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The Samsung llet site now has a shutdown notice, informing visitors of the bad news. However, the focus is shifting to Samsung y, which packs technology that will allow for non-NFC payment terminals to accept mobile payments. The story behind the story: Samsung has big ambitions for Samsung y, touting it as more secure superior to llet Apple y. The key is making the process seamless enough so that pulling out your phone will be more convenient than taking out your wallet....

The long rumored, and heavily leaked, Galaxy S4 active has just been formally announced. As expected, it has almost the exact same specs as the original GS4, except for the camera. It’s been “downgraded” to just 8 megapixels. Said camera will be able to take photos underwater using this phone’s new “Aqua Mode”, which is something I can’t wait to see people play with. Update: The GS4 Active has a TFT LCD, not an AMOLED like the GS4!...

A report from the Korean publication ETNews says that Samsung has, for the first time in their history, cut orders for smartphone production. They say Samsung plans on making 6.5 million GS4 units in July, which is half the number they made in May. Future monthly production figures have allegedly been slashed between 10% and 15%. Furthermore, the piece says Samsung is going to retire the Galaxy S III prematurely in order to focus on newer hardware....

Earlier this month, a report claimed that Samsung was working on a Bixby-powered speaker. Turns out, the company has decided not to go ahead with the plan. Another reason behind Samsung ditching its smart speaker ambitions, for now, is that it has very limited number of AI experts working for it. This has already slowed down the development of Bixby’s English language pack and voice recognition. It was only today, three months after the Galaxy S8 first went on sale that Bixby Voice has made its way to the US....

The news first broke on South Korean news site EDaily, according to Reuters, with Samsung mobile chief Shin confirming the planned New York launch. The news agency also noted that this will be Samsung’s first U.S. Galaxy launch since the original Galaxy S in 2010. Official invitations were sent to the media, as well, which read, in part, “ready 4 the show”—a fairly clear reference to the Galaxy S IV....

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has been a hotbed of scams and hacks. Crooks will always take advantage of significant events to target fresh victims. Tap or click here for tips on five things you need to update now because of the Ukrainian war. When an update rolls out covering more than 100 models of a particular brand, it’s time to listen. Lenovo just released security updates covering more than a million laptops vulnerable to malware....

Apple certainly took some “inspiration” from many of the hardware innovations brought about by Android phone makers. Here’s a recap of the features that Apple ballyhooed on stage, but aren’t exactly news to those of us who have been using Android phones for the past few years. Dual rear cameras No, you don’t have to stop us. have heard this one before. ones like the G5, Huawei , the HTC One M8 (from 2014!...

The IMX318 is the first mobile 1/2.6-inch stacked CMOS sensor with inbuilt hybrid autofocus capable of locking focus in 0.03 seconds and 3-axis electronic image stabilization. It has a maximum resolution of 22.5-megapixels (5488 x 4112-pixel count) and Sony says that the IMX318 will start shipping in May this year which falls just in line with the possible Xperia Z6 announcement (probably at IFA 2016). Sony also mentions that the IMX318 is manufactured using the smallest unit pixels (measuring 1....

One good way to prepare for power outages is to buy yourself a portable generator. These helpful devices will keep things running when you need them most, but you need to take a few precautions. Tap or click here to choose the best generator for your situation. When it comes to preparation plans, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. No matter what time of year it is, you should always have a back-up plan in case you lose power for a couple of hours or days....

Must read: The best coffee subscription services: Get beans deliveredThe best coffee makers: Get the perfect brew at homeThe best coffee grinders: Elevate your morning cupThe best single-serve coffee makers: When one cup is enoughThe best cold brew coffee makers: Easy ice-cold javaThe best burr coffee grinders: Crush your beans, don’t chop theThe best French press coffee maker: better than Starbucks? Cafe grade/commercial and some high-end prosumer espresso machines generally utilize a separate boiler for the coffee extraction than the steamer function....

