Samsung Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy Z Fold4 get astrophoto mode with new Expert RAW update

Samsung has updated its Expert RAW app, which brings Astrophoto mode to the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Fold4. It allows the phones' users to take long-exposure pictures of stars and constellations, but the quality of the images depends on how clear the skies are and the amount of pollution you have in your area. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra The Astrophoto mode is available for the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy S21 trio with version 2.0.09.1 of Expert RAW, which can be downloaded from Samsung's Galaxy Store. However, S21 series users must first install the April...

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Google's May update is now available for Pixel phones and the Pixel Watch

For the first time in a couple of months or so, Google's monthly Android update release is once again on time - it's the first Monday of the month, and the update seems to be going out already to supported Pixel phones. Not just that, but the May update is also available on the Pixel Watch. Let's start with the phones. Google releases big "Feature Drop" updates every three months, and the next one is due in June. As such, May's update doesn't bring any new features, just some fixes all over, including for a bug that occasionally caused lock screen UI elements to overlap with the home...

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Apple releases first ever Rapid Security Response update for iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1

Today Apple marked a new first. It's the first time that the company has ever released a Rapid Security Response (RSR) update to the public, and not just beta testers or developers running pre-release developer builds of its mobile operating systems. Both iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1 are currently getting this RSR update. The rollout will be complete within the next 48 hours. Upon installation of the RSR, your iPhone or iPad will show an "(a)" in the About section - so you'll be on iOS 16.4.1 (a) or iPadOS 16.4.1 (a). RSR updates are allowed to be applied automatically by default....

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OnePlus Pad lands in the US and Canada on May 8

The OnePlus Pad is OnePlus' first ever tablet, and after a weird, protracted launch it finally became available in India and Europe towards the end of last month. But those aren't the only markets it will be sold in. As it turns out, the OnePlus Pad is currently on its way to North America too. It will reach the US and Canada on May 8, exactly one week from now. The price? $479 and CAD 649, respectively. That's for the tablet itself. The OnePlus Folio Case will set you back $39 or CAD 57, the OnePlus Stylo will be priced at $99 or CAD 139, and the OnePlus Magnetic Keyboard will go for $149...

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Apple's watchOS 10 to bring major UI changes and improvements

A report about Apple's plans for major watchOS 10 improvements surfaced about a month ago, but without elaborating any further. New information, however, reveals a bit more about Apple Watch's future software and what to expect during this year's Apple WWDC. According to Bloomberg, Apple will bring back the widgets and make them a centerpiece feature of watchOS 10. Users will be able to browse through interactive and contextual widgets. The new interface will likely resemble Siri's watch face and widget stacks introduced in iOS and iPadOS. The report also suggests that the Digital...

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Google could bring a separate volume control for calls and notifications

The Android OS is known for having many features, some more obscure than others but one has been missing since the first version was launched nearly 15 years ago - a separate volume slider for calls and notifications. According to 9to5Google, this will finally happen, as Google implemented an ADB command back in December. The line in question is adb shell device_config put systemui volume_separate_notification trueand it is about time for the feature to be released, either with QPR3 or Android 14 in the coming months. The new slider The “Ring & Notification volume” slider...

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The next Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra update to boost low-light imaging

It seems like Samsung is committed to eke out the best from Galaxy S23 Ultra's camera and improve the overall experience as much as possible. The company already pushed a major camera update and rumors suggest there are more on the way. Not long ago, Ice Universe said that Samsung is working on a fix for the HDR halo effect and today the same tipster claims to have seen a beta update that improves low-light performance. It's probably safe to assume that both enhancements will come with one OTA update. The latest report doesn't go into details about what Samsung has done to improve...

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vivo to launch iQOO Neo 8 Pro with 120W fast charging

The iQOO Neo 8 series is expected this month, and reports are the Pro member of the family will be among the first devices with Mediatek’s new Dimensity 9200+ chipset. The phone with model number V2302A was certified on 3C/CCC, revealing the iQOO brand is once again putting 120W fast charging on its mightiest Neo phone. The standard is nothing new - it has been part of vivo’s portfolio ever since the iQOO 5 Pro, launched almost three years ago. It pumps power at 20V/6A rates and is the same as the predecessor, the iQOO Neo 7 in all its variants. Vivo also certified the S17e with 80W...

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