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Rejoice: 16GB RAM in Galaxy S25 Ultra would be reality
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Galaxy S25 Ultra could be equipped with 16GB of RAM. Samsung insider posted a cryptic post on X indicating a needful RAM upgrade on the next Ultra. The company is settling the mistake it had made in 2022 with the S22 Ultra.
Samsung’s S20 Ultra and S21 Ultra debuted with up to 16GB RAM. The company has downgraded the RAM on the S22 Ultra to 12GB. Flagships till the S24 Ultra came with 12GB of RAM pre-installed, but it would change next year.
A recent X post of IceUniverse hints at a 16GB RAM configuration in Galaxy S25 Ultra. The tipster hasn’t clearly mentioned the model name or number. However, the revelation is absolutely about Samsung’s next Ultra arriving in January 2025.
It is expected that the S25 lineup will use LPDDR6 RAM for faster processing. Samsung’s flagships debuting on-device AI capabilities. The upgraded Gemini Nano AI model would also require some additional RAM for seamless processing of tasks.
The Korean tech giant may have considered upgrading RAM on the top model. Higher RAM would also benefit multitasking and everyday usage. Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon would also amaze with higher RAM on Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Samsung is said to bring major design changes to the next Ultra. The boxy design will no longer be continued in the next year’s flagship phone. Rather, the company would adopt the Note 7-like design making the phone easy to handle for longer usage.
The S25 Ultra would have a 200MP primary main camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera, a 50MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP Periscope with 5x optical zoom. Meanwhile, the battery and charging aspects of the device will remain unchanged.
Galaxy Unpacked may be held in January next year. Android 15 will soon be coming to Samsung phones in the Beta Program. However, the Galaxy S25 series will come pre-installed with the new OS on top of the One UI 7.1 skin version.
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Samsung rolls out September 2024 security update to Galaxy A14 5G
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Samsung Galaxy A14 smartphone users are getting a new update with a September 2024 security patch to improve system security and stability. This update is live in India and will be available soon in more markets.
The fresh update makes your Galaxy A14 5G smartphone more reliable, stable, and secure. However, the update does not include any new features or changes except monthly security maintenance.
September 2024 security update for the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G smartphone can be identified through One UI build version A146BXXS6CXHA. The update package is about 228.30MB in size.
Notably, the September 2024 security update fixes several issues to enhance system security. This includes 1 critical and 43 high-level security issues. It’s worth noting that 1 CVE was fixed in earlier updates and 1 does not affect Galaxy devices.
Also, Samsung is adding 23 of its own security improvements to enhance the user experience. Beyond security enhancements, the update delivers performance improvements and stability-boosting fixes.
Users of Samsung Galaxy A14 5G smartphone can easily check and install the update via a few easy steps:
- Navigate to Settings.
- Select Software Updates from the menu.
- Tap on the Download and Install option to initiate the update process.
- If the update is available, proceed to install it.
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Galaxy Store now requires Samsung Account for App downloads
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Samsung today confirmed Galaxy Store won’t let you download apps without a Samsung Account logged in. Presently, Galaxy Store allows you to skip the Samsung Account login page for 14 days, but it will now mandate you to log in.
Following the Galaxy Store 6.6.13.10 update, Samsung published a notice stating the requirement of a Samsung Account to be logged in. The notice also spotlights that you won’t be allowed to download and install stuff without a Samsung Account.
Starting September 25, 2024, you must be logged in to your Samsung Account to use the Galaxy Store app and service. When you launch Galaxy’s app Store, if you are not logged in to your Samsung Account, you will be prompted to log in.
The majority of Galaxy users login Samsung Account during the initial setup. In case you are not one of them, act fast, otherwise, you will leave access to the Galaxy Store. The company says the requirement will be effective starting September 25.
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Samsung today published a new notice, displaying the requirement of a Samsung Account logged in to use the Galaxy Store.
You won't be able to use the Galaxy Store from September 25, 2024, without a Samsung Account logged in. pic.twitter.com/YpWg3xmFzZ
— Yash Rathore (@YashRathoreX) September 11, 2024
FAQ
Q1. Do I need to be logged in to my Samsung account in order to update an app?
A1. Yes. You must be logged in to your Samsung account to install, download and update an app. Automatic updates only occur if you are logged in to your Samsung account.
- Note: Some apps support automatic updates even if you are logged out of your Samsung Account.
Q2. Is it necessary to log in to Samsung account to update pre-installed apps?
A2. Check the pre-installed app’s policies to determine if it will be updated automatically, regardless of your Samsung account login status.
If you don’t have a Samsung account, you can create one here.
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Samsung Air Command update boosts S Pen stability
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Samsung has released a new update for the Air Command app with version 7.5.27.2. This update is available is 18.11MB in size on the Galaxy Store. The update enhances the stability of the S Pen connection to improve the overall user experience.
The Air Command app is useful for users of Samsung’s Galaxy Note, Galaxy S series, and other devices that come with the S Pen. It offers several useful features that make the S Pen more effective. With Air Command, users can quickly access functions such as screen write, smart select, and live message.
This latest update stabilizes the connection between the S Pen and the device. By addressing issues related to connection stability, Samsung aims to provide a more reliable and smoother experience.
Users can download the Samsung Air Command update through Galaxy Store >> tap on Updates option >> click on Download and Install. They can also download the update through the third-party app link mentioned here.
To access the Samsung Air Command features, users simply need to pull out the S Pen or press its button. The app will automatically launch to offer a range of functions designed to enhance the user’s interaction with their Galaxy device.