Also: The 7 best tablets you can buy right now Parents are naturally hesitant to spend hundreds of dollars on a device that their kid(s) will surely put to the test. But the good news is, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a decent tablet. You can find a device that offers plenty of educational content along with entertainment options and parental controls. In turn, these devices make perfect kids’ gifts this holiday season....

According to a page on Samsung’s Finland website, the Korean giant plans on updating quite a few of its older devices to Android 5.0 Lollipop, including the Galaxy Note 2 and the Galaxy S4. Samsung has not yet confirmed the list of devices that will be getting the Lollipop update, so this is as good as a confirmation we can get from the company. The list also confirms that the Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Note 4 will be receiving the Lollipop update, which was already confirmed by the preview videos of a beta Lollipop firmware running on these devices....

Samsung has stepped up efforts this year to convince developers to make use of features the company has added on top of Android-based devices, such as the Galaxy Note family, as well as on its TVs (the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is shown above). The thinking is that more customized apps will help convince consumers to pick its smartphones, tablets TVs over competing products create loyalty. Samsung knows it needs to evolve to remain the world’s biggest phone TV maker, help from developers will be a crucial ingredient going forward, SKim, president CEO of Samsung’s European headquarters, told an audience of about 200 people from 16 countries....

Old fashioned style would have been to listen to the verses, retain them, and the hunt them through Google. Significantly more outdated was to recollect that it, and sing it to other people with the expectation that they would know it. It was additionally somewhat humiliating. On the off chance that neither of those worked, it was lost. Shazam Updated App With Fast Song Recognition And Many More They declared to be the most noticeable application for connecting specialists and fans by means of music revelation....

The thing is, most of the time, when an app tracks you, it’s because you’ve permitted it to do so. This happens when you install an app and agree to its terms and conditions, normally in the fine print. Tap or click here to see which apps collect the most data. Speaking of permissions, have you noticed more apps asking to connect to your local network recently? It makes sense for a music streaming service to connect to your network and search for connected speakers, but not all apps need this type of access....

Its enterprise division would be transferred from Optus’ parent company Singtel, so it would have “more operational autonomy” with the unit under its direct management, Singtel said in a statement Wednesday. Optus’ enterprise revenue clocked at AU$1.21 billion ($843.69 million) in its financial year, ended March 2022. Effective from July 1, the move is part of Singtel’s reorganisation efforts that began last year to “decentralise” the Singapore telco’s organisational structure and “empower” its businesses to tap commercial synergies and capabilities for growth....

Just like in previous years, Sony will be showing off its latest devices at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next month, but whether the Japanese company will announce any new ones has been unclear. For now, it is keeping any plans quiet, but sources say there will be a Sony event on March 2. Unlike most of its rivals, Sony doesn’t give its flagship Xperia Z smartphones 12 months on the market before replacing them; they actually come a lot more frequently than that....

As always, Xperia’s forte still remains the strong imaging capability thanks to the new ½.3 Exmor RS module which will replace the earlier 20.7-Megapixel G-Lens module. The autofocus is apparently so fast that you can take a snap in the Xperia Z5 in just under 0.03 second which is ironically lesser than the time taken to blink. Secondary camera comes in the form of a 5-Megapixel 25mm sensor with FHD and Steady Shot mode....

Targus Slim Stylus ($10 at Best Buy) Easily draw or write on the capacitive touch-screen on your tablet or phone with this Targus slim stylus. It’s a basic model that gets the job done and feels good in your hand. If you can afford a bit more, then the Wacom Bamboo Stylus offers replaceable tips for $23. Scosche reVIVE II Dual-USB Auto Adapter ($25 at Best Buy) With the reVIVE II, you can easily charge most USB powered devices including your tablet, smartphone and more....

th the new feature, you can split the Android home screen run two applications at the same time. On an ordinary smartphone, creating two windows would not be very productive, but with the Note II’s spacious 5.5-inch display, that’s not the case. en the multi-window feature arrives on a Sprint Note II, it can be activatedthrough the settings menu or by pressing holding the back key on the device. though Sprint announced the software update Tuesday, it could take up to five days before all Note II owners receive it....