Apple launched its first tablets with OLED displays, and it certainly brings a huge upgrade in terms of display quality. However, some early adopters are reporting issues with the panel. Multiple posts on Reddit reveal a strange grainy issue. The opinions come mostly from user forums, and neither Apple nor Samsung Display have addressed it officially yet. The reports say that the grainy effect is visible from up close, and it is really bothersome for artists. Speculations are this might be an issue with a misalignment of the two parts of what Apple calls "tandem OLED display"....
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Instead of sticking with the yearly release cadence for its foldable phone, the OnePlus Open 2 might not come until 2025. There are plenty of reasons why that's a good thing, even with a supposedly redesigned Galaxy Z Fold 6 around the corner. View the full article

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip6 is coming this July alongside the Galaxy Z Fold6, and it's apparently going to feature a small but important upgrade. According to a new report from Samsung's home of Korea, the Flip6 will use thicker ultra-thin glass (UTG) than its predecessor. This will result in a less pronounced crease running through the middle of the folding screen, which is obviously good news considering how a lot of Samsung's competitors now boast minimal, if not downright indiscernible creases. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Interestingly, this won't be achieved by changing the design of...
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We recently saw some comparison images between the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the upcoming 16 Pro Max showcasing their size differences. Now, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is reporting on the battery of the next-generation Pro Max iPhone, claiming it will feature a higher energy density. iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. 15 Pro Max According to Kuo, the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s higher-density battery will offer longer battery endurance in the same form factor as the current battery cell used in the 15 Pro Max. The higher-density battery will emit more heat which is why Apple is rumored to use a stainless...
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Google debuted a new Chromebook accessibility feature at Google I/O 2024, letting users control the entire OS hands-free. View the full article

Back in July of last year, Elon Musk unveiled his plan to rebrand Twitter to X. This has been going on ever since, and today the final step is complete - the Twitter.com domain now redirects to X.com. Previously, X.com links would redirect to Twitter.com, even though the UI of the service has featured the new name for months. Today, Elon Musk himself triumphantly announced on X (where else?) that all core systems are now using the X.com domain. All core systems are now on https://t.co/bOUOek5Cvy pic.twitter.com/cwWu3h2vzr— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 17, 2024 It's the last nail in the...
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 are getting their official debut on July 10 and despite all the rumors, there are still some missing pieces of the puzzle. Today's Geekbench 6 listing, however, finally confirms what we suspected from the start. Galaxy Z Fold6 Geekbench 6 listing A Geekbench 6 scoresheet shows a carrier-locked Galaxy Z Fold6 running on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The device scored a bit lower than your average SD8 Gen 3-powered handset, but that could be due it being a pre-production sample. Some additional tuning is always required before being...
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Xiaomi is a company that is not ashamed to relaunch the same phone over and over again, every time with a new name. Say hello to the Redmi Note 13R, an affordable midranger that is practically indistinguishable from the Redmi Note 12R. Only hardcore smartphone fans with eye for detail will notice the camera lenses and LED flash have an altered design. The phone has a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset and a 6.79” LCD. The screen supports a 120 Hz refresh rate, and comes with Full HD+ resolution. The back has 50 MP main and 2 MP macro cameras, while the selfie shooter has an 8 MP sensor....
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Rockstar released the first GTA VI trailer last December, confirming the long-awaited game will arrive in 2025. Now we have a narrower time window for the game launch – it will arrive in fall 2025, according to the fiscal report of Take-Two Interactive, the owner of Rockstar. The game publisher's fiscal year ends in March, and the company expects net income to increase by 10% in the next 12 months. Here's what Strauss Zelnick, Chairman and CEO of Take-Two Interactive, said regarding GTA VI: Our outlook reflects a narrowing of Rockstar Games' previously established window of Calendar...
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Samsung Electronics’ newest AI TVs merge entertainment with convenience and security to upscale everyday life and elevate the viewing experience.
 
The 2024 Neo QLED 8K QN900D TV is fitted with the 8K NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor. With its 512 neural networks the chip helps upscale low-resolution content to 8K-like qualities in real-time.1 Users can experience new channels through a Samsung TV Plus2 update and experience strengthened SmartThings connectivity.3 Since security is at the core of the smart home ecosystem, the new AI TV is equipped with Samsung Knox4 to strengthen protection measures.
 
Take a look at how the Samsung AI TV is ushering in a new era of viewing through the infographic56 below:
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
1 8K AI upscaling may not be available when connected to a PC or in AI Auto Game Mode.
2 Samsung account required for Samsung TV Plus. Supported Samsung devices and channels may vary by region and are subject to change without prior notice. Additional settings may be required to use these functions.
3 Samsung account and additional settings required for SmartThings functions such as AI Energy Mode.
4 Samsung Knox is applied to Samsung TVs through Tizen OS for models after 2015. To maintain security, the TV requires the latest security software updates. Protection is guaranteed for three years after the product’s release date.
5 Image is designed for reference only. Results may vary with real use.
6 Relumino Mode may not be available for sources not input by DTV or HDMI.
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