of cheaper smartphones.

    Optical image stabilization would probably only be given to the primary sensor on the back of the phones. However, the quality can improve much more than relying on the electronic stabilizer. If Samsung successfully integrates the technology, if not all of its Galaxy A-series devices, it could make massive changes for the entire industry.

    By the way, there are already Galaxy A phones with OIS, but not too many yet, such as the different versions of the A52 and the A72.

    In case there is anyone who does not know precisely what optical image stabilization means, we will tell you that it is a small mechanical solution that neutralizes the movement of the camera sensor with the help of tiny motors, which is caused by various external factors, most often the shaking of the hand. The design includes several sensors that monitor movements and try to counteract them accordingly so that the photos remain still and the videos even. Electronic image stabilization is also a cool thing, it is often used in addition to optical, but in cheaper devices, it is usually the only one available. Because it’s a software-based solution entirely, it’s generally less efficient and doesn’t provide the same consistent effect as dedicated hardware can.

  • Google to release the final beta of Android 12

    Google to release the final beta of Android 12

    Google has released the fifth and final public beta version of Android 12, now available to owners of supported Pixel models. The subsequent build will be the finished Android 12.

    This one will be the first beta version of Android 12 available and installed on the recently released Google Pixel 5a mobiles. The device has not yet participated in the beta program for the simple reason that it has only just been released. If you were the happy owner of such a smartphone, all you have to do is log in to Android Beta. The update will then arrive on your device in form.

    Google Pixel 5a

    If you’ve been in the beta program before, version 5 is already available to you. Check the System Update menu in Settings, and you may want to click more than once because the update option may not pop up the first time. By the way, unlike stable releases, this version does not become available gradually. It can already be uploaded by anyone worldwide, provided that you have signed up for the beta program.

    Beta 5 has a build number of SPB5.210812.002, and the size of the update also depends on the device you want to install it on. The fourth beta, published last month, has already provided what Google calls “platform stability,” meaning the apps are now final. The just-released Beta 5 contains the latest fixes and optimizations. Likely, many of the errors that characterized the previous version have now been rectified, but there are reportedly still a fair number of them.

    The current version will be followed by the official release of Android 12, which Google claims will be running in a few weeks.

  • The invitations are out, the new iPhones are coming

    The invitations are out, the new iPhones are coming

    Apple sent out invitations to its usual September event late Tuesday afternoon. The company usually unveils its new iPhones at this event.

    After a long wait – and countless speculations – it’s finally official when Apple will be presenting its next show. The Cupertino company sent out the invitations on Tuesday afternoon; the event will be held on September 14 at 13:00 local time. This means 7 p.m. time on September 14.

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    Apple unveils the new iPhones every fall, so we can be virtually sure that Tim Cook’s team will unveil the iPhone 13 family members next week. These are expected to be the same size as the iPhone 12s, but the display may have a higher refresh rate than before. In addition, the sensor island is smaller, and the camera system can be more innovative.

    According to multiple sources, we can expect the arrival of a new Apple Watch- which may be flatter than before, while the display will be 41 and 45mm. Besides, the appearance of an entry-level AirPod and 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro would not be surprising.

  • A few things you’ll have to give up when buying Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

    A few things you’ll have to give up when buying Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

    Many people are looking forward to the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE release, as it is a flagship device that will give us the top hardware at a slightly cheaper cost, with some compromises, of course.

    It is not yet clear when the smartphone will debut, with some reports saying it will be here soon, while others believe it will have to wait because of the lack of chips. Now, the device’s user manual has just been leaked, showing that there will be some features and accessories that you will have to give up if you choose this mobile.

    According to the document, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE does not receive a micro SD socket, which is strange because the Chinese telecommunications agency TENAA had a database of slots in the specifications. It is unknown which one may be real, but such a deviation may bind versions that appear in different regions.

    Another less surprising shortcoming is that there will be no charger in the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE box. The lack of earphone output is no longer new, but it’s not unique to skip the charger, as Samsung is on Apple’s path for its top models, even though the apple company’s pulls have been mocked on several occasions.

