Samsung Galaxy A04 and A04e phones to launch in India soon: Here are the expected price and release details

Samsung will reportedly launch the Galaxy A04 and Galaxy A04e budget smartphones in India this week. The report comes from Gadgets Now and we get to learn the likely pricing of the two phones. Since they are already available in other markets, we pretty much know what to expect from them in terms of specifications and features.

So, let’s quickly run through those details followed by the pricing info.

Samsung Galaxy A04 and A04e specs and features (Foreign models)

Both phones are similarly designed but the Galaxy A04e (188 grams) is slightly lighter than the Galaxy A04 (192 grams). In case you are wondering, both of them carry a 5000mAh battery. The differences emerge in the processor, viz. Unisoc SC9863A on the A04 and MediaTek Helio P35 on the A04e.

Galaxy A04 camera setup

The primary rear camera on the Galaxy A04 is a 50MP snapper while the Galaxy A04 has a 13MP sensor. Rest, both of them have a 2MP depth sensor on the back and a 5MP selfie shooter on the front.

The display is a 6.5-inch PLS LCD panel with HD+ resolution on both. The software inside is Android 12-based One UI core 4.1 on both.

While the Galaxy A04 gets a slightly better WiFi ac, the rest of the repertoire is pretty much the same. This includes Bluetooth 5.0, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a dedicated microSD card expansion slot,  and USB-C 2.0 port.

The memory configuration could be different for different markets. Elsewhere, the Galaxy A04 is available in up to an 8+128GB setup, whilst the A04e comes in up to 4+128GB setup.

That brings us to —

Samsung Galaxy A04 and A04e price and availability (Expected)

Samsung Galaxy A04 and Galaxy A04e are expected to come in this week priced under ₹10,000. So, let’s see.

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Hogwarts Legacy For PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Delayed: All You Need to Know

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Apple releases iPad 162 update, introducing new features and improvements

Along with the iOS 16.2 update for iPhone, Apple released iPadOS 16.2 update on Tuesday. This update brings lots of new and missing features to the iPads. The update size is around 1GB and may vary depending on the update your iPad had previously. You can update to the latest version by navigating to Settings> General > Software Update. 

What's inside the update:

Update for Stage Manager Security update related to AirTag Tracking Introducing FreeForm App - Collaborating with friends and colleagues Apple Music Sing feature - for Karaoke lovers Apple Data Protection for iCloud

With the iPadOS 16.2 updates, users can now connect a secondary display to their iPads. Using the updated Stage Manager, users can now connect up to 6K Display. This feature is supported only for iPads with M1 chips or above.

The new update also brings important security updates related to AirTag tracking. iPad users will now get alerted if there is an unknown or suspicious AirTag travelling with them. For those who don't know, many incidents were reported where severe crimes were committed by tracking individuals using Apple AirTag. The solution to reducing this malicious activity was already implemented in iPhones and is now got included in the iPads with the iPadOS 16.2 update.

iPadOS 16.2 new features and fixes

Along with iPhones, this update introduces Apple’s new FreeForm app for iPads. This app provides an infinite board-like space where users can draw, doodle, add images, videos, sheets, PDFs and do much more. The data in FreeForm get updated in real-time for users with the same Apple ID. You can also invite friends and colleagues to work collaboratively on the board. Apple says that the FreeForm app currently supports up to 100 collaborators on the same board.

The iPadOS 16.2 also introduces a new feature called “Apple Music Sing” for Apple Music subscribers. With this feature, users are able to separate the music and control Volume of an Artist’s voice to get a good Karaoke experience.

The update also introduces Apple Data Protection for iCloud for all iPads. This update is only available for users in the US and will be rolled out globally in the coming days.

 

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PlayStation 2022 Wrap-Up Is Here, With Your Annual Gaming Achievements, Playing Statistics

Sony released its PlayStation 2022 Wrap-Up on Tuesday, highlighting users’ top games of the year, their playing statistics, and gaming achievements. The Wrap-Up provides a lowdown on the time spent gaming on a PlayStation in 2022 and also includes users’ online play statistics. The 2022 PlayStation Wrap-Up comes with a voucher code for an avatar based on users’ ...

