Nokia drives Oppo and OnePlus out of the German smartphone market

The Munich 1 Regional Court has ruled in favor of Nokia in its patent lawsuit against Oppo and OnePlus, implementing a nationwide sales ban on smartphones from the Chinese OEMs in Germany. The sales ban comes just weeks after the Mannheim district court ruled in favor of the Finnish networking giant, ordering the two parties to reach a settlement. Oppo reportedly refused to accept the renewal fee for its 4G cross-licensing agreement with Nokia, leading to the ban.

A report from Android Police on the matter reveals that Oppo has already removed all mentions of its smartphones and product listings from its German website. However, the company has clarified that existing users will be able to use their smartphones without any restrictions and receive support and all future updates. OnePlus is yet to update its website homepage, but the company has disabled smartphone product listings in the region. German buyers will still be able to purchase Oppo and OnePlus smartphones from third-party retailers, but only till stocks last.

A separate report from WinFuture reveals that Oppo and OnePlus refused to accept Nokia’s licensing renewal fee, as it would’ve required the companies to pay €2.50 per smartphone sold worldwide. Since the German market accounts for a small fraction of Oppo and OnePlus’ total smartphone sales, it was more prudent for the companies to exit the market than accept Nokia’s renewal fees.

Oppo and OnePlus are estimated to have a 10% market share in Germany, and the companies ship around two million smartphones in the region annually. As such, the sales ban will not only affect the Chinese smartphone OEMs but might also lead to a shortage of Android smartphones for German buyers.

Nokia has filed similar lawsuits against other BBK Electronics-owned companies, like Realme and Vivo, in Germany, France, Finland, Sweden, Spain, the UK, and the Netherlands. If the courts rule in Nokia’s favor, it might secure a sales ban on smartphones from all BBK Electronics-owned brands across Western Europe and the UK.

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Via: Android Police, WinFuture

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One UI 5.0 beta includes a new set of Wi-Fi developer options

Samsung rolled out the first One UI 5.0 open beta to the Galaxy S22 series last week, giving users in several regions a chance to experience the Android 13 update ahead of the stable rollout. We got a chance to experience the update on a Galaxy S22 Ultra, and we spotted a bunch of useful new features in the update. As mentioned in our hands-on preview of the update, the release includes all the new features Google introduced in Android 13, along with stackable widgets, new Material You colors, a redesigned Security and privacy hub, tweaked notifications, and more. But that’s not all there is to One UI 5.0.

One UI 5.0 Open Beta Hands On: New features for your Samsung Galaxy phone

As spotted by an Android Police reader, One UI 5.0 also includes a new set of developer options for Wi-Fi. You can access it on a device running One UI 5.0 by heading to the Wi-Fi settings, selecting the Intelligent Wi-Fi option, and tapping on the Intelligent Wi-Fi version ten times. Doing so brings up a new set of Wi-Fi developer options, which provide connection information, nearby Wi-Fi information, Wi-Fi and network diagnosis, router and time-specific history, and app-specific network history.

Note that, unlike Android’s developer options, you need to tap the Intelligent Wi-Fi version number each time you wish to access the new Wi-Fi developer options.

In essence, the new Wi-Fi developer options give users access to information about the quality of the active Wi-Fi network and the reception quality of nearby networks. Furthermore, the options listed under the Wi-Fi History and Network History headers let you keep track of historical data around all measured activity and the activity recorded from the router or apps. Although these tools might not seem all that useful for the average user, they can come in handy if you want to identify Wi-Fi dead spots around your home or track how much data apps handle in the background.

While you can access all this data using a third-party app from the Play Store, having access to it right within One UI is definitely a bonus.

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Via: Android Police

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WhatsApp will now give user a little over two days to delete a message

Sometimes the best part about using a third-party chat app like Line, WhatsApp, or even Signal, is the ability to delete messages after you have sent them. WhatsApp previously limited the time to delete a chat message to around one hour. Now, it will extend that time generously, giving users a little over two days.

WhatsApp has brought its new time limit out of beta and finally delivered it to the public. The new updated rule for deleting a message will extend to 60 hours or two days and 12 hours. While this change seemed good, many on Twitter seemed disgruntled. Instead of focusing on extending the time, many expressed interest in an edit button. In addition, others chimed in and requested the removal of the deleted message notification. Regardless, the new update should give users plenty of time to mull over sent messages.

