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Circle to Search on Samsung Devices Now Identifies Music Around You
Samsung recently brought Circle to Search and now taking another significant step with its mid-range A series devices. Samsung has now added a new feature music recognition feature to its devices. This feature works similarly to Shazam, but inside Circle to Search.
This new addition is available on Samsung devices with Circle to Search and version 15.32.37.28 of the Google app, which powers Circle to Search. However, it’s important to note that not all Samsung devices with Circle to Search that have that specific Google app version will immediately receive the new feature, as this is a Google-led rollout.
The rollout seems to be controlled by a server-side switch from Google. This means it might take some time for the company to flip the switch for every Samsung device with Circle to Search receive this new feature.
Once you get the update, activating Circle to Search will reveal a new button with a music note icon. By tapping it, the feature will identify the music somewhere near you or on your device. It even works if you sing or hum the tune.
Is this the end of Shazam? This is another way to do what it does, but it’s built into a feature that a lot of people already have on their devices.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series is set to be revealed at a Galaxy Unpacked event in January 2025. While full details are yet to be confirmed, leaks and rumors have started to stir excitement. The latest speculation points to a potential partnership between Samsung and Google.
Free Gemini Advanced Subscription with Galaxy S25 Series?
A recent teardown of the Google app (version 15.52.37 beta) by Android Authority has uncovered clues suggesting that Samsung might include free Gemini Advanced subscriptions with the Galaxy S25 series. This means that when purchasing a Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, or S25 Ultra, users could get a free trial of Google’s Gemini Advanced AI service.
According to the report, the length of the free trial might vary depending on the model:
- Galaxy S25: Three months of free Gemini Advanced
- Galaxy S25 Plus: Six months of free Gemini Advanced
- Galaxy S25 Ultra: One year of free Gemini Advanced
- While this information is based on code found in the app and hasn’t been officially confirmed, the offer sounds promising. If true, it would follow Samsung’s previous collaboration with Circle to Search on the Galaxy S24 series.
Additional Features of the Galaxy S25 Series
In addition to the possible Gemini Advanced trial, the Galaxy S25 series is expected to feature enhanced AI capabilities thanks to the latest One UI 7 operating system. Other rumored features include practical additions like Car Crash Detection, which would improve user safety.
Launch Date?
As the launch date nears, more details about the Galaxy S25 series are expected to surface. Based on current leaks, the release is likely to happen on January 22, 2025, with more updates expected in the coming weeks.
Samsung is soon going to launch its Galaxy S24 FE smartphone, and in recent weeks there has been a lot of buzz about it. Today, new leak has given us a detailed look at the phone through images showing it in four different colors: blue, graphite, green, and yellow.
While the leak doesn’t include a white version but it’s expected to be available once the phone is officially released.
The Galaxy S24 FE looks almost identical to its predecessor, the Galaxy S23 FE. Even the LED flash is positioned exactly the same as it was on the Galaxy S23 FE.
One of the main differences in the S24 FE is its flat aluminum frame. The side bezels will be approximately 1.99 mm thick, and the back will be made of glass. The display will be 6.7-inch Full HD+ resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1,900 nits. It will also be protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+ on top. Powering the device will be an underclocked version of the Exynos 2400 chipset.
The device will have a 50 MP main camera, a 12 MP ultrawide camera, and an 8 MP 3x telephoto camera. The Galaxy S24 FE will support 25W wired charging and 15W wireless charging. The Galaxy S23 FE was launched in October of last year, and it seems likely that the Galaxy S24 FE could follow a similar release schedule this year.
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Samsung Introduces Quantum5 Smartphone Featuring Advanced Security through Quantum Technology
Samsung has introduced a smartphone that is the Galaxy Quantum5 which was developed in collaboration with SK Telecom exclusively for the South Korean market. This means the device cannot be purchased outside of South Korea. The phone is made possible with the other partnership of ID Quantique (IDQ). The company is responsible for the advanced quantum cryptographic chip.
The key feature of the chip is its Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) chip. This chip uses quantum physics to produce truly random numbers for encrypting and decrypting sensitive data like biometrics and passwords. Unlike traditional random number generators the QRNG chip ensures higher security by reducing the risk of external influence or tampering.
Aside from its QRNG chip, the Galaxy Quantum5 shares most of its specifications with the Galaxy A55. It has an aluminum frame, glass front and back body with IP67 ingress protection, 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and stereo speakers, 50MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide camera, and 5MP macro camera on the back. The Galaxy Quantum5 comes with an Exynos 1480 processor, supported by 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. It has a 5,000 mAh battery with 25W fast charging capabilities.
The Samsung Galaxy Quantum5 comes in three vibrant colors: Awesome Ice Blue, Awesome Lilac, and Awesome Navy, with a price tag of KRW 618,200 (approximately INR 38,772).