Google could bring Night Sight to video on the Pixel 8 series https://ift.tt/iRBuw0r

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• The Google Pixel 8 Pro will apparently come with a Night Sight Video option.
• It’s also believed that the Pixel 8 line will keep a physical SIM slot.
• This comes after leaked renders didn’t show the SIM slot.

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Google was part of the first wave of brands to offer a night mode for photography, offering its so-called Night Sight mode in 2018. Now, it sounds like the firm will bring this concept to video on the Pixel 8 series.

9to5Google reports that the Pixel 8 Pro will get a Night Sight Video feature for higher-quality low-light video, citing its own sources. This would be a welcome addition as the only recourse Pixel users have for brighter low-light video right now is to switch to a lower frame rate. But a lower frame rate can only go so far to help, so we’re glad to see a dedicated mode here.

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OnePlus will roll out Android 14 to its phones later this month https://ift.tt/dOCWgb1

• OnePlus will roll out the stable Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 update on September 25.
• There’s no word on which OnePlus devices will get the update first.
• OnePlus will introduce a proprietary performance suite called “Trinity Engine” with the update.

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OnePlus has confirmed the rollout date for its Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 software. The company has promised that the stable update carrying the new version of Android should start reaching customers on September 25. Meanwhile, we still don’t have a confirmed Android 14 release date from Google, so there are still chances that OnePlus could delay the rollout depending on when Google plans to release the stable Android 14 update from its end.

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Lenovo Legion Go is here: A massive, super-powered Windows gaming handheld https://ift.tt/cdUl1qZ

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• The Lenovo Legion Go is a new Windows-powered gaming handheld.
• It has the biggest display we’ve ever seen on a device like this, as well as Joy-Con-like detachable controllers.
• You can buy one for $699 at some point in October 2023. There will also be compatible glasses and headphones sold separately.

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In July 2021, Valve surprised us all by announcing the Steam Deck, a Linux-powered gaming handheld. Although it came years after the Nintendo Switch — a clear inspiration — it single-handedly started the gaming handheld craze we see today, with notable competitors such as the ASUS ROG Ally making headlines.

Now, Lenovo is throwing its hat in the ring. At IFA 2023, the company launched the Lenovo Legion Go, a Windows-based gaming handheld.

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Google Chrome makes it easy to copy the exact frame you want from a video https://ift.tt/Ts1Zyta

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• Google has introduced a new feature for the Chrome browser.
• The feature allows the user to copy the exact frame they want from a video.
• Unlike taking a screenshot, this feature will let you capture a better-quality image of the frame.

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Have you ever tried to take a screenshot of a moment in a video you’re watching? It rarely ever looks good, as the image is often pretty low quality. But Google has introduced a new feature to the latest version of the Chrome browser that will solve that issue.

In a blog post focused on college students, Google revealed a new feature arriving to Chrome browsers starting today. That new feature is called “Copy Video Frame.”

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Fairphone 5 hands-on: Feels like the best phone for a small group of people https://ift.tt/27uOqUJ

Every year, we see the newest and best smartphones from the big brands, such as Samsung, Apple, Google, etc. Regardless of your preferred brand, the messaging is always crystal clear: “Your old phone is not as good as this new phone, so out with the old and in with the new!” While this is usually great for a company’s revenue, it’s not so great for the environment — or the usually underpaid folks who actually produce those phones on the factory line. These are trends the just-launched Fairphone 5 aims to disrupt.

In this sense, the Fairphone 5 is the anti-smartphone. It’s designed to be kept for a very long time by being easily repairable, easily upgradeable, and kept up-to-date with software for an ambitious ten years. In other words, Fairphone wants you to buy this phone and then not buy another until well into 2030. That’s not the message we get from pretty much any other brand.

