The July SMR (Security Maintenance Release) for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in the US is rolling out to both carrier-locked and unlocked units. The new firmware versions for the two variants are F916USQS2HVF3 and F916U1UES2HVF6, respectively. The update is already available on all major wireless networks, including T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, Xfinity Mobile, and others. The latest security patch is also widely rolling out to the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in Europe....

This explains why the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL got an update this month, without any new security patch. Launched back in 2019, the duo hit their “guaranteed security updates” deadline in May this year. Google recently said the phones will get their last software update by July. It should merge all pending security patches between May and July. But they got a surprise update this month. It’s a minor OTA (over the air) package weighing just about 10MB and doesn’t bring any new features nor does contain an updated security patch....

Telegram gets a major feature update Telegram gets a major feature update First up, we have what Telegram calls Group Video Calls 2.0. It now allows up to 1,000 viewers and 30 video feeds on group video calls. Those 30 users can broadcast video from both their camera and screen, meaning it’s useful for live streaming concerts as well as college lectures with notes. The company says it will continue to expand that limit further, “until all humans on Earth can join one group call....

The Exynos 1200 was expected to arrive as the successor to Samsung’s Exynos 1080 processor. But judging by the leaked specs, we can’t put the two in the same league. Launched back in November 2020, the Exynos 1080 is a 5nm processor targeted at smartphones in the upper mid-range segment. While the Exynos 1200 is also fabricated on a 5nm process, it isn’t as powerful in terms of CPU speeds. According to the leaked info, as well as prior benchmark and certification listings, the upcoming Samsung processor will have two ARM Cortex-A78 CPU cores operating at 2....

Get ready to celebrate Lei Day just like in Hawaii… ok, not really. But there are a few different things that you can do to make it a special tropical night for both of you. And the best news – they can require as little, or as much, preparation as you want! May Day is Lei Day May Day is Lei Day May 1st was traditionally celebrated as a start to Springtime....