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Apple macOS 131 is out Here are its features

Apple’s new operating system for macOS 13.1 is officially out now, along with iOS 16.2. The new update brings a series of features, such as end-to-end encryption messages, a new Freeform app, encryption for Photos, iCloud and backups, and more. To check whether the update is available, you need to head to System Settings > General > Software Update. 

Apple macOS 13.1: What’s new?

The new OS 13.1 brings two main updates to users. These updates include the launch of Freeform and Advanced Data Protection. The latter offers end-to-end encryption to 23 iCloud categories to enhance user security and data privacy. 

What is Freeform?

Freeform is a new app offered by Apple, that is designed to make collaboration easier for working professionals and friends. The app can be used on your iPhone, iPad and Mac. It has a flexible canvas that allows users to add stickies, images, text, and other files. 

What are the Advanced Data Protection features?

The Advanced Data Protection feature has been designed to improve user security and offer better data protection. With this feature, 23 iCloud data categories will receive end-to-end encryption, and this includes Notes, Photos, iCloud Backup, and more. This will help protect data if there happens to be a data breach in the cloud. 

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Instagram Candid Stories copies BeReal, the most un-Instagram app ever

It’s no secret that most of Meta’s business decisions are centred on identifying what works, and then either acquiring it (like it did with Instagram and Whatsapp) or blatantly copying it (like it did with TikTok in the form of Reels). Instagram has now launched a feature that mimics BeReal in a desperate bid to capture audiences that flocked to the latter. The new feature is known as Candid Selfies.

Instagram’s Candid Stories feature

Just like BeReal, Candid Stories sends users a prompt to snap a picture within a limited time frame. Once users have uploaded their selfies, they can see what their friends have shared. BeReal’s idea was to combat the overly curated look profiles on Instagram offer, as more and more users online are gravitating towards authenticity. Sharing candid photos showcases your real life, as opposed to your ‘reel life’, minimising the social pressure most people are now under to project an aesthetic. 

Instagram, is a jack of all trades

Instagram’s hunger to add new features that mimic other apps has caused a fair amount of problems with the app itself, with many people believing that the algorithm is probably hard to manage. Reels simply do not offer the reach TikTok does, and are often hard to predict, making it challenging for fledging creators to gain any traction. By adding a new feature into the mix, instead of making the app’s algorithm more creator-friendly, Instagram could be adding a little too much to its plate… again. 

The feature will first be rolled out in South Africa, before entering other countries. 

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Microsoft offers Sony the right to sell Call of Duty on PlayStation Plus

According to Bloomberg, Microsoft has reportedly offered to put Call of Duty in its PlayStation Plus service. This comes in a bid to win regulatory approval for its $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft has gone public to say that the deal offered to Sony by them is 10 years long. A person aware of the deal told Financial Express that, while Sony has not accepted the deal, it also says that Sony shall have the right to sell the title on the PlayStation Plus service which will give gamers access to a lot of games for a monthly fee. 

What is the main problem?

While Microsoft may be the leader in the cloud and video gaming subscription market, it has also become one of the top concerns of the US, UK and European Union's regulatory boards who fear that this will “enable Microsoft to suppress competitors to its Xbox gaming consoles and its rapidly growing subscription content and cloud-gaming business.”

While cloud gaming remains in its early stages, some believe that the technology which allows subscribers to play games on any device may succeed in making consoles irrelevant. And on top of that, a subscription offers gamers access at a low price of maybe $10 to $15 which is more affordable if you look at the fact that individually these titles may be priced at as much as $70. 

Sony has been against Microsoft’s bid for Activision since Day 1. Experts claim that this may come from a place of insecurity where they feel they may lag behind Microsoft when the question of diversifying away from console gaming comes. 

Both companies, i.e. Microsoft and Sony have refused to comment on the matter. 

 

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