Samsung Introduces the Most Powerful Foldable Phone in the World So Far

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Watch 5 are Samsung's newest and best foldable smartphones, which were just unveiled at the company's most recent Galaxy Unpacked event.

The technology in the Galaxy Z Fold 4 makes it the most potent folding phone currently available, but it only represents a little improvement over the model from a year ago.

First of all, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 has a new hinge that reduces the display's crease from its previous size and reduced bezels all around the screen. 7.6-inch, 120Hz AMOLED panel with a resolution of 1768 x 2208 pixels serves as the internal display. A selfie camera is located under the screen but is less noticeable than in the past because to greater density pixels above it.

This time, there is more display surface thanks to lower bezels and a more manageable 23:9 aspect ratio. The outside display is a 6.2-inch AMOLED panel with a refresh rate of 120Hz and an 832 x 2268-pixel resolution. Both displays have 1200 nits of maximum brightness, HDR10+, Stylus support, Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection, and Gorilla Glass Victus+. Water resistance of IPX8 is also available.

Unfortunately, the Fold 4 doesn't feature a separate storage area for the S-Pen, which is same as before. Instead, you may put it into the case that Samsung is providing for free.

Internals and Storage

One of the more noticeable improvements from last year is the SoC of the phone. It is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC this year, an upgraded model of the SD8G1 processor. There isn't a memory card port, and the storage is limited to 1TB with up to 12GB of RAM.

The phone will start up with Android 12 and One UI 4.2 on top. A "taskbar" has been added to the inner display's user interface by Samsung, making it more similar to Windows or the Mac. Along with a recent applications button, it offers your favorite apps and app combinations (which may run up to three apps simultaneously).

Cameras

Compared to previous year, the main camera configuration has also been improved. Instead of a 12MP camera, users now get a 50MP primary sensor (from the S22 series), which is coupled with a 10MP telephoto lens that supports 3x optical zoom and 30s spatial zoom, as well as a 12MP ultrawide camera. Despite the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1's ability to shoot 8K footage as well, you are still only able to record in 4K at 60 frames per second.

The under-display selfie camera, as previously reported, is much less noticeable than before, however, it only has a 4MP lens. Instead, a 10MP camera is located on the outside screen.

Battery and Pricing

Battery specifications are unchanged. The 4,400 mAh battery is still the same and supports 25W cable charging, 11W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging so that you may charge your accessories while the phone is being charged.

The colours Beige, Phantom Black, and Gray Green will be offered for the Galaxy Z Fold 4. The 12GB RAM/256GB storage model will cost $1,800 as a starting price.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Specifications

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip
• Octa-core CPU (Cortex-X2 running at 3.19 GHz, Cortex-A710 at 2.75 GHz, and Cortex-A510 at 1.80 GHz)
• Adreno 720 GPU
• OS: One UI 4.1 for Android 12.
• Supported 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G networks
• Display:
• Primary: 7.6′′ Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X with a resolution of 1768 x 2208 pixels; 120Hz refresh rate; 10-bit colors; and stylus support
• Secondary: 6.2-inch AMOLED with a resolution of 832 x 2268 pixels, 120 Hz refresh rate, and stylus capability.
• Memory: 12GB of RAM
• 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB UFS 3.1 internal storage No
• Camera:
• 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm, 1/3.6′′, 1.0m, PDAF, OIS, and 2x optical zoom on the rear (triple).
• F/2.2, 123, 12 mm (ultrawide), 12 MP, 1.12 m
• 4MP (under-screen), 10MP for the front (punch-hole)
• Colors: Phantom Black, Gray Green, and Beige
• Reader of fingerprints: Side-mounted
• 4,400 mAh battery, wireless charging, reverse wireless charging, and 25W fast charging
• Cost: N/A

Hackers get access to Punjab Land Record Authority

 

The data system of the Punjab Land Record Authority (PLRA) was recently accessed by an unidentified hacking gang in an attempt to tamper with the Land Record Management Information System. Soon after the hacking attempt was discovered, the authorities tightened its security.

On Wednesday, 24NewsHD made the details public via its TV station. The research confirms that PLRA has recently improved security.

A letter from the authority's Additional Director General to the Secretary of the Board of Revenue also discussed the breach and additional security measures for the authority's data system. The Director General informed the board that a number of rural centers and land record centers were used by these unidentified hackers to set up fake accounts and access data from the Land Records System using fake CNIC numbers.

All authorized employees at the Land Record Centers and Rural Centers Maal (Revenue) have been instructed to improve security by changing their login credentials and passwords since the hacking attempt. Operators will also need to use NADRA fingerprints to confirm their logins.

The Land Record System will also have the whole CNIC information for authorized operators, and false accounts will be subject to legal action.

Recent years have seen a significant increase in data breaches and leaks. Data from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) was recently exposed without being compromised. However, a hack that exposed the data of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) resulted in the release of a significant amount of private information.

Although Pakistan's government officials have been concentrating on digitizing their procedures and apps, it is obvious that improved security measures are required for all of these technological advancements. However, it is also true that there is almost always a way to compromise a data system, regardless of how secure it is.

Next Year, Apple will switch to USB Type-C from Lightning ports.

 

A USB Type-C charging case will be included with the next Apple AirPods series, according to the most recent rumor. According to rumors, Apple will introduce the USB-C port upgrade by next year.

Apple has made the decision to switch all of its products' Lightning connectors to USB Type-C ports in response to the European Union's decision to establish USB type-C as the industry standard for charging ports.

Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst of TF International Securities, predicts that Apple will introduce USB Type-C charging covers in 2023. He said that the Lightning port will be supported by the future AirPods Pro 2 this year.

It's unclear if the next Apple AirPods Pro will have a USB Type-C connector or not. In the upcoming months, the formal announcement is expected. Apple is reportedly planning to use the same Lightning connector this year, but we must wait for the official announcement.

Buds 4 Pro and Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro are now available.

 

At its most recent unveiling, Xiaomi presented the Mix Fold 2, a new and better folding phone. We also got to view a few other devices, like the new Watch S1 Pro and the Buds 4 Pro, in addition to the new foldable phone.

Watch S1 Pro

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is directly competed with by the Watch S1 Pro. Similar to Samsung's newest smartwatch, it sports a 1.47-inch AMOLED screen with 480 x 480 resolution, 600 nits of peak brightness, and sapphire crystal protection. It is 5ATM water resistant and features a stainless steel chassis. A silicone strap or a leather strap is an option.

A 24/7 heart rate sensor, SpO2 meter, sleep monitoring, stress assessment, and other functions for tracking fitness and health are relatively common. There are more than 117 sports modes, and a built-in microphone enables Bluetooth call taking right from the watch. Furthermore, WiFi and dual-band GPS are both available.

According to Xiaomi, the 500 mAh battery can support normal usage for up to 14 days and intensive use for up to 10 days.

For $222, the Watch S1 Pro will come in Black and Silver color variants. There is no information about a global launch, therefore it is now only available in China.

Buds 4 Pro

The most expensive wireless earbuds in the Xiaomi portfolio are the brand's new Buds 4 Pro. These earbuds include Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Bluetooth 5.3, 11mm dynamic audio drivers, and support SBC/AAC/LHDC 4.0 codecs. For the best speech pickup, each earbud has three microphones as well as a bone voiceprint sensor.

Battery life is 38 hours with the charging case and 9 hours without ANC. You can control music playing, pick-up calls, and more with the help of the pressure-sensitive stems, dual device pairing, and IP54 water resistance.

The new Buds 4 Pro, which cost $163, are now exclusively offered in China, just as the Watch S1 Pro.