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Leak: Samsung Galaxy S22 to debut Live Sharing with Google Duo, Vision Booster features
Samsung is confirmed to launch the Galaxy S22 series on February 9. Before the company reveals anything, several leaks have told us the specifications of the upcoming phones. In the meantime, we get access to another leak that reveals a couple of amazing video viewing features of the devices.
As per the report by Evan Blass‘ Leakmail newsletter, the Samsung Galaxy S22 video viewing could be the best. The phones will come with Live Sharing with Google Duo. It is a build-in watch party mode that will let you check out YouTube videos.
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Well, this is one of the features of Android 12 but as of now, it will only support the Galaxy S22 phones. However, this feature will surely make its way to all users through future Google Duo updates for Android users. For now, if you want to use it, you’ll have to convince the Cat Video fans in your life to upgrade with you.
Moreover, another feature that makes the Samsung Galaxy S22 great for video viewing is the Vision Booster display. This feature is completely fresh for Samsung smartphones. And, at this time, it’s not possible to explain how it works, the given description says, “Smooth. Bright. Epic”.
The poster also mentions “Your favorite content will look even more epic on a bright display with Vision Booster.” Possibly it reflects just how bright the displays will be with the rumored brightest screens ever on the Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra’s panel.
The tipster further reveals some stand-out features, such as Night Mode for low-light photography and of the ability to record 8K video, but nothing about the cameras themselves. Previously, we have been reported that Galaxy S22 series will come with the biggest camera upgrades.
Other than these, this leak doesn’t reveal anything we don’t already know. It shows a speedy 4nm processor – either Exynos 2200 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, depending on which country you purchase it from. There’s a better that keeps your day going, IP68 rating for water/dust resistance, and more.
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Along with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, Samsung has officially ended software update support for two more Galaxy devices – the Galaxy M51 phone and Galaxy Tab A7 tablet. This means that these devices will no longer receive any software updates.
Both the Samsung Galaxy M51 and Galaxy Tab A7 were launched in 2020 and came pre-installed with Android 10. They received updates up to Android 12, and are not eligible for more Android updates. Now, these devices have completed their software update cycle.
Although these devices still work well for everyday tasks, users will not get any new features or security patches. This lack of updates can make the devices outdated, as they will not receive important improvements.
Samsung Galaxy M51 and Galaxy Tab A7 have reached the end of their update cycle, after receiving 4 years of updates. Now, users of these devices can think about upgrading to newer models to enjoy the latest features and better security.
Still, both devices are secure and functional for everyday use. The devices run Android 12 and support all major apps, including those for banking, so users can continue to perform their daily tasks without issues. If you want to enjoy the new and advanced features of One UI, newer Samsung models are required.
Bye-Bye Monthly Updates: Popular Galaxy A series phone shifts to Quarterly plan
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is a well-loved smartphone in the Galaxy A series that has now shifted from a monthly to a quarterly update plan. This means that users of this device will now receive software updates every three months instead of every month.
The Korean tech giant has recently announced its revised update schedule for its Galaxy devices, which places the Galaxy A52s 5G in the Quarterly update category.
Launched in 2021, the Galaxy A52s 5G came with Android 11 pre-installed. Since then, it has received three major Android updates and runs on Android 14 with One UI 6.1. However, the device will no longer be eligible for additional major Android OS updates. Users will still receive security updates, which will now be provided every three months.
While the Galaxy A52s 5G will continue to function properly, the shift to a quarterly update schedule means that users may not have access to the latest features and security enhancements as quickly as before.
If you own a Galaxy A52s and are considering an upgrade, you can look at newer Samsung models like the Galaxy A54 and A55. These devices will provide monthly updates and newer features to ensure you stay updated with the latest technology.
Moreover, Samsung has recently launched the Galaxy A16 5G smartphone. It is the first budget phone to offer six years of Android upgrades, providing software support until 2030. This makes the A16 5G an attractive option for budget-conscious consumers.
Don’t forget, the Galaxy A52s will remain a reliable smartphone even after a new quarterly update plan.
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.