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Chromebook camera not working? Here are 8 ways to fix it. https://ift.tt/YlMoW3x

While Chromebooks are known for offering a robust experience at an affordable price tag, issues like black screen and display flickering can leave a bad taste in your mouth. Many Chromebook users have also complained about glitches with the default webcam on their devices. Is your Chromebook camera not working? We provide our top troubleshooting tips to fix your Chromebook camera below.

QUICK ANSWER

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Google Chrome could soon let you share passwords with up to 6 people https://ift.tt/wWSId3Z

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• Google Chrome’s upcoming password-sharing feature could be limited to members of a Google family group.
• That means you’ll soon be able to share your saved Chrome passwords with up to six people.

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Google Chrome could soon add a password-sharing feature that lets users share login credentials with other family members.

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Google finally launches AI-powered Search outside US https://ift.tt/lgIbict

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• Google is bringing generative AI-based search features to India and Japan.
• The company has also brought improvements to its AI-powered overview feature.

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Google may have been a little late to the generative AI game, but it’s been testing a so-called Search Generative Experience (SGE) with users as part of a limited Search Labs experiment. This effectively boils down to offering AI-powered overviews, key points for articles, and local/travel recommendations in search. Now, the Mountain View company has announced that more people can try out this tech.

Google revealed that its Search Labs initiative and associated SGE features are now available in India and Japan. Users in these regions will need to opt into the Search Labs experiment first to get started.

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Meta Quest 3: Specs, price, release date, and everything we know so far https://ift.tt/YlMoW3x

Update: August 30, 2023 (5:21 PM ET): Our Meta Quest 3 rumor hub has been updated to include an unboxing video that was posted on Reddit.

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Original article: It feels like the Meta Quest 2 has been around for ages. In fact, the VR headset has been out for long enough that it even went through a mid-cycle rebrand, going from the Oculus Quest 2 to the Meta Quest 2. Even though it has only been available for three years — launched back in late 2020 — the hardware has started growing long in the tooth. As such, it’s time for the headset’s successor to take its place — the Meta Quest 3. Now that Meta has officially announced the Quest 3, here’s everything you need to know about the new VR hardware.

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Google Pixel 8 spotted at FCC after Pixel hardware event announcement https://ift.tt/qrKuXxA

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• An approval application for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro was spotted at the FCC.
• The listing contains five model numbers.
• The model number GKWS6 appeared earlier this year Qi certification listing.

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It’s only been a little over two weeks since the Google Pixel Watch 2 stopped by the FCC. Now, the Pixel 8 series has followed suit and made an appearance at the regulator as well.

As discovered by 9to5Google, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have popped up at the FCC. It appears the agency published Google’s filed paperwork sometime earlier today.

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PS5 Slim: Release date, price, specs, and rumors for thinner PlayStation 5 model https://ift.tt/YlMoW3x

There’s little denying that the PlayStation 5 is an excellent console with tons of raw power, features, and a growing library of excellent games. It’s also pretty bulky and stands out a bit more as a result. The good news is that the rumor mill suggests the PlayStation 5 Slim is just around the corner. Here’s everything we know about the PS5 Slim release date, price, and features.

PS5 Slim: At a glance

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Poll: Do you miss small Android tablets? https://ift.tt/7QKl1nH

The Android tablet market has seen better days, but we’ve still got some great slates on the market in 2023. Most of the top Android tablets are large devices with ~10-inch screens though, and it seems like small Android slates (seven to eight inches) in general are a rarity today.

So that got us wondering whether readers miss small Android tablets. You can answer this question via our poll below, and feel free to leave a comment if you’ve got more on your mind.

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The Galaxy S24 Ultra could stick with Snapdragon after all https://ift.tt/nZid4rR

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• A leaker asserts that the Galaxy S24 Ultra will get Snapdragon power in all regions.
• This comes after a claim that the base Galaxy S24 will get Exynos power across the board.

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Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy S24 series in early 2024, and leaks over the last few months suggest that the firm’s Exynos chipsets will be used in some capacity. Now, another leaker has made a chipset-related claim.

