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Samsung phones to get labeled Call Filter spam protection by Verizon

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Verizon offers a Call Filter that protects you from unwanted calls and lets you choose who can reach you by detecting spam and forwarding it to voicemail to block high-risk spam calls. This feature is available for all smartphones (Verizon) and limited smartwatches.

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Call Filter comes with several features including Spam Detection, Spam Filter, Report Span, Spam lookup, Personal blocklist, and more. When someone calls you, it displays an alert of numbers that may be spam, robocall, or fraud. You can get this feature on Samsung smartphones on the Verizon network in the US.

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As per the Big Red, using the STIR/SHAKEN system along with call filters and other tools, its call filter system was able to identify 2.5 billion rejected calls and block robocalls more than ten times in May-June alone. This filter is labeled on several smartphones to protect them from spam calls.

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Verizon’s Call Filter app comes pre-installed on every Android device and the option will be available with its unlimited 5G plan. If you want to upgrade to the premium Call Filter option, you have to pay $2.99 per month for one line and $7.99 for three or more lines.

How to add Neighborhood Filter?

You can easily add a neighborhood filter on your Galaxy smartphone, just need to follow the steps given below.

  • Open Call Filter app
  • Click on Block
  • Then, tap the Filters option
  • Now, select Neighborhood filter
  • Turn on the Block similar to min switch toggle to block calls from numbers similar to your own.
  • Now, click on the add option and enter the first 6 digits of the desired number to block then tap add. This helps you to block calls from other phone numbers.

You can also report spam texts and robocalls by forwarding them to Verizon right away at S-P-A-M (7226)or report the test to the Federal Trade Commission.

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9 Samsung Galaxy devices will get Circle to Search feature this week

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Samsung‘s Galaxy S24 series introduced the Google-powered Circle to Search feature, which is now set to expand to more Galaxy devices with the One UI 6.1 update. The Circle to Search feature expansion has been officially confirmed for more Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy models.

Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced that Circle to Search will be available on more Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices this week. He also noted that this feature would allow users to translate text on their screen without switching between applications.

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One UI 6.1 update will bring the Circle to Search feature to nine Samsung devices, including the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S23 Plus, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.

Following the Pixel 8 and Pixel 7 series, this feature is also now scheduled to be released for the Pixel 6 series, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet starting this week.

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Samsung’s Bespoke AI Combo shines in outdoor ads at Korea’s major landmarks

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Samsung is enhancing its presence with the ‘Bespoke AI Combo’ through outdoor advertisements at major landmarks across Korea. The advertisement highlights the product’s efficiency, showcasing its ability to wash and dry clothes swiftly using AI technology.

Since the 8th of March, the campaign has reached 20 significant locations, leading to outstanding sales of over 1,000 units in just three days and a total of 3,000 units in 12 days.

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The company has showcased the ‘Bespoke AI Combo’ at prominent locations in Korea including Yeouido The Hyundai Seoul, Seoul COEX, Seoul Famille Station, Gangnam Station, Starfield Suwon, Busan Shinsegae Department Store Centum City Branch, and Shinsegae Department Store Daegu Branch.

Samsung is set to expand its marketing efforts for the ‘Bespoke AI Combo’ with a TV advertisement scheduled for the 23rd, complementing its existing outdoor campaign.

Furthermore, this year, Samsung continues to advance its AI home appliance line, introducing products like the Bespoke Jet AI and Bespoke Grande AI, strengthening its position as a leader in AI-powered home appliances.

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Apple faces US DOJ lawsuit over alleged iPhone monopoly

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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against tech giant Apple, accusing the company of maintaining an illegal monopoly in the smartphone market. The DOJ accuses Apple of violating the Sherman Antitrust Act.

The suit claims Apple has restricted third-party app growth, limited cloud and game-streaming services, forced continued iPhone purchases for messaging, diminished non-Apple smartwatch functionality, and prevented third-party digital wallet use.

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In a press conference, US Attorney General Merrick Garland highlighted issues such as the App Store’s fee system, degraded third-party accessory experiences, and relies heavily on Messages. The case, backed by 16 state Attorneys General, could have significant implications for Apple’s business practices and the broader tech industry.

The US DOJ said in a release about the suit:

Apple exercises its monopoly power to extract more money from consumers, developers, content creators, artists, publishers, small businesses, and merchants, among others.”

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Apple also responded by defending its innovation and user-focused approach, warning that the lawsuit could hinder its ability to deliver the seamless technology integration users expect. Check the entire response of Apple below.

At Apple, we innovate every day to make technology people love — designing products that work seamlessly together, protect people’s privacy and security, and create a magical experience for our users. This lawsuit threatens who we are and the principles that set Apple products apart in fiercely competitive markets.

If successful, it would hinder our ability to create the kind of technology people expect from Apple — where hardware, software, and services intersect. It would also set a dangerous precedent, empowering the government to take a heavy hand in designing people’s technology. We believe this lawsuit is wrong on the facts and the law, and we will vigorously defend against it.”

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