Rethinking your message? Now you’ll have a little over 2 days to delete your messages from your chats after you hit send.

— WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) August 8, 2022

If unfamiliar with WhatsApp or the feature mentioned above, users can send messages and choose to delete them if they’d like. The message can be deleted for yourself, or you can choose to delete the message for everyone in the chat. Mainly, it can be used to correct a message with misspellings or even reword something. You can also delete images and movies as well. If you are going to use this feature and have it be effective, all parties in the message must be running the latest version of WhatsApp. Furthermore, WhatsApp will not inform you if a message is not deleted from the other party’s chat window. So please be cautious when sending messages.

WhatsApp recently fulfilled one of its most requested features, bringing the ability to transfer the app’s entire chat history from Android to iPhone. While it was previously only available in beta, the company rolled out the ability to all users just last month. The transfer process will allow users to migrate account information, profile photo, individual chats, group chats, chat history, media, and settings. If you want to try a new chat platform, download at the link below.

WhatsApp Messenger (Free, Google Play) →

Source: WhatsApp (Twitter)
Via: The Verge

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iOS 16 beta 5 finally adds battery percentage to notched iPhones

Earlier today, Apple released iOS 16 beta 5 to registered developers, and while we are slowly getting closer to a final release, we still aren’t quite there yet. In this update, Apple added some interesting new things, but perhaps the most exciting part is the addition of a battery percentage toggle. It has been five years since Apple removed this feature from notched iPhones. At the time, Apple claimed there wasn’t enough space to keep the battery percentage information on the home screen.

To see the battery percentage on Face ID-equipped iPhones, users had to swipe down from the top right-hand corner of the display to bring down the Control Center. In Control Center, it was possible to take a peek at the battery percentage. Unfortunately, this meant that each time you wanted to see the battery percentage, you had to swipe down from the top right-hand corner. This was a huge pain when it first came out, and it is still a huge pain even today.

Thankfully, it looks the darkest days are finally behind notched iPhone users. If you are running the beta, first update to beta 5. Once you are up to date,  you can head into the Settings menu, Battery section, and then you will see the ability to toggle the Battery Percentage on and off. If you are an iPhone SE 2nd or 3rd generation user or use an iPhone 8 or older, this will not apply to you. The same goes for iPad or iPod touch users since the battery percentage indicator was never removed from these devices.

Regarding other additions in beta 5, we get a new animated lock screen visualizer when playing music and new splash screens. While not too exciting, it does build on all of the new additions found in iOS 16. However, the update will perhaps be the most striking regarding visuals, bringing various changes to widgets and the lock screen.

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OnePlus 10 Pro vs Apple iPhone 13: Which phone is better to buy in 2022?

The OnePlus 10 Pro positions itself as a premium Android flagship on the market. It offers a good set of internals for the price, but it’s only a marginal upgrade — if at all — over the OnePlus 9 Pro from last year. So despite having a “Pro” moniker, the OnePlus 10 Pro often finds itself competiting with more standard phones on the market. In this article, we’re going to take a look a look at the OnePlus 10 Pro vs Apple iPhone 13 to find out how the latest and greatest flagship from OnePlus compare to one of the finest iPhones out there.

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• Design and display
• Hardware and software
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• Which one should you buy?

OnePlus 10 Pro vs Apple iPhone 13: Specifications

Before we begin the comparison, let’s take a quick look at the specifications of each phone to find out what they bring to the table:

Specification	OnePlus 10 Pro	Apple iPhone 13
Build	Aluminum mid-frame Gorilla Glass 5 back Gorilla Glass Victus front IP68 rating (only on T-Mobile models)	Aluminum mid-frame Glass front and back “Ceramic Shield” for front glass IP68 rating
Dimensions & Weight	163 x 73.9 x 8.55 mm 201g	146.7mm x 71.5mm x 7.65mm 174g
Display	6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz Fluid AMOLED 1,440 x 3,216 pixels Variable refresh rate between 1Hz to 120Hz 1300 nits peak brightness HDR10+ certified	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED 2,340 x 1,080 resolution 60Hz refresh rate 1300 nits peak brightness HDR10 True tone display
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC	Apple A15 Bionic
RAM & Storage	8GB/12GB RAM 128GB/256GB/512GB UFS 3.1 storage	4GB RAM 128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery & Charging	5,000mAh 65W wired fast charging (North America) 80W wired fast charging (Everywhere outside of North America) 50W wireless charging Reverse wireless charging Charger included in box	3,240 mAh Wired charging up to 20W Wireless charging up to 7.5W MagSafe charging up to 15W Charger not included in the box
Security	Optical in-display fingerprint scanner	Face ID
Rear Camera(s)	Primary: 48MP wide, f/1.8, 1/1.33″, OIS Secondary: 50MP ultra-wide, f/2.2/150˚ FOV Tertiary: 8MP telephoto, 3.3x optical zoom Hasselblad color calibration	Primary: 12MP wide, f/1.6 aperture, 1.6μm Secondary: 12MP ultra-wide, f/2.4 aperture
Front Camera(s)	32MP, f/2.2/0.8µm	12MP TrueDepth camera system
Port(s)	USB Type-C No headphone jack No microSD card slot	Lightning port No headphone jack No microSD card slot
Audio	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
Connectivity	5G (mmWave) for almost all regions and carriers except AT&T in the US Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.2 NFC GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou	5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMO and LAA Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2×2 MIMO Bluetooth 5.0
Software	China: ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12 Global: OxygenOS 12.1 based on Android 12	iOS 15
Other Features	Dual physical SIM Alert slider Three major Android OS updates promised Four years of security patches	Apple Pay eSIM support Compatible with MagSafe accessories

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Design and Display

The OnePlus 10 Pro carries a very familiar design aesthetics with its rounded edges and subtle curves at the front and the back where the glass panels meet the mid-frame. The main differentiator this year is the camera island, which is quite polarizing, to say the least. Some people seem to like this design, while others think it’s not as elegant as some other phones we’ve seen from the brand in the past. Meanwhile, the iPhone 13 looks like any other glass slab smartphone with hard corners and flat sides. It also has a familiar-looking camera island at the back to house the dual-camera setup.

Regardless of what you think about the looks, there’s no denying that the OnePlus 10 Pro feels more comfortable to hold in hand while using it. And that’s despite the fact that the OnePlus 10 Pro is significantly taller, thicker, and the heavier phone in this comparison. Phones with curved sides tend to sit nicely in hand, and that’s exactly the case with the OnePlus 10 Pro. The matte texture at the back of the device also adds to the overall premium finish of the phone.

iPhone 13

Both phones have an aluminum mid-frame and glass on both the front as well as the back. The OnePlus 10 Pro uses Gorilla Glass Victus to protect the display, while the iPhone 13 has “Ceramic Shield” for front glass. All the iPhones this year carry an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, but only the T-Mobile variants of the OnePlus 10 Pro come with an “official” IP rating. You get a USB-C port at the bottom of the OnePlus 10 Pro while the iPhone 13 comes with a lighting port for charging and data syncing. OnePlus’ signature alert slider — which now seems to be getting removed from a lot of OnePlus devices — makes an appearance on the OnePlus 10 Pro. The iPhone 13 also comes with a ring/silent switch on the left-hand side.

OnePlus 10 Pro in sandstone black case

Moving on to the display, the OnePlus 10 Pro features a significantly bigger 6.7-inch display with minimal bezels and a punch-hole camera cutout on the top for the selfie camera. The iPhone 13 looks exactly like many other iPhones from the last couple of years with a notch on the front and relatively thick, yet uniform bezels on the rest of the three sides. The OnePlus 10 Pro definitely looks more modern from the front, but we’ll leave it up to you to decide which one’s better. It’s a matter of taste, after all.

Aesthetic differences aside, the OnePlus 10 Pro definitely has a better display on paper. It’s a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with support for a max resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels, meaning it has around 525 ppi. The iPhone 13’s smaller 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display isn’t as sharp as the OnePlus 10 Pro’s panel because it only supports a maximum resolution of 2532 x 1170 pixels, which works out to about 460 ppi. Not to mention, the OnePlus 10 Pro also supports a 120Hz refresh rate which paves the way for smooth scrolling and other animations on the screen.

Both smartphones are built to last but the OnePlus 10 Pro looks more modern. The iPhone 13 doesn’t look bad, but the iPhones, in general, desperately need a design refresh to go against the modern Android flagships. The differences are more prominent when you move over to the display as the OnePlus 10 Pro’s AMOLED panel is not only bigger, but it’s also better equipped to offer a more refined experience.

