الأربعاء، 9 يناير 2019

Battery sizes of the 5G Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Fold revealed

The battery sizes of the 5G Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy Fold have reportedly been revealed. The latter is what Samsung is expected to call its much-awaited foldable smartphone. There have been other reports about the battery capacity of the Galaxy S10 series. This particular report confines itself to the separate 5G variant.

Samsung will be launching a separate 5G model of the Galaxy S10+. This will be in addition to the three 4G-enabled models which include the Galaxy S10 (E or Lite), Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10+.

5G Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Fold battery sizes

According to previous reports, the three Galaxy S10 models will feature 3,100mAh, 3,500mAh and 4,000mAh batteries respectively. Our friends at GalaxyClub have identified part number EB-BG977ABU as the 5,000mAh battery for the 5G Galaxy S10. They infer that this battery will be used with a different part number for budget devices like the Galaxy M20 which is also believed to have a 5,000mAh battery.

CGS-CIMB Research of Korea sent out a report last month predicting that Samsung’s foldable smartphone will have a massive battery. Since the device can fold in half, there’s going to be a separate battery in each half with a combined capacity of up to 6,000mAh. Our friends agree with this assessment.

The two 3,100mAh batteries for this device have part numbers EB-BF900ABA and EB-BF901ABA. This results in a combined capacity of 6,200mAh for the Galaxy Fold. It’s pertinent to mention here that both of these batteries are identical to the 3,100mAh battery for the cheapest Galaxy S10.

The 5G Galaxy S10 will be available in a handful of markets only. Customers in the US and South Korea may be the only ones to take advantage of this superior battery capacity for the foreseeable future. That’s because it obviously makes no sense to launch this variant in markets where no 5G network is available. Samsung will be releasing the foldable smartphone globally but it’s going to cost a pretty penny.

Do you think that Samsung rightly decided the adequate capacity for each of these devices? Let us know in the comments below.

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Galaxy A8s update brings the January 2019 security patch

Samsung is rolling out a new firmware update today for the Galaxy A8s. This is the company’s first smartphone with an Infinity-O display. The update that’s being rolled out brings the January 2019 security patch. It doesn’t bring much in the way of new features.

It certainly doesn’t bump up the device to Android 9 Pie. The Galaxy A8s ships with Android 8.1 Oreo and it firmly stays there. However, it will certainly receive the Pie update at some point later this year.

January 2019 security patch rolling out for the Galaxy A8s

Samsung is rolling out firmware version G8870ZCU1ASA1 for the Galaxy A8s in China. That’s the only country this firmware will be rolled out in for now. Samsung hasn’t released the Galaxy A8s anywhere else. The update is also available for download from our firmware section.

The security patch for January 2019 fixes three critical vulnerabilities in Android in addition to other high-risk ones. Four vulnerabilities found in Samsung’s software have been patched as well.

The Galaxy A8s is a unique device in that it has an Infinity-O display. It doesn’t have a notch but it does have a cutout in the display for the front camera. It’s also the first Galaxy-branded device to not feature a 3.5mm headphone jack.

It has only been released in China but there are whispers that the Galaxy A8s may be launched in South Korea as well. The possibility that it may be expanded to other markets can’t be ruled out as well.

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Samsung on course for a timely launch of the foldable smartphone

The foldable Samsung smartphone, possibly called the Galaxy Fold, has been a talking point for so long now. Samsung provided a glimpse of its display at the SDC 2018 in November. The company was expected throw more light on it at the Consumer Electronics Show 2019 in Las Vegas.

While Samsung didn’t publicly talk about the phone at the event, a prototype of it was reportedly showcased at a private session to some of the company’s clients. And a Samsung executive confirmed to Digital Trends that the device will be released in the first half of 2019. Suzanne de Silva, Samsung’s director of Product Strategy and Marketing, confirmed to the scribe that the foldable phone will be released in the first half of 2019. No further information was offered.

Samsung foldable phone launching on time

After years of build-up, Samsung is finally gearing up to release its first foldable smartphone. The company was expected to launch the device in the first half of 2019 and it seems to be well on course to do so. There may not be any major issues preventing Samsung from launching the device on time.

