Included in the Galaxy AI suite for the Galaxy S24 series is a Generative Wallpaper tool. You may have heard of it, and it is one of the funner sides of Galaxy AI for Samsung's latest flagships. If you already have used Generative Wallpapers on your Galaxy S24, here's a neat little trick you might want to try.

Fun fact: The wallpapers generated by the AI on the Galaxy S24 are wider than they appear. They're not precise 19.5:9 rectangular images. They contain more AI-generated scenery than it seems, but they're cropped to fit the Galaxy S24's home screen.

Unfortunately, because Samsung doesn't offer an option to save these Generative Wallpapers as image files, and because they don't appear in the Gallery, you can't view the whole AI-generated picture at once. But if you are having fun with these AI wallpapers, there is a way to see more than meets the eye.

View Generative Wallpapers in landscape mode

It turns out that Generative Wallpapers for the Galaxy S24 series are optimized for both portrait and landscape modes. Better yet, landscape wallpapers are not just cropped versions of portrait wallpapers.

If you allow your Galaxy S24's home screen to show content in landscape mode and rotate your phone 45 degrees, you will see that your AI-generated wallpapers are wider than they appear in portrait mode. Take a look at the examples below.

Wallpapers viewed in landscape mode are cropped at the top and bottom, but they will show more content to the sides — content you'll never see in portrait orientation.

As far as we can tell, this is the only official way to get a more complete view of the wallpapers you can generate with the help of AI on the Galaxy S24 series. But hopefully, Samsung will add more settings and options soon.

Until then, if you want to have a bit more fun with your AI wallpapers, you can try this trick by pinching the home screen, accessing “Settings” by tapping the cogwheel icon, and turning on the “Rotate to landscape mode” option.

If you are going to generate more AI wallpapers on your Galaxy S24, keep in mind that there is a limit of 15 wallpapers you can create before old designs are replaced by new ones.

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Samsung continues to be a global Olympic and Paralympic partner, and last month, the company revealed its slogan for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Now, in anticipation of the Olympics, Samsung has announced a new partnership with the Dutch Basketball Association.

Basketball is the fastest growing sport in the Netherlands. Now, the Dutch Basketball Association has entered a 3-year partnership with the Korean tech giant Samsung.

The company will support basketball in its entirety as a sponsor. But interestingly, Samsung says its main focus in the run-up to the 2024 Summer Olympics will be 3×3 basketball.

Streetball is taking over, and Samsung is there for it

Not only is Basketball the fastest growing sport in the Netherlands, with the country earning eleven medals at the European and World Championships over the past two years, but 3×3 basketball has also become the number one urban team sport globally.

3-on-3 street basketball, or streetball, puts two teams of three players against one another in matches that last up to 10 minutes or until one team scores 21 points.

Because streetball has a different set of rules than court basketball, it makes for a dynamic and spectacular game with innovative moves and great teamwork, where quick decision-making skills can make the difference between winning and losing.

Samsung is supporting all the Dutch 3×3 basketball teams at the 2024 Olympic Summer Games in Paris. The men's teams have at least two chances to qualify for the Olympic Games, while the women's teams can participate in three qualifying tournaments as European champions.

Exactly how Samsung will support the basketball teams in the Netherlands isn't entirely clear, and we don't know if the players will get money and/or Samsung devices out of this partnership. However, the director of the Dutch Basketball Federation, Maarten Hoffer, says:

“Our sport is growing in every possible way. The fact that a leading, innovative brand like Samsung is committed to our sport as a partner shows where Dutch basketball stands: we are proud of that. Samsung has all the knowledge and technology in-house to help make basketball, and 3×3 basketball in particular, even better and more popular in our country.”

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This year, Samsung continued its three-pronged strategy for Galaxy S flagships and released three variants of its S24 series, including the base model, the top-tier Galaxy S24 Ultra, and the middle-of-the-road Galaxy S24+. Now, it's time to present our video review of the latter.

We believe the Galaxy S24+ might be the default choice for many prospective Samsung flagship buyers who don't want a foldable phone or the Ultra model with an S Pen. And thankfully, for these customers, this year's Plus model just got a bit more premium flavor, separating itself further from the base variant.

Ultra-grade screen, great design, fantastic battery life

Samsung's new S24+ has a higher QHD resolution, just like the Ultra model, and can achieve 2,600 nits of brightness, again, just like the Ultra.

The phone is decently sized and has the same high-quality build you'd find on the rest of the series, save for the fact that it doesn't have the Ultra's titanium frame or Gorilla Armor glass. Nevertheless, the Galaxy S24+ looks and feels exquisite.

On the more practical side of things, the Galaxy S24+ is bigger than the base model, which makes it a better multimedia device. Besides, it is a battery monster. The 4,900mAh battery with 45W charging really stands the test of time and offers fantastic autonomy on a single charge.

