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Is Samsung Galaxy S24 Waterproof?
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The Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra are all rated IP68, meaning the devices can survive splashes of water and dust. The Galaxy S24 series is water-resistant and not waterproof. The IP68 rating means that the phones can survive being submerged in water up to 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Colors: Which Should You Pick?
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Samsung has announced the Galaxy S24 series and the phones come in a bunch of colors. The S24 and S24+ get four colors — Onyx Black, Cobalt Violet, Marble Grey, and Amber Yellow. The Galaxy S24 Ultra also gets four colors — Titanium Grey, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Violet, and Titanium Black. There are more color options in Galaxy S24 series but they can be availed only via Samsung.com.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Pixel 8 Pro: Which is Better?
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Both are the S24 Ultra and Pixel 8 Pro are great smartphones. If performance, better display, faster charging, 10x periscope, and better battery life are what you're looking for, the S24 Ultra is a better pick. However, if you can sacrifice performance, especially gaming, or if you like the photos that come out of Pixels and if comprehensive AI camera features and new feature drops excite you, Pixel 8 Pro is for you.
Nothing OS 2.5 Review: Stable, Actionable & Fun
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Nothing released Nothing OS 2.5 for Nothing Phone (2) and the update brings new customizations and improved user experience. We tested out all the new features, and here's are all the features that I liked in the Android 14-based OS and some features I disliked along with the feedback on the same.
10 Best Android Emulators You Must Try on Windows
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Earlier, third-party Android emulators like BlueStacks and Gameloop used to rule the roost, but with the introduction of Google Play Games on PC and Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) by Google and Microsoft, things have changed for better. Google Play Games on PC consumes less memory and offers better performance. You can use WSA to use any Android app on your Windows 11 PC. It's about to be discontinued but still works.
After Phones, Now Samsung’s Upcoming AI Note-Taking Features Leaked
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A popular tech influencer has tweeted that the "Galaxy AI" will be added to Samsung Keyboard and Samsung Notes. This will facilitate the arrival of a few cool features such as Webpage Summarization, Tone Detection and Sentence Tone Conversion, and the ability to convert Samsung Note scribbles to text and use it directly in Email or any app.
Google Kills 17 Assistant Features Ahead of ‘Assistant with Bard’ Release
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The next victims of Google's slaughter and first entrants of Google Graveyard in 2024 are Google Assistant features, 17 of them. Most of the features are related to voice commands on smartphones and smart speakers. Google claims most of these features were "underutilized," and that the company would like to focus on "prioritizing the experiences."
POCO X6 and X6 Pro Launched in India; Here Are the Specs and Pricing!
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POCO has finally launched its much-awaited POCO X6 and POCO X6 Pro smartphones in India. The POCO X6 comes with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 whereas the X6 Pro comes with the Dimensity 8300 Ultra chipset. Both the smartphones come with a 64MP OIS-backed triple camera system and 1.5K 120Hz Full-HD+ AMOLED display. The POCO X6 is priced starting at Rs 21,999 whereas the X6 Pro starts at Rs 26,999 in India.
Google Partners With Samsung, Rebrands Nearby Share to Quick Share
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Google has partnered with Samsung and has rebranded Nearby Share to Quick Share for a more cohesive experience. The announcement came during the Consumer Electronics Show 2024, where Google annouced it with a bunch of other upcoming features. The rebrand will start rolling out in a few months.
ROG Phone 8 and 8 Pro Launched at CES 2024: Check out the Specs & Pricing
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ASUS ROG Phone 8 series has finally launched, and it boasts the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage, and up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM. The phone also comes with a 6.78-inch 165Hz Samsung E6 AMOLED LTPO panel with FHD+ resolution, and 2500 nits of peak brightness. All powered by a 5,500 mAh battery capable of charging at 65W wired and 15W wirelessly. You also get a 50MP primary camera with gimbal stabilization tech, a 13MP ultra-wide lens, and a 32MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.
