All articles tagged with #smartphone features
A leak reveals that the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a Privacy Display that dims or hides the screen when viewed from an angle, enhancing privacy. The feature will be accessible in the Settings app under Display, with options for manual toggle and automatic activation in crowded areas, and will also be available in Quick Settings.
A leak reveals that the upcoming Galaxy S26 will feature a Privacy Display in One UI 8.5, which makes the screen less visible from side angles to enhance privacy, potentially using advanced OLED technology, with automation options for activation.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is set to feature a new Privacy Display that dims the screen when viewed from angles other than head-on, enhancing privacy by making it harder for others to see sensitive content. The feature will be accessible via the Settings app and Quick Settings toggle, and may activate automatically based on the app or notifications. Evidence of this feature has been found in internal code and app listings, confirming its upcoming debut.
The article highlights Samsung's hidden Expert RAW camera mode, which significantly enhances photography capabilities such as astrophotography, motion blur, and realistic aperture effects, offering users more creative control and better image quality beyond standard modes.
The 2026 Moto G Power is priced at $300 and features notable upgrades like a larger 5,200mAh battery and improved cameras, but it lacks wireless charging, a feature present in the 2025 model. It runs on the same processor as its predecessor, supports 30W wired charging, and will be available starting January 8 in the US.
The Google Pixel 10 reintroduces the 'Adaptive Tone' feature, formerly known as 'Ambient EQ,' which adjusts the display's white balance based on ambient lighting to enhance visual comfort. This feature, similar to Apple's True Tone, had been absent for five generations but now returns to improve viewing consistency across different lighting conditions, alongside new display settings for flicker sensitivity.
Reverse charging is a useful feature that allows smartphones and other devices to transfer power to charge other gadgets like earbuds or portable speakers without a traditional charger, using either wireless or wired methods. Popularized by Samsung's PowerShare, this technology can be a lifesaver when battery levels are low, and it works with various devices including laptops and smartwatches. Essential accessories include high-quality USB-C cables from brands like Beats, Anker, and UGreen, which support fast and efficient power transfer.
Apple is reportedly planning to include an anti-reflective glass display on the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, similar to Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra, to improve screen visibility and resistance to glare and scratches, a feature that enhances display legibility without increasing power consumption.
Nothing has revealed the 'Glyph Matrix' lights on the back of the Phone (3), located in the top right corner, contradicting earlier leaked designs that suggested a different look. The new teaser indicates that previous leaks about the phone's design were likely incorrect, and the actual device will feature this distinctive lighting setup, emphasizing that 'light becomes language.'
The article discusses potential improvements Google could make with a hypothetical Pixel Flip foldable phone, suggesting it could excel in photography, AI-powered features like Gemini, translation, and widget integration, potentially surpassing the Motorola Razr in these areas.
OnePlus is replacing its Alert Slider with a customizable physical button called the Plus Key, which launches the new AI Plus Mind feature that can save and recall information from images and text, debuting on the OnePlus 13 series in Asia and expanding to other models via software updates. The company is also developing additional AI tools like AI VoiceScribe, AI Translation, AI Search, and AI Best Face 2.0.
The upcoming iPhone SE 4 is rumored to feature a 48MP rear camera and a 12MP TrueDepth front camera, enhancing its photographic capabilities.
OnePlus is introducing the "AI Eraser" tool to select OnePlus devices, utilizing generative AI to remove unwanted elements from photos and seamlessly fill in the gaps with a replacement background. The feature will be available on devices including OnePlus 12, 12R, and Nord CE 4, with plans to introduce more AI features later this year. This move marks OnePlus' foray into AI-powered photo editing and hints at further AI developments in the pipeline.
Google is reportedly developing a new feature called "Adaptive Touch" for its upcoming Pixel 9 series, which will automatically adjust touchscreen sensitivity based on factors such as environment, activities, and screen protector. This feature is expected to debut with the 2024 Pixel devices and could potentially include automatic sensitivity adjustments for scenarios like wet screens, wearing gloves, or gaming.
Google has introduced next-gen call screening for some Pixel phones, enhancing the existing Call Screen feature with a new Hello button that allows users to initiate Google Assistant to speak on their behalf and hear the caller's response in real-time. This feature provides users with ultimate control over call screening, including the ability to ask the caller to wait. The update is available for Pixel Fold and Pixel 6 phones and newer, as part of a larger March features drop that includes the ability to share 10-bit HDR videos directly to Instagram and the expansion of the Circle to Search tool to Pixel 7 smartphones.