Apple may be inspiring Samsung to go back to a feature it dropped in 2020

Apple is widely rumored to be introducing variable aperture on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max later this year, and Samsung is apparently paying very close attention to iPhone-related rumors. That's because the Korean company is now said to be considering re-adding the feature to its lineup as well. The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S10 both had variable aperture main cameras, but the feature was dropped with the Galaxy S20 generation in 2020. If Samsung does adopt it again, then expect to see it on the Galaxy S27 family next year, so after a seven-year hiatus. It's quite interesting how...

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Nothing's personalized AI-generated Essential Apps now in Beta

Back in October, Nothing unveiled Essential Apps - AI-generated mini-apps and widgets based on prompts, that will live on your device and can be shared with others through Nothing's Playground community platform. Today, Nothing is announcing the rollout of Essential Apps Beta, following the Alpha release from late 2025, which was only available for a small group of early adopters. With the Beta, access is gradually expanding through a waitlist, with users added in batches. Create apps shaped exactly around your specific needs and context.That's what Essential Apps are.You describe what...

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Samsung almost confirms when it's unveiling the Galaxy S26 family

Samsung has long been rumored to be unveiling the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra on February 25. Now, the company itself has almost confirmed the date. The official X account for Samsung's Gulf arm posted a contest recently, and if you take a look inside the linked Terms and Conditions, you'll find the text in the screenshot below. So, part one of the contest, which is supposed to run "before Galaxy Unpacked", takes place until February 24. Part two, which is supposed to run "during and after Galaxy Unpacked", starts on February 25. While this isn't a 100% official...

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The EU may force Meta to re-enable third-party AI chatbots on WhatsApp

Last year, Meta changed the WhatsApp Business Solution Terms in a way that severely limited what third-party AI chatbots are allowed to do (essentially, they were relegated to customer support). The European Commission decided to take a closer look as it sensed potential issues. The investigation is still ongoing, but the Commission feels that it can’t wait for the full investigation to conclude because the delay can cause irreparable harm to competition in the market. “AI markets are developing at rapid pace, so we also need to be swift in our action,” said Teresa Ribera, Executive...

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Tough itel City 200 unveiled with 50MP camera and Unisoc T7250 chipset

itel quietly unveiled three new models – they have 120Hz 720p+ displays, are rated IP65 and are powered by the 4G-only Unisoc T7250 chipset. The itel City 200 is the most capable model of the trio. As it has 4/6GB of RAM and 128/256GB storage, it runs full Android 15. The other two have 3/4GB of RAM and 64/128GB storage, so they are relegated to Android 15 Go Edition software. itel City 200 in Vibe Purple, Bass Black, Echo Silver and Melody Pink The City 200 has a 6.78” display (again, 720p+ resolution only) with 700 nits peak brightness. And its 8MP selfie camera is inside...

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Infinix Note Edge review

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