Samsung Galaxy S23 FE to reportedly launch in Q3 2023 with Exynos 2200 and 50MP camera

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Samsung’s ‘Fan Edition’ smartphone, the Galaxy S23 FE, will reportedly launch in selected markets in Q3 2023, according to SamMobile. The device will supposedly have a wider release in Q4 2023 and Q1 2024, but the exact regions are still unknown. The Galaxy S23 FE will reportedly feature the same Exynos 2200 chip and AMD-powered Xclipse 920 GPU as the Galaxy S22 series, even in the United States. This means, the S23 FE will have a nearly two-year-old processor when it debuts, which may not be ideal for performance and battery life, especially compared to Qualcomm’s high-end chipsets.

The S23 FE will supposedly sport a 50-megapixel primary camera, an upgrade from the 12-megapixel sensor used in the previous FE models. The device will come in 128GB and 256GB storage options with 8GB of RAM. It will also have a 4,500mAh battery with likely 25W fast charging support. While the Galaxy S23 FE is still months away from launch, Samsung is expected to unveil its next-generation foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5, in late July or early August.

The end of legacy plug-ins for the Mail app on the Mac has come

Apple’s MailKit framework, introduced in macOS Monterey in 2021, allowing developers to create modern and secure extensions for the Mail app on the Mac. These extensions can block content, perform actions on messages, enhance security, and more. However, this also meant legacy Mail app plug-ins weren't going to work with a future macOS release. And it seems that time has come. 

AltStore confirmed with Apple at WWDC last week that macOS Sonoma, which will launch later this year, does not support plug-ins and only supports MailKit-based extensions. MailKit extensions are more secure than plug-ins. However, they also have less functionality. So, some plug-ins may not be able to become extensions. First beta of the Mail app in macOS Sonoma does not allow legacy plug-ins to run already.

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'Hyper Light Breaker' drops new trailer

If you enjoyed Hyper Light Drifter, you might want to check out its sequel, Hyper Light Breaker. Developed by Heart Machine and published by Gearbox, this game promises to take you on a thrilling journey through a colourful and diverse open world. A new trailer released this week gives us an overview of what to expect from this co-op rogue lite adventure.

Hyper Light Breaker is set in the same universe as Hyper Light Drifter but in the not-too-distant future. The game features fully 3D worlds and character models with a stylized aesthetic that blends vibrant colours. The game also has a dynamic weather system and day and night cycles that change with every playthrough, making the world feel more immersive and alive.

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'The Last of Us Part I' gets Steam Deck verified and PC patch

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The Last of Us Part I has finally earned the Steam Deck verified badge. Neil Druckmann had assured fans that Ellie and Joel would make it to Valve's portable PC, but the game had a rocky launch on PC a few months ago. Now, with the v1.1.0 patch, the game runs smoothly on Steam Deck and PC. However, Naughty Dog warns that the patch will require a full shader rebuild.

The patch fixes various crashes and glitches that affected the game. It also improves the HUD and the object pushing mechanic. On PC, the patch boosts the CPU and GPU performance and enhances the textures and lighting. It also resolves many gameplay bugs and issues for a better gaming experience. 

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