SamMobile Daily Recap, May 31, 2019: Galaxy Note 10 rumors, red Galaxy S10, 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

It’s not looking good for the Galaxy Note 10’s headphone jack

Cardinal Red Galaxy S10 may start shipping next month

Galaxy A80 may arrive in India as early as June 8

Samsung starts selling Marvel-themed cases for select Galaxy A models

Exclusive: Galaxy M40 specs show it will offer great value for money

Watch

Galaxy Fit is now available to purchase in some countries

Poll

[Poll] Would you buy the Galaxy Note 10 if it doesn’t have a headphone jack?

Deals

Up to 60% off Full HD dual dashcam

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Galaxy Fit is now available to purchase in some countries

Samsung has released the much-awaited Galaxy Fit in some markets today. Spain, Italy, and South Korea are among the markets to get the device initially. The wearable is priced at €99 in the European countries, whereas in South Korea, it costs 118,800 won (~€90).

Samsung announced the Galaxy Fit back in February, along with its cheaper version, the Galaxy Fit e. The Fit e, which costs €39.99, went on sale earlier this month. The Galaxy Fit should also be available in more markets soon. It comes in black and silver and weighs just 23 grams.

Galaxy Fit and Fit e are almost equally capable fitness trackers

Despite such a huge gap in pricing, the Galaxy Fit and the Galaxy Fit e are almost equally capable fitness trackers. Both can track activities like biking, hiking and running, have MIL-STD-810G military-grade ruggedness certification, and are water-resistant for up to 10 minutes at a depth of 50 meters. You also get automatic motion detection as well as sleep, stress, and heart-rate tracking in both devices.

However, the two wearables differ significantly in some hardware aspects. The Galaxy Fit features a 0.95-inch Full Color AMOLED display and packs a 120 mAh battery. The Galaxy Fit e, meanwhile, gets a 0.74-inch monochrome PMOLED display, as well as a smaller 70 mAh battery. Also, the Galaxy Fit comes with notification interactions, whereas the Fit e only supports incoming notifications without the option to respond.

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Exclusive: Galaxy M40 specs show it will offer great value for money

We have known for a few weeks now that Samsung is working on a new Galaxy M series device. We can now exclusively reveal some Galaxy M40 specs. As expected, this device is shaping up to be quite a feature-packed one in its price range.

Samsung introduced the Galaxy M series in India about four months ago. These devices have been priced aggressively to compete with Chinese manufacturers. That’s part of the reason why they have largely been sold online only. They also offer decent bang for your buck. The Galaxy M10, M20 and M30 have thus all been well received.

Galaxy M40 specs revealed

The company is expanding the new lineup with the forthcoming Galaxy M40. A few details about the device were recently confirmed by a high-ranking Samsung executive in India. We know that the Galaxy M40 will have a 32-megapixel rear camera and that it will be priced around ₹20,000 (~$285). Given what we now know about its specs, the Galaxy M40 seems to offer great value for money.

We can now reveal the other Galaxy M40 specs. It features a 6.3-inch FHD+ 2340×1080 pixel resolution Infinity-O display with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor under the hood. There’s also going to be 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It was expected that the device would have a 5,000mAh battery like the Galaxy M30 but that’s not the case. The Galaxy M40 will have a 3,500mAh battery.

There is indeed a 32-megapixel camera at the back alongside a 5-megapixel depth and 8-megapixel ultra-wide sensor. A 16-megapixel selfie camera is present as well. It’s pertinent to note that the Galaxy M40 will be the first device in this series to ship with Android 9.0 Pie out of the box.

Samsung recently confirmed that the Galaxy M40 will be launched in India on June 11. That’s when it will confirm official pricing information for the device. It won’t upset the apple cart in terms of its release. The Galaxy M40 will stick with Samsung’s online-only sales strategy for the Galaxy M series. It will be available from Amazon and Samsung’s own online store in the country.

Does it sound like something you’ll be interested in? Let us know by dropping a comment below.

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Samsung starts selling Marvel-themed cases for select Galaxy A models

Samsung has the habit of launching special editions of its flagship devices to commemorate special occasions such as major sporting events, release of popular movies, etc. Despite the much-awaited release of the Avengers: Endgame presenting a similar opportunity, the Korean company decided to go with just Marvel-themed cases this time for its Galaxy S10 lineup. It is now quietly bringing these accessories to some of its midrange devices as well.

Samsung has started selling Marvel-themed cases for few of its newer Galaxy A models in select regions. Multiple Marvel cases for the Galaxy A40, A50 and A70 went on sale on many third-party portals recently without any fanfare. While these cases for the Galaxy A50 have been announced previously by Samsung Philippines, this is the first time we are seeing them for the Galaxy A40 and A70.

Netherlands’ retailer Coolblue has listed Avengers, Captain America, Iron Man, and Spider-Man-themed smart covers for the Galaxy A50 and A70. Amazon Germany has these cases listed for the Galaxy A40 as well. They are priced at €29.90 each, which, like any other official cover, is expensive compared to third-party offerings.

Interestingly, though these are official Samsung cases, they are not listed on the company’s website in the regions we checked. They are also not available in all the markets yet. However, none of this should be an issue as there are plenty of third-party cases available for these phones in the market.

Do let us know in the comments below if you have come across these cases for any other Galaxy devices in your region.

Galaxy A50

• Model: SM-A505F
• Dimensions: 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7mm
• Display: 6.4"(162.1mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Exynos 9610
• Camera: 25 MP, CMOS F1.7 & 5MP, CMOS F2.2 Depth & 8MP, CMOS F2.2 Ultrawide

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Galaxy A40

• Model: SM-A405F
• Dimensions: 144.4 x 69.2 x 7.9mm
• Display: 5.9"(149,8mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Exynos 7885
• Camera: 16 MP, F1.9 & 5MP, F2.2 (123°)

More specifications

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[Poll] Would you buy the Galaxy Note 10 if it doesn’t have a headphone jack?

Multiple reports are now suggesting that there’s a good chance the Galaxy Note 10 may not have a headphone jack. If that is the case, it would be the first flagship phablet without the 3.5mm headphone jack. As you can probably imagine, a lot of Samsung fans are going to be very opinionated about this.

One can argue that this is inevitable. Samsung had to eventually remove the headphone jack from its flagship phones. It has to start somewhere, the Galaxy Fold notwithstanding. Others may feel that this is a good differentiating factor to have, that Samsung should stand out of the crowd by continuing its support for this standard.

What we want to know is whether you’d buy Galaxy Note 10 if it doesn’t have the headphone jack? Vote below and let’s get a discussion going down in the comments section.

Would you buy the Galaxy Note 10 if it doesn't have a headphone jack?

• Only if Samsung gives free Galaxy Buds
• Yes, this won't influence my decision
• No, absolutely not

Results

• Only if Samsung gives free Galaxy Buds 42%, 13 votes
  13 votes 42%

  13 votes - 42% of all votes
• Yes, this won't influence my decision 35%, 11 votes
  11 votes 35%

  11 votes - 35% of all votes
• No, absolutely not 23%, 7 votes
  7 votes 23%

  7 votes - 23% of all votes

Total Votes: 31

31 May 2019

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Galaxy A80 may arrive in India as early as June 8

Samsung launched the Galaxy A70 (review) and the Galaxy A80 in Thailand last month. While the former has already gone on sale in several countries, Samsung is making all of us wait a little longer for the latter. Not much long now, though, at least not for customers in India.

We’ve learnt that Samsung is holding exclusive previews of the Galaxy A80 across the country next week. The events, where it will allow the public to play with the phone, will be held in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Kolkata on June 8 and 9.

Galaxy A80 preview in five Indian cities

Samsung is holding exclusive Galaxy A80 preview events for its fans in India next week. Samsung fans in Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad can get their hands on the new Galaxy on Saturday, June 8. People in Bangalore and Kolkata will have to wait an extra day: The Galaxy A80 arrives in your city on Sunday, June 9. The events will kick off at 06:00 PM IST (01:30 PM CET) and are open for all. You may, however, need to register your name via the Samsung Members app. Details about the venues for the events will also be shared via the app soon.

The preview events should be followed by an official launch of the device in India. The Galaxy A80 is tipped to cost somewhere between ₹40,000 (~$570) and ₹50,000 (~$720) in the country. While the phone impressed us during our short hands-on session at the launch event, whether it can justify its flagship-like price tag is something we will be able to tell you only in our full review.

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Cardinal Red Galaxy S10 may start shipping next month

It was first reported last week that Samsung may soon launch the Cardinal Red Galaxy S10. Renders of this new color option have already surfaced online so it may not be long before it arrives. A retailer listing suggests that this new color option might become available in some European markets from next month.

Samsung often releases new colors for flagship smartphones several months after they hit the market. It’s a good way to reignite consumer interest in the device. We have seen the company do this with its previous Galaxy flagships as well.

Cardinal Red Galaxy S10 could arrive next month

Samsung is yet to confirm when it will officially begin shipping the Cardinal Red Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+. A retailer listing suggests that this option with 128GB storage will be available in Switzerland next month. An earlier report said that Samsung will only offer this in Russia and markets across western Europe.

So it’s possible that the Cardinal Red Galaxy S10 may just see limited availability. That would rule out the device for other major markets like the United States and countries in Asia. In that case, customers in those markets who want one will just have to import a unit.

Nothing else will change about the device except its paint job. All of the specs and features will remain the same and so will the price. We’ll be sure to let you know once Samsung starts shipping this new color option for its 2019 flagship.

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It’s not looking good for the Galaxy Note 10’s headphone jack

There was a report about the Galaxy Note 10’s headphone jack yesterday, in that the upcoming flagship won’t have one. It will be a polarizing decision. Some will be fine with it while others will voice their displeasure.

Yesterday’s report also mentioned that the Galaxy Note 10 could ditch its physical power, volume and Bixby keys as well. Samsung was apparently considering capacitive or pressure-sensitive alternatives. The company might have thought about it but a well-known leakster says it’s not going to happen.

