الثلاثاء، 30 أكتوبر 2018

Samsung manages expectations after posting record Q3 2018 profit

Samsung released its Q3 2018 earnings guidance last month. It predicted record profits this past quarter compared to the same period last year. Samsung expected sales of 65 trillion won or $57.5 billion and 17.5 trillion won or $15.5 billion in operating profits. That would have smashed its record for the highest profit ever in a single quarter.

The company today released its full earnings results for the quarter. It has indeed met expectations with 65.46 trillion won in revenue and 17.57 trillion won in operating profit. That’s a 20.9 percent surge in profit compared to Q3 2017. However, the company in now managing expectations as it warned of lower profits until early next year.

Record Q3 2018 profit driven by the semiconductor business

Samsung’s semiconductor business has once again driven the company to a new quarterly high. The revenue increased on the back of strong sales of memory products. There was also strong seasonal demand particularly for server and mobile memory.

The Korean giant now says that it expects overall earnings across the company to dip in Q4 2018. This will largely be due to the weak seasonality for the semiconductor market. This period of low demand will also hit the memory chip business. It expects this to impact the first quarter of next year as well. Earnings are then predicted to pick up in subsequent quarters as business conditions improve.

This two-year boom in memory chips has contributed significantly to Samsung’s record earnings. Samsung has now signalled its end by slashing its 2018 capex by over a quarter. It says that the capital spending this year will drop by 27 percent to 31.8 trillion won or $28 billion from the record 43.4 billion won last year.

Analysts expect that this capex cut should assuage the market’s concerns about further supply growth during a period when demand and prices are likely going to drop. Memory chip prices have already fallen to two-year lows. New production lines by Samsung’s rivals are coming online next year and the increased supply may push prices down even further.

Samsung says that it will continue to improve its competitiveness in emerging technologies such as AI and 5G. It aims to sustain mid- to long-term growth by doing this.

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Galaxy J7 Duo update introduces AR Emoji to Samsung’s budget lineup

Samsung has been bringing many camera features from its newest flagships to mid-range devices and existing flagship phones in recent months. Devices like the Galaxy A8 Star and Galaxy S8 were updated with the AR Emoji camera mode, and the feature has now come to Samsung’s budget lineup. The Galaxy J7 Duo seems to be the first J series phone to be getting AR Emoji support, although it remains to be seen if it will make its way to other existing Galaxy J smartphones.

New Galaxy J7 Duo update also includes November 2018 security patch

The Galaxy J7 Duo should get a basic version of AR Emoji like other devices, which means it will not work in real time and, therefore, not support the Disney AR Emojis. The J7 Duo is also the third Galaxy device to have been updated with next month’s patch ahead of schedule, following the Galaxy J7 Prime and the Galaxy Tab 2 Active. The update comes with software version J720FDDU3ARJ3 and is a 480 MB download over the air.

To update your Galaxy J7 Duo, open the phone’s Settings app, tap Software update, then select the Download updates manually option. You can also grab the latest firmware from our database and install it on your phone using your desktop computer or laptop.

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[Poll] If the Galaxy S10 looks like this, would you buy it?

A recent report about the Galaxy S10 suggested that its front camera might be under the display. The company has teased this implementation of the front camera already. It has shown off others as well which give us an idea of how Samsung will go about killing the notch.

The company was never one to adopt the notch. It continues to stick to its guns even though many of its rivals have gone the notch way. The upcoming Galaxy A8s might show us how it intends to put the front camera under the display itself.

No actual images or press renders of the Galaxy S10 have surfaced online as yet. Ben Geskin has created some mockups based on the information that’s available about this device so far. It depicts a tiny hole up top which will be used for the front camera. This implementation may prevent the use of components that allow for 3D facial recognition but many would be willing to make that trade-off for not having a notch on the device.


The question is, would you be willing to buy the Galaxy S10 if it looks like this? Do you think this hole up top for the camera is a better alternative to the notch? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments section.

