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Samsung's latest phone is a quantum leap forward

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  For about a week we have seen glimpses of a new, high-quality variant in the Samsung Galaxy A series. This morning, South Korean telecom operator SK Telecom officially announced that Galaxy Quantum2 has already been pre-ordered. At the time of writing, the phone has not been announced on any other market under the name “Quantum2” or under its leaked Galaxy A82 moniker. SK Telecom touts this as an update to Galaxy A Quantum (modified version of Galaxy A71), another exclusive SKT from last year. Quantum2 has the same built-in dedicated chip for generating quantum numbers, a handy component for multiple tools using cryptographic security keys. This QRNG chip is not included in any other Samsung hardware and will likely remain exclusive to the South Korean market. The specs of the device are more interesting as they indicate what could appear for the rest of the world in the more general Galaxy A. It features a huge 6.7-inch AMOLED panel display with 1440p resolution and 120Hz refre

Samsung Internet 14 runs stably with improved foldable support and privacy improvements

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  Samsung Internet has come a long way since its release in 2012, with frequent updates adding new features and making it a true competitor for the likes of Chrome. Earlier this month, Samsung released a new beta version of the browser that improves translation and multitasking. Version 14 came out stable last week, bringing these changes to everyone. For a while, Samsung Internet supported opening two tabs side-by-side in a split screen, but now they can also be added as app pairs. When the app is in split screen mode, clicking on the divider now displays an “add pair” button. If you have room on the app edges bar, a pair will be added. Flexible mode was a hallmark of last year’s foldable Galaxy devices, and Samsung Internet now supports it. When you watch a video, you can fold the device in half and move the video controls downward while it continues to play at the top. Hopefully this is an indication that more applications and services will become Flex mode compatible in the

Should you buy Android tablets instead of iPads?

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  At its spring event today, Apple announced several new products, including several new iPad models. As Android fans, we’re more than a little jealous – our preferred ecosystem just doesn’t have the same capability as Apple. But that doesn’t mean we have no options at all. We really think the iPad is great, but if you want a bigger portable screen without having to learn the specifics of a new OS, here are some of the best options on our side of the wall. Samsung Galaxy S7 + Tab The Galaxy Tab S7 + is arguably the best Android tablet you can buy. It has an excellent 120Hz high-resolution AMOLED display, high performance thanks to the Snapdragon 865+ chip and six (or eight) gigabytes of RAM, and a stylus that magnetically attaches to the back for charging. You can even get an official magnetic keyboard case for it (though, frankly, it’s nowhere near as good as the ones Apple makes). So what’s the catch? Aside from the constant problem with Android tablet apps, the S7 + is expens

Samsung SmartTags Gets Smarter with Apple AirTags Launch

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  The tracker market is really starting to heat up. Apple finally unveiled its AirTags yesterday, but if you own a Samsung smartphone, you have another option to check for lost items. SmartTags have been around since January, offering a Tile alternative to everyone in the Galaxy ecosystem. While Apple held its event, Samsung took the opportunity to highlight some new features for its trackers, including search for unknown tags and support for voice commands. Starting next week, you can use your phone to scan your area for tags that don’t belong to you. Samsung is positioning it as a security measure to make sure no one has put a tag in your backpack to track you home. This is similar to Apple’s lost AirTag feature, which supports NFC to read found tracker. However, unlike this feature, this is not intended to return the tag to its rightful owner – it is necessary to ensure that you are not being followed. SmartTags are designed to work exclusively within the Samsung ecosystem, s

Installing Jenkins on Ubuntu 20.04 / 18.04

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  Jenkins is a leading independent open source automation server used to automate repetitive technical tasks related to software construction, testing, delivery, or deployment. Jenkins is Java-based and can be installed via Ubuntu packages, the Docker, or by downloading and executing its web application file (WAR) file, which contains all the contents of a web application for execution on a server. In this article you will learn how to install the Debian package repository Jenkins on Ubuntu 20.04 and Ubuntu 18.04 with apt package manager. Qualifications Minimum 1 Gt RAM for a small group and 4 GB + RAM for production-level Jenkins installation. Oracle JDK 11 installed by following the tutorial on installing OpenJDK on Ubuntu 20.04 / 18.04. Installing Jenkins on Ubuntu On Ubuntu , you can install Jenkins through default stocks apt but the included version is often behind the latest available version. You can take advantage of the latest stable version Jenkins featur

This is what the next affordable tablet from Samsung will look like.

