Unlike all previous S Pens found in every other Galaxy S Ultra phone, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra S Pen lacks Bluetooth connectivity. However, all other functions of the S-Pen will still continue to work except the air gestures & the ability to use the S Pen as a remote shutter button.
Samsung argues that the reason lies in the popularity of the feature. Fewer than 0.5% of users were taking advantage of the S Pen's Bluetooth functionality worldwide & thus they removed it to make the S-Pen a bit thinner and lighter.
Coming to the insider part, the reason seems to be entirely different. The introduction of the Qi2 "ready" technology brought challenges such as interference caused by magnets, increased heat generation, and lower-than-expected usage rates based on logs. However, Samsung was able to resolve the issue eventually but the cost was too high to justify. Thus, they simply cut off the feature.
Now, some Samsung fanboi has took to Change.org and started a petition titled "Demand Samsung Mobile to Reintroduce Bluetooth S Pen for Galaxy S26 Ultra."
But do petitions like these have any effect on brands?
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Samsung argues that the reason lies in the popularity of the feature. Fewer than 0.5% of users were taking advantage of the S Pen's Bluetooth functionality worldwide & thus they removed it to make the S-Pen a bit thinner and lighter.
Coming to the insider part, the reason seems to be entirely different. The introduction of the Qi2 "ready" technology brought challenges such as interference caused by magnets, increased heat generation, and lower-than-expected usage rates based on logs. However, Samsung was able to resolve the issue eventually but the cost was too high to justify. Thus, they simply cut off the feature.
Now, some Samsung fanboi has took to Change.org and started a petition titled "Demand Samsung Mobile to Reintroduce Bluetooth S Pen for Galaxy S26 Ultra."
But do petitions like these have any effect on brands?
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Change.org
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Demand Samsung Mobile to Reintroduce Bluetooth S Pen for Galaxy S26 Ultra
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Thanks to advancements in technology you can now watch advertisements while fueling up your car.
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First Look at the Nothing Phone 3a Prototype
A PVT unit (production validation test) prototype of Nothing Phone 3a/Plus has appeared. The camera module looks similar to the Pixel 7 Pro with a huge bump as visible on the security case. Phone 3a series alongside CMF Phone 2 will debut worldwide on March 4th.
Model number: A059
Associated Pokemon: Arcanine
Code name : Asteroids
Processor: Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Battery: 5000mAh capacity
The cameras will likely be same as the OnePlus 13R smartphone. Thus, a 50MP main sensor (OIS) with 8MP legendary ultrawide and 2x 50MP Telephoto with NO OIS.
Nothing Phone 3a Plus
Model number: A059P
Codename: asteroids_plus
Associated Pokemon: Hisuian
Processor: Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
It is rumoured to have a periscope zoom telephoto camera.
CMF Phone 2
Codename: Galaga
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity SoC
Nothing Phone 3 will likely debut in Q3 2025.
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A PVT unit (production validation test) prototype of Nothing Phone 3a/Plus has appeared. The camera module looks similar to the Pixel 7 Pro with a huge bump as visible on the security case. Phone 3a series alongside CMF Phone 2 will debut worldwide on March 4th.
Model number: A059
Associated Pokemon: Arcanine
Code name : Asteroids
Processor: Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Battery: 5000mAh capacity
The cameras will likely be same as the OnePlus 13R smartphone. Thus, a 50MP main sensor (OIS) with 8MP legendary ultrawide and 2x 50MP Telephoto with NO OIS.
Nothing Phone 3a Plus
Model number: A059P
Codename: asteroids_plus
Associated Pokemon: Hisuian
Processor: Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
It is rumoured to have a periscope zoom telephoto camera.
CMF Phone 2
Codename: Galaga
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity SoC
Nothing Phone 3 will likely debut in Q3 2025.
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I want to meet the person who switched from iPhone 16 Pro to Nothing Phone 2a Plus (not even Phone 2) only because of NothingOS
The hardware of the smartphone doesn't matter to that guy because Carl Pei knows that it is possible only through cheap marketing by paying people around.
This makes it even easier to believe the claim that his Nothing company is just 1 failed product away from shutting down entirely.
