الجمعة، 12 أبريل 2019

Tip: Galaxy phones let you easily make GIFs from your recorded videos

Did you know Samsung gives you an option to make GIFs from videos you shoot on your Galaxy phone? Seasoned Galaxy smartphone users will probably know about this already, but for those who don’t: The stock video player on Samsung’s Galaxy devices lets you make six-second GIFs from camera videos. It’s a simple process and can come very handy when you just want to share a portion of a video with others instead of the full video.

A nifty out-of-the-box solution

Take, for example, the GIF of a few seconds of lightning from a thunderstorm above, and you should get an idea of just how useful the option to make GIFs from your recorded videos can be. The only limitation is that you cannot create GIFs from videos shot in low-light conditions. As we said earlier, it’s quite simple to do so. All you need to do is go into the Gallery app, play the video you want to make a GIF from, pause it at the moment at which you want the GIF to start, then tap the GIF button in the top right corner of the screen.

That will send you into the GIF editing mode, where you can adjust the duration of the GIF (it can be six seconds long), select the speed at which the GIF plays, and select whether the GIF plays backwards, forwards, or repeats on a loop. Once you’ve made the necessary changes, you simply tap the Save option in the top-right corner. The GIFs can then be accessed from the GIFs folder in the Gallery app.

Need a visual guide? Just check out the GIF below to see how to create GIFs from your camera videos (call it GIFception if you like). Need more tips on getting the most out of your Galaxy smartphone? You can find them in our tips and tricks section here.

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One UI’s dedicated video recording camera mode is very frustrating

So there I was, walking down the streets in what is one of the poshest parts of my city, when I noticed a procession of hot cars (with some insane exhaust notes) making their way through traffic. Those cars were a bit far away, so I start jogging towards them so I could record a video on my Galaxy S10+. I opened the camera app as I got closer, quickly switched to the video recording mode, and aimed it at the cars.

Once I was done, I looked at the phone to hit the stop button, and that’s when I almost cried out in frustration. You see, in my excitement, I had forgotten to hit the start button, meaning I failed to capture those mechanical beauties on my phone. Of course, this can happen to anyone, but my frustration was a result of having run into the same issue a few other times, and I have really come to despise the dedicated video recording mode since then.

Inspired by the iPhone? Dictated by Google? No one can be sure

The iPhone has long had separate video and photo modes, but Samsung’s decision to add a dedicated video mode to its phones may also have been driven by Google. Samsung’s Multi Window functionality has been stripped down on Pie thanks to Google’s policies, and since Pixel phones also come with a separate video recording mode, it may have been the reason for Samsung making the move as well.

Of course, it’s not something we can confirm, and it may just have been the iPhone that served as inspiration here. Whatever the reason may be, the dedicated video mode on One UI didn’t go down well with everyone, and users lost the ability to record videos in Pro mode as a result. I had personally thought it would be easy to get used to the change, but that’s not what has happened.

Android Pie does give you an option to make the camera app start on the mode you used the last time, but having separate video and photo modes means you need extra time to pick the correct mode every time you launch the camera, making that option a non-solution. And that extra step can make all the difference when you want to quickly capture a moment before it passes you by.

Samsung probably isn’t going to change anything

Naturally, fumbling with camera modes is more of a problem for still pictures than videos, since moments that you capture on video aren’t usually as short as those you take photos of, but it is still an unnecessary complication that Samsung could easily fix. But it probably won’t, considering it has already had ample time to revert to the traditional video recording button from before Android Pie but hasn’t done anything yet.

And in my eyes, the separate video recording camera mode will always be one of the most problematic changes that Samsung’s beautiful One UI brought to its phones. It may come off as nitpicking to some, but I’m pretty sure there are plenty of people out there who agree with me. Sadly, regular consumers are unlikely to complain about this so it’s just something we’ll have to live with, as frustrating and–when it comes to the inability to record videos in Pro mode is concerned–as limiting as it may be.

What do you think? Have you managed to adjust to the dedicated video mode on your Galaxy phone camera after the Pie update, or is it something that continues to irk you?

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Galaxy J7 (2017) is the latest Samsung device to get April security patch

Samsung kickstarted the global rollout of the April 2019 Security Maintenance Release (SMR) beginning with the Galaxy Note 8 last week. Since then, the company has released the same update for the Galaxy A30, Note 9, and the Galaxy S9 series as well. The Galaxy J7 (2017) has also joined the club now as the Korean company released the April security patch for this budget device yesterday.

