Day: December 9, 2022

Samsung Galaxy S23 series Overview

The new Samsung flagship is expected to make its official debut in February 2023, a while from now, but with the rumor mill in full swing, we already know many of the details even before the release. With leaked photos, benchmarks and even most of the specs, it’s time to round up all we know about the Galaxy S23 Ultra and see how it has changed over the previous S22 Ultra.

With a new 200MP main camera and the biggest upgrade in the processor in years, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra shapes up as one of the most exciting phones of 2023.Leaked photos have already revealed the new S23 Ultra will feature a very similar design to the previous model, and it will also have an S Pen built inside, as well as the same sized 5,000mAh battery. But while it may appear similar on the outside, many things have changed on the inside.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Specs

• 6.1″ FHD+ sAMOLED, 120Hz
•  Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC
• Rear Cam: 50MP (OIS) + 12MP (UW) + 10MP (Tele) Front Cam: 10MP
• 8GB RAM
• 128/256GB storage
• Android 13, OneUI 5
•  3,900mAh battery, 25W wired, 15W wireless charging

Are you ready for a new phone?

There’s plenty of time for more leaks as we rapidly approach the end of the year, so expect more news on the Samsung Galaxy S23 over the coming weeks. If you’re holding on to your old phone in hopes that you’ll make it until the Samsung Galaxy S23 hits the market, you may want to try some of our top tips to speed up your smartphone.

IPad mini 7 Overview

The iPad Mini was given a big facelift last year during Apple’s big fall event, and now, it has become one of Apple’s best devices and has become a pretty solid tablet for anyone looking to buy a small tablet at an affordable price with great performance.

Now, that the first half of 2022 was over and we are looking forward to many other events in the near future, we can only wait for this device’s upcoming upgrade and surely look forward to something good. So, here is what we know now about the next generation of Apple’s smallest tablet. Last year was pretty big, with Apple removing the home button, increasing the screen size, adding 5G technology, and even adding support for the Apple pen, and now, we can only wait for something big.

Design and build

With such a dramatic redesign on the sixth-generation iPad mini, it’s unlikely that Apple will implement any noticeable design changes on the next-gen tablet – especially when you consider that, entry-level iPad aside, all iPhones and iPads share the same design language.

Specs and performance

The iPad mini shares the same A15 Bionic, it’s a slower clock speed – 2.9GHz vs 3.2GHz – and that results in a slight decrease in performance when compared side-by-side.The increased clock speed of the new A15 Bionic could offer a boost in performance compared to the existing iPad mini without Apple having to manufacture more of its (presumably more complex) next-gen chipset. That’ll allegedly be accompanied by the same 4GB as the current model.

There is a caveat though; the original post mentions an iPad mini Pro, not the seventh-gen tablet, so the above could apply to an interim Pro-focused iPad mini released sometime between now and the release of the iPad mini 7.

Display

The same Korean forum post also details a key upgrade to the 8.3in display of the iPad mini; 120Hz Promotion support. It’s more noticeable on the iPad mini 6 than most other small LCD displays, however, and while it hasn’t been officially acknowledged by Apple, it’s something that a lot of users have noticed – including this writer. It’s also something that’d be virtually unnoticeable to the naked eye if the refresh rate was cranked up from 60Hz to 120Hz

Apple iOS 16.1.2 Update Overview

If you want your iPhone to reap all the benefits of new features and bug fixes, you won’t want to pass up iOS 16.1.2, the newest version of Apple’s mobile software.The most recent version of iOS provides some security fixes, better wireless provider compatibility and improvements to crash detection for the iPhone 14 series. Apple has yet to confirm details on its security updates and software patches, but says it will share more information soon. It’s expected that users will see enhanced performance and connectivity with certain wireless carriers.

The car crash detection feature, which is designed to automatically report potential car crashes, was reportedly dialing 911 during roller coaster rides. Some users said car crash detection was also triggered during skiing, according to KSL. Apple didn’t say whether the update has addressed this bug in particular.

Connectivity

• Battery life is currently stable.
• Wi-Fi connectivity is fast and reliable.
• Bluetooth is working normally.
• GPS and cellular data are both stable.

App Performance

• Third-party apps including Netflix, Dark Sky, Twitter, Slack, Asana, Gmail, Chrome, and Spotify are all working fine at the moment.
• First party apps like Safari, Podcasts, and Calendar are also running properly.

Speed

• iOS 16.1.2 feels as fast as iOS 16.1.1 did.

What’s Next

Apple’s confirmed a new version of iOS 16 and iOS 16.2 is currently in beta testing. The iOS 16.2 release date is expected to land in mid-December.iOS 16.2 is a milestone upgrade which means it will bring a mix of new features, bug fixes, and security enhancements to iPhone users.

Galaxy Z Flip 3 Android 13 Update Overview

Samsung’s been releasing the Android 13 and One UI 5.0 update for more and more devices pretty much every other day. Today, the big update has arrived for the Galaxy Z Flip 3. The Z Flip 3’s first stable Android 13 release comes with firmware version F711BXXU3DVK3 and its rollout has started in India, and we have our fingers crossed the rollout will expand to cover more markets over the next few days.

Samsung’s foldables have not received the Android 13/One UI 5.0 upgrade at the same pace as the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note lineups, but it’s good to see the company is beginning to change that. The Galaxy Z Flip 3’s One UI 5.0 update comes on the heels of the update for the Galaxy Z Fold 3. This leaves the Z Fold 2 as the only eligible Samsung foldable to not have been updated, but again, fingers crossed that doesn’t remain the case for too long.

Features of Android 13

The main features of Android 13-based One UI 5 update

• New System Animations and Dynamic Theming
• Updated Widgets
• Redesigned Quick Settings Panel
• Improved System Apps
• Customizable Share Menu
• Privacy Improvements
• Camera App Enhancements
• One UI 5 Focuses on Usability Improvements
• Tighter OneDrive and Samsung Gallery Integration

More About Galaxy Z Flip 3 Android 13 Update

Whereas the improved scrolling screenshots, optimized one-handed UI mode, better privacy & security features, improved app notifications, per-app basis language preferences, app permissions to send notifications, BT LE Audio support, auto theme icons, updated now playing widget, etc. Users will also find intuitive QR scanner support, enhanced silent mode, tap-to-transfer media controls, multiple profiles for NFC payments, and more.