The foldable smartphone could be the most expensive handset Samsung releases this year. And as for the specs, the device is expected to sport a triple-camera setup on the back. It may also pack two batteries with a combined capacity of nearly 6,000 mAh. The device will come with Bixby 3.0 on board.

Samsung has begun worldwide firmware development for the foldable smartphone and is reportedly ready for mass production of the handset. However, availability will be limited as the company is looking at producing only one million units for the initial run. More information on the device is expected at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next month.

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5.8-inch Galaxy S10 E may not have an in-display fingerprint sensor

It has been maintained from the word go that Samsung will launch three models of the Galaxy S10. There will be a new, entry-level model with lower specs and thus a lower price tag. This model has long been referred to as the Galaxy S10 Lite. Some new information suggests that it may actually be called the Galaxy S10 E.

The information is from a supplier that’s claimed to have used the Galaxy S10 E device for testing their screen protectors. The Chinese supplier also claims that the cheapest Galaxy S10 model will not feature an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Galaxy S10 Lite may be launched as the Galaxy S10 E

Online retailer Mobile Fun has received this information from one of its “long standing” suppliers in China. This declaration is meant to bestow a degree of credibility to the information provided. It’s now claimed that the three models will be called the Galaxy S10 E, Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10+. Three screen sizes will be 5.8-inch, 6.1-inch and 6.4-inch respectively.

Since the entire premise for a cheaper model is to make the flagship affordable for more people some corners inevitably have to be cut. This particular model is also believed to feature a flat Infinity-O display, not the curved one as the other two, in addition to a different camera system.

It will thus be understandable for this device to not have an in-display fingerprint sensor. This begs the question, does it have a fingerprint sensor at all? The case and render leaks we have seen so far don’t betray the presence of a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor on all three models. The Infinity-O display means that there’s no room for an iris sensor as well. Could the Galaxy S10 E have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor? There’s not a lot of evidence to support that theory right now.

As you can see, some questions still remain unanswered, even though the claims by this supplier seem legitimate on paper. Nothing has been officially confirmed as yet and may not be until next month.

Galaxy S10 E

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Facebook being pre-installed on Galaxy phones is not new or a problem

Every now and then, you come across news reports on the internet that makes you wonder: How is this even news? Or why is this being highlighted now? The Bloomberg report and the related articles in other publications about many Galaxy users not being allowed to completely remove the Facebook app from their smartphones falls in that category.

Not being allowed to uninstall the Facebook app is neither new nor surprising as the app comes/came pre-installed on many Galaxy smartphones in one form or the other. Pre-installed apps cannot be removed entirely but can be disabled, which is more or less similar to uninstallation except that the disabled app continues to take up some on the device. This is not unique to the Facebook app, or even Samsung devices for that matter, but applies to almost all pre-installed apps on many smartphones, including Galaxy devices. Only a few, if at all, of the pre-installed apps can be removed completely from the device.

The data leaks and the controversies surrounding Facebook has resulted in increased scrutiny on the service. Probably, this is what is prompting many users to question why can’t they delete the app completely from the device even though that has been the case for many years now. While the increased scrutiny over the presence of preinstalled apps that pose privacy risks and the lack of an option to remove them is welcome, the problem is not new, and any such indication in reporting is misleading.

Also, as pointed out by some users and reported by other publications, Samsung doesn’t even install the actual Facebook app on many of its smartphones. It merely places an installer shortcut which, when launched, downloads the actual app to the device. This makes the concerns about the preinstalled Facebook “app” on Galaxy devices even more exaggerated.

Samsung allows users in China to remove preinstalled apps

The absence of an option to remove the Facebook app from Galaxy smartphones is not due to technical limitations, but because of financial considerations involved in the deals made by Samsung with other companies to preinstall their apps.

In China, Samsung was sued a few years ago for the bloatware they installed on their earlier flagships. The company was eventually forced to offer users the option to remove these apps. As a result of the lawsuit, Samsung is compelled to mention the list of all pre-installed apps and which of them can be removed on its Chinese website under a separate section for each device listing. So, the lack of an option to uninstall the Facebook app completely can be resolved in other markets if Samsung wants to.