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The hardware of the smartphone doesn't matter to that guy because Carl Pei knows that it is possible only through cheap marketing by paying people around.
This makes it even easier to believe the claim that his Nothing company is just 1 failed product away from shutting down entirely.
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Nothing teases Phone 3a with its telephoto camera.
If you look carefully, the videos shows lens switching and its transitions when the camera zooms. It is likely a 2x 50MP Telephoto with NO OIS. Phone 3a series will debut on 4th March worldwide.
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If you look carefully, the videos shows lens switching and its transitions when the camera zooms. It is likely a 2x 50MP Telephoto with NO OIS. Phone 3a series will debut on 4th March worldwide.
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New Play Protect features on Android protect against dangerous apps
- Play Protect can't be disabled during calls
- Chrome will ask you to turn on Play Protect before sideloading
- Play Protect will autorevoke permissions for dangerous apps
Detailsπ
π https://www.androidfaithful.com/google-play-protect-jan-2025/
- Play Protect can't be disabled during calls
- Chrome will ask you to turn on Play Protect before sideloading
- Play Protect will autorevoke permissions for dangerous apps
Detailsπ
π https://www.androidfaithful.com/google-play-protect-jan-2025/
Android Faithful
New Play Protect features roll out on Android to protect against dangerous apps
Google has just revealed how effective its Play Protect service was at protecting users in 2024, and it also unveiled some new security features that are available now.
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The situation is NOT good. (post summarized by ChatGPT)
Hector Martin discusses a controversial forced update for Google Pixel 4a that appears to significantly reduce battery capacity. The update introduces a new kernel, but it was built on an engineerβs personal machine rather than the proper build system, violating GPL rules and showing signs of a rushed implementation.
Critically, the update lowers the maximum charge voltage from 4.44V to 3.95V, which directly impacts battery performance. This change only affects Lishen (LSN) batteries, while Sunwoda (ATL) batteries remain unaffected. A new βdebugβ battery profile cuts capacity in half (3080mAh β 1539mAh), suggesting deliberate throttling.
Users can check their battery type by looking at the number next to the QR codeβ8230015901 indicates ATL (good), while 8230020501 is LSN (bad).
https://social.treehouse.systems/@marcan/113914172433692339
Hector Martin discusses a controversial forced update for Google Pixel 4a that appears to significantly reduce battery capacity. The update introduces a new kernel, but it was built on an engineerβs personal machine rather than the proper build system, violating GPL rules and showing signs of a rushed implementation.
Critically, the update lowers the maximum charge voltage from 4.44V to 3.95V, which directly impacts battery performance. This change only affects Lishen (LSN) batteries, while Sunwoda (ATL) batteries remain unaffected. A new βdebugβ battery profile cuts capacity in half (3080mAh β 1539mAh), suggesting deliberate throttling.
Users can check their battery type by looking at the number next to the QR codeβ8230015901 indicates ATL (good), while 8230020501 is LSN (bad).
https://social.treehouse.systems/@marcan/113914172433692339
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Google Pixel Hub
forced update for Google Pixel 4a
This is the forced update for the pixel 4a for those who didn't understand the context of the post yet
Google dual sourced battery for the Pixel 4a for cost cutting. The ATL battery models 4a are unaffected and going good as usual.
However, with the Lishen battery model, Google is quite serious with the 4a to avoid a class action lawsuit.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Pixel4a/comments/1id6zw8/attention_google_customer_service_said_device/
Google dual sourced battery for the Pixel 4a for cost cutting. The ATL battery models 4a are unaffected and going good as usual.
However, with the Lishen battery model, Google is quite serious with the 4a to avoid a class action lawsuit.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Pixel4a/comments/1id6zw8/attention_google_customer_service_said_device/
Reddit
From the Pixel4a community on Reddit: ATTENTION: Google Customer Service said device will be reset on 30th January
Explore this post and more from the Pixel4a community
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Nothing Phone 3a design will look quite similar to the Phone 2a
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Google Search adds new βBlock Breakerβ game
Google Search contains a number of built-in tools and Easter Eggs, with a new βBlock Breakerβ game being the most recent addition.
