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Samsung Galaxy S20, Note20 & Z-series get features from the S21

An update that makes your “old” flagship “new”

Published

February 25, 2021

Shivam Vahia

While we expect companies to roll out bug fixes, patches, and improve performance via a software update for years, Samsung is going a step further. It’s bringing features from its top of the line Galaxy S21 series to the Galaxy S20 series, Note20 series, and Z-lineup.

Officially called the One UI 3.1 update, it introduces a new camera mode called Single Take. When you tap capture, it’ll automatically capture multiple pictures and videos simultaneously, allowing you to go through the results later. This also ensures that your focus is in the moment and not fiddle around with various settings on your phone to capture a simple memory.

We all have pictures that include something unwanted. It may be a very tiny and even irrelevant thing, but it still has the potential to spoil a good picture. So, you can use the Object Eraser to edit out distracting objects; simply tap the area you wish to remove. The results may not be as accurate as Photoshop, but it’s more than enough to get some changes done on the go.

Samsung has added improved touch autofocus and autoexposure controller that lets you quickly adjust the picture’s brightness by swiping left or right anywhere on the screen.

If you’re a vlogger, the Pro Video mode can now support Multi Mic Recording. It’ll record audio from the phone’s microphone as well as the connected Bluetooth device. So, your videos can now have some natural background audio as well as your voice.

The South Korean giant might be a little late here as the feature is quite common across many brands now. The Eye Comfort Shield protects your eyes from blue light and automatically adjusts the display’s warmth to minimize strain.

Lastly, the Private Share feature lets you remove all metadata from your pictures. If you aren’t aware, your pictures have many critical meta data like date, time, location, camera settings, and user name. This feature scrubs out all the metadata from pictures so you can share them with anyone without worrying about leaking some private data.

Samsung is leading the flagship segment for the last few years, and its dominance is pretty much unchallenged in the Android world. A prime reason for this success is the company’s investment in not just the latest products, but also the previous generation.

Apps

Disney+ launches a TikTok-coded vertical feed called Verts

Published

March 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

TikTok has changed how we consume media. Everything is now vertical. Even the most established streaming services, often a bastion for traditionally horizontal content, is adopting the different format. Now, Disney+ is getting a vertical feed called Verts.

Like its contemporaries, Verts presents a continuous feed of content but tailored to show the plethora of titles from the Disney+ library. This might include the first scenes of shows or notable highlights. The hope, of course, is to direct users to the longform content.

Directly from the Verts feed, users can easily add the respective title to their watchlist or go straight to the title’s page. In turn, the feed is accessible from the homepage since it has its own tab.

According to Disney, early experiments with the feature have driven engagement to available content. Right now, the feed is mostly for clipping enticing content from shows. However, the platform will experiment further with the format for new ways to tell stories.

Though Verts surely stands for “verticals” in this case, “adverts” might fit better as its full government name. Still, it might be a useful tool if you’re figuring out what to watch for the night.

Currently, Verts is available for Disney+ subscribers in the United States. Disney also has plans to expand the feature to ESPN for sports-related content.

Apps

Google Maps is finally getting a 3D mode

The app will also have a Gemini chatbot baked inside.

Published

March 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Some of today’s navigation apps are living in the future. Instead of a two-dimensional map, these apps render the user’s surroundings in 3D. It’s a nifty upgrade that helps drivers more accurately visualize directions on the fly. Finally, Google Maps is getting a much-needed upgrade and will take navigation to the third dimension.

In a new update rolling out today, the new Immersive Navigation feature will bring your surroundings to life. The 3D view creates a render of the surrounding buildings, overpasses, and terrain around the car. It takes the guesswork out of navigation by showing precisely where to turn and what landmarks to look out for.

In the same vein, you can now use Street View to preview your destination before you arrive. Google Maps will also highlight your destination’s entrance, side of the street, and nearby parking.

Outside of how the map is visualized, Google Maps is also infusing its service with Gemini. The new Ask Maps feature will let you engage with the app in a conversational manner. For example, if you’re in the middle of a long drive, you can now ask Maps where the best place is to stop over and have a coffee break. Ask Maps will provide directions, a potential itinerary, and even helpful links to book a reservation ahead of time.

Now, availability for both of these features is still a bit limited. Immersive View is rolling out today to compatible devices and vehicles in the United States. Further, availability will expand over the coming months.

Meanwhile, Ask Maps is available now in the United States and India for Android and iOS. A desktop version is coming soon.

Entertainment

KPop Demon Hunters is officially getting a sequel

Maggie Kang and Chris Applehans will return to write and direct.

Published

March 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

This feels like a formality at this point. Netflix and Sony have officially confirmed that KPop Demon Hunters is getting a sequel.

If you feel like you’ve read this exact title before, then you’re not alone. Since its massive success last year, the hit animated film constantly spawned talks of a potential franchise. It probably helped that the title quickly became Netflix’s most-watched film of all time. From the last we’ve heard of the rumors, Netflix was reportedly eyeing a 2029 premiere for the sequel.

Now, it’s official. As posted by Netflix itself, KPop Demon Hunters will get a sequel soon. Even better, the follow-up will be written and directed by the same duo, Maggie Kang and Chris Applehans.

Kang, who celebrated the first movie’s ability to tell a Korean story, says that there’s a lot more to explore in the film’s universe. “There’s so much more to this world we have built and I’m excited to show you. This is only the beginning,” she said.

Right now, the plot’s sequel is still unknown, especially since the Saja Boys were defeated in the first film.

Given how big the original movie got, the sequel is no surprise. Besides bagging the top spot on Netflix’s charts, the film also got an eventual release in theaters. KPop Demon Hunters is up for a potential Oscars win after it was nominated for Best Animated Feature. Its hit song, “Golden,” is also nominated for Best Original Song.