Hopefully, the increased concerns over privacy will eventually force all companies, including Samsung, to give more control to the users on handling their devices. While that sounds like a great outcome, do remember that any such move will inevitably lead to an increase in smartphone prices as companies often compensate low prices with advertising deals like pre-installing apps.

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Galaxy S10 launch teaser making the rounds online

A teaser for the Galaxy S10 launch is making the rounds online today. Samsung is already expected to unveil the device in February so it’s no surprise that the hype machine is going in full swing. The teaser highlights what fans are most looking forward to seeing from the flagship.

The teaser is hinting at an incredible screen-to-body ratio for the Galaxy S10. Countless reports and rumors have already pointed at this possibility. The Galaxy S10 will be the first Samsung flagship with its Infinity-O display.

Galaxy S10 launch teaser

Samsung’s Infinity-O display places the front camera within a cutout in the display itself. This eliminates the need for a notch and thus frees up more space for the display. Many renders and case leaks have suggested that the display will be stretched even more on the new flagship.

Reports have also suggested that the company will be launching three separate models of the Galaxy S10. The Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ are expected to feature 5.8-inch, 6.1-inch and 6.4-inch displays respectively. The camera setups will be different across the lineup as well. Samsung will also ship a 5G-enabled variant of the flagship.

The teaser first surfaced online on Weibo. UK carrier EE has now set up a pre-registration page for the upcoming Galaxy smartphone on its website as well. The pre-registration page doesn’t explicitly mention the Galaxy S10. The sole purpose is to notify users when more information about the device is available. The Galaxy S10 launch teaser doesn’t reveal much in the way of the actual design. It’s not meant to after all. No precise launch date has been provided as well.

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SamMobile Daily Recap, January 9, 2019: Galaxy Sport, foldable phone, 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 showed off its foldable phone at CES 2019

Polls

Which Samsung phone are you looking forward to the most this year?

Firmware news

One UI lets you completely mute media volume in do not disturb mode

TV

Samsung’s 2019 Smart TVs boast more content partnerships and improved device connectivity

Samsung doubts “economic efficiency” of rollable OLED TVs

Watches

Samsung Galaxy Sport renders show a smooth bezel

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One UI lets you completely mute media volume in do not disturb mode

The Android Pie/One UI update for Galaxy devices brings some useful granularity to the Do not disturb feature. On Oreo and previous Android versions, one can enable Do not disturb mode to mute alarms, calls, messages, and other audio notifications, but there is no way to mute media volume. Samsung is fixing that with Android Pie and One UI with the option to selectively disable media, alarms, and touch sounds.

No more media sounds unless you turn off ‘Do not disturb’ mode

In fact, Android Pie completely mutes all media sounds and doesn’t allow you manually increase or decrease media volume. So once Do not disturb is enabled, you would have to turn it off to be able to hear audio in videos and other media on the device. It’s a neat option to ensure your phone doesn’t accidentally make a sound during your late-night sessions of scrolling through your Facebook and Instagram feeds, and Do not disturb is overall more customizable on One UI.

To customize Do not disturb, you can open the Settings app, go into the Notifications section, then tap the Do not disturb option (yes, Do not disturb is no longer located in the Sounds and vibration menu). In the Do not disturb menu, go into the Allow exceptions section to find toggles for alarms, media, and touch sounds, in addition to the usual settings that let you select whether you want to hear calls, messages and other notifications. You can see the GIF animation above for a visual guide.

There’s a lot more that Android Pie and One Ui bring to Galaxy smartphones, and you can check it all out in our One UI (Android Pie) feature focus series of articles.

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Samsung doubts “economic efficiency” of rollable OLED TVs

Samsung might have announced new smart TVs at the ongoing CES 2019, but the company isn’t yet jumping into the market of rollable TVs. The company has a doubt over the “economic efficiency” of the new market for such TVs.

“The problem of rollable TVs is economics,” said Kim Hyun-suk, CEO of Samsung’s consumer electronics division, during a press conference.

No OLED Samsung TV anytime soon

Samsung’s rival LG Electronics captured the spotlight by announcing the industry’s first rollable OLED TV at the CES trade show in Las Vegas on Monday. It wasn’t the prototype that LG Display had brought last year. It’s a finished consumer product that will be released in a few months. However, Samsung doubts if there are consumer needs for such TVs, and has no concrete plans set for it yet.

