Price, news, rumors, specs and release date of the Samsung Galaxy S5

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The Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours continue to flow, with latest reports claiming the handset will be slower than the iPhone 5S when it launches in Q1 2014.

With claimed Samsung Galaxy S5 benchmarks having appeared online in recent days, it has been suggested that, despite making a jump to a rival 64 bit processor, the Samsung Galaxy S4 follow-on will in fact be slower than its leading Apple-branded rival.

While reports have suggested that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5 clocked a score of 3303.88 in a Rightware Browsermark test, the recording is slower than both the iPhone 5S's score of 3669.91 and even the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 which clocked 3353.07.

This, however, is just one of many Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours currently doing the rounds as Samsung works up to its challenger to the Google Nexus 5 and LG G2. Ensuring you are kept abreast of all the latest Samsung Galaxy S5 news and rumours, including when you can expect the Samsung Galaxy S5 release date, what specs the phone will have and how much it will set you back, bookmark this page as will be updating it regularly leading up to the S5 launch next year.

While the leaked Samsung Galaxy S5 benchmarks have suggested the phone will be less powerful than the iPhone 5S, further reports this week have suggested that in a bid to save money on production costs, Samsung will drop the flagship phone from its usual AMOLED panel to a cheaper LCD offering.

Although blacks will be reduced by the mooted switch to an LCD display, colours should appear more natural. Despite the change in panel, the Samsung Galaxy S5 has been tipped to be the first smartphone to adopt a 2K resolution.

Recently, it has been suggested that the Korean manufacturer will hold a Samsung Galaxy S5 release date in March 2014. Although the S4 was unveiled in March of this year, it did not go on sale until April. What's more, it has been rumoured that the new flagship phone will launch alongside a second-generation Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch that will be 30 per cent slipper than the original.

Elsewhere, Samsung recently teased a range of potential Samsung Galaxy S5 features. Speaking at its annual Analyst Day in Seoul, South Korean, the manufacturer has suggested that its 2014 phones (i.e. the Samsung Galaxy S5) will boast impressive 2560 x 1440 pixel displays as well as 16-megapixel ISOCELL camera sensors and as much as 4GB of RAM.

What's more, while recent Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours have pointed to the device trading in its less than impressive plastic build in favour of a new metal option, Samsung itself has stated the phone will support a 64-bit processor. While it might copy the iPhone 5S' CPU, Samsung has stated the S5 will not feature an integrated fingerprint scanner.Ensuring it is not left behind, latest Samsung Galaxy S5 news has once again seen the upcoming handset tipped to run a 64-bit processor, similar to that found in the new iPhone 5S.

While Samsung’s CEO of Mobile Shin Jong-Kyun recently stated that "yes, our next smartphones will have 64-bit processing functionality," reports of production issues had hinted this feature might not drop until later in 2014 aboard the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Now, however, the Samsung Galaxy S5 looks set to be on the receiving end, of the PC-esque processor.

“According to the latest bits of information coming from Samsung’s homeland, the company is pretty much done with developing its in-house 64-bit CPU,” tech blog GforGames has reported. They added: “From our understanding, Samsung went past the more difficult parts of creating the CPU, and the chip is almost ready for its release.”

Further reports have suggested the Samsung Galaxy S5 release date will see the handset line up with 3GB of RAM in tow. A feature that has also been mooted for the imminent Samsung Galaxy Note 3, the S5's expansive RAM has been hinted at after the company's latest development announcement.

Speaking in recent weeks, Samsung confirmed that it had started mass production of the first 3GB low power DDR3 RAM chips for mobile devices. With the Samsung Galaxy S5 set to be the manufacturer's new flagship phone, it makes sense that it will run the company's latest developments and most advanced components.

A chip that could spell more than increased speeds and improved multitasking capabilities, the Samsung Galaxy S5 RAM improvement could result in a slimmer phone with a bettery battery life. An official spokesperson for the company stated: "Samsung's new ultra-slim memory solutions will enable thinner smartphone designs and allow for additional battery space, while offering a data transfer speed of up to 2,133 megabits per second (Mbps) per pin."

As you would expect, Samsung has yet to give any direct indication as to when the Samsung Galaxy S5 release date will be held. That’s not to say we don’t have some idea on when to expect the next addition to the company’s flagship smartphone brand though.

If Samsung sticks with past tradition – and we can’t see why it wouldn’t – then it is expected that the Samsung Galaxy S5 release date will be held sometime around April/May 2014.

Although still nothing more than speculation, this predicted Samsung Galaxy S5 release date does have a theory behind it. Like its bitter rival Apple, Samsung has become something of a fan of strict annual product cycles for its leading product lines, as such it has become a little bit predictable.

The Samsung Galaxy S4 hit UK retailers on April 26 after a dedicated New York launch event on March 14. The Samsung Galaxy S3 went into stores on May 29 2012 and all the way back in 2011, the Samsung Galaxy S2 launched on May 1. Starting to see the pattern?

Although a late April/early May Samsung Galaxy S5 release date is believed to be on the cards, there are still many rounds of rumours and leaks expected before then.

It might be early, but the Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours are already doing the rounds. The most prominent Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours to date, however, all focus on one area of the currently unconfirmed phone – its design.

With the Samsung Galaxy S4 having been widely criticised for its plastic form factor which failed to match up to the brushed metal highlights of the iPhone 5 or HTC One, Samsung is widely expected to adopt an all new finish for the S5, with new aluminium body repeatedly tipped.

According to unnamed “sources close to the South Korean phone maker,” recent reports have suggested that the Samsung Galaxy S5 will be used to launch a new ‘Design 3.0’ standard within the company.

The sources stated: “While we don’t have the slightest idea what Design 3.0 really means in terms of looks, we can now confirm that Samsung will start to use aluminium for its high-end smartphones, and the Samsung Galaxy S5 will be the first one to receive this treatment.”

Further hinting at a change in design and materials, Samsung recently acquired carbon fibre specialist the SGL Group, announcing in an official statement that it would be using the high-end lightweight materials in future phones and tablets.

"Lightweight materials have become an important factor not only in industrial applications but also the consumer end markets such as digital media," Yoosung Chung, President & CEO of Samsung Petrochemical said. He added: "This partnership will position Samsung as a leading player in the development and application of carbon fibre-based products.”

"The cooperation is expected to provide a stable long-term supply of carbon fibre materials for Samsung and promote its use in various Samsung products and applications such as consumer electronics, medical devices and engineering applications,"

With the Samsung Galaxy S4 having taken smartphone specs to the next level, it is widely expected that the South Korean manufacturer will continue with a similar trend with the next-generation S5. Although few areas of the phone’s features list have yet been rumoured, certain elements have been teased.

Earlier this month a Samsung design patent leaked (above) showing off a new angled-edged phone which has been mooted to the be the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S5.

Based on the outed design filing, the phone will run a version of Google’s Android operating system (no surprises there then) as well as integrated cameras front and back. At present no further S5 specs have leaked.

Other recently emerged Samsung Galaxy S5 rumours have claimed the upcoming handset will make use of a new 16-megapixel smartphone camera sensor, offing high-end snaps that will finally spell the end for the dedicated compact camera.

Recent reports have claimed that the Samsung Galaxy S5 specs sheet could be bolstered by a 16-megapixel rear-mounted camera and 3GB of RAM wrapped within a Samsung Galaxy S4 Active esque waterproof coating. Although currently unconfirmed, the already eagerly awaited Samsung Galaxy S5 is an inevitability of the current trend of annual product cycles and companies’ insatiable need to always be pushing the envelope and raking in the cash.

According to further leaks, the Samsung Galaxy S5 specs sheet will see the new 16-megapixel camera sensor further bolstered by optical image stabilisation features.

The revised camera component is said to be under development in Korea to replace the 13-megapixel snapper found on the existing S4. It is not expected that the improved camera optics will be ready in time for next week’s Samsung Galaxy Note 3 unveiling.

Although the Samsung Galaxy S5 price is a long way from being confirmed, it has already been suggested that the S5 will cost more than its already pricy predecessor.

According to the same unnamed sources who have claimed a metal bodied design will be bestowed upon the next-gen handset, the Samsung Galaxy S5 price will be bumped up by the new premium building materials.

Stay tuned for more Samsung Galaxy S5 news and rumours as more details on the S4 follow-on continue to appear. While you wait, why not take a look at all the latest iPhone 5S rumours.

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Google Nexus 5 price to be half that of iPhone 5 support reports

With Google Nexus 5 rumors hitting fever pitch, recent reports have suggested that the price of Google Nexus 5 mid-5S will be Apple's flagship iPhone.

While the Google Nexus 4 last year having grabbed consumer attention with its premium range of entrails and minimalist price tags, it seems that the Google Nexus 5 will follow suit, with the latest reports, claiming that the phone will be just as friendly on the wallet.

Citing "a source familiar with Google", recent reports have suggested that the Google Nexus 5 will be "half price" of 5S the iPhone, a phone that costs between £549 and 709 £ depending on specifications. With the Google Nexus 4 having set wannabe owners back just £279 with 16 GB of internal storage, it is believed that the handset will feature a similar price.

With a raft of Google Nexus 5 entries after making the rounds in recent weeks, it has been suggested that the expected rival Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One will land as the first phone to come packing the recently announced Android OS by KitKat 4.4. A release date of Google Nexus was ventilated for 5 this month.

Leaked Google Nexus 5 specs have suggested that the laptop will run an array of similar innards to the G2 from LG, the South Korean society believes that manufacturing duties have been handed down to the phone.

With a Full HD display with edge-to-edge 5.2 inches having tipped for inclusion, leaked Google Nexus 5 benchmark have suggested that the phone will be put on power only through the iPhone 5S, eclipsing all Android based on devices that preceded it.

Further Google Nexus 5 specifications have been tipped to include a 13 megapixel rear-mounted wireless charging capability and.

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The iPhone 5 is officially a flop? Another retail giant reduces the price

Significant discounts on brand new laptops Apple iPhone are unrecognisable, but uses large stock box Best Buy became the main dealer last across the pond to drastically reduce the price of the iPhone 5 C.

Best Buy is offering the iPhone 5 c $ 50 (about £ 30) on a two-year contract, which is half of the Apple $ 100 (about £ 60) has instructed dealers to ask punters the handset.

Best Buy move, as reported by ABC news, furnishes users with a gift card of $ 50 to the cost of the iPhone 5 c, then the recommended selling price Apple sepatatamente. Is the largest cut again after rival retailers Wal-Mart and target threw twenty bucks of the asking price.

This comes just two weeks after the laptop, which represented a serious change of feel for Apple, became available for purchase in the United States and around the world and is a sure sign that consumers were not on offer.

Actually an iPhone 5 in a plastic shell, the 5 c replaced its predecessor to become the 2nd Apple levels receiver, behind the iPhone 5S. However, while the iPhone 5 is still listed for sending «October» after selling on the first day of the world, there were no problems for the 5S readily available iPhone.

Apple has acknowledged that the iPhone and iPhone 5 5 c combined sold 9 million units in the first weekend on sale, but not separate performance on each handset.

Even through the iPhone 5 C was billed as a cheaper, most observers felt that Apple prices remained at £469, just over £ 80 cheaper than flagship model, which includes the new A7 and M7, the fingerprint sensor TouchID and multiple improvements to the device's camera.

Maybe the price drops, which have yet to make their way to the United Kingdom, will the iPhone 5 c the possibility of halting the March of the Brigade mid-range Android?

Via ABC News

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6 release date, iPhone news, rumours, specs and price

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An iPhone 6 release date might well be just short of a year away, but that hasn’t stopped a number of iPhone 6 rumours from already doing the rounds online.