    Other features are also revealed or confirmed in the instructions for use. The screen with high refresh rate, ip68 certified protection against batteries, the ultrasonic fingerprint reader installed in the display, and the design itself lean towards Samsung Galaxy S21 models.

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    You can also find out that the device will be placed on the shelves in at least four colors. We can also ask for black, green, purple, and white covers. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE will also have Samsung Pay, and Wireless DeX features wireless charging and Dolby Atmos for sound.

    The mobile is expected to be released with both Exynos and Snapdragon processors, with Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100 chipsets, 6 or 8GB of RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of storage, depending on the region. According to preliminary reports, a battery with a capacity of 4500 mAh will be inserted under the device’s cover. The battery will be charged with an adapter of up to 25 watts if you buy one.

  • Apple won’t deploy its anti-paedophile weapon yet

    Apple won’t deploy its anti-paedophile weapon yet

    The feature would have analyzed photos stored on iCloud, looking for pornographic images of children. Privacy experts have heavily criticized the development.

    Apple first announced in early August that it was working on a feature – essentially busting pedophiles- that would have been used to analyze photos saved from iPhones to the company’s iCloud storage space to find footage that would be considered child images.

    However, Apple has decided not to introduce it for the time being due to criticism of the system. The development works by having an algorithm run through your device before transferring it to storage (iCloud) to see if recording to the cloud is illegal.

    The examined image is compared to child footage seized by authorities stored in an encrypted database. If the system considers that the idea under investigation is problematic, it signals a flesh-and-blood employee who can notify the authorities.

    However, the company’s announcement in August and its specific feature were followed by thunderous criticism.

    Several experts, including Edward Snowden, who sparked the US eavesdropping scandal, opposed its introduction. Critics argued that the system could be in the wrong hands for remote surveillance, which government agencies could defeat their political opponents.

    Apple did not address the concerns raised at first, but today they are quite different: as they wrote, the fact that it is not being introduced for the time being is a sign that the company has heard the expert feedback.

    The manufacturer also stated that it would revise the development, and only then would it be decided exactly how it could be introduced.

  • If you use an iPhone and love Star Wars, we have some great news

    If you use an iPhone and love Star Wars, we have some great news

    A new title will soon be added to Apple’s subscription gaming service Arcade. Those who like the legos and the Star Wars universe are the most delighted because they are the central novelty theme.

    Apple’s exceptional game service has been available for a long time, allowing you access to many great programs on apple devices in exchange for a subscription. At the same time, this repertoire is constantly updated by the American manufacturer and does not wish to put it off in the future.

    Engadget pointed out that the Arcade will also feature a Star Wars-themed game with lego tickets. In the program, it is necessary to build. Still, only in its way – in the other part of the recreation, more tactical elements prevail, especially the use of skills at a good time the management of resources.

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    The new lego star wars battles add a lot to the Star Wars world, as the player has to control robots to win over the other side (like the dark one). The game also features well-known planets from the movies, such as Naboo, Hoth, and Endor.

    Lego Star Wars Battles were officially produced by TT Games Brighton but are released by Warner Bros. Games. It is unknown when it will be available on Arcade, but it is sure to arrive.

  • Best Windows Smartphones in 2021

    Best Windows Smartphones in 2021

    Windows Phone is the third choice of the mobile operating system behind iOS and Android. This is Microsoft’s mobile operating system, windows version, with color screens on the Start screen. This operating system can be updated only for some models, so choose carefully if you do not want it to go to an earlier version. Although most can be found in the Lumia series, this post is dedicated to you about the best Windows Phone smartphones.

    Windows Phone 8.1 has many decent features, including a Cortana personal assistant. The Microsoft Lumia brand already owns the vast majority of phones. Microsoft no longer owns Nokia. The software giant is the only manufacturer with Windows Phone, but its future is somewhat uncertain.

    Windows Phone 10 is the key.

    Windows 10 offers features such as Continuum, which means that the phone can be used on a larger screen, such as a PC, thereby increasing the experience and including the possibility to control everything with a mouse and keyboard. The key to this is universal Microsoft apps that work on any Windows device: computer, laptop, tablet, or phone.