“I doubt the economic competitiveness of rollable TVs in a situation that does not guarantee profitability,” Kim said. “Samsung has not launched a rollable TV yet because it is not competitive enough in the market. Samsung will jump into the market only if there are consumer needs for rollable TVs,” he added.

Kim also said that Samsung has no plans of making OLED TVs anytime soon. The company will continue focusing on QLED and Micro LED technologies as two tracks of its TV business. It’s no surprise that Samsung still has an aversion to OLED TVs.

Samsung has been one of the world’s top TV makers for 13 years now. The company recently signed a partnership with Apple to bring iTunes and AirPlay 2 to Samsung TVs. It promises more content partnerships and improved device connectivity, including support for Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa in its 2019 Smart TVs. Samsung also recently announced the Remote Access feature which allows users to wirelessly control connected PCs, laptops, smartphones, tablets, etc. through its TVs.

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Samsung’s 2019 Smart TVs boast more content partnerships and imrpoved device connectivity

Like every year, Samsung announced a bunch of new TVs at CES in Las Vegas. While in the previous years, all the focus was on the actual TV tech, the last couple of years has been more about AI and other smart features. The trend continued at CES 2019 as well with the company talking at length about all the new smart capabilities. Most of these new features are centered around more content partnerships, enhanced AI capabilities, and better device connectivity.

In terms of new content partnerships, the biggest news is the arrival of Apple’s iTunes app on Samsung Smart TVs. Samsung customers in more than 100 countries will have access to Apple’s vast iTunes library on their compatible Samsung Smart TVs once the app becomes available. The new lineup also supports Apple’s AirPlay 2 to stream directly from iOS and macOS devices without the need for any additional hardware.

To improve content discovery, Samsung is also making search on the new TVs a bit smarter. As with almost any new Samsung device, the new TVs also come with Bixby onboard, and all the smart features are built around it. The company reiterates that Bixby will get smarter and learn more about a customer’s media preferences with each use. Now, users can ask queries like ‘show me something similar to what I watched yesterday,’ and Bixby will show smarter search results tailored to the user. Samsung also says the new 2019 Smart TVs can hear Bixby commands from longer distances, making the service easier to use.

Supports Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa

The 2019 Smart TV lineup also brings improvements on the device connectivity front. Customers can use Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant to execute operations like turning the power on/off, changing channels, launching apps, controlling the volume, etc. While third-party assistants will work nicely with Samsung’s new TVs, none of them are as deeply integrated as Bixby.

Another new device connectivity improvement is the recently announced Remote Access Control feature for nearby devices. Using this feature, customers can wirelessly control connected PCs, laptops, smartphones, tablets, etc. and access programs and apps on the big screen.

The Samsung 2019 Smart TVs are not that different from its 2018 lineup, at least when it comes to the much talked about smart features. In fact, customers can expect some of these new features to come to the older generation Smart TVs via a software update in the near future.

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[Poll] Which Samsung phone are you looking forward to the most this year?

It’s going to be an interesting year for Samsung smartphones. The company is due to launch its 10th anniversary Galaxy S flagship next month. The Galaxy S10 will be its first flagship smartphone with an Infinity-O display and 5G. It will also be the first time that Samsung offers three different models of one flagship, the Active models notwithstanding.

Many of you are more curious about the long-rumored foldable smartphone. Samsung showed off its display panel in November last year. It’s due to launch the device at some point this year. It’s a new form factor for the company so there’s a lot riding on getting it right the first time.

Last but not the least, there’s the Galaxy Note 10. This might be the first Samsung smartphone to not feature a 3.5mm headphone jack. If this decision is made it will surely attract a lot of criticism but it’s going to happen at some point. This will also be a 5G-enabled device possibly with a 6.66-inch display.

There will be all sorts of mid-range and low-end devices in between as well but we’re focusing only on the big ticket items for now. Which of these devices are you looking forward to the most and why? Or are you jumping ship or buying an iPhone? (Seriously, don’t). Vote below and share your reasons with us in the comments.

Which Samsung phone are you looking forward to the most this year?
Results

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