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[Leak] Samsung testing 50MP mode on Galaxy S23 Ultra 200MP sensor
It’s almost confirmed that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will be featuring the biggest camera upgrades in the history of Samsung. Earlier, it was rumored that the 200MP camera on Galaxy S23 Ultra might miss a feature seen on Chinese phones, but, the source now revealed that 50MP mode is now under development.
Update Nov. 7: Testing begun
There’s a big development in the Galaxy S23 Ultra camera department, as revealed by tipster UniverceIce. The tipster shared an interface screenshot, which shows two camera modes: 200MP in 3:4 and 50MP in 3:4. It suggests, the company has started testing 50MP camera mode on the S23 Ultra.
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Initial story Oct. 28: Development begun
As per IceUniverse sources, the Galaxy S23 Ultra will introduce 50MP camera mode using the 200MP image sensor in addition to 12.5MP and the full 200MP resolution. The tipster revealed that the hardware is capable of enabling 50MP shooting mode, while the software part needs to be optimized.
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To make 50MP shooting mode possible with the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 200MP image sensor, Samsung has reportedly started working on an exclusive variant of camera app. The company may bring a new Samsung Camera app version with Galaxy S23 Ultra to offer the best photography features on the flagship.
A few days back, it was noted that the Galaxy S23 Ultra misses 50MP shooting mode and brings just two options including the 12.5MP and 200MP. Less resolution reduces the size of image therefore, the 50MP mode will produce better images by occupying less storage compared to the full 200MP resolution.
Apart from this information, the same source recently revealed that the 200MP camera sensor specially made for Galaxy S23 Ultra is quite advanced compared to the other three 200MP sensors Samsung launched so far including the ISOCELL HP1, HP3 and HPX.
It’s expected that the Galaxy S23 Ultra may be equipped with ISOCELL HP2 sensor and Samsung could make it further advanced by optimizing the software with hardware. As Samsung is already a master of smartphone camera tech, the Galaxy S23 Ultra will surely be the beast!
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.
Pixel 9 Pro XL reportedly sends private user data to Google servers every 15 minutes. A security researcher at Cybernews discovered that the phone frequently transmits sensitive user data, such as email addresses, phone numbers, and locations.
The discovery sparked a privacy fear as private data is being sent to Google through the Pixel 9 Pro XL. The smartphone sometimes transmits sensitive user data to Google servers even before any apps are installed.
The report also states that the Pixel 9 Pro XL has remote management capabilities, which operate without user consent or awareness. It seems there’s a severe security flaw within the Pixel 9 Pro XL’s operating system.
The phone communicates with services like Google Photos’ Face Grouping without user interaction, raising further privacy concerns. The native Calculator is also suspicious as it could leak calculation history to unauthorized users under certain conditions.
“The amount of data transmitted and the potential for remote management casts doubt on who truly owns the device. Users may have paid for it, but the deep integration of surveillance systems in the ecosystem may leave users vulnerable to privacy violations,” Nazarovas said.
It looks like the AI integration has made some major security flaws across the OS. Google packed the new Pixel phones with advanced security features. The research only discusses potential threats, with data leak isn’t such a general task.
Interestingly, Cybernews researchers employed a “man-in-the-middle” approach to capture and analyze this traffic but noted limitations due to the rooting process. As AI is making our lives easier, it is putting the data at threat at the same time.