The update is currently available only in Russia and carries the software version J730FMXXS5BSD1. Do note that the OS version is still Android 8.1 Oreo and this update affects only the Android security patch level. The release doesn’t seem to bring any new features to the table and is all about the security fixes detailed in the April security bulletin by Samsung. The April update patches five critical and dozens of high-risk Android OS vulnerabilities and fifteen SVE (Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposure) items of varying severities.

Even in Russia where the update is released, not all eligible devices may get the OTA update at once as the company typically rolls it out it in stages. To check up if the update is available to your device, open the Settings app, go to Software Update, and tap on the Download updates manually option. Alternatively, you can also download the latest firmware from our database and manually flush it if you want to have the update right away.

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Samsung working on dedicated Night mode for Galaxy S10 camera?

Samsung is reportedly working on bringing a dedicated Night mode to the camera on its latest flagships. Samsung’s response to the critically acclaimed dedicated night modes on Google and Huawei phones is a feature called Bright Night on the Galaxy S10 lineup, but the feature turned out to be a dud, partly because it doesn’t work very well and partly because Bright Night only works when the camera deems it necessary. Users can’t manually force their Galaxy S10 to use the Bright Night feature, but that will apparently change with an upcoming software update.

Tipster Ice universe says this particular software update could come out in April or May and that it will also update the camera algorithm. Since the Galaxy S10’s camera hardware cannot be upgraded to match Huawei’s, Samsung will have to turn to advanced software processing to achieve the kind of results you see on Google’s Pixel phones, and we’re guessing that is what the algorithm part may be referring to.

Of course, it’s best to remain skeptical until such a software update actually shows up, even though Ice universe has a pretty solid track record with such rumors. Samsung has openly said that it will improve the fingerprint sensor on the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+, but the company is yet to say anything about improving the Galaxy S10 trio’s camera performance. We’ve reached out to Samsung for a comment and have our fingers crossed we’ll get an affirmative response, although we’re not very hopeful that will actually be the case.

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
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These Galaxy Fold videos we found show some of its best features

Like many of you, we’re also very excited about the Galaxy Fold. It’s one of the most unique smartphones that Samsung has ever made. It’s also an entirely new form factor, one that just might define the future of smartphones.

We have found some Galaxy Fold videos that highlight a few of the best features of this device. Videos of the actual device itself will also be available soon now that we’re nearing its launch. Samsung has confirmed that customers in the United States will be able to pre-order Galaxy Fold from today. Pre-orders open in Europe on April 26 with the device being released on May 3.

Videos show some of the Galaxy Fold’s best features

The videos, embedded below, highlight some of the best Galaxy Fold features such as App Continuity. That’s when an app you’ve got running on the external display opens up where you left off when the 7.3-inch display is unfolded. There’s Hyper Tasking which lets you have up to three apps running at the same time on the main display. That is some next-level multi-tasking.

The Galaxy Fold also gets a grand total of six cameras. There’s a triple camera system at the back, a dual camera system above the main display, and a single camera above the 4.6-inch cover display. That’s also highlighted in these videos.

Last but not the least, you get a look at the revolutionary Infinity Flex display that Samsung has created for this device. When the display is unfolded, a beautiful animation of butterfly wings spreading open comes up on the screen.

Do check out the videos posted below and let us know what you think about them. Excited to get the Galaxy Fold? We are too!

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Exclusive: Galaxy Note 10 model numbers reveal different variants

There’s a lot of anticipation now for the Galaxy Note 10. A lot of the improvements that were introduced with the Galaxy S10 will definitely be carried over to Samsung’s second flagship smartphone of the year. Recent reports have suggested that we may get more than one Galaxy Note 10 model this year.

That was to be expected given that Samsung would most definitely offer a 5G variant even if it just launched one model. We have discovered that there will indeed be two different Galaxy Note 10 models with a 5G variant for each.

Galaxy Note 10 model numbers confirm different variants

SM-N970 and SM-N975 will be the two main models of the Galaxy Note 10. You can expect differences in the screen size and other specs as well. A recent report out of South Korea had suggested that the Galaxy Note 10 will be available with 6.28-inch and 6.75-inch displays. These models were also said to receive triple and quad camera systems respectively. It’s unclear if the battery capacity may differ as well but that remains a possibility.

It seems that Samsung won’t be releasing four separate models of the Galaxy Note 10 as some rumors have claimed. From what we know, Galaxy Note 10 model numbers SM-N971 and SM-N976 will simply be the 5G variants of the two main Galaxy Note 10 models. As you can probably imagine, the 5G variants would only be available in markets where mobile 5G networks are live.

We’ll be sure to share more information about the Galaxy Note 10 with you in the weeks to come. Samsung is not due to unveil the device for a few months now. There’s a possibility that things might change on the spec front.

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US customers can pre-order the Galaxy Fold starting today

Samsung has confirmed that it will allow US customers to pre-order the Galaxy Fold starting today. The United States will be one of the first markets to get the Galaxy Fold on April 26. Samsung had previously confirmed the release date on February 20 when the device was unveiled.

The company has also confirmed that the Galaxy S10 5G will be released in the country next month. This device has already been released in South Korea where mobile 5G networks have gone live. Verizon’s mobile 5G network is live in the United States. The Galaxy S10 5G will initially be exclusive to Big Red before availability expands to other carriers.

Pre-order Galaxy Fold starting today in the United States

Samsung has confirmed that starting today, those who registered for more information about the Galaxy Fold on Samsung.com will receive an “exclusive invitation” to be the first in line to reserve the Galaxy Fold. The company’s first foldable smartphone is priced at $1,980.

This should ensure that the customers receive their units on April 26. The device will also be available from carriers in the country. As previously reported, only AT&T and T-Mobile will sell it starting April 26. That’s also when the Galaxy Fold will be available from select Best Buy and Samsung Experience Stores in the country. The Galaxy Fold will be released in markets across Europe on May 3 after pre-orders open on April 26.

The United States is going to be the second market where the Galaxy S10 5G gets released. While Verizon is yet to confirm availability details, Samsung has confirmed that it will be out in May. A recent leak suggested that the Galaxy S10 5G may be released on Verizon come May 16.

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It’s still unlikely the Galaxy S7 will be treated to Android 9.0 Pie

No, it still doesn’t look like the Galaxy S7 will receive Android 9.0 — even though the handset was seemingly certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance running the firmware on Thursday. In fact, that very same listing was later amended and the supporting documentation was withdrawn, hinting it was nothing more than an internal mistake, as corroborated by the fact we’ve seen no traces whatsoever of Samsung developing the firmware for the three-year-old device in recent months.

After some deliberating, we managed to formulate a scenario that could have occurred at the Wi-Fi Alliance, which would have led to the inaccurate listing tricking into its extensive database. The Galaxy S7 was assigned the model number SM-G930F, while the Galaxy Xcover4 is identified as SM-G390F; the latter received certification for Android 9.0 Pie a mere matter of hours after the certification for the former was retracted — suggesting there could have been some sort of mix up.

To add fuel to the fire, Samsung has outlined all of the devices that will be treated to Android 9.0 Pie on more than one occasion. The Galaxy Xcover 4 has made the cut each and every time, but the Galaxy S7 has always been nowhere to be seen. And that’s because it’s been shifted to Samsung’s Quarterly Update Schedule, which is something that happens to all major devices after they’ve been on the market for three years, as part of which it will receive a security patch every three months.

That said, Samsung has been working around the clock to improve its Update Policy, so we’re hopeful it will see the light and commit to developing Android 9.0 Pie for the Galaxy S7. After all, it’s one of its most iconic handsets to date and is still in the hands of hundreds of thousands of consumers around the world. It certainly has the hardware required to make it tick, so at this point it’s nothing more than the firm sticking to its routine Quarterly Update Schedule. An exception would be nice, however.

Galaxy S7

  • Model: SM-G930F
  • Dimensions: 142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9mm
  • Display: 5.1" (129.2mm) Super AMOLED
  • CPU: Exynos 8890
  • Camera: 12 MP, Dual Pixel F1.7
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Galaxy Xcover4

  • Model: SM-G390F
  • Dimensions: 146.2 x 73.3 x 9.7mm
  • Display: 5.0" (127mm) TFT
  • CPU: Exynos 7570
  • Camera: 13 MP, CMOS F1.9
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SamMobile TV Episode 3: Come see us discuss the latest Samsung news of the week

It’s Friday and you know what that means, it’s SamMobile TV day! Our team is back this week with another live YouTube session where we’ll discuss some of the most important Samsung news of the week. There is certainly a lot to discuss in this live session.

We’ll be discussing the possibility of Samsung launching four Galaxy Note 10 models, something that’s being rumored quite frequently now. Samsung has also launched its first pop-up camera phone this week. The Galaxy A80 has a sliding, rotating camera mechanism which allows for a no-hole, no-notch display. We’ll talk more about this device and you can also check out our Galaxy A80 hands-on to learn more about it.

Some of you may have seen recent reports that the Galaxy S10 fingerprint sensor was fooled using a 3D-printed fingerprint. We’ll discuss whether that presents an actual security threat and if that’s something you should be worried about. The three-year-old Galaxy S7 now being shifted to quarterly security updates will be discussed as well among other things.

So do tune in at 13:00 CET (13:00 GMT and 18:30 IST) for Episode 3 of SamMobile TV. Do subscribe to our YouTube channel as well.

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