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Symphony Creative Studio users can create AI-generated videos and avatars with ease by simply providing raw video clips or speech scripts. The tool can also translate videos into multiple languages with AI-voice cloning to reach the global audience.
TikTok Symphony Creative Studio now available to all advertisers. (Image source: TikTok)
TikTok has opened Symphony Creative Studio access to all advertisers on the platform. The AI-powered tool has a variety of video and speech-related features that allow users to create compelling and effective content more quickly.
Many companies and creators are finding that an increasing part of their sales are coming from online leads. A greater percentage of younger users also get the news from TikTok versus other news sources, including traditional television. This affects not only elections, but also which platforms companies are spending their marketing dollars and efforts on. The global reach of influencer marketing on TikTok along with its proprietary algorithms for presenting videos makes it an effective platform to advertise on.
The Symphony Creative Studio leverages TikTok’s data on the effectiveness of its top-performing content to help create video clips for its users. Users simply provide raw video assets and product information, which can come from a web page link, and the Studio AI will generate an effective video using those assets along with licensed ones TikTok provides for free. Although such videos are labeled “AI-generated”, TikTok noted that one company saw increased sales from posted videos created from product URLs alone.
Users can also create virtual people to explain products, introduce companies, and present other information to viewers. These virtual spokespeople can be AI-generated from pre-built avatars or custom avatars that are built on the likeness of participating company representatives. This enables companies to continue using the same, popular spokespeople forever, even if one passes away. Symphony Creative Studio can also translate videos to other languages and use cloned voices to redub videos for a global audience.
Readers who need a new computer to edit their viral TikTok videos on can use an AI-powered computer like the Microsoft Surface Pro 11.
After providing video clips or scripts, the TikTok Symphony Creative Studio can automatically create AI-generated video mixes or scripted videos spoken by AI avatars. (Image source: TikTok)
Advertisers and creators can have their videos automatically translated into different languages using AI-cloned voices to reach a global audience. (Image source: TikTok)
Impressive performance and brilliant battery life at an easy-to-stomach price
Verdict The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is more than just a cheaper option in its product line – it’s a great phone in its own right. It may not offer quite the processing power or camera quality of its more expensive siblings, but the slight downgrades are well-worth the money saved. Not only that, but you get a full suite of Galaxy AI features, a beautiful display and incredible battery life, making this a mid-priced phone that’s absolutely worth considering.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: Two-minute review The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is a shining example of how to do a more budget-friendly phone right. You get a high-quality display, strong performance levels and even beautiful cameras – there’s a lot to love here. But of course, the real focus of the Galaxy S24 FE isn’t on its performance or even its price – it’s on AI.
That’s right, artificial intelligence – or as Samsung says, Advanced Intelligence – plays a starring role for the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE. You won’t miss out on the features found on more expensive Galaxy S24 devices (i.e. the best Samsung phones), so you’ll get full access to photo editing, transcription and text-generating tools. But how good are these AI features? Well, it’s a mixed bag.
AI transcription and translation tools work nicely – as does browsing assist, which offers a handy summary of web pages. You can generate AI-made text messages with Chat assist, which, while feeling intrinsically insincere, works effectively. Like Google, Samsung has leaned into the power of AI with photo editing, more than anything else. Photo assist didn’t work perfectly, with some issues around object removals and blurriness, but there’s plenty of good here. Sketch to Image is a fun inclusion, which lets you add an AI-generated piece to a picture by sketching… well, whatever comes to mind. But despite all of this AI focus, a lot of these features are hidden away in Settings – an odd decision given Samsung’s intense marketing around these new capabilities.
Beyond AI, though, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE hits the right notes in all the crucial areas. For instance, it’s got a sleek, minimalistic design – albeit slightly iPhone-like – with a beautiful, yet more low-key set of color options. The display here is excellent too. Sure, it may not be the sharpest and brightest on the market (with a peak brightness of 1,900 nits), but colors still pop and fine details seamlessly bubble to the surface.
