الغريب: 03/19/19

الثلاثاء، 19 مارس 2019

[APK] Samsung Music app gets a One UI makeover, looks beautiful

Samsung Music is getting a One UI makeover today with an update that the company has released for the app. Samsung Music isn’t the first proprietary app that the Korean giant is updating with the One UI design, nor will it be the last. However, the changes seem to go deeper in Samsung Music; for example, the app changes to a dark UI when Android Pie’s Night mode is enabled and switches back to a bright interface when Night mode isn’t active. And it looks beautiful in our opinion.

The update doesn’t bring anything else apart from the One UI design, although the interface makeover is a big change in itself. We have put together a couple of screenshots (the second and third image below) showing the old interface alongside the new interface (the new one is on the right in each screenshot). The Samsung Music update can be downloaded from Galaxy Store and is also available as an APK on our website for those who don’t see the update in Galaxy Store yet. The Play Store version hasn’t been updated, either, but that should change in the next day or two.

What do you think about Samsung Music’s new look?

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Galaxy A8+ (2018) Android Pie update rolling out in India

Samsung is now rolling out the Android Pie update for the Galaxy A8+ (2018) in India. The Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) were Samsung’s first mid-range phones to receive the Pie update two weeks ago, and since then, Samsung has also updated the Galaxy A9 (2018) and Galaxy A7 (2018) to Pie. India is the second market to be getting Pie for the A8+ (2018), and we can expect the rollout will expand to new markets in the near future.

The Galaxy A8+ (2018)’s Pie update is a 1233 MB download over the air and brings Samsung’s One UI interface with plenty of new features, both small and big. The software version is A730FXXU4CSCD. The Indian release also has the February 2019 security patch despite coming in two weeks after the update was released in Russia; in fact, Russia has received two Pie updates till now and neither include the March patch, but we can hope Samsung will fix that once it starts updating the A8+ (2018) with Pie more widely.

If you own a Galaxy A8+ (2018) and live in India, you should be able to download Pie over the air by tapping Download updates manually in the Settings » Software update menu. We’ll update this article once we have the firmware for the update available in our database. Do tell us if you have received the Pie update on your A8 (2018) or A8+ (2018) by leaving a comment (mention your country as well if you have got the update outside India or Russia).

Thanks to everyone who sent this in!

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Galaxy A40 revealed as Dutch retailer begins pre-orders

Several renders of the upcoming Galaxy A40 were leaked online yesterday. It’s yet another addition to the new Galaxy A series from Samsung. There’s no need to wait for an official announcement from Samsung because a Dutch online retailer has revealed everything there is to know about this device. The retailer is even accepting pre-orders for the Galaxy A40.

Belsimpel’s listing of the Galaxy A40 ends speculation about the handset’s specs at least. It will feature a 5.9-inch FHD+ 2280×1080 pixel resolution AMOLED display and an Exynos 7885 processor with ARM Mali G71 GPU. The device also comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage as standard. There is a microSD card slot for external expansion.

Retailer reveals everything about the Galaxy A40

Details about the cameras are included in the listing as well. There’s a 25-megapixel front camera in addition to a 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera system at the back with a wide angle lens. It also has a fingerprint sensor at the back. All of this is packed inside a body which measures 144.3 x 69.1 x 7.9mm thin and weighs.

It will be made from the same 3D Glasstic material that we have seen on other handsets like the Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A30. Samsung will be selling this device in Black, Blue, Coral and White colors. The suggested retail price for the Galaxy A40 is 249 euro. Samsung hasn’t said when the device will be released and neither has the retailer. It’s taking pre-orders now, though, and it may take until early April for deliveries to begin.

April will bring some other new Galaxy A devices as well. Samsung is conducting an event on April 10 to unveil new devices, most likely the Galaxy A90.

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Here’s how to make Galaxy S10 camera photos take less storage space

The Galaxy S10 trio come with support for High Efficiency Image File Format, or HEIF, and that enables the phones to take camera photos that are considerably smaller in file size compared to standard JPEG images. Samsung introduced support for high efficiency video (HEVC) last year with the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, and HEIF is its still image equivalent that can, in the best case scenarios, cut down on a photo’s file size by half.

According to Wikipedia, “twice as much information can be stored in a HEIF image as in a JPEG image of the same size, resulting in a better quality image.” Samsung isn’t using the better quality part of the benefits, but the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ can reduce the space an image takes up if you enable the HEIF option in the camera settings. Our testing tells that you’ll at least see a difference of 1-2 MB between most photos saved in HEIF and standard JPEG format. With high efficiency videos, the space savings become even bigger, especially if you tend to shoot long videos.

The one issue with HEIF images and HEVC videos is that not every website or operating system may support them. However, the Galaxy S10 can convert images to standard JPEG format when you share them with others. You can also find free plugins for Windows that enable system-wide support for HEIF images and HEVC videos (macOS supports them by default). We have details on those later on in this article, but first, let’s see how you can enable your Galaxy S10 camera to take photos and videos in high efficiency format.

How to make Galaxy S10 camera photos take less space

Step 1: Open the camera app on your Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, or Galaxy S10+.

Step 2: Tap the Settings button at the top left corner (the gear icon).

Step 3: Scroll down a bit and tap Save options under the Pictures section.

Step 4: Here, enable the HEIF pictures photo option.

From now on, your Galaxy S10 will save images with the .heic extension instead of .jpg. See below to find out how you can share these images as standard JPEG images.

How to make Galaxy S10 camera videos take less space

Step 1: Open the camera app on your Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, or Galaxy S10+. Switch to the video mode by swiping to it.

