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Galaxy Z Fold 3 rival Pixel Fold emerged with Tensor chip made by Samsung and Google

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Earlier, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 debuted as Samsung’s third-generation foldable screen smartphones. At the same time, other OEMs are also working to enter the foldable phone market and Google is one of them.

A few days ago, the US tech giant announced that its upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices will launch with a custom-developed chip called Tensor. Meanwhile, a recent report revealed that the Android 12 source code revealed that Google’s first foldable – Pixel Fold is coming soon with the same Tensor chip.

According to the info via AndroidCentral, the source code found in the Android 12 beta, a device code-named “Passport” was disclosed. This code name may be the rumored Pixel Fold folding screen phone, and Google may be preparing to unveil it before the end of the year.

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Apart from this, in the cstark27’s tweet, four devices using unannounced Samsung Exynos modems were mentioned. The model of this modem is “g5123b”, which will be consistent with Samsung’s current processor “5123A”.

It is reported that two devices mentioned in the source code of the Android 12 beta are “Oriole” and “Raven”, which represent the code names of Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Meanwhile, “Passport” has appeared in previous leaks, as well as the previous Android 12 beta and developer preview.

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If it’s true, we can easily speculate that Google’s Tensor chip won’t be exclusive for the upcoming Pixel 6 series, but may also be used for Pixel Fold folding screens. It is rumored that Samsung is the manufacturer of the Tensor chip, so it is reasonable to use this modem, so this is mentioned in the source code.

Google claimed that the Tensor chip will put the Pixel 6 into the ranks of the best Android phones and at the same time make it one of the safest smartphones in the world. It gives Google complete control over the way the hardware and software communicate, which may lead to better image processing and so on.

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Google Pixel 9a could launch in March to rival Galaxy S24 FE, 2025 iPhone SE

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Google launched the Pixel 9 series earlier than the usual Pixel flagship launch timeline. The Android 16 is also reportedly coming earlier than we’d expect, and the latest report says Google could launch Pixel 9a in the first quarter of the next year.

According to AndroidHeadlines, Google Pixel 9a could be announced by mid-March 2025. Multiple sources citing the outlet confirmed that the next affordable Pixel will go on sale before the end of March 2025.

It seems Google is preparing to bring its Galaxy S24 FE rival around the 2025 iPhone SE debut. Samsung has recently launched the new FE smartphone, while Apple is said to announce the next-generation iPhone SE early next year.

Recently, the CAD renders of Pixel 9a smartphone have been revealed. The images showcased Google’s design decisions. The next A series Pixel could not get bumped camera bar shown in the Pixel 9 series flagships.

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Pixel 9 Pro XL sparks privacy fears, sends private data to Google every 15 minutes

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Pixel 9 Pro XL reportedly sends private user data to Google servers every 15 minutes. A security researcher at Cybernews discovered that the phone frequently transmits sensitive user data, such as email addresses, phone numbers, and locations.

The discovery sparked a privacy fear as private data is being sent to Google through the Pixel 9 Pro XL. The smartphone sometimes transmits sensitive user data to Google servers even before any apps are installed.

The report also states that the Pixel 9 Pro XL has remote management capabilities, which operate without user consent or awareness. It seems there’s a severe security flaw within the Pixel 9 Pro XL’s operating system.

The phone communicates with services like Google Photos’ Face Grouping without user interaction, raising further privacy concerns. The native Calculator is also suspicious as it could leak calculation history to unauthorized users under certain conditions.

“The amount of data transmitted and the potential for remote management casts doubt on who truly owns the device. Users may have paid for it, but the deep integration of surveillance systems in the ecosystem may leave users vulnerable to privacy violations,” Nazarovas said.

It looks like the AI integration has made some major security flaws across the OS. Google packed the new Pixel phones with advanced security features. The research only discusses potential threats, with data leak isn’t such a general task.

Interestingly, Cybernews researchers employed a “man-in-the-middle” approach to capture and analyze this traffic but noted limitations due to the rooting process. As AI is making our lives easier, it is putting the data at threat at the same time.

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Download Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra Wallpapers Now!

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Samsung has recently launched its new premium Galaxy S series tablets, the Galaxy Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra. These Galaxy Tab S10 tablets come with some stunning wallpapers that are now available for download.

Notably, Samsung has skipped the standard 11-inch Galaxy Tab S10 model this year to focus on Plus and Ultra. Both tablets feature advanced Galaxy AI capabilities and are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset to ensure top-notch performance.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ has a 12.4-inch display, while the Tab S10 Ultra features a big 14.6-inch screen. These large displays are perfect for everything from playing games to working on projects.

For these large displays, Samsung has included four unique and vibrant wallpapers with minimalist design. These Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra Wallpapers wallpapers are available for download in high resolution (2960 x 2235 pixels),  thanks to YTECHB.

  • Click here to download Wallpapers!

To download, simply open the link, select your favorite wallpaper, and save it to your device. Once downloaded, go to your downloads folder, choose the wallpaper you like, open it, and tap the three-dot menu icon. From there, select “Set as wallpaper” to apply it to your home screen or lock screen.

Below you can check the preview of Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra Wallpapers:

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