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What colors do the Samsung Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A52s come in?
Samsung Galaxy A52 is a great budget phone. If you're looking to buy it, you will be happy to know that it is offered in four colors.
The Samsung Galaxy A52 is a great budget phone to buy in 2021. It offers a super-smooth 120Hz refresh rate, optional 5G connectivity, and good performance. There's also an updated version of the phone now -- the Galaxy A52s -- available in some markets. If you’re planning to buy the Galaxy A52, you might be wondering which color options it sells in. Well, Samsung offers four amazing colors for the Galaxy A52: Awesome White, Awesome Black, Awesome Violet, and Awesome Blue. But not all colors may be available in all markets.
You can now view Instagram Reels on the Facebook app in the US
Instagram Reels are now making their way onto the Facebook app so you will be able to view short videos directly from your News Feed.
Instagram introduced its short videos platform -- Reels -- to compete with rivals like TikTok and YouTube Shorts last year. Since then, the feature has gained immense popularity in several regions, but it still lags behind TikTok in the US. Instagram has introduced several new features to Reels to attract more users, like the ability to shop while viewing a Reel, over the last few months. Now, Instagram is integrating Reels within the Facebook app in the US to boost adoption further.
Vivo X70 Pro+ First Impressions: Flagship Cameras to watch out for
The Vivo X70 Pro+ is Vivo's latest flagship with one of the most versatile camera setups. Here are our initial impressions of the device.
Smartphone cameras have come a long way in the past few years. We've seen multiple lenses, large sensors, hundreds of megapixels, and whatnot. Every brand aims to have a top-tier camera system on its smartphones. Apart from using newer, bigger sensors and better processing, several brands have tried to bring innovative technologies to improve the camera performance on their devices. Periscope cameras, for example, allowed smartphones to achieve a larger zoom range than a traditional telephoto lens. Samsung used a variable aperture camera on a few of its phones to improve low light performance. Similarly, Vivo stood out with a gimbal camera system on the Vivo X50 Pro last year.
Google is finally bringing year-round ringtone options for Nest Doorbells
Google is finally adding year-round ringtone options to Nest Doorbells, along with a few new seasonal ringtones. Read on to learn more.
Each year, Google offers seasonal ringtones for its Nest Doorbells. These options are available for a short duration, after which the video doorbells revert to the classic ding-dong sound. However, this time around, Google is adding new year-round ringtone options with the upcoming Halloween update.
You can now use animated backgrounds on Google Meet for Android
You can now use animated backgrounds on Google Meet for Android. You can choose from six different options with more coming soon.
If you've ever used Google Meet for your online meetings, you might be familiar with the various options it offers to help you modify your background. If you're not in a professional setup, you can either blur your background or replace it entirely with something that looks professional or even something fun if you're on a call with friends. There's also the option to replace your background with an animated video. However, that feature was limited to Google Meet for desktop and iOS so far. Google has now finally started rolling it out to Google Meet for Android.
Chrome and Gmail get more Material You design changes
Chrome for Android and Gmail for Chrome OS are getting more Material You design changes. Read on to learn more.
Google recently rolled out Chrome 94, and it brings a host of improvements, including a new feature to take scrolling full-page screenshots of web pages. Now, we've learned that the Chrome 94 build also brings some new Material You changes to the app. Along with Chrome, the Gmail for Android app on Chrome OS has also undergone a few Material You changes.
Use the new Google Illustrations tool to create a custom Gmail profile picture
Set up a custom Gmail profile picture using the new Google Illustrations tool. Check out the post for detailed instructions.
If you use any of Google's services, which we're pretty sure most if not all of you do, you would be aware of the small avatar that's displayed next to your name on Google's homepage and other services. This is also the avatar that shows up next to your name when you email someone. It probably shows an old profile picture for most people that they set up back when Google+ was still a thing. But Google wants you to change it, and the company has released a new Illustrations tool to help you create a custom Gmail profile picture.
Third-party apps will soon be able to make full use of the iPhone 13 Pro's 120Hz ProMotion display
The new iPhone 13 Pro has a 120Hz display but some apps were still limited to 60hz which Apple said it's going to fix soon.
Apple recently launched the iPhone 13 series comprising of the iPhone 13 and 13 Mini, which are the standard versions, accompanied by the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max. There are two major differences between the standard and Pro models this time -- the cameras and the display. The camera sensors are larger on the Pro variant, and they also have an additional telephoto lens. In addition, the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max get ProMotion 120Hz displays, while the standard models only get 60Hz displays.
One UI feature highlights for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3: Flex Mode, Persistent Taskbar, and more!
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 brings software changes that improve the usability of the device. Here are all the new features in One UI for the Fold!
Samsung has been working on foldables for a couple of years now. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the third iteration of foldables from the brand and just like you would expect, they've worked on and improved the experience every year. Of course, there have been improvements to the hardware, but good hardware needs to be supported by good software, especially for foldables as there's a lot of room to grow and explore for the product category as a whole.
How to use the Body Composition feature on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 has the ability to measure your body composition in a matter of few seconds. Here's how you can use the feature!
Samsung introduced its latest wearables -- the Galaxy Watch 4 and the Watch 4 Classic alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3. The Galaxy Watch 4 brings a host of improvements and new features compared to its predecessor. The software is now OneUI Watch based on top of Wear OS 3. This allows users to install more third-party apps from the Play Store. On the health side of things, one of the biggest improvements is the addition of a Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) sensor. This sensor integrates all the vital sensors required to determine different parameters into a single unit. With the BIA sensor on the Galaxy Watch 4, you also get the ability to measure your body composition right on the watch itself.
