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  • Apple’s next models will not include Touch ID

    Apple’s next models will not include Touch ID

    Despite testing and developing the technology, Apple has decided to include a no-touch ID sensor under the display in the upcoming iPhone 13 models. Face ID is the only biometric identification option for users.

    Apple is serious about incorporating Touch ID technology under the display interface of their iPhones, which would mean that simply placing your finger on the phone screen would identify/unlock it.

    According to reports, the corporation was on schedule at the start of the year, and the 2021 models would already have this much-anticipated technology.

    However, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his monthly “Power On” newsletter, Apple’s intentions have changed considerably. The Touch ID sensor behind the display will not be delivered to the iPhone 13. Apple’s ultimate goal, according to Gurman, is to put face ID behind the display.

    Apple’s second-generation iPhone SE is now the only handset in the lineup having Touch ID. It reappeared with the iPad Air’s current version, with Apple engineers incorporating Touch ID into the power button. Of course, Apple could opt to make the same technology available on lower-end iPhone models, while Face ID will be reserved for the Pro line.

    The reasons behind Apple’s decision to abandon its initial strategy are unknown. However, many others believe that everything is centered on Apple’s drive for perfection in Cupertino. They didn’t think the present technology was ready to be used in their flagship in 2021. Users could also use their Apple Watch to unlock their iPhones after iOS 14.5 was released.

    While some may be disappointed by the lack of Touch ID under the display, keep in mind that the iPhone 13 models will include significant enhancements. Apple focuses on upgrading camera capabilities, including the ProRes recording format and how videos are framed in portrait mode.

    The new devices will also have a smaller front-facing sensor island and a larger battery, with the new A15 chip allowing for even more power delivery.

  • Samsung gets new Z Flip and Z Fold battery protection

    Samsung gets new Z Flip and Z Fold battery protection

    Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 received legacy battery protection, which was previously only typical of Samsung tablets, and which, when activated, maximizes battery life. SamMobile reported. The “protect battery” feature limits the charging status of devices to 85 percent, thereby preventing full charging to 100 percent, which is expected to wear out over the years.

    In the Settings app, device care> Battery> Feature available under additional battery settings is an obvious compromise that limits the maximum lifespan of each phone per charge. In our reviews, we found that Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 have a battery life of about one day by default, which means that you may have to commit to charging south if you charge up to only 85 percent.

    The “Protect Battery” feature in the Samsung Settings app. Screenshot of Samsung

    This is worth paying the price if you want to use expensive flagship phones for as many years as possible, especially given the difficulties of repairing any device.

    SamMobile notes that this is not the first time Samsung has incorporated Battery Protection into its devices. But this is the first time it’s appeared on the company’s phones. The feature is available on the two folding devices with a UI 3.1.1 but reportedly did not appear on other smartphones with the same update.

    Other smartphone manufacturers already offer similar battery protection features. However, while Samsung never allows the device’s battery to charge above 85 percent, the corresponding features of Apple and OnePlus only temporarily limit the charge level to 80 percent before they are aimed at charging the batteries 100 percent just before the charging time. Is turned off.

  • WhatsApp tests an option to set a 24-hour timer for messages to disappear

    WhatsApp tests an option to set a 24-hour timer for messages to disappear

    Last year, WhatsApp introduced a new feature disappearing news. It’s an extension of the missing text and media that Snapchat first introduced. According to reports, WhatsApp is adding a new option to the Disappear Messages feature, allowing users to set a timer for the feature.

    The feature was discovered in the latest WhatsApp beta version WABetaInfo. According to reports, WhatsApp is testing a new 24-hour message disappearing option. If this option is enabled, messages will be deleted within 24 hours. That’s how WhatsApp status, Instagram/Facebook stories, and even Snapchat stories work.

    The new option serves as an additional setting for this feature. Currently, there is only one 7-day option that deletes messages from a specific chat after seven days.

    Currently, there is only a 7-day timer that users can set to disappear messages. The new feature is expected to reach Android, iOS, and WhatsApp web users soon. However, we do not yet know when exactly this will happen.

    For those who don’t know, the option to disappear messages can be found in the chat settings. All you have to do is enter a chat window, tap the person’s name, scroll down slightly to see the option and turn it on if you want to send messages that won’t stay long.

    Currently, there is only a 7-day timer that users can set to disappear messages.

