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The folks over at iFixit recently tore apart the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Ultra to determine how easy will it be to repair the new Samsung flagships. Unfortunately, neither device could impress the famed DIY (do it yourself) enthusiasts as they awarded the phones a repairability score of just three out of ten. The publication lamented Samsung’s refusal to include pull tapes underneath the battery. These magic tapes make removing the battery from its safe house much easier....

Check out the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic specs Considering the source’s track record, we’d say these specs are spot on. The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is coming in two variants, 42mm and 46mm options. This is not uncommon for Samsung’s smartwatches. The smaller variant will feature a 1.19-inch display, while the larger one will include a 1.36-inch panel. Both of those displays will be round, and the two watches will look the same, save for the size difference....

Like many other Samsung flagships, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 also comes with eSIM hardware out of the box. But the functionality wasn’t enabled in the US all this while. Now, nearly two years after launch, the 2020 foldable model is finally gaining it, allowing users to use two numbers on the device — one physical SIM and one eSIM. This ability is already available on the phone in many other markets since late 2020....

UF 4.0 storage chips enter mass production this month Samsung announced the UFS 4.0 storage standard in May this year. The new solution brings major improvements over the current USF 3.1 standard found in the likes of the Galaxy S22. The company is claiming per-lane bandwidth of up to 23.2Gbps, twice that of UFS 3.1. Sequential read and write speeds are reported at 4,200MB/s and 2,800MB/s, respectively. With a maximum dimension of 11 x 13 x 1 mm, UFS 4....

Separately, noted leaker Evan Blass has also shared press renders that show an unfolded Galaxy Z Fold 4 from the front. Once again, we have the device in the same three colors. This makes us wonder whether the Burgundy Red variant will be missing from the official announcement next month. But let us leave that matter for another day and focus on what we have today. The renders don’t reveal much about the Galaxy Z Fold 4....

Social media platforms are notorious for fitting ads in between the cracks of people’s feeds. Instagram is no different. You’ll see ads in your main home feed peppered among the posts. It’s a pretty inoffensive way of displaying ads on the platform. But, it seems that that’s not enough Meta is not going through a good time right now, and that’s understandable; no tech company is. During Q2 2022, the company saw its first drop in revenue ever....

The Whole Home bundle is down 35% from $209.96 to $135.96, and that gets you a doorbell, outdoor camera, HD security camera, and motion detector. The next bundle gives you a doorbell with three outdoor cameras, and that’s down 50% from $279.98 to $139.98. The last bundle gets you a doorbell with two outdoor cameras, and that’s down 50% from $214.98 to $107.98. What is the Blink security Doorbell? You want to make sure that your home is completely protected 24/7, and Blink has a suite of devices that can help....

In terms of the design and specs, it’s pretty much the same as the Chinese model. There are a couple of differences, though. This variant does not come with a satellite texting feature, that is exclusive to China, at least for now. Global Huawei P50 Pro model is announced with EMUI, and ToF 3D camera Another difference lies in the software, as the Chinese model comes with Harmony OS, while this model comes with EMUI....

The global OPPO Find N2 Flip is coming soon, as it reaches several checkpoints The Find N2 Flip appeared on the FCC, BIS, Bluetooth SIG, and HTML5 certification websites. Those certification sites revealed some of the phone’s specs, while a live image got shared by the FCC. The phone surfaced with the model number ‘CPH2437”, on the FCC. It is 166.2mm tall, and 75.2mm wide, which is the exact same height and width as the Find N2 Flip announced in China....

According to 9to5Google (via), these changes appear with Gmail version 2021.10.31. The new widget now resembles the Google Keep widget, which was updated not too long ago. Screenshots reveal how individual emails appear as cards, with the time mentioned right next to it. The widget also gets an archive button to help clear up your inbox from your homescreen. The new Gmail widget also includes options for Chat, Spaces, and Meet There’s a square-rounded floating action button (FAB) in the top right corner, while the unread counter will appear next to it....

A Roku spokesperson stated that the two companies have come to terms on a multi-year deal for YouTube and YouTube TV. Stating that this agreement “represents a positive development for our shared customers, making both YouTube and YouTube TV available for all streamers on the Roku platform.” It’s unclear if Roku bent to Google’s supposed demands or not This entire dispute started way back in April, over Google wanting Roku to add a specific row in search for YouTube, among other things....

Previously, starting an audio or video call inside Gmail would generate an invite link for the other person to join. But this behavior changes with the update. Google provided additional details plus screenshots on its blog (via). The company first demonstrated these features in September. This is part of Google’s plans to integrate Hangouts features into Meet and Chat before the app’s inevitable demise. “As some teams begin to return to the office, while others remain distributed, we hope this makes it easier to connect with your colleagues in the hybrid work world....

Adding to the existing plethora of features, Google is spotted testing a new feature for its Chrome browser. This feature will make it easier for you to find pages of the same topics. According to a new report by Engadget, Google Chrome is experimenting with a couple of new features to enhance the usability of the web browser. One such feature is a group page feature called ‘Journey’ that would help you continue your search for a specific topic and compare the information with other search results....

Search Chips in Google Drive will help you quickly find items Your file is in Google Drive are usually arranged in buy when they were last accessed. While that’s great for finding recent files, it’s not so great if you need to find a file that may be buried a bit. This is where Search Chips come in handy. Search Chips are drop-down menus that help you filter through your search to find the specific files you want to find....

It seems like that is going to change soon. Because, in the latest report by XDA Developers (via Android Central), Google Duo may soon get some of the best video chat features of Meet. In an APK teardown report, the latest version of the Google Duo, i.e. version 159.0.425779378, folks at XDA found some new strings of codes related to the Breakout rooms feature. For the unaware, Breakout Rooms let you divide people into smaller rooms....

The new regions getting Call Screen are Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and the UK. The feature began rolling out to customers in the UK earlier this week. 9to5Google claims that the update has also started rolling out in Australia, France, and Germany as of now. Other regions on the list could get it anytime now. While Call Screen is technically available in seven countries, functionality could differ based on the region you’re in....

This will also ensure that you can simply pick up a matter-compliant device from the market and rest assured that it will fit in your existing smart home ecosystem right away. Even if you have Apple’s HomeKit controller, you can get a Google Nest smart display worry-free. Currently, you have to look for specific brands that work with an ecosystem. As far as Google Home users are concerned, Turner suggested they will see changes right from the setup....

“It’s been a while since you’ve been a part of Fi, so we’ve got a special offer just for you: for a limited time, you can join a Fi unlimited plan with up to 6 lines at no cost for the rest of 2022,” the email reads (via 9to5Google). There are, of course, a few terms and conditions you need to be wary of. Firstly, all lines that you are subscribing must be transferred in from other operators....

According to 9To5Google, Google announced that it was pulling the plug on Assistant Snapshot earlier in the year. It posted a message in the app. This is unfortunate because it’s a useful app if you value organization. Google Assistant Snapshot would aggregate all of your tasks, reminders, and other alerts into one organized feed. You had to summon the Assistant and say “Show me my day”. Then, you’d get a feed of your tasks....

Google Home prepares for the arrival of the new Nest Cam line and Doorbell The latest, version 2.42 update for the Google Home app brings a slew of new functionality related to the new products. The blue-colored ‘Cameras’ shortcut at the top of the screen still lets you see video feeds from your cameras. But with the latest update, you can now also “control all device settings from the Home client....