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Samsung to finally drop Galaxy Note line by end of 2021!
Samsung is expected to discontinue production of the ‘Galaxy Note‘ series later this year. It has been confirmed that the Galaxy Note series will be dropped from the 2022 annual smartphone production plan.
After launching an unannounced new product, the company decided to completely withdraw its current models that continued sales. By applying the S Pen to the Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 3, the Note experience is consolidated, but it is still in demand to receive demand from Galaxy Note series enthusiasts who have a built-in pen.
According to Korean media ETNews, Samsung decided to discontinue the Galaxy Note lineup by the end of this year. And the company will present the Ultra model of the Galaxy S series as a Note phone as the Galaxy S22 Ultra is rumored to come with a Galaxy Note-like S Pen chamber.
Samsung’s decision to discontinue the Galaxy Note series
Earlier this year Samsung S confirmed the possibility of integrating the Galaxy S21 Ultra lineup by supporting handwriting input. The Galaxy S22 Ultra model, which will be unveiled early next year, is expected to include not only the overall product design but also key features such as the Galaxy Note’s pen storage.
The main reason for Samsung’s decision to discontinue production of the Galaxy Note series is the growing production of foldable smartphones. It can be seen that the decision was made to reduce costs by stabilizing the yield of the foldable product and improving the efficiency of the process so as to replace the major sales in the second half of the year.
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The next flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S22 series, is expected to go on sale after being unveiled by Global Unpacked in February next year. The successor to the Galaxy Z series is expected to go into massive production from the third quarter.
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Google Pixel 9a could launch in March to rival Galaxy S24 FE, 2025 iPhone SE
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
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!
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: