الثلاثاء، 4 يونيو 2019

Galaxy A30 June security update brings improved Telegram compatibility

A new software update for the Galaxy A30 is rolling out in India today, bringing the June 2019 security patch and a slow motion video recording mode for the camera. The update sports software version A305FDDU2ASE5 and also brings improved compatibility with Telegram, which had removed the 2019 Galaxy A series phones from its compatibility list because of some unexplained issue with the file system. Telegram X, a newer, more advanced version of the app had no problems, and the original app should also start working on at least the Galaxy A30.

Slow motion mode missing despite being mentioned in changelog

But if you got excited that you will now be able to capture slow motion videos on your Galaxy A30, we’ve got some bad news for you. We checked our Galaxy A30’s camera app after installing the update and found that there’s no slow motion mode in there. It’s not often that you see the changelog for an update mention a new feature without actually adding it to the device, and it looks like a rather glaring oversight on Samsung’s part. The Galaxy A30 also continues to miss out on features like Bixby Routines, which were added to the Galaxy A50 with a software update back in April. However, that’s not completely surprising given the A30’s price tag.

Galaxy A30 owners can download the 460 MB update over the air by going into the phone’s Settings app, selecting Software update, and tapping the Download and install option. We’ll also have the firmware for the new update in our database shortly so you can manually flash it on your device using your Windows PC.

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Samsung celebrating 10 years of Galaxy with special Galaxy S10 deals

Samsung’s Galaxy series of Android phones will have its tenth birthday this month (the first Galaxy phone came out in the last week of June, 2009), and as part of its Galaxy Day celebration, the company is offering a year of YouTube Premium membership for free to those who purchase a Galaxy S10 or Galaxy Note 9. The Galaxy Day offers are only for US customers and will run until June 30; those who buy an S10 or Note 9 by June 8 will also receive free Galaxy Buds along with the YouTube Premium subscription.

A month’s subscription of YouTube Premium costs $11.99, which means new Galaxy S10e, S10, S10+, S10 5G and Galaxy Note 9 buyers will save nearly $150. Add the Galaxy Buds on top for those who buy either device by June 8 and you have a pretty fantastic deal. And that’s not all. Samsung has also teamed up with Best Buy for an additional $300 discount on the S10 and S10+ if the device is activated on AT&T’s network by July 13. Samsung may also add more offers in the coming days, but the free YouTube Premium subscription is the only gift that’s applicable to all retailers for now.

If you want the free Galaxy Buds, you might want to place an order for the S10 or Note 9 as soon as possible, as Samsung says the Galaxy Buds deal is only applicable until stocks last. As for the YouTube subscription, you’ll get a voucher code delivered to your email once you’ve registered your new device through the Shop Samsung app.

Check out Samsung’s Galaxy Day page on its US website for more details on the deals and to purchase the Galaxy S10 or Galaxy Note 9.

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SamMobile Daily Recap, June 4, 2019: Ceramic Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy S10 update, and more

Samsung brings its 8K QLED TV lineup to India

Samsung unveiled new 8K QLED TVs earlier this year at CES 2019. The company has been gradually expanding their availability to various markets around the world since then. India is also joining the list now with Samsung announcing availability and pricing details today. Along with the 8K QLED TVs, the Korean company is also bringing other QLEDs TV from its 2019 lineup to the subcontinent.

Samsung will be selling the 8K QLED TVs in 98-inch, 82-inch, 75-inch and 65-inch variants in India. The 98-inch model will only be made to order and costs an eye-popping ₹59,99,900. The 82-inch model is priced at ₹16,99,900 and the 75-inch variant at ₹10,99,900. Samsung has not yet revealed the pricing for the 65-inch model but has promised to do so soon. It will be available for purchase in July, while the others are already available for purchase.

The non-8K 2019 QLED models will be available starting this month and are priced as follows – ₹3,99,900 for the Q90 65 inch model, ₹2,09,900 for the Q80 55 inch model to ₹6,49,900 for the Q80 75 inch model, ₹1,69,900 for the Q70 55 inch model to ₹2,79,900 for the Q70 65 inch model, and ₹94,900 for the Q60 43 inch mode to ₹7,49,900 for the Q60 82-inch model.

