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Samsung Samsung has started mass production on 12Gb LPDDR5 mobile DRAM chips, the company has announced. In a post on its newsroom site earlier today, Samsung outlined what the chips would offer and when we could expect to see them in smartphones. Editor's Pick Samsung Galaxy Note 10 may face delays due to trade dispute WinFuture A trade dispute between Japan and South Korea threatens to hurt Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 production schedule, according to recent news from The Investor (via SamMobile). A Samsung representative purportedly told the outlet … Samsung’s 12Gb (Gigabit) LPDDR5 DRAM — the first of its kind for the industry — will be combined in groups of eight to produce 12GB (Gigabyte) LPDDR5 DRAM packages later this month. Samsung also says these 12GB modules are set to be used in high-end phones; given the timelines and intent, it seems likely one such DRAM package could power the upcoming Galaxy Note 10 . We have already seen 12GB RAM on Android phones

Android Headlines All eyes are on Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 launch on August 7, but it looks like the company might also be revealing a new premium tablet at the event. Android Headlines has posted renders that apparently show the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6, adding that the device is set to launch alongside the Galaxy Note 10 series. The renders show a tablet with several interesting design choices, starting with a groove on the rear of the device to hold an S-Pen . It’s unclear whether the stylus is Bluetooth-enabled and can be charged via this slot, or if we’re looking at a more traditional S-Pen that doesn’t need charging. For what it’s worth, SamMobile has previously reported that this slot will be for charging. Another interesting choice on this tablet is the decision to add a dual rear camera setup. There’s no solid information regarding camera specs, but it’s suggested that the second shooter could either be an ultra-wide snapper or a 3D ToF camera. The renders als

Today, in a letter to investors (via The Verge ), Netflix confirmed it will finally launch a less expensive streaming plan. The plan will be a Netflix mobile-only service that will start in India, with the possibility to expand to other countries later. Netflix has tested a mobile-first plan several times in several different countries. The plan allows you to watch as much Netflix content as you like, but only on one smartphone or tablet at a time, i.e. not on your television, not through a streaming device (such as a Roku ), and not on your PC or laptop. The company described the Netflix mobile-only plan as “an effective way to introduce a larger number of people in India to Netflix and to further expand our business in a market where Pay TV ARPU (average revenue per user) is low (below $5).” Editor's Pick Amazon Prime vs Netflix: Which is the better streaming platform for you? Although Netflix is arguably the original media streaming service, it is by no means alone

The AAPicks team writes about things we think you’ll like, and we may see a share of revenue from any purchases made through affiliate links. The latest Kindle Oasis retails for $250, and even Prime Day only got the standard Kindle down to $60. They might have the latest bells and whistles, but at the end of the day, they’re just e-readers. For a more affordable option , today Dailysteals is offering a refurbished Kindle for just $34.99 with our exclusive promo code . This is the fifth-generation 6-inch Kindle , and one of the most popular. That’s mainly because, unlike your smartphone, e-readers are essentially sole-purpose. Amazon has found it harder to move newer models when this Kindle already lets you enjoy your favorite books . Lasts up to one month on a single charge. The Kindle is as small and light as a paperback, but much thinner, and it can hold over 1,000 books . You can download a new book in seconds using the built-in Wi-Fi , and it lasts up to one month on a

Did you tweet something memorable? Something funny? Something newsworthy? Have an announcement to make? Why not make that tweet the first thing people see on your Twitter profile by pinning it? Here’s the good news: Twitter lets you pin any of your tweets to the top of your profile page. Better yet, there’s no limit as to how long it can stay there — I have a pinned tweet from over three years ago, which is a bit sad. Editor's Pick Twitter not working? Here’s how to fix it. July 11, 2019 (8:00 pm ET): Twitter experienced an hour-long outage today due to a bad internal configuration change. The social network might go down for short periods while Twitter rolls out a fix.  Social media … Keep in mind that you can’t pin someone else’s tweet or retweets to your profile. There’s a workaround for this, but here’s hoping for official support from Twitter down the line. Until then, here’s how to pin a tweet on Twitter. How to pin a tweet on Twitter for Android

If you love action movies (and, let’s face it, who doesn’t) you will find plenty to watch if you subscribe to the Hulu streaming video service. There are lots of films to enjoy that have fast cars, explosions, fights, and sharp one-liners. While one or two may have some interesting and deeper themes, action films are usually just meant to entertain, and Hulu certainly has many of them to stream. Editor's Pick Here are the best Hulu original shows, plus a look at upcoming exclusive series Hulu doesn't have nearly as many original shows as its rivals Netflix or Amazon Prime Video. However, a case could be made that Hulu is trying to offer quality over quantity with its original content.  Here … Here’s a list of the top 10 best action movies on Hulu that are currently available on the service. Best action movies on Hulu Wolf Warrior 2 Under Siege The Punisher Point Break Minority Report Independence Day G.I Joe The Rise of Cobra FX Con Air Mission I

If you’ve ever dabbled in custom ROMs or manually installing an Android OS update , you might have come across the term ‘firmware’. When flashing an OS update, the software has to be built for device-specific firmware or hardware. This difference is part of why it can take so long to roll out the latest version of Android to all devices. It’s not immediately clear, but there’s a critical distinction between firmware and software, the latter of which is probably a much more familiar term. In a nutshell, firmware sits very close to hardware, while software sits on top of the firmware. There’s a little more to it than that, and some areas where there’s room for a little cross-over. So let’s explore firmware vs software a little deeper. Firmware vs software Both firmware and software are snippets of code running on the hardware inside your phone and other gadgets. The key distinction is what they’re designed to do, where they are saved, and how easy they are to update and change. Sof