    The performance of Windows phones is usually good, usually good screens and reasonable cameras are available. However, the operating system still lags behind its application competitors to ensure that it gets everything. If you are interested in purchasing a new mobile phone but do not want to be haunted by an iPhone or Android smartphone, Windows Phone is the platform for you.

    In terms of the popularity of Windows Phone, it remains slightly behind Android and iOS. Still, Microsoft has firmly proven itself as the third country on the smartphone platform where BlackBerry has long stood.

    The current version of Microsoft mobile phones, Windows Phone 8.1, has its “disadvantages.” The windows phone as a whole is nearing the end of its lifespan. Even though users liked them and customized Cortana and many beneficial features, this has always been in the background compared to Android and iOS.

    Microsoft hopes that Windows Phone 10 for mobile upgrades is what consumers dream of. Some of the big switches to Windows Phone 10 are designed to reduce the distance between Windows Phone and its rivals than ever before. But what’s new?

    Especially impressive are the improvements to the essential features that required additional work. Microsoft Edge, the default browser instead of Internet Explorer, is much more pleasant to use, while the Store is undoubtedly much cleaner.

    Fortunately, the new Windows Store has been delivered with a new series of universal apps that work the same way on smartphones, tablets, and laptops.

    We have seen many new Windows Phone smartphones in recent months, including a potent mix of high-end and mid-range phones. Currently, a Windows phone can be adapted to any budget.

    The Best smartphone with Windows Phone

    Lumia 435 | €60

     

    No one understands that a phone with only 60 euros can do many things. Owning a trendy smartphone is no longer a problem for the Lumia 435. Includes a Cortana assistant, a 4-inch screen, and a 2-core processor. We did the review then, and it left a great taste in our mouths.

    Lumia 535 | EUR 95

     

    The Lumia 535 delivers excellent results for smartphones for less than 100 euros. Its hardware is exciting, with a Snapdragon 200 quad-core processor and a 5-inch screen at a fantastic price.

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    Lumia 550 | EUR 110

    We also analyzed it on our website with really incredible results. You can choose from quad-core 1GB of RAM, Windows Phone 10, 4, 7″ screen, and a rugged camera with HDR. On Android, there are no rivals to the Lumia 550 in this price range.

    Lumia 640 | EUR 140

    The Lumia 640 is a reasonably versatile smartphone, available in 3G and 4G coverage versions. This is in almost no one’s land. Since they have several versions, users do not know what to choose.

    Lumia 640 XL | EUR 185

    Recommendations: 5.7-inch screen and robust hardware. I find it an exciting option for users who love big smartphones (Phablet) and do not want to spend 300 or 500 euros. One hundred eighty-five years ago … Insane!

    Lumia 950 / Lumia 950 XL | 555 euros / 630 ~ 700 euros

    Here is the top-of-the-line or flagship Lumia series. What would be the Lumia spheres? Well, come on … 8-core processor, 2560 x 1440 resolution, 3Gb RAM, 32GB internal memory, 4G connectivity, and USB-C cable. If Lumia already has perfect autonomy, then imagine giving us 3340 mAh. The standard version has a 5.2″ screen and the XL 5.7″ inch screen.

    With this, we achieve it with the best Windows Phone smartphones. Which is most interesting for you, or suggest adding another model? Your opinion is critical to us.

  • Samsung Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra battery capacity has been revealed

    Samsung Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra battery capacity has been revealed

    The 3C office recently certified two Samsung SDI batteries that can be used inside Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra based on model number. The capacity of the batteries is the same as that previously published by a trusted leaker.

    The battery intended for the interior of the Samsung Galaxy S22+ bears the number EB-BS906BY and has a nominal capacity of 4370 mAh, which means that the specific ability will be 4500 mAh. It’s not as bladed as the Samsung Galaxy S21+ battery, which has a capacity of 4,800 mAh, but luckily, there’s only a minimal downgrade.

    The other battery will be installed in the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra models. The battery will have the number EB-BS908ABY, with a nominal capacity of 4855 mAh. Based on this, the specific ability will be 5000 mAh. The exact number of batteries are working under the current Ultra packaging cover, so there will be no change here.