Without further ado and spoilers (assuming you haven't read our full written Galaxy S24+ review), check out our video review below for all of our thoughts and conclusions on this device.

On a final note, in case you might be wondering, the Galaxy S24+ does ship with One UI 6.1 and the same Galaxy AI tools as the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

These Galaxy AI features open up new possibilities and even break down language barriers. They let users translate voice calls in real time, transcribe audio, summarize documents and webpages, edit photos faster than ever, and search the web for anything on their screens through Circle to Search.

If all this sounds tempting and you're considering buying the Galaxy S24+, make sure you dig into Samsung's online shop for potential discounts, trade-in deals, and bundle offers. You may also want to try the Shop Samsung mobile app, where the company sometimes offers exclusive deals.

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Samsung's Portable T5 EVO SSD is the best at offering a high capacity in a compact form factor. It's sturdy and drop resistant, easy to carry, has great Magician Software features, and now, it's cheaper thanks to a limited-time discount.

The Portable T5 EVO SSD comes in three storage configurations, starting at a whopping 2TB and topping out at 8TB, with a 4TB option in between.

The higher the storage, the higher the price, evidently. And the 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB T5 EVO SSDs usually cost $189, $349, and $649, respectively.

Now, you can save $15 on the 2TB model and buy it for $174, $30 on the 4TB variant and buy it for $319, or $80 on the 8TB storage configuration and buy it for $569.

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This portable SSD from Samsung weighs only 102 grams and measures 40 x 95 x 17mm. It has a titanium-plated ring, shock resistance, and fall protection up to 6 feet. The drive uses the USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface and offers sequential read and write speeds of up to 460 MB/s.

Data protection is handled by 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption, and through the Samsung Magician Software, users can update the SSD's firmware, assess the performance, test genuine validation, backup data, check the drive's health, and more.

Especially with this ongoing deal, the T5 EVO is a fantastic portable SSD for customers who are looking for a lot of storage at a reasonable price and don't necessarily care about having the fastest performance. This SSD is great for PCs, laptops, smartphones, and even gaming consoles unless you want to install the latest-generation games, which require special SSD storage solutions that are more than 10x faster than USB 3.2 Gen 1 drives.

Hit the Buy button below if you want to take advantage of this limited-time discount while it lasts and grab the Portable T5 EVO SSD at a great price.

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Last month, Samsung unveiled its new lineup of smart TVs that includes QLED TVs, Neo QLED TVs, OLED TVs, and Micro LED TVs. All these new TVs run a new version of Tizen (7.0) that brings new content, connectivity options, and features. They also feature Samsung Daily+, which is a central hub where users can find non-content apps, including live shopping, remote PC, telehealth, and video calling. To improve its telehealth services, Samsung has partnered with FlexIt.

Health, fitness, and wellness training content from FlexIt will be available on Samsung TVs with Samsung Daily+

Samsung announced today that it has partnered with FlexIt, a health and wellness solutions provider, to make exercise more accessible and convenient. The company will bring personal trainer-based fitness content to Samsung TVs that feature Samsung Daily+. Users can register, book, and pay for one-on-one workout sessions with personal trainers from FlexIt. The TVs can be paired with a compatible webcam or a Galaxy smartphone, and FlexIt trainers can offer users real-time feedback. Since the form is of utmost importance during workouts, personal trainers can offer form corrections and modifications.

In addition to workouts, FlexIt also offers information about diet and nutrition. Low-impact workouts like meditation and yoga are also offered in FlexIt's app. With Samsung Daily+, the South Korean TV maker wants to offer more than just content to users. The company's new TVs can control smart home devices and offer cloud-based work solutions, video meeting options, and even cloud-based gaming. Data from a Galaxy Watch, including heart rate and calories burned, is also displayed on a compatible Samsung TV. Last month, the company offered visitors an early look at Samsung Daily+ and FlexIt content at the CES 2024 expo in Las Vegas, USA.

Demian Hyun, VP and Head of the Experience Planning Group at Samsung Visual Display, said, “Wellness should be central to our routines, so building healthy habits through Samsung Daily+ makes it convenient to incorporate health and wellness into all different aspects of daily life. This new partnership underscores Samsung’s commitment as the leader in the global display industry to promoting thoughtful, interconnected health experiences aimed at bettering the lives of consumers.”

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In a new post on X/Twitter, Sony has announced that people will be able to log into their PlayStation account using passkeys starting later today. On a support page, the company further reveals that the support for passkeys will be available on the PlayStation website, in PlayStation apps, and on PlayStation devices (via MacRumors).

