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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra fingerprint sensor is better, but it’s not the 3D Sonic Max: Report
In January 2024, Samsung released the Galaxy S24 series with several upgraded features and capabilities, but the device still uses the old fingerprint sensor. It means the fingerprint recognition sensor used in Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is Qualcomm’s 2nd generation 3D Sonic sensor and not the 3D Sonic Max.
As per the report, Samsung has been using Qualcomm’s ultrasonic fingerprint recognition sensor since the launch of the Galaxy S10 series, and it has been significantly upgraded in the newly released Galaxy S24 series. The Galaxy S24 is equipped with Qualcomm’s second-generation 3D Sonic sensor.
Hence, the Ultra model of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series uses the ultimate fingerprint recognition sensor but it’s not the upgraded 3D Sonic Max which was further tipped to be equipped in Galaxy S23 Ultra. Suprema applied an AI-based fingerprint analysis algorithm that efficiently recognizes the abundant fingerprint information.
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The report further states that BioSign 6.0 installed in the Galaxy S24 series has significantly improved user convenience with improved fingerprint recognition speed and security compared to the previous version, 5.0.
Qualcomm 3D Sonic Max
Qualcomm’s 3D Sonic Max is the world’s biggest and most advanced fingerprint scanner that has a surface area of 20mm x 30mm – a scanning area of two fingers. This is around 10x the size of the 3D Sonic Gen 2 scanner used in the Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S22 Ultra, and Galaxy S23 Ultra.
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:
