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GSM Arena
15 hours ago
- GSM Arena
Samsung Galaxy A07, F07, and M07 are on the way
Vlad 20 June 2025 Samsung Android Samsung is working on a trio of new entry-level smartphones, the Galaxy A07, F07, and M07. For reference, note that the A06 arrived in August of last year and the A06 5G in February, alongside the F06 5G and the M06 5G. So we may be a ways off from the launch of the A07, M07, and F07. Still, all three of them have now been certified for sale in India by BIS, seemingly in 4G-only iterations based on their model numbers. Unfortunately, the certification doesn't reveal any specs whatsoever, but you probably shouldn't expect major upgrades from the last generation. The Galaxy A06 4G comes with a 6.7-inch 720x1600 LCD screen, the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, 4/6GB of RAM, 64/128GB of eMMC 5.1 storage, a 50 MP main camera, a 2 MP depth sensor, an 8 MP selfie camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 25W wired charging. Samsung Galaxy A06 Samsung Galaxy A06 5G Samsung Galaxy F06 5G Samsung Galaxy M06 Via
RNZ News
3 days ago
- RNZ News
Why does my phone sometimes not ring when people call? A communications expert explains
First published on If your phone frequently doesn't ring on 4G or 5G there are a few things you can do. Photo: 123RF Analysis - There's a certain feeling I get in the pit of my stomach when I'm waiting for an important call to come through. You know the type - maybe a call from your boss, a potential new employer or news of a loved one who's due to give birth. In these situations, I usually stare at my phone, willing it to ring. I make sure - over and again - it's not on silent or "do not disturb" mode. When the screen is out of my sight, I imagine I can hear the familiar ringtone. Then it pops up - the missed call notification. But the phone never rang. What happened? When making a mobile call using 4G or 5G networks, the caller dials a number and their network operator (Telstra or OneNZ, for example) routes the request to the recipient's device. For this to work, both phones must be registered with an IP Multimedia Subsystem - or IMS - which automatically happens when you turn on your phone. IMS is the system that allows the combination of voice calls, messages and video communications. Both phones must also be connected to a 4G or 5G cell phone tower. The caller's network sends an invite to the recipient's device, which will then start to ring. This process is usually very fast. But as generations of cellular networks have evolved (remember 3G?), becoming faster and with greater capacity, they have also become more complex, with new potential points of failure. Mobile phones use Voice over LTE (VoLTE) for 4G networks or Voice over New Radio (VoNR) for 5G. These are technologies that enable voice calls over those two types of networks and they use the above mentioned IMS. In some countries such as New Zealand, if either of these aren't enabled or supported on your device (some phones have VoLTE disabled by default), it may attempt to fall back to the 3G network, which was switched off in Australia in 2024 and is currently being phased out in New Zealand. If this fallback fails or is delayed, the recipient's phone may not ring or may go straight to voicemail. Another possibility is that your phone may have failed to register with the IMS network. If this happens - due to something like a software glitch, SIM issue, or network problem - a phone won't receive the call signal and won't ring. Then there are handover issues. Each cell phone tower covers a particular area, and if you are moving, your call will be handed over to the tower that provides the best coverage. Sometimes your phone uses 5G for data but 4G for voice; if the handover between 5G and 4G is slow or fails, the call might not ring. If 5G is used for both data and voice, VoNR is used, which is still not widely supported and may fail. Mobile apps introduce other potential problems. For example, on Android, aggressive battery-saving features can restrict background processes, including the phone app, preventing it from responding to incoming calls. Third-party apps such as call blockers, antivirus tools, or even messaging apps can also interfere with call notifications. Finally, if your phone is in an area with poor reception, it may not receive the call signal in time to ring. These so-called "dead zones" are more common than telcos would like to admit. I live at the end of a long driveway in a well-covered suburb of Auckland in New Zealand. But, depending on where I am in the house, I still experience dead zones and often the WiFi-enabled phone apps will more reliably cause the phone to ring. If your phone frequently doesn't ring on 4G or 5G there are a few things you can do: This story was originally published on The Conversation.
