It’s officially Galaxy launch day, with Samsung’s latest foldable, wearable, and audio devices now available nationwide at retailers. If you weren’t ready to take the plunge during the pre-order period, that’s unfortunate, but the deals are still really good if you are looking to get off of the fence.

With eligible trade-ins, Galaxy Z Fold 6 buyers can save up to $1200, plus still take advantage of free doubled storage. That’s a 512GB model for just $699. Galaxy Z Flip 6 buyers can save up to $650, bringing the price down to as low as $449. That device is also eligible for doubled storage.

Let’s say a foldable isn’t your cup of tea. That’s cool. Samsung has three new wearables to play with: Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch 7, and Galaxy Ring. Those with an eligible trade-in can save up to $350 on Galaxy Watch Ultra, while Galaxy Ring buyers who opted not to pre-order are currently stuck with the full $399 price tag.

If Samsung’s latest Galaxy Buds 3 Pro have caught your attention, Samsung has trade-in values up to $100 for your old buds, bringing your price down to $149.

And don’t forget, Samsung has a generous Offer program with discounts for eligible parties like first responders, active military, and students. Definitely take advantage of those savings if you can.

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Bell’s Virgin Plus and Rogers’ Fido have both added Canada/U.S. calling and texting to select plans. Notably, the move came after Freedom Mobile rolled out reworked plans for Canada/U.S./Mexico usage across the board.

However, unlike Freedom, it looks like Virgin and Fido’s plans only give customers unlimited calling and texting from Canada to the U.S., with customers still on the hook for expensive roaming charges when they travel.

MobileSyrup spotted the change to Virgin’s plans on July 26th. Previously, Virgin’s 4G plans only offered unlimited Canada-wide calling and unlimited international texting (sent from Canada). As of July 26th, Virgin’s website lists all 4G plans as having unlimited Canada/U.S. calling and texting. Unfortunately, this isn’t roaming like what Freedom bundles into its plans. Bell confirmed to MobileSyrup that the plans don’t include U.S. roaming.

In other words, Virgin customers with these plans will still be on the hook for pricey roaming fees if they travel. Virgin charges $13/day for U.S. roaming and $16/day for international roaming.

Virgin has the following plan with Canada/U.S. calling:

$39/20GB 4G
$44/40GB 4G
$49/60GB 4G

Notably, Virgins lone 5G plan doesn’t have Canada/U.S. calling.

Fido also added Canada/U.S. calling to several plans, though it’s not clear when. Regardless, as of July 26th, the following Fido plans included Canada/U.S. calling:

$44/20GB 4G ($39 with autopay)$49/40GB 4G ($44 with autopay)
$54/60GB 4G ($49 with autopay)

Rogers confirmed to MobileSyrup that the Canada/U.S. calling feature only grants customers the ability to call U.S. numbers as long as the call originates in Canada. Likewise, customers can text U.S. or international numbers from Canada. Phone usage outside of Canada remains subject to roaming fees, like the $12/day fee for U.S. roaming or the $15/day fee for international roaming.

While it’s nice to see added value on plans from Virgin and Fido, these plans still don’t stack up to other offers. For example, Freedom’s revamped plans include options like $35/50GB with 5G data and Canada/U.S./Mexico roaming built in, which means customers can use their data, make calls and send texts when in the U.S. or Mexico without incurring additional fees.

You can check out Virgin’s plans here and Fido’s plans here.

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In the pixelated world of Stardew Valley, where crops reign supreme and farmers strive for prosperity, one particular fruit holds a special place of honor: the Ancient Fruit. This crop, being very rare and precious, is much wanted by players. This is because of its high-earning prospects and special features.

This article will focus on everything you should know about the Ancient Fruit in Stardew Valley, from getting the seeds to getting the most out of them.

