Query parameters are a piece of code that allow websites to track people across the web. Every time you click on a link, they tell the original site about it. As such, websites will have a bevy of data about you that they can use to serve targeted ads or any other purpose. These parameters appear as a string of characters at the end of a URL, after a question mark....
The Pixel 7a has already appeared in a hands-on video Usually, leaks start off slow, but this one is anything but subtle. If you take a look at the video/tweet embedded below the article, you’ll be able to see a full hands-on video with the Pixel 7a. It has been posted on Facebook. The video got shared by someone from Vietnam, and shared in this Facebook group. That is not as surprising as Pixel phones get assembled in Vietnam....
The very first smartphone from the company has been leaking for quite some time now. We’ve been getting bits and pieces up until now. Its sketch actually appeared yesterday, along with some additional information. The very first foldable smartphone from Vivo is allegedly coming next month You can see the device’s sketch below. It will allegedly be similar in size to the OPPO Find N. In other words, its main display will be 7 inches in diagonal....
The Fossil 6 series smartwatches bring a new processor The upgrade over the Fossil series 5 watches is less about aesthetics and more about the internals. The Fossil 6 series smartwatches will be running the Snapdragon 4100+ SoC, and they will be the first Fossil watches to do so. According to Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 4100+ offers about an 85% performance boost over the Snapdragon 3100. It also has a co-processor which will help with always-on capabilities and improves tilt-to-wake functionality....
While Samsung fans have their eyes set on the event, some fresh leaks have surfaced on the internet regarding the Galaxy A53 smartphone. According to a report by WinFuture, official renders and complete specifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A53 have popped up online. This mid-range A-series phone will come in and possibly replace the Galaxy A52 lineup. Notably, the Galaxy A53 looks similar to the Galaxy A52, for the most part....
The latest update for the Galaxy A70 is currently rolling out to the carrier-locked variants (model number (SM-A705U) in the US. According to SamMobile, who first reported this rollout, the update comes with the firmware version A705USQS2DVC1. Unlocked variants of the phone should also soon join the March SMR (security maintenance release) party. The March security update for the Galaxy A72, meanwhile, is rolling out with the firmware version A725FXXU4BVC1 in Russia....
The latest security patch for the Galaxy Note 20 duo is currently available for users with a carrier-locked unit. The updated firmware version for phones is N98USQS3GVKA. Having recently picked up the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update, the phones aren’t getting any new features or improvements with this release. Samsung has already seeded the new security patch to the Galaxy Note 20 phones in most international markets. Samsung has also released the December SMR for the 4G-only models of the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra....
As of this writing, the July SMR (Security Maintenance Release) for the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra is rolling out in a couple of European countries — Germany and Switzerland. But it shouldn’t be long before the rollout crosses borders to other markets in the regions before going global. The update is available to both LTE and 5G cellular variants of the phones, though availability may vary....
What is the Pwn2Own event? Pwn2Own is a computer-hacking event organised twice a year by Trend Micro’s Zero-Day Initiative (ZDI). First held in April 2007 in Vancouver, the event sees some of the best hacking teams come together to exploit various devices using previously unknown ‘zero-day’ vulnerabilities. These devices include mobile phones, home automation hubs, printers, wireless routers, network-attached storage and smart speakers. After successfully exploiting a device, the teams give all the details to the vendors for them to release a patch to fix the issue and get financial rewards in return....
The Galaxy S22 series display, camera & battery info appears Ice Universe, a well-known tipster, shared this information via Weibo, and says that it comes from “various channels”. Based on this information, we can once again expect three devices to arrive, the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra. The Galaxy S22 will feature a 6.06-inch fullHD+ LTPS display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Galaxy S22+ is said to include a 6....
These seem to be tempered glass screen protectors, by the way. One thing you’ll immediately notice is the size difference between them, and also the sharper corners on the Galaxy S22 Ultra. These screen protectors allow us to see the size difference between Galaxy S22 models As we’ve been able to find out, through leaks, the Galaxy S22 Ultra will offer a somewhat different design compared to the S22 and S22+....
Starting with the Geekbench entry, the global version of the Galaxy S23 Ultra (model number SM-S918B) recently popped up on the benchmarking platform with a multi-core score of 5179. It’s the highest score yet for any Galaxy S23 model. This result addresses the concerns that Samsung may be throttling the performance of the new flagships due to heating issues. The concerns stemmed from the fact that the phones scored lesser than rivals despite getting an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor....
Starting with the Galaxy Tab Active 3, the rugged Android tablet from 2020 is currently receiving the February SMR in several European countries. The new firmware version for this device is T575XXU3BVB1. This update should reach other territories in the coming days. The Galaxy A71 is also receiving the new update in Europe as well as Asia. The premium mid-range smartphone from 2020 is picking up the new SMR with firmware version A715FXXU8BVA2 for the LTE variant....
As of this writing, the original clamshell foldable and its slightly younger 5G sibling are eligible for the beta program in South Korea (via). But, Samsung may soon expand the availability to other regions too. The company has also launched Android 13 betas in the US, the UK, Germany, Poland, China, and India, though availability varies by device. If not all seven markets, the Galaxy Z Flip duo should get beta programs in a few of them....
As of this writing, the Galaxy Z Flip is receiving the March SMR (security maintenance release) in a handful of South American countries. It should also be available to users in other regions over the next few days or weeks. The new firmware version for the phone is F700FXXS8FCV1. Since One UI 4.1 is not part of this update, there’s not much to look forward to here in terms of new features or user-facing changes....
Currently available to users in South Korea, the new update for the foldable duo adds a “Disallow All” option to the settings page from where you can control the installation of apps from unknown sources, i.e. sideloading of APKs. If you turn on this toggle, your phone will not allow you to sideload apps. Additionally, it will check for any malicious apps already installed on the device and accordingly alert you....
These drop tests have been conducted by PhoneBuff, and uploaded to YouTube. The video itself has a duration of around 8 minutes, and it does show quite a few drop tests. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 did really well. There are quite a few Galaxy Z Fold 3 drop tests included in this video The video is embedded below the article, but we’ll talk about most of these tests separately....
Gaming accounts for vast majority of consumer spend on Android AppFollow, for those of you who don’t know, is a review insights and management platform. Based on the company’s new report, gaming accounted for a vast majority of consumer spend on both Google Play and AppStore. When Google Play is concerned, that percentage is at 80-percent, while we’re looking at 65-percent on iOS. So, as you can see, while users are spending cash on apps, games are in the lead....
What makes this Neato Cyber Monday deal the one to go for? Now, the Neato D8 was released back in 2020 but comes with all of the modern features you might expect. It has a 100-minute claimed runtime as well as auto-recharge and auto-resume. So it can stop and pick up where it left off for those who have a space larger than 750 square feet to clean. App controls, conversely, mean that not only can the process of vacuuming be automated....
HyperX makes more accessories than this of course. But these are the categories that are currently on sale as part of this deal. Audio by far takes the cake in terms of deals. Because there’s 5 different headsets that are currently on sale for a nice discount. If you want to for the most premium option, then look no further than the HyperX Cloud II. This is a wireless headset so you won’t be tethered by cables and can freely move about while you wear the headset....