Redmi Note 13, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro+ Launched in India; Check out the Details
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Xiaomi has finally launched the Redmi Note 13, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro+ in India. The Note 13 comes with Dimensity 6080, the Note 13 Pro comes with Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, and the Note 13 Pro+ comes with Dimensity 7200 Ultra. The Note 13, Note 13 Pro and Note 13 Pro+ are priced starting at Rs 18,999, 25,999, and 31,999, respectively. While the Pro series will be available to buy on Flipkart, the standard Note 13 will be sold via Amazon India.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024: Galaxy S24 Gets an Official Launch Date
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Samsung has officially announced Galaxy Unpacked 2024 labeled "Opening a new era of mobile AI." The Korean giant will be unveiling the Galaxy S24 series, alongside new AI software tricks. The Galaxy S24 series is expected to arrive in many color variants as suggested by renders. Some of its key specifications include a Display upgrade, a Titanium frame, and two variants for different markets - Exynos and Snapdragon.
POCO X6 and X6 Pro India Launch Slated for January 11
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The promotional banner for the upcoming POCO X6 series accidentally appeared on Flipkart ahead of time and revealed the official launch date to be January 11. The POCO X6 will be powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 while the X6 Pro will be powered by the Dimensity 8300 Ultra. The former is said to be a rebranded Redmi Note 13 Pro while the latter is a rebranded Redmi K70E, which launched in China recently.
New Leak Highlights Galaxy S24 Series’ New AI Features
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Latest Galaxy S24 series leak gives us a sneek peak of what Samsung's cooking for their upcoming flagship in terms of new AI features and other things. Live Translate and Generative Editing are a few of the upcoming features.
OnePlus Nord 3 Price Slashed in India by a Whopping Rs 6,000
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OnePlus Nord, which was originally launched starting at Rs 33,999 in India, has now discounted down to Rs 27,999 with bank offers on both its official store and Amazon. This is a massive Rs 6,000 discount on the original retail price, and it's a deal you shouldn't miss if you want a well-rounded phone under Rs 30,000. OnePlus Nord 3 includes a 120Hz AMOLED panel, Dimensity 9000 chipset, 80W fast-charging, and a 50MP main camera, among other things.
Xianyun Genshin Impact: Best Builds, Weapons & More
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Xianyun is a five-star Anemo character coming in Genshin Impact 4.4. The best build for her is combining Viridescent Venerer artifact set and her signature weapon Crane's Echoing Call. She's a damage dealer and healer that can both deal great damage and allow your party members to jump higher and deal plunging damage.
Xiaomi SU7 EV Series Announced with HyperOS and up to 800Km Range
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Xiaomi's entry to the electric cars market was finally established today as the company launched its first Electric Vehicle, the Xiaomi SU7. The car comes with an 800km range a 101 kWh battery, and HyperOS will all the connected tech inside.
Genshin Impact 4.4 Will Bring Custom Artifact Loadouts, As Per Leak
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As per a recent leak, Genshin Impact 4.4 is expected to bring one of the most awaited features in the game, which is Artifact loadouts. The feature will allow players to swiftly change artifacts sets for a character by creating and saving the loadouts beforehand.
Google Is Looking to Rebrand Android’s Nearby Share to ‘Quick Share’
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Google is rebranding it's Nearby Share feature to Quick Share. The change was first spotted by tipster Kamila Wojciechowska in GMS version 23.50.13. Notably, Quick Share is the moniker used by Samsung. This suggests that Apple and Samsung are probably collaborating to merge the feature under Quick Share moniker.
New Leaks Reveal Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Launch Date and Renders
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 release is due next year and some of the latest leaks suggests the phone may launch in the Galaxy Unpacked event named "Galaxy AI" on January 18, 2024. The color variants of the entire S24 series have also been leaked.
Nothing Phone (1) Gets Android 14-Based Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 1
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Nothing has finally pushed its long awaited Android 14 Beta update to Nothing Phone (1) in the form of Nothing OS 2.5 Open Beta 1. The update brings lots of features and improvements over Android 13 both internally and externally. You can install the beta update right now by downloading the OTA file.
Now You Can Minimize Web Pages in Picture-in-Picture Mode on Android
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The latest version of Google Chrome on Android now has a flag that allows you to enter Picture-in-picture when browsing. It works in Android System WebView as of now and you can minimize web view into PiP mode.
Genshin Impact 4.4: Cloud Retainer and Gaming Unveiled in Drip Marketing
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Xianyun (Cloud Retainer) and Gaming are now official in Genshin Impact. HoYoverse's drip marketing revealed their official designs and both the characters are coming in Genshin Impact 4.4.
Genshin Impact 4.3 Release Date and Time
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Genshin Impact 4.3 is releasing on December 20, 2023, at 11 AM (UTC-4). The update will drop on different time depending upon the time zone of the region. Also, the Genshin Impact 4.3 update size is 11.62GB.