GSM Arena
02-06-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
Infinix Smart 10 leaked image brings specs along too
Infinix is apparently working on the Smart 10, a 4G-only entry-level smartphone due to launch very soon. Today, its specs have been leaked alongside the image you can see below. The Smart 10 is rumored to come with a 6.67-inch HD+ LCD screen with 120 Hz refresh rate, and a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 10W wired charging. The phone is powered by the Unisoc T615 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It has an 8 MP + 2 MP dual rear camera setup and an 8 MP selfie camera. It runs Android 15 Go Edition with Infinix's XOS 15.1.0 on top. It has dual speakers, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It's unclear exactly when it will be made official, but it can't be long now. It also goes without saying that this should be a very cheap device, based on its specs. Source
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
What PM Wong's new Cabinet line-up signals for succession
The votes are in, the general election is over, and a new Parliament is taking shape. The last piece of the GE2025 chapter was unveiled on May 21: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's Cabinet line-up, which had a few surprises including just one deputy prime minister (DPM) position and a bumper crop of seven newly-elected MPs who will be political office-holders. In this episode of The Usual Place Podcast, I unpack the post-GE2025 Cabinet line-up with Singapore Management University law don Eugene Tan and Ms Nydia Ngiow, the managing director of strategic advisory firm BowerGroupAsia. For Prof Tan, not having a second DPM was a surprise move, and he noted that PM Wong is 'breaking that particular trend'. He pointed out that Mr Chan Chun Sing, who will be Defence Minister and Coordinating Minister for Public Services, and Mr Ong Ye Kung, who will continue on as Health Minister and take on the role of Coordinating Minister for Social Policies, are both front runners for the DPM position, given that they are part of PM Wong's core team of senior leaders. However, Prof Tan pointed out, 'the field may not be limited to them'. As the new government gets to work, other potential candidates may eventually stand out. 'I think nothing is cast in stone. There is certainly no inevitability from being coordinating minister to DPM.' Going into the next term of government, Ms Ngiow said the much-talked about 4G leadership renewal is in place. Given the publicity and talk around the new faces during the general election, she added: 'We can expect that the public will definitely scrutinise this Parliament and Cabinet a bit more closely. All eyes will be on how the 4G leaders will then be helping to lead and guide the younger generations moving forward.' Highlights (click/tap above): 1:21 Was it a safe reshuffle, or were there surprises in PM Wong's new Cabinet? 3:03 One thing about the line-up that stood out for Prof Tan and Ms Ngiow 4:18 'Breaking the trend' when it comes to having two DPMs - and who could step up by the mid-term 7:46 Are Ministers Ong Ye Kung and Chan Chun Sing the front runners for the DPM spot? 10:11 On moving National Development Minister Desmond Lee to the Ministry of Education 11:20 A 'bigger canvas' at the Ministry of National Development: Prof Tan on Mr Chee Hong Tat's move 13:42 The task force at the Ministry of Trade and Industry 17:51 What does the post of Acting Minister mean? 19:48 The mix of new faces in the Cabinet 22:48 A bumper crop of people with 'political office-holder potential' sets the scene for leadership renewal: Prof Tan 24:46 Not getting a promotion in this Cabinet isn't necessarily a negative thing 27:22 Different people bring their own strengths, says Ms Ngiow on those who have stayed in their roles 28:56 On Dr Faishal Ibrahim's appointment as Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs 31:22 Will we see labour chief Ng Chee Meng back in government at a later time? 35:21 People want to see what the PAP backbenchers can do; must show that they are relevant, says Prof Tan 37:17 With the 4G renewal complete, it's time to look at the next generation of leaders 40:50 Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong's role in this Government Host: Natasha Ann Zachariah (natashaz@ Read Natasha's articles: Follow Natasha on her IG account and DM her your thoughts on this topic: Follow Natasha on LinkedIn: Filmed by ST Video: Joel Chng, Rubeen Raj and Marc Justin De Souza Edited by ST Podcast producers: Teo Tong Kai and Eden Soh ST Podcasts' executive producer: Ernest Luis Follow The Usual Place Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops: Channel: Apple Podcasts: Spotify: YouTube: Feedback to: podcast@ --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: ST Podcasts website: ST Podcasts YouTube: --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: Google Play: Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction Discover how to enjoy other premium articles here
Business Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Putting together a new Cabinet in an uncertain world
WHEN forming his first Cabinet a year ago, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong kept most portfolios untouched. For this new term, the question is whether he will stick to filling vacated roles and making a few consequent changes – or a more drastic reshuffle is on the cards. When he took over the country's top role last May, he made few changes beyond appointing Gan Kim Yong as deputy prime minister and promoting some junior officeholders. At the time, PM Wong said: 'Continuity and stability are key considerations, especially as we are approaching the end of this term of government.' All the ministers had 'a full plate of work to see through', he said. 'So to avoid any disruptions, I have decided to keep them in their present roles until the end of the term.' But he added that if re-elected, he intended to rotate fourth-generation (4G) ministers to different portfolios 'and give them wider exposure and experience'. However, this was in May 2024. At the time, Singapore's growth was strengthening and expected to improve further. The possibility of a second Trump presidency in the US was a distant threat. Since then, Donald Trump's re-election has brought sweeping tariffs that are upending the global trading order. PM Wong has warned that there may be no going back to a pre-Trump world. Amid such uncertainty, continuity and stability might well remain key considerations. Indeed, the importance of retaining DPM Gan – a key figure in US trade talks – was stressed repeatedly in the GE campaign. Repeated reshuffles Yet PM Wong has also highlighted the importance of renewal, with GE2025's slate of new candidates containing the seeds of the fifth generation leadership. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up One might draw a parallel with the 2011 general election, in which the core of Singapore's 4G leadership – including PM Wong – entered politics. Most took up officeholder roles in the post-election Cabinet. Between GE2011 and GE2015, then prime minister Lee Hsien Loong reshuffled the Cabinet each year. Most changes involved the 4G officeholders, with some of them being made acting ministers in the first reshuffle in 2012. In contrast, several third-generation leaders saw their roles solidify in that term. In the post-GE2011 Cabinet, former minister Ng Eng Hen took up the Defence portfolio, which he held until his retirement before GE2025. One might ask how much exposure is enough for a minister, and how many ministries a career might span. Besides Defence, Ng had two other portfolios as a full minister. Former senior minister Teo Chee Hean, who also retired before GE2025, helmed four ministries in his career. The post-election Cabinet may thus see some senior 4G members staying put in their third portfolio – or moving into their fourth to fill the role of defence minister. DPM Gan has helmed three different ministries thus far: Manpower, Health as well as Trade and Industry. Similarly, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung previously headed Transport and Education, while Education Minister Chan Chun Sing previously helmed the Ministry of Trade and Industry, as well as Social and Family Development. Major portfolio swaps are more likely for Cabinet members who are only on their first or second full ministerial position, such as Desmond Lee or Chee Hong Tat. This term of government may be one for continuity nearer the top, as 4G leaders mature, and rotations in other ministries as the fifth generation leadership begins to take shape.
