Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is the company’s latest affordable 5G phone

It was just a few days ago when a leak revealed the Galaxy A32 5G. Now, the device is official, and Samsung confirmed it’ll be available beginning February 12 for €279 for the 64GB model and €299 for the 128GB model. The device comes in black, white, blue, and violet.

The low price point makes the Galaxy A32 5G one of the most affordable 5G devices on the market and fortifies Samsung’s commitment to offering devices at seemingly every imaginable price. But just because it’s cheap doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot to love. Samsung’s new device offers a sleek design, a triple-camera system, and an expansive 6.5-inch Infinity-V display.

“It all comes wrapped in a brand new soft-edge, iconic design with a minimal camera housing and seamless back that updates the Galaxy A series for the modern era,” Samsung said.

In addition, the Galaxy A32 5G offers up to 8GB of RAM, microSD card expansion, an Octa-Core processor (supposedly MediaTek’s Dimensity 720), and a 5,000mAh battery. The device also features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor—something that some people might find convenient when facial recognition is obstructed by face masks.

Ahead of today’s announcement, it was reported the Galaxy A32 5G would be available through AT&T and T-Mobile here in the U.S. However, there’s no mention of the device coming stateside yet. Instead, today’s announcement mentions imminent availability in the Samsung online shop and in German stores. The device won’t launch for another month, so perhaps we’ll learn about expanded availability before then.

If you’re uninterested in picking up an affordable 5G device, Samsung is on the verge of introducing a trio of premium devices on January 14. We know pretty much all there is about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S21 series, along with the Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy SmartTag, but in case you need a refresher, you can read up on our extensive coverage.

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ASUS unveils new ZenBook Duo models, a ProArt Display, and a TUF Gaming laptop

ASUS unveiled a bunch of new products under its ROG gaming brand yesterday, and today we have some more announcements from the company’s main brand. The company has introduced an OLED version of its dual-screen ZenBook Pro Duo 15, the TUF Dash 15 gaming notebook, ZenBook Duo 14, VivoBook S14, ExpertBook B9450CEA (vPro), Chromebook Flip CX5/C536, Chromebook CX9, and ASUS BR1100 for education. ASUS also announced the ProArt Display PA148CTV and ZenBeam Latte projector.

ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582)

Yesterday, ASUS announced the new ZenBook Pro Duo 15 SE powered by AMD’s new Ryzen 5000-series mobile CPUs. Today, the company has announced yet another variant of the premium notebook that now comes with a 4K OLED HDR display alongside a wide 4K secondary touchscreen. The primary display offers a 93% screen-to-body ratio while the panel comes with a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification, and Pantone validation.

ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED

As for performance, the notebook continues to rock Intel’s 10th-gen Core i9 notebook processor with up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM with a 1TB PCIe 3.0 X 4 SSD. It also comes with a healthy set of I/O ports including two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports, along with WiFi 6 (802.11ax) for fast wireless speeds.

ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482)

The new ZenBook Duo 14 offers a similar dual-screen setup to the ZenBook Pro Duo 15. It comes with Intel Evo-verification, meaning that you can expect this laptop to offer an excellent balance of performance, style, and battery life. The primary 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display offers a 93% screen-to-body ratio and up to 400-nits brightness; it is also Pantone-validated, covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut, and is TÜV Rheinland-certified for low blue light. It also comes with ScreenPad Plus, the secondary touchscreen that is tilted by 7° for improved readability and reduced potential glare. The notebook is powered by the latest 11th-Gen Intel Core processors and Intel Iris Xe graphics along with the option of NVIDIA GeForce MX450 for discrete graphics.

 

ASUS ZenBook Duo 14

 

The battery on the laptop is said to last up to 17-hours for all-day productivity, and with USB-C Easy Charge, you can charge the notebook using a USB-C Power Delivery-certified charger or any standard USB-C charger. The notebook can be hooked up to an external 8K display or two 4K UHD displays using the Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports. Other features include WiFi 6 (802.11ax) enhanced with ASUS WiFi Master Premium technology and ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology, the latter of which lets you control the CPU performance by giving a boost of up to 40% in Performance mode.

The secondary display on both the ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED and the ZenBook Duo 14 comes with ScreenXpert 2 software and ASUS Control Panel, a fully customizable app on the ScreenPad Plus for creative professionals. Control Panel can offer intuitive control of creative apps, including brush-size adjustment, saturation, layer opacity, and more in apps like Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Premiere Pro, and After Effects, with more app support coming in the near future. Users will also be able to make use of the included stylus on the ScreenPad Plus that provides high-precision (4096 pressure levels) stylus support for writing or drawing.