Even though the Galaxy S24 FE has a slightly weaker processor than the classic Samsung Galaxy S24, it still runs fantastically well – even when using resource-intensive applications like video calls or AI features. Also, the combination of a slightly lower-power processor and higher battery capacity means the Galaxy S24 FE can live longer than the standard Galaxy S24 – it can charge at up to 25W too, so it doesn’t take very long to juice it up again.
On top of all of that you’re getting very competent cameras with 3x zoom – a very tasty inclusion for a phone that starts at $649.99. And that’s the beauty of the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE. You really do get a lot for what you pay without sacrificing much. If you’re an Android/Samsung fan and you’re on the hunt for a new handset, I’d recommend this phone for its top-rate value.
Let’s cut to the chase here, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE undoubtedly has an iPhone-like appearance. Everything from its smooth, curved corners to its low-key color options feels familiar. Is this a problem? For me, no. I’m a fan of the minimalistic, rounded look of this device, although those seeking out a more angular aesthetic may wish Samsung went down the Galaxy S24 Ultra path.
At the time of release, a total of five colors were available. Galaxy S24 FE has a blue color; Graphite; Grey; Mint; Or yellow. Gray is only added in the United States and yellow is only available in the United Kingdom. The color choices here have more of a professional than a party vibe, but, if you like a low-key look, this will suit your taste. I tested the blue version and it has a nice soft look – I highly recommend it if you’re interested in this phone.
One aspect that I also liked about the Galaxy S24 FE is the button placements. UnlikeApple’s phones, this has all of its buttons on one side. That’s especially ideal if you’re holding the phone in landscape mode. With this configuration, you’re less likely to accidentally press power or volume up/down when trying to play a game or take photos.
The Galaxy S24 FE uses scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass Victus Plus and Victus 5 on the front and back, as opposed to the Victus 2 glass used for the standard Galaxy S24. During testing, the glass never got scratched or scuffed, but I wasn’t a huge fan of how easily fingerprint marks would manifest on the reverse side of the phone. For durability, this phone also benefits from being IP68-rated and can survive being submerged in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for as long as 30 minutes.
So what’s the real difference between the design of this device and the standard Galaxy S24? Well, other than having different color options and glass, the main change is that the Galaxy S24 FE is both heavier and thicker. It weighs in at 213g, so although it isn’t exactly the heaviest, it’s far from the lightest phone on the market – even the standard Galaxy S24 is 46g lighter at 167g. Overall, I felt that it was well-weighted and perfectly-sized (even though I have fairly large hands) – making it a worthy option if you want a more medium-sized handset.
Design score: 4 / 5
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE review: Display
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Not top-of-the-range, yet still-sharp display
Bold, beautiful colors, especially in Vivid mode
Not the brightest screen on the market
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE won’t deliverquitethe same level of sharpness as the Galaxy S24. Sure, the resolution across both devices is the same at 1080 x 2340 pixels, but the FE’s display is actually 0.6 inches larger. The result? An imperfect, yet still attractive display, which will offer more than enough detail for the average user.
Whether I was browsing the web, generating images with Samsung AI or streaming video content, I found that the Galaxy S24 FE’s AMOLED display was beautiful. I headed over toYouTubeand tried watching some videos in 2160pHDRand the colors popped with definition and vibrancy. The default display mode of this phone is Vivid, which adds a bolder edge to bright colors, although a more conservative Natural mode is also there if you want it.
One of the more noticeable changes from the standard Galaxy S24 is a fairly significant brightness downgrade. The Galaxy S24 has 2,600 nit peak brightness, whereas the FE can only reach up to 1,900 nits. This was still a considerable step up for me personally, as I typically carry theSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, which peaks at 1,200 nits. So, if like me, you have a handset that’s a few years old, you’ll still be impressed by the brightness levels on offer.
If you want to play with a handful of display options, you’re in luck too. There are all the expected settings, like Dark Mode and Eye Comfort Shield, which limits blue light for night-time use. However, there’s also the choice to activate Always On Display if you want to have an uninterrupted view of time, date, and music information, even with your device on standby.
