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This free Samsung Galaxy app unlocks the settings One UI keeps hidden

MakeUseOf

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July 7, 2026

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This free Samsung Galaxy app unlocks the settings One UI keeps hidden

This Samsung app is seriously underrated.

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MakeUseOf

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· Jul 3, 2026

I found 3 Android 17 settings so useful I'm confused why they're hidden by default

Don't miss out on these three hidden Android 17 features

National Post

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· Jun 30, 2026

New privacy roll-out means Whatsapp users won’t have to share their phone numbers

Instead users will exchange messages using their chosen usernames

Digital Trends

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· Jul 2, 2026

Samsung may stop gatekeeping the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s anti-peeking display with the Galaxy S27 series

New leak claims Samsung may bring its Flex Magic Pixel privacy display technology to the entire Galaxy S27 lineup, including the base, Plus, Pro, and Ultra models

Legit.ng

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· Jul 13, 2026

Revealed: Key things users must know before launch date

Samsung's One UI 9 launches on July 22, 2026, enhancing productivity and security with smarter multitasking and advanced privacy for eligible Galaxy users.

TechRepublic

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· Jul 6, 2026

Singapore’s Shift to Passkeys Reveals a Password Problem

Singapore's rollout of passkeys for Singpass signals a critical shift in digital identity. This article explores how device-bound authentication, such as Windows Hello for Business, helps Singaporean organizations move beyond vulnerable passwords. The post Singapore’s Shift to Passkeys Reveals a Password Problem appeared first on TechRepublic.

ZDNet

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· Jul 1, 2026

How to disable ACR on your TV (and why it makes such a big difference when you do)

Samsung, LG, and Sony TVs can pose data privacy risks - here's how to avoid one of the biggest.

iPhone in Canada

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· Jul 9, 2026

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Leaked Renders Reveal Major Redesign

Massive new leaks have completely spoiled Samsung's upcoming July 22 Unpacked event by revealing the all-new Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra. The post Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Leaked Renders Reveal Major Redesign first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

Gematsu

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· Jul 7, 2026

Escape the Backrooms now available for Switch 2

Publisher Secret Mode and developers Fancy Games and Blackbird Interactive have released a Switch 2 Source

CNET

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· Jul 9, 2026

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Rumor Roundup: What We've Heard Ahead of the July 22 Unpacked

Now that we know Samsung's planning a July Unpacked event, leaks are painting a clearer picture of the company's next flip phone.

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 6, 2026

(URGENT) Samsung's Q2 operating profit reaches 89.4 tln won, sets fresh high

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Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

European Parliament backs narrower privacy exemption for online child abuse detection

Lawmakers seek to exempt end-to-end encrypted messages from child abuse detection rules

Gizmodo

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· Jun 25, 2026

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: A Private Screen Only Goes So Far

After several months of testing, it's clear that the new Privacy display feature on the Galaxy S26 Ultra is nice to have, but not essential.

Mashable

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· Jul 7, 2026

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: Whats actually new (and whats not)

From a brighter display and larger battery to a new Snapdragon chip, here's everything leaked so far about the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2.

Nepal News

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· Jul 5, 2026

भरतपुर अस्पतालद्वारा आइसियुमा प्रतिक्षारत बिरामीको नाम ‘डिस्प्ले बोर्ड’मा

चितवन। चितवनस्थित भरतपुर अस्पतालले सघन उपचार कक्ष (आइसियु) सेवामा पारदर्शिता, निष्पक्षता र सहज पहुँच सुनिश्चित गर्न प्रतिक्षारत बिरामीको विवरण डिस्प्ले बोर्ड (विद्युतीय सूचना पाटी)मार्फत सार्वजनिक गर्ने व्यवस्था लागू गरेको छ। नयाँ व्यवस्थाअनुसार आइसियुमा शय्या उपलब्ध भएपछि सम्बन्धित बिरामी वा निजका आफन्तलाई मोबाइल फोनमार्फत सन्देश (एसएमएस) पठाई जानकारीसमेत गराइने छ। अस्पतालमा आइसियुका शय्या प्रायः खाली नहुने []

Korea Times News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Samsung, SK hynix to unveil investment plans Monday: presidential office

Samsung, SK hynix to unveil investment plans Monday: presidential office

Inc.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

WhatsApp Is Making Its Biggest Change in 17 Years—and It’s a High-Stakes Race for Businesses

The Meta-owned messaging app just unveiled a massive privacy shift that could change how businesses and customers interact.

Malay Mail

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· Jul 7, 2026

No penalties for voluntary e-Invoice corrections until end-2027, says PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — The government plans to introduce an e-Invoicing Voluntary Disclosure Programme until Decem...

BOL News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Qingyun H3550: Huawei targets businesses with new smartwatch

New smartwatch offers health tracking, branding customization, and enterprise data tools. The post Qingyun H3550: Huawei targets businesses with new smartwatch appeared first on BOL News.

MaltaToday

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· Jul 13, 2026

European Digital Identity wallet tender issued

Project will introduce a secure digital identity solution designed to give citizens and residents easier access to public and private services while allowing them greater control over how their personal information is shared, ministry says

TechCabal

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· Jul 10, 2026

One UI 9 features Samsung users need to know

If you own a Galaxy phone or tablet, this update brings new tools for your camera, your lock screen, your security settings, and more.

NDTV

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· Jun 21, 2026

Upcoming WhatsApp Features on iOS and Android You Should Know About

WhatsApp is developing several new features for Android and iPhone users aimed at improving privacy, security, and convenience. Reported additions include Scam Alerts for suspicious messages from...

Latestly.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026: Pre-Reservations Now Open in India for New Galaxy Devices

Samsung has opened pre-reservations for its upcoming Galaxy devices in India ahead of the July 22 Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event in London. By paying a refundable INR 999, customers get an INR 2,799 voucher and exclusive rewards. The event is expected to feature the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 series - including an Ultra model - Galaxy Z Flip 8, and new smartwatches with advanced AI integration.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jun 28, 2026

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Leak Leaves Almost Nothing for Unpacked to Reveal

A comprehensive leak ahead of Samsung's July Unpacked event has exposed nearly every detail of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, from a 200MP camera and 5,000mAh battery to a starting price of 1,999. The question is no longer what Samsung is building but whether the upgrades justify a phone that costs more than most laptops.

Engadget

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· Jul 7, 2026

Here's what all of those Android status bar icons mean

There's a lot of info packed in the top area of an Android phone's screen

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 29, 2026

Your WhatsApp username is up for grabs – Reserve yours now before someone else takes it

WhatsApp has announced a privacy update that will allow users to connect with others without sharing their phone numbers, as the messaging platform introduces usernames for the first time.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

On Telegram, pay via UPI for privacy abuse

On Telegram, pay via UPI for privacy abuse

UrduPoint

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· Jul 5, 2026

New mobile app introduced for prisoners' families

New mobile app introduced for prisoners' families

The Register

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· Jun 26, 2026

Even the Secret Service won't use company-issued phones

Personal cell phones on protective missions, no threat detection on government-issued devices among the litany of sins

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 30, 2026

What privacy settings has WhatsApp changed?

The app said it will be rolling out usernames gradually, in a move meant to improve privacy.

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