TUF Dash F15

The TUF series of affordable gaming notebooks has a new member. The new TUF Dash F15 takes design inspiration from the ROG Zephyrus lineup to offer a really clean and slim aesthetic. It will be powered by the 11th-Gen Intel Core i7 processor and a GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU for great gaming performance. The notebook also comes with up to a 240Hz refresh rate display with a 3ms response time for reduced motion blur. For thermals, ASUS has added a large heat spreader and five copper heat pipes. There are also the new N-Blade fans that are designed specially to move more air by using a liquid crystal polymer allowing it to fit 83 blades per fan and ensuring strength to withstand high rpm speeds. It also comes with a self-cleaning cooling module for long-term stability and performance and updated anti-dust tunnels.

The notebook is rated to offer up to 16.6 hours of battery life while watching videos and it can be charged via the USB Type-C port. Speaking of which, this one also comes with a Thunderbolt 4 port, and just like the last-gen TUF notebooks, there is military-grade durability to make it resistant against everyday knocks and bumps to extreme temperatures.

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S435)

ASUS VivoBook S14

The new VivoBook S14 ultrabook also got Intel Evo certification and is said to be the lightest 14-inch VivoBook model. The notebook is powered by the latest 11th-Gen Intel Core i7 processor with Intel Iris Xe graphics, 16GB memory, and Intel Optane Memory H10. It also comes with a 1TB PCIe SSD alongside ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology. With a four-sided NanoEdge 14-inch display, you get a 90% screen-to-body ratio, and the display is TÜV Rheinland certified for low blue-light emissions. The notebook comes with a sleek design having a 15.9mm thickness and weight of 1.3kgs. The VivoBook S14 also comes with Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports that support fast charging, 40 Gbps data transfer speeds, and video output to a single external 8K or two 4K UHD monitors. The notebook also features USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and USB 2.0 ports as well as a microSD card reader.

ASUS Chromebook CX9 (CX9400)

The new Chromebook CX9 is a premium offering from the company that meets MIL-STD 810H U.S. military test standards, has a durable magnesium-alloy chassis that is 16mm thin, and weighs just 1kg. Despite being an ultraslim notebook, it comes with up to an 11th-Gen Intel Core i7 processor with Intel Iris Xe graphics and an anti-glare 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display. In terms of connectivity, the CX9 comes with WiFi 6 as well as Thunderbolt 4, a standard USB Type-A, and HDMI output. The notebook also features Harman Kardon-certified dual-speaker audio, and for business-grade protection, there is Titan C security for storing sensitive information such as passwords and encryption keys. Furthermore, the Chromebook CX9 features a fingerprint sensor for password-free login and a webcam shield for added privacy.

ProArt Display PA148CTV

A portable 14-inch FHD IPS, the ASUS ProArt Display PA148CTV can be quickly connected to a PC, laptop, or tablet for quick creative tasks. The display offers 100% sRGB and 100% Rec. 709 color spaces and is Calman Verified and factory pre-calibrated to provide Delta E < 2 color accuracy. The display also features a 10-point multi-touch panel and an anti-glare film. With the ASUS Dial, which is a physical dial at the back of the display, users can control compatible Adobe software and Microsoft Surface Dial features. The Virtual Control Panel provides adjustment dials, sliders, buttons, and wheels, delivering programmable hotkeys. There is also an integrated on-screen display (OSD) controller to quickly adjust the monitor to your liking, and the two USB-C ports can deliver audio, video, and power input over a single cable. Additionally, there is also a micro HDMI port, a tripod socket for mounting purposes, and an adjustable metal kickstand.

ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9450CEA

Claimed to be the world’s lightest 14-inch business laptop, the ExpertBook B9 also qualifies for the Intel Evo platform. It’s powered by the latest 11th-gen Intel Core i7 vPro processor and comes with built-in Intel Iris Xe graphics. It also comes with dual 2TB SSDs with support for RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. ASUS is offering two models: a 0.8kg model that comes with a 33Whr battery and a 0.99kg model with a 66Whr battery. The ExpertBook B9 also meets the MIL-STD 810H U.S. military standard and supports WiFi 6 and ASUS’ WiFi Master Premium technology. For security, there is a Kensington NanoSaver lock and an optional Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chip to store passwords and encryption keys. Other features include an infrared camera and smart proximity sensor to enable fast biometric face logins. Also, expect AI-based noise-canceling features and Harman Kardon-certified speakers.

ASUS BR1100

Lastly, there is the 11-inch ASUS BR1100 built for education purposes. Powered by the Intel Celeron N4500 or the new Intel Pentium Silver processor, the notebook comes with 16GB of RAM and storage options of up to a 128 GB eMMC and a 1 TB M.2 SSD. This notebook also offers military-grade protection to withstand everyday knocks and drops with a rubber bumper surrounding all four exterior edges, and a spill-resistant keyboard. The notebook will be offered in a standard clamshell or convertible form factor. The BR1100 also comes with a TÜV Rheinland-certified display for eye protection, ASUS Two-Way AI Noise-Canceling Microphone, a noise-reducing camera, WiFi 6, webcam shield, and a microphone mute key for privacy. The battery is rated at 42Whr, and there is also an option for 4G LTE. There is also a full array of I/O ports including USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, HDMI, and a microSD card reader.

Model	Availability
ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582)	April 2021
ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482)	January 2021
ASUS VivoBook S14 (S435)	February 2021
ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9450CEA	Q1 2021
ASUS Chromebook CX9 (CX9400)	Q2 2021
ASUS BR1100	Q1 2021
ASUS ProArt Display PA148CTV	Q2 2021
ASUS TUF Dash F15	Q1 2021

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Guest Mode is coming to Google Assistant smart displays and smart speakers

Google on Wednesday announced a Guest Mode is coming to Google Assistant-equipped smart displays and speakers. The new mode, which can be enabled by saying, “Hey Google, turn on Guest Mode,” won’t save interactions to your Google Account.

“While in Guest Mode, you can enjoy popular features, like asking questions, controlling smart home devices, setting timers and playing music,” Google said. “Your device won’t show personal results, like your calendar entries or contacts, until you turn the mode off.”

When Guest Mode is activated on a Smart Display, users will hear a special chime and also see a persistent guest icon on the screen. If you’re unsure about whether the mode is enabled, you can simply ask Google Assistant. Once it is activated, it will stay on until you tell Google Assistant to turn it off, so it can presumably be kept on indefinitely.

According to Google, the feature is part of the company’s push for improved privacy. “We want to make sure it’s easy to control how Google Assistant works with your data as it is to play your favorite song,” Google said.

Guest Mode might come in handy when you have someone staying over and don’t want them to access previous searches or see what’s on your calendar. As we understand it, they’ll still be able to access some of your personal integrations, such as music streaming and custom routines, so it’s not like a true incognito mode. Guest Mode can be turned off by saying a simple phrase, so it’s not exactly difficult to circumvent.

Guest Mode is available on Assistant-enabled speakers and displays in English, and will roll out support for more languages and devices over the next few months. We already see it on all of our Google Assistant smart speakers and displays, including the Lenovo smart display. To learn more about the new mode, just ask, “Hey Google, tell me about Guest Mode.”

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The latest Samsung Galaxy S21 leak leaves nothing to the imagination

Just hours before Samsung is set to unveil its Galaxy S21 series, and seemingly every last detail has been revealed. The leaks over the past few weeks have been absolutely relentless, and now Evan Blass has shared more key details about tomorrow’s launch.

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— Evan Blass (@evleaks) January 13, 2021

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— Evan Blass (@evleaks) January 13, 2021

The images shared by Blass on Twitter appear to be of a landing page for the Galaxy S21 Ultra, along with other marketing material. The device will be the top of the line in Samsung’s Galaxy S21 series, featuring a quad-camera setup highlighted by a 108MP sensor. Blass also reiterates those who preorder the Galaxy S21 Ultra will receive the Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy SmartTag for free.