In addition, there’s the choice to disable the Edge Panel, which can be handy for swiftly accessing some AI features like Sketch to Image, but can also be an annoyance. I decided to deactivate the Edge Panel on my personal Samsung phone many months ago, having unintentionally swiped it open about 300 times (not that I was counting), so I rapidly took advantage of that here too.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE might not have the brightest, most crisp display on the market, but for the price you pay it’s very strong. Eye-catching color, a 120Hz refresh rate and customizable display options mean you’re sacrificing very little against the standard Galaxy S24.
Display score: 4.5 / 5
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE review: Software
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Neat Samsung DeX feature
What really makes the Galaxy S24 FE compelling is how it benefits from the same rich experience I’ve already seen with the entire Galaxy S24 line. Samsung’s One UI 6.1 runs on top of Android 14, offering the same level of customization and functionality as its top-of-the-line models.
As you’d expect, it’s big on productivity with similar features such as Edge Panels that lets me run a third app on top of two others running in split-screen mode. But what makes the experience even more satisfying is that it’s accompanied by Galaxy AI features. These consist of Interpreter Mode for quick translation, Circle to Search to Google anything on my screen, Chat Assist to change my writing style, Note Assist to summarize long voice recordings, and the host of photo editing tools at my disposal.
In fact, the Galaxy S24 FE gains the same new Galaxy AI features introduced on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 — like Sketch to Image and Portrait Studio. These are in addition to other staple Galaxy AI features such as Instant Slow-Mo and Generative Edit, which I’ve found to be pretty good at what they do.
There’s certainly a lot to unpack with the Galaxy S24 FE’s software, but what I’m also happy to know is that it’s the cheapest new Galaxy to come with Samsung DeX. I’ve previously ditched my laptop for a couple of weeks using DeX on a Galaxy Z Fold 6, and it’s no different here with the S24 FE. It truly is like having a computer in my pocket because of the desktop-like interface it offers when connected to a monitor.
And to top it all off, the Galaxy S24 FE gets treated to the same 7 years of major software and security updates support that Samsung gives its premier S24 phones. You really won’t find a more functional phone at this price.
Software score: 4 / 5
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE review: Cameras
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Crisp 3x zoom
Pictures could be sharper in lower light
Beautiful 8K, 30fps video
It’s good news if you’re a keen photographer, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE offers great camera quality – and you’re not sacrificing much compared to the standard Galaxy S24.
The main alteration Samsung has made versus its flagship phone is that the Galaxy S24 FE uses an 8MP sensor for 3x optical zoom – that’s a slight downgrade from the Galaxy S24, which uses a 10MP sensor. This isn’t a big deal – the 3x zoom quality is still sharp, and getting real zoom in a phone at this price-point is great. Competitors, like the Apple iPhone 15 and Google Pixel 8, pass on 3x optical zoom.
When we tested the Samsung Galaxy S24, we were very impressed by the camera performance, and I’m happy to report that the Galaxy S24 FE did not disappoint. When taking photos outside during the day, people, buildings and environments looked natural. Photos had rich, defined colors on the Galaxy S24 FE, although they didn’t always lookultraclear in lower-light indoor environments.
You don’t just get strong quality from the Galaxy S24 FE, there are also plenty of options to mess around with. For example, there’s a lineup of additional photo and video modes, including Dual Record for filming with both front and rear cameras and Food for… well, you get the idea.
Videos shot with the Galaxy S24 FE look great. You can even record in phenomenal8K, 30fps quality, which is perfect for capturing unforgettable moments at live sport events or concerts. Video calls fare very well too. I took plenty during my time with the Galaxy S24 FE and although a lot of quality depends on network speed, my personal Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 didn’t have such a sharp picture, even on the same WiFi.
That’s not to mention the AI photo tools, including Photo Assist, which lets you change the size of objects, move them elsewhere in an image, remove them entirely, or transform them into something else with generative AI. There’s also Sketch to Image which lets you doodle anything from a hedgehog to the Eiffel Tower on your existing photos, and an AI generated image will be inserted. These are all fun enough to use, but can ultimately feel a little bit unpolished and gimmicky.
