Galaxy S25 Ultra and Honor X60 Pro. Exciting Android 15 Leaks and Innovations

Galaxy A36. Latest Leaks and Design Insights with Honor X60 Pro Features

Samsung's old and new AI technologies focus on specific content-related features like drawing, images, object removal from photos, and quick tasks. However, the company feels its devices, especially smartphones, need a deeper integration with AI.

• The report explains that Samsung aims to enable users to interact with their phones without needing the standard settings menu or individual app settings. 

• Additionally, the Korean report mentions that Samsung seeks to predict user needs in advance by improving the performance of interactive elements like the keyboard and camera.

Samsung aims to build on the development of its assistant, Bixby, which has been effective in changing phone settings via voice commands, though not yet at the level the company envisions. The exact timing of Samsung's major AI leap remains unknown, but some anticipate it may debut with the upcoming Galaxy S25 series in a few months.

Speaking of the S25, a new report indicates that Samsung is working on a feature called Battery AI. This technology will leverage AI to optimize battery performance by extending its lifespan by reducing the workload on the processor and 5G network unit as needed. This suggests that Samsung doesn’t intend to increase battery capacity (mAh) but rather to enhance battery efficiency through software improvements.

• As for charging speeds, they are expected to remain the same. In the most significant design leak to date, a report mentions that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature a new design for the rear quad cameras, including metallic rings around each lens, as depicted in a conceptual rendering.

• You can also see a plastic ring with a circular pattern between the lens and the metallic ring. The leaker, Ice Universe, noted that this conceptual design is the closest to reality. The phone is expected to be unveiled in February 2025.

Android 15 Update. New Enhancements Coming to Google Pixel Phones

The rollout of the Android 15 update for Google Pixel phones has begun, featuring enhanced security measures to protect your sensitive health, financial, and personal information from theft and fraud. The update also brings improvements for larger-screen devices and upgrades to essential apps like Camera, Messages, and Passwords. Google has introduced new AI-powered features, including Circle Search and new ways to interact with Gemini.

• With AI support, a new feature detects potential thefts. If you suspect your phone has been stolen and the thief is attempting to flee, the device will automatically lock.

• Remote Lock Feature: You can also swiftly secure your device from another device by using your phone number and completing a quick security verification.

• Enhanced Security Protections: The update includes additional safeguards that prevent thieves from guessing passwords and accessing sensitive information. For example, it introduces authentication requirements for settings often targeted by thieves, such as removing the SIM card or disabling the Find My Device feature. The device will lock if it detects multiple unsuccessful access attempts.

• These updates make it significantly harder for thieves to reset and resell stolen devices, helping to prevent thefts before they happen.

• However, while these measures improve security, they may not be enough to fully protect the phone from hacking or theft, as determined thieves may still find ways to bypass these protections.

• You can create a separate private space to organize your apps, such as social media or banking applications. When the private space is locked, the apps remain virtually invisible to others, hidden from the app list, recent apps, notifications, and settings.

• To access the private space, additional authentication measures are required to keep the apps secure from intruders. To enhance privacy, you can choose to hide the presence of the private space from being displayed on your phone.

• The system now enhances productivity on these types of devices by providing tasks and shortcuts. For example, you can easily pin and unpin the taskbar on the screen, which means keeping favorite apps like Google Photos or Gmail at hand for quick access and increased productivity.

• The app grouping feature allows for quick shortcuts that make multitasking easier. For instance, you can open Google Drive and Gmail simultaneously to drag and drop files easily instead of switching between apps.

• You can also save frequently used app groups, which will appear as a single app icon on your foldable or tablet device. With just one tap, you can quickly restore them in split-screen mode for faster access.

• In addition to simplifying tasks, Google introduced a feature to enhance low-light performance and better camera control within apps under low-light conditions.

Exploring the Honor Magic and Honor 200

If we were to name the strong Honor series in the world of smartphones, we would mention the Honor Magic and Honor 200. These devices are known for their powerful specifications; however, the prices often serve as the only barrier preventing many from acquiring these phones.