Galaxy Note 10 headphone jack could really get the ax

We did highlight the possibility that these changes might have been part of an early Galaxy Note 10 prototype. There’s no saying if they will make the cut. @UniverseIce gave his two cents on yesterday’s report on Twitter. He says that it was indeed an early prototype which didn’t have physical buttons. It was a radical change but apparently, it didn’t pass Samsung’s rigorous testing. This means that the idea was dropped and it will be business as usual in the buttons department.

However, those keeping their fingers crossed for the headphone jack will be concerned by his next tweet. The leakster says that it’s not looking “optimistic” for the Galaxy Note 10 headphone jack. This would suggest that even recent prototype iterations are sans the 3.5mm headphone jack. It may very well be filtering through the design process and could end up in the final product.

We still have a ways to go, though, so this can change in the future. Samsung could decide towards the end that it wants to give the headphone jack one last hurrah on its flagship phablet. For now, though, it seems that the decision may have been made at Samsung to make the switch on the Galaxy Note 10. How does that make you feel? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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Daily Deal: Up to 60% off Full HD dual dashcam

Dashcams are getting more important in today’s traffic. Not only can they be used for entertainment (e.g. recording a time-lapse of your commute), but they also come in handy while trying to make an insurance claim in case you get in an accident. Moreover, others on the road will behave better if they see you have a dashcam installed in your car, therefore contributing to overall safety.

We’ve found a great deal to get you started with dashcams – Amazon is currently giving you an Apeman dashcam with front and rear cameras at 60% off! This dashcam can record in 1440p resolution (1080p when both front and rear cameras are active) at a 150 degree angle, making sure you’re able to capture all that’s important.

Get this deal while there’s stock available and use the Buy Now button to claim your discount!

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Galaxy Note 10 said to ditch the headphone jack and physical keys

Some new information has surfaced regarding Samsung’s upcoming flagship. It’s about the Galaxy Note 10 headphone jack, or lack thereof. The report claims that Samsung will remove the 3.5mm headphone jack from the Galaxy Note 10. Not only that, it’s also said to ditch the physical buttons.

So if the information turns out to be accurate, the Galaxy Note 10 won’t have a headphone jack. It also won’t have buttons for power, volume and Bixby. Though I’m sure not a lot of people are going to miss that last one.

Don’t keep your fingers crossed for the Galaxy Note 10 headphone jack

Citing a source familiar with the company’s plans, Android Police reports that Samsung will likely not include a 3.5mm headphone jack with its next flagship smartphone. The company is perhaps the only major Android vendor still selling flagships with the jack. It’s not like Samsung is entirely opposed to the idea. There are a couple of recent mid-range handsets that don’t have it. The Galaxy Tab S5e doesn’t have one either. Let’s not forget that Samsung didn’t include a 3.5mm headphone jack with the Galaxy Fold as well.

It’s important to note (pun intended) here, though, that none of those devices would sell as many units as the company’s next Galaxy Note. Thus a lot more people will have an opinion about this move. You can already tell that it’s going to be polarizing. Samsung will get an earful from fans who have long appreciated its staunch support of the standard. The company could try to placate them by offering pre-order customers a free pair of Galaxy Buds. It already did that quite liberally with the Galaxy S10 so perhaps that was a glimpse of things to come?

As for the other buttons, the report mentions that there may not be any physical volume, power and Bixby buttons on the device. There may be prominent/raised capacitive or pressure-sensitive areas in their place to act as a sort of fake buttons. The scribe doesn’t know if Samsung intends to carry these changes over to the Galaxy S11 next year. It also backs up our recent confirmation that Samsung will be offering the Galaxy Note 10 in two different sizes.

Samsung could try to sell customers on these changes by arguing that this frees up additional space to make the device thinner and lighter. No headphone jack would particularly free up space for a larger battery. The idea of a slimmer Galaxy Note 10 with a 6.75-inch display and S Pen sans headphone jack and buttons may not seem that bad to them. Korean media has actually been talking about this possibility since about eight months ago.

Do keep in mind that this isn’t set in stone just yet. Even the site itself classifies its report as a rumor. It’s possible that this information may be based on a prototype of the Galaxy Note 10 that may or may not end up being the final version. We’ve been hearing about Samsung dropping the headphone jack on a flagship phone for years now. It’s yet to happen but I think it’s about time we start contemplating the inevitability of that decision.

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[Sponsored] Summer Sales: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Key under $12 with big discount

We all know Microsoft as the company that made the first 32-bit operating system, setting the standard for personal computers, with the accompanying software leading up to the big dot-com bubble investment burst in the late nineties. Microsoft is still making some of the most used programs in the world and, of course, their latest OS: Windows 10. Windows 10 is always improving and currently working better than ever in terms of reliability, efficiency and security. If you are thinking of using their software, this could be a good chance to pick it up with a discount.

URCDKeys.com is an online retailer offering keys for various software and a quick and secure way to purchase game codes/CD keys. Its offering includes keys for various software, games and gift cards for PC, MAC, Xbox, Playstation and many more, as well as CD keys for Steam, Origin, and Uplay platforms. They were one of the first to offer codes for MMO (massively multiplayer online) games. But one of our favorite sections of its website is the Daily Deals page. Take a look at URCDKeys.com if you would like to see what else they have to offer.

