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  • Samsung’s Slim S25 Edge May Face Battery Life Issues

    Samsung’s Slim S25 Edge May Face Battery Life Issues

    Samsung and Apple are set to unveil their latest ultra-slim smartphone models this year. While there are speculations that Apple is adopting a higher-density design for enhanced performance, a recent certification from Denmark indicates that the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge may not feature a similar innovation.

    Certification for a Samsung phone battery.
    GSMArena

    As reported by GSMArena, the certification confirms that the S25 Edge will be equipped with a 3,900 mAh battery, which is 100 mAh less than that of the S25. While it makes sense for a smaller model to have a reduced battery size, Samsung might regret this choice if Apple’s iPhone 17 Air manages to strike a balance between a compact size and high capacity.

    Other leaks suggest that the S25 Edge will also utilize the 8-core Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset found in other S series devices, indicating robust performance. However, this increased power could lead to greater battery drain, presenting a challenge given the S25 Edge’s smaller battery capacity.

    Sources indicate that Samsung will officially announce the S25 Edge on April 16, giving it a head start ahead of the iPhone 17 Air. Yet, it remains to be seen whether this will be enough to compensate for its battery limitations. Samsung may struggle to market battery life as a key selling point, especially as consumers come to expect incremental improvements with each smartphone release. While the sleek design can serve as justification for the reduced battery life, this could backfire if Apple’s slim offering avoids similar issues.

    Additionally, customers may remain loyal to their chosen platform, with Android enthusiasts gravitating to the slim Samsung device and iOS users opting for the sleek iPhone. In this scenario, the S25 Edge’s lower-capacity battery might not be a significant drawback. Regardless, we will likely have clarity on these developments in just over a month.

  • Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Faces Launch Challenges

    Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Faces Launch Challenges

    A single propeller plane with Man O'War written on it. It's on a runway in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
    Xbox Game Studios

    Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 made its debut this week on Xbox, PC, and through Xbox Game Pass. However, many players are facing significant performance issues, including lengthy waiting times to access the game and, in some cases, being stuck at 97% during loading. In a video update released on Wednesday, Asobo Studios expressed their regret regarding the launch troubles, citing that they “underestimated” the demand for server access.

    Jorg Neumann, the head of the series, remarked, “We anticipated a high level of excitement for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, but we completely miscalculated just how overwhelming it would be, straining our infrastructure. We sincerely apologize for this situation.”

    As players continue to encounter issues, the game’s support account on Twitter suggests restarting the game if it stalls above 90% and recommends checking the Xbox Status page for updates. They also noted that the problems related to login queues have mostly been addressed.

    The current challenges stem from the introduction of new features in this edition of the game. To minimize the amount of data loaded at once, such as maps and assets, Asobo Studios has employed cloud storage technology. This allows the game to retrieve only what is needed for a player’s flight path, resulting in requests sent to the server that can take time to process. As a result, a significant amount of data is cached. This approach was previously tested with simulations involving 200,000 users.

    In the video update, Asobo’s CEO, Sebastian Wloch, elaborated that the slow loading times and performance issues arise from the servers’ cache becoming overloaded due to the high volume of requests. “We attempted to restart our services, manage player numbers, and expand the queue size for faster access, but these measures were only temporarily successful before traffic overwhelmed the system,” he explained. This has also led to some in-game elements, such as optional default aircraft, failing to load properly.

    Wloch added, “We are diligently investigating these problems, and our priority is ensuring that everyone can access the game as quickly as possible.”

    It’s not unusual for massive games like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 to encounter issues at launch. The game is notably demanding, requiring 64GB of RAM to operate under optimal settings on PC. The previous iteration, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, prompted many players to upgrade their hardware. However, the current situation has escalated, with players quickly noticing the shortcomings. The Steam version currently holds an “Overwhelmingly Negative” rating.