الغريب: فبراير 2019

الأربعاء، 27 فبراير 2019

Galaxy A90 camera may have a sliding, rotating mechanism

Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy A series earlier this week. Only the A30 and A50 have been announced so far but there will be additional devices in the lineup which will come out down the line.

The Galaxy A90 is one such device. We have been hearing rumors about it for a few months now. Samsung is expected to go in a completely different direction for the camera. It would be in line with the company’s strategy to pack its midrangers full of technology.

Galaxy A90 camera to feature a sliding, rotating mechanism

A new rumor claims that the Galaxy A90 camera will be mounted on the slider and that it would be possible to rotate it. This would mean that the device won’t need separate cameras on the front and back. One camera system, be it dual or triple, would suffice.

There was a slightly different rumor with regards to this device’s camera three weeks ago. It claimed that the Galaxy A90 would have a pop-up camera with a no-notch display. The latest rumored system would allow for a display with no notches as well but the rotating mechanism is not something that is as yet a done deal.

We have already exclusively confirmed the color and storage details for the Galaxy A90. Additional details will emerge in the coming weeks. It will be interesting to see how these camera-related rumors pan out. It’s safe to say that Samsung would be doing something unique with this device’s camera.

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Samsung launches the Galaxy M30 in India

After the successful launch of the Galaxy M10 and M20 in India, Samsung is expanding its M series portfolio by launching the Galaxy M30 in the country. As the model number suggests, the M30 sits above the Galaxy M20 in Samsung’s new online-exclusive budget lineup. It boasts slightly better specs than the M20 and accordingly comes at a higher price as well.

The Galaxy M30 comes with a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display, Exynos 7904 SoC, a fingerprint reader on the back, 5,000mAh battery with support for fast charging, and Android 8.1 Oreo with Samsung Experience 9.5 UI on top. On the back, it sports a triple-camera setup with a 13-megapixel primary camera, 5-megapixel depth sensor, and a 5-megapixel wide-angle lens. There is also a 16-megapixel selfie camera with Live Focus support. The device will be available in 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB storage variants. As evident from the specs, the Galaxy M30 is essentially an M20 with a Super AMOLED display, more storage, and a triple-camera setup.

The Galaxy M30 will go on sale in India on Amazon.in and Samsung eStore at 12 PM IST on March 7. It will be available in Gradation Black and Gradation Blue color options. The base 4GB/64GB variant is priced at INR 14,990 (~$210), while the higher-end variant costs INR 17,990 (~$250). Those are extremely aggressive price points for what Samsung is offering and are bound to attract a lot of buyers in the world’s second largest smartphone market.

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Samsung executive hypes Galaxy Fold’s UX and multitasking capabilities

After years of buildup, Samsung finally launched the much-awaited foldable smartphone, Galaxy Fold, at it its Unpacked event in San Francisco last week. Despite announcing the price and availability, the company, however, didn’t allow the press to play with the device to realize how it feels and works. As the curiosity about the device continues, the company has been posting bits and pieces of new information to keep the hype intact.

A few days back, the Korean company quietly released (now taken down) a four-minute video of the Galaxy Fold on its YouTube channel, giving us the most detailed look at the device so far. Continuing the hype, Samsung Newsroom has now posted an interview of Eui-suk Chung, Executive VP and Head of Software and AI at Samsung Mobile, where he talks about Galaxy Fold’s UX and multitasking capabilities. Frankly, nothing substantially new about the Galaxy Fold is mentioned in the interview, but there are some interesting bits about third-party app support for App Continuity and Multi-Active Window features.

To a question about if all apps support App Continuity and Multi-Active Window, the Samsung executive is rather cautious in his answer. While saying that the company has worked closely with Google and other partners, he added, “Support for App Continuity and Multi-Active Window will vary based on the application and the developer’s adherence with Google policies and guidelines.” From his statement, it appears some apps may support these features better than others.

Talking about the development of Galaxy Fold, Eui-suk Chung said that it took eight years for the company to turn the flexible display prototypes from 2011 into a meaningful product. He also said, with the introduction of the Galaxy Fold, ‘roll-able’ and ‘stretch-able’ device designs no longer seem impossible.

Galaxy Fold supports App Continuity and Multi-Active Window

The interview is accompanied by an illustration video where Samsung shows how the Galaxy Fold’s App Continuity and Multi-Active Window features work and how they are useful. The appeal of the Fold’s software is in, what Samsung calls, App Continuity. Simply put, App Continuity transfers an active app on the cover display to the main display when the Galaxy Fold is opened. Similarly, an active app on the main display transitions seamlessly to the cover display when the Fold is closed, enabling frictionless movement of activities from one display to the other.

Multi-Active Window, on the other hand, as the name suggests, allows Fold users to run up to three apps simultaneously on the main screen. That’s one app more than what’s currently allowed on Galaxy smartphones.

It is worth nothing Samsung is a bit ingenious when it comes to the cover display size in the video. The actual size of the outer display is smaller than what the video tries to portray.

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Samsung to launch the Galaxy S10 series in India on March 6

Samsung has announced the launch date for the Galaxy S10 series in India. The Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and the Galaxy S10+ will be launched on March 6 in the country. Samsung India has sent out media invites for a launch event in New Delhi at 12 noon.

The Galaxy S10 series was unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event on February 20 in San Francisco. The devices are already up for pre-order in a number of markets, including India, and will go on sale from March 8.