Exclusive discount for SamMobile readers

For the above mentioned Microsoft products, the retailer is currently offering an exclusive coupon for the readers of SamMobile.com. The exclusive coupon SM20 can be used on URCDKeys.com to get an additional discount of 20% on the following items:

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM Key

• Original price：                       $54.91
• Sale price:                               $14.67
• With the use of SM20:            $11.73

Office2019 Professional Plus Key

• Original price:                         $223.05
• Sale price:                               $62.76
• With the use of SM20:            $50.21

Office2016 Professional Plus Key

• Original price:                         $279.19
• Sale price:                               $48.40
• With the use of SM20:            $38.72

Office includes all of the essential software that matters, including Outlook, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Yammer, and more.

The Windows 10 Pro edition gives you lots of features that are not included in the Home edition and gives access to some exclusive Microsoft titles such as PUBG and Forza. You can Download Windows 10 Pro here, and once you install it, you can activate it on your PC with the code you purchase.

With the coupon you will be able to get an additional discount of 20% on top of the sale price. You can add the coupon in the checkout process.

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SamMobile Daily Recap, May 30, 2019: Galaxy S8 update, Galaxy A10e specs, 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

Galaxy M40 camera details surface ahead of June 11 launch

Galaxy A10e specifications revealed by Geekbench benchmark

Firmware

Galaxy J7 Duo, Galaxy J5 Pro, and more getting May security update

New Galaxy S8+ May update improves camera stability

New bug-fixing Galaxy S10 update now available in more countries

General

Samsung’s Exynos Auto 8890 to power Audi A4’s in-vehicle infotainment system

Deals

Up to 60% off a premium Samsung Galaxy Watch wrist band

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New bug-fixing Galaxy S10 update now available in more countries

Samsung is now rolling out the newest Galaxy S10 update in a handful of more countries, following its debut in Switzerland earlier this week. The new update (XXU1ASE6) is the second one that has been issued to the Galaxy S10 lineup this month and brings fixes for the freezing issues users had been facing with the first May security update. At the moment, we can confirm it is out in Germany, India, and Russia, and it shouldn’t be long before more countries join the party.

The new update does seem to fix all problems: Our devices here at SamMobile are running fine after installing it, and many of our readers have also confirmed to us that that’s indeed the case. Samsung was pretty quick with releasing the bug-fixing update, which is good considering the severity of the issues that have been plaguing users after installing the previous update. Now, they can simply enjoy all the camera improvements instead of worrying about when their S10e, S10, or S10+ might start up acting again.

The drill for grabbing the new update is the same as always: Open the Settings app on your Galaxy S10, select Software update, then select the Download and install option to start downloading the update over the air. If it doesn’t show up for you right away, be sure to check back in a little while as these updates are released in phases and can take some time to reach every user. You can also download the new software through our firmware database and flash it on your phone using a Windows PC.

Already updated? Tell us if the update fixes things for your phone down in the comments; also leave a comment to let us know if the update is available for you in a country other than the ones listed above.

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

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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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New Galaxy S8+ May update improves camera stability

The Galaxy S8+ was one of the first few devices which received the May 2019 security patch earlier this month. However, Samsung is now rolling out a new Galaxy S8+ May update today. There are no big ticket items included in the update so don’t expect much in the way of new features.

Germany was the first country where Samsung rolled out the May 2019 security patch for the Galaxy S8+. Today’s update also happens to be rolling out in Germany first. It weighs in at quite a bit more than the first May update.

New Galaxy S8 May update rolling out

Since the device has already received the latest security maintenance release, it doesn’t apply a new monthly patch. Samsung won’t actually be detailing June’s patch until next week at the very least.

The changelog of this update, bearing version number G955FXXU4DSE4, only mentions camera stability improvements and an update for the security patch. We checked anyway just to be certain if features like the new Night mode and Scene Optimizer had trickled down perhaps. That’s a hard no.

The original May 2019 update for the Galaxy S8+ weighed in at just over 400MB while the firmware that’s rolling out today comes in at north of 600MB. Whatever changes it applies behind-the-scenes must be significant enough to warrant a second update in the same month.

Samsung is now rolling out this firmware version over-the-air in Germany. You can also download it from our firmware section. It may not be long before the Galaxy S8 also receives its May 2019 security patch. Users in other markets across the globe will eventually get the update well.

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Galaxy A10e specifications revealed by Geekbench benchmark

Samsung’s upcoming “e” variant of the Galaxy A10 is nearing its launch. The device, Galaxy A10e, recently passed through the FCC with model number SM-A102U and also secured Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Alliance certifications. Now, ahead of the impending launch, it has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmark database, revealing some key specs.

Galaxy A10e specs include Exynos 7884 SoC with 2GB RAM

The Geekbench listing says the Galaxy A10e has the Exynos 7885 chipset with eight physical cores. However, the actual benchmark scores and the CPU’s base frequency of 1.35 GHz suggest it to be the Exynos 7884 instead, the same chipset as the standard A10. After all, it wouldn’t really make sense for an “e” variant to better than its non-“e” sibling. Coincidentally, the Galaxy A10 was also reported to have an Exynos 7885 chipset by the Geekbench benchmark.

