Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Now that Samsung has a new form factor in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, it is only natural for at least some prospective buyers to be weighing it against the more established foldable design in the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. After all, the difference in price between the two isn't huge, so the decision has to be based on other considerations. So, let's look into some of the finer points in this comparison together. Perhaps we might just help you figure out which is the best Fold for you. Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test ...

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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE passes through the FCC

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 FE has now received the official nod from the FCC, which means it probably is launching next month, just like its predecessor did last year. Interestingly, while the Galaxy S26 FE has an Exynos chipset and modem, it uses a Qualcomm chip for Wi-Fi, unlike the S25 FE which was all-Exynos. The new phone has support for 45W fast wired charging, just like its predecessor. It also supports wireless charging, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, and satellite connectivity. While the FCC certification doesn’t reveal the chipset powering it, this has been rumored to be the Exynos...

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Sunbird, the Android app that does iMessage, returns from the dead with an open beta

The EU has been throwing its weight around, trying to force interoperability between the major digital platforms. But companies can work at the issue too – companies like Sunbird, which may as well be called “phoenix” since it’s back from the dead. Sunbird has built an Android app that promises proper iMessage support. Is that still necessary now that Apple devices support RCS? The company points out that RCS messages still appear in a green bubble to iPhone users. Also, some features like reactions, replies and iMessage group features still don’t work properly when RCS gets...

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Galaxy Z Fold8 duo and Galaxy Z Flip8 become Samsung's most pre-ordered foldables in Europe

Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Z Fold8, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and the Galaxy Z Flip8 - unveiled on July 22 - have set a new record as they become its most pre-ordered foldables in Europe. The Korean company said that the new Galaxy Z series foldables surpassed the previous pre-order record by more than 17% in Europe, with pre-orders still open until 11:59 PM on August 6. Furthermore, Samsung said the combined pre-orders of the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra increased 70% year-on-year compared to last year's Fold7, with the Fold8 alone accounting for 40% of total European...

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Google Assistant is shutting down, here’s when

Google is going to be shutting down the Google Assistant service, now that Gemini is taking over. The Google Assistant shutdown will commence on September 4, but it "may take a few weeks" to reach everyone who's still using it. This shutdown will take effect on Android and Wear OS, but also on headphones (since they were using the phone's Google Assistant anyway) and vehicles running Android Auto (since, again, it was basically the Google Assistant on the phone that was being used). On cars with Google built-in (aka running Android Automotive), the Google Assistant will continue to...

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This is when Google is launching the Pixel Tag and how much it costs

According to a new rumor, Google is planning to unveil the Pixel Tag, its first AirTag-like tracker, on August 12, which is also when it's announcing the Pixel 11 series and the Pixel Watch 5. The Pixel Tag will allegedly be priced at €34.99 in the Eurozone, which incidentally is the exact same price as the Apple AirTag. That's obviously not a coincidence. Here's a leaked image of the Pixel Tag: The device will apparently only be offered in a single color, which is called Light Fog. It's unclear if the Pixel Tag will have UWB support, and its specific release date is also unknown....

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