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Hardware and Software

The OnePlus 10 Pro has the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, up to 12GB RAM, and up to 256GB of internal storage. It’s one of the most powerful Android phones you can buy on the market right now. In comparison, the iPhone 13 packs Apple’s A15 Bionic chip with 4GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. The A15 Bionic is an insanely powerful chipset, which easily beats the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 when it comes to general performance. In real-world usage, however, you’re going to get the same experience from both devices. You may not see a noticeable difference unless you’re really pushing both phones to their limits, so there’s nothing to worry about. Apple’s iOS, as you probably already know, handles everything without a hitch even with less memory at its disposal, and it’s the same in the case of the iPhone 13 too.

The base variant of both phones ships with 128GB of internal storage and you can choose to splurge more to get a maximum of 512GB of storage with each phone. You can’t add a microSD card to add more storage to either of these devices, so be sure to pick the right storage variant. Moving over the battery department, the OnePlus 10 Pro packs a massive 5,000 mAh battery inside, whereas the iPhone 13 trails behind with a significantly smaller 3,240 mAh battery unit. This makes it seem like the OnePlus 10 Pro is better in the battery department, but that’s not really the case. Apple’s A15 Bionic chip and iOS software work their magic to make iPhone 13’s battery last really long between charges. Both phones should be able to last for at least a day and a half with moderate usage.

The OnePlus 10 Pro pulls ahead of the iPhone 13 with its fast-charging capabilities, though. The OnePlus 10 Pro models in the US support 65W charging while the units sold in the rest of the world support up to 80W charging. The iPhone 13 only supports fast charging up to 20W. One of the best things about the OnePlus 10 Pro is that it comes with that fast charger in the box, while the iPhone 13 doesn’t. You also get wireless charging support with both phones, but that’s also significantly faster on the OnePlus 10 Pro.

Overall, both phones are comparably fast when it comes to performance, but the OnePlus 10 Pro takes the crown in the battery department with its fast-charging capabilities. iPhones continue to remain painfully slow when it comes to charging, and we hope things change with the upcoming iPhone 14.

On the software side, the OnePlus 10 Pro ships with OxygenOS 12 that’s based on Android 12. The iPhone 13 comes with iOS 15 and will receive the stable build of iOS 16 when it arrives later this year. The difference is entirely subjective when it comes to software as both Android and iOS have advantages and disadvantages of their own. OnePlus, however, seems to be having a tough time with its OxygenOS. The past couple of versions of the software have been quite unstable. Not to mention, the OnePlus phones haven’t been receiving timely updates either. Apple’s iOS, thankfully, isn’t plagued by any of these issues as the company continues to deliver a largely polished software experience to its users. Bugs on iOS are usually limited to beta releases, and what you end up with on the phone is software that just works, albeit somewhat limited in its experience.

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Cameras

The OnePlus 10 Pro sports a triple camera setup at the back which includes an f/1.8, 1/1.43-inch Sony IMX789 main camera; an 8MP, f/2.4 telephoto zoom lens with 3.3x optical zoom; and a 50MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide camera. By contrast, the iPhone 13 only has two rear cameras — a 12MP, f/1.6 wide and a 12MP, f/2.6 ultrawide lens. The OnePlus 10 Pro is definitely more versatile, but the iPhone 13 is more reliable with its photos and videos. It consistently captures well-balanced images with more details and better colors compared to the OnePlus 10 Pro’s shots. That’s not to say the images captured using the OnePlus 10 Pro look bad. They’re just not as consistent as the ones captured using an iPhone 13. We’ll leave some camera samples below to give you a better understanding of what to expect from each of these devices.

The OnePlus 10 Pro features a 32MP selfie shooter on the front, whereas the iPhone 13 uses a 12MP camera for selfies and video calls. As far as the videos are concerned, the OnePlus 10 Pro can record 8K videos at 24fps or 4K videos at up to 60fps. Apple’s iPhone 13 tops out 4K resolution with up to 60fps, but it captures better-looking footage. iPhones continue to remain the king of videos on mobile, and that’s true in the case of this comparison too.

OnePlus 10 Pro camera samples:

iPhone 13 camera samples:

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OnePlus 10 Pro vs Apple iPhone 13: Which one should you buy?

