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Samsung is one of the very few companies that still make flagship Android tablets. It basically has the field all to itself and even though the tablet market may be in a decline, Samsung is still committed to this form factor. That's why it's launching not one but two models of its upcoming flagship tablet – the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+. They will definitely be great devices with the latest in mobile technology but there's one thing that will prevent them from being truly great. That's the lack of an IP rating. We have long talked about the benefits of having an IP rating on a flagship Samsung tablet. That wish is not going to be fulfilled by the Galaxy Tab S7, though. We exclusively revealed the Galaxy Tab S7+ specs today and it doesn't have an IP rating. The same obviously holds true for the Galaxy Tab S7 as well. A dust and water resistance guarantee is one of the features that we wanted to see from the new flagship tablet . Samsung's high-end

Following several teasers and countless fan requests, Samsung released the full video of BTS unboxing their very own edition of the Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+. Both devices are already available for purchase in many countries around the world, with additional stock being on its way. That's largely on account of the fact pre-orders went better than expected , and it's not like Samsung wasn't expecting much, either. After all, the company didn't hire history's most popular boy band because it just wanted to sell a few extra smartphones, it did so to appeal to a rather broad demographic consisting of tens of millions. The BTS effect While it remains to be seen how the Galaxy X BTS campaign pans out in terms of sales, Samsung already reaped some pretty amazing rewards in the brand value department. The K-Pop phenomenon is hence primarily responsible for the new social media heights Samsung reached in recent months as BTS fans shattered all of its Twitter record

We've always said that if Google Maps is about finding your way, Google Earth is about getting lost. With Google Earth, you can see our planet like an astronaut from space, then travel anywhere on it in seconds with a click or tap. Even after an entire afternoon exploring cities, landscapes and stories on Google Earth, you'll have barely scratched the surface. Now 15 years old , Google Earth is still the world's biggest publicly accessible repository of geographic imagery. It combines aerial photography, satellite imagery, 3D topography, geographic data, and Street View into a tapestry you can explore. But Google Earth is much more than a 3D digital globe. The underlying technology has democratized mapmaking allowing anyone to better understand our world, and take action to create positive change. Of the billions of people who have used Google Earth over the years, here are 15 stories that have inspired us: 1. Responding to natural disasters . Two month

Editor's Note: Do you ever feel like a fish out of water? Try being a tech novice and talking to an engineer at a place like Google. Ask a Techspert is a series on the Keyword asking Googler experts to explain complicated technology for the rest of us. This isn't meant to be comprehensive, but just enough to make you sound smart at a dinner party.  A few years ago, I learned that a translation from Finnish to English using Google Translate led to an unexpected outcome. The sentence "hän on lentäjä" became "he is a pilot" in English, even though "hän" is a gender-neutral word in Finnish. Why did Translate assume it was "he" as the default?  As I started looking into it, I became aware that just like humans, machines are affected by society's biases. The machine learning model for Translate relied on training data, which consisted of the input from hundreds of millions of already-translated examples from the web. "He"

While it's still too early to be certain what kind of specs will the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition be packing come early next year, recent rumors suggest Samsung is – or at least was – pretty conflicted about the subject. Meaning that while the Snapdragon 865 is currently expected to be part of the package, Samsung was considering reusing the Snapdragon 855 up until recently. Nevertheless, the company is said to be planning on disabling the Snapdragon 865's 5G modem in select markets. The idea is to cut down on licensing costs in places like India where 5G infrastructure is far from widespread or doesn't exist yet, so using next-generation connectivity as a major selling point is out of the question. Strong competition is always good news for consumers Other Galaxy S20 FE specs that have been rumored about this week include a 50-megapixel main camera, an FHD Super AMOLED display whose refresh rate is still up in the air, and the ISOCELL GN1 , a first-party 50MP camera sensor

Samsung's futuristic whiteboard – the Flip – now supports two-way communications powered by Cisco Webex, one of the largest video conferencing providers on the planet. Announced by Samsung UK, the feature is simply called Webex on Flip and is already being offered to enterprise clients. In practice, the functionality allows users in different locations to share their screens and edit them in real time. Webex on Flip also extends to annotations, with its overall goal being to facilitate creative collaboration in meetings. Arguably the key selling point of the service is that it doesn't require multiple Flip whiteboards but is also compatible with conventional laptops and smartphones. In practice, the only actual requirement for sharing content to the Flip in real time is having a stable Internet connection. Samsung doubling down on work-from-home solutions The integration is enabled by Webex Room Kit Mini, an enterprise IT solution which packs a wider range of video confe

Samsung is expanding the list of issuers that support its mobile payments service. The company today announced that Samsung Pay is now available to TransferWise card members in the United Kingdom. What this means is that TransferWise customers in the United Kingdom will now be able to add their debit cards to Samsung Pay. The mobile payments service can then be used to make payments via those cards. Samsung Pay now works with TransferWise debit cards TransferWise isn't a conventional bank, it actually doesn't even have a conventional banking license. It's actually a challenger bank that offers electronic money accounts for individuals and businesses. These are multi-currency accounts that can send, receive, hold and convert multiple currencies all in one account. You could hold both USD and GBP in the account and if you make a transaction in USD, the debit card will automatically charge the amount in the relevant currency so that you're not hit with internation