What Is Repair Mode on Pixel Phones and How Does It Work?
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Repair mode, when enabled, reboots your phone to a factory state, without any essential, sensitive apps like Messages or Banking apps. If you're on the December Feature Drop, you can enable Repair Mode by going to Settings > System > Repair Mode.
More Genshin Impact 4.4 leaks have surfaced and we have new information about the upcoming characters Lion Dance Boy and Cloud Retainer, and a closer look at the new Ganyu and Shenhe outfits, including the upcoming region Chenyu Vale.
Genshin Impact 4.3 Livestream Codes: Get Free 300 Primogems
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Genshin Impact 4.3 Livestream is scheduled for today and it should give players a total of 300 Primogems. Players can redeem the codes in-game or on the official website after signing into their official accounts. Here are the three Genshin Impact 4.3 livestream codes to get free primogems.
Genshin Impact 4.3 Primogems: Here’s the Total Count (Estimated)
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Genshin Impact 4.3 brings new characters, events, and QoL changes, but more importantly, it brings over 13,000 Primogems for players to wish for their favorite characters.
Google’s December Feature Drop Brings New Features to Pixels
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The December Feature Drop for Pixel devices is here and it brings lots of new features such as Night Sight for Video, Timelapse, and the ability to use your Pixel camera as a Webcam for PC. The update also brings a few AI features that are exclusive to the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro.
Genshin Impact 4.3 Livestream Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
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Genshin Impact 4.3 Livestream has been announced for December 8, 2023, and it will be broadcast on Twitch and YouTube. The broadcast will take place at 7:00 AM (UTC-5) around that globe, which is this Friday, and reveal the upcoming characters and Quality of Life improvements coming to the game.
OnePlus 12 Unveiled in China with 4,500 Nits Display and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
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OnePlus 12 is now official in China and it brings great deal of improvements over the last generation OnePlus 11. It features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 2K display with 1440 x 3168 pixels resolution and a new Rain Touch Technology , triple camera module and 100W wired fast charging. OnePlus 12 is priced at Yuan 4,299 (~$606).
Google Pixel 8a Leaks and Rumors: Everything You Need to Know
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Google could potentially launch the Pixel 8a in Q2 2024. And from the pattern that previous a-series phones have followed, it's easy to speculate the specifications of Pixel 8a. The Pixel 8a is expected to cost the same as the Pixel 7a, but recent reports suggest otherwise, and will potentially be powered by the Tensor G3, the new Tensor that was introduced in Pixel 8 this year.
How to Update Google Play Services
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Google Play Services is an important component of the Android operating system. It gives users access to Google apps and services such as Gmail, Google Play Store, and YouTube. Updating the app might bring new features to your device, and to do so, you can use the Google Play Store or a third-party store, or sideload the application to update it.
30 Cool And Interesting Websites to Kill Time
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The internet is a vast place and finding fun and interesting websites to kill time can be hard. Websites such as Ancient History Encyclopedia, Neal.fun and 28 more in this article can help you kill time and even gain knowledge whenever you are bored.
What Is Android System Webview? Can You Disable It?
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Android System Webview is an important system component that helps apps open web pages within an app, without the need of opening them in your default browser. You will mostly interact with the Webview app when you click on a link inside an app and a new window pops above the app to show you its web contents.
What Is Android System Intelligence? Should You Disable It?
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Android System Inteligence is a core Android app that enables a slew of new smart features such as Live Captions, Live Translate, Smart Autorotate, etc. Although the app is available across all Android devices, there are certain features that it enables that are Pixel-exclusive.
Samsung One UI 6.0 Compatible Devices
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Samsung's latest One UI 6.0 update packs a host of changes and given how large the company's smartphone portfolio is, it could be hard to determine which phones will be getting the update. The update is already rolling out to S23 series users and here are the rest of the eligible devices.
Genshin Impact 4.3: Navia Pre-Farming Guide
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Navia is a new Geo character in Genshin Impact and is probably one of the easiest characters to build in the game. This article highlights the materials you need to level up both her talents and ascend her to get the most out of her as a DPS unit.
Navia Genshin Impact: Best Builds, Weapons & More
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Navia is a five-star Geo, Claymore user that scales off of Attack. The best build for Navia is her signature weapon "Verdict" paired with the Artifact set "Nighttime Whispers in the Echoing Woods."