Samsung will be offering a free Amazon Echo Plus to premium QLED TV and an Amazon Echo Dot to the 4K UHD TV customers. Other offers include cashback schemes, zero-down payment option, 10-year warranty for screen burn-in, two years warranty on panels, etc. All these TVs will be available for purchase at Samsung’s online and offline retail partners and the company’s own outlets and website.

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Galaxy S10 is getting a third software update with the May security patch

Samsung has released a third Galaxy S10 software update with the May 2019 security patch in some countries. The original May security update (software version XXU1ASE5) was taken off the air when it was found to be causing a number of issues, and Samsung released a hotfix update (XXU1ASE6) soon after to take care of those issues. And now, Samsung is rolling out yet another minor update for its latest flagship, once again with the May 2019 security patch instead of the June patch that was detailed by the company today.

Galaxy S10 owners in some markets have only received the original bug-infested May security update but not the initial hotfix update, and their devices might directly jump to the new update (software version XXU1ASE7) that is rolling out today. There are also some countries where the Galaxy S10 trio are still on the April security patch, and we’re assuming today’s update will be the first one with the May security patch and all the camera improvements for those countries, albeit with a larger download size. Of course, it’s also possible these countries will skip ahead to the June security update later this month, although all of it is speculation on our part.

For now, the new May update is available in Germany and Switzerland, where both previous May updates were also released (the changelog is exactly the same across all three updates). It can be downloaded over the air by tapping Download and install in the Software update menu of the phone’s Settings app. It’s also available over Samsung Smart Switch and in our firmware database as well, so you have plenty of options to choose from to grab the newest update for your device.

Once you’ve installed the new update, do let us know if you notice any changes. We’ll be digging into it ourselves and will update this article should we find anything.

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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Samsung launches the Galaxy Wide 4 and Galaxy Jean 2 in South Korea

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Wide 4 and Galaxy Jean 2 smartphones in South Korea. The devices are re-branded Galaxy A20 and A20e, both of which have already released in several markets around the world. The Galaxy Jean 2, aka Galaxy A20e, is priced at 253,000 won (~$214) in Samsung’s home country. Samsung is yet to reveal the price of the Galaxy Wide 4 in its domestic market.

Available exclusively through KT

The Galaxy Jean 2, carrying the model number SM-A202K, features the same set of specs as the Galaxy A20e. It gets a 5.8-inch Infinity-V TFT screen, and is powered by the Exynos 7884 SoC. The handset gets 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage space, expandable up to 512GB via microSD cards. It comes with Android 9 Pie out of the box, with Samsung’s One UI on top.

There’s a dual rear camera setup with a 13MP (f1.9) primary sensor and a 5MP (f2.2) ultra-wide camera. There’s also a fingerprint sensor on the back. The device houses a 3,000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging. Samsung is offering the device in black and white colors in South Korea. It is sold exclusively by KT through its online and offline channels.

As for the Galaxy Wide 4, it sports a bigger 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-V display, and packs a bigger 4,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging. Rest of the specs are pretty much the same, a dual rear camera setup, an Exynos 7884 SoC, 3GB RAM, and 32GB of internal storage. The device is expected to cost around 300,000 won (~$254) in South Korea.


  • Model: SM-A202F
  • Dimensions:
  • Display: 5,8″ (146.5mm)
  • CPU: Exynos 7884
  • Camera: 13 MP, CMOS F1.9 +5MP, CMOS F2.2
  • Model: SM-A205F
  • Dimensions: 158.4 x 74.7 x 7.8mm
  • Display: 6.4"(162.5mm) Super AMOLED
  • CPU: Exynos 7885
  • Camera: 13 MP, CMOS & 5MP, CMOS

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Could this be the Galaxy Note 10’s crazy fast 45W charger?

Recently, rumors about Samsung bringing a massive upgrade to its fast charging game have been swirling around. The Galaxy Note 10 is said to support 45W fast charging. Now we might just be able to put a picture to the rumors, with the appearance of a brand new fast charger.

Samsung EP-TA845 fast charger

Back in South Korea, a previously unknown travel adapter received some necessary safety certifications carrying product number EP-TA845. The picture, spotted by GalaxyClub, shows us a rather thick charger with the fast charging logo on its side. Unfortunately, the side that has all the technical details printed on it is facing the table, leaving us short on actual information.