If the Galaxy S10 looks like this, would you buy it?
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The best wireless headphones to go with your Samsung Galaxy

Many of us use our phone to listen to music or watch TV shows. It’s convenient to have all your music and access to Netflix on your phone, no matter if you’re commuting, on the plane, or at home. To enjoy your music like it’s intended, you need the right headphones, so we have gathered the best wireless options around for your Samsung Galaxy smartphone or tablet.

The high-end option: Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i

This is the go-to device for the audiophiles among us. Granted, it’s not cheap, but the quality and design are unrivaled. The noise canceling is sophisticated and it is even able to cancel out human voices. It also automatically pauses when you take the headphones off, which can be handy if you need to answer a quick question.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i headphones

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The value-for-money option: JBL E45BT

Coming from the Harman Kardon labs (owned by Samsung), JBL is a known brand for those who like quality audio but don’t want to break the bank. With 16 hours of battery life, these headphones last throughout the day. When empty, they charge in just two hours. No time to charge? Just connect the supplied wire and use it with the headphone jack on your device.

JBL E45BT headphones

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The mid-range: Sony WH1000XM2

This one is huge. Proper noise cancellation, 30(!) hours of battery life, and a great over-ear fit. On top that, these headphones offer touch control, allowing you to easily control your playlist and even take calls. The over-ear design and active noise canceling allow for perfect isolation. If you turn up the music and close your eyes, you’re in a different world.

sony WH1000XM2 headphones

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The cheaper option: iJoy

This is a good option if you want headphones with decent sound quality at an affordable price, especially if you can’t keep your audio gear in one piece for more than a month or two. For under $20, it offers Bluetooth connectivity and a built-in microSD slot, making this a good travel companion.

iJoy headphones

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The top rated: A.C. Corporation Bluetooth headphones

In addition to HD sound technology and 4.2 Bluetooth technology for easy listening, these headphones have a foldable design, making it easy to put them away without taking too much space. Here’s a promising review from Amazon:

“Easy to set up and the sound is spot on. Easy to set up two devices, comfortable. Crisp sounds when on bluetooth. My apple 6+ shows the battery level of headphones. I’m happy with this purchase and you will be too. Totally immersed in the sound. Why pay more when you can have lots for less Money…You will Enjoy them.”
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Samsung’s foldable phone display might be branded Infinity-V

The Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) next month is expected to be the world’s first official look at the company’s mainstream foldable smartphone. Even if the device itself doesn’t make it, Samsung could show off a “detailed conceptual image” and highlight its features and user interface. And thanks to a trademark application, the possible branding for Samsung’s foldable phone display has been revealed.

Samsung Infinity-V could be a simple yet effective branding

Samsung Infinity-V

Samsung has recently applied to trademark the terms ‘Samsung Infinity-V’ under the category of smartphone displays. Now, we all know the company’s 18.5:9 displays are marketed as Infinity displays, so the possibility of the letter V being affixed to the existing term for the foldable phone seems high. The V could represent the foldable nature of the display, although Samsung is reportedly still deciding between two final designs for its foldable device.

Infinity-V also suggests that the foldable device will stick to the low-bezel design that has become commonplace in the smartphone industry. Samsung’s foldable phone is also said to have an external 4-inch display for quick access to notifications. With SDC set for the first week of November, we will probably learn more about what Infinity-V means and also whether it’s actually related to the foldable device.

Samsung Infinity-V

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Addicted to Fortnite? Download the Galaxy Fortnite watch face

Fortnite for Android started out as an exclusive for Samsung’s smartphones and tablets. Naturally, you can’t play these games on a smartwatch, but if you’re addicted to Fortnite and own a Gear/Galaxy smartwatch, you might be interested in a Fortnite watch face that’s available on the Galaxy Apps store.

Fortnite watch face is based on the game’s Galaxy skin

This watch face is based on the Galaxy skin that was offered to buyers of the Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy Tab S4, one that many people tried to obtain by walking into retail stores and using their accounts on demo devices. The watch face isn’t customizable, but if you have the Galaxy skin in Fortnite enabled on your Samsung phone or tablet, you can use the watch face to have a similar theme on your smartwatch as well.

