الخميس، 30 أغسطس 2018

Samsung foldable displays will reportedly be supplied to Oppo and Xiaomi

The much-awaited foldable smartphone from Samsung is expected to be launched next year. The company will be using the foldable OLED display panels developed by Samsung Display for this device. A new report out of South Korea today claims that Samsung Display is also looking to supply its foldable displays to Chinese OEMs like Oppo and Xiaomi.

It’s common for Samsung Display to supply panels to other manufacturers but there’s always a gap when cutting-edge technology is concerned. Take the curved “edge” displays, for example, they were exclusive to Samsung’s own handsets for a considerable amount of time before Samsung Display started selling them to other companies.

Samsung foldable displays may be supplied to Chinese OEMs

That may not be the case with the foldable displays if this report is believed. It suggests that there may not be a considerable gap in the supply of panels to Samsung’s mobile division and companies like Oppo and Xiaomi. This is apparently being done in the interest of making the foldable smartphone ecosystem expand rapidly.

The report claims that Samsung Display has even shipped samples of its foldable OLED panels to Oppo and Xiaomi. Both companies are believed to be working on their own foldable smartphones as well. This means that soon after Samsung launches its much-awaited foldable smartphone, Oppo and Xiaomi can put its competitors on the market.

Granted that Samsung’s display subsidiary will make money on those panel sales and the company might be banking on the growth of the ecosystem to negate any impact on sales that Oppo and Xiaomi’s foldable smartphones may cause.

Foldable smartphones may quickly make their place in the market if there are a lot more options instead of just one company with one device, that could be the reason why Samsung may not limit its foldable panels to itself. Whether or not this actually happens remains to be seen. Companies rarely comment on supply chain related stories and we can expect all parties concerned to not respond to the report.

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Customize Galaxy Note 9 Air command menu for easier access

If this is your first Galaxy Note handset, you’d be interested in finding out whether it’s possible to customize Galaxy Note 9 Air command menu. Air command has been a permanent fixture on Samsung’s Galaxy Note handsets. It’s a handy menu that provides quick access to the S Pen’s signature features such as screen write and notes.

By default, the Air command menu will open automatically whenever the S Pen is taken out. It can also be activated by hovering the stylus over the screen and pressing the S Pen button. This menu can be customized for quick access to the apps and features you use the most.

Customize Galaxy Note 9 Air command menu

Step 1: Launch Air command menu by taking out the S Pen. Tap on the Settings icon in the top left corner followed by Shortcuts

Step 2: Select the required app or feature from the list. Tapping on it will automatically add it to the list. Tap on the “-” to remove any existing item from the Air command menu

Step 3: Exit Settings once you have added the features and apps you require to the menu

That’s all there is to it. As you can see, it’s very easy to customize Air command menu on Galaxy Note 9. Once you have done the process, you will only see the apps and features you selected in Air command the next time you launch this menu. This is all a matter of routine for those who have been using Galaxy Note handsets in the past.

Do you use the Air command menu frequently on your handset? Don’t forget to check out our list of Galaxy Note 9 tips to learn how you can get the most out of the new flagship.

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Fortnite Galaxy skin thieves are irking Samsung

The Fortnite Galaxy skin is being offered as an incentive to customers who purchase the Galaxy Note 9 or Galaxy Tab S4. Samsung’s partnership with the game’s developer Epic resulted in the Fortnite Android beta being a Samsung-exclusive as well. This exclusive skin is only meant for people who buy the devices but Samsung is getting increasingly miffed at the Fortnite Galaxy skin thieves.

Fortnite Galaxy skin only meant for customers

The Fortnite partnership isn’t just limited to the timed exclusive and the skin. Samsung even offered 15,000 V-Bucks, $150 worth of in-game currency for Fortnite, to customers who pre-ordered the Galaxy Note 9. They were given a choice between a pair of headphones and the V-Bucks.

It was also confirmed that the Fortnite Galaxy skin would be exclusive to those who get the Galaxy Note 9 or Galaxy Tab S4. The following procedure had to be followed to unlock the skin:

  • Download Fortnite Installer on the Galaxy Note 9 or Tab S4 from Galaxy Apps. It will download the full game on the device once the terms and conditions are accepted.
  • Create or log in with an Epic Games account and then play three Fortnite matches on the aforementioned devices.
  • Tap on Return to Lobby after being eliminated or winning a match so that it can count toward the three matches that need to be completed first.
  • Once the three matches are completed, a gift box in Fortnite will arrive within 48 hours with the Galaxy Skin.

What these Fortnite Galaxy skin, for lack of a better word, “thieves” are doing is that they’re going through the exact same procedure on demo devices at retail stores. They download the game, log into their account, play the three games so that they can get the skin without having to buy the device. Granted, it takes a bit of time, but enough people have done it for Samsung to try and stop them now.

Signs have been put up at retail locations in the United States informing visitors that Samsung demo phones will not download Fortnite. That’s in vain, though, as people have found a workaround. Just when you need to sign into Fortnite, disconnect from the store’s Wi-Fi network and connect to your phone’s hotspot. This bypasses the network restriction and lets you get online and play the game. According to a reddit user, this method only worked on carrier demo devices. The ones at Samsung’s demo station were programmed to not download the Fortnite installer at all.

Since only one Fortnite Galaxy skin can be redeemed per device visitors would have to hope that no one else beat them to it, not to mention the fact that it’s going to take a long time to first download the game and play three matches. It goes without saying that if someone does this on a demo device, they should be mindful of logging out of their account once they’re done.

If you don’t want to go through all this hassle or feel that it’s going to bother your conscience then just go ahead and buy the Galaxy Note 9. Then follow the steps above to claim your free Fortnite Galaxy skin.

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Don’t forget to enable swipe-down notifications on the Galaxy Note 9

Having difficulty accessing notifications on Galaxy Note 9? The gorgeous 6.4-inch 18.5:9 aspect ratio Infinity Display can present that problem to users with small hands. If this worries you then fret not as there’s an easier way, you just need to enable swipe-down notifications on Galaxy Note 9.

Samsung’s love affair with extra-tall aspect ratio displays started with the Galaxy S8 – the device that introduced its Infinity Display. It has stuck with this design change since then for all of its flagship devices. The Infinity Display has even trickled down to some affordable devices as well. No complaints, since the increased usable screen space is much appreciated and the device itself looks gorgeous.

How to enable swipe-down notifications on Galaxy Note 9

The Swipe-down notifications feature lets you use the fingerprint sensor at the back to pull down the notifications shade. You don’t have to reach all the way to the top of the device. Just swipe down on the fingerprint sensor and it opens notifications. This feature is not enabled by default so you have to go into the Settings app to enable it.

Step 1: Open Settings app and go to the Advanced features menu

Step 2: Enable the Finger sensor gestures feature by tapping on the toggle

Once this feature is enabled, it will let you swipe down on the fingerprint sensor to open the notification shade. Bear in mind that this functionality is paused with the sensor is actively detecting the fingerprint. In simple words, it won’t pull down notifications when you’re using it to scan your fingerprint.

This minor tweak in the Settings app makes it much easier to access notifications on the Galaxy Note 9. It’s particularly useful for those who find it difficult to reach the top of the display. Have you enabled the finger sensor gestures feature on your Galaxy Note 9?

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[Poll] Why would you leave Samsung for another Android OEM?

The Galaxy Note 9 is perhaps the most complete flagship smartphone Samsung has launched yet. It’s expensive, sure, but it also brings a lot to the table to justify the $1,000 price tag. The Galaxy Tab S4, meanwhile, is a good tablet, but its price is just too high for it to be an easy recommendation. And, well, the 5.8-inch Galaxy S9 was quite the disappointing device, thanks to its lesser spec sheet compared to the Galaxy S9+. Samsung also gets a lot of flak for the pace at which it brings out major Android OS upgrades, and the criticism may come to a head if it takes too long with Android 9.0 Pie, the latest version of Android that has been available as a beta for many non-Galaxy devices for some time now.

What would be the biggest reason for you to change teams?

While there are many who still can’t imagine the idea of buying a smartphone from any manufacturer but Samsung, some of you have made it clear that it’s not an easy decision to stay in the Samsung ecosystem anymore. And our question to you today is: Why would you leave Samsung for devices from other manufacturers? Are the high price tags putting you off, or is it the speed at which Samsung brings out software updates? Do you think the company’s devices are too slow and would prefer the stock Android experience, or perhaps it’s because Samsung isn’t bringing meaningful specs and features to its devices anymore?

Tell us your opinion by voting in the poll below and then expanding on your thoughts down in the comment section.

Why would you leave Samsung for another Android OEM?
Results

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