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All these Galaxy S9 beans allegedly spilled in latest leak

By the time Samsung unveils the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus on Feb. 25, there may be no more surprises left.  The latest leak is a slew of convincing-looking renders of the Galaxy S9 Plus in purple, next to the Galaxy S9, by way of German site WinFuture, plus a list of alleged specs.  Although we can’t …

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Our Mobile World Congress preview show (The 3:59, Ep. 358)

On this podcast, we talk about: Expectations for the Mobile World Congress show, which starts next week. Samsung is planning to reveal its newest flagship phone there. Also ahead of MWC, what’s next for 5G. The latest on cryptocurrencies. Steven Seagal backs a new coin, and CNET chats with “Free Money” guy Matthew Lesko about the crypto bubble. Now playing: Watch this: Our …

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Samsung reveals soothing ringtone for Galaxy S9

Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Bathe in its gentle touches. Samsung/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET You might currently be pulsating in an unseemly manner. You’re desperate to get hold of the Samsung Galaxy S9 — to be revealed on February 25 — and touch its delicate perfection.  Well, you hope …

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Can Samsung still claim to be ahead of Apple?

Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Will the mockery of Apple continue? Samsung/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET It was the ad that took mockery to an exalted level. Released last November to coincide with the launch of the iPhoneX, here was Samsung wantin everyone to believe that it was the inventive …

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Qualcomm’s 2Gbps X24 modem can double your phone’s LTE speed

The first phones to tap into ludicrous 5G speeds won’t land until 2019, but you won’t have to have one to start taking advantage of supercharged 4G LTE. Qualcomm, the world’s largest mobile chipmaker, unveiled a new ingredient for future phones that will help devices zip through photo uploads and video streaming at up to double the speed of today’s …

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Samsung teases Galaxy S9 camera goodies in new videos

Only a few days left until the grand reveal, Samsung is stirring up excitement for its upcoming flagship phone, the Galaxy S9. Samsung just released a handful of quick ads on its YouTube channel. While the ads may seem cryptic at first, they could hint at new camera features coming to the Galaxy S9. Take a look below. Video: The …

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Galaxy S9 3D emoji could mimic iPhone X’s Animoji

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S9 phone could borrow another iPhone X feature if the rumors are true. (The first is said to be a more robust version of Face ID.) Animojis use your face to bring emojis to life. CNET The Galaxy S9 may come with a 3D emoji feature, Korean news outlet ETNews reported. The feature works by scanning your face and …

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The Galaxy S9 may get this new wireless charger

New Galaxy S9 phone, new accessories? A brand-new fast wireless charger may join the ranks of goodies you’ll be able to buy to work with the upcoming handset. An online manual for a new wireless charger (model number EP-N5100) appeared on the Samsung website. Since the model number doesn’t match any Samsung chargers that are currently available, the suggestion that it’ll …

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iPhone X a disappointment? Here’s what real people think

Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Editors’ note: We recently published our look at the iPhone X, six months after release. Check it out.  Not the smartphone of everyone’s future? Justin Sullivan / Getty Images What are people supposed to think? On Apple’s recent earnings call, CEO Tim Cook reported slightly …

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Samsung phone ad features robots that just want to help

Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Enlarge Image In Samsung’s ad, the robots are desperate to please. Samsung/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET Can humans and robots happily co-exist? Ultimately, I suspect not. The robots will be too clever, humans will be too insulted and the robots will rid themselves of our …

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