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The Hindu
12 hours ago
- The Hindu
Samsung launches Galaxy F36 5G for mid segment buyers with Exynos processor
Samsung on Tuesday (July 22, 2025) launched the new Galaxy F36 5G for mid segment buyers in India. The new Galaxy F36 5G offers features like Circle to Search and Gemini Live for its target audiences. It will also give 6 generations of Android upgrades and 6 years of security updates. Galaxy F36 5G features a 6.7 inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate. It has a 7.7mm profile and comes with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection. Galaxy F36 5G holds a 5,000 mAh battery and it supports 25 W charging. It gets a vapor cooling chamber for heat dissipation. (For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today's Cache) Galaxy F36 5G is powered by a 5nm Exynos 1380 processor with up to 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. It comes with One UI 7 based on Android 15 out of the box. Galaxy F36 5G sports comes a 50 MP main camera with OIS (optical image stabilisation). Users can also record 4K videos with both the front and rear cameras. Galaxy F36 5G comes with mobile AI features such as Object Eraser, Image Clipper, and Edit Suggestions. Galaxy F36 5G has other features like Voice Focus that cuts the ambient noise and Quick Share which enables instant file sharing. Samsung's Knox Vault is also present. Galaxy F36 5G features a leather back finish and will come in Luxe Violet, Coral Red and Onyx Black colours. It starts at ₹17,499 for the 6 GB/128 GB variant. The 8 GB/128 GB model costs ₹18,999 and the 8 GB/256 GB unit can cost ₹21,999. It will sell on Flipkart from July 29.
Android Authority
a day ago
- Android Authority
Google is testing a cooler, darker design for Gemini Live's overlay (APK teardown)
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a visual refresh for Gemini Live's compact overlay in the latest app beta. The redesigned UI includes rounded corners, smaller icons, and a dark background. The corner widget has also been updated to be circular with a more vibrant waveform. Google isn't done refining the Gemini Live experience. Following last month's reveal of a more compact overlay interface, we've now uncovered some potential visual updates to that same UI. In our opinion, they make a big difference. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. Enabling a set of flags in version of the Google app beta allowed us to preview the cooler, more polished take on the compact Gemini Live overlay. Functionally, this is still the same compact bar UI that lets you start or manage Gemini Live conversations without opening the full-screen interface. It includes the same quick-access shortcuts for things like camera and file uploads. The difference you'll notice is the visual redesign, with slightly downsized icons, rounded corners, and a dark-mode-style background in keeping with the Gemini color scheme. The screenshots below show the changes. Old UI New UI The minimized floating widget has also been refreshed with the same palette, although it's not as much of a redesign from the old version. The two main differences you notice are that the widget is now circular rather than a square with rounded edges, and the white waveform on the dark background is a little more vibrant. You can compare the two below. Old UI New UI As with all APK teardowns, these changes may never make it to a public release. That said, the new Gemini Live overlay looks so much better that we'd be surprised not to see it roll out in a future beta. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Mint
a day ago
- Mint
Microsoft tests Copilot Vision desktop share in Windows 11 Insider Build: Here's what's new
Microsoft is testing a new Copilot feature in the latest Windows 11 Insider build called Copilot Vision. It allows Copilot to view your entire desktop or specific app windows and respond in real time based on what's visible. Earlier, it could only compare two apps side by side. Now it can work across your full screen to offer broader assistance. Copilot can answer questions, suggest improvements, and guide you through tasks based on what's on your screen. Microsoft says it may assist with things like editing your resume, offering feedback on creative projects, or helping you navigate a new game. The feature is similar to what Google's Gemini Live and Apple Intelligence are beginning to offer. Copilot Vision allows the assistance to access and interpret the visible content on your screen in real time. It helps you with what you are working on, reads that content and offers relevant suggestions, summaries or whatever you ask. For example, suppose you have a PDF document open on your computer screen, you can ask Copilot to summarise it or tell main points of the content. If you are working in an Excel sheet, Copilot might help you spot errors, generate new formulas, help you in solving your issues with quick formulas, and compare values in a table without needing to describe the sheet. When browsing the web, it could highlight product differences or summarise a long review page. All of this happens through screen context, reducing the need to switch apps or copy and paste information. Importantly, this feature uses screen capture permissions, and Microsoft says Copilot only accesses your screen