Abhinav Anand

New Delhi

Tech journalist for SammyGuru. Bylines at The Mac Observer, Android Headlines Financial Express, ExtremeTech, iGeeksBlog, KnowTechie, SlashGear, et al.

Articles

After Samsung Refused to Help, Apple Took 5G Modems Into Its Own Hands

2 days ago | sammyguru.com | Abhinav Anand

Apple’s latest iPhone 16e helped the company earn a lion’s share of the market in Q1 2025. But that’s not the big achievement we’re talking about. The iPhone 16e features Apple’s first in-house C1 5G modem, which marks a significant milestone for the Cupertino-based tech giant. However, new reports suggest that this may never have happened if Samsung had agreed to supply 5G modems to Apple.
Samsung Could Start Rolling Out One UI 8 Beta 2 Next Week

2 days ago | sammyguru.com | Abhinav Anand

It’s been quite a few days since the first One UI 8 beta rolled out for the Galaxy S25 series. Since then, we’ve only caught Samsung testing different beta builds, but the second round of One UI 8 beta (yes, One UI 8 beta 2) hasn’t hit the streets yet. That might be just around the corner, if a new tip is anything to go by. One UI 8 beta 2 might drop next week for the Galaxy S25 seriesAccording to Tarun Vats, One UI 8 beta 2 will “most likely” start rolling out next week.
Galaxy Z Fold 7 Screen Size Tipped Again Ahead of the Big Reveal

2 days ago | sammyguru.com | Abhinav Anand

You probably know that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 are coming next month, along with Galaxy Watch 8 series. Samsung will likely host the next Unpacked event on July 10th in New York. There are plenty of signs that the launch of the foldables is imminent. Multiple indicators have confirmed this, including an official teaser and an app listing on Galaxy Store. Ahead of the event, a reliable analyst has confirmed the Galaxy Z Fold 7’s screen size.
Galaxy Watch 5 Series, Watch 7, Watch Ultra Pick Up Security Updates

2 days ago | sammyguru.com | Abhinav Anand

Samsung has been quite busy lately, especially with the One UI 8 beta rolling out quickly. Now, attention seems to have shifted to the Galaxy Watch lineup. In fact, the Galaxy Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, Galaxy Watch 7, and Galaxy Watch Ultra are now receiving a security update in the US.
Glance Brings AI-Powered Fashion Try-Ons to Your Galaxy Lock Screen

3 days ago | sammyguru.com | Abhinav Anand

You pick up your phone to check the time, and suddenly, you’re staring at an AI-generated version of yourself wearing a jacket you don’t own, standing in a place you’ve never been. A few taps later, it’s in your cart. That’s the idea behind Glance’s new AI-powered fashion tool rolling out to Samsung Galaxy phones. Glance wants your Samsung Galaxy’s lock screen to suggest what you wear nextGlance announced it has partnered with Samsung to bring generative AI shopping to the lock screen.
Galaxy Z Fold 7 Might Feature a 16GB RAM Variant, Colors Tipped Again

3 days ago | sammyguru.com | Abhinav Anand

It feels like the countdown to the upcoming July Unpacked event has officially begun. As we get closer to the launch, some of the nitty-gritty details about the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 are starting to come out of the woodwork. Samsung will host the July Unpacked in New York, where it is expected to debut the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and the Galaxy Watch 8 series. Some even speculate that the Galaxy Z Flip FE might make an appearance. Planning to get the Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Galaxy Z Flip 7?
Gemini Could Soon Borrow Autocomplete Feature from Google Search

3 days ago | sammyguru.com | Abhinav Anand

Every time we search for something on Google, a bunch of suggestions pop up. Tapping on any of them instantly completes our query and saves us a good chunk of time. For instance, when you search for “best time to visit Japan,” you’ll see suggestions like “…in summer,” “…with family,” and so on. Now that same handy autocomplete experience might be coming to the Gemini app.
You Can Get $1,000 Off the Galaxy Z Fold 6 with Trade-Ins Right Now

4 days ago | sammyguru.com | Abhinav Anand

Samsung’s Discover Summer Sale is back, which means you can snag some great deals on your favorite Samsung tech that’s been sitting in your cart. There are sweet discounts on the Galaxy S25 series, and you can even score a free storage upgrade on the Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra. But if you’re tired of the usual slabs, you might want to check out this deal on the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Google Messages Picks Up Material 3 Expressive Design, But Not Fully

4 days ago | sammyguru.com | Abhinav Anand

It looks like Android 16’s Material 3 Expressive design is quietly making its way into some apps. After our early previews of several apps, we learned yesterday that Gmail is now rolling out a fresh redesign. Now, Google Messages appears to be getting a partially applied Material 3 Expressive makeover as well. Google is now testing Material 3 Expressive design for the Messages app9to5Google reports that Google Messages is now rolling out a Material 3 Expressive redesign.
Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, Flip 7 FE, Watch 8 Series Details Leak Ahead of Launch

4 days ago | sammyguru.com | Abhinav Anand

Samsung looks all set to launch its new foldables next month. Word is, the company might unveil the latest foldables along with the Galaxy Watch 8 series at its July Unpacked event. Some reports even suggest it could happen on July 10. As usual, a few details about the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, and the Galaxy Watch 8 series have already leaked ahead of the big reveal.