Samsung finally gives One UI 6 to its older foldable Galaxy phones https://ift.tt/Ta5c7n6

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• Samsung is starting to roll out One UI 6 to its older foldables.
• The update is arriving on the Galaxy Z Fold 3/4 and Z Flip 3/4.
• The update is available for owners in the US.

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It’s been almost two months since Samsung started rolling out the stable version of One UI 6 to its eligible devices. Since then, the update has reached most of the devices on the list, but there is still more to go. Now the company is finishing off the foldable section of the list by rolling out One UI 6 for the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 3.

US owners of Samsung’s older foldable phones can start updating their devices to One UI 6 today. Over the weekend, One UI 6 was made available on Verizon, T-Mobile, and MetroPCS, with the update to come to unlocked units soon after.

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What is Claude AI and how does it differ from ChatGPT? https://ift.tt/8COhj3v

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Amidst the AI frenzy fueled by the likes of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard, it’s admittedly getting harder to muster any enthusiasm for yet another chatbot. That’s exactly how I felt when I heard about Claude — a relatively new chatbot from San Francisco-based Anthropic — for the first time. But while Claude may look like just another chatbot on the surface, dig a little deeper and you’ll find that it follows a unique AI safety-driven philosophy. What does that mean and is Claude a revolution in the crowded chatbot race? Let’s break it down.

What is Claude AI?

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Beeper vs Apple battle intensifies: Lawmakers demand DOJ investigation https://ift.tt/cUrRgwj

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• A bipartisan group of senators have urged the US Department of Justice to investigate Apple’s anti-competitive behavior against Beeper.
• Apple has been blocking Beeper Mini and Beeper Cloud for several days.
• 60% of Beeper users are presently unable to access both iMessage for Android services.

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Two US senators and two Representatives have written to the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate Apple’s anti-competitive conduct towards iMessage for Android maker, Beeper.

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Google Play Store will soon let you uninstall apps on connected devices remotely https://ift.tt/qzspwLH

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• Google will soon let Play Store users uninstall apps remotely on their connected devices.
• The feature should be available on version 38.8 of the Play Store.
• It also lets users sort apps by size for easier uninstallation of heavier apps.

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Google released the December Play Services update a few days ago. In it, the Android maker describes a new Play Store feature that’ll allow users to uninstall apps from their connected devices remotely. The feature is still not available on Android devices right now, but a code sleuth has managed to enable it by flipping some flags.

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Revealed: Here’s what the new iPhone 16 ‘Capture Button’ will do https://ift.tt/9cvZijb

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• The iPhone 16 series is expected to get a new “Capture Button” in addition to the Action Button.
• A reliable industry insider reveals that Apple might dedicate this new button to capturing videos.

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The iPhone 16 series is expected to bring design upgrades next year, but as per new information from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, there won’t be any major changes compared to the iPhone 15 lineup. Still, the non-Pro iPhone 16 models are expected to feature an Action Button, the same as the 15 Pro models right now, and the iPhone 16 Pro variants are expected to add a whole new button to the mix.

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Nothing Phone 2a leak reveals key specs, photos, and possible launch date https://ift.tt/DvfBCb3

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• Key specs Nothing Phone 2a have leaked alongside images of a test unit.
• The phone is expected to launch at Nothing’s MWC 2024 event.
• It could be priced at around $400.

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More evidence supporting the existence of the Nothing Phone 2a leaked last week, but now we have a better idea of what the mid-range phone could bring to the table. On Saturday, tipster Yogesh Brar revealed the key specifications and other details of Nothing’s upcoming handset, including images of a test unit and its possible launch date.

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Motion-controlled hallway lights are the smart home hack I can’t shut up about https://ift.tt/xNdHSVp

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Last week, for the millionth time or more, I found myself extolling the virtue of installing a motion sensor and smart lights in my hallway in front of complete strangers. Yes, this is my life; I mention that I write about mobile and smart tech at parties and get-togethers, and somehow find myself in the middle of big debates about the benefits of building a smart home, the best mobile operating systems, and what phone you should buy your grandma for Christmas.

But as I mentioned my motion-controlled lights once more, it occurred to me that it’s the simplest and most basic smart home automation, so much so that many of us take it for granted now. A lot of smart home newcomers might get sucked into extreme setups, apps, services, and expensive appliances, all without realizing that one basic motion sensor and smart light can really change their lives.

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