after you give permission. You also have full control over what it sees and when it stops. Now these will help you understand better how Copilot Vision helps you in real life. Document review: Copilot can pick out key terms or show what's changed in a contract, so you don't have to scroll through the whole thing. Spreadsheets: It can look at your sales data and give quick insights, fix errors, or turn numbers into charts right on your screen. E-commerce: Compare specs of products side by side directly from your screen without searching again. Email writing: If you have a report or slide deck open, Copilot could help draft a quick summary to send to a colleague. Troubleshooting: If you are stuck on a system setting or error screen, Copilot could explain the issue or offer a fix based on what's visible. The new Desktop Share feature makes it possible for Copilot to view your screen in real time and respond to you based on what is on the screen. To enable this feature open the Copilot app and click the glasses icon. From there, choose which part of your desktop to share. Once active, you can ask questions like 'What does this error mean?' or 'How do I create a table in Excel?' and Copilot will respond based on what it sees. You can even stop sharing any time by selecting the "Stop" option in the same panel. You can also activate the Vision using your voice, thanks to its feature called Voice Conversation. You can verbally say your request and Copilot will respond using visual content on the screen. Copilot listens and responds based on what's on your screen, without needing to type or click. Microsoft has added a Highlights feature that shows helpful tips based on the apps, files or websites you are using without you having to ask. Copilot Vision stands out by removing the need to type long prompts. It sees what's on your screen and helps right away, making it feel more like a built-in assistant than a chatbot. Unlike screen sharing or remote tools, it works locally and is just for you. The feature is still in testing with no set release date, but Microsoft is clearly moving toward assistants that respond to both what you type and what you see on screen.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Foldable innovation, redefined: Samsung launches the much-awaited Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, pre-bookings open with guaranteed benefits worth ₹12,000
Bringing breakthrough innovation year after year is no easy feat, yet Samsung continues to do just that with its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip series. With each iteration, Samsung has redefined what a smartphone can be, setting new standards in design, engineering, and functionality. And once again, the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 raise the bar for foldables. Fresh off its Galaxy Unpacked event in New York, Samsung's latest foldables are poised to unveil the next chapter in smartphone evolution. Let's take a look at how these devices are sleeker and smarter than ever. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: Unfolding new horizons The Galaxy Z Fold7 takes multitasking and productivity to the next level with its expansive foldable display and powerful capabilities. At just 4.2mm when unfolded and weighing 216 grams, the smartphone is the slimmest and the lightest fold yet, further raising the bar for convenience and portability in the foldables segment. It features a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate on its main foldable display (dynamically adjusts from 1Hz up to 120Hz). The 2600 nits ensure a brilliant user experience on a sunny day or in a brightly lit indoor environment. The Vision Booster technology further enhances outdoor visibility. This smartphone redefines versatility. The sleeker design and newly expanded 21:9 cover screen make one-handed use more natural, while the massive 20.31 cm main display delivers Samsung's largest screen yet on a smartphone. If compared, this device is 11% larger than its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold6. The powerhouse of performance and durability, powered by AI The Galaxy Z Fold7 debuts with the Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite for Galaxy, delivering impressive performance and power efficiency. A true game changer is the live integration of Gemini AI, delivering next-level, real-time assistance and intelligent interaction right on the device. Google searches become easier, swifter and smarter with Gemini AI. The Galaxy Z Fold7 boasts a commendable 4400mAh battery and is deeply integrated with advanced Galaxy AI features that revolutionise how users interact with their device, edit content, and get assistance. With the device in hand, users can utilise the following AI features to enhance productivity. Enhanced Generative edit: Samsung's Generative Edit feature takes photo editing to a new level by leveraging generative AI to modify images intelligently. The "Enhanced" aspect brings even more intuitive control and improved results. Enhanced Audio Eraser: This feature improves video recordings by allowing an easy clean up of unwanted background noise, ensuring the main audio is loud, clear and minus of unwanted noises. Gemini Live on a large screen: Users can speak freely and naturally with Gemini Live to get information in real-time. Circle to Search: They can also use