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Galaxy S20 camera samples show greatly improved night mode, 30x zoom

February 10, 2020
We’re now just a day away from the Galaxy S20’s launch but that doesn’t mean the leaks need to stop, right? The latest is among the most interesting yet – camera samples, specifically from the Galaxy S20 put next to the Galaxy S10 and even two from the Galaxy S20+’ 108MP main camera. The images, courtesy of XDA Developers’ on Twitter are of an extreme night mode…
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MobileNews

Samsung airs Galaxy Z Flip commercial ahead of announcement

February 10, 2020
Well, the big Samsung event is happening tomorrow but the company decided to give everyone a sneak peek at what to expect with a full-blown Galaxy Z Flip commercial which aired during the Oscar Awards ceremony last night. The short ad gives us a full look at the phone from…
MobileNews

Android security flaw lets attackers send malware over Bluetooth

February 10, 2020
If you’re using a not-quite current Android phone, you’ll probably want to check for an update. Security researchers at ERNW have detailed a vulnerability, BlueFrag, that lets attackers silently deliver malware to and steal data from nearby phones running Android 8 Oreo or Android 9 Pie. The intruder only needs to know the Bluetooth MAC address of the target, and that’s…
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MobileNews

Infographic: 11 generations of Galaxy S flagships

February 9, 2020
We’re at the eve of the announcement of Samsung’s 11th generation Galaxy S – the Galaxy S20. This is a very important product launch for Samsung as it’s the first Galaxy S phone in the new decade (hence the jump from 10 to 20) and a phone that will be…
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Bug prevents Windows 7 users from shutting down their PCs

February 9, 2020
Microsoft was supposed to have ended Windows 7 support in mid-January, but it can’t seem to completely let go — and neither can some PCs, apparently. Many users on Microsoft’s forums, Reddit and elsewhere are reporting that their Windows 7 systems refuse to shut down or reboot as they normally would, claiming that “you don’t have permission to shut down this…
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GamingNews

Gaming’s TV ad spend drops nearly 88% in January

February 9, 2020
After a big holiday season, the gaming industry took it easy on TV advertising in January, with an estimated total spend of a mere $6.3 million, an 87.72% drop from December. Xbox accounted for nearly half of the total outlay, followed by Namco Bandai. GamesBeat has partnered with iSpot.tv, the always-on TV ad measurement and attribution platform, to bring you a monthly report on how gaming brands…
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