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Circle to Search’s Music Search lands on Samsung Galaxy
Circle to Search is upgrading with a new Music Search feature on Samsung Galaxy. Google has been working on the ability to search for music nearby or on-device. It seems the rollout has begun, starting with Samsung’s Galaxy lineup.
Debuted with the S24 series, Circle to Search is a result of close collaboration between Samsung and Google. Both companies have expanded the function to various Galaxy and Pixel handsets, with optimization for other OEMs underway.
Following the debut, Circle to Search became a fan-favorite feature. Its ease of accessibility helps it stand apart from the competition. Just trigger the functionality and draw a free-hand circle to search for anything you’re viewing on the screen.
It seems Google is silently upgrading Circle to Search with a new Music Search ability. A Samsung Galaxy user recently showcased the availability of this new feature. Google App’s version 15.32.37.28 reportedly brought Music Search.
The new Music button joined the Translation button in Circle to Search. Once tapped, the magic of artificial intelligence will start and Music Search will try to identify the music. Notably, it will not only work on your device’s music but also for nearby audio.
As it’s a server-side rollout, having the latest version of Google App will increase the chance of availability. It’s a sequential distribution, which depends on model and carrier, so don’t panic if it hasn’t yet appeared on your Samsung phone.
Samsung is expanding Circle to Search to its mid-range portfolio. The company has recently announced that the Galaxy A55, Galaxy A35, Galaxy A54, and Galaxy A34 will be getting it this month. The Galaxy Tab S9 FE series will get it by the next month.
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Galaxy S25 Plus renders show Samsung’s next precious flagship. AndroidHeadlines, in collaboration with Onleaks, published design renders of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S25 Plus that would launch alongside the S25 and S25 Ultra.
The Galaxy S25 Plus will be a great deal for those who want a powerful handset with large screen. The S25 Ultra’s design might attract many, but the Plus variant has its own fanbase, which would continue to gain more consumers next year.
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Renders show that the Galaxy S25 Plus will have Z Fold 6-inspired flat frame and textured camera rings. However, the camera ring might not be as bulky as the one shown in renders, with tipster IceUniverse citing it as a CAD file error.
The handset will measure roughly 158.4 x 75.7 x 7.3mm – a marginal difference compared to the S24 Plus. Despite boasting the same 4900mAh battery, the S25 Plus would go thinner than its predecessor, measuring only 7.3mm.
It’s said to sport a 6.7-inch sAMOLED LTPO screen supporting a 120Hz refresh rate. A powerful 3nm processor will power the Galaxy S25 Plus. The chip could be either Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 or Samsung Foundry’s Exynos 2500.
Samsung will likely hold Galaxy Unpacked in January next year. We expect a whole new set of Galaxy AI features, pushing the boundaries of innovation further. One UI 7.1 also said to be quite promising, offering better animations and fluency.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE smartphones are getting One UI 6.1.1 update on Verizon network carrier in the US. This update brings new features and enhancements to deliver a better performance.
One UI 6.1.1 update brings a bundle of new features including Galaxy AI’s Sketch Conversion, AI photo styles, text auto-completion, real-time translation for calls and text in images, new PDF tools, and dynamic wallpapers that change with the weather and time of day.
Along with the new features, the update improves the system’s security and stability by fixing a bunch of issues to provide a better experience. You can install the update via Settings >> Software Update >> Download and Install.
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One UI 6.1.1 update for Samsung Galaxy S23 FE smartphone o Verizon network carrier in the US can be identified through One UI build S711USQU5CXH8.
Users will have to download a 2.5GB software package to install the update. The update is currently rolling out to locked models and will expand soon. However, Galaxy S23 FE users are already enjoying the update in India and Korea.
Aside from this, Samsung is regularly working to make the One UI 7 Beta update available for the latest Galaxy flagships. This beta update lets Galaxy users enjoy new features and improvements of One UI 7 ahead of the official release. While the specific date has not been revealed yet, expected to be released soon.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus existence confirmed in a new battery leak. The company will likely fuel the S25 Plus with the same battery as its predecessor. Is 4900mAh enough in 2025 when rival brands considering 5500mAh and beyond?
The Galaxy S25 Plus could be equipped with a 4900mAh battery. GalaxyClub reports that the S25+’s battery will have a rated capacity of 4,755mAh. It suggests that no battery upgrade in this year’s Plus model, unlike the Galaxy S24 series.
Samsung could launch the Galaxy S25 lineup in January 2025. Since the battery upgrade isn’t likely, the efficiency is expected to be improved. This year’s flagship models will use a 3nm-based chipset, compared to the 4nm of the S24 series.
This generational change is massive, as the smaller chip size will result in increased battery life. That said, the same 4900mAh battery is quite promising – paired with optimized software, it will marginally boost the performance.
While Chinese phone makers upping the battery capacity game, Samsung fans shouldn’t have to worry about it. It is noted that flagship Galaxy phones offer better battery performance than their rivals having larger battery cells.
The Galaxy S25 Plus will most likely use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Galaxy chip. It is being manufactured by TSMC using its 3nm process technology. Therefore, we can expect a slight increment in terms of battery efficiency.