Still, it is good to keep in mind that earlier this year, Samsung launched the Galaxy A70 and A80 with 25 Watt fast charging. Those devices use the EP-TA800 charger as their power supply, leaving us hopeful the EP-TA845 might be that adapter’s bigger, even chubbier, brother.

samsung ep-ta845 charger

Of course, the levels of uncertainty here are substantial, so be sure to keep a grain of salt at hand. We do, however, have little doubt more information about the EP-TA845 will surface soon, now that its existence is no longer hidden from public scrutiny. And when that happens, we will surely learn more about its actual capacity, and if it will indeed accompany any of the upcoming Galaxy Note 10 variants.

With more than two months to go until Samsung reveals the Galaxy Note 10 lineup, the clues certainly are getting more interesting and plentiful. Samsung is expected to launch the phone or phones sometime in August, with the actual release happening later that month or in early September.

samsung ep-ta845 certification

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Samsung kickstarts 6G network research with an eye on the future

The much-hyped 5G networks are finally going live in select parts of the world, but it’s still a long way before the technology matures and becomes commonplace. Samsung is aiming to become a dominant player in the 5G space and has been working aggressively with industry partners to get a head start.

Even before the fight for 5G dominance goes mainstream, the Korean company is already thinking about 6G networks with an eye on the future. According to reports, it has upgraded a research team working on next-generation telecommunication networks in Samsung Research, the company’s R&D hub, to a research center to fast-track development and standardization of 6G.

“The current team on telecommunications technology standards has been expanded to start leading research on the 6G network,” said a Samsung official according to one of the reports.

While this may seem too early, it’s not uncommon for major companies to invest in research of products and services that are years, if not decades, away from hitting the market.  As uncertainty looms over some of Samsung’s existing businesses, the company has been actively looking for new growth engines to secure its future.

Samsung’s early investment in 6G seems like a good bet as Huawei’s growing troubles outside China offer the company an opportunity to play a bigger role in the global telecommunications market. Whether the Korean tech giant will be able to capitalize on the opportunity will be known in a few years from now.

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Daily Deal: Up to $50 off a Samsung Galaxy Watch

As we had concluded in our review, the Samsung Galaxy Watch comes extremely close to perfection. It has a beautiful design that’s also quite rugged, the battery life is fantastic, and the rotating bezel ring is an intuitive way of operating the watch that’s unmatched by anything else on the market. If you’re looking for a new smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch is an excellent choice, especially if you pick one up today from Amazon, where the 46mm version is on sale with a $50 discount on its regular price.

Interested? You can order the Galaxy Watch from Amazon by using the Buy Now button below. Don’t take too long to make a decision if you want to make sure you don’t miss out on this excellent deal.

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Samsung teams up with Hatch for 5G game streaming in the US

Samsung has announced a new partnership with the 5G game streaming service Hatch. The company has launched the Hatch for Samsung app for the Galaxy S10 5G. The app is available in the Game Launcher, and comes with  one month’s worth of Hatch Premium for free. It enables the owners of Samsung’s first 5G phone to play popular games like Hitman GO, Monument Valley, and Angry Birds instantly over streaming. The promotion, however, is currently available to the Galaxy S10 5G owners in the United States only.

Over 100 mobile games on demand

Faster speed and lower latency are two big features being touted about with 5G networks. These features could take video game streaming on mobile devices to the next level, and Samsung feels it’s the right time to team up with Hatch. Specially designed for 5G networks, Hatch brings immediate responsiveness in video game streaming on mobile devices, Samsung says.

With Hatch Premium membership, owners of the Galaxy S10 5G get access to over 100 mobile games on their smartphone. The continuously growing collection includes high quality games from several premium developers. Users don’t need to install the games separately onto their device, neither do they require in-game purchases.

Hatch Premium also gives subscribers access to Hatch Originals such as Arkanoid Rising, which are exclusive to the platform. Live leaderboards, which are updated in the real time, are also available through the Hatch for Samsung app.

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Galaxy Home to be launched in Q3 2019, says Samsung CEO

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Home alongside the Galaxy Note 9 last year. It has been a long wait for this Bixby-powered smart speaker. In February this year, Samsung announced that the Galaxy Home would be coming in April. That window has already passed, and there’s still no product in sight. Now a new report coming from South Korea claims that the Galaxy Home will finally be taking the center stage in the third quarter of this year.