How to take a full page screenshot in Google Chrome for Android
You can now take a full page screenshot on Chrome on Android if you're using Google Chrome 94. Here's how you can enable the feature!
Google has updated the Chrome browser for Android with version 94 which brings some new features. One of the more interesting features currently hidden behind a feature flag is the ability to take full-page screenshots. If you're on a webpage that can scroll down and you want to capture the entire contents of the page, you will now be able to do so on this version of Chrome. A lot of smartphone makers include the ability to take scrolling screenshots on their custom UIs, and Android 12 also has the feature built-in. But if you don't have it on your phone by default, you can now use this feature in Chrome.
Apple won't reinstate Fortnite on iOS anytime soon, confirms Tim Sweeney
It doesn't seem like Apple is going to reinstate Fortnite onto the App Store as per a series of tweets by Epic Games CEO.
By this time, we're sure you're all aware of the lawsuit between Apple and Epic Games. Back in August 2020, Apple removed Fortnite from its App Store for violating its terms of service. Fortnite used their own in-app purchase gateway instead of routing it via the App Store, which is generally the way it's done. The hearing recently took place and the judgment wasn't entirely a whitewash in either party's favor. Now, a few days after the ruling, Epic Games' CEO, Tim Sweeny, took to Twitter to confirm that Fortnite remains blacklisted from the Apple ecosystem until the exhaustion of all court appeals.
EU plans to force OEMs to use a common USB-C charger and ship phones without one in the box
The Eurpoean Union is planning to force manufacturers to use a common charging port on all their devices to save the environment.
The European Commission is set to present a legislative proposal today for all phones, tablets, and headphones sold in the European Union to have a common charging port. This comes after the European Parliament had voted in favor of Right to Repair, an initiative that would benefit consumers as well as the Union's plan to force OEMs to allow users to uninstall bloatware from their devices. The news isn't really new though since EU lawmakers have been attempting to generalize the charger used to charge consumer electronic gadgets for over a decade now.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro: Which TWS Earbuds should you buy?
If you're wondering which pair of TWS earbuds to get - the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 vs the Buds Pro, we're here to help you make the choice!
Samsung recently launched the Galaxy Buds 2 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3. The Buds 2 are the spiritual successor to the Galaxy Buds+ that were launched some time back and come with new features and improvements that put it right alongside some of the premium TWS earphones, but with a slightly lower price tag.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Live: Which Bluetooth Earbuds should you buy?
If you're wondering which pair of TWS earbuds to get - the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 vs the Buds Live, we're here to help you make the choice!
Samsung recently launched the Galaxy Buds 2 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3. The Buds 2 essentially replace the Galaxy Buds+ that were launched some time back and come with new features and improvements that put it right alongside some of the premium TWS earphones but with a slightly lower price tag.
iOS 15.1 beta re-enables SharePlay and lets you add your COVID-19 vaccine card to Apple Wallet
iOS 15.1 Beta has brought back SharePlay that Apple talked a lot about along with the ability to add your vaccine card to Apple Wallet.
Apple has officially rolled out iOS 15 to all supported devices. If you have an eligible iPhone, we urge you to install the update to enjoy a bunch of new features. If you're on the beta channel, though, Apple has now started rolling out iOS 15.1, which comes with a few additional changes. While this is an incremental update, it brings two features that were announced as a part of iOS 15 but aren't available yet on the stable build -- SharePlay and the ability to add your COVID-19 vaccine card to Apple Wallet.
The iPhone 13 Mini might be the last "Mini" iPhone
The iPhone 13 Mini might be the last small iPhone as rumors suggest that there won't be an iPhone 14 Mini in the lineup next year.
Apple recently launched the iPhone 13 series, including four new models like last year -- the standard iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. But the company might not continue this trend next year. Rumors suggest that Apple will likely ditch the Mini model from next year's iPhone lineup due to poor sales.
Surface Duo 2 gets certified with wireless charging, 5G, and UWB support
The Surface Duo 2 is Microsoft's upcoming foldable expected to launch soon. Here's some leaked info about its connectivity features.
Just a few days prior to the rumored launch, the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has been spotted on FCC documents, hinting towards some possible features. Microsoft is expected to announce the Surface Duo 2 on 22 September during an event where they're announcing new Surface PCs. The Surface Duo was Microsoft's unique smartphone announced almost two years ago and came with two displays attached by a hinge that allowed it to fold open and shut. This year, we're expecting Microsoft to bring some noteworthy changes and improvements to the Surface Duo 2 and fix the shortcomings of its predecessor.
Indian antitrust investigation finds Google abused its Android dominance
Indian anti-trust agency, CCI, through an investigation, has found that Google is adopting unfair practices to dominate the mobile industry.
India is one of the most important markets for Google with Android phones enjoying over 95% of the market share in the country. It's not just about the OS though. All Android phones come with Google's suite of apps pre-installed which means there are millions of users using Google's services by default. Be it Chrome for browsing, Gmail for emails, or the Play Store for installing apps. As a result of this domination, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) had launched an investigation back in 2019 to determine Google's role in blocking competitors. Two years later, we now have the findings of the investigation.
Google's foldable Pixel phone is reportedly launching this year
Google is supposedly gearing up to launch a Pixel fold later this year along with the Pixel 6 series. Here are some rumors about the device.
Foldable phones have been around for a few years now with brands like Samsung and Moto leading the way. Given that the tech is still new and relatively complex, foldable phones have been accompanied by a hefty price tag. Last month, that's exactly what Samsung tried to address with the new Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. While they're still not cheap, Samsung has tried to democratize foldables and reach the masses, especially with the $999 Galaxy Z Flip 3. With foldables becoming more popular, more brands will now jump onto the bandwagon, Google possibly being one of them.