Canadian rollout of the Samsung One UI 6.1 update for midrange phones expected soon

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Samsung's One UI 6.1 is making its way to more of the company's devices. Initially exclusive to the S24 series, it arrived for the S23 series and foldables in March. More recently, premium 2022 and 2021 devices like the S22, Z Fold4, and S21 series received the update. Now, midrange phones are reportedly next.

Rumours suggest a May 14 release for the S21 FE, A54, and A53 in Canada. Samsung often rolls out updates there shortly after international launches, hinting at an imminent global release for these midrange devices, possibly within days or by early next week in Korea or Europe.

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Celebrate Pride with the vibrant new Apple Watch Band

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Apple unveils its annual tribute to Pride Month with the stunning Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop for Apple Watch. This eye-catching band features a unique woven design in the colours of the Pride flag, with a subtle "PRIDE 2024" inscription etched on the lugs.

Available starting May 22 in Canada and the US (May 23 internationally), the Solo Loop offers a comfortable and secure fit for Apple Watch SE and Series 4 or later in 41mm and 45mm sizes. It's priced at $99.

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Nintendo confirms Switch successor by March 2025, Switch sales expected to slow

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In a move eagerly awaited by fans, Nintendo announced alongside its financial results that a new generation of the Switch console will be unveiled before April 2025. This aligns with previous rumours of a Q1 2025 launch.

President Shuntaro Furukawa stated, "We will make an announcement about the successor to Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year," acknowledging the nearly nine years since the original Switch's reveal. Notably, there will be no mention of the new console during the upcoming June Nintendo Direct, which will focus on Switch software for the latter half of 2024.

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YouTube's AI-powered 'Jump Ahead' speeds up viewing for Premium users

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YouTube's experimental "Jump Ahead" feature is expanding access for Premium subscribers in the US. This AI-powered tool helps viewers find the most interesting parts of videos.

When you double-tap to skip ahead on eligible videos (currently only available in English on the YouTube Android app), you'll see a "Jump Ahead" button appear briefly. Tapping this button takes you to a section where viewers typically skip to the most.

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