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Samsung today unveiled its next-gen flagship Exynos chipset, the Exynos 9820. The octa-core chip features three different clusters of CPU to manage different types of workload efficiently. Apart from coming with a massively improved GPU, it also has a cutting-edge LTE modem with support for up to 2Gbps downlink speeds. The tri-cluster of the Exynos 9820 comprises of four low-power Cortex-A55 SoC along with a dual-core Cortex-A75 cluster. Then there’s also a third CPU cluster comprising of two of Samsung’s own fourth-generation custom CPU cores for heavy loads....

Samsung’s next big thing is here and it is known as the Galaxy Note 4. The company’s latest phablet is every bit a monster as it was expected to be and packs in quite a lot of novel new features. The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 comes with a brand new design that is reminiscent of the recently unveiled Galaxy Alpha. Just like the Alpha, the Note 4 comes with a metal frame running around its edges and a faux leather back....

Researchers say that the material [nanowires] are used in the batteries which are thousand times thinner than a human hair and is very conductive. It also has a large surface area to support the storage and transfer of electrons. Nanowires are very brittle and don’t normally hold up well to continued discharging and recharging or cycling. They enlarge and become brittle in a typical lithium ion battery, however Le Thai’s team fixed this by plating a gold nanowire in a manganese dioxide shell and then putting it in a Plexiglas like gel in order to enhance its reliability....

No, this time we are not going to talk about who broke an embargo, and why. We are not even going to take the line that those who follow the embargo lose out on traffic because of those who break it. We are not even going to get into the whole “my word is my bond” and “my signature is a matter of honor” angle. Yes, those points are all valid....

Skype has assured that the feature will be available in the “coming weeks” and users can also try it out early by registering on the company’s tenth anniversary website. Skype was introduced for the mobile devices almost 6 years ago and ever since 750 million people have downloaded Skype on their phones and it is one of the most popular apps across the App Stores. Mistake not, Skype is definitely not the first one to start the group video chatting services....

Recently, Telegram launched its first paid subscription with many new features such as 4 GB file uploads, faster downloads, exclusive stickers, and reactions. Let’s compare them with Snapchat+. Snapchat+ Subscription Plan Will Cost You $3.99 Per Month Just 2 weeks ago, a reliable tipster, Alessandro Paluzzi, revealed some leaks claiming that Snapchat will soon introduce its paid tier, which will be named Snapchat Plus, with a bundle of features. And for the confirmation, The Verge reached out to the Snapchat, and then it was confirmed by their spokesperson and about its launch, he hinted it would be arriving soon, but we didn’t expect this much sooner....

Assuming you have a decent job, buying a smartphone with bleeding edge hardware specifications is easy. But no matter how much money you have, buying a flagship Android phone that’s easy to use in one hand is simply impossible … at least it will be for the next 10 days. Japanese operator NTT DoCoMo has finally announced when the 4.3 inch Sony Xperia Z1F is going to launch: December 19th....

Along with the Xperia Z2, Sony also unveiled its Z Tablet successor — the Xperia Z2 tablet — which sports an impressively thin waistline of 6.44mm and is only 426gms heavy. This makes the Z2 Tablet thinner and lighter than the iPad Air. The 10-inch display on the tablet sports Full HD resolution and comes with the widest color gamut, thanks to the Live Color LED display. Other specs of the tablet are similar to the Xperia Z2 including a Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM, and a IP55/58 waterproof design....

The Xperia Z and its successor – the Z1 – have quite a few similarities including the same design language and the same software features and UI, apart from the camera. The Z1 camera app has quite a few trick up its sleeves, which its predecessor lacks like Social cast, Timeshift mode and more. Now, XDA Recognized Developer, krabappel2548, has ported the Z1’s camera app with all its new features to the Z....