Introduction to Ancient Fruit

The Ancient Fruit is a rarity; it is the only blue fruit that requires as long as an entire season to fully ripen. While it takes comparatively long to develop, it is worth much more than simple crops. This is why it is so valuable. Many players desire it.

With proper knowledge and strategy, farmers can draw the strength of Ancient Fruit. This will help them increase their income and make their farming business level up.

Acquiring Ancient Fruit Seeds

The road to Ancient Fruit starts by getting Ancient Seeds that give this fruit life. There are several methods to obtain Ancient Seeds in Stardew Valley:

The Traveling Merchant: As you will be moving along the north end of the Cindersap Forest, remember to look for The Traveling Merchant who comes around every Friday and Sunday. Ranging from 100g to 1000g, the merchant might add a pack of Ancient Seeds as part of their inventory.
Donating the Ancient Seed Artifact: Pursue the giant terrain of Stardew Valley to get the Ancient Seed artifact. Should you find one, donate it to the Museum and you will receive a package of Ancient Seeds and the recipe for cultivating more.
Seed Maker: The Seed Maker can be used for all of the processing of crops and with a chance to collect Ancient Fruit Seeds. Even though most crops usually produce seeds similar to the input, there is a small chance of receiving Ancient Fruit Seeds. This makes the process fruit some.

Cultivating Ancient Fruit

After owning the Ancient Fruit Seed, it is time to start the journey to cultivation. Don’t put the seeds of the crop in the ground during the wintertime, because Ancient Fruit needs a good climate. You can do this during any other season.

Please be patient, because it will require nearly 28 days for the seeds to reach full maturity and develop into plants. Nevertheless, it would be worthwhile since it is one of the most profitable crops. As soon as the Ancient Fruit plant matures it will continue to bear fruit every week. An experienced farmer could make a steady living out of it.

For those who want to continue cultivation throughout year-round, use the greenhouse. Here the climate remains ideal, no matter the season. Using the seeds of ancient fruits for the greenhouse gives farmers a continuous harvest. In the long run, it also encourages them to boost their crop output for better economic gain.

Maximizing the Value of The Ancient Fruit

Ancient Fruit holds a significant value. Both as a raw item as well as when processed into various products. Here are some ways to maximize the value of Ancient Fruit:

Selling Raw Fruit: Antique Fruit proves to be a sizable profit, the price depending on the quality. Whether it be for normal, silver, gold, or iridium quality, Ancient Fruit farmers can expect significant profits.
Processing into Wine or Jam: However, the Value of Ancient Fruit can also be improved by processing into the Wine or Jam. The processed Ancient Fruit products are brought higher prices and can also be further aged in the casks to increase their quality
Completing Bundles: donate the Ancient Fruit to fulfill specific Community Center bundles. In return, you will get access to the Movie Theatre or new locations.
Crafting Genie Pants: Get creative by combining Ancient Fruit with cloth at a sewing machine to form dyeable Genie Pants. This adds some flair to the whole ensemble of your character’s clothes. It can also be used as a blue dye in tailoring.

Q&A:

1. What is Ancient Fruit in Stardew Valley?

Ans: Ancient fruit is one of the most valuable produce in Stardew Valley, as it pays the highest and has a relatively long harvest start. It is a particular kind of seed that as long as they are nurtured, they grow into plants that produce Ancient Fruit which can be sold for profit.

2. How do I get Ancient Fruit seeds?

Ans: Stardew Valley provides the players with multiple ways to get the ancestors’ seeds. One of the easiest ways to earn them is to get them as a reward for completing specific tasks or quests. Be on the lookout for a chance to obtain Ancient Fruit seeds as a reward for getting a job well done on the farm.

3. Can I grow the Ancient Fruit on the Nintendo Switch version?

Ans: Yes, these Fruits can be cultivated and grown on every platform publishing Stardew Valley, including the Nintendo Switch. Regardless of whether you play on a PC, console, or mobile, you can have fun growing the Ancient Fruit tree on your farm.

4. Is there any special event or location related to the Ancient Fuirt?

Ans: Yes, during the Winter season, adventurers can check out the Night Market to meet with sellers who probably have Ancient Fruit seeds or other Ancient Fruit items for them. Don’t miss this occasion to add Ancient Fruit seeds and other worthwhile items to your farm.

5. Does the Artisan profession have any advantages in the Ancient Fruit farming?

Ans: The Artisan occupation gives more value to the artisan goods, like the wine made from the Ancient Fruits. Thus, the farmers can earn an even higher fortune by harvesting their crops.

Earlier this week, we got our first look at the upcoming Pixel Buds Pro 2, which apparently opened the floodgates. This morning, fresh renders for Google’s new earbuds hit the web, detailing what looks to be an integrated wing design. Based on feedback we saw on the last leak, this development is sure to please quite a few people.

Not only is that baby wing spotted and assumed to help the earbuds fit snuggly in your ears, but all expected color options are also previewed. Pixel Buds Pro 2 will apparently come in Charcoal, Porcelain, Aloe, and pink (Peony?). We’re still awaiting confirmation on what the pink color will be called.

While having images is fine and dandy, we’re still awaiting specs on how these new buds compare to the previous generation. We don’t have any of that information yet, so all we can do is remain patient and twiddle our thumbs until August 13.

Personally, I don’t quite get the wing hype. I think the Pixel Buds Pro are plenty comfy, so hopefully this new design is just as, if not nicer in the ear. What do you all think?

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I’ve been a big fan of Toronto’s Bike Share for years, but this summer, the program reached new heights of popularity on the back of a new app.

Reports from Bloomberg claim that Canadian and American cities are breaking records when it comes to bike rental programs. Toronto alone broke ridership records again during the week of July 15-21 with a total of 207,976 riders. Both Montreal and Vancouver also reported increases in ridership from 2022 to 2023, with more expected this year.

If you have yet to use the new app, it is simply called Bike Share Toronto, and it’s built on the backbone of the Lyft app, so it works way better than the old version. You can download it on Android and iOS.

Following the havoc caused by last weeks’ rain, we heard from many of you that #BikeShareTO helped you get to your destination. With a record high ridership for the week of over 207,000 rides, we were proud to provide Torontonians with choice, ease & speed in navigating the city. pic.twitter.com/kT7ou1ceN8

— Bike Share Toronto (@BikeShareTO) July 24, 2024

The Bloomberg report goes on to show how much the prices of bike share programs have risen in the past few years, but thankfully, Toronto remains on the cheaper end of the spectrum. Vancouver doesn’t fair as well, with bike rentals pushing over the $5 mark for a 30-minute trip.

Another interesting bit of information is that Lyft is looking for a partner to work with on its bike rental business, or it might sell its stake entirely. The company says it’s reaching the limits of its size, but more investment is needed to roll out e-bikes as a replacement for all regular bikes.

Distributed also on: Toronto Bike Share, Bloomberg

Image source: Toronto Bike Share

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AppHub is the exact platform that helps distribute, manage, and handle software applications or apps. Developers have these applications on their devices, where they can be developed and deployed by having a centralized location. Some Samsung users are informed with notification signals by CarrierHub and AppHub which seems to be an annoying element to most users.

This application tremendously simplifies the task of mobile companies to make software updates to their devices at their will and also has the power to track them if necessary. It does the same job as a file manager, but is the only official installer for the App Store and can organize files and categorize them.

Virtually, everyone thinks that MCM is required to monitor your data, however it is not involved in doing so. It does not get linked to your phone; instead, it uses your Android phone to supply regular updates so that your device is protected. It is okay for you to forget to turn off the notification because it does not harm the device, however, to some people, this could be disturbing.

If you are one of those who are having these kinds of problems, here are some fixes that will help you troubleshoot the Apphub processing requests error.