Here are some of the major details revealed by Blass:

• Galaxy S21 Ultra pre-orders will get you a free Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy SmartTag. Galaxy S21 and S21+ pre-orders will get you a free Galaxy Buds Live and Galaxy SmartTag.
• Galaxy S21 Ultra has a QHD display with an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate while S21 and S21+ have Full HD displays with 120Hz refresh rates.
• Galaxy S21 Ultra has a 108MP main sensor, 12MP wide-angle sensor, 10MP 3X optical zoom telephoto lens, and 10MP 10X optical zoom telephoto lens. S21 and S21+ have a 12MP wide-angle main, a 64MP telephoto, and a 12MP ultra wide-angle. S21 Ultra has a 40MP main camera, while S21 and S21+ have 10MP front cameras.
• Galaxy S21 Ultra supports 100X and 20X zoom lock, Single Take, 8K Video Snap, multi-camera shooting (Director’s View), and 12-bit raw recording.
• Galaxy S21 Ultra has a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus for protection and an AL7s10 metal frame.
• Galaxy S21 series features the 5nm Exynos 2100 processor (but likely only in Europe and India), up to 16GB of RAM, and 128/256/512GB of storage.
• Galaxy S21 Ultra supports WiFi 6E.
• Galaxy S21 Ultra has IP68 water and dust resistance.
• Galaxy S21 series comes with Type-C cable, SIM ejection pin, and Quick Start Guide in the box – no charging adapter or earphones included.
• Available covers include Smart Clear View, Silicone Cover, Protective Standing Cover, and some with S Pen slots for S21 Ultra.
• All Galaxy S21 series devices support 25W Super Fast Charging, 15W Fast Wireless Charging, and Wireless PowerShare.
• S21 Ultra has a 5000mAh battery while S21 and S21+ have 4000mAh and 4800mAh respectively.

Samsung’s Unpacked event will kick off on Thursday, January 14, so it won’t be long before these details are confirmed. You can find even more Galaxy S21 series details and coverage right here.

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Google investigates issues with COVID-19 contact tracing apps on Android

Google confirmed on Wednesday it’s investigating issues with Android apps that use the Android Exposure Notifications System to track the spread of COVID-19. Apparently, there’s one issue in particular that’s causing apps to take longer to load or conduct exposure checks.

“We are aware of an issue affecting Android apps developed using the Android Exposure Notifications System,” a Google spokesperson told The Verge. “Our engineers are investigating the issue.”

In England and Wales, where approximately 10 million people have downloaded the NHS COVID-19 app, Google’s system is reportedly having difficulty loading notifications. But it’s not just in the U.K.; The Verge reports the issues are affecting all apps worldwide that use the Android Exposure Notifications System. Google apparently doesn’t know what’s causing the issue, but is urgently looking into addressing the matter.

Google first announced its system for tracking the spread of the new coronavirus back in April, saying its system would use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) transmission to share data with approved apps from health organizations. The voluntary program aimed to use a contract-tracing method to help keep communities and health officials aware of where the virus is spreading.

“To help public officials slow the spread of COVID-19, Google and Apple are working on a contact tracing approach designed with strong controls and protections for user privacy,” said Google CEO Sundar Pichai following last year’s announcement.

A year after COVID-19 was first discovered and the virus continues to spread among countries all over the world. In places like the U.S., which is now beginning to distribute vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, cases and deaths continue to break record levels. Combine that with the wintery season, and you have a deadly cocktail that has required communities adhere to strict lockdown protocols.

Once Google fixes issues faced by its Android Exposure Notifications System, we’ll be sure to let you know.

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8 cheap VPN deals to help you stay secure in 2021

From social media sites to cybercriminals, it seems like everyone wants a piece of your data. Using a VPN is the best way to keep your browsing history private, and bypass restrictions.

Right now, you can save up to 96% on these highly-rated VPNs at the XDA Developers Depot.

FastestVPN: Lifetime Subscription

Optimized for P2P streaming, FastestVPN offers rapid connections and 99.9% uptime. You also get military-grade encryption, ad blocking, and built-in malware protection — covering five devices on one subscription.

Get a FastestVPN lifetime subscription for $19.99 (reg. $600), a saving of 96%. 

Ivacy VPN: 5-Year Subscription

Rated at 4.4 stars on iOS and Android, Ivacy VPN gives you over 1,000 masking servers to choose from. Winner of ProPrivacy’s BestVPN Award for Speed, this service is great for streaming, and it operates a strict no-logging policy.

Get five years of Ivacy VPN for $39.99 (reg. $597), a saving of 93%. 

Goose VPN: 2-Year Subscription

Covering unlimited devices with zero logging and strong encryption, Goose VPN is a great option for first-time VPN users. In the words of CNET, “With unlimited connections and a low yearly price, we think Goose VPN is something to honk about.”

Get two years of Goose VPN for $19.99 (reg. $349), a saving of 94%. 