Cameras score: 4 / 5
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE review: Performance
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Only slightly weaker processor than classic Galaxy S24
Solid 8GB of RAM
AI load times can be a little long
Given that it’s a considerable $150 less than the Samsung Galaxy S24, the Galaxy S24 FE doesn’t take too much of a dip performance-wise.
The key difference here is that the Galaxy 24 FE adds an ‘e’ onto the end of the Galaxy S24’s Exynos 2400 processor. So what’s the deal with the Exynos 2400e? Well, it’s essentially a weaker chipset that, while offering slightly slower processing speeds, also cuts down on power consumption. Paired with the Galaxy S24 FE’s higher-capacity battery, you’ll get lots of life out of this phone.
In normal use, I found the Samsung Galaxy 24 FE to be a responsive and competent multi-tasker that very rarely left me wanting more in terms of processing speeds. Even when screen sharing on a video call and having multiple other apps open, I didn’t experience any slow-down while scrolling through apps.
The Galaxy 24 FE is packed with 8GB of RAM, which isn’t astonishingly high, but given the price you pay, it’s a very healthy amount. To compare, the brand-new iPhone 16 models all have 8GB of RAM, too. When you combine this with a cool 120Hz refresh rate, you’re getting a super-smooth user experience, even if you’re using more resource-intensive apps.
That 120Hz refresh rate will no doubt be attractive to gamers. There’s even more if you’re in that camp – the Galaxy S24 FE offers ray-tracing, a rendering technology that produces more true-to-life lighting visuals in games that support it. More generally, gaming performance is good here. I tried playing Genshin Impact – a demanding game – and although it wasn’t frame-perfect, it ran very competently on a stable network.
One slight limitation worth noting is that you’re not always going to get perfect load times, especially if you compare this handset to a top-tier performer like the Galaxy S24 Ultra. I discovered that some of the AI features in particular could leave me waiting on loading screens for a while. When using Sketch to Image, for instance, I sometimes had to wait a good 10 seconds before my result would appear. This didn’t bother me, especially for a more budget-friendly handset, but if you want top-level processing, you might want to consider the Galaxy S24 or Galaxy S24 Ultra instead.
Performance score: 4.5 / 5
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE review: Battery life
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Even better battery life than the classic S24
Solid charging speed
Wireless power sharing for charging other devices
When it comes to battery life, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE performs fantastically well. For a handset that has a modest price tag, you’ll certainly be pleased with the usage time you’ll get from a full charge.
I tested the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE intensely. When I wasn’t sleeping, I was constantly using it, whether playing music via Spotify, watching YouTube in 2160p, playing games, taking photos and videos, or playing around with AI. Through it all, this phone stayed alive over the span of more than a day of use – that’s going to be enough for pretty much anyone.
What makes this even tastier is that you’re actually getting considerably more battery capacity from the Galaxy S24 FE than you’d get with an original Galaxy S24. This troublemaker has a 4,700 mAh battery – 700 mAh more than the Galaxy S24.
The Galaxy S24 FE can charge at up to 25W, which is the same as the Galaxy S24. I found that I was able to fully recharge the Galaxy S24 FE in under one hour and 30 minutes. That’s not game-changing, but it’s speedy enough.
The phone is compatible with wireless charging, and there’s a neat little feature called wireless power sharing available, too. This allows you to wirelessly charge another device by placing it against the back of the Galaxy S24 FE. When testing this with my Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4, it worked perfectly – just don’t expect your device to get juiced up in a flash.
My issue is that the feature is hidden. I knew of it from my own personal use, but it may not be easy to find unless you go on an expedition through the Settings realm.
Battery life score: 5 / 5
Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
Attributes
Notes
Rating
Design
Neat, minimalistic look, reminiscent of recent iPhone models.
4/5
Display
Sharp display with rich colors, though not brightest out there.
4.5/5
Software
Decent amount of AI features, though not fully refined, UI not the simplest.
4/5
Cameras
Solid detail, 3x zoom, 8K 30fps video.