Be Patient for a While

The app runs in the background, not visible on your phone, and the message is sent silently without popping onto the screen. The alert may stay for a while, and it may go away after the course of the learning program is over. If your plan is not successful, attempt to do the next step.

Go to the System Control Panel and Check Whether or Not You Are Connected to the Internet

If your device has an unstable or slow internet connection, this issue will be encountered by you. In this regard, check whether you are having an uninterrupted wi-fi or data connection flow or not. Of course, make sure you monitor the usage of WiFi or cellular data to make sure that you are not running low on it.

Restart Your Computer

Turning off and turning on the device will sometimes fix the cases wherein the request pops up! It may seem easy, but it’s quite an effective method for fixing problems that can cause the request notification to appear.

Wherever it goes, it’s always better to give your device a fresh start so that you can clean up the temporary files, reset system processes, and refresh your memory simultaneously. So switch off your device in device settings or restart it and see if the issue persists.

Clear Caches and Data Storage

Sometimes the issue is caused by storage settings corrupted or app cache data buildup on the apps. So, solving the problem requires deleting the cache and data. The issue, according to the given statement, is associated with corrupted or wrong data. You can follow these steps to clear your cache and storage.

Choose Settings from the icon on your Android device.
Then choose Apps out of the menu.
From the list of the installed applications you should choose the “Carrier Hub.”
Click “Clear Cache”.
Go for the “Clear Storage” or “Clear Data” option.
To go back to your previous Settings menu, just press the Main Settings button.

The alternative is to locate the “Carrier Hub-apps-manager” icon and stop the app’s work by tapping the “Force Stop” button.

Upgrade the App

Observe the error and if the app is misbehaving make sure you keep all apps up to date to provide for optimum performance of the app and error-fixing. Besides, we would like you to be certain that Carrier Hub does not have an outdated version which is perhaps the ground for the problem of copying the “Apphub requests are being processed” notification. It could be checking for updates on the carrier hub app or Google Play Store app might resolve the difficulty.

Disable Notification on Carrier Hub

In case Carrier Hub on your device keeps giving you problems, the simplest solution may be to turn off constant notifications so the alerts won’t be displayed on your device. To accomplish this and turn off the pop-ups, follow the steps given below.

On your device, open Settings, tap on Notifications, and then turn off Notifications of Carrier Hub or you can choose the option to mute notifications. The processing requests will be shown no more and you will mostly be sorted by now on Samsung phones or other mobiles or your PC.

Factory Reset Your Device

After all you have done if it still does not function properly, the factory reset might be a last resort that might help. This can also be achieved on your system if you open the ‘PowerShell’ window, or go to adb devices, and provide it with the necessary adb commands to uninstall the app altogether. But beware, doing the reset will remove all your data from the machine, so ensure that you have a safe place before you proceed with the reset.

These are the troubleshooting steps that will help you easily get rid of the carrier hub’s processing requests notification and mcm client requests popping up in the top-right corner or any blank area. There are other minor elements that you might want to check if the issue persists, like USB cable connection, sprint network, or T-mobile SIM issues.

Google was waiting for August 13 to reveal its line of new devices, but the internet has other plans. If you’re someone who hates spoilers, I suggest clicking off of this post. Below, you’ll see what’s essentially all of the juicy marketing material for the Pixel 9 Pro, complete with a few specs, feature highlights, and images.

Let’s go over what we’re seeing. Noteworthy details include four color options: Charcoal, Porcelain, Pink (not official name), and Grey (not official name). Google specifically mentions polished edges and a soft matte feel. Listed specs include a comparison of the Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. It confirms we’ll see a Tensor G4 chipset + 16GB RAM on both the 9 Pro and 9 Pro Fold, while the smaller Pixel 9 gets 12GB RAM.

