Galaxy S24 Ultra camera detailed review Galaxy Z Fold 6A budget Search Circle Pixel 8 Pro arrival Honor confirms MWC plans Latest Redmi Note review Galaxy S24 details A Horizon of News and Headlines from the whole world, the prophecy of the Android Ring and a message on the Play Store.
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S24 ultra camera review
With the Samsung Galaxy S24 family now on sale, more reviews and analysis of the three flagship phones have been released. The well-known DXOMark did its usual camera-focused review on the latest hardware, and the S24 achieved remarkably sharp focus. The hardware has seen some improvements, but the biggest impact has been the incorporation of artificial intelligence into the software:
"The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra performed well in DXOMARK's camera test and is a slight overall improvement over its predecessor, the S23 Ultra, thanks to a 200MP image sensor on the main camera, a host of new AI features and Snapdragon 8 more The latest Gen 3 chipset... It's hard to say exactly how much AI contributes to image quality, but it certainly seems like Samsung's new AI tools and existing rendering technology have helped significantly improve the rendering of some images."
(DXOM brand).
Tips for the affordable Galaxy Z Fold 6
With the launch of the Galaxy S24 family, the focus will be on the foldable Galaxy phones, which usually launch in late July, six months after the traditional "S" phones (or six months earlier, if you prefer). But the expensive and speculatively named Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 could be about... an affordable fold to bring new technology to the wider consumer market.
“Samsung has three code names for its next series of sophisticated smartphones. The “Q6” and “B6” directly follow the “Q5” and “B5” of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5… Apart from them, the codenames are: “Q6A”, which refers to the second variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 .It's very likely that this more affordable version of the one we've been hearing about, and the use of "A" in the codename, is only adding fuel to the fire given Samsung's Galaxy A lineup, the budget conscious. . ""
One of the key features introduced at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is the Search Circle feature. Powered by Google, simply selecting an object on the screen will search for it. This isn't exclusive to Samsung though, as the feature is now available on the latest Pixel phones via an over-the-air update.
"If gesture navigation is enabled, press and hold the navigation controller to search for a circle. Those using 3-button navigation can do the same with the Home button, but will lose the ability to launch Google Assistant. ( Instead, your keyword (you have to use the power button or the app icon on the home screen while the Pixel Launcher microphone icon is no longer available).)
(9to5Google).
4 Honor asks you to save the date
At Mobile World Congress later this month, manufacturers will take the opportunity to launch new phones and showcase the latest technologies. Honor will be one of the first companies to introduce its latest phones on stage and hopefully answer some lingering questions about its foldable all-in-one phone:
"The acceptance of HONOR is no mystery. The brand confirmed that we will learn more about them once they become available globally at MWC. I will be listening."
(Android Administration).
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G review
Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G (along with a rather expressive name) contains a number of key features for the mid-range category. The camera hardware and sharp AMOLED display are different. Even further down the list of specifications are some attractive features for the target market.
“The lightweight body and slim bezels stand out, and the screen is protected from damage with Gorilla Glass for Victus. Generous storage options (up to 512GB of UFS 2.2 flash memory), a 3.5mm audio jack and an IR blaster are also (for now) unique in this price segment.
At the conclusion of the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event, which was part of a health and wellness presentation, the use of the Galaxy Ring was confirmed in small details. Forbes' Jay McGregor examines Samsung's potential in wearables through his experience with the industry's leading hardware:
“The most interesting part of the new device is the unknown part of how Samsung will implement artificial intelligence in the Galaxy Ring. The high potential for aggressive pricing will also make wearables affordable. But most of all, the competition will continue and the ring will be smart. The market will grow very rapidly in the next two years, which targets consumers. only good news"
(Forbes).
And finally...
With Apple's App Store in the news due to European demands for a more open approach, a recent interview with Google Play CEO Sam Bright is worth checking out:
"I asked Bright about this reputation, which will last until 2024, that Android apps still don't meet the quality standards of their iOS counterparts, and he replied that Google shares this responsibility with developers. ] The Android apps they use are streamed from there, so there's a shared responsibility to ensure these experiences make us all proud. » He told me that from his perspective, from development tools to distribution capabilities, there are no barriers for developers. to create apps with the same quality and earning potential as their App Store counterparts.
(Android Source).
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