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Rumor: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra prototype hints at Note 20’s return
Way back in 2020, Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra. A new rumor about prototype hints at the return of the Note 20’s design in the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The claim is for one of the five prototypes of Samsung’s next flagship.
According to the rumor, the Galaxy S25 Ultra could have Note 20 vibes. Not the Note 20 Ultra as it boasts a curved screen and sharp corners. The S25 Ultra could have a flat display, an in-built S Pen, and slightly reduced corners.
Recent rumors hint that the Galaxy S25 Ultra could get a Note 20-inspired design. It doesn’t mean the camera sensors will be placed on a rectangular island on the backplate. The sensor arrangement will be as per the signature design.
Samsung’s Note 20 series was iconic on its own, which became the last Note lineup. The company kept the S Pen functionality alive by expanding it to S Ultra and Z Fold models. However, the next year’s model promises some major design refinements.
The rumor says that Samsung has five test devices (prototype) for the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The nearly final prototype, which may enter mass production, is closer to the Note 20. It “leaves a strong impression” suggesting an elegant design decision.
Samsung recently launched its latest foldable smartphones. The company is preparing to introduce a new Fan Edition – Galaxy S24 FE next month. The Galaxy S25 series is expected to be announced in early January 2025.
The S25 Ultra could get a 6.8-inch flat sAMOED screen, 200-megapixel camera, and S Pen support. The phone will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for Galaxy, which is said to outperform Apple’s new A18 Pro processor.
The rumor aligns with the collection of rumors floated online. Slightly rounded corners and flat display decisions are already rumored. The frame may be quite thin and angular, offering an iPhone like appearance hand handling.
Samsung announced its first ring-style wearable in July this year. Now, Samsung launched the Galaxy Ring in Brazil, expanding the gadget to another market. The company has also started pre-orders that last until October 18.
The Galaxy Ring is available in three color options in Brazil. The available hues include Black Titanium, Silver Titanium, and Gold Titanium – and nine size options with a suggested retail price of R$ 3,499.
Sizing Kit: If the consumer indicates that they do not know the size of the smart ring, a pop-up window will open for the purchase of the Sizing Kit (costing R$ 99) which will automatically become a credit for the purchase of the Galaxy Ring later.
AI offers more accurate health analyses. The Galaxy Ring integrates with Galaxy Watch through AI to improve accuracy and precision. When paired with the Galaxy Watch 7 or Watch Ultra, the Ring’s battery life extends by up to 30%.
Samsung debuted the Energy Score system with Galaxy Ring. This AI-enabled feature makes you aware of how health influences daily life. You can use recommendations based on your current physical state to focus your efforts on improvements.
An AI-powered sleep algorithm analyzes sleep patterns including snore detection, sleep movement, heart rate, and respiratory rate. These details combined unlock Sleep Score to provide personalized insights, identifying disruptions and suggesting adjustments.
Galaxy Ring also supports the Heart Rate Alert, which provides instant notifications of exceptionally high or low heart rates. The notification arrives through the Samsung Health app integrated with Stress Monitoring.
Samsung has pushed a new update for its Weather Widget app with version 1.6.82.11. This update brings some important enhancements to improve user experience and performance.
The latest version makes the app easier to use and more reliable. Users will benefit from better performance as the app now retrieves and displays weather information more quickly and accurately.
With the weather changing all the time, having a widget to check updates is useful. This new update helps ensure that users get the latest updates easily.
In addition to these improvements, the update also fixes several issues that users had reported in earlier versions. By addressing bugs, the app will run more smoothly and efficiently.
Samsung Weather Widget is an important app as it keeps track of the weather. Whether you’re planning a day out or need to know if you should carry an umbrella, this app helps you stay prepared. With this update, the app becomes even more useful and personalized.
If you already use the Samsung Weather Widget, install it now to version 1.6.82.11 to enjoy all the new enhancements and improvements. The new update is available on the Galaxy Store with a package size of 42.3MB.
You can install the update via Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates. Also, you can directly download it from the third-party app link mentioned here.
With One UI 6.1.1, Galaxy users can enjoy changing photos that match the weather and time. If it’s snowing or raining where you are, the background photo will show that weather.
Verizon is rolling out the One UI 6.1.1 update for Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G in the US. This update is already live in Europe and Korea. The company will soon make it available in more countries.
The fresh update introduces One UI 6.1.1 features that make the performance of the device smoother. Also, it installs the August 2024 security patch to improve system security and stability.
Notably, the One UI 6.1.1 update adds exciting new features like turning your sketches into images, making photos look better, and auto-completing text on the Samsung Keyboard. You can now translate calls and text in images in real-time, convert voice to text, handle PDFs more easily, and enjoy wallpapers that change with the weather and time.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G users are getting the One UI 6.1.1 update on Verizon network carrier in the US via PDA version X818USQU4BXHB. The update is rolling out for locked models.
To check for software updates manually, head toward your phone’s Settings. At the bottom, you will get the Software Update section, simply open it. Inside the submenu, you need to hit the Download and Install button if your Galaxy fetches a new OTA.
Before you download, make sure to connect your device to a Wi-Fi network, or make sure it has a strong Verizon wireless network connection. In addition, ensure your battery is fully charged before starting the software update.
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