    In related messages, WhatsApp is also expected to show the possibility of sending disappearing photos and videos for private conversation, similar to Snapchat. The feature is expected to reach Android users for the first time.

    One interesting thing about this is that it doesn’t notify others when it takes screenshots of disappearing media instead of screenshots on Snapchat.

  • Google Parodies Jony Ive in its latest Google Pixel 5a 5G Video

    Google Parodies Jony Ive in its latest Google Pixel 5a 5G Video

    Google has released a recent video for the recently released Pixel 5a, highlighting one feature: the headphone jack.

    The video below is about the Pixel 5a having the jack connector, but Google is deliberately over-characterizing it and presenting the circular opening as revolutionary. It’s no coincidence that the video is a parody, mimicking Apple’s legendary designer Jony Ive and previous Apple shows.

    The Pixel 5a, by the way, looks like an excellent deal, and not just because of the headphone jack. It also offers a relatively compact OLED display, IP67 water resistance, and a sizable battery and is cheaper than its predecessor at $449.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJZuSVl5wjM

    By the way, the high-end Pixel 6 mobiles will no longer have a jack connector, which makes such a video look a little weird, but you don’t have to take it that seriously.

  • Honor X20 Max comes with a 7.2 display

    Honor X20 Max comes with a 7.2 display

    6.7-6.8″ phones are no longer uncommon nowadays, and the phablet indicator makes little sense anymore, as most devices have an expansive display. If you want to stand out from the crowd at a large size, you’ll have to venture above 7 inches, and honor is about to do just that with a new cell phone.

    According to Chinese sources, the Honor X20 Max 5G is coming soon, boasting an even larger 7.2″ display than its predecessor. The additional parameters of the display are unknown, but we get a 6000 mAh battery, which is also an improvement over the 5000 mAh battery of the previous model.

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    MediaTek’s high-end insert will drive the new feature, the 6nm Dimensity 1100, which is a powerful enough solution and, of course, is already equipped with a 5G modem.

    No other specifics about the phone are yet known, but we look forward to receiving a 120Hz refresh rate, or at least 90 Hz, because, with a 60Hz panel, this sizable display would be a waste.

    The Honor X20 Max will be the third member of the X20 family, with the base Honor X20 and X20 SE coming with the giant phone.

  • How Durable is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

    How Durable is the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

    The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is far from becoming a strap phone. In fact, due to its bendable design, it is much easier to damage than a conventional device, but according to Samsung, it is much more mass-massaged than previous models. Let’s see what that means in real life.

    Zack, a content creator for the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel, has done his usual strap test on Galaxy Z Fold 3, so it’s worth watching.

    The phone is surprisingly good at the mud, and it has improved a lot compared to its predecessors. One of the significant innovations is the IPX8 water resistance, and although it has not received a dustproof rating on the device, it did not have a problem with a bit of sand. The hinge is much better. The tiny particles do not get in quickly, which is a huge step forward.

    The external display is suitable for scratches, but the inside should still be maintained. Although we have S Pen support, the Z Fold 3 can only be used with a special pen, and due to the plastic cover of the display, permanent traces can be left on it even with nails.

    Overall, the mobile performed excellently, even enduring the bending test recommended for all-in-one use. Of course, Samsung asks for the price, and it was released recently, worth $2,364 from official sources.

  • World’s leading manufacturers in the largest smartphone market in 2021

    World’s leading manufacturers in the largest smartphone market in 2021

    Analysis firm Counterpoint Research recently took a look at China, the world’s largest smartphone market, and found that there had been a significant realignment. Vivo took the lead.

    One’s downfall is the triumph of the other — a saying that fits entirely here. Huawei’s market cut due to U.S. sanctions was good for competitors who could seize what the Chinese company had lost. Huawei held 30 percent of the Chinese market this time last year, while in the second quarter of this year, it owned only 8 percent.

    The lost percentages went to manufacturers such as Vivo, which gained the lead in the Chinese smartphone market in the first and second quarters of this year, with a share of 24 percent. Between April and June, the company sold roughly 18.3 million mobiles in China, while a year ago, 14.1 million local customers voted for them in confidence over the same period. Oppo came in second in the local market with 21 percent of the vote, while Xiaomi came in third, which gained 17 percent of the Chinese market.

