Samsung Galaxy A53’s first update improves camera

Samsung Galaxy A53’s first update improves camera

Samsung launched the Galaxy A53 smartphone in March, and it is now getting its first monthly update. In addition to the April 2022 security patch, the new firmware brings also takes care of issues with camera stability.

The package is named A536BXXU1AVCC and is already being seeded in a bunch of EU countries – Austria, Croatia, France, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic. More regions should be getting the update soon, with South Korea and India already looking forward to the next package.

If you didn’t get the notification already you can head to the Settings menu under Software Update and perform a manual check. The Samsung Galaxy A53 ships with Android 12 and OneUI 4.1 on top, and the maker promised “four major Android OS updates”, so the April 2022 update is just the first of many to come.

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Samsung is readying a Pokemon Edition Galaxy Z Flip3

Samsung is readying a Pokemon Edition Galaxy Z Flip3

Do you have a thing for limited edition phones and are a die-hard Pokemon fan? Well, Samsung will certainly catch your interest with its upcoming Pokemon Edition Galaxy Z Flip3 set to release in South Korea. The new Pokemon Edition Galaxy Z Flip3 is releasing on April 24 and those interested in snagging one can register their interest via the source link below. The limited edition bundle will be sold in limited quantities exclusively via Samsung Korea’s online store. Pricing info is not mentioned.

Samsung is readying a Pokemon Edition Galaxy Z Flip3

Samsung is touting this as the “greatest collaboration ever” and is paying special attention to the packaging. The whole ordeal comes in a large red box which encompasses a smaller Poke ball-themed box for the foldable phone. The image shows a black Galaxy Z Flip3 meaning the phone won’t get a special paint job.

The rest of the box contents include a special Pokemon pouch, a clear case with Pikachu stickers, extra Pokemon stickers, a Pokeball pop socket and a Pikachu key chain.

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Logitech unveils the Lift Vertical – A $69 ergonomic mouse designed for the WFH lifestyle

Logitech unveils the Lift Vertical – A $69 ergonomic mouse designed for the WFH lifestyle

Contrary to popular belief, Working From Home (WFH in short) isn’t easy or comfortable. It involves working for longer hours, and sometimes even over weekends. Logitech’s latest gadget is the perfect addition to everyone’s workplace arsenal. The Logitech Lift Vertical sports an ergonomic design that feels like the spiritual successor to Logitech’s MX Vertical mouse… albeit with a pocket-friendly $69.99 price tag.

Designer: Logitech


A part of Logitech’s ERGO Series, the Lift Vertical’s design is directly informed by its need to facilitate a comfortable working experience – “Feel better, do better,” mentions Lars Lauridsen from Logitech’s Digital Wellness lab. The Lift Vertical sports a uniquely shaped form, with a  precise 57° tilt that allows your hand to naturally wrap around it. The design’s origins began with the MX Vertical, which was inspired by the ergonomics of a handshake – the Lift Vertical follows its footsteps, with a refined design that’s 22% smaller than the MX Vertical, making it suitable for smaller hands too.

Driven by the need to achieve a ‘zen-like state’ while working, the Logitech Lift Vertical’s grip sports a zen-garden-inspired horizontal rib texture. The texture, Logitech’s design team explains, plays a visual role, in creating a pattern that inherently feels meditative, while also ensuring your hand doesn’t slip while working. The product’s zen-like experience extends to the buttons and scroll wheel too, as the Lift Vertical comes equipped with a new silent magnetic SmartWheel and 5 silent click buttons (left and right-click, two thumb buttons, and a button under the scroll wheel).

The Logitech Lift Vertical comes in 3 colors (graphite, rose, and off-white) to complement most workspace aesthetics. Portions of the mouse’s body are manufactured from post-consumer recycled plastic, mentions Logitech – with the graphite variant using as much as 70% recycled plastic, while the off-white and rose use up to 54% recycled plastic. The newly unveiled mouse also comes in both left and right-hand varieties, a feature that was missing in the MX Vertical.


