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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Blow for 5million Brits as Samsung STRIPS features from major update – and could even delay its release date
SAMSUNG has stripped features from its latest update in a massive blow to millions of Brits. The Advertisement 1 Samsung has stripped features from its latest update in a massive blow to millions of Brits Credit: Samsung But the latest beta version of the One UI 8 has left many speculating whether the company needs more time to refine its Whilst the new ROLL-OUT DELAYS Experts at They believe the firm is now working on a fourth version for the Galaxy S25 series to fix current bugs. Advertisement Read more on Tech This could delay the roll-out of the SOFTWARE BENEFITS Samsung said its latest updates will better incorporate AI to make features more "intuitive" for its users. Its latest piece of software will feature intelligent multimodality too - providing users with assistance based off what they're looking at on-screen. Advertisement Most read in Tech Exclusive Elsewhere, Samsung has quietly upgraded one of its popular features used to send friends photos and videos. Samsung reveals its brand new foldable smartphones - and its cheapest model yet QUICK SHARE BOOST This is especially useful for longer, high quality videos. Advertisement Quick Share for files locally via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct require both devices to be Galaxy. But one of the great things about Quick Share is the recipient of files shared online via a link don't have to own a Galaxy phone to download them. SLICK NEW PHONES The This includes a new Galaxy Z Fold7 for those wanting to seamlessly switch to a big screen experience, the Galaxy Z Flip7 for a compact handset, as well as a cheaper Galaxy Z Filp7 FE. Advertisement On the Galaxy Z Fold7, Samsung has managed to bring the weight down to 215g (less than an Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip7 is the thinnest the range has seen yet at 6.5mm when folded - and the battery size has been increased despite the slimming down.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Katie Price pulls out of another public appearance just hours before hitting the stage
KATIE Price has pulled out of another public appearance just hours before hitting the stage. Advertisement 5 Katie has pulled out of another public appearance just hours before hitting the stage Credit: Portsmouth Pride 5 The 46-year-old was due to entertain revellers at the free all-day event today Credit: Instagram/Glasgows_pride 5 Organisers of Glasgow's Pride released a statement on their social media channels expressing their disappointment over the change of plans Credit: Instagram/Glasgows_pride But organisers of They said: "Unfortunately, **Katie Price** is not able to attend Glasgow 's Pride 2025 due to another urgent obligation." Fans were quick to comment and one wrote: "Sorry to bring the mood down but Katie Price should never have been booked in the 1st place. "Absolutely nothing to do with our community and convicted drink driver to boot. Do better next year!" Advertisement Katie Price Another added: "Didn't even know Katie Price was supposed to be coming. No advertising for her." But it's Just last week, Katie pulled out of her headline slot at At the time organisers said: "We sincerely apologise to all our visitors who are looking forward to joining us for our Barnsley Pride 2025 events. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity "Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, "We want to make it clear that this is beyond our control and that we are genuinely disappointed, as we were very excited to have her as part of our line-up of amazing acts." Katie Price admits she's facing being made homeless as she can't find a guarantor for new rented property days before moving Katie is an and has performed at Last month she was one of three main acts on the South coast joining the likes of Race UK's River Medway and Victoria Scone. Advertisement Katie channelled her inner pop princess, donning a tiny black thong bodysuit that She strutted on stage in a frilled pink jacket and a giant, jewel-encrusted hat embossed with the word "Pricey" in pink rhinestones which matched a tiny silver belt around her hips. Katie sang songs including a piano led version of RnB classic (We Don't Have To Take Our) Clothes Off and A Whole New World – which she previously released as a single with Recently, Katie slammed Advertisement Love Island fans had been left gobsmacked recently as In a jaw-dropping moment Harry was seen handing a condom to Harrison and Lauren as things And when Sophie declared the move a brazen one Katie replied: "I wouldn't." Advertisement Sophie replied: "Yeah, sex in the villa is a rare occurrence, isn't it? So it's like, oh." Katie reiterated: "I would never have sex on telly." And her sister agreed with her sentiment and said: "Nor would I, Absolutely not never. It's gross, no." 5 Katie is an LGBTQ+ advocate and has performed at Pride events in Dublin and Portsmouth Credit: Getty Advertisement 5 Katie recently slammed Love Islanders for having sex on TV Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
16-07-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Putin blitzes Ukrainian shopping centre with half-ton glide bomb killing two and injuring dozens defying Trump warning
RUSSIA has killed two people and left 22 wounded after a deadly bombing on a Ukrainian shopping centre. Volodymyr Zelensky blasted the vile strikes on Dobropillia, in Donetsk, as "horrendous, dumb Russian terror" as he accused Vladimir Putin of trying to kill as many civilians as possible. 3 A reported image of the devastation left behind by the senseless bombing 3 Volodymyr Zelensky blasted the vile strikes on Dobropillia, in Donetsk, as 'horrendous, dumb Russian terror' Credit: AFP Russia reportedly dropped a 500kg bomb on the frontline town, according to regional authorities. Zelensky said rescue operations were underway after the bomb strike which targeted "an ordinary shop and shopping pavilions" this evening. Vadym Filashkin, head of Ukraine's wartorn Donetsk region, announced the two tragic deaths. He said the attack hit 54 shops and 13 buildings with around 300 apartments impacted. read more in Ukraine war Filashkin added that a search operation is ongoing with rescuers working to extinguish fires. They are also fearing that more victims may be found beneath the rubble in the coming hours. Putin also unleashed a night of deadly strikes on Tuesday, leaving at least two dead and dozens wounded. Russian drones and missiles attacked several areas of Ukraine with the city of Kharkiv being the worst impacted by the terrifying barrage. Most read in The US Sun Putin also Russian drones and missiles attacked several areas of Ukraine with the city of Kharkiv being the worst impacted by the terrifying barrage. Putin launches missiles and drones attack in night of hell for Ukraine with dozens of explosions rocking Kharkiv The latest attacks are set to anger US President Donald Trump after he imposed a strict peace ultimatum on Putin on Monday. He issued a blistering crackdown on Moscow as he Trump also said he is "very unhappy" with the despot over his incessant bombing of Ukrainian civilians. The US President also agreed to supply weapons to help Kyiv in the war in the hopes of driving Putin to the negotiating table. He vowed to send weapons compromising of "everything" in his arsenal in order to One of the proposed weapons which could be included in the package deal is America's joint air-to-surface standoff cruise missiles (JASSM). A snarling Putin is yet to directly respond but the They mocked the deadline with sources saying they may now demand even more Ukrainian territory instead of laying down arms. Russia will instead keep terrorising Ukrainian civilians during the seven-week period instead of surrendering in any form, they added. 3 The city of Kharkiv was reportedly hit with a 20-minute wave of destruction on Tuesday Credit: X More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
‘Barely getting by' – €6 and €15 social welfare increase for Irish parents as report reveals cost-of-living impact
STRUGGLING parents have told how they are being forced to make sacrifices at home just to get by. The grim realities faced by some families were laid bare as charity Advertisement 2 One in five families are cutting down on heating due to financial strains Credit: Getty Images - Getty Their call for an increase to the welfare payment was made after a survey of 1,000 parents and guardians revealed shocking statistics. The stark new report, which focused on the effects of They found that one in five families had cut back on, or went without, heating/electricity, and more than two in five went without, or cut down on, basic essentials in the last six months. One parent speaking to Barnardos said: "I have turned the heating down in the house to reduce the bill, meaning the kids now sleep with extra blankets and wear jumpers or hoodies around the house. Advertisement Read more on Barnardos "I never want my children to go cold or hungry so I'll often try sleep to stay warm and keep lights off to reduce bills also." Another said: "There's not much left for any pleasures in life. It's grim and not getting any better." The survey also revealed that 19 per cent of families had to cut back on or go without food over the past six months. In particular, 40 per cent said they skipped meals or reduced portion size so their children would have enough to eat, 28 per cent felt at some point they didn't have enough food to feed their children, and 12 per cent had used a food bank. Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun Commenting on the report, Barnardos CEO Suzanne Connolly said: "The statistics in this report show that parents and children across the country are still going without or having to cut back on basic essentials, reflecting the experience across our services. "Parents on the lowest incomes are really struggling, as well as those just outside the threshold for welfare supports. They are continuing to try everything to give their children the necessities for a decent quality childhood, but unfortunately at times failing. She added: "At an absolute minimum, every child in Ireland should live in homes with adequate heating and electricity, sufficient nutritious food and appropriate clothing, as well as the opportunity to engage in sporting and cultural activities. STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE "Parents should not be at risk of constant financial distress in order to provide their children with these essentials." Advertisement The report recommends that the Child Support Payment should be increased in line with inflation, by €6 for children under 12 and by €15 for those over 12. Other recommendations include increasing income disregard for one-parent family payments, placing vulnerable families using prepaid meters on the lowest tariffs and extending fuel allowance to families receiving the working family payment. 2 The charity is calling for the Child Support Payment to be increased in line with inflation
The Irish Sun
04-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
Make your tiny hallway look stylish & bigger than it actually is with £15 Morrisons buy – but you'll have to be quick
IF you're looking for an affordable way to revamp your hallway, Morrisons has just the thing. Shoppers can nab a stylish decor buy without breaking the budget, but you'll want to be quick. 2 A Morrisons shopper shared a furniture deal currently available from the supermarket Credit: Facebook/ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK The furniture piece is currently on sale at a reduced price from the popular supermarket. A shopper shared the deal in the Facebook group Bargain buy The Wankast Wall Unit Koopman Cabinet Large is available for just £15 from Morrisons. However, the sale signage prompted customers to act fast, reminding them "when it's gone, it's gone". Read More On Morrisons The minimalist shelving unit can be used to display everything from houseplants to ornaments. Interior design approved Interiors experts at They pointed out that built-in shelves can help to utilise vertical space. "To maximise space efficiency, incorporating built-in shelves that use vertical space is a smart design choice," the pros said. Most read in Fabulous "Maximising storage is essential in smaller rooms, and vertical shelving allows for more items to be stored without taking up valuable floor space." As well as helping to boost your storage, wall units can also give the illusion of a bigger space. I wanted a panelled room but wasn't going to spend loads so risked it & bought £36 strips from Temu - I saved a fortune "Creating height with built-in shelves draws the eye upwards, making the room appear larger and more spacious," the experts explained. "Functional elegance can be achieved by incorporating built-ins that not only serve a practical purpose but also enhance the overall aesthetic of the room. "By strategically incorporating vertical built-ins, one can create a room that not only looks bigger but also functions more efficiently." More interior design tips A viral Plus, the Dunelm's top interior design trends for 2025 Maximalism Maximalism is about unleashing your creativity and bringing joy to everything around you, day in and day out. Bold pattern combinations of florals, checks and geometrics set the tone with a bright joyous colour palette that holds everything together. Don't mistake Maximalism for having loads of stuff, it's about mixing and matching florals, layering key pieces and storytelling throughout your home, and ultimately doing things your own way. Minimaluxe The interiors world has witnessed the evolution of "minimalism" into a richer, more luxurious iteration. The goal is quiet luxury - simplicity with a sense of sophistication. Minimaluxe focuses on creating spaces that are pared down yet warm, elegant, and inviting. Gloriously tactile textures, in a palette of warm neutrals, with hints of caramel and gold, complete the look. Introducing softer forms and round edges to avoid a space feeling overly stark The Edit Built on the philosophy that having fewer thoughtfully designed and well-made things helps us leave a lighter imprint on the earth. Interior design is shifting to be inspired by the natural world, and all its perfect imperfections. Take New Nouveau Blending 19th century inspired maximalism with a contemporary colour palette this collection takes inspiration from the ornamental art form from the Nouveau era. Rich and luxurious, blending a little bit of history with a more modern aesthetic you can mix and layer into your home. Stylised Lily motifs adorn sumptuous textiles and wallpapers mixed with marbling & stained glass vintage style lighting for a vintage inspired look, with a modern twist. Another DIY enthusiast transformed her council house by One homeowner And two new parents used savvy steps to Another woman received mixed reactions after A 2 Morrisons encouraged shoppers to act fast on the furniture offer (stock image) Credit: Alamy
