الثلاثاء، 23 أبريل 2019

Samsung wanted to prove itself as a ‘true innovator’ with the Galaxy Fold

What started off as a good week for Samsung ended up being a PR nightmare. The Galaxy Fold received spectacular initial impressions from reviewers who had been handed test units. However, the display on some units started failing merely a day later.

The issues only exacerbated after that. So much so that Samsung not only decided to postpone launch events, it ended up delaying the release altogether. That’s despite reiterating in its initial response that the April 26 release would go ahead as planned.

Galaxy Fold was meant to validate Samsung’s innovator credentials

The Galaxy Fold was the culmination of eight years of research. It was meant to make Samsung stand out from the competition. The company really wanted to be the first to put a mass-produced foldable smartphone on the market. It got very close to doing that.

Many have now been linking this debacle to the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco. Samsung had rushed ahead with new technology back then and this is viewed as a similar move to introduce new technologies in order to meet corporate goals. That being said, Samsung suffered an intense blow to its reputation because of the Galaxy Note 7 and lost billions of dollars. The Galaxy Fold hadn’t been released so it was able to quickly put a lid on it.

The Galaxy Fold started off as a display panel project at Samsung. Bloomberg reports that the idea was to change the perception that Samsung was a “fast adopter” instead of a true innovator. A smartphone like the Galaxy Fold would certainly prove its credentials as an innovator. Though one can argue that Samsung has a long history of innovating in the smartphone market. The dual-edge curved displays it introduced with the Galaxy S6 edge is just one simple example.

The report mentions that initial prototypes of the phone would crack like a dried sheet of paper if folded around 10,000 times. Samsung knew the potential, though, and it hired mechanical engineers who were tasked with building a hinge about the size of a finger. It has certainly come a long way since then as the Galaxy Fold is rated to withstand 200,000 folds. This works out to around 100 folds per day for five years.

Samsung had realized that the cracks could be prevented by evenly distributing the pressure. It encouraged engineers to file as many patents as possible to prevent the competition from taking the lead. That’s one of the reasons why we have seen countless patents related to the foldable smartphone in the past few years.

People familiar with the matter say that initial investigations of the failed Galaxy Fold units pointed the finger at user error. The reviewers had removed a top layer of film on the foldable display which they were not supposed to do. We have already examined those cases in detail. The designers, on the other hand, were reportedly “preoccupied” with perfecting the crease where the device folds.

Questions are now being raised about Samsung’s internal processes after it acknowledged in a press release that its investigation shows that “impact on the top and bottom exposed areas of the hinge” led to display damage. It’s unclear what changes Samsung will make but it has promised to improve the display protection. Samsung hasn’t said what the new Galaxy Fold release date will be so those who have their pre-orders in can expect to wait for a few weeks at least.

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Galaxy View 2 specs and features officially revealed by AT&T

Just a day after we exclusively revealed the Galaxy View 2, AT&T has officially confirmed the device as well. The original Galaxy View “movable display” was launched on AT&T as well so it’s no surprise that the same carrier has been chosen for the successor.

AT&T hasn’t confirmed pricing and availability details as yet. It has posted a video on YouTube which details some of the Galaxy View 2 specs and features. It may not be long before the carrier starts selling the device.

Galaxy View 2 specs and features

The Galaxy View 2 has been designed to be a bit more compact compared to its predecessor. The original Galaxy View had an 18.4-inch display and even an integrated handle for portability. That’s not present in the new model which opts for a hinged kickstand.

Described as a 4G LTE-connected “mobile TV” in the video, the Galaxy View 2 features a 17.3-inch Full HD display. It has a dedicated TV Mode which will let users quickly access DirecTV Now, AT&T’s online TV streaming service. There are quad speakers with Dolby Atmos for a “cinematic sound” experience. It can be used in tablet mode by collapsing the kickstand. Android apps can be used in both portrait and landscape mode on this massive device.

AT&T’s NumberSync service is supported on the Galaxy View 2. It will enable users to make and receive phone calls on the device. All of this is backed up by a 12,000mAh battery. The Galaxy View 2 also features 64GB of internal memory and supports external expansion up to 400GB. AT&T doesn’t mention the other technical specs but an earlier Geekbench sighting suggested that the Galaxy View 2 features an Exynos 7885 processor with 3GB of RAM.