    The battery of the basic model is not on the certificate lists. Still, according to Ice Universe, we understand that the device will be powered by a 3800 mah battery, smaller than the current Galaxy S21 4000 mAh battery.

    Samsung is reportedly testing the 65-watt fast charging for the Galaxy S22 model. The company has never gone towards 45 watts before, and this method is not used very often, with 25 watts of ceiling for S21 phones.

    If the 65-watt fast charging is introduced with the new flagships, the adapter used will be the EP-TA85 model number (and will undoubtedly have to be purchased separately). The charging head produces an output voltage of 20 volts at a current of 3.25 amps, but it can charge older devices at a lower voltage.

  • The Samsung Galaxy S22 series might go into production as early as November

    The Samsung Galaxy S22 series might go into production as early as November

    Samsung’s bendable smartphones were just announced, and the Galaxy S22 models are the next major thing they can do in the background.

    Some details regarding the gadgets have already been released, and current speculations claim that mass production could begin as early as November this year. The news originated from South Korea, where the Galaxy S22 series is expected to be unveiled in January 2022.

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    Previously, flagships were always released in February, but this tradition was changed with the release of the Samsung Galaxy S21 phones. Insiders claim that everything will be completed sooner now and that certain parts have already been manufactured.

    We already know a few details regarding the series, which will continue to have three members if all goes well: a basic model, a Plus model, and an Ultra variant. According to current reports, the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ will have a triple camera image capture system with a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide module, and a telephoto unit with 3x optical zoom. Some sources claim that the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will have a 200-megapixel camera on the rear, while others claim it will only have a 108-megapixel camera.

    The Exynos chipset will be paired with an AMD mobile Radeon graphics accelerator in the Samsung Galaxy S22 phones. The RDNA2 architecture is used to build this controller. According to the news, the in-house chipset provides exceptional graphics performance. Of course, Qualcomm snapdragon processor-based devices will be available in some regions.

    They’re referring to mobile screens, which will be premium solutions with an LTPO Super AMOLED panel and a 120Hz refresh rate. One more thing: the devices’ batteries will offer fast charging at 65 watts.

  • Samsung unveils 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP1 camera sensor

    Samsung unveils 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP1 camera sensor

    Samsung has finally unveiled the ISOCELL HP1, the world’s first 200 MP phone camera sensor, which is likely to be one of the main highlights of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra coming next year.

    Still, before that, it could even pop up in a Xiaomi phone. The sensor has a huge physical size and many exciting features, and a new 50-megapixel sensor called ISOCELL GN5 has arrived.

    Let’s start with the big shot, a 200-megapixel module that offers a pixel assembly technology dubbed ChameleonCell by Samsung, which allows you to take photos at 12.5 and 50 megapixels.

    The new ISOCELL HP1 changes the resolution of images depending on the current lighting conditions to ensure the best possible result. It combines pixels with a 4×4 merging to produce 12.5-megapixel photos with 2.56 micrometers of effective pixels in weaker lighting conditions.

    However, if the light conditions are good, 50-megapixel photos are taken with a pixel aggregation of 2×2 with pixels of 1.28 micrometers. Still, it is also possible to use the maximum resolution provided by the sensor, 200 megapixels, in which case 0.64-micrometer pixels are available.

    The total physical size of the sensor is 1/1.22 inches, which is not a record, but it is still huge. It is among the most prominent mobile units.

    The new ISOCELL HP1 captures a movie at a resolution of up to 8K at 30 frames per second, all with minimal visual field reduction. Scales the resolution to 8,192 x 6,144, or 50 megapixels, so you can create 7,680 x 4,320 pixels, or 8K resolution videos. In 4K, 120 fps is also supported.

    The other new telephone module is the ISOCELL GN5, a 50-megapixel, 1/1.57″ unit with an adequate pixel size of 1 micrometer. The sensor significantly improves autofocus performance and accuracy, made possible by a combination of Front Deep Trench Isolation technology and Dual Pixel, which substantially optimizes image quality.

    Samsung claims that there are already samples for partners from both new sensors, so the sensors just presented may soon appear in smartphones.