Galaxy S10 to make its debut in India on March 6

Samsung opened up the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and the Galaxy S10+ for pre-order in India last week. Prices start at Rs. 55,900 for the lone 6GB/128GB variant of the S10e, and go all the way up to Rs. 1,17,900 for the 12GB/1TB ceramic Galaxy S10+. You can see the complete list of Galaxy S10 price and availability in India here.

As said earlier, the handsets will go on sale starting March 8, though not every variant will be available on the said date everywhere. However, in India, Samsung will begin delivering the pre-ordered units on March 6 itself, the same day it unveils the phones in the country.

Pre-order offers include Galaxy Watch at Rs. 9,999 or the new Galaxy Buds at Rs. 2,999. Samsung is also offering HDFC Bank cashback of up to Rs. 6,000, as well as an upgrade bonus of up to Rs. 15,000.

Which Galaxy S10 variant have you pre-ordered, or are looking to buy? Take part in our poll and see if you’re among the majority or not.

Galaxy S10e

Model: SM-G970F
Dimensions: 69.9 x 142.2 x 7.9mm
Display: 5.8” (146.5mm) Super AMOLED
CPU: Exynos 9820 Octa
Camera: 12 MP, CMOS F1.5/F2.4 (77) & 16MP, CMOS F2.2 (123)Ultra Wide

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Galaxy S10

Model: SM-G973F
Dimensions: 70.4 x 149.9 x 7.8mm
Display: 6.1"(157.5mm) Super AMOLED
CPU: Exynos 9820 Octa
Camera: 12 MP.CMOS F2.4 45° Telephoto & 12MP F1.5 77° & 16MP F2.2 123° Ultra-wide

More specifications

Galaxy S10 Plus

Model: SM-G975F
Dimensions: 74.1 x 157.6 x 7.8mm
Display: 6.4"(162.5mm) Super AMOLED
CPU: Exynos 9820 Octa
Camera: 12 MP.CMOS F2.4 45° Telephoto & 12MP F1.5/F2.4 77° & 16MP F2.2 123° Ultra-wide

More specifications

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Not all Galaxy S10 models will ship on March 8

Samsung has launched three different variants of a Galaxy S flagship for the first time. There are multiple configurations available for the handsets but not all of them will be available for purchase on March 8. That’s when pre-order customers start receiving their orders.

The same holds true for customers who have pre-ordered their Galaxy S10. Samsung won’t be shipping out all of the units on March 8 in the United States. Those who opted for certain models will have wait for a bit longer before Samsung sends them out.

Some Galaxy S10 models will be shipped later in the month

Samsung’s official US website mentions that the unlocked and carrier-locked variants of the 128GB Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10+ will ship between the week of March 15 and March 22, depending on the color chosen by the customer. This would mean that these models may not be readily available from stores come March 8 as well.

The models that will be immediately available on March 8 in the United States include the 512GB Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and the 1TB Galaxy S10+. Same goes for the Galaxy S10e, regardless of the color chosen. The staggered release for certain configurations will likely be seen in other markets as well. We already know that the Ceramic White finish won’t be shipped in the Netherlands before March 22.

Still haven’t pre-ordered a Galaxy S10? Do check out our pre-order deals page for the Galaxy S10 series to ensure that you get the best value for your money.

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It’s Official: You can now remap the Bixby key on the Galaxy S10+

The first software update for the Samsung Galaxy S10+, which will be waiting for customers to install as soon as they take their handset out of the box on March 8, introduces the option to remap the Bixby button to launch an aftermarket application or execute a Quick Command.

It also enables Instagram Mode.

Let’s talk remapping, and Instagram Mode

You can either choose to reconfigure the device to open an application on either a short or a double-press of the Bixby button, with the unassigned toggle reverting to pulling up Bixby Home. You can’t, however, alter the long-press function, which will continue to launch Bixby Voice.

The release also enables Instagram Mode, a unique tool that lets users capture and upload content to Instagram Stories from the handset’s native Camera client. The feature delivers the best Instagram experience, offering uploads in the highest supported resolution, according to Samsung’s DJ Koh.

As it stands, the number of people who are able to take advantage of the new additions is a smidgen compared to what it will be next month and that’s because the Galaxy S10+ is currently in the hands of a select few, ahead of its official release for the mass market on March 8.

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Galaxy S10+ now receiving its first software update

Samsung has started rolling out its first software update for the Galaxy S10+, bundling a number of miscellaneous bug fixes and stability improvements, as well as the option to remap the Bixby button to launch any stock or aftermarket application — like Facebook, Google Maps, Instagram and Netflix.

The upgrade also includes the fixes for five critical and more than a dozen high-risk vulnerabilities in the Android OS, as well as twelve unique to Samsung’s own firmware — a couple of which have been classified as critical — as per this month’s routine Security Maintenance Release.

Here’s the full changelog:

The stability of Camera has been improved.
The performance of Fingerprint Recognition has been improved.
Added feature to set the application or function which runs when the Bixby key is pressed.

Right now, the number of devices the update has to reach will be somewhat marginal (in comparison to what Samsung will have to cope with next month) as it’s confined to a small selection of influencers, investors and media outlets, who were invited to use the handset ahead of its launch.

For that reason, those wanting to install the release shouldn’t have to wait too long. We received it one of our units in the Netherlands this morning, and there’s been some chatter of it reaching handsets in France and the United Kingdom since then, so it’s clearly making the rounds in Europe.

The one market it’s yet to reach, however, is the United States.