Samsung has never committed to building full-on augmented reality (AR) glasses, but a pair of conceptual videos that have been leaked on Twitter by WalkingCat suggest the company is envisioning a few interesting ideas in that regard. The videos look exactly like something Samsung would make, with one of them showing how one might navigate the user interface.
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LG Display may help Apple with foldable display development
While the rumor mill may not be pushing a foldable iPhone as hard as some other rumors (like the Apple Car), it's one that won't go away easily. Today, for instance, has a report suggesting a major company may be assisting Apple in development of that future handset.
Samsung’s billionaire leader has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for bribery
An appellate court has sentenced Samsung's billionaire executive Lee Jae-yong to jail time on bribery charges, leaving a signifcant leadership vacuum at the top of the vast conglomerate.
Apple is reportedly testing in-screen Touch ID for 2021 iPhone, developing foldable iPhone prototypes, and AirTags may launch this year
Right now, Face ID is the go-to biometric security measure for Apple's most expensive mobile products. That option replaced Touch ID in that regard. However, a lot of people out there want Touch ID to make a comeback for all products -- and that may happen.
Here’s what Samsung announced today
It's a little earlier than usual, but Samsung has just announced its newest round of products for 2021. That includes a few new smartphones, truly wireless headphones, and even a tracking device.
Samsung will unveil its new Galaxy S21 flagship at the January 14 Galaxy Unpacked event
We now know that Samsung will be officially announcing its next flagship smartphones, almost certainly the new Galaxy S21 lineup, later this month as the company just sent out invites.
A pair of foldable iPhone prototypes have allegedly passed internal durability tests
Foldable phones are all the rage these days, gobbling up plenty of attention. However, they're not quite yet the mainstream devices some companies might hope (due in large part to the price tags). That may change when/if Apple hops into the circus at some point in the future.
Epic Games tries to drum up support with influencers by sending ‘Free Fortnite’ loot boxes
"Free Fortnite" is the rallying cry Epic Games has been calling out for months now, trying to get people to listen to their demands. Apple (and Google) pulled the massively popular battle royale game Fortnite from their digital storefronts earlier this year (due to actions on Epic Games' part), and, ever since, Epic Games has been trying to force Apple and Google's hands to get the game back on those platforms.
Regulatory filings show Samsung’s going to ditch the power adapter, despite mocking Apple
It has been rumored for a bit of time now that Samsung is looking to ditch the power adapter in the box of some of its phones. And now regulatory filings have apparently confirmed as much.
Samsung may be developing a ‘Galaxy Smart Tag’ to take on Apple’s rumored AirTags
It has been rumored for quite some time that Apple is going to launch a Tile-like tracking device, probably called AirTags. However, the company hasn't gotten around to actually announcing anything quite yet. Which may give Samsung some room to beat them to the punch.
Apple reportedly moving ahead with plans for ‘folded’ periscope cameras that will improve iPhone’s optical zoom
The iPhone 12 lineup has a ridiculously good camera system, but things can always get better. So it shouldn't be a surprise Apple is reportedly looking for new ways to make that happen.
iPhone 12 Pro beats the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in a speed test
Apple is not shy about touting the capabilities of its A-series processors. That's certainly the case with the A14 Bionic, which the company introduced earlier this year.