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To begin with, Boost Mobile is launching the Alcatel Linkzone 2, following the highly-lauded previous models. That is, of course, a mobile hotspot first and foremost. But it also supports car chargers and is specced to work great in a vehicle. In fact, it includes both a USB Type-C cable and a 5V/2A US-ready charger. Not only does the new hotspot support connections across up to 16 devices simultaneously. It packs 2GB of ROM and a full 1GB of RAM to ensure device management is kept smooth....

The FCC listing confirms some of the rumored specs of the Galaxy M33 5G. We can see the device packs a battery unit with model number EB-BM526ABS while the charging brick bears the model number charging brick. This is a 25W charger. While we can’t confirm whether Samsung will ship this charger bundled with the phone, the device is now pretty much confirmed to support 25W fast charging. We are expecting it to feature a 6,000mAh battery....

As of this writing, the November SMR (Security Maintenance Release) is rolling out to the unlocked Galaxy Note 10 duo in the US. The new firmware version for the phones is N97*U1UES7HVJ3. The update is already available on most networks, including AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile, SamMobile reports. A wider rollout covering the carrier-locked units should follow soon. Samsung has already published its monthly security bulletin for November. The latest SMR patches more than 60 vulnerabilities....

The One UI 4.1 update for the Galaxy Note20, Galaxy Note20 5G, and Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G is rolling out with firmware version N98xFXXU3FVC5. As of this writing, the OTA (over the air) rollout is available to users in Switzerland. But it shouldn’t be long before the update reaches more markets. This update for the Galaxy Note20 series smartphones brings the March 2022 Android security patch. The latest SMR (security maintenance release) contains fixes for more than 50 vulnerabilities....

The Galaxy S10 series drops to quarterly updates Samsung released the Galaxy S10 trio in March 2019. As of March 2022, they completed three years in the market. So it’s not surprising that the devices will now receive security updates less frequently. The company does offer at least four years of security updates to all Galaxy smartphones and tablets launched in 2019 and beyond. But the frequency of those updates comes down as the device gets older....

According to several users across Twitter, Reddit, and Samsung’s forums, the Galaxy S20 screen shows vertical pink or green lines on the screen. Twitter user @Thesourya2000 (via Android Police) shared an image of the Galaxy S20 Plus below, showcasing the thick vertical pink line. Although the bug has been around for a while, Samsung hasn’t commented on these concerns yet. But it’s likely the company is already aware of the issue, so we could have a word from the manufacturer later this week....

For the former three, the new SMR (security maintenance release) is currently available to unlocked models only. The OTA (over the air) package has already hit units on AT&T and Xfinity Mobile’s networks, SamMobile confirmed. The rollout should soon reach more carriers. The updated firmware version for the unlocked Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra in the US is G99*U1UES5CVCB. Users of carrier-locked models can also expect to receive the April security patch within a few days....

The Galaxy S22 components have entered the mass production stage, it seems The source states that this process started “a few days” ago. Those components are being manufactured in Asia, and it seems like these are Samsung’s very own plants we’re talking about. The source states that these are the components for the Galaxy S22 (SM-G901), Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906), and the Galaxy S22 Ultra (SM-S908). It is noted that Samsung did not go overboard, as it started mass producing these components slowly....

The Galaxy S22 model numbers have seemingly been revealed The Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra (names have not been confirmed) will carry the SM-S901x, SM-S906x, and SM-S908x model numbers, respectively. The Samsung SM-G9xx series of model numbers first appeared with the Galaxy S5. That device carried the SM-G900x model number. The Galaxy S21 smartphones carried the SM-G991x, SM-G996x, and SM-G998x model numbers. Samsung has to change its naming at this point, obviously....

Samsung allegedly plans to open Galaxy S22 pre-orders in February 2022 He says that Samsung plans to open pre-orders for the Galaxy S22 series in week six of 2022. That means that pre-orders will kick off in the second week of February. The source did not share an exact date, though. Now, this basically means that the devices will become official in February as well. That is not surprising as it was reported that the Galaxy S21 FE launch has been moved to January....