Camera sizes are also confirmed via these materials. Pixel 9 Pro is shown to feature a 42-megapixel front camera, with the rear cameras consisting of a 50MP wide lens, 48MP ultra-wide lens, and 48MP telephoto lens. Pixel 9 will sport a 10.5MP front camera, plus a 50MP wide lens and 48MP ultra-wide lens on back. The large Pixel 9 Pro Fold will feature a 10MP selfie camera, 48MP wide lens, 10.5MP ultra-wide lens, and 10.8MP telephoto lens. Display sizes are also shown below.

Google’s material confirms seven years of updates (including Pixel Drops), as well as 24-hour battery life. For those curious about what’ll be in the box, don’t expect much. You’ll find a USB-C cable and SIM ejection tool.

Access to Gemini Advanced free of charge for one year is also detailed. With Gemini, you’ll be able to accomplish all sorts of things. For example, you can point your camera at a counter full of ingredients and ask how you can make a burger out of them. That’s the example they use, and honestly, I can’t wait to try that myself. Naturally, Circle to Search is also highlighted.

The only thing not detailed in this big leak? US pricing, of course. And even if it did leak, we would still need to wait for Google to confirm it on August 13, because nothing is confirmed until it’s confirmed.

Look over all of the material and let us know how these phones are shaping up for you. Will the Pixel 9 Pro be your next? If so, what color are we thinking? I must say, the Porcelain option has been really growing on me.

// 91mobiles | Android Headlines

We have only a few months until September which has been officially booked by Apple to launch its iconic products, led by the iPhone lineup. I think if you are even a little bit interested in technology, you must already notice the buzz all over the internet and social media, filled with people’s predictions, guesses, early “confirmations” about Apple plans and leaks, a lot of leaks, from software updates to hardware wireframes. Yes, we love Apple but does it really love us back with such determination?

Okay, the figurative speech aside, there is a big group of people who don’t feel satisfied with what Apple does. Don’t get this wrong, they are still ready to pay more than a thousand dollars for a new iPhone, but the innovation they expect is coming very slowly, at least compared to Samsung, Apple’s biggest rival, which has already introduced its AI capabilities.

It’s important to consider the truth that Apple is not trying to impress with innovations but with safe and intuitive products, which require time to implement and then only pass to the customer. Meanwhile, someone is sitting in front of their Macbook and trying to play the latest game but gets more and more convinced that other PCs may perform way too well, for instance. So, let’s start with this part.

Let’s be real – Apple products excel in many areas, but hardcore gaming performance just isn’t one of their strong suits. I’m an Apple super-fan who loves their signature premium design and intuitive user experiences. But when it comes to running demanding game titles, even Apple’s top-tier hardware gets outpaced by custom gaming PCs.

If you wonder about the difference between Mac Vs. Windows gaming experiences, just look at the experience of playing a graphically intense open-world game like Cyberpunk 2077 on a maxed-out M1 Max MacBook Pro versus a high-end gaming device. While the $3,499 MacBook can handle the game at lower settings around 30 fps, a similarly priced $3,000 PC with an RTX 4090 GPU pumps out over 100 fps at ultra settings with raytracing enabled. You’re talking about the difference between choppy, compromised visuals and a completely immersive experience.

The reason is simple – gaming PCs are purpose-built systems optimized for these 3D workloads. They pack powerful discrete GPUs like Nvidia’s latest 40-series cards with up to 24GB of video memory, liquid cooling setups to sustain peak performance, and ultra-fast M.2 NVMe SSD storage to minimize load times. Apple’s all-in-one designs with integrated graphics simply can’t match that level of raw power.

I’m utterly obsessed with the Apple ecosystem, but there’s no denying Spotify’s streaming service seems to consistently out-innovate the music discovery experience versus Apple Music. While Apple has drastically improved their offering, Spotify’s cutting-edge data science and recommendation engines give them a decided advantage.