The Galaxy A10e also gets 2GB of RAM and will come with Android 9 Pie out of the box, exactly like the A10. This essentially means the two devices will offer pretty much identical performance. However, since the “e” variant is supposed to be cheaper, Samsung may downgrade the A10e in some other areas, such as a smaller display and battery. And if that’s the case, we could be looking at a compact budget phone from Samsung.

The model number SM-A102U suggests that the Galaxy A10e will be launched in the US as well, which is a rarity for Samsung’s budget phones. Samsung also has at least three other Galaxy A phones, the Galaxy A20, A50, and the A70, in the pipeline for a US launch.

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Galaxy J7 Duo, Galaxy J5 Pro, and more getting May security update

A number of Galaxy devices are receiving an update with the May 2019 security patch in various parts of the world. These devices include the Galaxy J7 Duo, Galaxy J5 Pro, Galaxy Note Fan Edition, and the Galaxy Tab Active 2, and the updates seem to be basic ones with only security fixes. That means that other than the Galaxy Note Fan Edition, no device is getting the Android Pie update.

However, security updates are important as well, and these devices have fixes for the most recent security flaws discovered in the Android operating system and Samsung’s own software. The May patch fixes seven critical and dozens of high and moderate risk Android OS vulnerabilities, along with 21 vulnerabilities of varying severities that only affect Galaxy devices. Samsung details these critical vulnerabilities on its security website for those who are interested in the specifics.

If you own any of the devices mentioned above, you can check if the update is available for you by going into the Settings app, tapping Software update, then selecting the Download updates manually option (on Android Pie, this is called Download and install). No update for your device yet? You can skip the queue and download the firmware for the new update for your country from our database and upgrade using a Windows PC.

Galaxy J7 Duo

• Model: SM-J720F
• Dimensions: 153.5 x 77.2 x 8.2mm
• Display: 5.5" (139.5 mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Exynos 7870 Octa
• Camera: 13 MP, CMOS F1.9 & 5 MP, CMOS F1.9

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Galaxy J5 Pro

• Model: SM-J530G
• Dimensions: 146.3 x 71.3 x 7.9mm
• Display: 5.2" (131.8mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Exynos Exynos 7870
• Camera: 13 MP, CMOS F1.7

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Galaxy Note FE (LG-U+)

• Model: SM-N935L
• Dimensions: 153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9mm
• Display: 5.7"(143.9mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Exynos Snapdragon 8890
• Camera: 12 MP, CMOS F1.7

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Galaxy Tab Active2 LTE

• Model: SM-T395
• Dimensions: 127.6 x 214.7 x 9.9mm
• Display: 8.0" (203,1mm) TFT
• CPU: Exynos 7870
• Camera: 8 MP, CMOS

More specifications

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Daily Deal: Up to 60% off a premium Samsung Galaxy Watch wrist band

We bring our readers great deals on Samsung products daily and they particularly seem to love the ones for smartwatches. Custom wrist bands are a great way to personalize your smartwatch. Besides, the bands can also get worn out over time so it’s always a good idea to have a few ready to go. We’ve found a great deal, allowing you to get a decent smartwatch replacement band at 60% off! This band is compatible with the Galaxy Watch 46mm, Gear S2, and the S3 Frontier/Classic.

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Galaxy M40 camera details surface ahead of June 11 launch

The Galaxy M40, Samsung’s fourth smartphone in the Galaxy M series, will soon be making its official debut, with the company having confirmed a June 11 launch for the device. The Galaxy M40 is going to have plenty of attractive features, like a triple rear camera setup, Snapdragon 675 SoC, and an Infinity-O display, which suggest it is going to be similar to the Galaxy A60 that was launched in China a few weeks ago. And supporting those rumors is a new report from 91Mobiles, which reveals the megapixel count for the primary rear camera and the front-facing camera.

32 million pixels at the back, half that for selfies

The information comes straight from the horse’s mouth: 91Mobiles was told by Asim Warsi, Senior Vice President at Samsung India, that the M40 will have a 32MP rear camera and a 16MP front-facing camera. The rear camera resolution matches that of the Galaxy A70, so we’re assuming the other two cameras at the back will be 8-megapixel ultra-wide and 5-megapixel depth sensors. It’s just an assumption, but it’s not out of the realm of possibility going by the specs for other smartphones Samsung has launched recently with triple-camera setups.

Warsi also said the Galaxy M40 “will be a flagship-category offering priced around ₹20,000 (~$285).” While the M40 will technically be a mid-range device, Samsung calling it a flagship-category phone makes sense, as the M40 will have impressive specs for a Galaxy phone priced under $300. In fact, it will probably end up affecting sales of the Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A70, both of which are excellent phones but will be undercut by the M40’s pricing. However, it may not have that much of an effect, as the Galaxy M40 will not be available at offline retail stores.