The OnePlus 10 Pro starts at $899 in the US while the iPhone 13 will cost you $799 for the base variant with 128GB storage. The OnePlus 10 Pro vs iPhone 13 is a tough match-up because you also have to consider the “Android vs iOS” debate in addition to other factors; and more often than not, which OS you prefer will end up dictating your hardware choice. The OnePlus 10 Pro is a great all-rounder, but we think it doesn’t do enough to rope in those who are fully immersed in the Apple ecosystem. You definitely have better options on the market if you’re looking to switch from iOS to Android. That’s not to say it’s a bad phone because the OnePlus 10 Pro is one of the fastest Android flagships on the market right now. It also comes with an impressive 6.7-inch AMOLED display and an open Android experience to please the die-hard Android users. OnePlus’ software game, however, isn’t as strong as it once used to be, and it also fails to impress with its inconsistent cameras.

The iPhone 13 shines in all these departments, as it offers a reliable software experience and is also slated to receive more updates in the future compared to the OnePlus 10 Pro. The iPhone 13 may not have a versatile camera setup, but its dual-camera system consistently churns out better images both day and night. You can also pick up the iPhone 13 Pro if you want better camera systems to go against other modern flagships on the market. The only disadvantage of buying an iPhone 13 over the OnePlus 10 Pro is that you’ll have to put up with slower charging speeds and a smaller 60Hz display.

All things considered, both the OnePlus 10 Pro and the iPhone 13 offer a good experience overall. You’re not necessarily buying a bad phone by picking either of these devices, but the iPhone 13 happens to deliver a more polished experience compared to the OnePlus phone. You can also read our reviews of each of these phones (linked earlier in the article) to learn more about them in detail. Alternatively, you can also check out our OnePlus 10 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro comparison if you’re interested to see how the more expensive iPhone stacks up against the OnePlus flagship.

OnePlus 10 Pro

The OnePlus 10 Pro is the latest and greatest flagship smartphone from OnePlus, and packs some of the best performing hardware into one package.

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OnePlus 10 Pro

The iPhone 13 brings the powerful A15 Bionic and a really good main camera along with the usual Apple package of great software and eco-system.

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Be sure to take a look at our OnePlus 10 Pro deals and the iPhone 13 deals page to see if you can find some good deals on these phones while you’re here. We’ve also rounded up some of the best OnePlus 10 Pro cases and the best iPhone 13 cases if that’s something you’re interested in buying.

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Apple iPad Air 5 (2022) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE (2021): Which tablet should you buy?

Tablets are becoming more and more popular amongst users for several reasons. For starters, these versatile devices are getting faster and starting to support more advanced features. For a large number of people, these glass slabs even work as a replacement for their laptops. After all, they typically offer large screens, multitasking, accessory support (such as keyboards, mice, and styli), and much more. Their portability and sleek designs make them a solid companion that can easily fit in our compact bags wherever we go. This is the Apple iPad Air 5 (2022) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE (2021) — the battle between two very different tablets sold by rival manufacturers. If you decide to buy the iPad Air 5, don’t forget to check out some of the best cases and chargers for it.

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• Display
• Performance
• Tidbits
• Bottom Line

Apple iPad Air 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE: Specifications

	Apple iPad Air 5	Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE
CPU	Apple M1 chip	Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (Wi-Fi model) Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (Cellular model)
Body	247.6 x 178.5 x 6.1 mm 461 g (462 g for Cellular model)	284.8 x 185 x 6.3 mm 608 g
Display	10.9-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display 2360-by-1640-pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi) 500 nits brightness Supports Apple Pencil 2	12.4-inch (diagonal) LCD display 2560-by-1600-pixel resolution at 243 pixels per inch (ppi) Around 500 nits brightness Supports the included S Pen
Cameras	Rear: 12MP Wide camera ƒ/1.8 aperture Digital zoom up to 5x Autofocus with Focus Pixels Smart HDR 3 Auto image stabilization Front: 12MP Ultra Wide front camera, 122° field of view ƒ/2.4 aperture Smart HDR 3 Retina Flash Auto image stabilization	Rear: 8MP camera ƒ/1.9 aperture Digital zoom up to 2x Autofocus Portrait mode Night mode Front: 5MP camera ƒ/2.2 aperture Fixed Focus Portrait mode
Memory	8GB RAM 64GB/256GB SSD	4GB/6GB/8GB RAM 64GB/128GB/256GB SSD
Battery	Built‐in 28.6‐watt-hour rechargeable lithium‑polymer battery Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi‐Fi or watching video	Built‐in 10090 mAh rechargeable lithium‑polymer battery All-day battery life
Connectivity	4G/5G on Cellular model Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0	4G/5G on Cellular model Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.2
Security	Touch ID	Face Recognition
OS	iPadOS 15	One UI 4.1 (Based on Android 12)
Colors	Space Gray Starlight Pink Purple Blue	Black Silver Green Pink
Material	Aluminum	Aluminum
Price	Starts at $599	Starts at $429

