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February Galaxy Unpacked Event

0:41 > Laptops

Galaxy Book3 (Pro/360/Pro 360)

Galaxy Book Ultra

5:52> Smartphones

Galaxy S23/Plus

14:58 > Galaxy S23 Ultra

External Referenced Content

MrWhosetheboss' review on s23 Ultra

SuperSaf Camera Comparison on S23 Ultra & iPhone 14 Pro Max

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- Speculations on Apple's 2024 iPhone lineup

- When Should we see a refresh for the Mac Studio?

- Pixel Update rollout for February

- Jony Ive's former position is no more

- Next-gen Carplay coming this year

- Netflix could be repelling existing customers

Deals!!!

Pixel 7 is $100 off and the 7 Pro is $150 off

M1 iMac is $200 off

Bonus deals

Airpods Pro 2 are $50 off

Sony WF|XM4's are $52 off

- Youtube TV has made some lineup changes to their sports offerings

- Sonos wants to steal Cupertino's smart-speaker customers.

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> Trade-in Values through Apple have, once again, dropped for iPhones ( Macs see a slight boost)

> Homepod Mini gains a feature that was just introduced on the latest HomePod

> The U.S. could see a Nothing Phone 2 per Carl Pei, or so we hope.

> Lowest-end configured M2 Mac Mini and M2 Pro Macbook models have a hidden deficiency

> Google Chrome will receive a minor redesign some time this year.

> Does Android's Policy for developers pose an issue for consumers in the future.

> M3 Chipset extrapolation for 2024

Due to character limitations - Links to this week's deals can be found here

• Sony Bravia XR A80J Series 55" 4k > $1,900 down to $900 


• TCL 55" 4K Roku TV > $600 down to $270

• Samsung QN900B NEO QLED 85" 8k, > $7,000 down to $4,000

• Amazon Fire TV 50" 4-Series 4K $470 down to $320

• LG 83 Class Mini LED 65" 4k that was $1,700 down to $1,000

• Hisense U6H Class ULED 65" 4k Google TV > $800 down to $500

> Gmail rolls out a subtle feature that helps you keep a tab on your online orders.

> More news on the iPad Foldable in 2024

> A OnePlus Model that we'll see showcased during the February 7th event

> "Tech shoutout"

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- Google wants to stay on track with AirTags

- Apple's 2nd Gen Homepod

> Advance Data Protection Troubleshooting for setting up Homepod

- Next Macbook Air expected to receive 3nm Chipset.

- Apple's AR/VR news updates

- Samsung's concept phone has some impressive aspirations if it ever hits mass productions.

- Outlooks on the latest Mac Mini and Macbook Pros

***Steve Jobs introducing the original Mac Mini at Macworld 2005 - San Fransisco

> Expectations on future Mac displays

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Preliminary News:

> Super Bowl Halftime details

> Follow-up: Apple Reality Headset clarification

Quick Topics:

> T-Mobile is considering the acquisition of another carrier.

> Would the 16th gen iPhone simply have a punch-hole camera

> Google has a farewell update for stadia controllers that many would welcome.

> Windows 7 and 8.1 have reached the ended.

> Intel hits a new speed marker without overclocking speeds

> Expectations for the Airpods and Airpods Max

> Twitter's plans to boost revenue.

> Galaxy Unpacked 2023 in on the horizon

Hot Topics:

> Microsoft released an unwelcomed update for businesses and organizations

> Apple plans to expand solid state buttons beyond the iPhone

> Is Apple's plans for future Macbooks the right approach?

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- Follow-up: Damar Hamlin has been discharged from UC Hospital

- Apple's plans for in-housecom chips

- The Mac Pro is shaping up to be overly-underwhelming

- Apple is forced to cancel a niche iPhone Model in their lineup and the Plus variant is being re-evaluated regarding it's value.

- More news on Google and Apple's AR/VR headsets

- Qi2 Wireless Charging takes on a more efficient feature and UX.

Deals!!!

- Discounts on 2021 Macbook Pros

- iPad Mini 6 discounted to $400 (Was $500 - down $100)

- We are now privy to what Google has planned for the near future, spanning 3 years.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/mxksc-the-chasing-ms-foundation-community-toy-drive

A compilation of some of the bloopers we came across from season 1.

Be sure to check this bonus episode out on Youtube for visual annimations.

Merry Christmas!!

****Due to software editing errors, this week's episode will not be available on Youtube.****

Links to the deals are in this linked document

- iOS 16.2, and Apple Music Sing,

AirDrop settings change.

- Apple finally transitions the Primephonic acquisition with "Apple Classical" music app set to release soon.

- Apple could possibly copy the Pixel Tab's most intuitive feature.

- M2 Max continues to improve upon the M1 Max performance specs.

- The FTC has something to say about Microsoft's attempt at acquiring Activision Blizard as Microsoft continues to offer deals to other gaming consoles, including the Switch

- The Switch hits a milestone that competes against one of Sony's consoles

- Expectations for Apple's AR/VR Headset (Price guesstimates)

- December Feature drop for Android 13 has a subtle feature that slipped passed the first review.

- Warner Brothers attempts to 'MAX'imize profitability by restructuring their streaming services, including Discovery+.

DEALS!!!

- T-Mobile Home Internet becomes more affordable to more T-Mobile customers. $25/mo

- 128gb Apple TV (2022) $10 discount - was $150 now $140 on amazon

-BONUS DEAL Samsung G9 49" Gaming Monitor 40% off - was $1,500 now for a limited time, $900

- iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max should see an increase in production over at the Foxconn facility in China.

- Twitter has plans to allow users to write mini-novels as tweets and also has a work-around for the %30 dev fee on iOS.

- More leaks on the Apple Car makes it more of a realistic possibility even though there is a delay.

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- Smartwatches and Earbuds joining Samsung's Self Repair Program

- Refunds for Stadia have already been in the process, hardware refunds are on the way.

- Google's Major December Feature Drop brings on some various updates that pertain to every-day-use.

- Digital ID surfaces in the Beta Code within Google Play Services

- Google is pushing to have end-to-end encryption with group messaging through Google Messages via RCS.

- iOS 16.1.2 is now available for install with a couple key fixes

- Huawei is toying around with a different type of earbuds case.

- Would you still buy a Play Station if Call of Duty was no longer available on that platform?

> DEALS!

- 10th Gen iPad $50 off of $449 - now $399

- LG 4k/8k TV Launch within the past 4 years join an Apple perk

- Nintendo Switch bundle deal, Mario Kart Deluxe 8 and 3 months online access for $299

- Edge 30 Fusion will soon be available in Viva Magenta with a bundle deal of Moto Buds 600

- Digital Car keys can now be shared across platforms

- Thoughts on the possibility of a "Tesla" Phone