    There is a lot behind Vivo’s success. Still, analysts have found that the BBK group behind the company has an excellent component supply chain, which will benefit the brand in current lead-up shortages. Series such as “Y” or “S” can still be manufactured without interruptions, which are the company’s primary weapons against competitors. Within the Y series, smartphones with 5G modems are available for as much as $200, so it’s no wonder they get caught.

    Vivo’s throne, of course, would be shared by other manufacturers. Xiaomi is constantly taking the lead, there is nothing new about this, but one of the great opponents may be Honor, which has been working since independence to take Huawei’s former place. Shortly, there will be fierce competition in the Chinese market between Vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi, Apple, and Samsung, which has not presented the region for a minute, which would like to be a major player again, experts say.

  • Huawei Unveils EMUI 12 Interface

    Huawei Unveils EMUI 12 Interface

    After the Harmony OS 2.0 updates started, we could reasonably have thought there would be no more EMUI interfaces, but now the company has introduced EMUI 12.

    It would have been perfectly logical that the line would end with EMUI 11, and Huawei phones would be upgraded to Harmony OS 2.0 instead of EMUI 12. The process has already started in China.

    More than 50 million people have already received the manufacturer’s new system, and harmony OS has been introduced through the MatePad 11 and Watch three series.

    Now, however, to the surprise of many, EMUI 12 debuted, which, by the way, is quite similar to HarmonyOS 2.0. A modern, clean look with new animations, a control panel that can be pulled off the top of any screen, and some fresh features.

    However, it is unclear what Huawei’s plan is for EMUI 12, but they did not say which devices will receive it and when.

  • Google pays Apple $15 billion to keep default search engine on iPhone

    Google pays Apple $15 billion to keep default search engine on iPhone

    Google would pay Apple substantial sums to make their search engine the default on the iPhones they manufacture if anyone didn’t know. So far, there has been little money spent on this, but this year the apple manufacturer has asked for even more than before for this “favor.”

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    Google’s solution is the default search engine for Apple iPhones, Mac, and iPad, and it costs Google serious dollars every year. Analysts say the amount will increase by $5 billion this year, so it will now have to pay $15 billion compared to last year’s $10 billion to keep Google’s search engine the default on apple ecosystems. The information was spotted in an investor note, and the document even stated that the already small amount will continue to grow next year and could reach $18-20 billion.

    Bernstein analyst Toni Sacconaghi believes Google is amassing billions of dollars in Cupertino to prevent Microsoft from overlicinating them. If this were to happen, Bing would be the default search engine on iPhones, and obviously, Google doesn’t want that.

    Apple wants to increase revenue from services, including the tentacles paid for by Google. With these moves, the apple company is supposed to prove to investors that they can make a profit not only through hardware sales, at least that’s what 9to5Mac journalists think, and probably not wrong. However, analysts say there are two severe risks to Apple’s business policy.

    One of the risks of a price increase is the regulatory risk, resulting in Google losing its operating license, but if that happens, it could be years away.

    The other and more likely risk is that Google will get tired of bananas and won’t pay more. This can happen by fighting off a lower fee or simply refusing to pay a larger summa. This would also be a problematic situation for Apple. If they choose Microsoft’s solution, their market share could be reduced since not everyone will welcome cooperation between the two companies. Or you’ll be forced to settle for less and accept Google’s offer.

  • Samsung’s next Exynos chip will be designed by Artificial Intelligence

    Samsung’s next Exynos chip will be designed by Artificial Intelligence

    Samsung recently released a statement saying that the next generation of Exynos inserts for smartphones and tablets will be designed with the help of artificial intelligence.

    Thanks to Wired’s report, we know that Samsung will use Synopsys artificial intelligence feature, DSO.ai, to design the next Exynos chipset. In inserts used primarily on South Korean and European markets, not everything will be entrusted to artificial intelligence. Still, instead, so-called “enhanced learning” will be used to automatically search the design space and find the best possible solutions.

    If you haven’t heard of them, Synopsys is one of the world’s largest suppliers of chip design software. The company’s president said that DSO.ai is the first commercially available artificial intelligence software designed explicitly for processor design. The program will be a massive help for Samsung.

    Creating a processor first begins with the logical design, which human engineers carry out. The manufacturer then determines the placement of each transistor and how they are connected. Today’s modern chips can have billions or even tens of billions of transistors, so designing the layout or testing can take 20-30 weeks of work. There are countless possibilities for designers, but in the end, there are three design aspects to be developed: performance, area, and energy consumption. A compromise must be reached in the design and development of chipsets.

