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Plex is redesigning almost every aspect of its user experience. But instead of dropping the new Plex on unsuspecting customers, with no way back to the previous version, users can opt in to be part of a preview beta community so they can see, use, and comment on the new version before it becomes the only version. More importantly, they can continue to use the existing version at the same time. The new Plex will spend the next few months in beta as a mobile-only experience. A full rollout will follow in early 2025 to all of the many platforms…
One UI 7 — Samsung’s upcoming Android 15-based software update for eligible smartphones — is expected to arrive a few months after its competitors. While OnePlus and Oppo have already begun to roll out their Android 15 updates for flagship models, Samsung has yet to announce when it will roll out the One UI 7 beta to testers. A tipster has now leaked the purported launch timeline of the Android 15 beta and stable updates for Samsung’s Galaxy S-series smartphones.One UI 7 Beta Release Timeline (Leaked)Citing sources at Samsung, X (formerly Twitter) user NMPS (@FamilyTaes) claims that the One UI 7…
When I needed to take photos of a car for a series of stories this month, only one phone came to mind, and it wasn’t one of the top devices made by Google, Samsung, or Apple. It’s the fantastic Xiaomi 14 Ultra, and over the course of a few days, it cemented its place as my favorite camera phone of 2024. Here’s why. Why is it the best? I already held the Xiaomi 14 Ultra’s camera in high regard after having reviewed the phone and tested it out against other cameras. I especially loved the versatility of the brilliant Photography…
Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro have been on sale in China since the end of October, and they are expected to be available in other global markets soon. Xiaomi has not announced anything regarding a global launch, but ahead of that, the vanilla model has reportedly appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website, indicating imminent launch in India. The Xiaomi 15 features a 6.36-inch 1.5K OLED display and a Leica-tuned triple rear camera setup led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. It runs on Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and has an IP68 rated build.As reported by 91Mobiles, the Xiaomi…
YouTube first began testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for Shorts dubbed Dream Screen in June. The feature could earlier generate AI-powered image backgrounds for the vertical short video format, but on Thursday, the company announced a new capability. Dream Screen can now generate video backgrounds alongside image backgrounds allowing users more creative freedom in making content. It is currently available as an experimental feature to a limited set of creators in select regions. There is no word on when it will be made available to all users.YouTube Shorts’ Dream Screen AI Video GenerationIn a post on X (formerly…
Spider-Man 4 is now official. Tom Holland is back and will reprise the role of Peter Parker in his fourth solo film. Now, all eyes are on the story, as fans speculate the plot details for the next entry in the Spider-Man universe. One of the hottest rumors for Spider-Man 4 is a crossover with Venom. Sony Pictures Japan might have accidentally revealed plans for Holland to interact with Tom Hardy’s Venom. Sony included some revealing information about Venom in a press release announcing Spider-Man 4’s release date. The statement read: “Tom Holland, who plays Peter, has already given his stamp of approval to…
Tecno Pop 9 4G was launched in India on Friday. The smartphone comes with a MediaTek Helio G50 chipset paired with up to 6GB of dynamic RAM and a 5,000mAh battery. It carries a 13-megapixel main rear camera and an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. The phone has an IP54-rated build for dust and splash resistance and ships with Android 14-based HiOS 14 skin on top. It will be available for sale in the country later this month. The handset joins the Tecno Pop 9 5G variant, which was unveiled in September.Tecno Pop 9 4G Price in India, AvailabilityTecno Pop 9 4G price in…
Google Messages has rolled out a redesigned user interface (UI) for sending photos and videos via rich communication services (RCS) that merges the camera viewfinder and the gallery picker, according to a report. Instead of the combined view including the camera UI, up to four recent images, and the folders option, the viewfinder now takes up most of the space, with the gallery images appearing at the bottom of the screen.Redesigned UI in Google MessagesIn a report, 9to5Google highlighted the changes rolled out with Google Messages beta app version 20241118_03_RC00. Tapping the gallery icon is now said to bring up…
Early Black Friday deals are truly kicking off with big discounts across all the major retailers you can think of. That’s certainly the case here with the Skullcandy Crusher Evo Headphones, down to $100 at Best Buy. Normally $200, you’re saving a massive $100 or 50% off the regular price, making this one of the best Black Friday deals under $100 at the moment. If you’re keen to get some new headphones for less, read on while we take you through what you need to know. Why you should buy the Skullcandy Crusher Evo Headphones Skullcandy isn’t a name you’ll…
Apple is reportedly planning a major overhaul for its virtual voice assistant Siri that will make it more conversational. The Cupertino-based tech giant has already released the new interface for the voice assistant, and other features are expected to be added early next year that will make it capable of handling app-related tasks and develop a better contextual understanding of user commands. But as per a report, the iPhone maker is now planning to elevate Siri to the level of ChatGPT with better natural language conversations and other capabilities.Apple Reportedly Working On Improving Siri With AIBloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that…