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The phone is likely set to debut at CES 2022.

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The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is reportedly launching at CES 2022.
The new launch window is slightly in line with a previous rumor claiming the device would debut on January 11.
CES 2022 will take place between January 5 and 8, 2022.

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S21 FE figured in numerous leaks and rumors in the past, with the most recent report indicating a January 11 launch date. It now appears that the device will be unveiled a little sooner than previously expected.

As per SamMobile, the Galaxy S21 FE is confirmed for launch at CES 2022, which will take place between January 5 and 8 in Las Vegas. The new launch window slightly coincides with the previous rumor, giving us hope that the device is indeed happening despite previous reports suggesting that Samsung would shelve the whole thing.

If this pans out, Samsung will be announcing a Galaxy phone at a major tech event for the first time in a long time. The South…

No more silly grammatical mistakes as you type

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Gboard has added a grammar correction feature that is only available on the Google Pixel 6 series.
The new feature detects grammatical errors as you type and offers real-time corrections.
It currently supports English, with plans to add additional language support in the future.

Google has rolled out a new feature for Gboard on the Google Pixel 6 series that detects grammatical errors in real time, expanding the app’s existing capabilities designed to make it easier to type on a mobile device.

The new feature is intended to check for grammatical errors as you type, but it won’t start until you’ve typed more than three words. Google also trained the feature to function even in the case of incomplete sentences. Grammar errors will then be highlighted, and replacement suggestions will appear at the top of the keyboard.

Google also addressed memory constraints by creating an AI model that can perform grammar co…

“High demand” for the Google Pixel 6 Pro appears to be taking a toll on its inventory.

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Google has set up a waitlist page on its online store for those who want to purchase the Pixel 6 Pro.
The handset is currently facing delays or running out of stock as demand continues to soar.
Fortunately, the base model is not affected by the stock shortage.

Google’s answer to the best Android phones is facing some shipment delays and an inventory shortage. On the first day of the Pixel 6 series’ release, Google warned customers that the phone was experiencing delivery delays or running low on stock.

The product’s page on the Google Store is showing customers a notice that says some Pixel 6 Pro models may be out of stock or may ship longer than expected due to “high demand.” It’s understandable given the phone’s powerful flagship specs at an affordable price compared to the competition.

Android Central didn’t immediately get a response from Google when asked for a st…

Amazon might be developing a new app that aims to “democratize” the radio.

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Amazon is rumored to be working on a new app that allows everyone to become a DJ.
The new app is codenamed “Project Mic” with the goal of democratizing the radio.
Amazon will reportedly roll out the upcoming service in the United States first.

Amazon is reportedly dabbling in the live audio segment, a space currently dominated by Clubhouse, with other tech giants such as Facebook and Twitter following suit later with their own similar offering.

Dubbed “Project Mic,” the upcoming app will allow users to create their own radio show and act as DJ with access to Amazon’s music library for a complete program setup, The Verge reports. For listeners, the live audio program will be accessible through the core Amazon app, Amazon Music, Twitch, and Audible.

Listeners can also tune in through the best Alexa devices, where they can interact with the program using their voice. They may even be …

Facebook is accused of hiding information about its Giphy acquisition on purpose.

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Facebook was fined in the UK for failing to provide full information related to its Giphy acquisition.
UK regulators imposed a £50.5 million fine on the company due to its failure to submit updates about whether it halted further integration with Giphy after purchasing it.
The social media giant has been accused of deliberately breaking that order.

The UK’s competition watchdog has fined Facebook £50.5 million (approximately $69.7 million) for failing to submit the necessary information about its Giphy acquisition, marking the first time a company violated such a merger policy.