    Engineers working on the work already know “instinctively” how to make chips from different designs, but this kind of thinking is challenging to incorporate into computer code, which requires the enhanced learning already mentioned, which teaches algorithms with rewards and penalties.

    The DSO.ai can significantly improve the design speed. Synopsys spokespeople said the software was also able, in some cases, to increase the frequency of chips by 18 percent or reduce their power consumption by 21 percent. But more importantly, he was able to shorten the planning time from six months to just one.

    One of the significant advantages of the software is that the longer you continue to self-study, the better your abilities will improve. That is, the longer you work, the wiser you will be. And that means that in the future, it will wipe out humanity much faster. By the way, it is not only Synopsys that is engaged in developing artificial intelligence tools to help design chips, but also Google and Nvidia, to name a few.

  • The Official Samsung Galaxy M32 5G

    The Official Samsung Galaxy M32 5G

    Yes, I previously owned a Samsung Galaxy M32 handset, which I purchased in June. However, it was equipped with a MediaTek Helio G80 processor. The 5G version, on the other hand, contains a Dimensity chip and other oddities.

    Unlike the 4G variant, this gadget is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 insert in 6/128 and 8/128 GB capacities. Regardless of which version the future owner chooses, micro SD expansion will be available, and we can even use a 1TB card.

    The Samsung Galaxy M32 features a 6.5-inch 5G display with a resolution of HD+ and an Infinity-V design with a drop-shaped sensor island at the top of the screen. Unfortunately, this is not as much of a blade as the LTE version’s 90Hz Full HD+ panel.

    The front camera is 13 megapixels, with a 48-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide, a 5-megapixel macro, and a 2-megapixel depth-sensing camera on the back.

    A battery with 5000 mAh powers the smartphone, and the battery can be charged with 15-watt adapters. This is also not as bladed as the 6000 mAh battery of the original Indian model. Although the capacity of the international version is the same, it is also compatible with 25-watt adapters.

    What was worth mentioning about the phone was the side-mounted fingerprint reader, the One UI 3.1 based on Android 11, and the promised two-year support, complete with a Samsung Knox security package.

    The Samsung Galaxy M32 5G will be available in black and blue, with the initial phase of distribution beginning on September 2nd in India, with no information on worldwide sales yet. The 6/128GB model will cost around $280 in local currency, while the 8GB RAM variant will cost $310.

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Cameras become unusable after unlocking with Bootloader

    Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Cameras become unusable after unlocking with Bootloader

    Samsung doesn’t support rooting your devices, to say the word, and there have been some penalties if someone unlocks the bootloader, but with Galaxy Z Fold 3, you’ll have to give up the cameras.

    For Samsung phones, bootloader opening and rooting have so far resulted in “only” loss of warranty and the loss of Knox security features, and Samsung Pay was not usable after operations. However, XDA’s developers have recently noticed that galaxy Z Fold 3 is becoming completely unusable.

    In addition to normal photography and video, all additional camera functions will no longer work for factory apps and external applications.

    This sanction is already likely to discourage users from messing with the software, although the good news is that the camera will work again after the bootloader closes.

  • How to Install Google Play on a Huawei Phone

    How to Install Google Play on a Huawei Phone

    Although there is, of course, still no official solution, a new and relatively simple way to install Google apps, including the Play Store, on Huawei phones without GMS arrived a few weeks ago.

    Importantly, this is not an official method, and everyone should try it at their own risk. It’s supposed to work right now, but there’s no guarantee it will work later. The app’s source for the installation is unknown, and Google probably doesn’t like such loopholes.

    If, despite the above, you do give it a try, you should do the following:

    1. The first step is to download the Chat Partner app from this link, 147 MB.
    2. Install and then run the app and select detect device -> Repair Now -> then click Activate the Device Administrator window.
    3. Restart your mobile, and the Google Play Store is supposed to work. Sign in with your Google Account and then delete the Chat Partner app.

    If you receive an error message that your device doesn’t have a Play Protect certificate, try following the steps.

    The method is reported to work (or worked) for Huawei P40 Lite, Mate 30 Pro, and Y7p models, but in theory, it could be suitable for any Huawei phone that came on the market without GMS.

    However, we don’t know how long it will be usable, nor how reliable it is, so we advise everyone to avoid it. It’s only worth buying a new Huawei phone without GMS for someone who doesn’t stick to Google’s apps.