Android 12L for the Galaxy Tab S7 duo is rolling out with the August security patch. It isn’t the latest SMR (Security Maintenance Release) available today as Samsung has already seeded the September patch to a few devices. But we aren’t complaining as there are plenty of other things to look forward to here. Most notably, the taskbar. It enhances productivity and multitasking by letting you pin your most used apps to the bottom of the screen....

According to the new report, the Galaxy Tab S8 will sport an 11-inch LTPS LCD screen with a 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution. The Galaxy Tab S8+ and Tab S8 Ultra, meanwhile, will get Super AMOLED screens. The former features a 12.4-inch panel with a 2800 x 1752 pixels resolution while the latter’s screen will measure 14.6-inch diagonally. Previous reports suggest that all three models will offer a 120Hz display refresh rate and HDR10+ support....

The Galaxy Watch 5 series debuted last Wednesday with several major improvements over the preceding models. The company claims the pair will set new standards for smartwatch health experiences. The new watches pack an innovative bioactive sensor. It combines Optical Heart Rate (PPG), Electrical Heart Signal (ECG), and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) for comprehensive health monitoring. The technological advancements Samsung has made this year allow for more accurate sleep monitoring, Yang said....

Yes, it’s weird talking about the Galaxy Watch 6 stuff when we’re still following rumors on the Galaxy Watch 5. However, this could be a major shift for the company. We know that Samsung is avid about putting its own displays in its devices. It’s made a name for itself as the king of displays. But another company could provide OLED displays for the Galaxy Watch 6 Reports from several business insiders confirm that Samsung reached out to another company to provide the displays for the company’s next premium smartwatch....

The Android 13 rollout for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 began last week in India. To be more precise, Samsung released it for beta users in the country, i. e. those who participated in the company’s One UI 5.0 beta program. The initial release didn’t cover users who stayed on Android 12 during the beta period. After a few days of this exclusivity, the Korean firm expanded the rollout to everyone in the region....

The Android 13-based One UI 5.0 stable update for the unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 4 in the US comes with firmware version F936U1UEU1BVK3. The new firmware version for the unlocked Galaxy Z Flip 4 also ends with BVK3. Since carrier-locked models weren’t eligible for the beta program, the big Android update isn’t available for those yet. But the wait shouldn’t be much longer. Since this release is only for beta users, the changelog doesn’t mention much....

The newest Samsung foldables are first receiving the November SMR (Security Maintenance Release) in the US. The rollout has begun for the unlocked variants stateside. The update comes with firmware version F721U1UES1AVJ7 for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and F936U1UES1AVJ1 for the Galaxy Z Fold 4. The former is also receiving the new security patch in Europe. But, as of this writing, it’s limited to a handful of users in Ireland with firmware version F721BXXS1AVJE....

But I digress. For the sake of celebration, GeForce NOW is 2 years old. And NVIDIA has a lot to show for it. Such as the RTX 3080 tier and launching an official app on LG TVs. The GeForce NOW 2nd Anniversary kicks off with 4 games this week. But throughout the rest of the month of February NVIDIA has a total of 26 games lined up. The GeForce NOW 2nd anniversary kicks off with Dying Light 2 While not the first game to launch this week, Dying Light 2: Stay Human is technically the first game to celebrate GeForce NOW’s 2 years of service....

Here are the prices for Casper Mattresses today: Twin: $316Twin XL: $356Full: $436Queen: $476King: $636California King: $636 This is the Casper Element mattress, which you’ve likely heard a lot about thanks to its numerous ads. But it is actually a really good mattress. I know, because I’ve been sleeping on one for the past 9-10 months. The Casper Mattress has great ergonomic alignment, giving you a perfect balance of soft and firm to give you great support....

This is one of Motorola’s newest phones, as it is the 2022 version. Thus, it brings some updated mid-range specs and the latest software for Motorola. You can read Android Headlines’ review of this phone right here. So, what does this phone have to offer? The Motorola G Stylus 5G has a 6.8-inch LCD display with a resolution of 2460 x 1080. Though this is a mid-range phone with an LCD display, it produces great colors and has some nice contrast....