Step 2: Tap the Settings button at the top left corner (the gear icon).

Step 3: Tap Advanced recording options.

Step 4: Here, enable the High efficiency video option.

How to share high efficiency images as standard images

The Galaxy S10 comes with an option in the Gallery app that allows you to share every .heic image as a standard .jpg image when you’re sharing them with other apps and devices. Follow the steps below to enable that option.

Step 1: Open the Gallery app.

Step 2: Tap the three-dot button on the top right and tap Settings.

Step 3: Scroll down to the bottom of the settings menu to find and enable the Convert HEIF images when sharing option.

That’s it. Every time you try to share a HEIF camera picture from the gallery (both from the actual Gallery app and through the camera app), the phone will convert it to a JPEG image before sending it whoever/whatever you’re sharing the picture with.

How to share high efficiency videos as standard videos

While the Galaxy S10 can convert HEIF images to JPEG images, it doesn’t have an option to convert high-efficiency videos. That’s because both high-efficiency and standard videos use the .MP4 file extension, and almost all mobile devices should be able to run HEVC videos. Apple’s macOS supports them as well. Only Microsoft Windows doesn’t, but you can enable support for HEVC videos on Windows by following the steps below.

How to view high-efficiency images and videos on Windows

For Windows PCs, you can download plugins that enable support for high-efficiency images and videos. Once these plugins are installed, every program or app that can open JPEG images will also be able to open HIEF images and HEVC videos.

Here’s how you can grab those plugins:

For high-efficiency images, you will need to install the HEIF Image Extensions app from the Microsoft Store. Just click this link on your desktop browser and you will be taken to the app’s page on the Microsoft Store in a new browser tab. Then, click the Get button on that page to open the actual Microsoft Store on your PC or laptop and then click on Get again to download and install the plugin.
For videos, you will need to install the HEVC Video Extensions from Device Manufacturer app from the Microsoft store. Just click this link on your desktop browser and you will be taken to the app’s page on the Microsoft Store in a new browser tab. Then, click the Get button on that page to open the actual Microsoft Store on your PC or laptop and then click on Get again to download and install the plugin.

An alternative for running HEVC videos on Windows is to use a third-party video player like VLC, which supports HEVC file formats by default. The plugin is still a better option, however, as it enables every video player app and program in Windows to run HEVC videos.

Your Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, or Galaxy S10+ should now use less storage space for camera photos and videos. Do let us know if you run into any trouble following the steps above and we’ll help get you back on the right track.

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 Fold video hides nothing, not even the display crease

Samsung has been very careful in what it has shown so far for the Galaxy Fold. Even though the handset was unveiled on February 20 alongside the Galaxy S10, it did not allow members of the press to go hands-on with the device. The Galaxy Fold was present at MWC 2019 as well but it was kept securely in a glass box with strategic lighting placement.

The company has released some videos detailing the device in addition to the official renders. They have all shown the foldable smartphone in the best possible way as you’d expect. Now, a new Galaxy Fold video has surfaced online and it hides nothing, certainly not the display crease.

Galaxy Fold video shows Samsung’s foldable phone in detail

This video seemingly originates from Vietnam where a lot of Samsung’s R&D work takes place. Vietnam is also one of the countries where Samsung manufactures a lot of its phones, flagships included. It’s entirely possible for a unit to be out in the wild there even if the Galaxy Fold isn’t being manufactured in Vietnam.

The device in question is the AT&T-bound variant of the Galaxy Fold. You can see it booting up in the video. There’s a noticeable crease in the center of the display right where it folds in half. A foldable display is obviously going to have a crease and this is really the first time that we’re getting a good, unfiltered look at it.

It does close with a reassuring snap which suggests that the hinge really does provide significant rigidity as Samsung has said. The cover display gets its time in the spotlight as well. It enables using the device without having to open the main display every time. You also get a good sense of just how big the internal display will feel when you’re actually using the device. This is certainly going to make Samsung fans more excited to get their hands on one.

Samsung is due to release the Galaxy Fold on April 26. The United States and South Korea will likely be the first markets that get it. The company has said that the device will be released in other markets as well.

Thanks, Ryan!

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Galaxy S10 screen replacement will cost you a fortune

We are already aware that the Galaxy S10 repairs aren’t going to come cheap. Samsung has now released the official screen repair prices for the devices in China, and as expected, they are expensive. Naturally enough, the repair cost of the Galaxy S10+ is highest among the three siblings. One screen replacement of the device may cost you as high as 7,100 yuan (~$1,060).

Dynamic AMOLED display adds to the cost

The Galaxy S10 screen can be replaced but will cost you a fortune. One screen replacement costs 5,350 yuan (~$800) for the S10e, 6,450 yuan (~$960) for the S10, and 7,100 yuan (~$1,060) for the S10+. These are official repair prices and are applicable on screen replacement of devices that have passed the warranty period, or if the screen is damaged due to accidents during the warranty period.

The Galaxy Note 9 screen replacement costs 5,500 yuan (~$820). The Galaxy S10+ also features a same 6.4-inch display. However, the fact that the latter packs an Infinity-O display along with Dynamic AMOLED technology is why its repair price is much higher than Note 9. Furthermore, it also houses the ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.

For reference, the Galaxy S10 prices in China start at 4,999 yuan (~750) for the 6GB+128GB Galaxy S10e. So, repairing a damaged Galaxy S10 screen is like getting a new phone, at least for your pocket. And as you saw in this Galaxy S10+ drop-test, a fall from a height of about five feet is enough to shatter your device. Hence, it is always recommended to be careful with your stuff, or you might end up spending big on repairs.