Evan Blass reveals the release date of the Galaxy S25, Harry Potter fans will soon be able to find the first four films of the saga in cinemas, HDMI 2.2 will arrive in January 2025, this is the recap of the week .
A week full of good news on Phonandroid! Fans will be delighted to learn that the first four films in the famous Harry Potter saga will make their comeback to cinemas in 2025. Starting in January, you will be able to get one of the four smartphones in Samsung's Galaxy S25 range and take advantage of HDMI 2.2. Windows 11 will soon benefit from a new feature that will make your machine even more secure. Finally, we explain how to enjoy superior visual rendering on your PS5.
PS5: we explain how to enjoy an optimal experience
Sometimes you need to know the settings of your video game consoles to benefit from the best possible visual rendering. This is the case with the PS5, equipped with an option which considerably improves the rendering of your games, provided it is activated. Simply look for the “deep color” option in your TV’s HDMI settings and enable it. Please note, the option could have another name depending on the brand of your TV.
Read: The PS5 has an option that greatly improves the rendering of games, but many miss it without knowing it
HDMI 2.2 will arrive in January 2025
While the 2.1 standard was validated in 2017 by the HDMI Forum consortium, it is the turn of HDMI 2.2 to appear from January 2025. It will be presented at the major Tech show in Las Vegas. We already know that it works with a new cable and that it will have better speed than its predecessor. The new standard will also allow a wider variety of resolutions and offer better refresh rates.
Read: HDMI 2.2 is coming in January, get ready to change cables
You will soon be able to see Harry Potter on the big screen
While a Harry Potter series is planned for 2026 on HBO, the first four films in the saga of the famous Hogwarts wizard will make their big return to cinemas from February 13, 2025. Fans will be able to rediscover “Harry Potter at School Wizards”, “The Chamber of Secrets”, “The Prisoner of Azkaban” and finally “The Goblet of Fire”. Certain special sessions will allow you to immerse yourself in the adventures of Harry, Ron and Hermione, in 3D and 4DX.
Read: Harry Potter returns to cinemas in 2025 just before the release of the series
The Galaxy S25 will be released on January 22, 2025
While some rumors predicted a launch on January 5, Evan Blass has just lifted the veil on the official release date of the Galaxy S25. The four smartphones will be presented at the Unpacked conference on January 22. We can expect a standard version, a Plus version and an Ultra model. As for the fourth mobile, it could be a Galaxy S25 FE or a Galaxy S25 Slim.
Read: Galaxy S25 release date confirmed, here it is
Windows 11: security will soon be further strengthened
Microsoft continues to improve Windows 11 and provide users with maximum security. A new option, called Administrator Protection, will soon appear in the settings. It will keep administrator rights disabled except when you decide to grant them temporarily, with a simple click and after identification by Windows Hello.
Read: It will only take one click to secure Windows 11 thanks to this new option
Our tests of the week
Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty IP3251EUT: power and versatility for 450 euros
Shark's new stick vacuum cleaner will convince you with its suction power, its ease of use despite its weight, its versatility and its efficient and practical docking station. We were also pleasantly surprised by the warranty policy and the availability of spare parts. We would have appreciated better autonomy and less noise. Be careful, the Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty gets dirty quickly.
Read: Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty IP3251EUT test: nothing can resist it, whatever the direction in which you use it
Dell Inspiron 14 Plus: very good value for money
Dell offers here a particularly beautiful ultraportable which combines very solid autonomy, remarkable office power and good AI calculation capacity, for a fair price of 1000 euros. We regret the numerous software incompatibilities, the soldered RAM and the limited power of the graphics chip. Also note that the Inspiron 14 Plus heats up a lot for an ARM SoC.
Read: Dell Inspiron 14 Plus review: a convincing ultra-portable for less than 1000 euros
Sony Bravia 7: a very good television for movies and video games
During our test, we were won over by the sober design of the Bravia 7, but also by its ultra-complete interface, its varied connectivity and its well-respected colorimetry. The remote control is modern and we really appreciate the complementarity with the PlayStation 5. The price is not always justified, in particular because of the average audio experience and the reflections that are far too present on the screen.
Read: Sony Bravia 7 review: it does the essentials, but it does it well!