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Samsung’s Exynos Auto 8890 to power Audi A4’s in-vehicle infotainment system

Samsung has been supplying its auto chips to Audi for use in its infotainment systems since 2017. Continuing the partnership, the South Korean electronics giant will now supply the German carmaker with its Exynos Auto 8890 processor. The processor will power Audi’s A4 and other upcoming cars’ upgraded in-vehicle infotainment system. The new Audi A4 will be available in Europe starting this fall.

Exynos Auto 8890 powers Audi A4

The Exynos Auto 8890 boasts 8 CPU cores and 12 GPU cores, and is capable of powering Audi’s modular infotainment platform (MIB). MIB is a technology “that anticipates the drivers’ needs by keeping up with the latest advancements in information and entertainment equipment”. The Exynos Auto 8890 will function as its main processing unit, handling multimedia playback, navigation, and vehicle control. The chip also supports multi-OS and can manage up to four displays simultaneously.

Samsung’s auto chips will continue to power Audi’s future cars as well, at least for a couple more years. Earlier this year, the company launched the Exynos Auto V9, its first Auto-branded Exynos processor. It will be used in the German automobile manufacturer’s next-generation in-vehicle infotainment system that is set to debut in 2021. Samsung’s automotive components received the ISO 26262 Certification from TUV Rheinland for functional safety earlier this month.

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Samsung aims to make $1 billion in online smartphone sales in India

Samsung launched the online-exclusive Galaxy M series in India earlier this year in a bid to take on the competition from Chinese rivals in the budget segment. And it now appears to be reaping the benefits. The devices, which include the Galaxy M10, M20, and the M30, have sold over 2 million units since launch. A fourth member of the series, the Galaxy M40, is launching on June 11.

Samsung targeting $1 billion in online sales in India

Samsung lost the crown of India’s largest smartphone vendor to Xiaomi last year, mostly because of poor sales of its budget phones. The company reshuffled the portfolio this year and launched the new online-exclusive Galaxy M series. It has since been selling well, giving Samsung hopes of doubling its online smartphone sales in the country. The South Korean tech giant is aiming to generate $1 billion in online sales in India this year.

Samsung also revamped the Galaxy A series, which sells offline as well, to launch several new aggressively priced smartphones. And these device are doing even better. The company sold 5 million units of the new Galaxy A phones within 70 days of launch, generating well over $1 billion in sales. Samsung plans to make Galaxy A the biggest smartphone brand in India.

Samsung is also planning to expand local production in India. It is mulling a ₹2,500 crore (~$360 million) investment in the country to set up two new production plants for local manufacturing of smartphone displays and batteries.

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SamMobile Daily Recap, May 29, 2019: Galaxy S10 update, Galaxy M20 Pie update, 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 files ‘Dex Live’ trademark, hinting at possible Galaxy Note 10 feature

Cheaper Galaxy Note 10 may have a 3,400mAh battery

Firmware

Android Pie update for Galaxy Tab S3 and S8 Active may not be too far off

Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 getting Android Pie update in India

New Galaxy S10 update released, may fix issues introduced by last update

Deals

Up to 38% off Samsung Gear VR with controller

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New Galaxy S10 update released, may fix issues introduced by last update

Samsung has released a new update for the Galaxy S10 in Switzerland today, and while we don’t have details on what it brings, it could be the bug-fixing update everyone is looking forward to after the May security update mucked things up for many users. Switzerland was the first market where the May update was released, so it’s certainly possible it’s the first to be getting a hotfix update as well. The new software version XXU1ASE6 while the previous one was XXU1ASE5.

An anticipated update that turned into a nightmare

The May update for the Galaxy S10 was supposed to be all about improving the camera’s performance in low-light situations and adding new functions, such as the option to take Night mode pictures with the ultra-wide camera and being able to take panorama pictures with the primary camera. However, it ended up introducing a slew of bugs as well: Many users saw their phone freezing and restarting from time to time, while others faced issues (some of us here at SamMobile included) with third-party apps like Twitter.

It did work fine for some folks, but the problems were widespread enough for Samsung to pull the update off the air. And while there’s no official word on whether the newly released update will fix those issues, we certainly hope it will. Even a factory reset didn’t make things better for those who had their device affected by installing the May update, making a hotfix update the only real solution.

Fixes included in new update?

If you own a Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, or Galaxy S10+, you should check if the update is available for you by going into the Settings app, tapping Software update, then selecting the Download and install option. Do let us know in the comments if it manages to clear up all the issues on your device, and also what country you’re in so other readers can know if the update is available for them.

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

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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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Daily Deal: Up to 38% off Samsung Gear VR with controller

VR devices have been gaining popularity for quite some time now. Since the Gear VR’s introduction, numerous games and applications have been introduced to offer a fun and immersive virtual reality experience. Add a controller into the mix and the Gear VR becomes a pretty solid VR headset, especially for gaming. And right now, you can get the Samsung Gear VR at $50 off, which is a fantastic deal for anyone looking to step into the world of virtual reality.

So go ahead and order one by using the Buy Now button below. Make haste, as stock for the deal may not last very long.