Once people set up a passkey for their account on PlayStation, they will be able to log into that account from their Android phone by verifying their identity using biometric authentication, such as using a fingerprint scanner, and device pin/pattern/password. If you have an iPhone, you will be able to log in using Face ID, Touch ID, and device passcode.

Passkeys are considered more secure and convenient compared to passwords. Currently, passkeys are available on Android 9 and newer, iOS 16 and newer, iPadOS 16 and newer, and MacOS Ventura and newer. Lately, many companies have added support for passkeys, including Google, Microsoft, Best Buy, PayPal, and eBay.

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Intel has made a return to the foundry business and the company is making significant investments to give incumbents like TSMC and Samsung a run for their money. Samsung's already been having a tough time dealing with TSMC's dominance of the contract chipmaking segment, it now has to keep looking over its shoulder because of Intel as well.

Samsung has been trying to speed up commercialization of highly advanced chipmaking processes in a bid to leap TSMC. The company previously confirmed that its 1.4nm fabrication process would be ready by 2027. Looks like it Intel might be ready by then to give Samsung some competition.

There won't be much smooth sailing for Samsung in the foundry business

Intel has announced that it will start making chips on the cutting-edge 1.4nm process in the coming years. The announcement was made at Intel's first foundry event where Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announced Intel 14A for the first time, the company's name for its 1.4n process.

While Samsung and TSMC have both started making chips on the 3nm process, Intel is currently on 5nm, and it's racing to start 2nm production alongside both incumbents by 2025. The US-based chipmaker has a late start in the foundry injury but it's hoping that an increased focused on advanced processes will help it bridge the gap.

Samsung is looking to commercialize 1.4nm chips by 2027 while TSMC is also aiming for 2027-2028. Intel might be looking to get its chips out by the same time. TSMC currently accounts for almost 60% of the contract chipmaking market whlie Samsung is in a distant second place with 13% of the market.

Intel's already signing up big clients, Microsoft has become its first foundry customer by choosing Intel's 1.8nm process to manufacture chips. Intel's CEO has reiterated the company's goal to become the world's second largest foundry by 2030. This all but confirms that Intel is looking to overtake Samsung in the market, which might throw a spanner in Samsung's plans to expand its share.

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Now that all the hype around the launch of the Galaxy S24 has reduced, it is time for Samsung to focus on the launch of its next-generation foldable phones. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 are expected to debut in the second half of this year. Since the Galaxy Z Fold 5 was an iterative upgrade, people have high expectations of seeing something radically new with the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

The first set of Galaxy Z Fold 6 specifications have now been rumored.

Rumored Galaxy Z Fold 6 specifications

It is rumored by tipster @chunvn8888 that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 will be much thinner and lighter than the Galaxy Z Fold 5. A previous report claimed that the phone will be just 11mm thin, making it Samsung's thinnest foldable phone. If this report is accurate, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 could be even thinner than the OnePlus Open (11.7mm). Moreover, the phone is rumored to be a little wider than the Galaxy Z Fold 5. It is said to have sharp edges and a titanium build, just like the Galaxy S24 Ultra. We can expect the phone to continue to feature an IPX8 rating for water resistance.

Another tipster, Yogesh Brar, claimed that the cover screen on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 measures 6.4 inches diagonally, up from the Galaxy Z Fold 5's 6.2-inch screen. He also claimed that the cover screen has an aspect ratio of 20:9, while that of the inner screen is 1.08:1. If this information is accurate, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 will have a wider cover screen and an almost square aspect ratio, exactly like the OnePlus Open. This should cheer up Samsung fans, and it looks like the South Korean firm has finally listened to its fanbase. But this rumor also brings some disappointing news. The Galaxy Z Fold 6 reportedly misses out on a built-in S Pen slot. If you were expecting to see a built-in silo for the S Pen stylus, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 might disappoint you.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 reportedly features a 50MP primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 10MP telephoto camera. It is said to come with an improved under-display camera on the cover screen. It is rumored to come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and a 4,600mAh battery. In comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 has a 4,400mAh battery. A more power-efficient processor and a bigger battery should result in longer battery life. The phone is expected to come in three color options.

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Samsung has announced the Galaxy Fit 3 today. It is an affordable fitness tracking band that succeeds the Galaxy Fit 2, which was launched in 2020. The Galaxy Fit 3 brings several improvements in design and feature set. It features a 45% bigger screen, more health-tracking features, and more emergency features.

Let us have a look at all its features.

Galaxy Fit 3 has 13-day battery life and a full-color touchscreen

The Galaxy Fit 3 features a 1.57-inch full-color OLED screen, allowing more information to be viewed at a glance. It also features an aluminum body with IP68 and 5ATM ratings for dust and water resistance. Its silicone band has a one-click detaching mechanism, making it easier to swap wristbands. The Galaxy Fit 3 has an accelerometer, gyro, and a heart-rate monitor, allowing you to track your activities, fitness, sleep, stress levels, and workouts. All of that data is then synced with Samsung Health via a paired smartphone. Sadly, it doesn't feature GPS for smartphone-free workout tracking.

