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Samsung Galaxy S10 Might Come Out In Six Different Colors

About a month ago, in September, Samsung CEO DJ Koh stated that we should expect some very significant design changes in the future Galaxy S10 flagship smartphone of the South Korean tech company. Now, according to Steve H from OnLeaks, Samsung Galaxy S10 might come out in six different colors.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Might Come Out In Six Different Colors

As Steve H reported on Twitter, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 would roll out in different color schemes, more specifically in Black, Grey, Blue, Red, Green, and Yellow variants.

“I heard new rumor suggesting the Galaxy S10 may come in new gradient colors. I didn’t get any confirmation about that rumor yet, but according to my sources, at this development stage (I’ve been told PVT is just around the corner), no less than nine color options are planned,” Steve H was saying on September 14th, after the DJ Koh statement.

Now, just yesterday, Steve H came up with new information on this topic, confirming the Samsung Galaxy S10 might come out in six different colors, instead of nine as he reported initially. “According to my sources, Black, Grey, Blue, Red, Green, and Yellow have been locked as final Samsung Galaxy S10 color options,” affirmed Steve H from OnLeaks on October 25th.

The New Galaxy S10 Color Scheme Might Not Be Available In Every Region

As it is already the case with other smartphones, including some of Samsung itself, all the color schemes available are not always present in every region of the world. It might also happen with the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 which, despite it might come out in six different colors, might present differences in this regard between different markets.

For example, the current S9 and S9 Plus flagship smartphones also come in six different colors, but some are only available in specific regions of the world, while others are GSM carrier exclusive color schemes.

We’ll learn more about the Samsung Galaxy S10 in February 2019 during the MWC when the flagship might be officially announced.

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Microsoft Plans To Expand Xbox Game Pass Service to PC

Xbox Game Pass is undoubtedly one of the most attractive services to enjoy on Xbox One nowadays. For an affordable price of only $9.99 per month, the Microsoft console’s Xbox Game Pass presents a broad list of video games that is updated month after month and also includes the first-party releases of the console from the moment they reach the market. At a date yet to be announced, Microsoft would expand the Xbox Game Pass service to PC for players to enjoy the feature on Windows.

Microsoft Plans To Expand Xbox Game Pass Service to PC

This news comes directly from Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, so the information is official. At the moment it should be noted that no details have been shared regarding this expansion, so we do not know if it will follow the same model that is now available on Xbox One.

In the meantime, until Microsoft expands its Xbox Game Pass service to PC, you still have plenty of time to take advantage of the recent Halloween deals and get four terrifying games.

Xbox Game Pass Halloween Deals

Halloween is just around the corner, and Xbox One is celebrating the event on its Xbox Game Pass service. Accordingly, Microsoft has decided to take a step forward alongside Xbox Game Pass and add four terrifying new games to the subscription service catalog.

So, it is now possible to enjoy four new titles via Xbox Game Pass service, to celebrate the Halloween:

  • Observer
  • Outlast
  • Dead Island: Riptide
  • Hello Neighbor

Also, in the following days, Microsoft might also add even more games to make this Halloween an excellent experience for Xbox gamers who are members of the Xbox Game Pass service.

In short, Microsoft decided to expand its Xbox Game Pass service to PC to allow Windows gamers to enjoy the company’s games catalog.

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Changing PSN Name Come With Some Significant Risks

A couple of weeks ago, Sony confirmed that it now allows users to change their usernames on PlayStation Network. This possibility has been one of the most sought-after features since the PS3 era. Yes, it’s something that has thrilled the brand’s consumers, but the change brings with it a number of significant risks that you need to take into account. So, think twice before making the change.

The 6.10 firmware documentation includes some important warnings about the new name change feature in PlayStation Network. First of all, as we already knew from the announcement, not all PS3, PS Vita and PlayStation 4 games will be compatible with the function. That would cause some titles to present problems. The remaining risks are even more worrying.

The users could lose access to purchased additional content, the renowned DLC packs, including coins and other virtual items. Upon changing their usernames, gamers may also lose the progress of games, save files, scores, and trophies they won. Regarding games, they might also develop specific issues, both in online and offline modes.

