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Your Samsung phone is at hackers’ mercy if you ignore this update

Your Samsung phone is at hackers’ mercy if you ignore this update

Samsung is gearing up to roll out the One UI 8 to all its smartphones and tablets, but depending on which model and region, the Android 16 update may take months to arrive on your Galaxy phone. For now, though, your Samsung phone needs immediate attention to stay protected from malicious actors. Samsung has issued a security update that you …

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New Breakthrough Could Bring Holograms to Your Phone

New Breakthrough Could Bring Holograms to Your Phone

Scientists at the University of St Andrews have unveiled a breakthrough that could change the future of holographic displays. Credit: Shutterstock Researchers combined OLEDs with metasurfaces to project holograms. The method enables simpler, cheaper, and smaller displays. New research from the University of St Andrews is advancing holographic technology, with potential applications in smart devices, communication, gaming, and entertainment. In …

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Phone batteries are getting more compact, but the US is missing out

Phone batteries are getting more compact, but the US is missing out

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on phones and other tech outside the US, follow Dominic Preston. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. Smartphone batteries are bigger than ever, while the phones themselves are shrinking. But whether you’re …

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iPhone 17 preorders are open: Here’s where you can find free phone deals

iPhone 17 preorders are open: Here’s where you can find free phone deals

New to Apple’s most powerful smartwatch is satellite connectivity for emergency messages, pings,  and Find My syncing. The Watch Ultra 3 can last up to 42 hours, the longest rating of any Apple Watch. On the other hand, Apple’s more affordable smartwatch option gets the upgraded S10 chip, the Always On display for the first time, and gesture support like …

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Sony’s new Xperia phone jumps on the camera bar bandwagon

Sony’s new Xperia phone jumps on the camera bar bandwagon

Sony has announced the Xperia 10 VII, a midrange Android phone that’s launching in the UK, Europe, and Asia, though not the US. It’s more notable than most Sony phones because it marks the first major change to the rear design in over five years: a camera bar, just like recent Pixels, and now even iPhones. The Xperia Android line …

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Qualcomm brings cooler charging to the phone you already own

Qualcomm brings cooler charging to the phone you already own

It’s been a while since Qualcomm launched an upgrade for Quick Charge, but ahead of the company’s annual Snapdragon refresh, it’s back with some big changes for its proprietary charging standard. First, some context. Qualcomm launched Quick Charge 5 back in 2020, bundling in support for 100W+ charging and support for powering up a 4,500mAh battery from 0% to 50% …

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