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Samsung to provide Galaxy devices at least four years of security updates

Samsung Galaxy devices will now receive regular security updates for a minimum of four years after the initial phone release. By extending support for security updates delivered on a monthly or quarterly basis, Samsung says it is giving users peace of mind knowing their data is protected for as long as they use their Galaxy device.

Samsung Android Devices and OS

·5 years ago

Huawei Mate X2 with inward folding screen officially launches

Huawei has launched the Mate X2 today still offering an 8-inch tablet screen, but that display folds inward this time, and Huawei has added another 6.45-inch touchscreen that's brought around front when the device is folded.

Devices and OS Huawei Android

·5 years ago

Samsung One UI 3.1 Brings Galaxy S21 features to Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Z Series

Samsung's One UI 3.1 update is coming to the Galaxy S20 series (Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy S20 FE) and Galaxy Note20 series (Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Note20 Ultra), in addition to the Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Z Flip series.

Devices and OS Samsung Android

·5 years ago

Revector launches new ruggedised military-standard covert detection devices

Revector has launched a new range of ruggedised military-standard covert detection devices. The technology uses the mobile network to enable police forces, military special forces, government security agencies, prison security services and telecoms regulators to detect, track, and locate illegal activity and keep the public safe.

Devices and OS

·5 years ago

Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ get new Mystic Navy Colour

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ in a new Mystic Navy colour. The Galaxy Tab S7 and flagship Tab S7+ both feature Super AMOLED displays

Devices and OS Samsung Android

·5 years ago

BT unveils Advanced Digital Home Phone with Alexa built-in

BT has unveiled the new Advanced Digital Home Phone with Alexa built-in, which will be available free to customers taking BT’s Broadband and Digital Voice service, offering crystal-clear HD calling.

Devices and OS UK BT Group

·5 years ago

Google releases February 2021 Android Security Bulletin and Google Device Images

Google has released the February 2021 Android Security Bulletin, giving carriers and device makers a fresh set of patches to install. Though Google puts out the Android security patches each month, the job of actually getting the fixes to end users falls on the telcos and/or device manufacturers themselves.

Android Devices and OS Google

·5 years ago

Apple watchOS 7.3 brings ECG to more countries and new Unity Watch face

Apple has rolled out watchOS 7.3 bringing ECG to more countries and a new Unity watch face. Among the new features included in watchOS 7.3 is Time to Walk - an audio experience found in the workout app that lets Apple Fitness+ subscribers listen to stories as they walk.

Devices and OS Apple SmartWatch

·5 years ago

iOS 14.4 brings security fixes and improvements

Apple has officially released iOS 14.4, bringing some important bug fixes and security updates. Smaller QR codes can now be recognised by Camera and there is an option to classify Bluetooth device type in Settings for correct identification of headphones for audio notifications.

Devices and OS Apple

·5 years ago

HONOR unveils HONOR View40 and Outlines new brand strategy

HONOR has launched the Honor View 40 5G smartphone in China, the first phone, the now independent brand has unveiled, since being sold by Huawei.

Devices and OS China Android

·5 years ago

Astro Slide is the first 5G smartphone with full physical keyboard

Planet Computers have confirmed the final specification for the Astro Slide – the first 5G device in the world to feature a full physical keyboard. Astro Slide 5G transforms from a traditional smartphone form-factor into a fully functioning micro-computer, with a keyboard that slides out.

Devices and OS Android

·5 years ago

Samsung unveils Galaxy A12, Galaxy A02s and Galaxy A32 5G for 2021

Samsung today unveiled the new Galaxy A12, Galaxy A02s and Galaxy A32 5G smartphones, with all three smartphones packing a long-lasting battery, multiple camera array and large immersive display, with the A32 5G strengthening Samsung’s A Series portfolio with 5G connectivity.

Devices and OS Samsung Android

·5 years ago

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