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Apple AirPods with USB-C could join the iPhone 15 series on Sep. 12 https://ift.tt/MdmLKqC

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• According to a trusted Apple insider, the company will launch USB-C AirPods alongside the new iPhone 15 lineup on September 12.
• The AirPods Pro 2 earbuds are most likely to get the refresh.
• Apple reportedly has no plans to refresh the non-pro AirPods with a USB-C charging case.

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Apple has scheduled a special event for September 12 to launch the iPhone 15 series and new Apple Watches. The biggest change coming to the Apple phones this year is a switch from Lightning to USB-C ports, and it looks like the iPhones won’t be alone in this transition. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports what’s been suspected for a while now — Apple will also refresh the AirPods with USB-C to compliment the iPhone 15 lineup.

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Surface Pro 10: Release date, price, specs, rumors, and more https://ift.tt/wVu580f

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The Surface Pro 9 is now almost a year old, meaning a successor is likely just around the corner. Microsoft makes one of the best productivity tablets on the market, so we’re pretty excited to see what’s next for the Pro series. Here’s everything we know and want to see from the Microsoft Surface Pro 10.

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Google quietly ends Pixel Pass right before the Pixel 8 launch https://ift.tt/7kzqiW1

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• Google is discontinuing its Pixel Pass subscription plan.
• Existing subscribers will be able to continue using the plan throughout the duration of their subscription.
• At the end of the subscription, Google One, YouTube Premium, and Google Play Pass will renew together at a discount.

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When the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro launched in 2021, Google also launched a subscription plan called Pixel Pass. This subscription allowed you to pay a monthly fee to pay for the cost of your Pixel phone, YouTube Premium subscription, Google One subscription, and Google Play Pass. With plans lasting for a span of two years, Pixel Pass subscribers could save a lot of money on these services. But now Google is putting an end to the program.

Today, Google published a new entry in its Pixel Pass support page. In the post, Google announced that Pixel Pass will no longer be offered for new Pixel purchases starting today. So, if you were hoping to take advantage of this deal for the Pixel 8 series, you’ll be out of luck.

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OPPO Find N3 Flip takes aim at Galaxy Z Flip 5 with borrowed OnePlus features https://ift.tt/DgQ7xwi

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• OPPO has announced the Find N3 Flip in China.
• The clamshell foldable features an Alert Slider, a circular camera array with OnePlus 11’s sensors, and a processor upgrade.
• It will be coming to global markets in the near future.

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OPPO marked its entry into the flip phone market only last year with the Find N2 Flip. The device was also the first time OPPO released a foldable phone outside China. This year, the company is following up with a brand new design and some fan-favorite OnePlus digs on the OPPO Find N3 Flip. And yes, it’ll also see a global launch like its predecessor.

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There’s great news and bad news for Galaxy S24 Ultra storage https://ift.tt/tL5wj9l

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• A leaker has claimed that the Galaxy S24 Ultra will have up to 2TB of storage.
• They also assert that the new Ultra phone will have just 128GB of base storage.

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The top-end Galaxy flagship phones have long been available with up to 1TB of storage. Now, a tipster has claimed that Samsung could up the ante with the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Leaker Revegnus has claimed on X that the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will be available with 2TB of internal storage. So those who want to store their entire digital media library on their phones might want to consider this option.

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Google could leave Samsung behind with longer Android updates for Pixel 8 series https://ift.tt/LAaxOvn

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• Google is expected to offer longer Android OS updates for the Pixel 8 series and future devices.
• It could surpass Samsung’s four-year update policy.
• Google is expected to meaningfully match Apple’s long-term update commitment for iPhones.

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Google is possibly thinking of increasing the lifespan of its Pixel devices, starting with the Pixel 8 series. Folks at 9to5Google are hearing that the new Google phones will offer longer OS updates than Samsung flagships.

