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First up, Samsung's joining the app lockdown party! Their new Auto Blocker feature is playing bouncer to unauthorized apps. But is this added security worth the trade-off in freedom?

Meanwhile, Xiaomi's turning heads with their 14 Civi Limited Edition. Spoiler alert: it's panda-themed! But is this black-and-white beauty more than just a pretty face? We've got the scoop on this limited drop.

Speaking of Xiaomi, they're also reaching for the stars - or at least the sun. Their latest patent hints at solar-powered wearables. Could this be the end of nightly charging rituals?

And for those who like their phones thin and tough, Motorola's got you covered. The Edge 50 is claiming the title of world's slimmest MIL-810-certified phone. But can it survive your pocket and a war zone?All the juicy details on these stories are in today’s newsletter below.

After Apple, Samsung becomes the next to prevent users from sideloading apps

Samsung shared a post earlier this month saying “Protect your Galaxy device with the Auto Blocker feature”. Samsung’s OneUI 6 based on Android 14 comes with a security feature called Auto Blocker, which is located in the Security and Privacy settings. It reportedly protects your Galaxy device by preventing the installation of applications from unauthorized sources The Auto Blocker feature is enabled by default, however, you can disable it during the setup process.

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Xiaomi 14 Civi Limited Edition with Panda Design to launch in India on July 29

The Xiaomi 14 Civi was announced in India back in June. Now, the company has announced that this device is arriving in a Limited Edition variant in the region. Xiaomi has revealed that the Xiaomi 14 Civi Limited Edition with the Panda Design is dropping in India next week.

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Xiaomi’s future wearable could offer much improved battery life with this new technology

Xiaomi has recently submitted a patent application about the use of solar energy to charge wearable devices. According to the records of the Tianyancha Intellectual Property Information Platform, the patent application has been approved.

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Motorola Edge 50 design renders leak ahead of Indian launch

Motorola is expanding its Edge 50 series in India. New renders of the Edge 50 have appeared via 91mobiles, following leaks of the Edge 50 Neo. Described as the world’s slimmest MIL-810-certified phone, the device is expected to launch soon via Flipkart.

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