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The filing suggests that Samsung could be expanding its self-repair program (opens in new tab), part of which involves launching a dedicated support app. Called Self-Repair Assistant, the filing revealed that the app is to provide “consultancy and information services relating to [the] self-installation, self-maintenance, and self-repair…” of mobile devices. From the sounds of things, that means the Self-Repair Assistant will be your go-to resource to figure out how to repair your phone yourself....

U.S. pricing for the upcoming Galaxy S22 series leaked earlier this week, and it isn’t pretty. If the rumors are true, then Samsung plans to increase prices by $100 over the Galaxy S21 family from last year. That means the Galaxy S22 could come in at $899, the S22 Plus at $1,099, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra at a whopping $1,299. Outlets, including us, praised the Galaxy S21 series for its value proposition....

A Galaxy S23 case of unknown origin, via Ice Universe (opens in new tab) and LeakSpinner at Slashleaks (opens in new tab), has emerged online, and it clearly reflects the new leaked Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus design. It’s easy to see how the case is designed for a phone that has three individual cameras on the back, similar to how the Galaxy S22 Ultra looks, rather than one larger block containing them all, as the Galaxy S22 does....

A new tweet from long-time Samsung leaker IceUniverse (opens in new tab) says that the cameras on the back of the Galaxy S23 Ultra may look similar to the face of the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, with a raised “bezel” in order to avoid scratches to the lenses (opens in new tab). In a later tweet (opens in new tab), IU compares it to the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra’s camera block, which has recessed cameras within a rectangular bump on the back of the phone....

Ice Universe — a leaker with a strong track record, especially when it comes to Samsung handsets — has been posting about the quality of the upcoming Galaxy S23 Ultra’s camera for the last few days. To recap, Ice Universe has previously stated that the S23 Ultra will feature a 200MP camera with 0.6µm pixels on a 1/1.3" sensor and an f/1.7 aperture in front. Now it seems the leaker has seen the power of this new sensor first-hand....

In an extremely abrupt tweet, Ice Universe stated that the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will feature both a titanium frame and sapphire glass. Both of these point to a watch that’s resistant to bumps, knocks and scratches with a premium look, but the real question is what this will do to pricing. As 9to5Google (opens in new tab) points out, there are a few premium smartwatches with sapphire screens from the likes of Tag Heuer, but there hasn’t been a more mainstream Wear OS device with it since 2015’s Huawei Watch....

Over on Geekbench (opens in new tab), you can see a device named SM-F936U, which we think is the U.S. version of the Galaxy Z Fold 4. We’ve heard it said that the processor listed on the Geekbench results page is the upcoming and horribly-named Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1. The device here also looks to have 12GB of RAM (10GB usable). Below, we’ve gathered Geekbench results from other phones we’ve tested, including last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 3....

To learn about the acquisitions firsthand, you can check out a press release from Embracer Group (opens in new tab), as well as a share transfer agreement from Square Enix (opens in new tab). The bottom line is that Square Enix sold three of its studios to Embracer: Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal and Square Enix Montréal. Embracer has also acquired the rights to the Tomb Raider, Deux Ex, Thief and Legacy of Kain franchises, along with “more than 50 back-catalogue games from Square Enix....

I bring up Tesla not just because the automaker offers some of the best range on the market, but because Elon Musk has been talking about his views on range again. Views that reiterate his opinion that a car doesn’t need to be able to travel over 400 miles on a single charge. Speaking on Twitter (opens in new tab), as the Tesla CEO is wont to do, Musk admitted that Tesla could have released a car with over 600 miles of range last year....

While open-world games have been around since the ’80s, we now have the tools to make the settings come alive. We can explore fully populated cities, travel across miles of varied terrain and undertake hundreds of unique quests. Since it can be a bit tough to track down older systems, we’ve restricted this list to games you can play on modern PCs and consoles. Read on to discover the best open-world games on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC....

If you’re unsure what to look for in cross training shoes, two factors can help you choose: a durable outsole and a light and cushioned midsole to absorb shock. They should also offer stability, some flexibility, and a perfect fit. If you’re an avid runner, the best running shoes will provide a more specialist fit, and cyclists should check out the best Peloton shoes for home and outdoor cycling. But if you like to mix it up, the best cross training shoes are your best bet for switching between deadlifts and a 5km run....

Picking the best Lenovo laptop for your needs can be tricky, as the Chinese company now offers a broad variety of notebooks that can appeal to everyone from business professionals, who are always on the road, to serious gamers who prize performance over portability. Check our Lenovo coupon codes page for discounts on Lenovo products. Now that it’s November we’re already rounding up the best Black Friday deals, too!...

An essential tool for those looking to stay private and anonymous online, a VPN encrypt your traffic reroute it through servers of its own around the world. This also allows you to virtually relocate to access geo-restricted websites and streaming services. As an increasing number of users switch to Linux for its security benefits, many VPN providers are ensuring that they support the platform, just like Windows and Mac. However, only a select few are really worth considering – and if you want a VPN with a GUI, there’s only one choice....

One of the accessories that you really should consider straight away is the Oculus Quest Elite Strap with Battery. It provides a much more flexible head strap that works better for people with big or longer hair. In fact, home editor Katie Mortram found it to be a game changer for the Quest 2. So read on for our picks of the best Meta Quest 2 accessories you can buy today....

While the organic mattress market is small compared to the wider industry, there’s more choice now than ever. Although there are mattress sales all year round, winter brings some of the lowest prices, so now’s a good time to shop. The best organic mattresses range in price from around $800 to over $3,000, depending on the quality of non-toxic materials used and the size of the mattress. There’s a difference between a mattress made with more natural materials compared to synthetic ones, versus a fully certified organic and eco-friendly bed....

We tested the design process and production quality for five popular printing services — Costco, Mimeo, Mixbook, Printique, and Shutterfly — to find the best photo calendars you can buy. We chose centerfold wall-hanging models for our comparison. (Vendors may also offer smaller desktop versions and larger top hanging options.) Sizes varied considerably in this category, which we accounted for in calculating overall value. If you want to send a photo calendar as a gift — or have one in time for the new year — there’s no time like the present, as pretty much every photo calendar service is offering some sort of deal during the holidays....

Deadline (opens in new tab) reports that the teen horror series I Know What You Did Last Summer will not be returning for a second season. The show has been axed after just a single collection of eight episodes. Granted, when you consider the first season received a pretty lukewarm reception (it has a 40% on Rotten Tomatoes), its cancellation doesn’t come as a great surprise. Editor’s note: in more positive news, one of CBS’ canceled shows is finally coming back (just on another network)....

Which might seem odd, since I won’t even be able to use the Pixel Watch. At least, not with my current smartphone. Don’t get me wrong — I knew there was a very strong chance the Pixel Watch would only be compatible with the best Android phones. So who’s to say the Pixel Watch won’t be the first smartwatch to make me ditch my iPhone? I’ve been an Apple Watch user for several years now, swapping it out as the best Apple Watch every year changes or when I test the best smartwatches for Android....

Many vendors are now creating laptops suited for hybrid work, one of which is the new HP Elite Dragonfly G3. This laptop is the ultimate hybrid work machine and will help you become more productive, wherever you work from. Check out our CES 2022 live blog for all the latest news The HP Elite Dragonfly G3 comes bundled with Windows 11 and is powered by a 12th-gen Intel Core processor....

While we won’t know the answer to that until the game comes out, we actually do know quite a bit about Tears of the Kingdom. We know when the game will debut; we know how you can secure your copy right now; we know a few key details about the story. Read on to learn about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s release date, pre-order information, trailers and more....