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Galaxy S23 FE has been sitting at the FCC since May and just gained approval https://ift.tt/Rw3EkC5

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• Samsung’s Galaxy S23 FE gained approval at the FCC on August 25.
• The US variant carries model number SM-S711U.
• The FCC application reveals that the phone has been in testing since May.

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As we inch closer to the eventual launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the device has passed through a variety of agencies like the Wireless Power Consortium and the Bluetooth SIG. Most recently, the device has been spotted at the FCC, and it appears the handset has been there for quite a while.

As discovered by SamMobile, an FCC application for the US variant of the latest Galaxy Fan Edition phone appeared online on August 25. The listing shows both the carrier-bound SM-S711U model number and the factory-unlocked SM-S711U1 model number. Samsung’s handset was approved by the FCC on the same day.

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I could live with a slower chip in the Samsung Galaxy S24 https://ift.tt/Okmvibu

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We’re only halfway through Samsung’s typical flagship release cycle, yet rumors are already swirling about 2024’s Galaxy S24. Specifically, whether we’ll see a return to custom chipsets with the rumored Exynos 2400 or if Samsung will stick with Qualcomm and use the as-yet-unannounced Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

There are currently two conflicting sets of speculation. The first suggests we will see a return to a traditional geographical split: Snapdragon handsets for the US, China, and select other markets, and Exynos making a return for the rest of the world. The second is more intriguing. Samsung could ship its Exynos chip in the base Galaxy S24, while Snapdragon bulks up the Plus and Ultra models. If we had to pick between the two, the latter option is probably the most appealing; here’s why.

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The best Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 alternatives https://ift.tt/AwxpFkP

Time never stands still, and that’s especially true for the best smartwatches. Since moving to Wear OS, Samsung has been at the forefront of the wearable drive for Android smartphone owners, and the Galaxy Watch 6 is here to set a new benchmark. But what if you don’t like Samsung’s iterative update approach or you are an iPhone user? Read on for our list of the best Galaxy Watch 6 alternatives.

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The best Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 alternatives

Looking to make a quick decision? Here are our top alternatives to the best Samsung smartwatch on offer and a brief breakdown of who these devices will suit:

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra could get a brighter display, but ditch the curves https://ift.tt/dQ6WmD1

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• New leaks suggest that the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s display could be brighter than the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s by 750 nits in peak brightness value.
• Further, leaks suggest that Samsung could be ditching the iconic curved display. Instead, the Galaxy S24 Ultra could opt for a flat display.

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The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has one of the best displays on a flagship smartphone right now, rivaled only by the likes of the OPPO Find X6 Pro in brightness and the Sony Xperia 1 V in resolution. With the Galaxy S24 series, we expect Samsung to raise the bar with meaningful upgrades. It seems Samsung wants to go brighter and flatter with the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s display if new leaks are to be believed.

According to leaker Ice Universe, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will come with a 6.78-inch display with a 3,120 x 1,440 resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and a peak brightness of 2,500 nits. The aspect ratio is erroneously mentioned at 19.5:5 but has been clarified in a subsequent tweet.

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Realme GT 5 launched: This phone has a Burning Mode https://ift.tt/LQHa94P

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• Realme has launched the Realme GT 5 in China.
• The phone brings a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and 240W wired charging speeds.
• The GT 5 starts at ~$411 in China, but there’s no word on a global launch.

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Realme launched the GT 3 at MWC 2023 early this year, bringing 240W charging that effectively reached the limit of USB-C. The phone stuck with last year’s Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset though, but Realme has rectified that (and then some) with the newly announced Realme GT 5.

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Apple could really spruce up the next iPad Pro: M3 chip, OLED, and more expected https://ift.tt/kXFnx3j

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• The new iPad Pro could really spruce up performance and look more like a laptop with a new Magic Keyboard.
• The tablet is expected to feature Apple’s M3 chip and an OLED display.
• It’s believed that the company will launch the slate next year.

