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Samsung to axe messaging app by July, pushes Google switch
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 07/04/2026
» Samsung has announced it will discontinue its Samsung Messages service in July 2026, urging users to switch to Google Messages to access more advanced features, including improved cross-platform messaging between Android and iOS devices.
Daily blood pressure checks increase data
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 07/04/2026
» Dear Doctors: I was surprised to learn that two of my friends (we are in our mid-40s) take their blood pressure every day. They both say their doctors think it's a good way to get ahead of potential problems. Do you know if these kinds of at-home readings are reliable?
Galaxy S26 Ultra makes your banking app a private affair
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 02/04/2026
» Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra has arrived in Thailand as a privacy-first flagship built for life in crowded places, led by a built-in “Privacy Display” that makes your screen harder to read from the sides — a handy trick on BTS platforms, in airport lounges and at café tables where strangers sometimes sit close enough to know your bank balance and your bad taste in group chats.
Google brings live translate via earbuds to iOS
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 31/03/2026
» Google has launched its Live Translate feature on the Google Translate app for iOS, enabling users to translate spoken conversations directly through headphones in real time, with support for more than 70 languages, including Thai.
Apple patches security flaws for older iPhones and iPads
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 21/03/2026
» Apple has released new iOS updates for older iPhone and iPad models that are no longer eligible for the latest software versions, aiming to address security vulnerabilities and protect user data.
Caveat emptor is undefeated in online shopping
Life, James Hein, Published on 11/03/2026
» It is becoming more common to buy things online. The majority of my shopping, not counting groceries, is now done that way. In the past I've warned about prices that are too good to be true, like a 4TB thumb drive for a few dollars from sites like Temu and AliExpress. There is now a kind of middle ground where the price could be correct and it's coming from, say, Amazon. Recently, even though I had some doubts, I bought a 5TB SSD drive from Amazon for around half of what I'd expect it to be. I did this knowing I can easily send things back to Amazon.
Mobile trade-in values for 2026: What your old phone is worth now
Life, Komsan Jandamit and Puriward Sintopnumchai, Published on 07/03/2026
» The Thai premium smartphone market has entered a high-stakes season following the official debut of the Samsung Galaxy S26 on Feb 26, 2026. With a starting price of 41,900 baht, the flagship’s arrival has set a new benchmark for the high-end segment this year, closely followed by the March 2 launch of the iPad Air M4, which entered the market at 21,900 baht and iPhone 17e, which entered the market at 22,900 baht.
Microsoft issues new security patch before expiry
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 24/02/2026
» Microsoft on Monday released a Secure Boot update ahead of the expiry of a root certificate first issued in 2011, warning users to install the patch to avoid potential startup problems when the certificate lapses in mid‑2026.
Microsoft to end legacy printer driver updates
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 16/02/2026
» Microsoft will gradually stop distributing legacy printer drivers via Windows Update starting Jan 15, 2026, with the transition completed by 2027. The change aims to improve system stability, security and manageability.
Discord shifts to age prediction for suspicious accounts
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 15/02/2026
» Discord has announced a shift in its age verification strategy, moving toward an "age prediction" system that targets only suspicious accounts rather than requiring all users to undergo facial scans or submit identity documents.