The Lift Vertical is priced at $69.99, putting it squarely in the consumer category. The ergonomic mouse runs on a single AA battery, delivering a stunning 2 years’ worth of use on a full charge. It can connect with up to 3 devices via Bluetooth or the Logi Bolt USB receiver, letting you toggle through devices simply by sliding the cursor off one screen and onto the next. The ergonomic mouse also comes equipped with support for Logitech’s Logi Options+ software, letting you configure your mouse’s features and assign shortcuts to its buttons. The Lift Vertical is available on Logitech’s website and starts shipping this April 2022.

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Motorola Moto G52’s India launch date announced

Motorola Moto G52’s India launch date announced

The Motorola Moto G52 unveiled last week will debut in India on April 25. Flipkart will sell the smartphone in India. It comes with two colors – Charcoal Grey or Porcelain white.

The Moto G52’s promo page set up by Flipkart on its website reveals the smartphone will pack a pOLED screen in India instead of an AMOLED panel, rumored to be slightly smaller than the European version (6. 5″ vs. 6.6″).

Motorola Moto G52 India launch date announced

However, the screen will have a FullHD+ resolution with a 90Hz refresh rate, and the smartphone’s thickness and weight will remain the same. The triple camera setup on the rear will also be headlined by a 50MP unit.


Motorola Moto G52 in Charcoal Grey
Motorola Moto G52 in Porcelain White

Motorola Moto G52 in Charcoal Grey and Porcelain White

If the Indian Moto G52 shares the rest of the specs with its European counterpart, you’ll get the Snapdragon 680 SoC, Android 12, 8MP ultrawide camera, 2MP macro camera, 16MP selfie shooter, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 30W charging. But, we could see faster charging in India since Motorola has previously launched smartphones in India that charge faster than the global models.

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How Users Around the World Are Getting To Know the Galaxy S22 Series and Its Next-Level Camera

How Users Around the World Are Getting To Know the Galaxy S22 Series and Its Next-Level Camera – Samsung Global Newsroom

The Galaxy S22 series, announced earlier this year at February’s Unpacked event, has been designed to push the boundaries of what a smartphone can do, featuring Samsung Electronics’ most intelligent camera yet to let you capture vivid and crisp images, even in low light scenarios.

Since its launch, the Galaxy S22 series has been impressing users all over the globe thanks to a range of exciting events and collaborations put on by Samsung’s regional offices. From features at festivals to capturing the nighttime wonders of historic cities, the leading functionalities of the Galaxy S22 series have been being showcased in a range of innovative ways around the world.

In order to showcase how people have been celebrating the Galaxy S22 series and its next-level camera in unique ways, Samsung Newsroom has curated a list of some of the notable activities that have gone on since the introduction of this game-changing latest entrance into the Galaxy S series.

Going Global With the Galaxy S22 Series

Capturing the Night Using Nightography Mode in Lima, Peru

In Peru, Samsung hosted a vibrant night tour of the country’s capital Lima that allowed participants to capture next-level shots of the city’s distinctive architecture using the Galaxy S22 and its powerful Nightography mode.

As well as getting to experience the beauty of Lima at nighttime, those on the tour were able to document their experiences in full thanks to the S22’s powerful photo and video capturing functionalities. Learn more about the starlit tour here.

Capturing All Aspects of the Creation Process With Fat Cap Sprays and the Galaxy S22 in Germany

Fat Cap Sprays is a well-known graffiti artist who creates glowing works of art that grab attention. But due to the nature of the artist’s work he often works under the cover of darkness low lighting conditions have previously made it hard to capture both the artist’s working process as well as the end result.

However, through this exciting collaboration with Samsung, Fat Cap Sprays has been able to create, document and showcase his work from start to finish in almost any lighting condition with thanks to the Nightography mode of the Galaxy S22 series. Learn more about the collaboration and take a look at the video series Fat Cap Sprays and Samsung developed with help of the Galaxy S22 here.

Harnessing the Power of the Galaxy S22 Camera for Lollapalooza Brasil

As exciting spaces in which to spend time with friends and enjoy great music, festivals are the perfect events for making memories that will last a lifetime. Lollapalooza Brasil 2022 is one such space at which Latin American music fans can get together and capture their experiences both with their loved ones and their favorite musicians.

In order to ensure that the photos and videos you capture are next-level, Samsung Brazil has put together this handy guide showcasing how the Galaxy S22 is a festival must-have in order to take your photos and videos to the next level. To learn more about how features such as Zoom Lock and Director’s View are the perfect tools for recording your experiences, read more here.