The Ultimate KeepSolid Lifetime Subscription Bundle

This two-part bundle includes lifetime access to KeepSolid VPN Unlimited, described by MacWorld as “a great option for Netflix fans.” It covers unlimited devices, with high-speed connections and the option to deploy smartDNS for even faster streaming.

Get the Ultimate KeepSolid Lifetime Subscription Bundle for $59.99 (reg. $438), a saving of 86%. 

personalVPN Pro

Easy to use yet powerful under the hood, personalVPN Pro offers one-click protection with 256-bit AES encryption and support for most streaming platforms. You can expect “great speeds and excellent customer support” according to TechRadar.

Get one year of personalVPN Pro for $34.99 (reg. $69), a saving of 50%. 

MaxiVPN Premium Plan: 6 Month Subscription

Available on desktop, mobile, and streaming sticks, MaxiVPN is ideal for avid streamers. You can choose from over 300 speedy servers, with no logging, and military-grade encryption.

Get six months on the MaxiVPN Premium Plan for $12 (reg. $71), a saving of 83%. 

The Essential NordVPN & Password Manager 2-Year Subscription Bundle

Another great bundle, this one offers two years of service from NordVPN — winner of the rare “Outstanding” rating from PCMag. You get access to servers in over 5,500 locations around the world, and the protection of double data SSL-based 2048-bit encryption.

Get the Essential NordVPN & Password Manager 2-Year Subscription Bundle for $99.99 (reg. $406), a saving of 75%. 

Yodata VPN: Lifetime Subscription

With a choice of VPN protocols and industry-leading AES-256-GCM end-to-end encryption, Yodata VPN offers flexible protection. The service also keeps no logs, places no restrictions on traffic, and provides 99.9% uptime.

Get a Yodata VPN lifetime subscription for $17.99 (reg. $59), a saving of 69%. 

Prices subject to change 

 

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OnePlus 8/8 Pro receive OxygenOS 11.0.3.3 with keyboard height adjustment feature and bug fixes

Update 1 (01/13/2021 @ 06:43 AM ET): Download links added for EU builds. Scroll to the bottom for more information. The article as published on January 7, 2021, is preserved below.

Following the recent rollout of OxygenOS 11.0.6.7/8 for the OnePlus 8T, the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro are now receiving a similar major update over on the stable channel. The latest stable channel build — OxygenOS 11.0.3.3 for the OnePlus 8 series — brings a couple of new features and improvements to the devices. These include a handy keyboard height adjustment feature which allows you to raise or hide the bottom shortcut bar, a dedicated OnePlus Store app for the Indian market, fixes related to various stock apps, and more.

OnePlus 8 Forums  ||| OnePlus 8 Pro Forums

Here’s the complete changelog for OxygenOS 11.0.3.3 for the OnePlus 8/8 Pro:

• System
  • Newly added keyboard height adjustment where you can raise or hide the bottom shortcut bar for a better input experience (Go to Settings-System-Language & input-Keyboard height adjustment)
  • Fixed the issue of a small probability that the alarm clock starts abnormally
  • Fixed the failure to enable auto-rotate feature
• Gallery
  • Fixed a small probability issue that photos don’t display in the Gallery
• Bluetooth
  • Fixed the small probability issue that no pop-up window shows up when connecting Bluetooth headset
• Network
  • Fixed the issue that the WiFi connection failed in a specific situation
• OnePlus Store (IN only)
  • An intuitive and convenient way to manage your OnePlus account, get easy-to-access support, discover exciting members-only benefits, and shop for OnePlus products. (Please note that it can be uninstalled)

Thanks to OnePlus Community Member Breathout for the screenshot!

Download OxygenOS 11.0.3.3

As always, OxygenOS builds for current generation OnePlus smartphones are compiled separately for different regions. You can straightaway download the appropriate incremental OTA file or the full OTA package from the links below for your device model. For installing, just point the “Local upgrade” option in the System Update screen under Settings to the downloaded ZIP.

OnePlus 8

• India
  • Full OTA
  • Incremental OTA from 11.0.2.2
• Europe
  • Full OTA
  • Incremental OTA from 11.0.2.2
• Global
  • Full OTA
  • Incremental OTA from 11.0.2.2

OnePlus 8 Pro

• India
  • Full OTA
  • Incremental OTA from 11.0.2.2
• Europe
  • Full OTA
  • Incremental OTA from 11.0.2.2
• Global
  • Full OTA
  • Incremental OTA from 11.0.2.2

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Thanks to XDA Senior Member Some_Random_Username for the download links!

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