الخميس، 2 أغسطس 2018

Galaxy Note 9 price to be the same as the Galaxy Note 8’s in Korea

The Galaxy Note 9 may end up being sold at exactly the same price as the Galaxy Note 8, at least for the base variant that offers 128GB of storage. We have heard rumors supporting this possibility before, and there were also reports that said the Note 9 would command a solid premium in Europe. But the latest report out of Korea suggests that the Note 9 will indeed be priced the same as its predecessor.

Galaxy Note 9 price looks more and more likely to match the Note 8’s

The report comes from ETNews, which has a pretty solid track record when it comes to having information about Samsung device launches in the company’s home country. The Galaxy Note 9’s price will start at 1,094,500 won (roughly $975) for the base model, which will have 128GB of storage compared to the 64GB of storage available on the base Note 8 model. The 512GB is costlier, naturally. But at 1,353,000 won (roughly $1,200), the difference isn’t all that high compared to the 256GB Galaxy Note 8. The pricing for Indonesia, based on some pre-order posters, is also expected to match that of last year’s Note 8.

And, well, this also matches with Samsung’s own reveal that it will be offering the Galaxy Note 9 at a reasonable price. With flagship sales down in general and the Galaxy S9 feeling the heat, the Note 9 would have a hard time attracting consumers if it costs noticeably more than the Galaxy Note 8, which was already quite highly priced in most markets last year. Of course, some countries may still end up paying quite a premium, but there certainly is hope that Samsung isn’t going to be asking too much in return for all the new stuff its upcoming Note flagship will offer.

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Three not-so-obvious Galaxy Tab S4 ‘drawbacks’ you should know before buying

After months of leaks and rumors, Samsung finally announced the Galaxy Tab S4 yesterday. The new tablet brings many improvements over the Galaxy Tab S3, but there are also a few changes which cannot be classified as upgrades. We have listed below such not-so-obvious ‘issues’ you should be aware of before buying the Galaxy Tab S4. Depending on your usage habits, these issues may or may not matter to you, but they are worth your attention.

You have to pay for the Microsoft Office apps

Microsoft allows users to create and edit office documents for free on Android, Windows and iOS devices if the screen size is 10.1 inches or smaller. Since the Tab S4 sports a 10.5-inch display, you need an Office 365 subscription to create or edit documents in the Microsoft Office Mobile apps. If you already have an Office 365 subscription or don’t mind using other free alternatives like Google Docs, then the screen size is not much of an issue. Users who are heavily invested in the Microsoft Office ecosystem must factor the Office 365 subscription costs before purchasing the latest flagship tablet from Samsung.

Iris scanner doesn’t work in all the apps

If you use the fingerprint reader to secure or authenticate a lot of third-party apps, then you should be aware that the iris scanner in Samsung devices cannot replace that. Unlike fingerprint readers, Android doesn’t natively support iris scanners yet, so app developers have to explicitly add support for iris scanning in their apps. On this issue, the Galaxy Tab S3, even with its unreliable fingerprint reader, is certainly a better option than its successor.

Fortunately, Android P has a new Biometrics API that brings native support for iris, face, and fingerprint scanning, but it may take more than 6-7 months for the Galaxy Tab S4 to receive the update. Until then, barring Samsung’s own apps, don’t expect many third-party developers to add support for the iris scanner.

No themes

This is not an issue specific to the Galaxy Tab S4, but it is still worth reminding potential buyers that the Galaxy tablets don’t support themes. Almost all the new Galaxy smartphones support theming, but Samsung has not ported that feature to its tablet lineup yet. If you are used to applying a darker theme on your Galaxy smartphone to make it easier on your eyes, then you might find the default Samsung theme too bright and irritating. Unless you decide to root, currently there is no other option but to stick with the default color scheme on your Galaxy tablet.

Do any of these limitations make a difference to whether you’d buy the Galaxy Tab S4 or not? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to check out our early impressions of Samsung’s newest high-end tablet!

Also Read: Two of these Galaxy Tab S4 shortcomings can be fixed via software updates

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Galaxy Note 9 may launch four days after Android 9.0 P goes official

Everyone knows Samsung’s Galaxy Note flagships are released with an older version of Android around the same time the newest version is officially released by Google. But this year, Samsung may be cutting it extremely close, if a rumor about Android 9.0 P’s official release is true. According to evleaks, Android 9.0 will debut on August 20. That’s four days before the Galaxy Note 9 is going to hit retail shelves.

Galaxy Note 9 and Android 9.0 debut may happen around the same time

Is Samsung wrong to not wait for the newer version of Android to be released and offer it on its new Note flagship? Well, not exactly. Google releases a major new version of Android every year, and OEMs can’t keep up since they also need to consider other aspects, such as the right time for launching a new flagship so sales aren’t affected. Waiting for Android 9.0’s debut would mean Samsung would have to launch the Note 9 sometime after September, which would put it in direct competition with the iPhone.