4/5
Performance
Can easily handle more intensive tasks, 120Hz refresh rate, great for gaming.
4.5/5
Battery life
Excellent battery life with fast charging and wireless power sharing.
5/5
Buy it if…
You want to access Galaxy AI without breaking the bank Good news – despite being a cheaper alternative to the Galaxy S24, the Galaxy S24 FE is packed full of AI. Photo Assist, Sketch to Image, translation tools and more – it’s all here and you don’t have to pay top dollar.
You want a phone with 3x zoom A lot of phones in this price range, or even slightly higher – I’m looking at you iPhone 15 and Google Pixel 8 – don’t offer 3x optical zoom. If you want to get impressive clarity from a distance, the Galaxy S24 FE is an awesome option.
Don’t buy it if…
You want S-tier performance For a more budget-friendly handset, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE offers fantastic performance. However, it’s not going to compete with top devices like the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Bear that in mind if you want the most processing power available.
You want the simplest user experience possible If you want easily-digestible software, the Galaxy S24 FE might not be for you. iPhone users may take a while to warm to the more complex Settings, in particular, especially with a lot of useful options hidden away in sub-menus.
The latest patent rumours and leaks suggest that Samsung’s next big move in the foldable phone market could create quite a buzz.
With its Foundry division facing significant losses and supposedly disappointing sales from the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, Samsung seems ready to try something new.
The recently leaked patents (via Android Headlines) reveal some jaw-dropping designs for foldable and rollable Galaxy devices that could redefine what we expect from the best folding phones.
Samsung’s rumoured tri-fold Galaxy phone is something I’m particularly excited about. Imagine unfolding your phone not just once, but twice, to reveal a tablet-sized screen.
Of course, Honor released its Mate XT Ultimate in September, but it’s currently only available in China and it’s unclear when or if it will receive a global release at all. One of our contributors went hands-on with the Mate XT and was impressed, so I’d love to see Samsung give it a go.
Photo: Android Headlines
According to the leaked patent designs, this tri-fold device has a three-panel structure, with one of the three sections noticeably thicker than the others.
This thicker panel would house the crucial components like the camera, battery, and processing hardware, balancing functionality with portability. When folded, it maintains a sleek form, almost mirroring a regular phone, but when fully extended, offers the space and versatility of a tablet.
Samsung’s expertise in foldable screens gives them a leg up in making this a more global reality, but it’s not without challenges. The biggest hurdle appears to be economic viability.
Producing a device this complex while keeping the price reasonable is no small feat. But if Samsung can crack the code, this tri-fold phone could be the game-changer the company needs to win new customers and secure a lead in the foldable market.
However, if you thought Samsung’s tri-fold idea was ambitious, the concept for a rollable Galaxy phone is on another level.
Unlike traditional folding phones that open horizontally, this rollable phone would expand vertically. Think of a compact, almost square device (similar to the Galaxy Z Flip 6) that extends upwards into a traditional phone shape when you need more screen space.
For people who crave compact devices but don’t want to sacrifice screen real estate, this could be the ideal solution. Rollable screens allow for a flexible expansion mechanism, which means we could have phones that fit neatly in a pocket yet expand for a full viewing experience.
I’ve never used a clamshell phone for more than two weeks, but as a long-time iPhone 13 mini user, and a fan of smaller phones, this is certainly something that makes me excited.
Of course, patents don’t always lead to actual products. So we don’t know if Samsung will ever release this type of device.
What we do know for sure, however, is that next year’s Samsung flagship series will be called the Galaxy S25 series, and we’ll also see Galaxy XR headsets in 2025.
New emoji proposals have been put forward for 2025
Unicode and developers will continue to refine the designs
Fresh icons include Bigfoot and a “distorted face”
Yes, there is an official organization in charge of emojis, called the Unicode Consortium – and it’s just put forward its annual proposal for the new graphics we might be seeing on thebest iPhonesandbest Android phones in the next year or two.
There are plenty of interesting additionsin the list(viaEmojipedia). We’ve got a bulging, slightly overwhelmed smiley (“distorted face”, above) that we can imagine getting used a lot on social media; there’s also a Bigfoot-inspired one called “hairy creature” (above right).
