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Galaxy S26 gains USB webcam mode for PC calls, catching up to Pixel-era features
phones19 days ago

Galaxy S26 gains USB webcam mode for PC calls, catching up to Pixel-era features

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 now can act as a USB-C webcam for PCs and laptops, letting you use its rear (primary or ultrawide) or front cameras for video calls with a High Quality Mode that offers higher bitrate but can heat the phone. The feature follows Google's native Android webcam support introduced with Android 14 QPR1 and improvements in Android 15, but Samsung has only just brought it to the S26 lineup (likely via One UI 8.5) and it’s not yet on older Galaxy devices. You can even charge the phone while plugged in during use.

via Android Central|
#android-14#galaxy-s26#phones
Privacy Display Causes Tiny Brightness Shifts on Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung Says Negligible
phones25 days ago

Privacy Display Causes Tiny Brightness Shifts on Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung Says Negligible

Samsung confirms the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Privacy Display can cause a small brightness variation when viewed from certain angles or at maximum brightness. It says the impact on everyday use is negligible, and tests including angle comparisons show the difference is minor and largely unnoticeable, especially at lower brightness levels.

via TechRadar|
#brightness-variation#galaxy-s26-ultra#phones
Pixel 10a: budget Pixel with satellite SOS and subtle upgrades
phones1 month ago

Pixel 10a: budget Pixel with satellite SOS and subtle upgrades

Android Central’s Pixel 10a review argues it’s largely a Pixel 9a recycled but still a strong value: it sticks with the Tensor G4, 8GB RAM, and the same camera system, adds a flush, redesigned camera bump and Satellite SOS thanks to a new modem, and offers faster charging and a brighter 6.3-inch display with Android 16 and seven years of updates; at $499–$599 it remains the best $500 Android option, though it lacks Qi2, Pixelsnap, and on‑device AI improvements due to RAM constraints.

via Android Central|
#android-16#budget-phone#google-pixel
Five solid rivals that outshine the Pixel 10a
phones1 month ago

Five solid rivals that outshine the Pixel 10a

Android Central argues the Pixel 10a isn’t the only strong mid‑range option and highlights five phones that offer better value or features: the Pixel 9a as the top alternative, the OnePlus 15R with near‑flagship performance, the Galaxy S25 FE with a telephoto lens and fast charging, the Moto Razr+ (2024) folding form factor, and the Nothing Phone 3a Pro with distinctive design and a closer-to-stock software experience. It notes Pixel 9a can be found around $399, making it a compelling deal and suggesting the Pixel 10a isn’t the definitive choice for everyone.

via Android Central|
#moto-razr-2024#nothing-phone-3a-pro#oneplus-15r
Galaxy S26 Unpacked: Ultra to feature wider aperture and privacy display amid price rumors
phones1 month ago

Galaxy S26 Unpacked: Ultra to feature wider aperture and privacy display amid price rumors

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2026 on Feb 25 will unveil the S26 lineup (S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra); the Ultra is rumored to gain a wider main-camera aperture and a new Privacy Display, with talk of Exynos 2600 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 to save costs and potential price hikes; base storage may rise to 256GB, and Samsung's live event will be streamed via YouTube, Samsung.com, and Newsroom with Tom's Guide providing live coverage.

via Tom's Guide|
#ai-features#galaxy-s26#galaxy-s26-ultra
Pre-launch leak reveals Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy screen and Bluetooth-free S Pen
phones1 month ago

Pre-launch leak reveals Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy screen and Bluetooth-free S Pen

A YouTuber in Dubai bought a Galaxy S26 Ultra days before its official launch, sharing hands-on clips and photos that reveal the retail packaging, a Privacy Display feature that darkens when viewed from the side, and confirm that the S Pen has Bluetooth removed; leaks also show the S26 Ultra alongside the iPhone 17 Pro Max and a damaged S25 Ultra, suggesting only a modest upgrade over the S25 until more hands-on time at Unpacked.

via Android Central|
#galaxy-s26#galaxy-s26-ultra#phones
Asus may retire from smartphones, signaling an end to its Android era
news2 months ago

Asus may retire from smartphones, signaling an end to its Android era

Asus reportedly will stop adding new mobile phone models, effectively exiting the Android market and ending the Zenfone and ROG Phone lines, with chairman Jonney Shih noting a period of “indefinite observation” but not fully ruling out a return; the company has released few flagship phones in recent years, and its latest Zenfone 12 Ultra and ROG Phone 9 FE were not launched in the US, while Asus says it will continue to support existing mobile users.

via The Verge|
#asus#gadgets#mobile
CES 2026 serves up quirky phones: keyboards, square screens, and foldable tablets
technology3 months ago

CES 2026 serves up quirky phones: keyboards, square screens, and foldable tablets

At CES 2026, vendors teased phones that break the standard design: Clicks’ Communicator adds a full keyboard and interchangeable backs as a potential daily companion; Ikko’s MindOne Pro packs a square 4-inch Android phone with a rotating 50‑MP camera and an optional Ikko OS; Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold unfolds into a 10-inch tablet with DeX standalone mode and multi‑window versatility, hinting at a future where phones double as compact computers.

via The Verge|
#ces-2026#foldable#keyboard
"Edible Razr, Bracelet 'Phones' and Big Batteries: The Coolest Gadgets of MWC 2024"
technology2 years ago

"Edible Razr, Bracelet 'Phones' and Big Batteries: The Coolest Gadgets of MWC 2024"

The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona showcased some wild and unique phone concepts, including a chocolate re-creation of Motorola's Razr, a handheld battery with a built-in phone, wearable phones from Motorola and Samsung that can be strapped onto the wrist, the Honor Magic 6 Pro featuring eye tracking technology for controlling apps, and HMD's announcement of a Barbie-branded minimalistic flip phone set to debut in 2024.

via CNET|
#eye-tracking#mobile-world-congress#phones
"The 20 Most Iconic Samsung Phones of All Time"
technology2 years ago

"The 20 Most Iconic Samsung Phones of All Time"

As Samsung unveils its latest Galaxy S24, it's worth reflecting on the most iconic Samsung phones from the past 20 years, including the SPH-N270 featured in The Matrix Reloaded, the groundbreaking Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series, the popular Galaxy S3 and S5, the innovative Galaxy Note Edge, the controversial Galaxy Note 7, the design-focused Galaxy S8, the feature-packed Galaxy S20 Ultra, and the transition of Note series specs into the S series Ultra models.

via Gizmodo|
#android#galaxy#history