With these Galaxy View 2 specs and features being officially revealed, it’s only a matter of time before AT&T confirms pricing and availability details as well.

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AT&T says new Galaxy Fold release date is June 13

Everything unraveled for the world’s first foldable smartphone in the past couple of days. Early units that were sent out to reviewers failed. Some due to user error while others may just have been faulty units. Samsung has since postponed the Galaxy Fold launch events in different markets across the globe. It has also decided to delay the release.

Samsung was due to release the Galaxy Fold on April 26 in the United States. Customers have already pre-ordered their units. The release has now been delayed. AT&T, one of the carriers selling the device, says that the new Galaxy Fold release date is June 13.

New Galaxy Fold release date could be June 13

Samsung initially responded to reports about the display on the review units breaking by saying that it would investigate the matter. However, it reiterated that the release will go as per schedule on April 26. That’s because in most reported cases, the reviewers had removed the top layer on the foldable display thinking that it was a screen protector.

The company had highlighted in its press briefings that this layer is not to be removed. We didn’t and our Galaxy Fold review unit still works. Samsung confirmed yesterday that it’s delaying the release to add more “guidance for consumers on care and use of the display including the protective layer.” This is something we have suggested that it should do since the story broke.

It also said in its press release that initial findings from the inspection show that they may be associated with “impact on the top and bottom exposed areas of the hinge.” It’s going to take this time to “strengthen the display protection.” Samsung did not provide a new release date, though.

AT&T is sending emails to pre-order customers that the new Galaxy Fold release date is June 13. Both AT&T and Samsung haven’t commented on this yet so this may just be a placeholder. It’s possible that the carrier’s systems require a date to keep the pre-orders active. Then there’s the bit about “federal regulations require us to gain your acceptance of the new shipping date(s),” in the emails it’s sending out.

It would certainly be better if the carrier were to provide more clarity on the matter. There’s enough confusion among customers about the Galaxy Fold as it is. T-Mobile, the only other carrier selling this device, hasn’t provided a new Galaxy Fold release date yet.

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Samsung to supply Apple with 5G modems in 2020

Now that Intel has exited the 5G modem business, Samsung’s chip-making division could be about to land a colossal contract — Apple. That’s according to renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who believes the firm will split production of the 5G modem that will be on board the 2020 iPhones between Qualcomm and Samsung, all but confirming that the 2019 iPhones won’t come with 5G on board.

It’s thought that Apple decided to split production between the two manufacturers to help it negotiate a better price, forcing them to compete to undercut each other in order to win a larger share of the total contract. But given the popularity of the iPhone, it’s unlikely that the manufacturer assigned the smaller slice of the deal won’t be taking home a significant amount in profit.

Samsung has worked with Apple before

This won’t be the first time Apple and Samsung have worked together. The Cupertino firm first commissioned our beloved Korean titan to manufacturer OLED screens for the iPhone X. Since it was the only supplier who could meet Apple’s demands in terms of quality and quantity, it was able to charge through the roof — with the total value of the deal thought to be worth around $22 billion.

Samsung took the wraps off its first 5G smartphone, the Galaxy S10 5G, back in February. It launched in South Korea on April 5 and is expected to hit the shelves in the United States through local carrier Verizon on May 16. There’s no word on when it will launch in other regions, though. It’s also scheduled to launch a 5G model of the forthcoming Galaxy Fold in Korea in the near future.

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Galaxy S10+ outpaces the Huawei P30 Pro in new speed test

The Galaxy S10+ and Huawei P30 Pro aren’t too dissimilar on paper, but Samsung’s flagship seems to hold up better in the real world. At least, that’s the conclusion that was drawn when the duo were pit against each other in PhoneBuff’s speed test — which is said to be the most accurate of its kind.

That’s because instead of relying on a human to maintain a consistent speed when controlling both devices, PhoneBuff uses a mechanical arm. He then repeats the entire test on each handset, according to GSMArena, in order to ensure the results recorded the first time are accurate.

The Galaxy S10+ came out in top by what could be considered a significant amount in the realm of top-tier smartphones, securing a seven second lead on the P30 Pro, with PhoneBuff nothing that Samsung’s fantastic RAM management could be the main reason the handset took the lead.