For the times when your friends or family are scrapping in a digital space – perfect for group chats, then – we have “fight cloud” (above left), which looks like the usual cartoon depiction of a brawl, with everything hidden with smoke and stars.
On the fighting theme, another proposed emoji features two people wrestling (see below). For nature lovers, a new emoji called “orca” would add to the number of marine-themed emojis you’ve got to pick from.
Emoji approval
（Above: Unicode’s sample images for a selection of the emojis proposed for Emoji 17.0, due to approval in September 2025.
Image from: Emojipedia）
（Above: how single skin tone support for the various 👯 People With Bunny Ears and 🤼 People Wrestling emojis appears within Samsung’s One UI 6.1.1.Image from: Emojipedia）
（Above: a selection of different 🧑🤝🧑 People Holding Hands emojis with single and multple skin tone support, shown in the Noto Color Emoji style.Image from: Emojipedia）
（Above: the NSAdaptiveImageGlyph API in iOS 18 allows emoji sticker images to be placed alongside one another as if they were Unicode-recommended emoji characters.Image from: Emojipedia）
Rounding out the Unicode 17.0 proposals we’ve got anapplecore, a trombone, a treasure chest, and a depiction of a landslide – so if you’re about to be hit by falling rocks and don’t have time to type out a full message, you can send an emoji instead.
There are actually 164 new emojis in the proposal, but we’ve covered the main icons – all of the others are skin tone variations on the ones mentioned above (in case you want wrestlers with two different skin tones, for example).
The procedure this year is the same as it is every year: the Unicode Consortium will continue to consult on these graphics and tweak their designs, before final approval on the official new emojis is given in September 2025.
After that, it’s down to Apple,Google, and everyone else (fromMicrosoftto Meta) to do their own takes on these emojis and add them to their various software platforms. In the meantime, you’ll need to rely on a sticker or GIF for “distorted face”.
New details about the upcoming Xiaomi 15 Ultra flagship have emerged. Although the official release is expected only in early 2025, photos of the back of the smartphone have already appeared online and confirm previous leaks.
The images show an improved design and new camera components.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra will feature a 50MP Sony LYT-900 main sensor with a 1-inch optical format.
The camera will be located on the left side of the rear panel. The device will also use Samsung ISOCELL HP9 and IMX858 sensors, as well as the ISOCELL JN5 ultra-wide-angle camera.
The smartphone has a modern look with a sloping body and a large module for wireless charging.
Xiaomi will unveil the model at the Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC 2025), although the debut in China may come earlier.
(Image credit: Future) Foldable display tech has advanced quite a bit over the past few years. We’ve seen the first tri-fold phone debut from Huawei and watched foldable laptops progressively get better, from the Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 16 and the HP Spectre Fold.
HP has since retired the “Spectre” name and discontinued its Spectre Fold laptop, but that hasn’t stopped the company from dreaming big in the foldable laptop space.
According to a recently published patent (spotted by MSPowerUser), HP may be developing a unique foldable laptop design. Of course, not all filed or published patents end up seeing the light of day, but I sure hope this one does.
A foldable laptop unlike any you’ve ever seen
Most foldable laptops on the market right now fold only in the middle — often hamburger style. But for the hypothetical folding laptop in the patent HP just published, it could fold in two places.c
Right off the bat, I’m thinking these two slightly folded edges of the display would be perfect for housing small productivity apps, like Clock or Calendar, or for music apps, like Spotify.
(Image credit: HP)
Aside from its folding edges, this laptop’s design is also unique in that the display is larger than the trackpad and keyboard. HP doesn’t mention any specific display sizes in its patent, but most foldable laptop displays we’ve seen so far have been around 16 or 17 inches, for what that’s worth.
Despite its potentially large display, this hypothetical laptop could close quite compactly. A patent image shows the laptop display closing on top of the keyboard and trackpad, then the display edges wrapping around the laptop’s chassis.