the circle to search feature during gameplay. Introducing Galaxy Z Fold7 | Samsung Introducing a stunning era of mobile photography The Galaxy Z Fold7 now features a 200MP camera, a first for the Z Fold series. This ultra-high-resolution sensor, combined with the advanced ProVisual Engine, captures the most intricate details, delivering enhanced colours, textures, and stunningly accurate skin tones. The smartphone ensures that clicked images will look like masterpieces in incredible, true-to-life immersion on the large display. Top-notch security and an up-to-date Galaxy experience Samsung is ensuring longevity for both the devices - Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 by promising industry-leading support, which ensures these devices remain secure and feature-rich for an extended period. The devices come with a 7-generation OS update, which means the smartphones will receive major Android OS updates for seven full generations. Samsung also guarantees 7 years of security updates. These regular patches are essential for protecting smartphones from emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and malware. It is commendable that this commitment goes far beyond what most Android manufacturers offer, ensuring users have access to the latest Android features, performance enhancements, and API updates for many years, significantly increasing the lifespan and value of their device. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7: When style meets innovation Meet the slimmest and most advanced Galaxy Z Flip yet. The device is crafted for stunning performance, effortless style, and a perfect fit for your lifestyle and your pocket. With an edge-to-edge expanded cover screen and a sleek, durable design, it's a foldable that turns heads folded or unfolded. The Galaxy Z Flip7's redesigned cover screen features the slimmest bezel yet, providing users with more room and enhanced power on the FlexWindow. When opened, the primary display provides an uninterrupted, immersive viewing experience that is truly a visual delight for the eyes and senses. Similar to the Galaxy Z Fold7, the Galaxy Z Flip7 comes with an Infinity Flex window and Vision Booster technology. It is strengthened with an improved Armour Aluminium and Gorilla Glass Victus 2, offering greater scratch and drop resistance. The Galaxy Z Flip7 takes immersive viewing to the next level with a newly optimised 21:9 screen ratio, which is closer to traditional bar-style smartphones for a more natural viewing and scrolling experience. The main display is now 13% wider than the Z Flip6, giving you more room to enjoy your content, multitask with ease, and interact with apps just like you would on a standard flagship, only now, in a foldable form. Introducing Galaxy Z Flip7 | Samsung A visionary camera for creativity and beyond The Galaxy Z Flip7 features an outstanding camera system designed for versatility and creativity. It has a powerful 50MP main camera that captures incredibly detailed shots. For those perfect self-portraits, a dedicated 50MP selfie cam ensures you look your best in every picture. The Flip7 truly shines with its unique FlexCam experience, leveraging its foldable design for hands-free shooting; features like Zoom Rocker and Auto Zoom make framing shots effortless, even from a distance. All of this is enhanced by Samsung's ProVisual Engine, an AI-powered system that optimises every photo for stunning clarity, vibrant colours, and improved details, no matter the lighting. Plus, with the ability to apply custom filters instantly in the FlexWindow, you can preview and perfect your look even before you fully unfold your phone. A looker that comes with durability Built to handle everyday wear with ease, the Galaxy Z Flip7 combines sleek style with unmatched durability. Its exterior is reinforced with Armor Aluminium and the all-new Armor FlexHinge, offering robust protection without compromising on design. Both the front and back are shielded with Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2, making it Samsung's most durable Flip yet, ready for real life, folded or unfolded. The smartphone is powered by a 4300mAh battery, the largest battery seen in a Z Flip series. It also has a robust 3nm processor, which delivers faster performance, improved power efficiency, and enhanced multitasking capabilities. A handy AI companion The Galaxy Z Flip7 is one true AI companion that will ease your tasks within seconds. The smartphone comes with the following AI features- Enhanced suggested replies: This feature provides reply suggestions based on conversation context, enabling users to respond instantly from FlexWindow and the main screen. Suggested Erases (one tap): This is a valuable enhancement. Previously, users might have had to select objects to remove manually. Now, the AI proactively analyses the photo and suggests objects or distractions that can be erased, such as photobombers, unwanted background elements, or reflections. A single tap can initiate the removal, making cleanup incredibly fast and easy. This leverages the NPU (Neural Processing Unit) in the processor for rapid on-device AI processing. Side-by-Side editing: It allows users to view the original image alongside the AI-edited version in real-time. This direct comparison helps them assess the changes, decide to keep them or try different edits, providing