We aren’t going to rule that out. There isn’t much between the Galaxy S10+ and the P30 Pro on the hardware front — both were tested with a 7nm CPU, seeing as PhoneBuff opted for the Snapdragon 855 model, 8GB of RAM and UFS 2.1 storage, so software tricks would have played a big part.

The Snapdragon 855 variant of the Galaxy S10+ came out on top when challenged with the Exynos 9820 model in one of PhoneBuff’s earlier test, so it’s likely that the Huawei would have taken home the trophy if PhoneBuff went for the European model of the Galaxy S10+ over the American one.

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How to record GIFs using the camera on the Galaxy S10

Did you know you can create GIFs from the camera on your Galaxy S10? This is a feature that came to Samsung devices with the Galaxy S9 last year and is available on the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ as well. You can record GIFs that are 30 seconds long using your S10’s rear and front cameras simply by tapping and holding the shutter button. You can also edit these GIFs in the Gallery app afterwards, with a plethora of options at your command, like adding stickers, cutting out some frames, modifying playback speed, and reversing the playback direction or putting it on repeat.

However, being able to record GIFs using the camera is something you have to manually enable, as your phone won’t ever tell you that the functionality exists. It’s mentioned in the manual, but since no one has the time nor the will to go through those user manuals, we’re going to show you how to do it instead. Just follow the steps below and you’ll be ready to record GIFs on your Galaxy S10.

We should point out that you can only save GIFs on the phone’s internal storage, even if your camera is set to save regular pictures and videos on the SD card. However, the GIFs don’t take up much space, with a single 30-second GIF sized at less than 5 MB, and you can always shift them to your SD card or an online service like Google Photos from the Gallery app.

How to record GIFs using the camera on the Galaxy S10

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

Step 2: Open the camera settings by tapping the gear icon on the top left of the screen (or the bottom left if you’re holding the phone horizontally).

Step 3: Look for and tap the Hold Shutter button to option.

Step 4: In the options that show up, select Create GIF.

That’s it. You can now tap and hold the shutter button when the camera is open and it will start recording a GIF. Remember, these get saved to the internal storage, so you’ll have to manually move them to the SD card or to a cloud service like Google Photos.

Did you know you can also cut out GIF files from existing videos recorded by the camera? Find out how you can do that and see more Galaxy S10 tips to get the most out of your new smartphone.

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
More specifications

Galaxy S10

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

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[Poll] How often do you charge your wearables with the Galaxy S10?

The Galaxy S10 comes with plenty of new tricks compared to its predecessors, and Wireless PowerShare is very useful for those who are entrenched in the Samsung ecosystem and use the company’s smartwatches and/or its wireless earbuds. Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ owners don’t need to lug around a separate charger for their wearable device. They can simply use the phone to charge their Gear/Galaxy smartwatch or earbuds wirelessly, while the phone itself is charging over a wired connection.

And the question we’re asking in today’s poll is a simple one: How often are you using your Galaxy S10 to charge your wearables? Have you done away with your smartwatch’s charging cradle now that you own a Galaxy S10, or are you using the reverse wireless charging capability only when out of the house or office? Or do you not own any wearable devices and are simply ignoring the feature altogether?

Tell us by voting in the poll below, then get a discussion going in the comments section to elaborate on your response, especially if you find that more than one option in the poll fits your use-case. Still on the fence about buying a Galaxy S10? Check out our Galaxy S10e review here and our Galaxy S10+ review here. Also see how you can use Wireless PowerShare if you just bought a Galaxy S10.

How often do you charge your wearables with the Galaxy S10?
Results

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
More specifications

Galaxy S10

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

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Unlocked Galaxy S8 gets update with April 2019 security patch

Samsung has released the April security update for the unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. The Galaxy S8 is the last device on the list of Galaxy flagships that are currently eligible for monthly security updates to be getting this month’s security patch. The update is rolling out in a number of markets, including India, Iraq, Russia, and South Africa, with software version G950FXXS4DSD3/G955FXXS4DSD3.

It’s unclear if the update brings anything other than the latest security enhancements; a few fixes for issues introduced by the Android Pie update could be on board. As far as the April 2019 security patch is concerned, it addresses five critical and dozens of high-risk vulnerabilities in the Android OS, as well as 15 that are exclusive to Samsung’s own software. Details on what trouble these vulnerabilities can cause can be seen at the company’s dedicated security updates blog.

