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Galaxy S6 Active release date marks the return of the microSD card slot
The Galaxy S6 was a surprise when it was launched at the MWC 2015 conference this month, for more than one reason: no microSD card slot, no removable battery, but a hella cool design. The Galaxy S6 Active is also something that fans are already looking forward to, even if Samsung hasn’t disclosed specifics about the device as of yet. If we’re to follow Samsung history, the Galaxy S6 Active release date should be set for around May 2015, but that’s a bit uncertain at this point. Nonetheless, rumors have it that the Galaxy S6 Active release date will coincide with something fans have been asking for: a microSD card slot.
Indeed, the most recent rumors about the Galaxy S6 Active include a different, waterproof design with no glass panel on the back and the addition of a microSD card slot which will be able to support cards up to 128 GB. Although the opinion about microSD storage is split, one camp saying it is useful and practical, while the other saying it’s not safe for data, the consensus is that it’s a welcome feature to be had on any modern smartphone. That’s a logical conclusion, because there are many out there who won’t be so keen on spending an extra $100 bill for extra internal storage and would rather spend $20 on a microSD card. Moreover, having a microSD card slot usually means a removable back panel, which might in turn mean a removable battery, which is going to be a great feature to have.
Take this with a grain of salt, as always when it comes to rumors, but it seems the Galaxy S6 Active will be what everyone wanted the S6 to be in the first place. Besides having a microSD card slot, the Galaxy S6 Active will supposedly don some new buttons on the front, although their purpose has not been made clear by the sources we’re getting inspiration from. By sources, we mean a Reddit user who claims to have spoken with a Samsung representative. He also states that the Galaxy S6 Active release date is going to land sometime in the middle of Summer 2015, which would be just as good. Whether this dude is telling the truth or not will only be revealed once Samsung comes clean about the next rugged flagship. We’re curious, how about you? What would you like to see in the Galaxy S6 Active?
A PS5 firmware update on a cold winter morning is unmatched. The latest PS5 system software update is 23.02–08.40.00 from Sony. Does this one add useful features or just boost system performance?
Though closer to the latter, it’s more than Sony’s favorite patch note. It fixes security issues, improves messages and usability, and boosts system software performance. Official patch notes for this 1.185GB update:
- We updated system software security
- We improved system software stability and performance
- Some screens now have better messages and usability
That’s it. PS5 gets another win to recover from its midweek slump. Do you share our enthusiasm for this firmware update? Comment below. To spice things up, make your comment rhyme.
Belgian developer Larian Studios’ work on Baldur’s Gate 3’s Xbox Series S version will improve performance on all platforms, including PS5. The game’s fifth major patch, expected to launch this week, will include upgrades and new features. More details will be revealed later today.
Director of Publishing Michael Douse says PS5 performance improvements may be the “least exciting thing” in the title’s next update, so it sounds like a big one. Larian Studios employees are proud of “finally” implementing tweaks, fixes, and changes, Douse says. Later today, we’ll bring you all the Baldur’s Gate 3 update details.
Those who reached the RPG’s third act have reported technical issues during the narrative’s conclusion, especially in co-op, so today’s update should fix them. New features like a permadeath mode are expected, along with Xbox Series S optimization fixes. What else should be added to the game?
We love the PlayStation ecosystem, especially its top first-party studios, but Sony Interactive Entertainment could do more to build goodwill. The long-awaited Trophy support for PS5 games on PC appears to be closer to reality, though nothing official has been announced.
TrueTrophie’s scanners found a new PS5 Trophy list with “PSPC” as a platform. The list, titled “Trophy Set” and unattached to a game, appears to be a test. TrueTrophies notes that developers rarely submit their own platforms to PSN, suggesting Sony is behind it.
TrueTrophies says this platform is separate from PS5 but can connect to it, suggesting compatibility. As PlayStation fans know, PS4, PS Vita, and PS3 games could share a list. In October 2022, Sony added PSN support to Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered’s PC release, allowing players to link Steam accounts to unlock an exclusive skin. Potentially minor, but something we’ll watch.
TrueTrophies lists PlayStation Trophies for serious hunters. They scrape the PlayStation Network’s ominous underbelly with scanners to provide the most up-to-date trophy lists, sometimes dangerously. TrueTrophies posted Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s trophy list weeks ago, with spoiler titles.
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