greater control and confidence in their results. Enhanced Audio Eraser: This feature enhances video recordings by allowing for easy cleanup of unwanted background noise, ensuring the main audio is loud, clear, and free of distractions. Samsung's commitment to sustainability Samsung's goal is to eliminate all single-use plastics in mobile product packaging by 2025. Since 2017, the brand has been exploring ways to eliminate single-use plastics in packaging by assessing every aspect of packaging design, down to the most minor details. As a result, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 contains only 1.6% plastic in terms of the total packaging weight. The paper used for the Galaxy Z Flip 7 packaging box is 100% recycled paper. Pre-book the latest innovation in foldable technology now With the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7, Samsung continues to redefine the foldable experience. Packed with more intelligent AI, sleeker designs, and powerful performance upgrades, both devices offer unmatched versatility, whether you're multitasking like a pro on the Fold7 or capturing on-the-go moments with ease on the Flip7. These are not just innovations, but they're foldables built for real, everyday use in 2025. The Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 are now available on in stunning new colours. The Galaxy Z Flip7 is available in three colours such as Blue Shadow, Jetblack and Coralred, whereas the Galaxy Z Fold7 is available in Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jetblack and Mint. Pre-book today and unlock launch benefits worth ₹12,000, including exciting memory upgrades. Not a Samsung user yet? Download the Try Galaxy app to explore exclusive Galaxy AI features, themes, and apps, then make the switch to a smartphone that's built to impress.
Mint
4 days ago
- Mint
Gemini Live for Android updated to fix blurry video, remove swipe-to-launch gesture
Google has released a meaningful update to Gemini Live on Android, introducing two key changes and a subtle visual refresh focused on improving real world usage. The most important fix addresses a long-standing issue with blurry video during live camera sharing. With this update, video in Live mode is now noticeably sharper. This helps users who rely on visual input like showing a document, product label, or receipt to get clearer responses from Gemini, without the assistant struggling to identify details due to poor image quality. Another key update is the removal of the swipe-to-launch gesture. Previously, swiping from the side would open Gemini Live, but this often happened by mistake. To fix this, Google has removed the gesture and kept the corner button to launch Live mode. This makes it easier to control and helps avoid accidental openings. There is also one more minor visual update worth noticing. You must have seen the waveform during Live interactions which has now changed from purple to a brighter blue. While this is a cosmetic tweak, it gives the interface a more professional and refined appearance. This change is being introduced in stages, beginning with those using the beta version of the app. These updates may seem minor on the surface, but they directly improve how people use Gemini Live in everyday situations. Clearer video means the assistant can better understand and read what's in front of the camera. For example, if someone is trying to return a product, they can hold up the receipt and ask Gemini for help. With sharper video, the assistant can easily pick out dates, barcodes, and product names, something that wasn't possible before. The gesture removal also helps. While some users appreciated the quick swipe action, many found it triggered Live mode unintentionally. Relying on the corner button keeps activation deliberate and avoids disruption during browsing or multitasking. The update is being rolled out through the Google Play Store. App users should check for the latest version of Gemini app on their Android devices. Once it's installed, Live mode can be tested immediately by opening the camera and observing the video clarity during use. Some people using Android had reported blurry video issues that affected how well Gemini Live worked during conversations. Google has now rolled out a fix that improves camera clarity. If you're still facing problems, you can report them in the app. Just open the profile menu, scroll down, and tap on Feedback. Adding clear details will help Google look into the issue and fix it faster. Sharper Live video: Fixes blurry feed during camera sharing. Gesture removed: Swipe-to-launch disabled; use corner button instead. Visual tweak: Waveform colour changed from purple to blue. Other features remain intact, including continuous voice input, screen sharing, and real-time assistant capabilities. This latest update shows that Google is responding to day to day usage feedback rather than just pushing features. Gemini Live now feels less like a test run and more like a solution people can actually count on. The crisper video makes a big difference, not in a flashy way but in the kind of way that just works better. If you've ever held up a receipt or scribbled note and watched Gemini struggle to respond, the difference will be clear. It now handles visual input with more ease, gets things right more often, and most importantly, stays out of your way when not in use.