It would also require delaying the launch of the next Galaxy S flagship, which will ultimately lead to a reshuffling of Samsung’s flagship launch schedules. Not to mention that if the Galaxy Note flagships start coming out later with the latest version of Android, it would simply mean that it’s the Galaxy S flagships that would start launching with an older version of Android, so there’s no real solution. And, well, regular consumers don’t exactly care as much about software updates.

It’s still disappointing, of course, that the Note 9 will run Oreo when it goes on sale, so we can only hope Project Treble does its magic and helps Samsung be quick about getting Android 9.0 ready for its devices.

Also Read: Which Samsung devices will get Android 9.0 P?

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Galaxy Tab S4 and Galaxy Tab A 10.5 will get quarterly security updates

Samsung unveiled two new tablets yesterday, the Galaxy Tab S4 and the Galaxy Tab A 10.5. These tablets target the high-end and (upper) budget segments respectively and have a few features in common, such as a widescreen display and four loudspeakers with Dolby Atmos support (though the Tab S4’s are turned by AKG as well). And it turns there’s another common aspect of these tablets, despite the difference in price tags: Both the Tab S4 and the Tab A 10.5 will get security updates every three months.

Quarterly updates for the premium Galaxy Tab S4

Galaxy Tab S4

Yes, it’s disappointing that Samsung is resigning the Galaxy Tab S4 to quarterly updates right from the start. The device is quite costly at a starting price of €699 ($650 in the US). But it’s a regular thing for the company to put its tablets in the quarterly updates batch, and it’s good to see that the Tab A 10.5 will also be getting quarterly security updates. Of course, whether Samsung sticks to even the quarterly schedule will vary by country, as it is for pretty much every other device carrying the Galaxy name.

There are a few other shortcomings of the tablet for the price it commands, but it has a few impressive features as well. To see what we think of the Tab S4, check out our early impressions and look forward to the full review in the coming weeks. We have also published our hands-on experience with the Tab A 10.5, so do check that out as well.

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Samsung remains at the top in Q2 global smartphone rankings

Earlier today, we reported about the Q2 2018 global smartphone shipments data from Counterpoint Research. IDC, Strategy Analytics, and Canalys have also published the second quarter shipment numbers, and we decided to do a combined post on these new reports. All these reports agree on the state of the global smartphone market and vendor rankings, but there are minor differences in data. The variation is not surprising since these firms collect data from imperfect and often unofficial sources.

According to IDC, the global smartphone market in Q2 2018 declined 1.8% annually to 342 million units. Samsung suffered a 10.4% YoY drop in the quarter but still emerged as the largest vendor with a 20.9% market share and 71.5 million units shipped. Huawei replaced Apple as the second largest vendor by shipping 54.2 million units and capturing 15.8% market share. Apple, Xiaomi, and Oppo secured the next three spots, respectively.

All reports point to a great quarter for Huawei

The data from Strategy Analytics is not much different. It says the global smartphone shipments dropped 2.8% YoY from 360.4 million units to 350.4 million in the second quarter. Samsung retained the top spot in the vendors’ list, but its shipments fell from 79.5 million units in Q2 last year to 71.5 million units in the same quarter this year. Strategy Analytics also placed Huawei ahead of Apple with similar shipment and market share numbers.

The press release from Canalys mentions only the top three vendors and the rankings are identical to the above reports. The data shows Samsung’s shipments declined 8% annually to 73 million units in Q2 2018, but that was again enough for the company to lead the pack. Huawei grew 41% annually by shipping 54 million units, and Apple grew by a negligible 1% YoY.

Despite the minor differences in data, all the three reports communicate the same thing – that the global smartphone declined around 2-3%, Huawei grew rapidly and overtook Apple, and Samsung is seated at the top even though its shipments dropped. The reports also agree that market saturation and longer replacement cycles are causing the decline in the global smartphone market.

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Samsung opens Galaxy Note 9 reservations, confirms August 24 release date

Samsung is now taking reservations for the Galaxy Note 9. Reservations are different from pre-orders, the company is basically allowing interested customers to sign up in order to get notified when its next flagship smartphone becomes available for pre-order.

It has put up a page on its US website where customers can go and provide their details to be notified when more details become available. It has also confirmed the rumored August 24 release date for the Galaxy Note 9.

Galaxy Note 9 reservations

Samsung has done this in the past as well. It invites fans to provide their details so that they can be provided with additional details once the handset is officially announced. Samsung India has a similar page up for the Galaxy Note 9 on its website as well.

Samsung US is also asking customers to select the carrier they would prefer to purchase the Galaxy Note 9 on. They can also opt for an unlocked variant. The same can also be done from the Shop Samsung app that’s available from the Google Play Store.

Samsung promises that those who make their reservations now will be granted “early access to pre-order.” These customers have also been “guaranteed delivery by 8/24.” This more or less confirms reports that the Galaxy Note 9 release date is August 24.

Customers in the United States will also be able to take advantage of Samsung Trade-In. The program will enable them to save up to $450 when they trade-in an eligible device after purchasing the Galaxy Note 9.

The company will officially unveil the Galaxy Note 9 on August 9 in New York City. It will confirm pricing at the event. If the reports about the Galaxy Note 9 price we have seen so far are accurate then the handset will cost close to $1,000.

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Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy A5 (2017) get July 2018 security patch update

The July 2018 security patch is making its way to two more mid-range Galaxy smartphones. An update is rolling out for the Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy A5 (2017) in a couple of markets including the United Kingdom and India, bringing with it the latest security patch. The Galaxy A7 (2017) had received a similar update in mid-July.

Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy A5 (2017) update rolling out

Since the new update is based on Android 8.0 Oreo, it might also include a few improvements to stability and fix some bugs that may have shown up with Oreo. As for the July 2018 patch, it brings the usual fare of fixes for critical vulnerabilities discovered in the Android OS and in Samsung’s software. You should be able to download the update by tapping the Download updates manually option in the Software update section of the phone’s settings.

We also have the firmware in our database for manually updating to the newest software, which carries build number A320FLXXU2CRG2 and A520FXXS5CRG5 for the A3 and A5 repectively. Do let us know if you have received the update in your country and whether it makes any noticeable changes.

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Samsung Health crosses 500 million installs on the Google Play Store

Samsung’s fitness and activity tracking platform is called Samsung Health. It was initially launched as “S Health” with the Galaxy S3 and the company rebranded it to Samsung Health last year. That’s also when Samsung added an “Ask An Expert” feature to the app which allowed users in the United States 24/7 online doctor visits. S Health is already available on a wide variety of Samsung smartphones so it should not come as a surprise that it has crossed more than 500 million installs on the Google Play Store.

Samsung Health

Samsung Health is capable of recording and analyzing daily activities and habits so that users can maintain a successful diet and lead a healthy lifestyle. It can be used to add and track exercises like running, hiking, biking and more. There’s also a pedometer to track the daily step count.

The app even allows users to measure their heart rate but for that, they require a Samsung flagship that comes with a heart rate tracker. That’s basically any flagship smartphone after the Galaxy S5.

At 500 million installs, Samsung Health is likely ahead of any other fitness app on the Google Play Store. It has an added advantage, though. Samsung Health is pre-installed on countless Samsung devices. Given that the company is the top smartphone vendor on the planet, it’s hardly surprising that this app is present on more than half a billion devices.

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The top Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 features

The Galaxy Tab S4 is finally here, making its debut a week ahead of the Galaxy Note 9. The Tab S4 has taken some time to get here thanks to the fact that the Galaxy Tab S3 was released earlier than usual after the Galaxy Note 7 was cancelled. What has all that extra time in the oven got to show for it? Well, we list a few features that we think make the Galaxy Tab S4 worth buying.

16:10 AMOLED display for watching videos as intended

Yes, Samsung has finally heard our pleas and reverted to a 16:10 aspect ratio for the display. The Galaxy Tab S2 and Galaxy Tab S3 weren’t great for watching videos thanks to the iPad-like form factor, but it should no longer be an issue. After all, you don’t buy a flagship tablet just to read books, right? The previous two Tab S tablets were good for reading and browsing, but now you can throw in a good video watching experience as well.

Four AKG-tuned speakers with Dolby Atmos support

What’s a good display without good audio to go along with it? The Galaxy Tab S4, like the Tab S3, comes with four loudspeakers that are tuned by AKG. This time around, Dolby Atmos is present as well, so you’ll get a richer and more immersive audio experience. Not that the Tab S3 owners are missing out on much, as Samsung also brought Dolby Atmos to the Tab S3 with the Oreo update. But we’re talking about the Galaxy Tab S4 here, and you can rest assured it will offer excellent audio quality over its speakers.

A desktop experience right on the tablet with Samsung DeX mode

Were you wondering how Samsung would make the Galaxy Tab S4 work with DeX? Well, by making DeX a part of the tablet itself. A Samsung DeX mode, when enabled, turns the tablet into a PC. Any apps you open will open in a desktop-like interface, just like they would when you connect a Galaxy S9 to the DeX dock. Oh, and if you want to use an external monitor, you can just use a USB Type-C to HDMI adapter and connect the tablet and monitor directly. This will make the tablet display work as a second screen, and combined with the S Pen, also double up as a sketch board . Productivity on a tablet never looked so convenient!

Iris sensor with Intelligent Scan

You have probably noticed there’s no physical home button on the Galaxy Tab S4, and that means no fingerprint sensor, either. Not at the front, not at the back, and certainly not in the power button (a la Sony). But the Tab S4 does have an iris sensor, which makes sense with a tablet. There is also Intelligent Scan, which means the tablet will use both the iris scanner and facial recognition for faster unlocking of the device.

What do you like about Samsung’s newest AMOLED display-toting tablet? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to read our hands-on experience with the Tab S4.

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