Moreover, you can customize the Galaxy Fit 3 with over 100 watch faces via the Galaxy Wearable app. You can use the Galaxy Fit 3 as a remote shutter for your smartphone's camera or control media playback on a paired phone. Additionally, you can use the device to find your misplaced smartphone. It also features Emergency SOS and Fall Detection features, allowing you to contact your family or emergency contacts in such situations. It lacks a microphone and loudspeaker, so you can't use it to answer calls.

It can display notifications from your paired smartphone. Additional features include syncing of Modes with your Galaxy smartphone. For example, you can sync Do Not Disturb or Sleep mode on your phone with the Galaxy Fit 3. Samsung claims that the Galaxy Fit 3 can last up to 13 days on a single charge. While it doesn't run Wear OS, it has mini apps, including Calendar, Weather, and World Clock, that can come in handy.

Galaxy Fit 3 availability and release date

It comes in Gray, Pink Gold, and Silver colors. The Galaxy Fit 3 will be available in Asia, Central America, Europe, and South America from the 23rd of February 2024. It will be launched in South Korea in the future. While Samsung hasn't announced its pricing yet, we expect that information to be revealed in a few days.

If you want a fitness-tracking device that is more feature-rich and has GPS, you should consider the Galaxy Watch 6. You can watch its full review in our video below.

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The Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra were the first Samsung devices to run One UI 6.1, featuring several new AI features and additional tweaks. Samsung announced last month that it will release the One UI 6.1 update to older devices before the end of the first half of this year. The company has now offered a more accurate timeline for the release of the One UI 6.1 update.

One UI 6.1 update is coming to some high-end phones in March 2024

Samsung has announced that it will start rolling out the One UI 6.1 update to the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and the Galaxy Tab S9 series at the end of March 2024. This update will bring several Galaxy AI features seen on the Galaxy S24 series to older high-end phones through a hybrid approach. Some AI features will work on-device, while others need an active internet connection.

By the end of 2024, Samsung aims to bring Galaxy AI features to over 100 million Galaxy smartphones, tablets, and wearables.

List of AI features coming with One UI 6.1 to older Galaxy devices

The One UI 6.1 update will bring Browsing Assist, Chat Assist, Circle to Search with Google, Generative Edit, Instant Slow-Mo, Interpreter, Live Translate, Note Assist, and Transcript Assist to the devices mentioned above.

The Browsing Assist feature allows users to create summaries of articles or webpages, and it only works with the Samsung Internet web browser. It helps users read content and understand it faster.

The Chat Assist feature will enable users to adjust the tone of their language while messaging. Users can get grammar and tone improvements, and the feature works with messaging apps in 13 different languages. With the Circle to Search with Google feature, users can circle anything on the screen to get more information about it online.

With Generative Edit, users can select and erase unwanted objects from images. They can also choose and realign/reposition objects to make an image look like a great shot. They can also adjust images with bad angles and fill the remaining space with matching content created by Generative AI. The Instant Slow-Mo feature lets users turn any regular video into a slow-motion video. It uses AI to generate intermediate frames to double the frames in a video.

The Interpreter mode allows people to converse with others who don't speak their language. This mode opens in split-screen mode on conventional phones, foldable phones, and tablets. Words spoken by a Galaxy device user are transcribed and converted to any other chosen language. Translated text is then converted to voice so the other person can hear it in their language. Similarly, the Live Translate feature translates languages in real time during voice calls. It also works in supported messaging apps, including WhatsApp.

You can check out all these features in our in-depth video below.

The Note Assist feature helps users summarize the text in a note inside Samsung Notes. Summaries can even be used with certain text formatting templates. The Transcript Assist feature works with Samsung's stock Voice Recorder app. It transcribes voice in the recording to text and can even tag up to ten speakers so that users can understand things better. All that transcription can then be summarized, which is great for classes and meetings.

In our video below, you can watch other non-AI features introduced with the One UI 6.1 update. Some of those features, such as wallpaper support on Always On Display, will not be coming to any Galaxy smartphone or tablet launched before the Galaxy S24.

As for other Galaxy phones, many will receive One UI 6.1, but the AI features are currently expected to be exclusive to Samsung's flagship devices launched in 2023 and beyond.

TM Roh, President and Head of the Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics, said, “Our goal with Galaxy AI is not only to pioneer a new era of mobile AI but also to empower users by making AI more accessible. This is only the beginning of Galaxy AI, as we plan to bring the experience to over 100 million Galaxy users within 2024 and continue to innovate ways to harness the unlimited possibilities of mobile AI.“

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