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AppWizard

November 8, 2024

Samsung Health Monitor app ends support for Android 11 and older phones this December

Samsung Electronics is preparing to introduce seamless software updates with its upcoming Galaxy S25 series. This feature will allow updates to be downloaded in the background and installed on an inactive partition, minimizing downtime during the update process. Users will only experience a brief interruption during reboot, contrasting with the longer downtimes of traditional updates. The Galaxy S25 series is expected to feature a larger display, potentially a more rounded back on the S25 Ultra for comfort, and will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite. It is rumored to launch in January 2025 with Android 15-based One UI 7 software. There is no official confirmation from Samsung regarding these features or specifications, as the information is based on leaks and rumors.

Winsage

November 7, 2024

New Windows Build Brings AVX Support To Snapdragon X For Gaming And More

Recent evaluations of laptops with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processors have praised their performance and battery life, but issues arose with the high-end Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 chip in the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge, where certain applications were found incompatible due to limitations in emulation capabilities. The Windows operating system uses an emulation layer called Prism to run x86-64 applications on Arm architecture, but it initially lacked support for essential SIMD instructions like AVX2 and AVX. Microsoft announced an update in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27744 that enhances Prism by adding support for AVX, AVX2, and other instructions, allowing Snapdragon-based Windows machines to run x86 software requiring these instruction sets. However, only x64 applications will benefit from this update, leaving legacy 32-bit x86 applications unaffected. This is significant for gaming, as many recent titles utilize AVX for improved processing speeds, potentially increasing compatibility for previously unplayable games on Snapdragon devices. Despite these advancements, Microsoft has not addressed the potential performance implications of the emulation process. Initial observations suggest that while performance degradation from Prism emulation is less severe than expected, it still does not match that of native Arm applications. Qualcomm is tasked with improving Snapdragon X Elite gaming capabilities, facing challenges with Windows graphics drivers, particularly the Adreno graphics drivers, which may hinder its competitiveness against AMD and Intel in the Windows laptop market.

AppWizard

November 6, 2024

Best Android app price drops and freebies: Residual, Gunslugs, Space Grunts 2, and more

The Google Play store is offering a variety of discounted Android games and apps. Notable hardware deals include the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra at a reduced price and the 32-inch 4K 240Hz Odyssey OLED G8 monitor, which comes with a complimentary Odyssey G3 monitor. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE has also seen a price drop of . Featured discounted games include Residual, Gunslugs 1 – 3, Neoteria, and Space Grunts 2.

AppWizard

November 6, 2024

One UI 7 (Android 15) support now live for Samsung Parental Controls

Google is updating its Google Keep app with a new design that replaces the bottom navigation bar with a Floating Action Button (FAB) located in the bottom right corner. The FAB uses pill-shaped buttons for tasks, allowing users to create new notes, lists, drawings, or photos, but the option to create audio notes has been removed. This redesign aims to create a cleaner and more modern interface, reducing clutter and helping users focus on their content. The update is being rolled out to Android users with Google Keep version 5.24.432.x, but availability for other platforms is not specified.

AppWizard

November 6, 2024

Android 16 release: New features, floating app windows likely to arrive in…

Android 16 is expected to debut between April and June 2025, with a specific launch date of June 3, 2025, when it will be available on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). Pixel users will receive an over-the-air (OTA) update on the same date. The update will introduce features such as "Rich Ongoing Notifications," allowing third-party developers to customize notifications, and a "bubble anything" function for multitasking, enabling users to operate apps in floating windows. Google's expedited release schedule aims to meet the demand for faster software updates and align better with device launches.

AppWizard

November 5, 2024

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is awesome, but it’s let down by the state of Android tablet apps

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra features a 14.6-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1,848 x 2,960 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz, achieving a brightness of 930 nits. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Plus chip, which includes four Cortex X4 CPUs and a 12-core Arm Immortalis GPU, offering performance comparable to Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 8 Gen 3. The tablet has a battery capacity of 11,200mAh, allowing for several days of use, but lacks a charger in the box and has slow charging speeds. It operates on Android 14 with One UI 6.1 and is promised seven years of security patches and OS updates. The device includes a quad-speaker setup tuned by AKG and comes with accessories like a keyboard case and S Pen stylus. Priced at ,200, it faces challenges due to the limited availability of optimized Android applications for its large display.

AppWizard

November 5, 2024

Best Android app price drops and freebies: Evoland 2, World Cruise Story, Human Fall Flat, more

- Bose QuietComfort Headphones are now priced at 9 after a price drop. - OnePlus 12 has a price cut and is bundled with OnePlus Buds Pro 3, valued at 0. - Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 with LTE is available at a new low price. - Samsung 14-inch Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is priced at 9. - Notable app highlights include Evoland 2, World Cruise Story, Convenience Stories, Hot Springs Story 2, and Human Fall Flat.

AppWizard

November 4, 2024

Best Android app price drops and freebies: High Sea Saga DX, Dungeon Village 2, more

- ASUS Snapdragon X Plus Copilot+ PC is now available for [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: Android Games and Apps Collection This Monday afternoon brings an exciting array of Android games and applications ready for exploration. Among the highlights is a significant price reduction on the ASUS Snapdragon X Plus Copilot+ PC, now available for just 0. This marks a noteworthy opportunity for those in the market for a powerful new device. In addition, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE has made its debut with the first cash deal, enticing tech enthusiasts eager to upgrade their devices. For those interested in home entertainment, there are impressive offers on Google smart TVs, including: TCL’s 2024 frame-style 120Hz Google smart TVs Hisense’s 2024 144Hz frame-style Google Smart TVs A massive 98-inch 120Hz TCL QM7 model On the gaming front, several applications are capturing attention this week. Notable mentions include: High Sea Saga DX Dungeon Village 2 Pocket Stables Mega Mall Story Candy Disaster TD For those looking to enhance their digital experience, a closer look at these offerings is certainly worthwhile." max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"]. - Samsung Galaxy S24 FE has debuted with a cash deal. - Offers on Google smart TVs include: - TCL’s 2024 frame-style 120Hz Google smart TVs - Hisense’s 2024 144Hz frame-style Google Smart TVs - 98-inch 120Hz TCL QM7 model - Notable Android games and applications this week include: - High Sea Saga DX - Dungeon Village 2 - Pocket Stables - Mega Mall Story - Candy Disaster TD

BetaBeacon

November 3, 2024

It’s time for Samsung to step up its support game

Samsung has partnered with Assurant to bring 300 new places for Galaxy product repairs. Samsung is the largest electronics retailer in the world for nine months of the year and is focusing on improving customer service. Samsung is known for its high-quality consumer electronics and is looking to expand physical stores to enhance customer support. Apple's profitable customer service model is being considered as a potential strategy for Samsung to adopt in the future.

AppWizard

November 2, 2024

Samsung Gaming Hub welcomes One UI 7 (Android 15) support in new update

The Samsung Gaming Hub app is being updated to version 7.1.02.4 through the Galaxy Store to ensure compatibility with the upcoming One UI 7, which is based on Android 15. This update prepares the app for a smooth transition to the new interface and addresses issues from the previous version while enhancing overall functionality. Users can check for updates in the Galaxy Store or via a third-party app link. Samsung plans to unveil One UI 7 for developers by the end of the year, with a stable update expected alongside the Galaxy S25 series launch next year, and a Beta Program anticipated to start in November 2024.