الثلاثاء، 18 يوليو 2017

SamMobile Daily Recap: July 18, 2017 — Galaxy S8 Active, OLEDs and more!

Reminder: Galaxy S8 and S8+ will retain 95 percent of their battery capacity after a year

Back when the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ were launched, Samsung had made a very important announcement. According to the Korean giant, the batteries inside the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will hold 95 percent of their original battery capacity in a year’s time. We’ve mentioned this before, and we thought it would be a good idea to remind our readers that the Galaxy S8 and S8+ will not see their battery endurance reduce by much 12 months after one starts using a particular unit.

The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, which have similar battery capacities (with only the S7 edge having 100 mAh more than the S8+), only maintained 80 percent of their total battery capacity after a similar period. Naturally, despite the batteries remaining nearly fully capable after a year, your battery life will depend on your usage patterns. As we recently said in our battery life review for the Galaxy S8+, the device has held up well after two months of use, and it shouldn’t be a lot different ten months down the line.

Of course, the batteries inside the S8 and S8+ are also considerably safer thanks to Samsung’s 8-point battery check process, which the company put into place after the Note 7 debacle. Samsung hasn’t received reports of any S8 or S8+ units catching fire, and along with their ability to hold 95 percent of their charge over a year, Samsung’s latest flagships seem pretty sorted as far as battery life and safety is concerned.



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Apple reportedly goes back to Samsung for 7nm A12 processors

Apple stopped offering Samsung manufacturing contracts for its A-series processors after it faced power efficiency problems with the A9 chipset for the iPhone 6s. The US-based consumer electronics giant then started working exclusively with TSMC for the A10 and A11 processing chipsets for iPhones and iPads. Now, it is being reported that Apple is going back to Samsung for its A12 processors that could be used in next year’s devices.

According to a report from The Investor, Samsung has won back Apple’s confidence with its upcoming 7nm FinFET technology. The South Korean electronics brand might manufacture A12 chipset for Apple’s iPhones that are expected to be unveiled next year. The deal was reportedly finalised when Kwon Oh-hyun, Samsung’s VP for the LSI chip and memory division, visited Apple’s headquarters last month to meet the company’s higher level officials.

All the iPhones next year are expected to feature OLED displays (supplied by Samsung), so Samsung convinced the officials that Apple could save more money if both chipsets and displays are made by the same firm. Samsung has reportedly ordered extreme ultraviolet lithography machines that will solely be used to manufacture 7nm A12 chipsets for next year’s iPhones and iPads. So, Apple won’t face any supply shortage issues.

The South Korean firm already leapfrogged Apple last quarter in terms of profit, thanks to strong performances in chipset, display, memory, and smartphone segments. If this deal turns out to be true, Samsung will make a lot of money next year. It is also being reported that Qualcomm may move to TSMC for its next-generation, 7nm Snapdragon chipsets. However, nothing has been confirmed officially. Samsung also supplies OLED panels for MacBooks and Apple Watches.



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Daily Deal: Grab Samsung’s Fast Charge Dual-Port Car Charger for 59% off

For a limited time only, you can snag yourself a Dual-Port Car Fast Charger for just $18.98 (59% off). Without a doubt, the best thing about this charger is that it features Samsung’s Adaptive Fast Charging technology, which is capable of charging a handset from 0 to 50% in half an hour.

If you like the sound of the Dual-Port Car Fast Charger and want to take advantage of this promotion, hit the Buy Now button below. We advise you to hurry though as Amazon only has a limited amount of inventory available for this specific deal and it’ll probably sell out fast.



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Galaxy S9 to sport the same Infinity Display as the Galaxy S8

The Galaxy S9 should sport the same shape screen as the Galaxy S8, according to The Bell, which also claims that the firm has already placed an order for the 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch Infinity Display panels for Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, respectively.

Looking to the future, Samsung is also believed to have commissioned its screen-making division, Samsung Display, to start manufacturing the same 6.3-inch Infinity Display that’s set to be on board the upcoming Galaxy Note 8 for the Galaxy Note 9.

In addition, the report notes that Samsung is working tirelessly to find a way to feature the on-screen fingerprint recognition technology that was scrapped from the Galaxy S8 at the last minute on the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9.

If a recent hands-on image is anything to go by, the company should have the optical scanner ready in time as the only technical hurdle it needs to overcome is matching the brightness of the area containing the sensor to the rest of the screen.

It’s a little too early to speculate about both the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9, though we expect them to feature a Snapdragon 845 processor, at least 6GB of RAM and a dual-camera. They should also ship running Android O.



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Samsung’s software and a MediaTek processor are a match made in hell

The Galaxy J7 Max, recently launched in India as the successor to the Galaxy J7 Prime, isn’t the first Samsung phone to be powered by a MediaTek processor. That honor goes to the Galaxy J2 Prime, a much more affordable handset that was launched late last year. I didn’t get to use the Galaxy J2 Prime, so I cannot comment on how that handset performed in day-to-day usage. I have, however, been using the Galaxy J7 Max as my primary device for around three weeks, and I’m afraid this device simply cannot offer the level of performance that you expect from a similarly priced Android smartphone in this day and age.

To be honest, I’m not sure if the MediaTek chipset (the Helio P20, clocked at 2.3GHz, to be exact) is to blame, or if it’s the latest iteration of Samsung’s TouchWiz software that is taking a toll on the device. But in only three weeks, the Galaxy J7 Max has started behaving like a device that’s months old, with constant stutters and lags intermixed with moments of smooth and fast performance. Something as basic as going back from a website opened in Facebook’s inbuilt browser to my Facebook feed results in a black screen at times, and I’ve also seen this phone stutter when opening one of the app folders on the home screen.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy J7 Max hands-on

I don’t even want to talk about what happens when I try to switch between apps by tapping the recent apps key twice (a gesture that was introduced on Android 7.0 Nougat). I’ve waited as long as three seconds before the phone would understand what I was trying to do and actually switch to the last used app, and it just puts the kibosh on a feature that is designed to get you to do things quicker when you’re moving between different apps. In fact, the phone has also started acting up every time I get a call while the phone is in use, and you would be hard pressed to tell that the device has been in use for less than a month should you see it in action.

Samsung’s partnership with MediaTek is new, and it’s possible future devices powered by the latter’s chipsets will not suffer from this level of performance issues as Samsung gets around to properly optimizing its software for the MediaTek processors. Or maybe the Galaxy J7 Max is a device that hasn’t been given the same love as other devices and suffers from neglect (something also illustrated by the fact that Samsung missed out on building a blue light filter feature into this phone, despite it being a standard feature on Android Nougat). I’m not sure, but as it stands, the Galaxy J7 Max performs poorly for a device that is priced at nearly $300.

Our full review of the Galaxy J7 Max will be coming up shortly, but I can tell you right away that I won’t be giving the phone a thumbs-up. The poor software performance on this device would put many cheaper devices to shame, and it’s simply not worth putting your hard-earned money on a handset that starts stuttering and lagging as quickly as the J7 Max.



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Samsung and LG following different strategies with their 4K TVs

The TV market has been stagnant for quite a while now, and the world’s two largest TV brands LG and Samsung are following different strategies to sell their 4K TVs. While LG is trying to ramp up the sales of its 4K TVs by launching cheaper models, Samsung is planning to launch Tizen software-based ultra-premium QLED TVs. The two companies will showcase their new TV next month right before the start of IFA 2017.

Apart from the Galaxy Note 8, Samsung will also unveil its costliest QLED TV, the 88-inch Q9, which could be priced at KRW 15 million (or about $13,000). This will be Samsung’s costliest TV offering this year. “We are planning to launch an 88-inch QLED TV at the end of August. We are also considering adding new TV models with bigger screens because many consumers are demanding various sizes as the Frame is a frame-type TV,” a Samsung official said.

LG is expected to launch three 4K TVs in its UJ6200 series: 43-inch, 49-inchm and 55-inch. The 43-inch model could be priced below KRW 1 million (about $886), while the 55-inch model could be priced above KRW 1 million. “The UJ6200 is the cheapest among UHD TVs and will hit shelves beginning in August. We will put the product on the market at a price lower than that of the UJ6600, the cheapest model currently selling,” said an official at LG Electronics.

Samsung and LG will try to diversify their 4K product portfolio ahead of the upcoming holiday season. While Samsung will expand its QLED lineup of ultra-high TVs, LG will also introduce high-end OLED TVs. Even Sony launched an OLED TV earlier this year that features HDR capability, Android TV operating system, and a screen that vibrates to double up as a speaker. Samsung’s QLED TVs can go brother than any other brand’s TVs for better HDR.



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Samsung-owned Harman acquires Hi-Fi audio equipment manufacturer Arcam

Samsung lapped up Harman International last year for $8 billion to strengthen its connected automobile and consumer audio portfolio. Later, the company started using Harman-owned AKG’s audio technologies into its mobile devices and accessories. Harman and Samsung recently showcased new entertainment products that are a result of their close collaboration. Now, Harman has announced that it has acquired the UK-based A&R Cambridge Ltd. (also known as Arcam).

Arcam was founded by two Cambridge University students in 1976, and it sells high-end amplifiers, AV receivers, Blu-ray players, DACs, and speakers. Some of its products feature Dolby Atmos and Spotify Connect. The company has 35 employees, and they work out of Cambridge. Arcam’s current management team, including its managing director Charlie Brennan, will remain in Cambridge and become a part of Harman’s Lifestyle Audio division. Arcam and Harman haven’t disclosed the terms of the deal.

“We are extremely grateful to Jam Industries for their loyal support over the last decade and believe that we will be able to develop even better products for music lovers who demand great sound as part of Harman,” Brennan said.

“We are proud of what we have accomplished with Arcam over the last 10 years, expanding the company from its U.K. roots to become a globally-recognized hi-fi brand. Now with Harman, a world leader in professional, lifestyle, and automotive audio and sound management, Arcam will join the best in the business to grow its engineering capabilities and extend its product reach into new markets,” said Martin Szpiro, president and CEO of Jam Industries.

Christopher M. Dragon, Harman senior director of marketing, said, “We have found in Arcam a like-minded passion for bringing the highest quality sound into people’s lives. With impressive technologies and outstanding talent, Arcam will be an exceptional addition to Haman’s luxury audio team. As demand for higher quality audio rapidly accelerates, we are eager to seize the many opportunities in front of us.”



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New Galaxy S8 Active render appears online, launch expected soon

We’ve been hearing about the Galaxy S8 Active for a couple of months now. The handset is codenamed Cruiser and will be an AT&T exclusive in the United States. Over the past few weeks, the handset has received its Wi-Fi certification and has also surfaced on benchmarking websites a few times. It has also stopped by the Federal Communications Commission.

While Samsung and AT&T are yet to confirm when this handset is going to be unveiled, it seems that the launch may not be that far off. A screen protector for the Galaxy S8 Active has been listed on Amazon with August 1 as the release date. This suggests that there’s a possibility that this handset might be unveiled in the near future.

Even if the Galaxy S8 Active isn’t out by August 1, the screen protector’s product image is accompanied by a render of the Galaxy S8 Active which is similar to the renders we’ve seen so far. It gives us a nice glimpse of the device’s design.

The Galaxy S8 Active is expected to feature a 5.8-inch flat AMOLED display with an Exynos 8895 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM. The handset will provide extra durability as it will be built to the MIL-STD-810G standard.

No word as yet on how much the Galaxy S8 Active is going to cost and when it’s going to be released.



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Galaxy S8 buy one get one free offer returns with trade-in condition

Samsung previously launched a buy one get one free promotion for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ back in May. It has now launched a similar promotion with a slight change. There’s a trade-in condition and Samsung has revealed the devices that it’s going to accept as a trade-in for this promotion.

Customers can trade-in a Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+, Galaxy S7, S7 edge, iPhone 6s, 6s Plus and the iPhone 7, 7 Plus. No other device is eligible for trade-in.

Samsung says that the devices have to meet certain conditions. The phone has to power on and hold charge. It must not have a cracked screen and the display should be functioning. It shouldn’t be bricked or blacklisted with no software locks. Normal wear and tear is acceptable.

Customers have to send their trade-in device to Samsung within 15 days of receiving their new device. If the trade-in device is not in good condition or not eligible for trade-in, the customer will have to pay Samsung the full trade-in value.

Those who are willing to trade-in any of the devices mentioned above can get two Galaxy S8s from Samsung for the price of one. They can also get the Galaxy S8+ by paying $100 extra for the second device.

This is a limited time promotion available on Samsung.com and the Shop Samsung App.



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Samsung may start supplying OLED displays to Xiaomi

Samsung has a virtual monopoly in the small-to-medium OLED display market which is why most major manufacturers who want to make the shift to OLED displays for their smartphones end up at Samsung’s door. According to reports, Samsung may start supplying OLED displays to Xiaomi.

Xiaomi has reportedly signed an OLED supply deal with Samsung recently. It’s apparently going to source OLED displays from Samsung for its next flagship smartphone that’s due in 2018.

Samsung is reportedly going to supply Xiaomi with a 6.01-inch OLED panel with the first shipment starting from December 2017. Close to one million units of the OLED display will be shipped in the first month before an additional 2.2 million units are sent to Xiaomi in the following month.

Reports suggest that Xiaomi had initially planned to use a 5.49-inch flexible OLED panel from LG but the deal didn’t go through as LG Display’s new plant operation has been delayed.

Neither Samsung nor Xiaomi have confirmed this deal but that’s to be expected, companies normally don’t comment on rumors and reports concerning their supply chain.

Since Samsung supplies OLED displays to a wide variety of OEMs, it’s certainly plausible that it might start supplying the panels to Xiaomi as well.



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Samsung increases the production of 8GB HBM2 memory chips due to rising demand

Samsung, the current world leader in memory chips, has announced that it has increased the production of 8GB HBM2 memory chips. HBM2 (second-generation High Bandwidth Memory) chips are used in high-end computers and servers for artificial intelligence, advanced graphics, high-performance computing, and network systems. HBM2 offers a data bandwidth of 256GB/s, and is currently the fastest type of DRAM chip. These chips are being used in high-end graphics cards from AMD and Nvidia.

Samsung isn’t the only company making HBM2 chips, though. SK Hynix makes HBM2 chips as well, and Samsung says that its 8GB HBM2 chips offer the best energy efficiency, performance, and reliability in the industry. It uses eight 8Gb dies and a buffer die at the bottom of the stack. The whole package has over 40,000 TSVs (Through Silicon Via), ensuring high performance by making sure that data flow doesn’t get interrupted. They also prevent overheating to improve reliability.

“By increasing production of the industry’s only 8GB HBM2 solution now available, we are aiming to ensure that global IT system manufacturers have sufficient supply for timely development of new and upgraded systems. We will continue to deliver more advanced HBM2 line-ups, while closely cooperating with our global IT customers,” said Jaesoo Han, executive vice president, Memory Sales & Marketing team at Samsung Electronics.

Samsung had introduced its first HBM2 chips back in June 2016 with 4GB memory, and the new 8GB chips offer eight times the data transmission bandwidth compared to GDDR RAM chips. The company anticipates that its 8GB HBM2 chips will cover more than 50 percent of the HBM2 production by the first half of 2018.

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Samsung will recycle recalled Galaxy Note 7s to recover 157 tons of rare metals

There was a lot of pressure on Samsung following the demise of the Galaxy Note 7 to limit the environmental impact of it all. The company addressed those concerns by releasing a refurbished variant of the Galaxy Note 7 that it calls the Galaxy Note FE. The refurbished variant is essentially the same device with a smaller battery.

Samsung said that it was going to recycle a certain number of recalled Galaxy Note 7s as well. It’s not going to sell all of them as refurbished units. Some will be stripped of their metals and sent for recycling.

The company today revealed that it expects to recover 157 tons of rare metals from the remaining Galaxy Note 7 units. These rare metals include gold as well.

Samsung is going to strip components like the memory chips, OLED display modules and camera modules from the Galaxy Note 7 and will either reuse them for repairs or recycle them. Rare metals like copper, cobalt and gold will be recovered during the recycling process.

The company says that the rest of the Galaxy Note 7 units will enter the recycling process later this month. Samsung is going to work with domestic and foreign companies to extract the metals and recycle the parts.



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