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  Samsung is currently your best bet if you are looking to buy an Android tablet. The Galaxy Tab A7 is one of the most attractive options in the budget segment. However, if you want to save even more money and don’t mind slightly lower specs, you can wait while Samsung announces a cheaper option in the coming months – the Tab A7 Lite. We’ve already heard a little about the upcoming model, and now – courtesy of @OnLeaks – we get a good idea of ​​what it will look like. The Tab A7 Lite is similar to the A7, but the renders show noticeably thinner side panels. There is a single 8MP sensor on the back which Refresh with a 5 megapixel camera on the A7. However, the selfie camera (which is arguably more important on a tablet) has a measly 2MP resolution. OnLeaks also says the phone will have a stereo speaker – one at the top and one at the bottom – and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also confirms previous information leaks that the tablet will have a smaller 8.4-inch display and a “thin

Samsung could fix one of the biggest issues with its foldable phones

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  Since their inception, durability has been a pressing concern for foldable devices, as evidenced by the launch issues that plagued the original Galaxy Fold. The Z Flip and Z Fold2 represent a significant leap in build quality with design refinements and significant improvements to the hinge mechanism. But even with these changes, there is still a noticeable lack of any IP rating; After all, it’s much more difficult to make something waterproof with moving parts. Thankfully, Samsung may have found a way to provide some level of anti-intrusion protection to the upcoming Z Flip2 and Z Fold3. SamMobile reports that there are rumors about these phones with an official IP rating, but it is not known what level of protection this might be. The Galaxy S21 Ultra has an IP68 rating, which means it has to withstand being immersed in water or dust 1.5m deep for 30 minutes. This phone is relatively easy to protect: foreign objects can only enter through the charging port, microphones, speake

Samsung's elite folding club gets the strangest advantage

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  Remember Samsung Galaxy Z Premier service , the thing they launched when they announced the ultra-expensive Galaxy Z Fold back in 2019? It’s still there! Yeah, strange, isn’t it? Samsung originally positioned itself as the top echelon of 24/7 tech support, but has now expanded to a suite of benefits for its most expensive devices. Including desserts, apparently. Samsung said in a press release that owners of the Galaxy Z Fold, Z Fold 2, and Z Flip now have access to free years. FoundersCard Membership , from six months. Quote: FoundersCard is “a private club dedicated to entrepreneurs that provides hundreds of benefits in business, shopping, travel, fashion and more.” Translation: These are discounts on things for wealthy people who don’t need discounts on anything, plus occasional cocktail parties. It’s cute. But what caught our attention was that Samsung is also sending free dessert to the owners of these phones. Just mailed them to them to eat. That’s how you get the headlines

Samsung's only OLED Chromebook now 50% off

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  The first-generation Chromebook Galaxy didn’t quite set the world on fire, even with its bright red paint job. Despite being sleek and stylish and its 13.3-inch AMOLED 4K touchscreen is stunning, the paltry battery life in early reviews made it a constant target for discounts. If you can live with short battery life, Samsung is selling it today for the lowest price I’ve ever seen before: Just $ 499. That’s half the original retail price and hundreds less than what we’ve seen so far for the model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage. It is powered by a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor (a nice step up from most Chromebooks) and features a reversible hinge, dual USB-C ports, a stylus pen with built-in compartment, microSD card slot and fingerprint. the sensor is built into the power button. It even has an optional webcam on the keyboard if you want tablet-style photography. Samsung sells this new unit with an all-aluminum body in Fiesta Red or (if you’re bored) Mercury Gray. Sa