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Today we're taking a peek at the first major software update of the year for the Samsung Galaxy smartphone lineup. This update was announced by Samsung as part of the monthly security update program, announced as coming to Galaxy S, Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Note, and a variety of Enterprise Models. This is part of the reason why, if you're a Samsung phone user that doesn't normally buy an S or a Note, it might be time to consider a change.*

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The Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra need to fix three big flaws present in the Galaxy S10 before launch. It's not easy to pick out major flaws in one of the best-selling smartphone model lines in the history of the smartphone, but even Samsung has the potential to build on the success of their most recent model set in the "S" lineup. Where the S10, S10e, and S10+ failed, the Galaxy S20 can succeed - here's how.

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Microsoft's strategy when it comes to the mobile market has flip-flopped over the years but it has resulted in a few pleasant surprises. One of those is the Microsoft Launcher, previously known as the Arrow Launcher, hailed by some as one of the few good launchers available on Android. Just as surprising is how Microsoft has just released a preview version of the launcher which includes a few elements that we expect to see in the dual-screen Surface Duo later this year.

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The Galaxy S20 is undoubtedly the focus of a recent flood of leaks but, come February 11, it will be vying for attention with its own sibling. The Galaxy Z Flip, previously known as the Galaxy Bloom and the Galaxy Fold 2, is also set to be announced on the same day and may even launch a lot earlier than the premium "normal" flagship. There's still no solid leak about its price but if the Galaxy Z Flip is as cheap as some seem to make it out to be, the Galaxy S20 could have some tough competition from Samsung's own ranks.

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Google and Android are often accused of copying things from Apple and while some Android fans will deny most of that, they will also admit that there are some features they wished Android did actually copy. One of those is Apple's AirDrop functionality which makes it dead simple to share files between iOS devices. That may finally be coming soon to Android under the name "Nearby Sharing" unless Google decides to change names again at the last minute.

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A new report details the alleged cameras and related features that will be offered by the Galaxy S20+ smartphone Samsung is expected to launch at an event in February. The handset will reportedly feature a total of five cameras, including the front-facing selfie camera, as well as the ability to record video at up to an 8K/30fps resolution.

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Today we're looking at a number of Gen 5 Pokemon added to Pokemon GO from the Unova region. The Pokemon GO update schedule suggests that we'll be able to find a set of Pokemon in the wild and in Pokemon eggs starting this week. They include Pokemon from the Unova region, originally from the games Pokemon Black and Pokemon White.

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This week the Samsung Galaxy S20 series phones (not Galaxy S11, as previously suspected) were leaked in a big way. The Samsung Galaxy S20 will come in three sizes: 6.2-inch, 6.7-inch, and 6.9-inch. Those will be the S20, the S20+, and the S20 Ultra. The S20 and S20+ are rumored to come in either 4G LTE-only or 5G (including 4G) versions, while the Ultra seems to only be coming with a single vision for the highest-end: 5G only.

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The OnePlus 8 is rumored to have a 120Hz display as well as access to 5G connectivity - are the positives enough to outweigh the potential negative? The display on the OnePlus 8 Pro was tipped to roll with a 240Hz touch refresh rate, too. Why would anyone not want a display such as this? Let's take a peek at what's possible.

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Each brand has its own group of loyal fans and customers but, sometimes, smaller brands have the advantage of being able to connect and build a relationship with that group on a more personal level. Back at the height of its popularity, HTC was one such brand that wanted to have a special and exclusive place for true fans. Now that place has shut down and its timing right after news of the company's dismal 2019 earnings only adds fodder to rumors of its own inevitable demise.

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It feels almost like yesterday when OnePlus burst into the smartphone scene with a "Never Settle" slogan and a flagship that nearly matched the big boys of the market at only half the price tag. Since then, the upstart startup has positioned itself as an innovator, something it tried to do again at CES 2020 last week. Not content with its disappearing camera trick, the company has now revealed yet another technology milestone for the company, one that could at least see an actual implementation in the upcoming OnePlus 8.

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Given that there's barely a month before Samsung's Unpacked 2020 event, it's highly likely that mobile news will be filled with last-minute tips and leaks about the Galaxy S20. Yes, that will apparently be the name that Samsung will be going with, for better or worse, and there is now at least one unofficial real-world photo that confirms that. Unfortunately, the leaks also bring some bad news for those hoping for the best of the best components in at least the Galaxy S20+.

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