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Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 getting Android Pie update in India

Samsung has released the Android Pie update for the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 in India today. The company had announced that its Galaxy M series phones would be getting the Pie update on June 3 but pushed the update out to the Galaxy M30 a week early, and now the M10 and M20 are also receiving the update ahead of schedule. The update for the M10 and M20 comes with the May security patch and is a 926 MB download on the former and a 1883 MB download on the latter.

Android Pie rollout for Galaxy M lineup now complete

Oddly enough, the Galaxy M20 Pie update is considerably bigger than the Galaxy M10 and M30’s – the M30’s update was a 1144 MB download over the air, only slightly bigger than the M10’s. The changelog is the same across the three devices, however, with the exception of the Galaxy M10 not getting the Scene Optimizer feature in the camera. You can get a detailed look at many of the new features, most of which have come to the Galaxy M trio, of Samsung’s version of Android Pie in our One UI (Android Pie) feature focus series of articles.

To download the Android Pie update on your M10 or M20, open the phone’s Settings app, navigate to Software update, then tap Download updates manually. These are big updates, so a Wi-Fi network or a mobile data plan with plenty of bandwidth is recommended to download them. You’ll also need to keep your phone charged to at least 20 percent to be able to start installing the update.

Galaxy M10

• Model: SM-M105F
• Dimensions: 160.6 x 76.1 x 7.9mm
• Display: 6.2"(157.48mm) TFT
• CPU: Exynos 7870
• Camera: 13 MP, CMOS F 1.9 & 5 MP, CMOS F2.2 Ultra Wide

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Cheaper Galaxy Note 10 may have a 3,400mAh battery

There’s going to be a Cheaper Galaxy Note 10 variant this year. Samsung will launch two different models of its upcoming flagship, as we have already confirmed exclusively. Some new information has surfaced today which suggests that the cheaper variant may have a 3,400mAh battery.

This may be slightly concerning for those eyeing what would effectively be the “Galaxy Note 10e” even if it’s not named as such. The battery capacity of this handset would be lower than that of the Galaxy Note 9 (4,000mAh).

Battery capacity of the Cheaper Galaxy Note 10 likely revealed

As we have already reported, the SM-N970 and SM-N975 will be the two main Galaxy Note 10 models with 6.28-inch and 6.75-inch displays respectively. Each model will also have its own 5G variant. An earlier report had revealed that the SM-N975, the larger of the two models, will feature a 4,500mAh battery.

The part number for the cheaper Galaxy Note 10 battery has been discovered by GalaxyClub. It (EB-BN970ABU) corresponds to the handset’s model number. This battery has a 3,400mAh capacity which is lower than what we have seen on recent Galaxy Note flagships. It’s slightly higher than the Galaxy S10e’s 3,000mAh capacity.

This would suggest that Samsung will try to replicate the Galaxy S10e’s success for its phablet lineup as well. The cheapest Galaxy S10 model has been very well received. It got a glowing review from us as well. This model may thus cater to customers who want the Note experience without burning a hole in their pocket.

There may also be other differences between the two Galaxy Note 10 models. The former is likely to feature a triple camera system and a single front camera. The latter is expected to have a quad camera at the back and dual camera system on the front. However, both could have a fast charge speed of more than 25W. A recent report also suggested a battery capacity of 4,300mAh for the 5G variant of the cheaper Galaxy Note 10 model.

We may continue to see conflicting information about the Galaxy Note 10 in the weeks to come. If the cheaper model does come with a 3,400mAh battery, would that influence your purchase decision in a significant way? Let us know in the comments below.

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Android Pie update for the Galaxy Tab S3 and Galaxy S8 Active may not be too far

Samsung has already released the Android Pie update for many of its devices, but such is the breadth and depth of its lineup that many models are yet to receive the update. While the waiting list mostly contains older budget and midrange devices, it also includes the Galaxy S8 Active and Tab S3 – both of which were flagships during their time.

It appears Samsung is gearing up to release the Pie update for the Galaxy Tab S3 and Galaxy S8 Active soon. Multiple variants of these two devices have received Wi-Fi certification with Android Pie onboard, indicating the release may not be too far. US Carrier variants of the Galaxy S8 Active, SM-G892U and SM-G892A, and multiple Tab S3 variants – SM-T820, SM-T825, SM-T825C, SM-T825X, SM-T825Y, and SM-T827 – have received the certification yesterday. Post Wi-Fi certification, it usually takes a month for the update to hit the market, although it may vary in some cases.

To recap, the Galaxy S8 Active is a rugged variant of the 2018 flagship and is sold in a handful of markets. While the Galaxy S8/S8+ started receiving the Pie update in February itself, the Active variant has been in waiting.  On the tablet side of things, Samsung kickstarted the Android Pie rollout with the Galaxy Tab S4 last month, making way for the Galaxy Tab S3.

The Android Pie is a major update and brings many changes and improvements to the table. Primary among them is the company’s brand new One UI, which includes a system-wide Night Mode and other features. You can read our One UI (Android Pie) feature focus series to learn in-depth about all the new features included in the update.