You can download the Fortnite watch face from the Galaxy Apps store on your connected device. If you’re viewing this page on your phone, click this link to directly open the Fortnite watch face download page. Otherwise, just go into the watch section of Galaxy Apps and search for Fortnite. The first result should be the watch face.

Fortnite watch face

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T-Mobile Galaxy S8 update brings RCS messaging support, October patch

North American carrier T-Mobile has released a new update for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, bringing support for RCS Universal Profile 1.0. Thanks to Universal Profile 1.0 support, Galaxy S8 and S8+ owners will be able to send files up to 100 MB in size via standard messaging to other users with Universal Profile 1.0 support on their devices.

Galaxy S8 RCS support now live on T-Mobile

The new Galaxy S8 update on T-Mobile also includes the October 2018 security patch. The update comes with software version G950USQU5CRIB and G955USQU5CRIB for the S8 and S8+ respectively and is a 400 MB download over the air. The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are reportedly receiving Universal Profile 1.0 support on T-Mobile as well, although the carrier doesn’t mention it in the changelog for the latest Galaxy S7 update (build number G930TUVS8CRJ1) on its website.

To download the latest update on your Galaxy S8 or S8+, open the Settings app on the phone, go into the Software update section, then tap Download updates manually. You can also download the complete firmware from our database (Galaxy S8 | S8+ | Galaxy S7 | S7 edge)if you can’t access the over-the-air update.

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Galaxy S8 (US Unlocked)

  • Model: SM-G950U
  • Dimensions: 148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0mm
  • Display: 5.8” (146.5mm) Super AMOLED
  • CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
  • Camera: 12 MP, Dual Pixel F1.7 OIS
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Galaxy S8+ (US)

  • Model: SM-G955U
  • Dimensions: 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm
  • Display: 6.2” (158.1mm) Super AMOLED
  • CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
  • Camera: 12 MP, Dual Pixel F1.7 OIS
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Galaxy S7 (T-Mobile)

  • Model: SM-G930T
  • Dimensions: 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9mm
  • Display: 5.1" (129.2mm) Super AMOLED
  • CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
  • Camera: 12 MP, Dual Pixel F1.7
More specifications

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New Samsung image sensors will further promote multi-camera phones

Multiple cameras are now the norm for smartphones. The new Samsung image sensors that have been announced today will help promote them even more. They will be able to integrate multi-camera systems in their devices with maximum space utilization.

Cameras are now an important distinguishing feature in smartphones. Manufacturers have consequently integrated multiple cameras while maintaining the sleek designs of their devices. Samsung’s new solutions will address this demand for ultra-small, high-resolution image sensors.

New Samsung image sensors will offer greater design flexibility

The 48-megapixel ISOCELL Bright GM1 and 32-megapixel ISOCELL Bright GD1 sensors are now official. They’re 0.8-micrometer (μm) pixel image sensors. Samsung launched its micometer sensors back in 2015. It later reduced the size to 0.9 micrometers in 2017.

The reduced pixel size enables these sensors to provide greater design flexibility. Camera module manufacturers can, therefore, build smaller modules or pack more pixels in existing designs. This will let smartphone manufacturers maximize space utilization in sleek, bezel-less smartphones.

Both sensors are equipped with Samsung’s latest ISOCELL Plus technology. It optimizes performance for smaller-dimension pixels. The Tetracell technology which merges four pixels into one to improve light sensitivity is present as well. These image sensors can deliver light sensitivity that’s comparable to a 1.6μm-pixel image sensor at 12-megapixel and 8-megapixel resolution, respectively. There’s support for Gyro-based electronic image stabilization as well.

Finally, the GD1 sensor features a real-time high dynamic range feature for richer color and detail. These new Samsung image sensors will be in mass production in Q4 2018. Smartphones equipped with these sensors will arrive in the coming months.

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