Keeping Track of the Action With Dual Tele Zoom and More in Jakarta

The Mandalika Moto GP parade in Jakarta, Indonesia is a must-see event for tourists, locals and racing fans alike. It offers visitors a close-up view of riders as they pass through the lively city.

In order to capture the parade in all its glory, the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s powerful Dual Tele Zoom, capable of zooming in up to 100x, Director’s View feature and panning shooting functionality let eagle-eyed visitors capture the event just as it happened. Take a look at the stunning and action-packed results here.

Samsung Creates A New Guinness World Records Title With Epic Unboxing

In order to bring Galaxy users from all over the country together, Samsung India held a truly epic unboxing event for the Galaxy S22 series across 17 cities including New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai which saw 1,820 people simultaneously unbox the all-new Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Setting a Guinness World Record, the event showcased the anticipation of Indian Galaxy users for the all-new and ultra-powerful devices, and echoed the enthusiasm felt the world over for the latest iteration of the Galaxy S series. To learn more about this record-breaking act, take a look at the article here.

The Galaxy S22 Brings Light to the Darkness Through An Art Installation in Milan

At the core of the user experience of the Galaxy S22, and in particular its camera functionalities, is a fascinating intersection of technology and art. In order to showcase the artistic as well as the innovative capabilities of the Galaxy S22 Ultra and its revolutionary Nightography mode, Samsung unveiled a commanding art installation project in Milan for the public to enjoy.

In collaboration with C2C Festival, Europe’s leading avant-garde event, the immersive art experience, created by visual designer Weirdcore and featuring musicians and composers, paired continuous rays of light with a dark background for a mind-bending experience inspired by the transformative results one can achieve with the Galaxy S22’s Nightography mode. Check out more details of the installation here.

Spotlighting Young Creators, Backed by the Galaxy S22’s Powerful Camera, in Belgium

These days, young content creators have incredible potential, and modern technology is allowing them to create their own stories and share them with others thanks to the leading camera functionalities of devices such as the Galaxy S22 series.

In order to provide a platform for young creators wanting to get their start in the film industry, Samsung held a video contest in partnership with leading Belgian film directors, Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, with selected participants then able to attend workshops and flex their skills with the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s Portrait Mode in order to create compelling, high-quality video stories even in low-light conditions. Learn more about the competition here.

Fostering the Ultimate Galaxy S22 Experience Zone in Guatemala City

Cayala, a famed tourist destination in Guatemala City, saw its photo-worthy outdoor spaces transformed into an all-new kind of experience with the launch of Samsung’s immersive product experience space to celebrate the launch of the Galaxy S22 series.

With 4 experience zones titled Nightography, S Pen, Reflection and Mirror, visitors have been able to get to know the impressive features and functionalities of the all-new Galaxy S22 series in unique ways alongside the compelling backdrop of the popular Cayala district. Take a look at this vibrant installation.

Expressing the Galaxy Experience Through the Power of Music in Colombia

In order to highlight that all of Samsung’s devices have creativity at the core of their experience, Samsung Colombia decided to introduce the Galaxy S22, along with the Galaxy Tab S8 and The Freestyle, through a musical presentation that showcased the true identity of each product.

Featuring dancers, musicians and other leading members from the Samsung Colombia community. The presentation was a captivating experience that not only entertained guests but also showed off the unique power of Samsung’s latest products in a stunning way. You can read more about the musical experience by clicking here.

Showcasing the Galaxy S22 Series While Surrounded by History in Breda

Koepelgevangenis, located in Breda, the Netherlands, is a former prison built in the late 19th-century with a storied history, and has been designated a national monument by merit of its striking architecture featuring a monumental dome.

Understanding that the intersect of where past meets present is the starting place for future progress and innovation, Samsung held a launch event for the all-new Galaxy S22 series in the notable building, at which users were able to get to know the devices’ Nightography mode in all its glory. Learn more about this immersive event here.

Be sure to stay tuned to Samsung Newsroom for more on the revolutionary Galaxy S22 series and its game-changing camera.