With the iPhone 5S having hit retailers in the UK last Friday alongside the colourful iPhone 5C, attention has already turned to what comes next, with a raft of iPhone 6 rumours hinting that a complete redesign could be on the cards for Apple’s next flagship phone.

Helping make sure you are kept up to date on all the latest iPhone 6 news and rumours, including details on the coveted iPhone 6 release date, we will continue to update this page up until the iPhone 6 launch next year so bookmark it now.

The iPhone 6 is expected to bring the next big change to the smartphone scene, with Apple having to react to the HTC One follow-on and Samsung Galaxy S5, both of which are expected in the early part of 2013.

Although the phone currently remains shrouded in mystery, one iPhone 6 rumour that has surfaced on a number of occasions, is the suggestion that the phone will benefit from an increase in screen size as part of a total redesign. With the likes of the LG G2 having already pushed flagship Android phone displays to 5.2-inches, Apple is likely to make another jump in size, having moved from 3.5-inchs to 4-inch with the iPhone 5.

“The electronics giant has begun evaluating a plan to offer iPhones with screens ranging from 4.8 inches to as high as 6 inches,” claimed “people familiar with the matter” have been quoted as stating in recent reports.

Component suppliers have added that: “Apple has been particularly interested in recent tests for a 4.8-inch screen.”

While we are a little far out yet to accurately predict an iPhone 6 release date, based on Apple’s past habits, we can take a pretty good stab in the dark and guess that the new flagship phone will be formally unveiled in September.

With the iPhone 4S having marked the company’s first move to a late summer unveiling, the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S have all made their first appearances around the same time of year.

Given that Apple is a creature of habit, we expect the iPhone 5S release date will be held in either late September or early October 2013, following an unveiling two weeks prior. One thing you can bet on is that the iPhone 6 will not be hit by the same level of stock shortages as the iPhone 5S, a device which faced 6-8 week shipping delays on day one.

With Apple having repeated teased and hinted a wearable gadget potentially being in the works at its Cupertino HQ, it has been suggested that the iPhone 6 release date could be held in conjunction with an Apple iWatch launch.

The iPhone 6 rumour which continues to generate the most talking points, however, is the move to a larger display. With insiders and component suppliers chattering about a bigger display, analysts have got in on the act too, with Topeka Capital analyst Brian White also pointing at a 4.8-inch form factor.

“The next iPhone will offer customers more choice in terms of screen size, White suggested in a recent note to investors. “Tthe Company has never offered multiple screen sizes for a single model, we believe this is about to change with the next iPhone offering different screen sizes that we believe will allow Apple to better bifurcate the market and expand its reach.”

One iPhone 6 rumours which seems to be stretching the realms of possibility, is collection of iPhone 6 concept images which have shown the phone with a curved, wraparound display. While these images have grabbed the attentions of many, even the concept’s designer has questioned its likelihood.

“Such a design may appear on the iPhone 6 or 7, or maybe never,” designer Nikolay Lamm said. “It’s a cool design, but one which is unlikely to give Apple a sustainable competitive advantage.”

The iPhone 6 specs sheet is set to have a few surprises in store following the incremental updates from the iPhone 5 to the iPhone 5S.

With the Touch ID fingerprint sensor having made an appearance aboard the iPhone 5S, it is expected that the biometric security measure will become something of a standard on flagship models, and make another stop within the iPhone 6’s home button.

Further iPhone 6 specs will likely see the increased screen and completely overhauled design partnered with an even speedier 64-bit processor and larger camera sensor. Further and more precise iPhone 6 specs are still unclear.

As has become customary, the iPhone 6 is expected to be made available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB storage forms, although a new 128GB handset is also believed to be on the cards.

Although Apple isn’t short of a few bob, the iPhone 6 price, like that of its predecessor is sure to hit you where it hurts, the wallet.