(Image credit: HP)
In the patent document, HP notes that “Flexible flat panel display technology, through the development of rollable displays, [has] allowed for the development of a lighter, thinner product that is easier to carry and store.” A foldable laptop that’s thin and lightweight? Sign me up.
Companies are achieving wild things right now in the foldable display space, likeLG with its stretchable screen that can twist and bend. That said, this unique foldable laptop patent from HP absolutely seems doable.
A patent doesn’t automatically translate into a product, but I’m hoping it does in this case.
The on-screen scam detection warning(Image credit: Google)
AI-powered Scam Detection feature rolling out for Pixel Phone app
Feature scans audio from incoming calls and sends scam alerts
Currently only available in the beta version of the app for US users
Having announced the feature back atGoogle I/O 2024in May,Googleis now rolling out its AI-powered Scam Detection feature for the Pixel Phone app – though for now it’s only available in the beta version for US users.
The rollout was announced by Google in ablog post(via9to5Google), with the promise that they’ll be appearing on other Android devices besides Pixels in the future. For now, thePixel 6from 2021 and all later Pixels are eligible for the update.
As we previously reported, the feature uses on-board AI to scan the audio from your incoming calls. If the algorithms detect that you might be getting scammed, you’ll see an alert to that effect on the Phone app screen.
“For example, if a caller claims to be from your bank and asks you to urgently transfer funds due to an alleged account breach, Scam Detection will process the call to determine whether the call is likely spam and, if so, can provide an audio and haptic alert and visual warning that the call may be a scam,” explains Google.
Local processing
The feature is available on all Pixels from the Pixel 6 onwards, including the Pixel 7a (Image credit: Future)
>>>GP5JE Battery for Google Pixel 7a While the thought of AI listening to your calls is a little unnerving, this is all handled locally, with no data sent back to the cloud: the Pixel 9 phones use the built-in Gemini Nano, and older Pixels use “other robust Google on-device machine learning models”.
While the rise of generative AI certainly has its benefits, it’s also proving to be something of a headache in terms of digital security. Fraudsters are making use of the tech to create scam calls, while the good guys are fighting back with their own AI operators.
The new feature adds to the suite of security protections already available in the Phone app for Pixels. Those protections include Call Screen, which can answer calls with a bot to see what the caller wants before you get involved.
In this early form inside the beta app, Scam Detection isn’t on by default: you have to go to the app settings (via the three-dot button in the top right corner) to enable it. Google is also asking early adopters for feedback on the feature, and how well it works, before rolling it out more widely.
According to a new report, Samsung‘s first tri-fold could measure up to 10-inches across in its unfolded state. However, it may do so with a completely different design than the one showcased earlier this year by the Huawei Mate XT. In the process, Samsung’s foray into the world of tri-fold smartphones could surpass the durability of Huawei’s first attempt.
Samsung‘s first ‘tri-fold’ may resemble the Flex G, pictured. (Image source: The Korea Herald)
Huawei has well and truly beat Samsung to delivering the first ‘tri-fold’ smartphone. For reference, the Mate XT is exclusive to China for the time being. However, there have been suggestions that the company introduce the device internationally early next year.
Seemingly, Samsung has been working on its own attempt for some time, though. On the one hand, the company recently received approval from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a smartphone design that looks similar to Huawei’s first tri-fold release.
On the other hand, there have been multiple reports from South Korea that Samsung is seeking to perfect the tri-fold design before mass-producing a device that it intends to bring to market. Now, ETNews suggests that Samsung may launch its inaugural tri-fold in 2025, albeit with a completely different design to what has been discussed until now.
The Samsung Display Flex S features the same form factor as the Huawei Mate XT. (Image source: The Korea Herald)
Incidentally, Samsung Display revealed a prototype almost three years ago that closely resembled the Mate XT. By contrast, ETNews’ new report claims that Samsung’s production tri-fold folds inward twice with two hinges, thereby omitting the wraparound section of the Flex S and Mate XT.
In other words, it seems that Samsung may have settled for the form factor showcased by the Flex G, another prototype that popped up at trade shows in 2022. Theoretically, this would make Samsung’s effort more durable, considering that it will have none of its display showing when in its folded state.