You should be able to download the latest update for your Galaxy S8 or S8+ over the air from the Software update submenu in the phone’s settings app by tapping Download and install. As usual, we have the firmware for the new update available in our database for those who wish to upgrade without waiting for the over-the-air release.

Galaxy S8

  • Model: SM-G950F
  • Dimensions: 148.9 x 68.1 x 8.0mm
  • Display: 5.8” (146.5mm) Super AMOLED
  • CPU: Exynos 8895
  • Camera: 12 MP, Dual Pixel F1.7 OIS
More specifications

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Samsung reportedly developing a new Chromebook Pro

Samsung reignited interest in high-end Chromebooks with the Chromebook Pro which was launched in 2017. The company has since launched updated variants of the Chromebook Plus and it has long been due to launch a new Pro variant. A new report suggests that the company may have begun work on a new Chromebook Pro.

It’s still early days so not a lot of information is available about this new device right now. However, it’s believed that the new Chromebook Pro may feature Intel’s 9th Generation Comet Lake processors. The chips aren’t going to arrive until later this year.

The new Chromebook Pro may not be unveiled before CES next year

Samsung did launch a handful of new Chromebook Plus variants late last year which included one LTE model as well. It had quietly relaunched the Chromebook Pro with a backlit keyboard earlier. So it’s definitely time for Samsung to come out with a new Chromebook for power users.

ChromeUnboxed has spotted the addition of this new Chromebook to the Chromium repositories. It’s unclear what features this device, codenamed “Kohaku” is going to have. There’s enough evidence in the repositories to suggest that this is a Samsung device. This includes emails from one Jongpil Jung who has worked on almost every Samsung Chromebook over the past few years.

It’s believed that this is Samsung’s next flagship Chromebook. Considering the development timeline, we may not see the device until the Consumer Electronics Show 2020. This means that we’ll most likely be hearing more about the device as Samsung’s work on the new Chromebook continues.

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Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405F) with 128GB storage in the works

We have learned that Samsung is working on a fourth Galaxy M smartphone. It goes under the model number SM-M405F and is no doubt going to be launched as the Galaxy M40. The M40 was certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance earlier this month, with the certification revealing the M40 would be the first device in the Galaxy M series to come with Android Pie out of the box. Our sources tell us it will come with 128GB of storage, but that’s about it for the information we currently have on this handset.

While Samsung has been launching new phones in the Galaxy A lineup left and right in recent weeks, the company has been more restrained with Galaxy M smartphones. That makes it hard to guess what the Galaxy M40 will offer. A 5,000 mAh battery at the very least can be expected, along with a Super AMOLED display and either an Exynos 7904 or an Exynos 9610 processor. It should also have a triple-rear camera setup, and perhaps Samsung will distinguish it by adding features like an in-display fingerprint sensor similar to the Galaxy A50.

Like the first three Galaxy M phones, the Galaxy M40 will most likely make its debut in India, although it’s impossible to say exactly when the launch will take place. The device has picked up both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth certifications already, so an official announcement could come at any time.

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The feature-packed Galaxy A70 goes on sale in Vietnam

Samsung launched the Galaxy A70, an upper-mid-range smartphone, on March 26. The device boasts a number of premium features, such as 25 watt super fast charging, 32MP rear and front cameras, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. Having made its way through India, China, and a few other markets, this feature-packed smartphone has now been launched in Vietnam.

Galaxy A70 goes on sale in Vietnam

The Galaxy A70 is another member of Samsung’s crowded 2019 Galaxy A lineup. The smartphone features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display, the largest display on a Galaxy A phone yet. It is powered by an octa-core processor with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage space. There’s a waterdrop display notch which houses the front camera. The display also has a fingerprint sensor underneath.

There’s a triple camera setup on the back of the Galaxy A70. The 32MP primary sensor is accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 5MP depth-sensing camera. The front-facing camera is a 32MP sensor as well. The Galaxy A70 gets a 4,500mAh battery with support for 25 watt fast charging, similar to that of the Galaxy S10 5G. It runs Android Pie out of the box, with Samsung’s One UI 1.1 on top.

The Galaxy A70 is already on sale in Vietnam, with a price tag of VND 9,290,000 (~$400). The device is available in three color options, Ocean Blue, Meteorite Black and Pearl White, at all major mobile retail stores nationwide.

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