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Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has leaked several details about the upcoming iPad Pro (7th generation) tablet. According to his latest Power On newsletter, Apple will spruce up the upcoming slate with a new processor, bigger and better displays, and fresh accessories.

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Google Messages could bring satellite texting to 150+ countries at launch https://ift.tt/ZBQpRoD

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• Evidence has emerged that satellite-based SOS texting on Google Messages may launch in partnership with Garmin.
• Garmin provides emergency response services via satellite in over 150 countries.
• It’s still unclear when the feature will go live on Google Messages.

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More evidence has emerged about satellite-based texting features coming to Google Messages. According to strings of code found within the latest version of the app, Google might be partnering with Garmin to bring emergency SOS via satellite to Android phones.

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The Pixel 8 camera app needs an overhaul, not meagre UI tweaks https://ift.tt/Aa9srp6

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Google’s Pixel phones have long had a reputation for delivering fantastic cameras, harking back to the original Pixel and even the Nexus 6P. But after using my Pixel 7 Pro for over nine months, I’ve realized that the Pixel camera app needs an overhaul.

No, I’m not talking about an overhaul per our recent Pixel 8 camera UI leak. Instead, I’m talking about broader additions that would bring the camera app in line with camera apps from the likes of Samsung, Xiaomi, and others.

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I tried a PopSocket for the first time and once I popped, I couldn’t stop https://ift.tt/p3u9a4X

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I don’t like sticking permanent things to the back of my Android phone. Dealing with a thicker phone, an obstacle that creates friction each time I want to put it in my pocket or take it out, and an uneven and wobbly device every time I place it on a flat surface is just not worth the sacrifice for me. Or at least that’s what I thought until I got to test a couple of PopSockets.

On paper, these little round pucks are everything I hate attaching to my phone. But there’s a MagSafe version that promises to provide the same ergonomics while still being easily removable. A win-win solution, right? To my surprise, I’ve found myself getting used to the regular, sticky PopSocket more than the MagSafe one. Maybe it was the very fact that I couldn’t remove it that got me sold on it, or maybe I was too busy hopping around Czechia for 10 days of adventures that I didn’t give it a second thought. Suffice it to say, I kind of get why PopSockets are so popular now. And I may be a convert — or at least on the way to becoming one.

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ASUS reportedly shuts down Zenfone division, no more compact flagships https://ift.tt/NHJsQoa

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• A report from Taiwan suggests that ASUS has shut down the Zenfone division, moving employees to the ROG Phone division and other areas of its business.
• The report follows incidents of disallowing bootloader unlock and removal of older firmware.
• This could mark the end of the Zenfone line.

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The ASUS Zenfone 10 is our pick for the best compact flagship, delivering a powerful experience in a compact form factor without any of the usual downsides. The Zenfone 10 and even the Zenfone 9 have received critical acclaim from reviewers like us. Many praise ASUS for continuing with trends like including a 3.5mm headphone jack and maintaining a compact flagship with no real compromises. But it could be the end of the lineup, as new reports have emerged about ASUS shutting down the Zenfone division.

According to a report from Technews Taiwan, ASUS is carrying out internal restructuring, and as part of the process, certain departments have been cut down. One of the unfortunate victims of this internal restructuring is the Zenfone division, which is said to have been shut down. Employees working in this division have been absorbed into the ROG Phone team and other parts of the business.

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Does the larger display on the Galaxy Watch 6 improve the experience? https://ift.tt/ESm64zb

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Samsung’s brand-new Galaxy Watch 6 lineup boasts bigger displays than ever. If you ask most smartwatch wearers, more screen space should mean a better user experience. If nothing else, larger graphics are easier to tap and larger text is easier to read. But how does the expansion actually translate on users’ wrists, and is the experience significantly different on a Galaxy Watch 6 versus a Galaxy Watch 5? We dug in.

When it comes to Galaxy Watch display space, bigger is better

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