Last year we announced the beta launch of Swirl, an immersive 3D ad format that allows people to interact with an ad in a new way. Today, we are making Swirl available to all Display & Video 360 customers globally. Swirl lets consumers engage with a product like it's right in front of them by allowing them to rotate, zoom and expand the creative in the ad. Swirl ads allow brands to illustrate changes in behavior, new technology performance, unique product features and more. Brands are seeing great success using Swirl ads for various campaign goals. This includes increasing consideration by showcasing product features, building brand awareness and delivering a great mobile experience. See how some brands utilized the power of Swirl over the past year. Purina ONE attracts new customers using 3D Swirl ads Purina wanted to show dog and cat owners how their Purina ONE pet food can make a difference in the health of their pets in just 28

We've been following the development of the SM-A013F for a while now. It's a new entry-level phone that Samsung has been working on. The company is expected to launch it as the Galaxy A01 Core . Reliable sources have now revealed all of the Galaxy A01 Core's specifications to us. Earlier reports have suggested that the handset is going to have a removable battery. That is indeed true. The Galaxy A01 Core will bring back removable batteries for Samsung's entry-level handsets. Samsung brings back removable batteries with the Galaxy A01 Core The Galaxy A01 Core has a 5.3-inch 1480×720 pixel resolution PLS TFT LCD display with a 1.5GHz MediaTek MT6739 processor paired with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. The specs make it pretty evident that this handset is a very basic entry-level device. There's going to be a single 8-megapixel f.2/2 camera at the back and a 5-megapixel f/2.4 selfie camera. The handset does get a 3,000mAh removable battery which will certain

Samsung's upcoming flagship tablet – the Galaxy Tab S7+ – should finally offer a modern fast charging solution, as suggested by a newly spotted product certificate. This possibility comes shortly after another certification authority indicated the entire lineup may be stuck with 15W charging that's ancient by technology standards. Now, however, it seems that at least the higher-end model will be adopting a standard worthy of its price tag. Published by Danish authorities in late June, the newly surfaced certification mentions three model numbers of the Tab S7+, all of which were already rumored about: SM-T970, SM-T976N and SM-T976B (the international Wi-Fi model and the Korean and international 5G variants). The certification mentions both 15W and 45W as supported charging speeds, so it seems at least the bigger of the Galaxy Tab S7 duo will be able to charge at 45W. About time for premium tablets to embrace premium charging standards With the Galaxy Tab S7+ featuring a

Samsung has made a significant investment in setting up production facilities for its mobile devices in India . The company has now started manufacturing its entire catalog of 18 smartwatches in the country as well. This includes certain configurations of the Galaxy Watch 4G. It announced the launch of the aluminium Galaxy Watch Active 2 4G in India today. This is the first smartwatch that Samsung has manufactured at its facilities in the country. From now on, at least the smartwatches that are to be sold in India will be manufactured there. Samsung smartwatches will now be Made in India The Galaxy Watch Active 2 4G has previously been available in India. It was actually launched in the country seven months ago . It has an eSIM with carriers like Airtel and Jio supporting it. The LTE variant is only available in 44mm and is offered in Cloud Silver, Aqua Black and Pink Gold colors. Customers in India will be able to pick up the smartwatch in its aluminium finish starting July 1

One of Samsung's most compelling budget smartphones is finally available in the Netherlands. The Galaxy M31 is now available for purchase in the country. Samsung previously kept the Galaxy M series limited to India but it has gradually been launching newer models in more markets. The Galaxy M31 in particular has made its way to Europe already. It's available in Spain and the United Kingdom . The handset has also been released in other markets across Asia, including Vietnam and Malaysia. Netherlands gets the Galaxy M31 Samsung Netherlands today announced that the Galaxy M31 is now available for purchase in the country. Coolblue and Bol.com, major online retailers, are exclusively selling this handset online for €279. The handset can be purchased in black and blue colors. The Galaxy M31 features some impressive specs for smartphones in its price range. It has a 6.4-inch Full HD+ resolution Super AMOLED Infinity-U display , an Exynos 9611 processor with 6GB RAM and up t

Samsung recently announced that it will roll out Galaxy S20's camera features to the Galaxy A51 and the Galaxy A71 . Today, the company has started rolling out the One UI 2.1 update to the Galaxy A71 in a few countries, including India, Poland, and the UAE. The update with firmware version  A715FXXU2ATG1 is now rolling out, and it brings along One UI 2.1 and the June 2020 security patch . It is a significant update and has a file size of 1749.73MB, so we would recommend you to use a Wi-Fi network to download the update. It brings new camera features such as a full-fledged Pro Mode, Single Take, My Filters, and Night Hyperlapse. The new software update also improves the performance and security of the device. Other new features include Music Share and Quick Share. If you are a Galaxy A71 users in India, Poland, or the UAE, you might have received the notification of the update. If you haven't received the update yet, you can manually check for the updating by navigati

The Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ are going to be Samsung's flagship tablet offerings for 2020. The Tab S7 duo is expected to be unveiled alongside the Galaxy Note 20 series on August 5 at Samsung's virtual Unpacked event , and we have already learned plenty about them, including what they might look like and some of their underlying specs . Now, reliable sources have revealed to us a mostly complete spec sheet of the Galaxy Tab S7+. Galaxy Tab S7+ specs include Snapdragon 865+, Sub-6GHz 5G support We had revealed a few months ago that the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ would feature 11-inch and 12.4-inch displays , and we now know that at least the Tab S7+'s AMOLED display will have a screen resolution of 2800 by 1752 pixels. That equates to a pixel density of around 267 ppi, so the larger display on the Tab S7+ will not be as sharp as the screen on last year's Galaxy Tab S6 despite the higher screen resolution. The display will obviously support the S Pen. It will h

Samsung has announced that it is updating its SmartThings Energy service to help consumers reduce electricity consumption in their homes. The new update will roll out on September 9 in South Korea. It can intelligently notify users to switch off their ACs or turn on their eco modes for lower energy consumption. The South Korean electronics giant launched SmartThings Energy in May last year. The smart home service monitors the real-time energy consumption of all the appliances and devices that are linked to SmartThings and then analyzes usage patterns to provide smart energy-saving tips and to estimate the power bills. It currently supports eight types of appliances, including ACs, air purifiers, clothes purifiers, dishwashers, dryers, refrigerators, kimchi refrigerators, and washing machines. SmartThings Energy now offers energy-saving controls for air conditioners and air purifiers. The Energy Saving Service feature, which is a part of SmartThings Energy, can now send a signal to

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the news community has rapidly adjusted to new working conditions and challenges. But their core mission of providing quality information remains unchanged. We're expanding our resources to help drive revenue growth for newsrooms, supporting journalists through fellowship programs and adapting online resources to help grow editorial and verification skills. Here's what the Google News Initiative launched in June. Expanding global trainings for journalists Over the coming weeks, we'll offer a number of free week-long training series on YouTube to help journalists grow their digital reporting skills. The sessions will be available in multiple languages and time zones. Through YouTube's live chat, journalists will be able to interact with our trainers and get answers to any questions they have on how to use our tools for reporting.  Across Australia and New Zealand, we worked with First Draft News and the Walkley Foundation to lau

The opportunity was obvious to me: I wanted to create an email newsletter that explained complex stories to help readers make sense of what was happening in their city. So my cofounder and I created a Google Slides presentation outlining our intended audience, editorial mission and back-of-the-napkin budgeting. Our next steps? Those weren't so clear. That was nearly four years ago, and after bumbling my way through launching the project, I knew there needed to be a better support system for future aspiring entrepreneurs. Since joining Local Independent Online News (LION) Publishers , an association with nearly 300 U.S. and Canadian-based news businesses, I've talked with dozens of our members who at some point also thought to themselves, "OK, now what do I do?" That's why LION Publishers has partnered with the Google News Initiative to launch the GNI Startups Lab , a program that will help aspiring news entrepreneurs in the U.S. and Canada prove there is

Samsung India has announced that it is holding the Galaxy Hours weekly flash sale on its website, and customers can avail exciting offers when buying smartphones, tablets, and wearables. The Galaxy Hours weekly flash sale will be conducted every Thursday on Samsung's online store. Customers buying the Galaxy Z Flip through Samsung India's website stand a chance to get 50% cashback. Three lucky customers will be randomly selected every week to get the cashback offer. All customers buying the foldable clamshell phone will be eligible to get a one-time accidental damage protection service for one year. The Galaxy Z Flip costs INR 1,08,990 in India, and it is available in three colors: Mirror Black, Mirror Gold, and Mirror Purple. Buyers will also get the Galaxy Assured program at no additional cost, making sure that buyers get up to 70% value of the device back if they return the phone in three months. The Galaxy Hours weekly flash sale also comes with other offers, includ

Samsung knew that the Galaxy A51 had to be a worthy successor to the Galaxy A50. The latter was one of its best-selling devices in 2019 and it would only be in Samsung's interests to replicate that success in 2020. The Galaxy A51 was able to do that for the most part. It lived up to its expectation of being a great mid-range device. However, Samsung had an ace up its sleeve in the form of a 5G variant. The Galaxy A51 5G is the cheapest 5G smartphone that Samsung sells. In some markets, it's one of the very few and often the only 5G device available in that price bracket. 5G compatibility on a device that's already proven to be a mid-ranger worthy of your money. What's not to like? There aren't many noticeable differences between the LTE Galaxy A51 and its 5G sibling but the few that exist warrant a fresh review of the device. Let's dive into our Galaxy A51 5G review. Galaxy A51 5G design The Galaxy A51 5G looks just like the LTE variant, no surprises