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Design: Choose a supermodel

Design is a very subjective matter. Nonetheless, we can make some objective observations regarding the bodies of these two tablets. Both of them feature almost the exact same exterior design. It’s a flat aluminum chassis with rounded corners and the companies’ respective logos. The two are slim, light, and look futuristic.

Perhaps the most notable difference between the two tablets is the colors they offer. The Apple iPad 5 (2022) comes in five finishes to choose from — Space Gray, Starlight, Pink, Purple, and Blue. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE (2021) offers four — Black, Silver, Pink, and Green. If you don’t have a color preference, then design shouldn’t really be a major aspect to consider when choosing between the two. Ultimately, they both are sleek, and there are more notable pros and cons to weigh.

Display: The Galaxy is wider than Air

After flipping over these two tablets, we are faced with two gorgeous, Full HD displays with thin bezels and rounded corners. The biggest difference between the two is the screen size. The iPad offers 10.9 inches of screen real estate. On the other hand, the Galaxy Tab S7 FE adds an inch and a half to reach 12.4 inches.

When it comes to the resolution, your naked eye probably won’t be able to tell the difference between the two. So in this round, the main focus would be the size. If you’re looking for a wider canvas, then Team Samsung it is. Otherwise, the Apple iPad Air has a slimmer, lighter, and more compact build that makes it slightly more portable. Notably, both the iPad and Galaxy tablet screens support the companies’ respective smart styli — the Apple Pencil 2 and the S Pen.

Performance: The M1/iPadOS mix is merely mighty

Let’s start this round by reminding you that the Apple M1 chip is a Mac processor. The iPad Air 5 packs a chipset that fuels macOS and powers Apple’s newer computers. Another aspect to consider is that the entry model of the iPad Air 5 packs 8GB of RAM, while that of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE settles for just 4GB. That’s not to mention that Android OS is a more demanding operating system when it comes to memory usage.

Expect iPadOS 15 to run smoother on your tablet than One UI 4.1. After all, the former OS is a more powerful iteration of iOS. In late 2022, your iPad will also start supporting resizable app windows — thanks to Stage Manager on iPadOS 16. This makes it a mighty competitor to the Galaxy Tab S7 FE when it comes to multitasking. Lastly, iPadOS has better native app support when compared to Android. By going for Apple’s tablet, you get a richer selection of optimized apps — including some Pro software for power users.

Tidbits: Batteries, Cameras, and more

Long battery life is essential on a tablet. After all, users tend to expect their devices to last them a day when working on the go. Needing to find a power source every couple of hours can be a dealbreaker for many. Fortunately, both the iPad Air 5 and Galaxy Tab S7 FE offer all-day battery lives, and you shouldn’t need to worry about charging them more than once a day with average use. Notably, though, the iPad comes with a 20W brick that fully charges the iPad in 135 minutes. On the other hand, the Samsung tablet takes 190 minutes to fully charge using a 45W brick — which is sold separately. The Samsung box includes a 15W brick, which doesn’t support fast charging.

In the camera department, the iPad also wins over the Galaxy Tab S7 FE. Both the front and rear cameras on the Apple tablet have higher resolutions when compared to Samsung’s. The latter supports Portrait and Night modes, though. So if you attend virtual meetings frequently, you might want to take this into consideration. Finally, both tablets support keyboards, mice, and styli. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE includes an S Pen in its box, though. On the other hand, you’d have to buy an Apple Pencil 2 separately for the iPad. This would cost you an additional $129.

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Bottom Line: The iPad Air makes more sense

Despite these two tablets landing in the mid-range category, the iPad Air packs plenty of high-end specs — such as the M1 chip. If you aren’t on a limited budget and are willing to pay an additional $170, the iPad Air 5 makes more sense than the Galaxy Tab S7 FE. It will likely receive software support for more years, performs better, and has a richer library of optimized apps. If you’re already using an iPhone or Mac, it also would make sense to go for the iPad to take advantage of the Continuity features.