Galaxy Home launch due in Q3 2019

Samsung hasn’t discontinued the Galaxy Home. The company is putting the finishing touches to it, or in other words, working on to improve Bixby’s capabilities. However, it now seems to be almost done. Kim Hyun-suk, CEO of Samsung’s Consumer Electronics Division, has confirmed that the company will launch the device in the third quarter of this year.

“The Galaxy Home speaker, which will be the center of Samsung’s home appliances, is planned to be launched in mid-second half of the year,” Kim told The Korea Herald. That “mid-second half of the year” was later transcribed as the third quarter by another Samsung executive.

“The AI speaker will help achieve completion of Samsung’s IoT initiative,” Kim added. However, he declined to respond when inquired about the launch of Galaxy Home Mini. The smaller version of Samsung’s smart speaker recently passed through FCC. May be we’ll see both speakers being released together in the coming months.

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Samsung monthly updates: June 2019 security patch gets detailed

Samsung monthly updates are usually detailed in the first week and that’s precisely what the company has done today. It has confirmed the details of the June 2019 security patch. We sometimes see a firmware update roll out with the new patch even before it’s detailed. The Galaxy A30 update that was rolled out yesterday did indeed come with the June 2019 security patch.

The latest security maintenance release brings several bug fixes for Android OS from Google. It also applies fixes for multiple vulnerabilities that were discovered in Samsung’s custom software. You can expect firmware updates with this patch to start rolling out in the coming days.

Samsung monthly updates will start sending out the June 2019 patch

The June 2019 security patch brings fixes for eight critical vulnerabilities in Android OS in addition to over a dozen high-risk vulnerabilities. One vulnerability flagged as moderate-risk has been patched as well. The most severe critical security vulnerability could have allowed a remote attacker to use a special file to run arbitrary code on a device in the context of a privileged process. Google has had no reports of active customer exploitation of these issues.

11 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE) items have been patched with the June 2019 release as well. They include the use of insecure HTTP link in the Galaxy Store. Select apps in the store used HTTP to check update availability which may have allowed remote attackers to launch a Man-in-the-Middle attack to download infected apps. This patch changes the app update checking URL to HTTPS.

Many of the company’s recent devices will soon receive the latest release as part of the Samsung monthly updates program. We’ll be sure to let you know as soon as the firmware updates start rolling out.

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Did the ceramic Galaxy Note 10 5G just pop up for the first time?

Would a ceramic Galaxy Note 10 5G be so far-fetched? Samsung already offers this finish for the Galaxy S10+ so it would make sense to do the same for its next flagship. The 5G variant of the Galaxy Note 10 has been spotted on Geekbench and the numbers hint at the possibility of a ceramic variant.

The ceramic Galaxy S10+ offers more than just the durable material. Customers also get 12GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage. There are two separate listings for the SM-N976 on Geekbench with 8GB and 12GB RAM.

Samsung could offer a ceramic Galaxy Note 10 5G

We have exclusively revealed the Galaxy Note 10 model numbers already. The SM-N970 and SM-N975 will be the two main models of the upcoming flagship. Each will get its own 5G variant with model numbers SM-N971 and SM-N976. The SM-N970/971 will be the cheaper model with a 6.28-inch display and like a 3,400mAh battery. It will be something like the Galaxy S10e for the new Galaxy Note series. So it wouldn’t make sense to offer a pricey ceramic finish for this particular device.

The SM-N975/976 will be the full-fledged Galaxy Note 10 complete with a 6.75-inch display, 4,500mAh battery and a quad rear camera system. This will be the device that Samsung can offer a ceramic finish for. It’s obviously not a done deal as yet but the circumstantial evidence overwhelmingly supports this outcome.

The Verizon-bound SM-N976V has surfaced on Geekbench with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855. It posted single-core and multi-core scores of 3529 and 10840. This particular variant has 12GB of RAM. The SM-N976B, likely meant for Telstra in Australia, has also been spotted on Geekbench. It has the Exynos 9825 processor (rumored 7nm version of Exynos 9820) with scores of 3557 and 9654. There’s 8GB of RAM onboard. One explanation for the difference in RAM could be that Verizon might also offer a ceramic Galaxy Note 10 5G with 12GB of RAM. The non-ceramic version will have 8GB RAM like the other variants.

We were pleasantly surprised by the durability of the ceramic Galaxy S10+ so it would be nice to have that finish available for the next flagship as well. One thing’s for sure, though, it’s going to cost a pretty penny.


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