Samsung Galaxy S23+ drop tested

Last week, we saw the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra take a pounding in PBKReviews drop and durability test. To no one’s surprise, the S23 Ultra shattered on the first drop from waist height. It was believed that the curved display of the S23 Ultra could be to blame for so shattering so easily and there was a hint of hope that the S23+, which has a flat glass display, may fare better. Samsung Galaxy S23+ It didn’t quite turn out that way. Although the S23 Ultra uses Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and rear of the device, the S23+ is equipped with the same type of glass. Despite the flat...

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Samsung's Bixby is now available for kids

Not only does Samsung's Bixby still exist, but it's gaining new features. That may sound shocking if you thought the Korean company's assistant software had been abandoned, or at least not being actively developed anymore. As it turns out, Bixby is very much still alive and kicking. And now available for kids! This exciting development comes courtesy of a new update, which is currently rolling out. After this is installed, the assistant will gain the ability to work with child accounts (for kids under 13). Children can ask Bixby questions, listen to stories, play music, and play...

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vivo V27 series global launch date revealed, specs teased

After several benchmark listings as well as a few official teasers, vivo finally confirmed the launch details for its upcoming V27 series phones. The V27 series is launching on March 1 in India vivo V27 Pro design The new landing page for the phone also confirmed the V27 Pro will feature a curved screen and a Sony IMX 766V camera sensor with OIS. The Emerald Green and Magic Blue colors which will have color-changing backs. Based on a previous leak, the vivo V27 Pro will have an MSRP of INR 42,000 in India. The vanilla V27 model is expected to launch with the newly announced...

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Apple seeds first iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 betas

Apple has begun seeding its first iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 betas to developers. The new releases bring several big changes including push notifications for web apps, an updated Apple Podcasts app, new Apple HomeKit architecture and more. Web apps will now support push notifications which are configurable as soon as you add a page to your home screen via the Web Push API. Up until now you could only add web apps via the native Safari browser but starting with iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, you’ll be able to add web apps from third-party browsers complete with notification support. Sample...

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Samsung Galaxy S23 open sale begins

Two weeks after the Samsung Galaxy S23 announcement, the trio of flagships is available, as promised. Open sales began today and the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra are available for immediate pickup in four colors - Phantom Black, Cream, Green, and Lavender. Devices can be purchased from retailers and carriers, but if you go through the Samsung website you get four more paint jobs to choose from - Graphite, Lime, Sky Blue, and Red. Samsung said the Galaxy S23 series pre-orders were higher than last year’s flagships, and 60% of users went for the Galaxy S23 Ultra....

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