That was the rather plaintive complaint of an acquaintance who had invested in a Nexus device a few days ago. He said he had purchased it because everyone had assured him that it would run smoothly and came with “pure Android.” One day into using it, he was less than impressed. “Iss pe to kuchh hai ni nahin. Samsung aur Sony mien itna sab aata hai laga lagaya! (There is nothing on it....

In the Android and iOS world of alarms, diversification can be found at each corner. We’ve browsed both markets and found that around 10 names have enough to be deemed worthy. So, today, we are about to talk about the best alarm applications of the moment. The Best Alarm Clocks in the Wild Waking up can be pretty tough. Those that have troubles sleeping usually fool themselves by turning alarms off and getting back in the bad....

In Summary Q3 2020 was a fantastic quarter for wearables in India, with earwear in general, TWS, and watches running up staggering rates of growth. And surprisingly, riding this wave were a couple of Indian brands – Boat and Noise. Here are the highlights of a very interesting report by IDC. For more in-depth analysis on Indian and global smartphone, IoT, and PC markets, follow our Stat Stories hub. Highest ever shipments, big growth The Indian wearables market witnessed 11....

https://youtu.be/RF9t2rFmTVE Alexa down the ages…sort of The minute and a half long ad features Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi. As the two are heading out, DeGeneres asks Alexa on an Echo Dot to turn down the thermostat and then wonders out loud, “what do you think people did before Alexa?” The ad then goes back at different times in history (very questionable) and shows how people managed without Alexa in the past....

Samsung was expected to unveil the Mini version of the Galaxy S4 on June 20th, at a special event in London, but they went ahead and announced the device on their corporate blog. The Samsung Galaxy S3 was launched in London last year and the S4 in New York this year, but Samsung has returned back to the old continent with the Galaxy S4 Mini. Thus, Samsung has put an end to all the rumors and confirmed the Galaxy S4 Mini....

1. Specs comparison To make the life of consumers easier, Samsung has published an infographic on its blog to show how big of an upgrade the Galaxy S5 is over its predecessor and how the Galaxy S series has matured over the last 5 years by listing their specs, right from the original Galaxy S. Keep in mind though that the above infographic only shows the hardware evolution of the Galaxy S series of handsets and not its software evolution....

Just a day after Samsung confirmed to Reuters that it will be shipping its own digital assistant with the Galaxy S88, the Wall Street Journal reports that Samsung is considering adding a dedicated button to the handset to quickly trigger its AI-powered digital assistant. As per the report, the latest prototypes of the Galaxy S8 circulating inside Samsung feature a dedicated button on its edge to quickly launch the personal assistant....

After many years of speculation, 2019 seems to be the year in which we will finally have the device that folds and fold over themselves in markets around the world. We have already seen a first model released by ZTE, the Axon M and, although it does not seem like a good example, the first steps are always the most complex. Another brand that will soon add to this trend is the South Korean giant Samsung as we hinted earlier....

Beta tester said, ‘update watchOS 8.5 will solve some charging issue.’ watchOS 8.5 includes improvements to Apple’s irregular heart rhythm feature that notifies users if atrial fibrillation is detected. The update also brings a few other features to Apple Watches. The new non-binary Siri voice for American users is also reflected on the Apple Watch and iOS 15.4. The watches also get 37 new emojis for iMessage. You can now restore an Apple Watch with a nearby iPhone....

All this data might make you stop and think, “Huh, is there a good alternative?” Solid options exist for all the major software and systems if you know where to look. Tap or click for free alternatives to expensive Photoshop and Microsoft Office. If you’re tired of being tracked and sharing your entire digital life with one company, or maybe you want more options, switching away from Google is easier than it sounds....

To create a complete ecosystem and to enable better connection, the Tronx One alos works with an integrated app called ‘tbike’ that gives riders an estimate of the range as well as set fitness goals on the app from your smartphone. The Tronx One will be available in Magma Red and Pacific Blue color options through the company’s own tstore. The bike will start shipping from July 16 onwards for the first batch of customers who have pre-booked the bike....