الاثنين، 11 سبتمبر 2017

SamMobile Daily Recap: September 11, 2017 — Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8 and more!

PSA: Galaxy Note 8 comes with Samsung’s coveted Dual Messenger feature

Samsung has brought its Dual Messenger feature, which clones messaging applications—like Snapchat and WhatsApp—in a sandboxed environment, allowing users to sign into more than one account, to the Galaxy Note 8, following its debut on the Galaxy A (2017) and Galaxy J (2017) series earlier this year.

As we mentioned in our initial coverage, applications that natively support more than one account—Instagram and Twitter, for example—won’t show up in the Dual Messenger configuration panel, but just about every platform that doesn’t will. We tried it with WhatsApp, and it works surprisingly well.

Once you’ve set up the feature by opening up Settings, selecting Advanced Features, tapping Dual Messenger and running through the set-up process, you’ll notice two versions of the application on your home screen: the regular one and the cloned version, indicated by a small chain icon in the bottom-right corner.

Switching between them is seamless and because they’re technically different applications, they can be used at the same time in Multi Window. Don’t expect them to slouch when they’re running simultaneously, either. Messages are delivered in real-time, as are read receipts and notifications.

Unfortunately, Dual Messenger is still yet to make its way to the Galaxy S8, but that doesn’t mean owners can’t replicate the feature. The handset’s Secure Folder can also create a sandboxed environment, in which applications can be cloned; however, they’ll need to authenticate themselves whenever they want to access them.

Dual Messenger essentially eliminates the need to open up Secure Folder and provide a password whenever you want to use another account.

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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) starts receiving the Android 7.0 Nougat update in India

After rolling out the Nougat update to the Galaxy A7 (2017) yesterday in India, Samsung has done the same for the Galaxy A5 (2017) earlier today. The phone was launched earlier this year with Android 6.0 onboard.

The update, which is rolling out in India for the Galaxy A5 (2017), has a file size of 1385.98MB and firmware version A520FXXUBQI5. It’s an OTA update that brings Android 7.0 to the smartphone along with a new user interface design and user experience as well as features like Dual Messenger and Samsung Pass.

The Nougat update also brings improvements to Always On Display, multi-window, notifications, and quick setting toggles. As always, the update brings bug fixes and stability improvements to the smartphone. If you’re from India, have you received this update on your Galaxy A5 (2017)?

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[Poll] Should your handset switch to the iris scanner when face recognition doesn’t work?

If your authentication method of choice on your Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ is face recognition, I’m sure you’ve been left feeling frustrated when it’s too dark to recognize your face, forcing you to either enter a password or use the inconveniently-positioned fingerprint reader.

This got us thinking… Why doesn’t face recognition automatically switch to the iris scanner, which utilizes infrared to work at night, when it’s too dark to detect a face? It’s a lot more convenient than stretching to reach the fingerprint scanner—and not to mention more intuitive.

We’d love to know what you think, so be sure to cast a vote in the poll below, then feel free to expand on your answer in the comments section. Come on, let’s get a conversation going! As usual, we’ll be responding to comments submitted over on Facebook and Twitter.

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Samsung’s Q3 2017 earnings may beat expectations

It has a very good year for Samsung in terms of financials, especially after what happened last year with the Galaxy Note 7 and its heir apparent’s arrest on bribery charges earlier this year. The company leapfrogged Apple last quarter in terms of earnings, and it is now being reporeted that the company’s Q3 2017 earnings may beat market expectations and post earnings growth.

Industry insiders had said earlier that Samsung could experience almost no growth this quarter since it achieved unprecedented results in the last quarter with an operating profit of KRW 61 trillion (about $12.38 billion). Even Samsung had said that its earnings could fall in the following three months. However, industry trackers have now started predicting that earnings may top initial estimates due to sales of OLED screens to Apple for the iPhone 8, which is expected to be unveiled tomorrow.

Kim Sun-woo, an analyst with Meritz Securities, said that Samsung’s sales could reach KRW 64.84 trillion and an operating profit of KRW 14.34 trillion for Q3 2017. “Samsung’s cautious guidance report reflects underlying uncertainties in the market, yet strong demand in computer chips and stable profits being generated in the smartphone market are bolstering expectations,” Kim said. This view was echoes by eBest Investment Securities Co.

The reasons provided by eBest Investment Securities Co.’s market expert Eo Kyu-jin were higher pries of RAM and NAND flash chips. Samsung just received record pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 8 in the US.

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Daily Deal: Save 24% on a Gear VR (2017) with Controller

For a limited time only, you can pick up a Gear VR (2017) with Controller, which is compatible with the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy Note 5, for just $99.00.

To purchase a Gear VR (2017) with Controller for the reduced price, simply hit the Buy Now button below. You’ll need to act fast though as Amazon only has a limited amount of inventory — and when it’s gone, it’s gone.

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Samsung Pay updated with support for three new banks in Russia

Samsung Pay has received a much-requested update in Russia. The upgrade transports compatibility for Soyuz, GPB and SKB debit cards, which are all issued by MasterCard, as well as a number of miscellaneous bug fixes and stability improvements.

It’s worth noting, however, that it could take a few days for the update to reach your handset, but as soon as it does, you’ll be able to activate Samsung Pay in order to start making mobile payments in brick-and-mortar (and online) stores.

Related: Samsung Pay launches in Russia with support for 5 banks

Russia was the ninth country that Samsung Pay reached following its debut in South Korea back in August 2015. When it launched, a total of five banks were supported: Alfa-Bank, VTB24, MTS Bank, Raiffeisen Bank and Russian Standard Bank.

Samsung Pay is available on a whole host of devices, including the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S6, though support varies region by region. In India, for example, it’s available on a selection of mid-range smartphones.

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Samsung adds new 11nm FinFET technology to its foundry portfolio

Samsung has today announced that it’s added 11-nanometer FinFET processing technology, otherwise known as 11-nanometer Low Power Plus, to its advanced foundry portfolio, which will be ready for production by the first half of 2018.

Achieved by scaling the earlier 14-nanometer manufacturing process, 11-nanometer Low Power Plus is up to ten percent smaller and delivers fifteen percent higher performance, while using—roughly—the same amount of power.

The firm also confirmed that development of 7LPP with Extreme Ultra Violet (EUV) lithography technology is running on schedule, with initial production expected to commence in the second half of 2018, though that’s far from set in stone.

“Samsung has added the 11-nanometer process to [its] roadmap,” said Ryan Lee, Head of Foundry Marketing at Samsung Electronics. “Through this, [it’s] completed a process roadmap spanning from 14nm to 11nm, 10nm, 8nm, and 7nm in the next three years.”

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Samsung has today announced that it’s added 11-nanometer FinFET processing technology, otherwise known as 11-nanometer Low Power Plus, to its advanced foundry portfolio, which will be ready for production by the first half of 2018.

Achieved by scaling the earlier 14-nanometer manufacturing process, 11-nanometer Low Power Plus is up to ten percent smaller and delivers fifteen percent higher performance, while using—roughly—the same amount of power.

“Samsung has added the 11-nanometer process to our roadmap to offer advanced options for various applications,” said Ryan Lee, Head of Foundry Marketing at Samsung.

“Through this, Samsung has completed a comprehensive process roadmap spanning from 14nm to 11nm, 10nm, 8nm, and 7nm.”

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How to take a screenshot on the Galaxy Note 8

Believe it or not, there are four different ways to take a screenshot on Samsung’s latest (and greatest) flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note 8—and today we’re going to be running through all of them.

Bixby

If you reside in a region where Bixby Voice is available, you’ll be pleased to hear that you can take a screenshot in any application on your Galaxy Note 8 using a simple voice command.

Seriously. All you need to say is “Take a screenshot” when you’re holding down the tangible Bixby button on the left-hand side of your shiny new Galaxy Note 8, then it’ll do just that.

Gesture

Before you can take a screenshot using a gesture, you’ll need to open up Settings, tap Advanced Features, select Palm Swipe to Capture, then slide the toggle from Off to On.

Once you’ve done that, you will be able to take a picture of your Galaxy Note 8’s screen by running the edge of your hand across the screen (while keeping in physical contact with it).

Power + Volume

Like most Android smartphones, the Galaxy Note 8 has been programmed to capture what’s on its screen when two keys are pressed simultaneously: Power + Volume (Down).

Once you’ve followed those steps, your handset will chime and vibrate, indicating that it’s captured a screenshot. To open it, swipe down from the notification panel and tap Screenshot Captured.

Scrolling Screenshot

A Scrolling Screenshot can be used to take a snap of everything on your unit’s display, like, for example, this entire article, or a lengthy thread of WhatsApp messages. Here’s how you go about it.

  1. Take a screenshot by pressing the Power + Volume (Down).
  2. Hit Scroll Capture to force the screen to scroll down, consequently pushing more content into the frame.
  3. When you’ve packed everything you wanted into the shot by repeatedly clicking Scroll Capture, tap anywhere to take the final screenshot.

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Galaxy Note 8 setting pre-order records in the US

The Galaxy Note 8 is setting new pre-records for Samsung in the United States, according to The Korea Herald, which claims that the firm has named the handset the most-reserved smartphone in the Galaxy Note range; however, the exact amount of units it’s sold in the region remains unknown.

Last week, Samsung revealed that approximately 395,000 customers rushed to pre-order the Galaxy Note 8 when reservations opened in South Korea on Thursday, September 7, outpacing the 380,000 reservations its ill-fated predecessor—the Galaxy Note 7—received over a 13-day period.

Related: Galaxy Note 8 pre-orders in South Korea almost hit 400,000 on the first day

The Galaxy Note 8 is already performing a lot better than we expected, though we aren’t sure whether anticipation for a new Galaxy Note smartphone or its complex dual-camera setup is driving the bulk of the sales. One thing’s for certain, though: it isn’t its measly 3,300mAh battery.

We’re still working on our comprehensive review of the Galaxy Note 8, but if you’re itching to find out more, be sure to check out our hands-on coverage. We also rounded up a number of the device’s most-impressive features, for those who missed its announcement, which you can find here.

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Firmware Update Magazine: September 11, 2017

Welcome to the latest edition of our weekly Firmware Magazine. You can think of it as your go-to resource to find out which of your Samsung devices has received a new update or if it’s going to receive a new firmware update in the near future.

To keep things interesting, we present the Firmware Magazine in new designs every week. It will always include the important details about firmware updates such as the firmware versions, device model numbers, Android OS versions and the country where said update is out already.

Keep in mind, however, that these firmware details are based on the firmware that are available in our database, and in some cases, the latest updates might not show in the same week as the full firmware files take additional time to make it to our database.

The purpose of this magazine is to bring all of that important information about firmware updates to you, the reader, in a manner that’s easy to comprehend—so even if you’re new to the world of firmware, you’ll have no trouble making sense of it all.

Click here to download the latest issue of our Firmware Magazine.

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