The iPhone 5S price was increased over its predecessor, and with the iPhone 6 expected to get a bump in screen size and an all new design, you can expect and even lofty rise in costs next time around. We will bring you further details on the iPhone 6 price as and when we get them.

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Price, news, rumors, specs and release date of the Samsung Galaxy 3 Note

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is now just days away from entering the realms of reality, with Samsung's third-generation 'phablet' device seemingly set to be unveiled at IFA 2013.

Expected to line up with a larger battery and the new Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is expected to go head-to-head with the likes of the Sony Xperia Z Ultra and the Huawei Ascend Mate. The recently confirmed September 4 Samsung Unpacked event in Berlin looks likely to be the launch venue for teh Note 3.

Hot on the heels of the recently released Samsung Galaxy S4, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 looks set to be better, and indeed bigger than ever, with the 5.5-inch form factor of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 tipped for a considerable size upgrade.

We have compiled a handy one-stop-shop for all your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 needs and desires and will be updating this post regularly until the Note 3 enters the realms of reality, so bookmark it now to keep up to date with all the latest developments.

With the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 expected to be made available in both quad-core and octa-core options, latest reports have suggested that the eight-core rendition of the phone is facing delays.

Said to be facing production and overheating issues, the eight-core Exynos 5420 processor hosting version of the Note 3 will now not be available at launch, with the Snapdragon 800 quad-core rendition of the device being the UK's only option from day one.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is expected to launch in standard black and white colour options with a more vibrant pink handset coming later in the year.

With a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 release date widely expected to be held in 2013, a selection of recent reports have looked to narrow down the device’s arrival.

Having failed to materialise alongside the S4 as some had predicted, the Note 3 release date has since been pegged for an IFA 2013 unveiling in early September. In recent weeks a flurry of reports have highlighted a single day for the phone’s arrival, with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 release date expected to be confirmed on September 4. Samsung has added backing to these claims by issuing press invites to the next Samsung Unpacked launch event, scheduled for September 4, alongside the phrase "Note the date."

According to claimed “sources close to the matter,” the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 release date will follow the September 4 unveiling, with a late September / early October arrival expected to see the stylus bragging device hit retailers within days of the iPhone 5S.

The pre-IFA press day is already set to host the conference of fellow tech giants, Sony. The Note 3 isn't even the only Samsung product expected to be unveiled on September 4, recent reports out of Samsung’s native Korea have claimed that the Galaxy Note 3 will share centre stage with the Samsung Gear Smartwatch, a product known to be in the works.

"We've been preparing the watch product for so long," Samsung's executive VP Lee Young Hee said in an interview earlier this year. He added: "We are preparing products for the future, and the watch is definitely one of them."

Things have changed dramatically since the Note 2’s arrival too, with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 not expected to be the largest smartphone on the Samsung roster come launch. Having looked to corner all market niches, the Note 3 has been preceded by an oversized, mid-range smartphone in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3.

With the Mega looking lacking the same stylus hosting wares as the Note range, it has been suggested that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will see the ‘phablet’ device sport a new generation of Samsung S-Pen stylus. It is predicted the new S-Pen will offer even more detailed control than the MWC 2013 unveiled Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet.

One of the most hotly contested points of the device’s specs sheet, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 screen is expected to be heading for an increase of size over its predecessor. However, that said, much speculation still remains around exactly what size form factor the stylus hosting device will eventually sport.

With the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 lining up at 5.5-inches in size, up on the 5.3-inch of the original-generation model, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has been tipped to play host to an even larger display.” Recent “R&D samples” found entering India confirmed that Samsung has tested prototypes with 5.5-inch, 5.7-inch and 6-inch screens.

Although a 5.7-inch Samsung Galaxy Note 3 screen size has received the most backing from the rumour mill, it is far from a foregone conclusion that this is how big the phone will be, with a 5.99-inch display also being widely banded around.

“Samsung is working on introducing a new phablet using a 5.9-inch organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen,” Korean news outlets recently quoted unnamed Samsung officials as revealing.

