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Samsung released its Android 16-based operating system (OS) dubbed One UI 8 with its latest Galaxy Z series foldables. It is soon expected to make its way to other handsets too, with beta testing ongoing. According to a report, the One UI 8 Beta 4 for the Galaxy S25 series was spotted on the tech giant’s test server. However, one of the new features, which was seen on the previous test builds of the firmware, is allegedly missing from the latest update.One UI Beta 4 UpdateAccording to tipster Tarun Vats’ post on X (formerly Twitter), an internal test build of…
Samsung’s Secure Folder reportedly had a major security flaw that nullified the functionality of the feature. However, as per the report, the South Korean tech giant has now fixed the bug, making it truly secure. The Secure Folder reportedly allowed anyone to check the stored apps, folders, and files if a user had a separate work profile on the device. This flaw is said to have been caused by a conflict with Android’s software components, which require specific permissions, overriding Secure Folder’s security measures.Samsung’s Secure Folder Is Secure AgainAccording to an Android Authority report, the tech giant has fixed the…
iQOO Z10R will launch in India on July 24. The smartphone is claimed to support 4K video recording and will offer a 32-megapixel front camera sensor. Ahead of the launch, iQOO has revealed the rear camera features, chipset, battery, and build details of the handset. The colour options of the upcoming phone have also been confirmed. It will likely be priced in the under Rs. 20,000 segment. The iQOO Z10R is claimed to be India’s slimmest smartphone with a quad-curved display.iQOO Z10R Colour Options, Key FeaturesThe iQOO Z10R will be sold in India in Aquamarine and Moonstone colour options, the company…
Chinese smartphone brands are pushing battery limits of their handsets, and we saw some major leaps earlier this year. Brands including Realme, Redmi, and Oppo have launched handsets with 7,000mAh+ batteries in Chinese and global markets in recent months. Now, a new leak indicates that Honor is stepping up its battery game. The Honor Power was launched in April with an 8,000mAh battery, and the newly launched Honor X70 packs an 8,300mAh silicon-carbon battery. The Shenzhen headquarters company is expected to push capacities even higher in future models.Tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) on Weibo claimed that Honor is…
Earlier this year, Google added a new capability to its app on iOS which lets you check the history of the songs searched for in the past. The feature is now rolling out for Android devices too. It is said to be an extension of the Song Search feature which leverages Circle to Search — Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) visual lookup tool — to search for the name of a song that is currently playing.Song Search History in Circle to Search on AndroidThe Song Search history is rolling out with the Google app’s stable version 16.27 on Android (via 9to5Google).…
Up to this point, the coverage we’ve provided for Borderlands 4 has focused on the world, core gameplay, and story. But longtime fans of the Borderlands franchise know the game doesn’t necessarily end when the credits roll. During our recent trip to Gearbox, we asked creative director Graeme Timmins to share all he could about the Borderlands 4 endgame.Clearly, the studio wants to keep most of the details under wraps, as when I ask Timmins about the kind of endgame that exists in Borderlands 4, he initially starts with, “We will have an endgame; I can say that.” However, after…
Lava Blaze Dragon is confirmed to launch in India in July. Notably, the Lava Blaze AMOLED 2 will also be unveiled in the country in the same month, the company has revealed. The launch date for the Lava Blaze Dragon has been announced alongside its design and availability details. Meanwhile, the leaked details for the Lava Blaze Dragon have surfaced online, which suggest its key expected features. The launch date for the Lava Blaze AMOLED 2 has yet to be confirmed.Lava Blaze Dragon India LaunchThe Lava Blaze Dragon will launch in India on July 25 at 12pm IST, a live Amazon microsite…
Recently, the news of Threads’ daily active users (DAUs) number inching closer to its rival, X‘s(formerly Twitter) number, made headlines. The app reportedly saw 115.1 million DAUs on Android and iOS combined. Meanwhile, X witnessed a 15.2 percent year-on-year (YoY) decline in its DAUs growth, bringing the number to 132 million. As Threads gains popularity, Instagram’s Adam Mosseri has reportedly announced in an internal memo that he will be handing over his day-to-day responsibilities of Threads to Connor Hayes, a Meta executive.According to a report by Axios, citing an internal company memo, Meta has named Hayes the Head of Threads,…
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design was launched in September last year as the world’s first triple-fold smartphone with dual hinges. The handset featured a Kirin 9010 chipset and housed a 5,600mAh battery. Now, the Chinese smartphone brand appears to be aiming to launch a sequel to its triple-folding phone, most likely named the Huawei Mate XT 2. Ahead of any formal confirmation, a leak suggests several details about the upcoming tri-fold handset.Huawei Mate XT 2 Specifications (Leaked)Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station took to Weibo to suggest the key specifications of the Huawei Mate XT 2. It is said to run…
Spotify, on Thursday, announced the expansion of its premium audiobook service, Audiobooks+, for its individual premium subscribers. Interestingly, the music streaming service is rolling out the service for additional members who are part of the Premium Family and Duo subscribers for the first time. The service was earlier under trial in Ireland and Canada. Now, the Stockholm-based firm is rolling out the premium service in 11 other countries across continents. However, the company has not revealed the timeline for the roll out in other regions, or whether it will ever come to India.Spotify’s two new Audiobooks+ add-onsIn a press release…