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Samsung’s Smart Monitor Becomes a Million Seller

Samsung’s Smart Monitor Becomes a Million Seller – Samsung Global Newsroom

The secret to the M8’s popularity: stylish design and new features making your life smarter

Samsung Electronics announced today that its Smart Monitor Series has surpassed 1 million worldwide sales. This makes it a one-million seller.

The new do-it-all screens support Smart Hub, providing a perfect home office and schooling environment without the need to connect to a PC or any other external device. In addition, the monitor allows users to enjoy a variety of OTT services1 such as Netflix, Samsung TV Plus and YouTube.

On the back of the popularity of its first Smart Monitor launched at the end of 2020, Samsung has enhanced its lineup this year. Now, Samsung offers 11 premium Smart Monitors including the M8, M7 and M5.

In particular, the versatile new M8 features Samsung’s iconic slim design and comes in four, eye-catching new colors — Warm White, Sunset Pink, Daylight Blue and Spring Green. The stylish design of the M8 blends well into any surrounding, satisfying a range of different consumer requirements.

In addition, the M8’s removable SlimFit Cam, video conferencing solution app and other innovative display technologies are major drivers of its popularity, as people adapt to new lifestyles — such as working from home and home schooling.

The Smart Monitor M8 earned CES 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree from the CTA(Consumer Technology Association) in recognition of a wide array of its display technologies. Samsung started taking preorders for the M8 in the U.S., Germany, France and many other countries on March 28, 2022. Preorders for the product exceeded the company’s expectations, reflecting the product’s popularity across the world. In the first quarter, sales of the Smart Monitor series, including the preorder sales of the M8, increased by approximately 40% compared to the same period of last year.

” “The Smart Monitor is a revolutionary new monitor that redefines what a monitor can do and offers a wide range of functions to improve any home’s lifestyle. This was Hyesung Ha (Executive Vice President, Visual Display Business, Samsung Electronics). We are delighted to have reached this milestone and anticipate the demand we will continue seeing as consumers around the world want to live smarter every day. We are thrilled to have reached this milestone of one million units and we anticipate that demand will continue, as people around the globe want to live better .”

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Google Pixel 6a’s camera reportedly won’t feature Motion Mode

Google Pixel 6a’s camera reportedly won’t feature Motion Mode

According to a new report from XDA-Developers, Google’s next a-Series smartphone may not have one of the camera features introduced with the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. Motion Mode is a combination of machine learning and multiframe capture. It creates a blurred background that highlights a subject.


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Action Pan (2X) From Google Pixel 6 Pro review

As per XDA-Developers, developer Kuba Wojciechowski discovered in the code showing Pixel Tips pertaining to Motion Mode, the Pixel 6a’s codename “bluejay” explicitly excludes mention of Motion Mode.

Although the Pixel 6a will reportedly use the same Tensor chipset as the Pixel 6 duo, it is expected that the unreleased mid-range Google smartphone will use the camera setup from the Pixel 5a, including a 12. 2MP main camera and a 12MP ultrawide snapper. This may indicate that the older 12. 2MP sensor from previous Pixels won’t be compatible with this feature.


Pixel 6a render

Pixel 6a render

The Google Pixel 6a is expected to bear resemblance to the Google Pixel 6 and will be powered by the Google Tensor chipset. It will also have a 6. 2-inch OLED display. It will feature the old camera sensors to keep the cost of the middle-range Pixels lower, as mentioned previously.

The Google Pixel 6a is expected to arrive sometime in the next several weeks. Chances are that it may be announced during Google’s I/O conference, taking place on May 11-12 with an availability date of July 28. Other rumors suggest Google may be teasing the Pixel Watch during the same event.

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Motorola Edge 20 Pro is now starting to receive the update to Android 12

Motorola Edge 20 Pro is now starting to receive the update to Android 12

Motorola took a very long time to start its Android 12 update rollouts, only outing the first one in February, many months after Google initially released the new OS. However, since then the company has kept a steady (if slow) pace of release, and now it’s allowing another phone to run the latest software.

We’re talking about the Motorola Edge 20 Pro, a high-end smartphone launched in August last year. The device is currently receiving the finalized, stable update to Android 12 in Brazil, one of Motorola’s most important markets in terms of sales and brand recognition.

