There is a practical use to your Galaxy S22’s thick camera frame

The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ were the last in the S series to feature a protruding frame around the rear-facing cameras. Subsequent models, such as the Galaxy S23/S23+ and Galaxy S24/S24+, abandoned this design element in favor of independent circular rings surrounding each lens. We’re big fans of Samsung’s minimalist but careful design, and […]

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Apple’s deal with Baidu for generative AI use in China isn’t done yet, apparently

Yesterday a report from China claimed that Apple decided to use Baidu developed generative AI services in China, but now it looks like someone might have jumped the gun on that. According to a new report today, also from China, the deal isn’t done, at least not yet. Talks may be ongoing, or not – […]

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The Galaxy Z Flip 4 can be more fun to use than its successor(s)

If you’re using the Galaxy Z Flip 4 in a world where the Galaxy Z Flip 5 exists, you might be asking yourself if you should have upgraded to the Z Flip 5 already or if you should pick up the Galaxy Z Flip 6 once it goes official later this summer. We’d say the […]

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The Galaxy Z Flip 4 can be more fun to use than its successor(s)

If you’re using the Galaxy Z Flip 4 in a world where the Galaxy Z Flip 5 exists, you might be asking yourself if you should have upgraded to the Z Flip 5 already or if you should pick up the Galaxy Z Flip 6 once it goes official later this summer. We’d say the […]

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Your Galaxy A52 will become unsafe to use relatively soon

If you’re still rocking the Galaxy A52 in 2024, you’ve extracted almost every ounce of value out of Samsung’s mid-range phone, and you deserve some recognition for pushing the company’s firmware support claims this close to the limit. But a limit you will hit sooner than later. Even if you’re still happy with how the […]

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Newer Galaxy phones can now use Android’s new photo picker for cloud photos

Last month, Google released a new feature to Android’s photo picker, which is the ability to display media from cloud backup apps, such as Google Photos, along with photos and videos stored locally on the same screen. Back then, the company made the feature available only to Pixel devices via the February 2024 Google Play […]

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Samsung’s first XR headset could use Sony’s micro-OLED display

In February 2023, Samsung Electronics announced that it was developing an extended reality (XR) headset in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. Fast forward to January 2024, Samsung Display unveiled its first-ever micro-OLED display (also known as OLED microdisplay and OLEDoS). Since then, everyone has been expecting Samsung Electronics to use this display from Samsung Display […]

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Samsung may use SK Hynix’s method to manufacture HBM3 chips

According to a new report from Reuters, Samsung Electronics will soon start using the same technology as SK Hynix does to manufacture HBM3 chips. Samsung uses the non-conductive film (NCF) method to stack layers of chips in high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips. Reportedly, this method works well for chips with a lower number of layers […]

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Helldivers 2’s new Major Order is a tall one: We have to liberate four planets in a week, but if we do we get to use Super Earth’s deadliest bug spray

What you need to know A few days after freeing Tien Kwan from Automaton control, Helldivers 2 players have a new Major Order to liberate all four planets in the Umlaut Sector from the Terminid bugs. The community has a week to complete this Major Order; if it does, we’ll get to use the Terminid […]

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NVIDIA hits the ‘iPhone moment of AI’ highlighting its latest RTX advancements for PC across gaming, creating, and everyday use

What you need to know NVIDIA is also on the AI bandwagon and is leveraging its capabilities across its GPUs to make computing, gaming, and creating more accessible for users.  The company has freely made its NVIDIA Broadcast app available to users, which can be used to improve video conferencing and live streams using AI […]

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How to use Apple AirPods, Galaxy Buds, and other Bluetooth headphones with Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

Want to use your Apple AirPods or Galaxy Buds on your Xbox? Look no further.  There are dozens upon dozens of great Xbox headsets out there, including those listed in our best Xbox headsets list. However, what if you want to just use the Bluetooth earbuds you already have? Stuff like Apple’s AirPods don’t work […]

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Android Auto shows indicator for apps you can’t use while driving

Google has released an update to Android Auto. It bumps the app’s version to 11.4 and brings a new feature that shows a circular badge with a red “P” inside it on icons of those applications in the app drawer that can be used only when the vehicle is parked (via 9To5Google). There are many […]

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AI-powered chatbots are better at solving math problems if you use positive reinforcement or make models believe they are Captain Kirk or Spock from Star Trek

What you need to know A group of scientists recently discovered leading AI chatbots to believe they are on Star Trek, makes them better at solving math problems. The study also revealed that motivational and encouraging phrases like “You are as smart as ChatGPT” help the chatbot handle mathematical queries better. The researchers centered the […]

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You can now use your Android phone as webcam on Windows 11

The latest addition to the Windows Insider program is the ability to use your Android phone or tablet as a webcam. Windows 11 users part of the Insider program can now use any Android 9.0 and up phone or tablet as a webcam during video conferencing sessions. To get things working you’ll also need the […]

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Galaxy Books can use Galaxy phones as webcams on Windows 11

Microsoft has started rolling out a new feature to all the Insider Channels of Windows 11 which allows you to use your Android device’s front and rear cameras as a webcam for any application on your PC wirelessly. For example, you can use your Galaxy S24’s rear camera as a webcam in WhatsApp or Zoom […]

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How to Use Web Inspector to Debug Mobile Safari (iPhone or iPad)

In the world of web development, ensuring your website or web app functions flawlessly across all browsers and devices is paramount. This includes the widely used Mobile Safari on iOS devices like iPhones and iPads. Debugging on mobile devices, however, presents unique challenges compared to desktop environments. Related Reading Fortunately, Apple’s Web Inspector tool offers […]

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PSA: You can’t use Galaxy AI tools in Voice Recorder’s Interview Mode

As you likely know, the Galaxy S24 is Samsung’s first smartphone series to introduce new features powered by Galaxy AI (Artificial Intelligence), or as the company calls it, Advanced Intelligence. Among these new features, you’ll find clever tools for transcribing, translating, and summarizing text and audio. AI-powered transcribing, translating, and summarizing works for apps like […]

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Major Shareholders Planning to Force Apple to Reveal Use of AI

Some of Apple’s biggest investors are set to pressure the company tomorrow to reveal its use of artificial intelligence tools (via the Financial Times). Apple’s annual shareholder meeting takes place tomorrow, allowing those with a major stake in the company to put forward proposals. One resolution proposed by the American Federation of Labor and Congress […]

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Apple’s next-gen 11-inch iPad Pro could use Samsung’s OLED panel

Samsung has been supplying OLED screens for iPhones and Apple Watches for a few years now. And for the first-ever iPads with OLED screens, Samsung will again be the display panel supplier. However, reports indicate that the orders will reportedly be split between Samsung Display and LG Display. Samsung will share OLED iPad Pro display […]

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