Honor also has another series that is not well-known in our Arab region, which addresses this issue with robust specifications and modern design. The company has unveiled the latest generation of the X60 and X60 Pro series, and let's get to know them in this report, starting with the Pro model.

In recent years, Honor has understood the market and recognized the importance of standing out with a particular feature beyond the obvious, such as high camera resolution and design. They focused on durability and resistance while maintaining a modern design language and offering users two texture options: glossy or leather, depending on their comfort.

• The camera window is circular and black, housing the main lens alongside a flash at the front. The front of the phone features a curved-edge display with a somewhat wide hole-punch for the front camera.

• External apps also provide greater camera control, such as controlling the flash, and messaging apps from companies can use satellite connectivity to send and receive messages without cellular or Wi-Fi access. 

• This system is currently available on several Google Pixel phones, while other companies will need to wait for adjustments to their interfaces.

• The device is also water and dust-resistant, although no official standard is provided. It weighs only 188 grams and has a thickness of 7.98 mm, making it quite acceptable. Additionally, the phone's dimensions are suitable for the hand, ensuring a good daily usage experience for the user.

• Moving on to the display, we find a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with a high resolution of 1.5K and a refresh rate of 120 Hz, boasting a high brightness level of up to 3000 nits.

Android 14 with MagicOS 8. The Latest Features and Enhancements

The latest Android 14 version features MagicOS 8, powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, an octa-core chip built on a 4nm architecture with a clock speed of 2.2 GHz. It offers two RAM options: 8 GB with storage capacities of 128 or 256 GB, and 12 GB with storage options of 256 or 512 GB.

On the back, the main camera boasts a resolution of 108 MP with an aperture of f/1.75, allowing for a three-times optical zoom without compromising the original quality. On the front, there's an 8 MP selfie camera with an aperture of f/2.0.

In addition to its durability and strength, one of the standout features of the phone is its surprisingly large battery. Honor has managed to maintain a slim profile while equipping the device with a 6600 mAh battery, supporting 66W fast charging.

• Moving on to the regular version, the X60 shares the same design language as the Pro version but features a flat screen instead. 

• The fingerprint sensor has been relocated to the power button, as this model uses a standard LCD display measuring 6.8 inches with a Full HD resolution and a refresh rate of 120 Hz.

• In terms of hardware, it is equipped with the Dimensity 7025 Ultra, which performs well for mid-range usage and retains the same RAM options found in the Pro version.

•  The camera setup is also shared with the Pro model. Finally, the battery capacity here is 5800 mAh, supporting 35W charging.

Honor has limited this series to the Chinese market only. Since the launch of this series four years ago, we have not seen any devices made available in the Middle East or globally. Will the X60 family be the first generation to make its way to the Middle East? We certainly hope so.

Samsung Galaxy A36. Sleek Design and Impressive Features

Samsung Galaxy A36 is one of the highly anticipated mid-range smartphones, enjoying significant popularity due to its resemblance to Samsung's flagship devices. Recent leaked images indicate that the company plans to redesign the camera layout, returning to the previous model's style.

The cameras will be housed within a single frame instead of the separated lenses seen in previous versions. This design choice will give the phone a nostalgic feel, reminiscent of the Galaxy A30s from a few years ago. However, Samsung appears to be retaining most of the design elements from the current A series, such as the shape and placement of the power and volume buttons.

The display features a centered punch-hole for the selfie camera and slim bezels, maintaining a similar appearance to its predecessor from the front. The side-mounted fingerprint reader has been eliminated in favor of an in-display sensor. The Galaxy A36 will boast a larger screen, measuring 6.64 inches with Full HD+ resolution, and it will be slimmer than its predecessor at just 7.4 mm compared to 8.2 mm.

• Earlier leaks regarding the phone's performance on Geekbench showed that it will run on Android 15.

• The exact processor remains unclear, with speculation around either the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 or the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. However, it seems that Samsung will opt for Qualcomm processors over MediaTek.

• Additionally, new leaks suggest that the Galaxy A56 will feature the new Exynos 1580 processor paired with AMD RDNA graphics.