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New leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra give away all its secrets. As expected, the phone could essentially be a Galaxy Note 22 Ultra with an S Pen and a similar design. This leak also comes with some new spec information. The leaks relate solely to the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, the largest (and likely most expensive) phone in the Galaxy S22 lineup. As expected, the renders included with the leak reaffirm speculation that the Galaxy S22 Ultra could be more like a Galaxy Note 22 Ultra, since it appears to look and function just like a Note.
The OnePlus 3T might no longer bethe latest from OnePlus, but it’s still a solid phone. The 3T is essentially a souped up, or “T”urbo-charged version of its namesake, and makes key improvements in all the right areas to better compete with other flagships that are released at this time of the year. A faster processor, improved front-facing camera, and larger battery does result in a slight bump in the price point, but with the OnePlus 3T still undercutting almost all of its competition, OnePlus’ latest offering remains one of the most affordable flagships out there.
Samsung made this a challenging question to answer. The phone may have a large 5,000mAh power cell tucked inside, but the screen is equally large and, more importantly, operates in three different modes: Full HD+ at 60Hz, Full HD+ at 120Hz, and Quad HD+ at 60Hz. We tested all three to deliver the final word on which mode delivers the best battery life.
MethodologyAndroid Authority has several different objective tests to determine battery life.
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Every now and then, we look for a challenge. Something that tests our brains and reflexes. Challenges can come from anywhere and there are some very difficult games on Android. In some cases, mobile games can be even tougher. After all, developers try all kinds of stuff to break into an already crowded mobile game market. Anyone looking for something hard should have their plates full with the most challenging games for Android!
Gmail is better than ever thanks to the update it received in April, which brought a more modern design and a ton of new features to the email client. How does it compare to Inbox, Google’s experimental email that made its debut in 2014? Here’s a breakdown of all the major differences when it comes to Gmail vs Inbox, so you can figure which one better fits for your needs.
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Davide graciously explained for Android Authority readers how an image can cause such problems, cautioning it’s his “personal take.” Below is a lightly edited explanation from him:
The main issue right here is that SystemUI only handles sRGB images for the wallpaper and doesn’t have any check against non-sRGB wallpapers. This can lead to a particular crash in the ImageProcessHelper class, as a variable used to access an array goes over the array bounds.
“Google Ears” or Google Sound Search is one of the new features of Android Jelly Bean. Google Sound Search isn’t a launchable application, but a home screen widget that helps you identify songs. Identifying songs you aren’t familiar with isn’t anything new to Android. If you’re familiar with Shazam or SoundHound, you know exactly what these types of applications do. However, Shazam and SoundHound don’t allow you to purchase music directly from the Google Play Store after it’s been identified, Google Sound Search does.
Update: January 20, 2020 (05:15 PM ET): LG promised faster updates for its devices and it looks like it’s actually following through on that promise. Last month, the Android 10 update began rolling out to LG G8 ThinQ South Korean handsets, and now it looks like the update is landing in the US too.
The update began rolling out to Verizon and Sprint devices a few days ago, but we expect other carrier devices should get the update soon too.
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Today, Apple held its first launch event of 2022. Teased as a ‘Peek Performance’ event, the company launched several new hardware products, including the next iteration of its budget-minded iPhone SE.
Below, we’ve rounded up all the major announcements from the event. If you want to watch the whole thing again, you can do so on YouTube.
See also: Apple iPhone buying guide
iPhone SE (2022)Also referred to as the iPhone SE 3, the company’s third-generation affordable iPhone is the biggest release of the day.
Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier 3
The Mi Air Purifier 3 is one of the most affordable and accessible ways to improve ambient air quality if you live in an area subject to high air pollution levels. Now equipped with a HEPA filter, the Mi Air Purifier 3 does a reasonably good job at ensuring that your room is as pollutant-free as possible. Air pollution is a legitimate health hazard. In major cities across Asia, smog generated by rapid industrial growth, crop burning, and pollution has reached a point where aids such as face-masks and air purifiers have become necessary additions to the home.