Changing PSN Name Come With Some Significant Risks

Additionally, in some sections of the PlayStation Network, people will still see users’ old nicknames, but Sony doesn’t specify where this might happen. Finally, once you modify your PSN name, there will be no going back. In case of problems, returning to your past ID will not solve the situation.

We recommend you wait and see what the exact repercussions will be, especially in those games you enjoy every day.

The warnings have generated doubts, so, is it really worth the risk? Perhaps the best thing to do is to create a new account and avoid any issues. It will be at the beginning of 2019 when this new PSN name change feature would become available to the general public. The first change will be free, but subsequent PSN name modifications will cost $9.99. PlayStation Plus members will have a discount, having to pay only $4.99.

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Google Forces Android Smartphone Manufacturers To Release Security Updates

Google has become severe about mobile manufacturers that use Android. In addition to charging them for including the Google Play Store, the company wants their handsets to be up to date with the latest security updates and the newest versions of Android. However, if the manufacturers don’t accept that, they will lose the advantages offered by Google.

Google launches security patches, monthly, to fix the security vulnerabilities in Android. The majority of smartphone manufacturers usually include these updates a few days after they roll out, but many are typically sending updates quarterly.

As for the system updates that Google launches annually, manufacturers are usually at least half a year late.

Smartphone manufacturers usually offer up to 2 years of support and then they stop releasing new updates with the latest security patches or new versions of Android. Google, however, is now going to force all manufacturers to launch at least four security updates a year within the first year after they launch a mobile model. In the second year, they also have to continue to send updates and patches.

Google Forces Android Smartphone Manufacturers To Release Security Updates For At Least 2 Years After Launch

These measures apply to any device launched from January 31st, 2018, that totals more than 100,000 customers. From July 31st, the action was already employed by 75% of manufacturers, and as of January 31st, 2019, it will be mandatory for all smartphone producers.

If a manufacturer does not meet the criteria set by Google, the giant Internet company could stop approving future devices from the respective manufacturer, which would prevent producers from launching smartphones with Google apps included.

The measures that Google has started to implement this year are already showing the first results. The majority of the more than 200 Android mobiles from 30 different manufacturers already have security updates launched. Additionally, Android One phones receive updates every month.

Google is also working on making Android more straightforward to update by smartphone manufacturers, as the update process has many steps to follow and is too slow.

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Galaxy A6 Is The First “Samsung Non-Samsung” Smartphone

The Samsung Galaxy A series is an essential one in the South Korean company’s lineup. Galaxy A7 and A9 are two mid-range smartphones that focus on innovation and performance, outperforming other devices in this range. However, recently, Samsung launched the new Galaxy A6 in China, and this handset is unique since it is the first “Samsung non-Samsung” smartphone.

Yes, that’s correct! Galaxy A6 in China is licensed by Samsung but is not manufactured by the South Korean tech company. In reality, Galaxy A6 is a so-called ODM (Original Device Manufacturer) which is a smartphone that holds Samsung’s name but is not made by Samsung. Accordingly, the Galaxy A6 phones are made by Chinese company Wintech which is also the producer of Xiaomi smartphones.

That’s no something unusual in the smartphone industry. For instance, BlackBerry handsets are made by TCL, and the new Nokia smartphones are now made by HMD Global, also a Chinese phone manufacturer.

Galaxy A6 Is The First “Samsung Non-Samsung” Smartphone

Samsung Galaxy A6 boasts a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, 6 Gb of RAM, and either 64 Gb or 128 Gb of internal storage space. It also comes with a 6-inch display with a 2160×1080 resolution and an 18:9 aspect ratio.

Besides, this mid-range handset boasts a dual camera system on its back with one sensor of 12 megapixels and another one of 5 megapixels. It also runs Android 8.1 Oreo. Additionally, the new Galaxy A6 is available at the affordable price of $260.

But, on the other hand, the new “Samsung non-Samsung” smartphone, a so-called ODM phone, raised some concerns among the Chinese smartphone customers. On the one hand, many believe that the Galaxy A6 for China will be significantly different than other phones of the Galaxy A series, especially as regarding its performance. On the other hand, others believe that this is just the first Samsung-branded handset produced by Wintech from a series of such smartphones which would roll out for the Chinese market.

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