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Google on Monday announced a collaboration with Qualcomm to offer extended operating system (OS) and security updates on Android smartphones powered by its latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. This means original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will now be able to offer their customers with software support for up to eight years. In addition to the flagship chip, phones powered by the new Snapdragon 8 and 7-series mobile platforms will also be eligible to receive this extended support.Eight Years of Software Updates on AndroidAccording to Qualcomm, it has worked with Google to allow Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) such as the Snapdragon…

In 2023, the Office of the Surgeon General (OSG) released a social media and youth mental health advisory, noting that a staggering 95% of teenagers, between 13 and 17 years of age, report using social media ‘almost constantly.’ “People with frequent and problematic social media use can experience changes in brain structure similar to changes seen in individuals with substance use or gambling addiction,” said the detailed report, citing research. A radical app might offer some reprieve, by literally coaxing users into touching some grass and taking a snapshot as evidence, before the problematic apps are unlocked. The app, called…

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is expected to launch in the coming months, and design renders of the purported successor to last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 model have surfaced online. This year, Samsung is expected to introduce a book-style foldable with a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip, along with an upgraded outer camera. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is also expected to run on One UI 7 out-of-the-box, and could sport a much slimmer body than its predecessor.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Design (Leaked)Tipster Steve H. Hemmerstoffer (@onleaks) collaborated with Android Headlines to leak multiple computer-aided design…

Table of Contents Table of Contents Purpose and features of the ACU Aventon ACU features, functions, and benefits Level.3 e-bike: the numbers that count Level.3 e-bike: upgrades and updates from Level.2 Aventon invited me to a pre-launch press briefing on its new Level.3 commuter e-bike in Long Beach, California. The Level.3 has several significant upgrades from the Level.2, including increased range and an adjustable suspension seat post, but the greatest upgrade is the Aventon Control Unit (ACU). The ACU is a proprietary technology that incorporates 4G, Bluetooth connectivity, and GPS tracking. It enables a host of security, convenience, and personalization…

Honor will introduce cross-platform connectivity with other ecosystems as part of its larger initiative dubbed “Alpha Plan” at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona next week. As per the company, Honor users will be able to link their devices across other ecosystems for carrying out activities such as sharing files with their family and friends. With this proposed feature, the company is said to eliminate the need of using third-party file-sharing applications.Cross-Platform Connectivity on Honor SmartphonesIn a post on X (formerly Twitter), Honor teased its upcoming Alpha Plan which will now include cross-platform connectivity. The company aims to…

AMD is keeping its Zen 3 architecture alive with six newly spotted processors aimed at budget-conscious buyers. The Ryzen 3 5305G, Ryzen 3 5305GE, Ryzen 5 5605G, Ryzen 5 5605GE, Ryzen 7 5705G, and Ryzen 7 5705GE have appeared in AMD’s official documentation, as first highlighted in a Reddit post. These additions to the Ryzen 5000G lineup signal AMD’s intent to provide affordable yet capable CPUs for entry-level systems, keeping older but still relevant technology in circulation. As the name suggests, these new CPUs are just refreshed versions of the existing Ryzen 3 5300, Ryzen 5 5600 and the Ryzen…

Boat has unveiled the Ultima Prime and Ultima Ember smartwatches in India. They support Bluetooth calling and have inbuilt mic and speaker units. While the Prime version is said to offer a battery life of up to five days, the Ember variant is claimed to deliver up to 15 days of usage. They come with IP68-rated builds for dust and water resistance and are equipped with functional crowns. The wearables also help users track health and fitness statistics like heart rate, blood oxygen level, stress levels and more.Boat Ultima Prime, Ultima Ember Price in India, AvailabilityBoat Ultima Prime and the…

Realme is teasing an exciting camera announcement at MWC 2025, and is also jumping on the “Ultra” naming bandwagon for the phone it will reside in, a space already occupied by Samsung, Xiaomi, Motorola, and likely many others too. The name does have some meaning though, as Realme claims it has an “ultra-large” sensor. The camera sensor is destined to be part of an unannounced smartphone which likely will not be fully revealed during MWC 2025, merely teased. What we do know already is that in addition to the ultra-large sensor — which we expect to be a 1-inch sensor,…

Following the launch of the iPhone 16e as the latest entry-level model from Apple, the focus has now shifted to the flagship iPhone 17 lineup which is slated to debut later this year. According to claims by a seasoned journalist, Apple is aiming to improve the camera capabilities of the iPhone 17 Pro models but it will not just stop at still photography. The Cupertino-based technology company is also expected to emphasise on improvements related to video recording this time around.Improved Video Recording on iPhone 17 Pro ModelsIn the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman highlighted…

Table of Contents Table of Contents The phones used for testing Testing the difference that 1 core makes Snapdragon 8 Elite 8-core vs 7-core: Battery How much of a difference does 1 core make? The Snapdragon 8 Elite powers most of the best Android phones, and brings a vast increase in power for CPU, GPU, and NPU tasks. However, one of the key problems facing Qualcomm is the current trend of thin phones, as the Snapdragon 8 Elite requires better cooling to effectively dissipate heat. The company’s answer? The 7-core Snapdragon 8 Elite. It is essentially the same chipset but…