Suggesting that Samsung will implement a reduced bezel design to provide as large a screen size within a shell as small as possible, the sources added: “Even if these kinds of sizes ? from 5-inch to 6-inch ? are stretching the limits of traditional pockets, well-made phablets using bezel-less technology have been warmly received. Users prefer bigger phones and they use them more often. Samsung will be more focused on larger phones.”

Adding backing to these claims, further Note 3 rumours have suggested that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 screen will be “6-inches” is size and will see the “screen accounting for 84 per cent” of the phone’s overall size.

What’s more, regardless of the screen’s size, a spattering of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 rumours have suggested the third-generation device will be the world’s first device to land with a flexible, unbreakable display. Although it is well publicised that Samsung is working on such technologies, it is unlikely that flexible displays are ready for mass production, and, as such, reports to this nature should be taken with a considerable pinch of salt.

Latest Samsung Galaxy Note 3 rumours have pointed to a considerable improvement in the phone's battery life, with the 3100mAh Lithium-Ion powerpack in the current Samsung Galaxy Note 2 expected to be bumped to a hefty 3450mAh offering in the third-generation handset.

According to claimed sources who have reportedly “seen the engineering sample of the phablet first hand,” recent reports have predicted that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 battery life will be 11 per cent better than on past models. Although the expected increase in screen size and CPU performance are sure to have an added drain on this staying power, it is expected the move to a new low power 3GB DDR3 RAM chip will further aid battery life.

“Samsung's new ultra-slim memory solutions will enable thinner smartphone designs and allow for additional battery space, while offering a data transfer speed of up to 2,133 megabits per second (Mbps) per pin," an official Samsung spokesperson recently stated at the launch of the company's new mobile RAM offering.

Alongside the oversized battery, Android 4.3 has been tipped to run the show, moving the recently launched software on past the new Google Nexus 7 and Motorola Moto X. Android 4.3 sees restricted profiles introduced alongside new Bluetooth Smart support and revised OpenGL graphics options.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is expected to be one of the most powerful phones on the market at launch, rivalling even its flagship sibling, the Samsung Galaxy S4.

“The new handset will be powered by the in-house Exynos octa-core chipset to meet consumer demand for faster data processing and download speeds,” reported insiders recently revealed. They added: “Samsung plans to use the Octa core processor in the upcoming Galaxy Note 3, which will debut later this year.”

While the S4 received octa-core innards in certain market, those nations with 4G connections (UK, US) we handed a 1.9GHz quad-core substitute. It is understood that the same will be true of the Note 3, with the UK rendition of the phone to be a speedy quad-core option.

Arguably more important, the Note 3 specs sheet will benefit from 3GB of RAM according to multiple leaks.  Allowing for improved multitasking and smoother app transitions, the 3GB of memory would be the first for a smartphone device. It has been suggested that next year’s Samsung Galaxy S5 will feature the same option.

On a camera front the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 looks set to host a strong photographic offering, with the same 13-megapixel snapper found within the S4 partnered by a Xenon flash and a second, 2-megapixel snapper up front.

A range of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 rumours have claimed the phone will be just 8mm thick. Although it is believed the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will feature a design similar to that of an oversized S4, with a slim profile and softly curved edges, a selection of claimed leaks have pointed a boxier, squared off finish.

A selection of rumours which are far from confirmed, the discussions of the Note 3 design have pegged the phone as sporting everything from a squared off plastic finish, to a more luxurious, metal construction. In short, it is unclear as yet exactly how the Note 3 will look.

Price is one area of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 that has yet to properly surface in the raft of rumours and leaks that have been doing the rounds. Needless to say, however, based on past Note offerings it isn’t going to be cheap.

The 16GB version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 sported a near £550 price tag at launch and it is believed the Note 3 will be of a similar position.

For all the latest on Samsung’s next-generation stylus boasting smartphone-turn-tablet hybrid keep following our Samsung Galaxy Note 3 release date, news, rumours and price post.

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