Moreover, utilising this Flex G style design may be possible using existing Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) standards. Reportedly, Samsung‘s Flex G-esque design will span 9~10 inches, which would be roughly 2 inches wider diagonally than the current Galaxy Z Fold6.
Samsung Display exhibited the Flex G in two sizes during CES 2022. (Image source: The Korea Herald)
Americans most frequently searched to relocate to Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK, data shows
Trump’s recent victory has driven many Americans to search about moving abroad(REUTERS)
Donald Trump may have a different immigration talking point since becoming the president-elect: Americans wanting to move abroad.
As emotions ran high after Trump won the presidential election on Wednesday morning, the number of Google searches to leave the country increased by 1514 per cent, according to VisaGuide.World.
From Election Day through November 6, search traffic for “immigration” related pages on its site grew by 338 per cent, as disgruntled Americans looked up where they had the best shot of moving to, the website said.
Pages with information about relocating to specific countries also gained traction. Norway was the most popular of those pages, followed by the UK, Ireland and New Zealand.
Germany-Visa.org also saw a 336 per cent uptick in traffic for pages related to immigration, with particular interest in the country’s Opportunity Card — a residence permit that allows anyone from a country outside of the European Union to live in Germany for up to one year to find a job.
Google searches in the US for migration topics are roughly 15 times higher this week compared to the week before the presidential election.
“Moving to New Zealand from the US” was the most-searched term, with searches for the phrase up 76 times from before Trump’s victory. Similarly, “moving to Germany from the US” was 42 times more searched this last week, and searches for “Moving to the Netherlands” was searched 32 times more, the site found.
Americans most frequently searched for information about relocating to Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
Apple’s latest iOS 18.1 software update introduced a series of Apple Intelligence features, including Writing Tools and notification summaries. However, some features were missing from the lineup, like Genmoji, which allows users to create emojis from written prompts.
Now, with iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 public betas officially available, the highly anticipated AI-generated Bitmoji feature is finally here for some users to try.
Here’s what you need to know about the Apple Intelligence feature that many people are excited about, whether you’re in Apple’s beta software program and want to take it for a test drive, or if you’re just curious about what to expect when Genmoji launches for all users.
What is a Genmoji? Genmoji initially debuted at WWDC 2024 back in June. Built into the iPhone’s emoji keyboard, the feature lets people generate original emojis with prompts. For example, “A sloth wearing a suit and tie.” It can also generate emojis of people using photos. Genmojis can be used not only in Messages but also in Stickers and Tapbacks. It’s also possible to react to a message with a Genmoji or with Apple’s message effects.
How to create a customized emoji with Apple Intelligence
To use Genmoji, first make sure Apple Intelligence is enabled. Then launch the Messages app, start a new message (or go to an existing chat), and click on the emoji keyboard located in the bottom left corner. Next, type the prompt into the search bar and choose “Create New Emoji” just below it.
After a few seconds, Apple Intelligence creates multiple versions of the AI-generated emoji based on that custom description. To save a favorite Genmoji, tap “Add” in the top-right corner to permanently include that new emoji to the keyboard.
To save a Genmoji that someone else sends, long press on it and select “Emoji Details,” which will display the prompt that was used to generate it. There’s also an option to download it.
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When is the official launch of Genmoji?
Currently, Genmoji is only available to users with Apple’s iOS 18.2 public beta. Note that there may be a waitlist, so users might have to wait a few days or even weeks until they gain access.
It’s expected that the feature will officially launch in early December.
What Apple devices support Genmoji?
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 16
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Max
iPad mini with A17 Pro chip
All iPads with an Apple silicon chip
macOS Sequoia support coming soon
Is Apple Intelligence supported in my country?
The only regions where Apple Intelligence is not supported are China and the EU because of certain regulations.
Regarding language support, it’s currently only available in U.S. English. In late 2024, it’ll roll out localized English support for Australia, as well as language support for users in Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the U.K. By 2025, Chinese, English (India), English (Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese will also become available.
