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Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Never before deals on Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus, S21 FE and more
Festive season is going to begin in India and major e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart are unveiling big discounts for Flipkart Big Billion Days and Amazon Great Indian Festival deals. Yesterday, Flipkart unveiled big discounts on Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus, S21 FE, F23, and F13 as part of the Big Billion Days Sale.
- Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale will start on September 23.
Galaxy S22 Plus
The Galaxy S22 Plus is the middle child of the Galaxy S22 series, launched earlier this year. It comes with a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, 50MP triple rear camera system, 6.6-inch Dynamic OLED display, and updates support of 4 major OS plus 5 years of security patches.
- Launch price – INR 84,999
- Flipkart BBD discount – INR 25,000 or 29 percent
- Effective price – INR 59,999
Galaxy S21 FE
Samsung launched the Galaxy S21 FE earlier this year, which is an affordable model of the Galaxy S21 flagship series. It comes with a 6.4-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate, Exynos 2100 chipset, 12MP + 12MP +8MP triple rear cameras, 32MP front camera, 4500mAh battery, Android 12 pre-installed and a lot more.
- Launch price – INR 74,999
- Flipkart BBD discount – INR 43,000 or 57 percent
- Including Prepaid and Credit Card offers
- Effective price – INR 31,999
Galaxy F23 and Galaxy F13
Aside from flagships, Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale also brings never-before discounts on budget smartphones including the Galaxy F23 5G and Galaxy F13. Both of these devices ship with Android 12-based One UI 4.1 out of the box and are eligible for two major OS and four years of security patches.
The Galaxy F23 5G will go for INR 10,999, while the Galaxy F13 for just INR 8,499 during the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale. The offers on Galaxy S22 Plus and Galaxy F23 are live, while the Galaxy S21 FE deal will start on September 19 and F13 on September 22.
Samsung’s One UI 8 must bring Android 16’s Advanced Protection features. Google is reportedly developing new Advanced Protection features that could debut in Android 16, which we want to arrive on Galaxy phones with One UI 8 update.
One UI 7 is based on Android 15, scheduled to enter Beta this year and Public early next year. Galaxy phones will get Android 16 update with One UI 8 update – only if Samsung keeps stuck to its current version strategy.
Google is working to develop Advanced Protection integration for Android 16. The program includes new settings and a new API that’ll allow apps to change their behavior depending on whether users have Advanced Protection enabled.
Android could add Samsung’s Auto Blocker-like features. The feature restricts apps to be installed on Galaxy phones from unauthorized sources. However, you can still sideload APKs by disabling the Auto Blocker from Privacy settings.
Android 16 could allow you to enroll in Advanced Protection through Settings. Once enrolled, you will have to keep your Google Account signed in, and the OS will not allow you to install apps from sources other than Play Store and Galaxy Store.
Mishaal discovered a new patch in the AOSP Gerrit, which refers to a “new Service for Android Advanced Protection Mode.” It will allow apps to see whether Advanced Protection is enabled on-device, and to adjust their behavior accordingly.
A comment on the patch from a Google engineer clarified that the service in question “allows users to enroll into ‘advanced protection’ via Settings, and for apps to check if the user is enrolled” using a new API.
When enabled, Android 16 could require additional authentication if you try to access certain content, like protected files or banking details. Details are unknown, but we expect to see the Advanced Protection added in the Android 16 version.
Samsung US partnered with Technogym to bring a fitness app to Daily+. The Technogym introduces personalized fitness routines with equipment-based and bodyweight exercises for a comprehensive home workout experience.
A study* says more than half of Americans say their favorite place to exercise is at home. Grabbing this opportunity, Samsung joined forces to launch a new Technogym app on the Daily+ platform for 2024 Smart TVs in the US.
Samsung says Technogym will offer more than 130 sessions to help you reach your goals. The fitness application on Samsung Daily+ is set to elevate your at-home workouts and makes it easy to keep wellness at the center of your routine.
Additionally, the app provides a broad and diverse library of video training sessions, including strength, yoga, cardio, Pilates, meditation and body weight-based exercises. It offers workouts for different skill levels, from beginner to advanced.
The platform will also refresh the workouts feed by regularly publishing new workouts. Users can also download the Technogym mobile app to access personalized profile and effortlessly track workout history across devices.
The newly released Technogym app on Samsung Daily+ is available in a basic version that’s free for all users, with the option for a premium subscription that provides access to exclusive, more in-depth workout content.
* Source: Statista: Home fitness in the United States – statistics & facts
Samsung has unveiled a new feature for its SmartThings platform called Home Insight at SDC24. This feature makes smart home management easier and more efficient by using artificial intelligence (AI).
Jaeyeon Jung, the Executive Vice President of SmartThings, explained that Home Insight is designed to understand how people live in their homes. It provides helpful home reports and personalized recommendations based on how you use your devices, your preferences, and even the time of year.
Samsung Home Insight makes it easier for people to manage their smart homes. For example, if you often forget to turn off the lights during the day, Home Insight can remind you to do so.
To make these features easy to access, Samsung introduced the Home Insight Widget, which will be available on the new Galaxy Tab S10. This means users can turn their tablets into a controller for managing various smart devices, all from one app.
It is expected that Samsung will soon expand the SmartThings Home Insight feature through a new update. Currently, you can access this feature in the Galaxy Tab S10 series.
Last month, Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab S10 series. The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra features a massive 14.6-inch panel, while the Tab S10 Plus sports a 12.4-inch screen. Both models have premium Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays and offer a vibrant yet natural viewing experience.
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