The latest rumors have been confirmed: the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE fan smartphone will indeed exist in both a version with SoC Exynos 2200 and a version with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

This was confirmed thanks to the appearance of the device in the Google Play Console. Let us remember that almost all the time various sources spoke only about the version with Exynos 2200, but recently rumors have appeared about Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Moreover, it is 8 Gen 1, and not the Plus modification.

From the rest, the database talks about 8 GB of RAM, although the base version may well be a 6 GB version, and a screen with Full HD+ resolution, which is quite expected.

Let us remind you that the device is also credited with a 50-megapixel camera, like the Galaxy S23, and a 4500 mAh battery with 25-watt charging. By the way, let us remind you that according to recent data, even the budget Galaxy A05 will have the same charging.

Samsung has fully presented the new generation of secure Tactical Edition smartphones. These are the Samsung Galaxy S23 Tactical Edition and XCover6 Pro Tactical Edition models.

They were first presented back in May, but then Samsung partially revealed the characteristics and did not even show the device. Third-party images showed a generally ordinary Galaxy S23 and XCover6 Pro. As you can see in the latest images, there is little that is usual in terms of design in the new products. However, the external “armor” is removable.

The outer protective shell of both devices is much more impressive than that of most “professional” rugged smartphones. And all because the Tactical Edition line is aimed primarily not at ordinary consumers, but at the military. To create such devices, Samsung cooperates with the US Department of Defense.

From the point of view of characteristics typical for smartphones, these models are completely identical to their civilian counterparts. All features revolve around protection.

The Galaxy S23 Tactical Edition and XCover6 Pro Tactical Edition come pre-configured with software and custom drivers to support tactical radio protocols and mission-specific devices, including access to drone data and laser rangefinder information. They can also be connected to secure tactical communications systems and use a stealth mode that disables LTE and e-911 by disabling all RF transmissions (including GPS) in hardware. This ensures that communications are secure and completely disconnected from the network.

In particular, the devices are pre-installed with the ATAK (Android Team Awareness Kit, which provides precise targeting, reconnaissance, navigation during military operations and data exchange) and BATDOK (Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit, which tracks in real time monitoring the vital signs of an injured soldier – it simplifies the work of a physician when providing emergency care).

The software defined radio interface has the ability to receive data from a third party SDR receiver such as Flight Aware or other third party frequency band specific radios. There’s also an auto-answer feature for hands-free calls and the ability to record and prevent outgoing calls, which Samsung says is useful in hostage negotiations.

The outer protective shell consists of an Armor Aluminum frame and a durable military-grade case. This is just a case, and the smartphone can be taken out of it. Actually, then all the features of the devices will be reduced to unique software.

Microsoft today introduced the new Surface Laptop Studio 2. Inheriting the unusual design of the first-generation convertible laptop, the Surface Laptop Studio 2 eliminates its main drawback – low power at a high price.

As Microsoft notes, this is “the most powerful Surface we’ve ever built.” “Under the hood” the new product has 13th generation Intel Core processors (i7-13700H or i7-13800H), Nvidia RTX 4050 or RTX 4060 graphics, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage.

Studio 2 also offers several new connectivity options: it has two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, a microSD card reader, and support for the Surface Slim Pen 2. There’s also a new customizable, more responsive touchpad. The 58 Wh battery provides up to 19 hours of battery life. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 starts at $1,999.