Galaxy S8 Active (T-Mobile)

• Model: SM-G892U
• Dimensions: 151.9 x 74.9 x 9.9mm
• Display: 5.8" (147.32mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
• Camera: 12 MP, CMOS

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Galaxy Tab S3 (LTE)

• Model: SM-T825
• Dimensions: 237.3 x 169.0 x 6.0mm
• Display: 9.7” (246.4mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Snapdragon 820
• Camera: 13 MP, CMOS

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Samsung files ‘Dex Live’ trademark, hinting at possible Galaxy Note 10 feature

A European trademark application reveals the wireless iteration of Samsung’s DeX software might come soon. We would not be surprised to see ‘DeX Live’ makes its debut on the Galaxy Note 10, coming August.

Samsung DeX Live trademark

Back in October of last year, rumors surfaced about a next-generation DeX that can make wireless connections. Such functionality did not make its way to the Galaxy S10 earlier this year, but new information suggests it might finally be around the corner.

Today, the guys over at GalaxyClub spotted an application filed by Samsung in the European Union for the trademark ‘Dex Live’. As per usual, technical details are not revealed by trademark paperwork, but an interesting description is included nonetheless. In the paperwork, the first description of ‘Dex Live’ reads ‘application software, namely, for projecting the screen of mobile device to displays via computer peripheral devices and wireless networks‘. DeX Live being that previously rumored wireless DeX functionality certainly seems to be a possibility, though we have to wait for the actual feature to be revealed before we know for certain what is cooking in Samsung’s kitchen.

What remains is the question when or where DeX Live will make its debut. In recent years, important upgrades to Samsung DeX have always been launched with new Galaxy S or Note devices. Just last year, the Galaxy Note 9 brought us DeX without the need for a dock or pad, making the Galaxy Note 10 a likely candidate for further upgrades to the DeX experience.

Still, we won’t know for sure until August, when the next-gen Note launches. Until then, an increasing number of leaks will undoubtedly detail much of the Galaxy Note 10, so perhaps we will not have wait that long for more information to appear.

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Galaxy Note 10 camera setup may look like this

The rumor mill appears to be convinced that the Galaxy Note 10 camera setup will look similar to the iPhone, in that it will be positioned vertically. That’s certainly going to be a new look for the Note lineup. The existing device, the Galaxy Note 9, has a prominently positioned horizontal camera setup at the back.

A crude sketch making the rounds on Weibo suggests what the camera placement might be like on the Galaxy Note 10. It lines up with earlier reports about a vertical camera setup for Samsung’s next flagship smartphone.

Galaxy Note 10 camera setup could be offset to one side

We have already reported exclusively that Samsung will offer two models of the Galaxy Note 10. They are expected to feature 6.28-inch and 6.75-inch displays with triple and quad camera systems respectively. There will also be 5G variants of each model.

This sketch probably represents the quad camera system which would include a Time-of-Flight camera like the Galaxy S10 5G in addition to the standard, wide, and telephoto lenses. The Galaxy Note 10 could feature Samsung’s new 5x telephoto sensor. There’s no way to definitively say that this is what the setup would look like on the Galaxy Note 10. There’s nothing in the sketch to suggest that it’s for a Samsung smartphone. It’s only the Chinese rumor mill which seems convinced that it’s for the Galaxy Note 10.

If anything, it suggests that the device’s vertical camera will be offset instead of being in the center. The latter may not be possible as it will take up precious space that would otherwise accommodate the 4,500mAh battery. It also raises the possibility that the heart rate sensor could get the ax.

Make what you will of it. We’re bound to hear more conflicting views about the Galaxy Note 10 in the weeks to come. Samsung isn’t due to launch its next flagship smartphone for a couple of months at the very least.

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Samsung confirms June 11 launch for the Galaxy M40 in India

Samsung India has officially confirmed the June 11 launch date for the Galaxy M40. The date was tipped by YouTuber Gaurav Chaudhary of Technical Guruji in an exclusive first-look video of the device earlier this week. The Galaxy M40 will be the fourth member of Samsung’s highly successful Galaxy M series. And just like the previous three models, it will be an online-exclusive device available via Amazon India and the Samsung eStore starting 6 PM IST on June 11.

Infinity-O display, Snapdragon 675, and more

Samsung India has just published a microsite teasing the upcoming Galaxy M40. The company has shared some images of the device, highlighting its Infinity-O display, triple rear camera setup, and the Snapdragon 6 series processor. While the company didn’t go into details about the processor, the Galaxy M40’s Geekbench benchmark has already revealed that the phone will come with the Snapdragon 675 SoC, 6GB RAM, and Android 9 Pie. And as we had exclusively revealed, there should be 128GB of internal storage.

The triple rear camera setup is placed vertically, with the sensor at the center getting a circular ring around it. There’s an LED flash just below the three cameras. The images on Samsung’s Galaxy M40 teaser microsite also confirm the presence of a capacitive fingerprint sensor on the phone. From the looks of it, the Galaxy M40 will be identical to the Galaxy A8s in appearance.

Samsung is yet to officially say anything about the pricing of the Galaxy M40. However, rumors suggest that the device will be priced at somewhere around ₹20,000 (~$290). We will have to wait and see if more details surface in the coming days ahead of the official launch.

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