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it fined Facebook for violating an initial enforcement order (IEO) that had been in place since June of last year, when the regulators launched an investigation into the company’s $400 million acquisition of Giphy. The order was intended to preven…

Plus, a Maison Kitsuné Edition for the smartwatch and the Galaxy Buds 2

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Samsung has unveiled improved capabilities for the Galaxy Watch 4.
The company also introduced the Maison Kitsune edition of the smartwatch and the Galaxy Buds 2.
Both special edition wearables are available to purchase in limited stocks starting today.

Samsung today announced new updates for the Galaxy Watch 4, including updated watch faces, a new gesture control feature, and enhanced fall detection capability. The company also partnered with lifestyle brand Kitsuné to introduce new special editions of the smartwatch and the Galaxy Buds 2.

Perhaps, the most notable improvement to one of the best Android smartwatches is the enhanced fall detection capability. Previously, the smartwatch was incapable of detecting all types of falls. It relies on the device’s accelerometer to function, so a lack of motion would not cause it to activate. According to Samsung, the smartwatch can now dete…

The Bespoke Edition allows you to customize and select different color options for the Galaxy Z Flip 3.

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Samsung announced a special edition Galaxy Z Flip 3 at its Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 event.
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 Bespoke Edition lets you customize the colors of your device with up to 49 color combinations.
It will be available for $1,100, with 12 months of Samsung Care+ protection.

At its Galaxy Unpacked Part 2 virtual event today, Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Flip 3 Bespoke Edition, a special version of its latest foldable phone that gives you more design options.

The special edition Galaxy Z Flip 3 is built around personalization, giving consumers more options to customize their device through Samsung’s bespoke design studio. However, it’s available only to customers in the U.S.

Regarding the new edition of the phone, Stephanie Choi, Samsung’s senior vice president and head of marketing of the mobile communications business, said:

Today’s customer…

It’s taking Samsung longer than usual to unveil its next flagship killer.

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Samsung is reportedly launching the Galaxy S21 FE on January 11, 2022.
The rumored launch date is an unusual departure from what many have predicted.
The phone’s predecessor was unveiled in September of last year.

Samsung is apparently planning to finally take the wraps off the Galaxy S21 FE in January of next year, despite previous rumors claiming that the company was considering canceling the device.

Multiple sources with a reputable track record have claimed that Samsung’s next flagship killer will debut early next year. Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants, tweeted that the phone will be unveiled in January.

A number of other leakers, including Jon Prosser, responded positively to the tweet. He revealed that Samsung has pushed back the device’s release date to January 11, 2022.

Samsung’s S21 FE is delayed until January, as far as I know. Launch is rescheduled f…

Your routines will now start when you arrive or leave a set location.

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Google Assistant routines have added a new location trigger.
The new feature allows you to specify locations to fire off a set of commands.
You can enable the new trigger in the Google Home app and in Assistant’s settings.

Google Assistant now has a handy new routines feature that triggers your preset commands when it detects your location, saving you the trouble of telling the digital assistant that “someone’s home” or “everyone’s leaving.”

The search giant has rolled out a new starter in Assistant routines for when you’re at home or away, as spotted by 9to5Google. Like the automated presence sensing that arrived last year, the new feature gives you pretty much the same controls over your smart home devices. However, it provides a more straightforward setting than presence sensing, which can be quite a chore most of the time.

It also uses your location data to trigger your pre-p…

Samsung’s latest update to the Health app has left some users unhappy.

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Samsung has replaced the continuous heart rate graph with time bars.
The new visualization change is part of a new update to the Samsung Health app.
However, the update did not please a number of Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 users.

Samsung has released an update to its Health app that removed a popular feature: the continuous heart rate graph. Instead, the visual change introduced a set of time bars to display heart rate data for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatches, leaving some users disappointed.

The latest change was discovered by Reddit user TomaszPNote20U, who shared a screenshot showing Samsung’s confirmation that the data visualization had indeed been replaced. A Samsung representative said:

Thanks for confirming Tomasz. Just to let you know, we do have an application update on our health app. The Continuous Heart Rate vanishes of Samsung health was a built-in feature of the la…