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    Buddies!

    We’ve got Qualcomm and Google execs on stage with TM Roh talking about the integrations between their products and XR.

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    Allison Johnson
    Lock screens are so hot right now.

    Samsung is highlighting the customizability of One UI 5.0’s lock screen. That was kind of iOS 16’s thing too. Custom lock screens are fun and good, fwiw. More of them, please.

    Allison Johnson
    Allison Johnson
    Ooooo flashy lights!

    Galaxy Book 3 Ultra got a big, flashy introduction on stage. We’re hearing all about the specs right now and it’s pretty clear that Ultra means “no compromises” in Samsung.

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    Allison Johnson
    I’m impressed with how deep we’re going on camera.

    Full-well capacity, ISP, we’re talking about it all. I guess with not much else changing on the phone elsewhere, it makes sense to do more of a deep dive. Also, I’m a nerd, and 100% here for it.

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    Allison Johnson
    Nightography isn’t going anywhere.

    Our least favorite word for low-light photography is back. Samsung’s highlighting the low light video capabilities of the S23 Ultra with... another film by another director. And it looks dark.

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    Allison Johnson
    They said full-well capacity.

    Welp, I was wrong. Samsung’s new 200MP sensor in the S23 Ultra features some under-the-hood updates to better gather light. I was betting that Samsung wouldn’t get into the weeds in this presentation, but they sure did. Guess I owe you all $5.

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    Allison Johnson
    We’re live!

    Galaxy Unpacked is underway and we’re on the ground in SF. I’m sensing big megapixel vibes... stay tuned as all is revealed.