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Google’s Glance to soon brings ads on Samsung lock screen in the US
Backed by Google, Glance gives you important information on your phone even when it is unlocked. The service is reportedly working on bringing ads to Android smartphone lock screens including Samsung Galaxy in the US.
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Glance is a subsidiary of ad tech company InMobi that serves news, media content, as well as games on the Android lock screen. It has partnered with some smartphone vendors, including Samsung, and is currently providing its services to Asian markets.
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According to the information by TechCrunch, Google’s Glance is now planning to launch its lock screen platform on these Android smartphones in the US and it will be released within two months.
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In Asia, Glance partners directly with smartphone manufacturers. However, rather than the phone makers, the technology aims to collaborate with US carriers as these network providers have a much stronger influence over the mobile market than elsewhere.
The information also reveals that the company is in talks with US carriers and has plans to launch several smartphone models as soon as next month. The US version of Glance will be a premium offering where individuals have a higher propensity to pay for digital services.
What is Glance?
Each time, you visit the lock screen, you see a new wallpaper, that’s the Lock Screen Glance. It is an innovative way for smartphone OEMs to push various ads in form of news links, app download links, and more. However, these features are all about the choice of users.
The constant changing of wallpaper is attractive for some users. But those who keep their favorite photo or wallpaper on the lock screen as their memory might find it annoying can also disable it, it’s not necessary to use.
Samsung could unveil the Galaxy A55 5G in March 2024, while its chipset and camera specs are revealed in a new leak. The company is internally testing the device, which is powered by a SoC with model number S5E8845, which is expected to be the Exynos 1480.
According to GalaxyClub, Samsung Galaxy A54 5G’s Exynos 1480 chipset may bring AMD graphics. The Korean tech giant is closely working with AMD to bring its graphics to mid-range Exynos CPUs, which first debuted with Exynos 2200 in 2021.
Last but not least, the report says that the Galaxy A55 5G may feature a 50-megapixel sensor as the primary camera. Specifications of the other two camera and front-facing camera remains a mystery, at the moment. Stay tuned with us, we will keep you updated on the topic.
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Samsung will soon introduce two entry-level smartphones under its Galaxy A portfolio. Ahead of the launch, Google Play Console listed the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A05s, revealing its design (front & back) along with some of its key specs.
According to the info, Samsung Galaxy A05s will sport a screen with 1080×2400 resolution, Android 13 on board, Snapdragon 680 SoC under the hood, and 6GB of RAM. It’s possible that there will be different internal storage variants for consumers.
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Earlier, it was reported that Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A05s comes with a 6.6-inch display, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a 4,000 mAh battery with support for 25W fast wired charging. As it’s an entry-level phone, it has thick bezels and a chin, while keeping the company’s signature design language.
Google Play Console database confirmed that Samsung’s Galaxy S23 FE will be available in two SoC variants. The company is about to introduce a handful of new Fan Edition products including a smartphone, two tablets, and a pair of wireless earbuds.
In a recent development, Samsung’s Galaxy S23 FE surfaced on the Google Play Console database, which not only confirmed that two SoC variants are coming but an image of the phone also got shared. The device will have Exynos 2200 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chips, based on market/region.
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In addition, the S23 Fan Edition will bring 8GB of RAM, well, at least one of its variants will. It’s easily possible this will be the only RAM variant, though. Android 13 is also confirmed, while One UI 5.1 will be included on top of it as well as eligibility of 4 OS plus 5 years of security updates.