Motorola Edge 20 Pro is now starting to receive the update to Android 12

The update is rolling out over-the-air in the country, and as always this means it could take a few days (or even weeks) until it reaches all units out there in the wild. After installing it, your Motorola Edge 20 Pro will run build S1RA32. 41-20-16, which includes the March 1, 2022 security patch level – and that, as you may have noticed, is already outdated. But hey, at least you finally get Android 12. The rollout is happening for the Edge 20 Pro with the model number XT2153-1-DS, by the way.

Hopefully everything goes well in Brazil and then Motorola decides to unleash this update upon all the other markets where it sold the Edge 20 Pro. It will be here very soon. People have been waiting long enough already.

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The world’s largest algae growth pond uses nature-based technology to capture CO2 emissions

The world’s largest algae growth pond uses nature-based technology to capture CO2 emissions

Brilliant Planet, a renewable energy semiconductor manufacturing company, operates a 30,000-square-meter production facility where they capture CO2 emissions via the largest algae growth pond in the world.

Algae is like magic. Consumed by humans as a superfood, algae promotes healthy skin, produces essential amino acids, and contains Omega-3 fatty acids. Algae can also be grown on larger scales in sunlight. They absorb carbon dioxide like other plants and then release it into the atmosphere.

Designer: Brilliant Planet


For higher productivity rates, algae can be grown in controlled areas to absorb large amounts of CO2 and convert it to biomass and oxygen via photosynthesis. Brilliant Planet, a UK-based renewable energy semiconductor manufacturing company, is tapping into the magic of algae to create an affordable means of “permanently and quantifiably sequestering carbon at the gigaton scale,” as the company describes.


In 2013, Brilliant Planet began as a three-square-meter experiment on the shores of St Helena, South Africa. Today, they’ve grown into a 30,000-square-meter production facility based in the coastal desert of Morocco, where the world’s largest algae growth pond can be found. Brilliant Planet is a complete service that transforms algae into energy. Alga systems are available in large numbers all over the globe, but they stand out because it’s entirely natural.

Speaking about their nature-based operation, Brilliant Planet notes, “We’re different from conventional algae systems. We don’t scale up an artificial test tube with artificial seawater and pumped in carbon dioxide. Our nature-based system scales down the ocean to use natural seawater, nutrients, and CO2. This natural process deacidifies seawater, enhances local ecosystems, and also enables paradigm-shifting levels of affordability.”

In the ocean, algae blooms take place seasonally, but Brilliant Planet developed a natural process that essentially “downscales” the ocean to grow algae quickly all year-round. Through this process, the algae system can sequester CO2 at far less cost and at a much quicker rate than direct air capture plants that are meant to capture airborne CO2 particles. For nearly five years, Brilliant Planet has been running its test site in Morocco to much avail, leading to plans for larger demonstration facilities and ultimately a commercial facility by 2024.

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A Streets of Rage movie adaptation is coming

A Streets of Rage movie adaptation is coming

A Streets of Rage movie adaptation is in the works from John Wick franchise creator Derek Kolstad, according to a report from Deadline. According to Deadline, Kolstad wrote the script. Sonic the Hedgehog producer dj2 Entertainment and Escape Artists (Equalizer) will produce the adaptation, Deadline said.

The Sega franchise Streets of Rage saw its long-awaited video game follow-up in Streets of Rage 4 in 2020, continuing the side-scrolling beat-’em-up series that originated with Streets of Rage in 1991. The first game was published on Sega’s Genesis console and centered on ex-police fighting a crime syndicate. The series went on a decades-long break after Streets of Rage 3 — aside from re-releases — until Streets of Rage 4 came out in 2020 from Lizardcube, Guard Crush Games, and Dotemu.

The latest release was a hit; Polygon editor-in-chief Chris Plante, reviewing it for the site, said it was “everything [he] could have wanted from a true Streets of Rage sequel.”

Production company dj2 Entertainment has a string of video game-inspired live-action adaptations in the works, including projects based on Disco Elysium, Life is Strange, and It Takes Two. Sega has pursued numerous adaptations from its back catalogue, but with little success other than the Sonic the Hedgehog films. The publisher has previously announced live-action adaptations of classic Sega brands like Shinobi, Altered Beast, and the more obscure Rent-A-Hero. (Kolstad’s film is the second announced Streets of Rage adaptation. )

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