Take Spotify’s advanced ‘Audio AI’ features like their AI DJ or the all-new ‘AI Utterance’ voice models. These use machine learning to analyze your listening patterns, demographics, and taste profiles to craft incredibly personalized DJ commentary and seamless playlist transitions tailored just for you. It’s like having a knowledgeable music expert as your private curator.

By comparison, Apple Music’s recommendations still feel more rudimentary and standardized. Their approaches like grouping playlists by moods or genres just doesn’t achieve that hyper-personalized user experience Spotify nails so well.

The user numbers underline Spotify’s dominance too. As of Q3 2023, Spotify boasts over 236 million paying subscribers globally versus Apple Music’s estimated 93 million (as of 2024). That incredible scale means Spotify can ingest vastly more listening data to train their AI models. Industry data indicates Spotify tracks over 79 billion monthly plays across its platform versus Apple’s 35 billion.

So while both are excellent services, for music superfans craving that next-gen AI-curated experience, Spotify’s aggressive emphasis on personalization AI gives them the decided edge – at least for now.

We all saw that splashy Meta keynote video where Mark Zuckerberg threw unmistakable shade at Apple’s upcoming Vision Pro mixed reality headset. Calling the $3,499 device “expensive” while claiming Meta’s $1,499 Quest Pro offers a superior extended reality (XR) experience, Zuck was clearly attempting to get out in front of Apple’s invasion into his virtual territory.

In reality, both the Vision Pro and Quest Pro represent enormously expensive bets on an as-yet-unproven consumer XR market. While Meta enjoys a significant cost advantage thanks to their content-neutral, open ecosystem approach, Apple’s track record for premium industrial design and obsessive hardware optimization could give Vision Pro’s experience a serious edge.

Take the Vision Pro’s novel aluminum and curved glass design, for example. With an internal fan, vents, and over a dozen cameras and sensors, it represents a technical marvel of miniaturization and ergonomics – hallmarks of Apple’s renowned hardware chops. The Pro’s ultra high-res displays also output at a silky 120Hz refresh rate for life-like visual fidelity.

By contrast, Meta’s plastic Quest Pro headset looks comparatively toy-ish and low-rent, with LCD panels that max out at 90Hz and less than half the number of cameras. But as always with Apple products, that seamless user experience comes at a premium cost.

If the leaked marketing material wasn’t enough, we now also have individual renders of the upcoming Pixel 9 Pro in what’s likely to be every available color at launch.

The four colors are reported to be Charcoal, Porcelain, Rose, and Hazel. While we wish this Hazel option was more like the Pixel 7 Pro and not the Pixel 8, it’s still pretty solid. It’s also nice to see Google going a bit wild with the pink (Rose) option.

Google’s marketing material details that this device will have polished edges (shown below) and soft matte backsides. We can also see from the side angle that the camera housing nearly doubles the device’s depth. We may need to find a case to help flush that out.

We’re quite certain these will feel fantastic in hand and August 13 can’t come soon enough. We’ve added a poll below to see which one you’re feeling the most. Have at it.

What’s your favorite Pixel 9 Pro color?

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We’re back with another weekly telecom roundup for you after a week off. It’s been a crazy week in Canadian telecom, so here’s what you need to know:

Pricing and deals

Rogers and Fido raised connection fees to $70, sparking the CRTC to ask for information about the increase.

Rogers reportedly offered $35/75GB 5G ‘win-back’ deals.

Telus offered some Koodo customers special deals to switch, like $65/200GB.

Freedom reworked its suite of plans, adding 5G access and Canada/U.S./Mexico roaming to all plans. It also added a $5/mo plan.

Koodo raised plan prices by $5/mo and then offered a $5/mo “discount” for using automatic payments.

Virgin and Fido added Canada/U.S. calling following Freedom’s new plans.

Public Mobile revamped its plans, increasing costs or cutting features from several options.

Infrastructure

Freedom expanded service to 50 more towns in B.C. and Alberta.

The Big Three responded to the wildfires in Alberta.

You can find the last telecom news roundup here.

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