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The Windows Phone emulator might let you play some old games There are launchers that can make your phone look like it has the Windows Phone OS, but this emulator takes it to the next level. It’s called WPS on the GitHub, and it’s a true-to-form Windows Phone emulator. If you’re interested in getting this emulator, there are some things you’ll want to know before you do. Firstly, WPS is in early development at the moment, so there’s no guarantee that the app will work....

We’ll have to wait longer for Wear OS 3 to arrive on Fossil smartwatches Google’s Wear OS platform for smartwatches received a much-needed overhaul last year, thanks in part to Samsung and Fitbit. The new unified platform, which is called Wear OS 3, debuted on Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4 series. But, unfortunately, those are still the only devices running the much-improved new version. And will remain so for several more months....

One UI 3.1.1 debuted on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldables earlier this month. The latest iteration of Samsung’s custom Android skin doesn’t bring much in terms of new functionality. There aren’t any noticeable UI changes either. It’s a fairly small upgrade over One UI 3.1 that most recent Samsung smartphones and tablets run. The Korean firm essentially launched One UI 3.1.1 just for the sake of a newer One UI version on its latest foldables....

The big Android update for the carrier-locked Galaxy Note 20 duo in the US comes with firmware version N98*USQU3GVK1. SamMobile first reported this rollout, with the publication confirming that the update is available for users on Sprint and T-Mobile networks. Other carriers should also join the party soon, though. A wider rollout for unlocked units shouldn’t be too far off either. The Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update brings a plethora of goodies to the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphones....

Since the vanilla Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ sport an identical design and come in the same four colors, there’s no way to distinguish them in the leaked hands-on video. We can see the devices in blue, green, pink, and white colors. The video shows them from all angles, revealing their design. It confirms the Contour Cut triple camera array on the back, which is largely unchanged from the Galaxy S21 series last year, as well as the positioning of the buttons, holes, and ports....

The Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra first picked up the September SMR (Security Maintenance Release) in Europe last week. A few days later, Samsung paused the update for the former two while the latter continued receiving it. The company didn’t specify any reason for the pause, but it appears everything is fine now. The firm is widely rolling out the new security patch to all three of its latest flagships....

This listing doesn’t reveal anything new about the phones themselves that we don’t already know, which is to be expected with an FCC certification. We can find technical info about the wireless connectivity standards of the upcoming flagships. All three models — Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra/Note — will come with multi-band LTE and 5G support, including UWB (ultra-wideband) 5G. Other notable takeaways from this FCC certification listing for the Galaxy S22 series include support for 802....

A couple of unannounced Samsung tablets bearing the model numbers SM-X700 and SM-X706B have recently passed through FCC’s certification process. These should be the Wi-Fi-only and cellular variants of the Galaxy Tab S8, respectively. The accompanying documentation also suggests so. There’s no mention of cellular bands for the SM-X700, while the SM-X706B has been tested for both LTE and Sub6 5G cellular connectivity, as well as 2G and 3G. The FCC listings confirm S Pen support for the Galaxy Tab S8....

A well-known analyst revealed the Galaxy Z Flip 4 & Z Fold 4 colors He went to Twitter to share the color variants of the two phones. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 will be available in Gold, Gray, Light Blue, and Light Violet color variants. The Galaxy Z Fold 4, on the other hand, will come in Beige, Black, and Gray colors. So, it seems like the Galaxy Z Flip 4 will offer more color options from the get-go....

The cases confirm that the new clamshell foldable from Samsung won’t see any major design change from its predecessor. But there will be some minor changes. According to the source, the hinge will be a little narrower this time. Leaked schematics recently showed how different the Galaxy Z Fold 4 looks with a narrower hinge and a boxier shape. While the Galaxy Z Flip 4 retains the shape of last year’s model, the changes in hinge size should allow for a sleeker appearance....

We’ll get at least 9 different Galaxy Z Flip 4 color variant, not counting Bespoke color combos Do note that Ross Young doesn’t have Samsung’s fancy names for these colors yet, so you’ll simply see what colors will be used on which model. Also, some models have three different colors on them. You can see the whole list below: Black/green/greenGoldGold/yellow/yellowGrayLight BluePurpleSilver/navy/navySilver/white/white Earlier this month, Jon Prosser suggested that the phone is coming in Graphite, Bora Purple, Pink Gold, and Blue colors....

The Nothing ear (1) earbuds are now discounted for Prime Day, they cost only $79.20 We’re talking about the Nothing ear (1) truly wireless earbuds which dropped last year. They’re usually priced at $99, but thanks to this discount, you can grab them for $79.20. This is a 20% discount, and it will save you $19.80. Both white and black variants are available as part of this deal, and they come with identical price tags....

This is why so many devices just can’t be bought. Devices like the PS5 and Xbox Series S/X are either perpetually on the “sold out” list or heavily scalped. This also goes for devices like the Pixel 6 Pro and the latest Galaxy S devices. So fat, it doesn’t seem that the chip shortage is getting any better, and this latest report just confirmed that. Chip shipments have been slashed by a third thanks to the global shortage The aforementioned report came from the China Academy of Information and Communications (CAICT) via Tech Radar....

Xiaomi has announced global MIUI 13 with new features and optimizations MIUI 13 is the next version of MIUI that will come to your Xiaomi phone, and the version that comes pre-installed on the Redmi Note 11 series. It’s also software that will come pre-installed on the Xiaomi 12 series smartphones, Xiaomi’s upcoming flagships. The Xiaomi 12 series already launched in China, by the way, while the global models are coming....

QR code scanning to become easier than ever in Android 13 Depending on your device, it’s even possible you have to dig through the camera app menus in order to find the option, if it’s even there. Well, Android 13 will do things a bit differently, if this report is to be believed. As you can see in the screenshots below, the ‘Show QR Scanner’ option will become available in the settings, and it’s related to the lock screen....

Smart plugs would be a good first step as they’re a simple product that requires next to no effort for setup. As all you have to do is plug them in, then plug a non-smart device into them. Right now you can pick up Kasa smart plug 4-packs on sale for just $22.99. They’re normally $29.99, so you save a few bucks. And because they’re so cheap you could pick up a few packs and plug tons of devices into them across the entire home....

Passkeys will help Google Chrome users stay secure Nowadays, keeping your login credentials safe is crucial. There are so many people out there who will definitely try to steal account information for whatever service you have. This, obviously, is where passwords come in handy. However, passwords do have their drawbacks. For starters, a person can steal the password. If they get your password down in plain text and letters, they can sign into your accounts and wreak havoc....

Notably, according to a new report by Techdows, Google is spotted working on a new feature for its Chrome browser. This feature will show a confirmation warning dialog when you click on the close all tabs button on Google Chrome on Android. Google Chrome on Android has the option of “Close all tabs”, which kills all the active tabs altogether. If this button is used by will, then it is fine....

Rahman posted some screenshots of the Google Wallet interface, and it’s extremely evident that Google is bringing back the old name. We see the Wallet branding all over the interface. So, it looks like Google wants to make Wallet a feature for the whole GPay experience. Google added the Wallet interface to bring everything together Earlier this year, sources found that Google wanted to create an all-in-one digital wallet for all of your cards and more....

The key combinations for these shortcuts are the usual ones— Ctrl + C for copy (⌘ + C on Mac), Ctrl + X for cut, and Ctrl + V for paste. You can use these key combos to quickly copy or move files to new locations in Drive, and across multiple tabs on drive.google.com, instead of drag and drop or the right-click menu. According to Google, copying a file using the shortcut will also capture its title well as a link to it....