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Samsung Galaxy S23 misses the world’s largest ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
Qualcomm 3D Sonic Max fingerprint sensor is not used in the upcoming Samsung flagship smartphones. It appears that Samsung is skipping the world’s largest ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor and continuing to use the 3D Sonic Sensor Gen 2 in the Galaxy S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra.
A recent core specs leak revealed the camera sensors, processor and fingerprint sensor details of the Galaxy S23. The data indicates that the Galaxy S23 smartphone still uses Qualcomm’s 3D Sonic Sensor Gen 2. Notably, this sensor is used by Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S21 series as well.
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Several vendors already debuted the 3D Sonic Max fingerprint sensor with their smartphones such as iQOO and Vivo in early 2022 itself. However, there’s no information why Samsung is still not opting for the largest sensor in its topmost flagship line.
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Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor Gen 2
Back in January 2021, Qualcomm introduced the 3D Sonic Sensor Gen 2, which is 50% faster and 77% larger than Gen 1 [Gen 1 was 4x9mm (surface area 36mm2), whereas Gen 2 expands 8×8 (64mm2)]. Qualcomm 3D Sonic Sensor is also ultra-thin, measuring a scant .2mm.
The first-gen 3D Sonic Sensor was featured in several Samsung flagships including the Galaxy S10, Note 10, S20, and Note 20 series. And the 3D Sonic Sensor Gen 2 debuted with Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S22 series, with the next addition being the Galaxy S23 series.
Qualcomm 3D Sonic Max
Qualcomm’s latest 3D Sonic Max fingerprint sensor transmits an ultrasonic pulse against the fingers by using sound waves to read two fingers simultaneously for more reliability. Besides, it delivers high performance across a wide range of operating conditions—dry, wet, and even contaminant exposure. Read more
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.
Samsung has recently launched its new premium Galaxy S series tablets, the Galaxy Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra. These Galaxy Tab S10 tablets come with some stunning wallpapers that are now available for download.
Notably, Samsung has skipped the standard 11-inch Galaxy Tab S10 model this year to focus on Plus and Ultra. Both tablets feature advanced Galaxy AI capabilities and are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset to ensure top-notch performance.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ has a 12.4-inch display, while the Tab S10 Ultra features a big 14.6-inch screen. These large displays are perfect for everything from playing games to working on projects.
For these large displays, Samsung has included four unique and vibrant wallpapers with minimalist design. These Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra Wallpapers wallpapers are available for download in high resolution (2960 x 2235 pixels), thanks to YTECHB.
- Click here to download Wallpapers!
To download, simply open the link, select your favorite wallpaper, and save it to your device. Once downloaded, go to your downloads folder, choose the wallpaper you like, open it, and tap the three-dot menu icon. From there, select “Set as wallpaper” to apply it to your home screen or lock screen.
Below you can check the preview of Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra Wallpapers:
