Samsung’s October 11 device reveal may be for the four-camera Galaxy A9

Samsung appears to be gearing up to launch a new smartphone merely a couple of months after the Galaxy Note 9 arrived on the scene. Details are slim at this point in time but the invite it has posted on its website hints at the possibility that this may be the rumored device with four cameras.

It was rumored by a China-based leakster about a week ago that Samsung has a new device with four cameras. He also added that all of the cameras are present at the back of the device. No further information about this mysterious device has appeared since then. It’s also unclear if it will be part of an existing lineup or if it would mark the launch of an entirely new series.

The invitation that Samsung has posted on its website today says “4x fun,” which could be hinting at this rumored device. The Galaxy Event for this device will take place on October 11th. No venue is mentioned so it’s possible that it may be an online reveal.

Samsung further mentions on its website that its “newest Galaxy device is bringing more ways to express yourself than ever before.” It does confirm that a new device will be launched on October 11th and invites fans to “Capture the fun with Samsung.” Yet another indication that it may have something to do with the four-camera device.

Sources have told SamMobile that the new Samsung Galaxy A9 will feature four cameras at the back. The handset will be available in 64GB and 128GB storage options with blue, pink, black and gold colors. The series may have two models, the other being the Galaxy A9+. With the company’s renewed focus on introducing new technologies with affordable devices, it’s not surprising to see that what could potentially be Samsung’s first four-camera device is not a flagship.

Would you be interested in picking up a device with four cameras at the back? Discuss in the comments below.

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SamMobile Daily Recap: September 13, 2018 – Galaxy S10, Note 8 updates, and more

We publish a lot of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the majority of news breaks during our European hours of operation, which makes it difficult for our readers in the US (and other regions) to keep up. However, we think we’ve come up with a fantastic solution — a daily recap.

Here’s what we covered today.

Phones

Samsung’s making a Galaxy A7 (2018), confirms Bluetooth certification

[Poll] Do you want Samsung to start offering gradient colors for smartphones?

Samsung reportedly has a Galaxy S10 model with five cameras

Camera

Galaxy Note 8 AR Emoji: How do you access it, and is it any good?

Firmware News

Galaxy Note 8 gets AR Emoji and Super Slow-Motion in latest update

Galaxy S9 and S9+ update rolling out with September 2018 security patch

Tips and Tricks

How to move apps to SD card on the Galaxy Note 9

Your Galaxy Note 9 can also take regular slow-motion videos

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Samsung reportedly has a Galaxy S10 model with five cameras

Much has already been said about the Galaxy S10 even though the handset isn’t due until early next year. We will continue to hear more about the device until it’s officially launched. A new report about the Galaxy S10 camera suggests that at least one model of the device is going to feature five cameras.

If the report is accurate, it would be the company’s first device with a total of five cameras. It suggests that the high-end Galaxy S10 model will feature a triple-camera system at the back and a dual-camera system at the front.

Galaxy S10 model with five cameras

As it stands, Samsung is believed to launch three Galaxy S10 models next year. Two would be the successors to the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ while one would be a cheaper option with slightly lower specs.

A new report out of South Korea claims that the top spec model of the Galaxy S10 will feature five cameras – three on the back and two on the front. The report doesn’t mention any camera specs so it’s unclear just how good this entire setup will be.

The Galaxy S10 is likely going to be Samsung’s first device with a triple-camera system. Both Galaxy S10 models will feature this at the back but the other would only have a single front camera. The affordable model will have a single front and dual rear camera.

Given that the Galaxy S10 is currently in development and we still have a ways to go before Samsung starts mass producing the device, it’s quite possible that the camera specs could change. The rumors and reports would start suggesting that if it were to happen at any point in the next few months.

The number of cameras on a device is never a measure of its imaging prowess so it can’t be said that just because the Galaxy S10 will have five cameras it would be far ahead of the competition. That conclusion can only be reached once the device is out and in our hands so that we can test out the company’s claims for ourselves. That’s not going to happen before next year.

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Galaxy S9 and S9+ update rolling out with September 2018 security patch

Samsung has started updating the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ with the September 2018 security patch today, following similar updates for the Galaxy Note 9 and the Galaxy Note 8. The Galaxy Note 8 update was a big one as it introduced new camera features from the Galaxy S9 and Note 9, but the Galaxy S9 update seems to be a minor one with just the newer security patch. That means no Bixby 2.0, although that is likely to come later this year as partly an app update.

Galaxy S9 and S9+ get September 2018 security patch

The firmware version for the new Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ updates is G960FXXS2BRI1 and G965FXXS2BRI1 respectively. The September 2018 security patch is included; it fixes a number of critical vulnerabilities in both Android and Samsung’s software, details of which can be seen on Samsung’s official security bulletin. The September update has come out for various Samsung devices in quick succession, although the bigger takeaway here is that the company is finally treating its flagships as they should be treated as far as the pace of software updates is concerned. Budget and mid-range Galaxy devices have been first in line for most security updates in the last year or, but that has changed since last month.

The new Galaxy S9 update is currently available in a number of European markets and it should soon be making its way to other regions. You can see if it’s available for you by tapping the Download updates manually option in the Software update section of the phone’s settings. We also have the firmware available in our database (Galaxy S9 | Galaxy S9+) if you wish to upgrade without waiting for the OTA (over-the-air) release.

Galaxy S9

• Model: SM-G960F
• Dimensions: 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5mm
• Display: 5.8” (146.5mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Exynos 9810
• Camera: 12 MP, CMOS OIS (F1.5/F2.4)

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Galaxy S9+

• Model: SM-G965F
• Dimensions: 157.7 x 73.8 x 8.5 mm
• Display: 6.2” (158.1mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Exynos 9810
• Camera: 12 MP, CMOS Dual OIS (F1.5/F2.4) & Telephoto: 12MP AF F2.4)

More specifications

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Galaxy Note 8 AR Emoji: How do you access it, and is it any good?

In an interesting turn of events, Samsung has released a new software update for the Galaxy Note 8 and brought over two unique camera features from the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy Note 9. One of them is AR Emoji and the other is super slow-mo videos, although it’s called Super Slow-motion on the Note 8. While Super Slow-motion seems to work well enough, we thought we’d give AR Emoji a try on the Note 8 and see how it compares to AR Emoji on the Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy S9.

Galaxy Note 8 doesn’t get full AR Emoji functionality

The Galaxy Note 8 has received a stripped down version of AR Emoji. Actually, scratch that. The Note 8 gets all the customization options for your AR Emoji avatar, but you can’t take AR Emoji pictures in real-time. You first have to let the camera take your photo before it can be converted into your digital likeness. And that conversion process is rather slow, which is a bit disappointing (and surprising) given the 2017 Galaxy flagships weren’t exactly lacking for power.

It doesn’t help that AR Emoji is a software trick that doesn’t really work that well even on the Galaxy S9 and Note 9. The Galaxy Note 8 will probably not get any of those Disney emojis, either, although only time will tell if that is actually going to be the case. Future updates might improve things a bit, but right now, using AR Emoji on the Galaxy Note 8 is almost a laborious process.

You’ll also not be able to easily find how to access AR Emoji on your Galaxy Note 8 once you have installed the software update, as it doesn’t get a dedicated camera mode. But that’s why we’re here, so follow the instructions below to get started with AR Emoji.

How to access and use AR Emoji on the Galaxy Note 8

Step 1: Open the camera app, then tap the Stickers option.

Step 2: Tap the Create My Emoji button.

Step 3: You will then be taken to the Galaxy Apps store to download the My Emoji Maker app, which is a one-time thing. Hit the Install button, and once installation finishes, hit the back button to go back to the camera app.

Step 4: Now, tap the Stickers option again, followed by Create My Emoji to start creating AR Emojis.

You can now create an AR Emoji of yourself. You will need to take a selfie before you get to customize the final look and feel of your avatar. You can also switch to the rear camera to take a picture of someone else. For more details on how AR Emojis can be created and customized, check out this article.

Have you received the new Galaxy Note 8 update with AR Emoji yet?

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[Poll] Do you want Samsung to start offering gradient colors for smartphones?

Samsung has a habit of trying to reignite sales for its flagship smartphones by launching new color options. It appears to be gearing up to do that for the Galaxy Note 9 as leaked renders suggest that a silver color option may be in the pipeline. However, many feel that Samsung isn’t pushing the envelope in the color department like some of its rivals, particularly the Chinese, have.

Huawei is one of the more prominent manufacturers to push unique gradient colors for some of its devices. These colors are flashy, eye-catching and certainly get people talking about the device as they’re so different from conventional color options.

Samsung is responding with a gradient color option for the Galaxy A9 Star – a device that’s only available in China. The pink and purple gradient finish for the device looks unlike anything we have seen from Samsung in the color department before. You have to admit that it does look good.

There’s nothing to suggest if Samsung will embrace gradient colors for other handsets, particularly its flagships, that are released across the globe. It was probably local market considerations that prompted Samsung to take this step in China. So the question for you is, would you prefer buying a Samsung phone with a gradient color?

Vote below and let us know in the comments how you feel about gradient colors and why you think Samsung should or should not start offering them.

Do you want Samsung to start offering gradient colors for smartphones?

• Absolutely, they look beautiful!
• Depends on the device as they may not look good on all phones
• No, it would look like Samsung is copying its Chinese rivals
• No, gradient colors are a fad which will disappear

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Samsung’s making a Galaxy A7 (2018), confirms Bluetooth certification

It seems Samsung isn’t done with using the Galaxy A7 moniker for its mid-range smartphones. Samsung launched the Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) as the 2018 versions of the Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7, but the company is also working on a Galaxy A7 (2018). This confirmation comes from the Bluetooth SIG, which has certified the ‘Galaxy A7 2018’, a device that carries the model number SM-A750FN.

The Galaxy A7 isn’t dead yet

The SM-A750FN has been spotted on a benchmark website and at the FCC earlier, although we expected it to be the successor to the Galaxy A8+ (Samsung tends to skip the number 4 in the model numbers because the number is considered unlucky in South Korea, which is why the Galaxy Note 8 was also SM-N950F and not SM-N940F). That successor will no doubt arrive at some point, but right now it’s the Galaxy A7 (2018) that Samsung is gearing up to launch in some European markets.

The Galaxy A7 (2018) specs are expected to be similar to the Galaxy A8+ (2018), but it remains to be seen if it will be part of the new wave of mid-range phones Samsung is preparing. The company has said that it will be bringing new high-end features to its mid-range devices before flagship ones in the future. These features could include an under-display fingerprint sensor, a quad rear camera setup, or something else entirely. Only time will tell, and it will hopefully not be too long before the Galaxy A7 (2018) goes official.

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Your Galaxy Note 9 can also take regular slow-motion videos

Super slow-mo video recording is one of the highlights of the Galaxy Note 9 camera, just like it was on the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. Super slow-mo videos are great, but they aren’t suitable in scenes with poor lighting. They are also recorded at a resolution of 1280×720 pixels, meaning they aren’t as sharp as one would like on that beautiful Super AMOLED screen. That’s why regular slow motion videos, which are shot at Full HD resolution (1920×1080) and are less finicky in low-light conditions, are still irreplaceable.

Samsung, however, hides the regular slow motion mode in the camera app by default. That means you have to manually enable it, and we’re here to tell you exactly how you can do that on your Galaxy Note 9.

Enable regular slow motion video recording on the Galaxy Note 9

Step 1: Open the camera app, then go into the camera settings by tapping the gear icon at the bottom left.

Step 2: Scroll down to the Common section, and tap the Edit camera modes option.

Step 3: Tap Rear camera.

Step 4: You will now see a list of all available camera modes for the rear camera. Scroll down to the bottom to find the Slow motion option, then tap it to enable it. You can also reposition the different modes to change how they show up in the camera app. Just tap and hold the arrow icon next to a mode and drag it to the desired position.

You can now access the standard slow motion mode in the camera app, in addition to Super slow-mo. In step 4 above, you can also disable some modes that you may not use (such as AR Emoji) to declutter the camera app.

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Find more Galaxy Note 9 tips and tricks here to get the most out of your phone.

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How to move apps to SD card on the Galaxy Note 9

It’s simple enough to move apps to SD card on Galaxy Note 9. Some of you may still want to do that even though the base model of the handset comes with 128GB of onboard storage. If you splurge a bit you can also get the Galaxy Note 9 with 512GB of internal storage. This particular variant can put 1TB of storage in your pocket as the Galaxy Note 9 can support microSD cards of up to 512GB.

This easy guide is going to teach you how to move apps to SD card on Galaxy Note 9. Remember that not all apps can be exported to the SD card. Individual apps have to support being moved to the SD card so the apps that don’t enable this option can’t be moved.

How to move apps to SD card on Galaxy Note 9

Step 1: Launch the Settings app and open the Apps menu. Tap on the app you want to move

Step 2: Tap on Storage followed by Change. A popup will ask if you want to move it to the SD card

Step 3: Tap on SD card followed by Move. Then wait for a bit as the device does its thing.

That’s really all it takes to move apps to SD card on Galaxy Note 9. Bear in mind that some of the exported app’s data will continue to take up space in internal storage. There’s nothing that can be done about it because it’s an Android thing. The icon of an app will be changed once it’s moved to the SD. It will let users know at a glance which apps they have shifted to external storage.

If the microSD card is removed the apps exported to it might stop working. Apps have to be moved back to internal storage when swapping microSD cards. Follow the same procedure and select Device memory in Step 3 if you want to move an app back to internal storage from the SD card.

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Stuck? Do reach out for assistance in the comments below. Also, check out all of our other Galaxy Note 9 tips to learn more about the various features of Samsung’s new flagship.

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