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Official: Why Samsung Galaxy S10, Note 10 One UI 4.0 update misses Android 12’s Extra Dim feature?
In addition to the newer flagships, Samsung also upgraded the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S10 series devices with the Android 12. The One UI 4.0 update brings several new features to the Samsung devices, however, consumers of Galaxy S10 and Note 10 reported unavailability of Android 12’s Extra Dim feature.
On the official community forum, several Galaxy S10 and Note 10 series smartphone owners raised their concern regarding the unavailability of the Extra Dim tool that is an Android 12’s Accessibility feature. Following the widespread blow, Samsung officially revealed the reason behind the lack of the Extra Dim feature.
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Galaxy S10, Note 10 doesn’t support Extra Dim!
While the Extra Dim is an Android 12 Accessibility feature, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 lineup devices don’t support it due to hardware restrictions. However, the Extra Dim lets users additionally reduce the brightness of the screen allowed by the phone’s hardware.
In addition, the company pointed out that the engineers are trying to deliver all the Android 12’s Accessibility features to the Galaxy devices as much as possible. Though the company brings a matching feature instead if there’s any hardware restriction, or if even that is impossible, they don’t provide it.
The company official said that the “Extra Dim” function was not provided in some Galaxy devices such as the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 as there were various problems that occurred such as the video being played in certain situations not being seen while using the Extra Dim feature.
What is Extra dim?
Google’s Android 12 introduces a new accessibility option called Extra Dim, which additionally decreases the screen’s brightness in addition to the level allowed by the hardware. As result, you can enable the Extra dim option when the lowest brightness of your phone isn’t low adequately.
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To be noted, Extra dim is an accessibility tool that comes to all the smartphones with Android 12 update (except for h/w restricted models). When it comes to Samsung, the Galaxy devices add an Extra dim toggle in the notification center so you can access the feature easily.
How to find Extra Dim, if there’s?
You can find the screen Extra dim option directly from your Samsung phone’s notification panel after the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 upgrade. Besides, you can also reach the feature by navigating to your phone’s Settings >> Accessibility >> Visibility enhancements >> Extra dim.
At It’s Glowtime event, Apple launched new colors of old AirPods Max product. The gadget now comes in Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, and Orange, and offers USB-C charging for more convenience.
AirPods Max is an over-the-ear headphones offered by Apple. The company debuted five new colors of the product at the It’s Glowtime event yesterday. It isn’t the only old item, which refreshed, as the Watch Ultra 2 also got a new color hue.
Apple announced the new colors of AirPods Max cost $549 and went on pre-order yesterday. Shoppers will start receiving their orders starting September 20 as announced by the iPhone maker at yesterday’s It’s Glowtime event.
AirPods Max features a breathable knit mesh canopy, distributing weight to reduce on-head pressure. The noise control button easily switches between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode.
Pushing its own ecosystem, Apple says AirPods Max users will support all features if connected with an iPhone. Similar to Wear OS exclusivity to Android, Apple is continuing its approach of accentuating feature limitations.
Apple’s decision to unveil new colors of AirPods Max is a strategic move. The company doesn’t require a dedicated launch event to announce the color refresh of products. However, it’s great to utilize a stage to introduce multiple products.
There’s no heavy outrage over the lack of innovation of lazy design movements. Other vendors like Samsung and Google face immense criticism across the internet. Anyways, consumers should be aware and get the best service for the money they are spending.
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Samsung didn’t miss the opportunity to troll Apple during the iPhone 16 launch. While the company was introducing its new iPhone models, Samsung repeated a question it asked two years back.
The hype created for iPhone 16 and Apple Intelligence backfired as it can’t crush the Samsung Galaxy AI lead. The Korean tech giant trolled Apple over remaining foldable free. Limited features and availability of Apple Intelligence also came on Samsung’s radar.
Samsung Mobile US used its X handle to poke fun at Apple’s iPhone 16 and Intelligence suite. The mindful attacks show the self-confidence the company has to reiterate its edge over the Cupertino-based company.
In a pair of strategic tweets, Samsung managed to capture attention and spark conversation. The first tweet quotes a two-year-old tweet asking “Let us know when it folds 💁♀️” with a refreshed caption “Still waiting……”
Still waiting…… https://t.co/s6SFaLTk3b
— Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) September 9, 2024
The second tweet followed with:
“You know… we may have set your AI expectations too high. 🤔”
Here, Samsung subtly suggested that Galaxy AI might have set a standard that Apple’s latest device struggled to meet. Galaxy AI is far ahead of Apple Intelligence in many aspects. It not only contains a suite of useful features but also covers a wider audience.
You know… we may have set your AI expectations too high. 🤔
— Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) September 9, 2024
Apple is Samsung’s biggest enemy in the smartphone market. Both companies fight to lead the global smartphone market. Apple dominates the US market, while Samsung gives pretty fierce competition with its flagship offerings.
Next year, Samsung is bringing the Galaxy S25 series phones. The lineup will pack pro-grade hardware and significant functional refinements. Some incremental attacks like Galaxy Z Fold SE and Galaxy S24 FE are also coming this October.
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16, which is powered by the new A18 chip. This chip is a big upgrade from the previous A16 Bionic. It is designed to deliver a powerful performance and enhanced efficiency
The A18 chip features a six-core CPU, five-core GPU, and a sixteen-core Neural Engine. These components work together to make the iPhone 16 up to 30% faster in single-core tasks compared to the iPhone 15. Users can expect smoother performance and quicker response time with the new iPhone.
Moreover, the Apple A18 chip arrives with an advanced memory system, which helps the chip manage traffic data more effectively. It uses a second-generation 3-nanometer fabrication process for less power usage to deliver high performance.
The new iPhone 16 is launched to fully take advantage of the new A18 chip, a rival for Samsung Galaxy 2025 smartphones. Apple says the phone is built to support the chip’s advancements in artificial intelligence and data processing capabilities.
Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus launched with a new Camera Control button for easy photo-taking and zoom adjustments. The iPhone 16 features a 6.1-inch screen, while the Plus model offers a 6.7-inch display. Powered by the A18 chip, both phones offer improved performance with its advanced 3nm chipset.