This appears to have been a recent creation that joins other Games & Toys: Memory game, Tic tac toe, Earth Day quiz, Fun facts, Spin a dreidel, Solitaire, Snake, Emoji kitchen, PAC-MAN, Minesweeper, and Animal Sounds.
In this block breaker game, some are harder to break, while others unlock extra balls, a longer paddle, βTNT,β dual blasters in a Space Invaders homage, and other fun curiosities. You can get extra lives in addition to the three you start with.
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Google Search contains a number of built-in tools and Easter Eggs, with a new βBlock Breakerβ game being the most recent addition.
This appears to have been a recent creation that joins other Games & Toys: Memory game, Tic tac toe, Earth Day quiz, Fun facts, Spin a dreidel, Solitaire, Snake, Emoji kitchen, PAC-MAN, Minesweeper, and Animal Sounds.
In this block breaker game, some are harder to break, while others unlock extra balls, a longer paddle, βTNT,β dual blasters in a Space Invaders homage, and other fun curiosities. You can get extra lives in addition to the three you start with.
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25 year old Rhiannon Evans of Wales, the United Kingdom, has been sentenced for a short stinted cyber harassment campaign which consisted of her farting into her cell phone camera.
As a result of an on-going child custody conflict, Ms. Evans began sending Deborah Prytherech videos of herself farting into her phone camera.
From December 22nd, 2024 - January 1st, 2025, Ms. Evans continued to send videos of herself farting into her cell phone camera, subsequently turning the camera toward her face, and smiling, to Deborah Prytherech several times a day.
Deborah Prytherech went to the police. Local authorities found the messages indecent or grossly offensive.
Representatives of Ms. Evans state Ms. Evans had been under the influence of alcohol and did not intend to cause distress to Deborah Prytherech. Court officials disagreed and asserted Ms. Evans smiling following each fart was sufficient to prove malicious intent.
Ms. Evans has been sentenced to:
- Β£100 in compensation to the victim
- Β£199 in court costs
- Abstain from alcohol for two months
- Complete 15 rehabilitation sessions
- A two-year restraining order prohibiting contact with Deborah Prytherech
As a result of an on-going child custody conflict, Ms. Evans began sending Deborah Prytherech videos of herself farting into her phone camera.
From December 22nd, 2024 - January 1st, 2025, Ms. Evans continued to send videos of herself farting into her cell phone camera, subsequently turning the camera toward her face, and smiling, to Deborah Prytherech several times a day.
Deborah Prytherech went to the police. Local authorities found the messages indecent or grossly offensive.
Representatives of Ms. Evans state Ms. Evans had been under the influence of alcohol and did not intend to cause distress to Deborah Prytherech. Court officials disagreed and asserted Ms. Evans smiling following each fart was sufficient to prove malicious intent.
Ms. Evans has been sentenced to:
- Β£100 in compensation to the victim
- Β£199 in court costs
- Abstain from alcohol for two months
- Complete 15 rehabilitation sessions
- A two-year restraining order prohibiting contact with Deborah Prytherech
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Alan Wake Remastered [Xbox]
1. Grab the free trial of Alan Wake 2 https://xbox.com/games/store/a/9PNZH065X7PV
2. Alan Wake Remastered should then appear as 100% off "Because of a recent purchase on Xbox" https://xbox.com/games/store/a/9NKB1B50PZLZ
3. If you get asked for payment info, you should be able to hit back and try again. I wasn't asked for payment info so idk.
I don't have an Xbox so I can't test if the game actually installs. This is definitely a bug so no idea how long it'll last and whether the licenses will be revoked later.
1. Grab the free trial of Alan Wake 2 https://xbox.com/games/store/a/9PNZH065X7PV
2. Alan Wake Remastered should then appear as 100% off "Because of a recent purchase on Xbox" https://xbox.com/games/store/a/9NKB1B50PZLZ
3. If you get asked for payment info, you should be able to hit back and try again. I wasn't asked for payment info so idk.
I don't have an Xbox so I can't test if the game actually installs. This is definitely a bug so no idea how long it'll last and whether the licenses will be revoked later.
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