The Samsung tablet is a solid option for those who just want a media consumption device, are on a more limited budget, or need a larger display. As a reminder, the Galaxy Tab S7 FE includes the S Pen in its box. So if you plan on using a smart stylus with your purchase, that is going to cost you an additional $129 if you choose the iPad Air. Ultimately, both tablets are more than decent, but the iPad offers a more advanced tablet experience.

Apple iPad Air 5 (2022)

The 5th-generation iPad Air (2022) is powered by the Apple M1 chip. It supports 5G for the first time, and it comes in an array of beautiful colors.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE (2021)

The Galaxy Tab S7 FE is a mid-range tablet from Samsung. It includes an S Pen and is great for getting light work done on the go.

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Which of the two tablets will you be buying, and why? Let us know in the comments section below.

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How to set up the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G: A step-by-step guide

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is one of the best smartphones under $500. In addition to offering a delightful design and powerful hardware, it also provides the best in class software support that even beats some of the best flagships on the market. If you just picked up the Galaxy A53 and want some help setting it up, you’ve come to the right place. Follow these simple steps to successfully set up your brand new Galaxy phone.

• After taking out the Galaxy A53 from the box, it’s time to power it on. Press and hold the power button on the left side until you see the Samsung logo on the screen. Wait until the phone boots up.
• On the welcome screen, choose the language of your choice. If you’re specially abled, you can also access the Accessibility features to guide you through the setup. Select Start once you’re ready.

• Select your preferred language and select Next.

• Select the check boxes next to the Privacy policy and End user license agreement. You can’t proceed without accepting them. Sending diagnostic data is optional. It helps Samsung improve software and services by collecting data about how you use your phone, app crashes, etc. Hit “Agree” to go to the next screen.
• Review permissions for Samsung apps and services. Some features might not work out of the box if you decide to toggle off some permissions. For example, if you deny Phone permission, you won’t be able to pick up or reject calls using your earbuds. But you can always enable them from device Settings later on. Click Agree when you’ve made the necessary changes.

• It’s time to connect your phone to the internet to finish the rest of the setup. Select your Wi-Fi network from the list of available networks and enter the password to connect your phone. If you don’t have Wi-Fi, you can also use mobile data (assuming you have inserted the SIM card). You can also set up the phone offline, but you’ll miss out on critical steps such as adding your Google account and restoring your backup.
• Once the Wi-Fi/mobile data is connected, the phone will check for pending updates.

• On the next screen, you’ll be asked if you want to copy apps and data from your old smartphone. Choose Next and follow the on-screen prompts to restore your apps, photos, contacts, and other data. If you want to start fresh, choose Don’t copy.

• You’ll be prompted to sign in with your Google account on the next screen. This is needed to let you access the Play Store and other Google services. Enter your Gmail address/phone number and password to log in. If you don’t remember these details, use the Forgot email or Forgot password options to recover your account. You can also Create a new account from this screen.
• Agree to the Google Term of Services, Google Play Terms of Services, and Privacy Policy and proceed to the next step.
• Review backup, location, and device maintenance settings. Keep Back up to Google Drive toggled turned on so that your apps, app data, contacts, and device settings automatically back up to Google Drive. If you don’t want apps to access your device location, you can disable the Location and Wi-Fi scanning permissions here.

• Now, you’ll be prompted to set up a device security method to protect your phone. Fingerprints is the most secure option, but should you prefer convenience over extra protection, you can also choose face recognition. You can also set up a Pattern lock, PIN, or a Password. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the desired security method.

• Next up, you’ll be asked if you want to install additional apps. These include first-party Samsung apps and third-party apps like LinkedIn and Microsoft Office. If you don’t want them, uncheck the boxes and select Ok.
• Wait for the phone to apply settings and get things ready. You might have to stare at this screen for a couple of minutes.

• You’ll be again prompted to install recommended apps, which are nothing but regional third-party apps that earn Samsung revenue when you install them. It’s safe to ignore them or install them as you see fit and select Next.

• The final step involves adding your Samsung account. If you want to use Samsung services like Samsung Health, you’ll need a Samsung account. This is a completely optional step, and you can always do it later by selecting Skip.

• That’s it! Select Finish and you’re ready to use your shiny new Galaxy A53 5G.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

The Galaxy A53 is one of the best mid-range smartphones under $500.

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