Galaxy S9 gets dedicated camera Night mode with the latest update!

Samsung’s June security update update for the Galaxy S9 brings a dedicated Night mode to the phone’s camera. When the company brought a dedicated camera Night mode to the Galaxy S10 lineup, we had wondered if it would bring the feature to older flagships, and now we have the answer. And this is not the first time Samsung is bringing camera features from a new flagship to an older device. Last year, we saw Galaxy S9 camera features like AR Emoji and Super Slow-mo make their way to multiple Galaxy phones in the budget, mid-range, and flagship segment.

As good as the Galaxy S10’s Night mode

We tested the Night mode on the Galaxy S9 after installing the update, and we think it works as well as the Galaxy S10’s Night mode, which isn’t surprising as both phones have the same underlying camera hardware. It just seems to be a bit moody on the S9. In one instance, we saw only reduced noise compared to automatic Photo mode, while in another instance Night mode increased the scene’s brightness but didn’t do much to fix the noise levels. This may have been a result of our phone moving a bit between shots, though, so we’ll need to test it out more to come to a proper conclusion.

Below is a photo taken in automatic mode compared with the same scene captured in Night mode (swipe left for the Night mode version):

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And here’s a comparison between the Night mode result on the Galaxy S9 and a Galaxy S10+ (swipe left for the S10+ version):

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You might notice that the Galaxy S10+ seems to have taken a warmer, more saturated picture compared to the Galaxy S9. And frankly, we prefer the output on the Galaxy S9, although opinions on which one looks better will depend from person to person. Furthermore, the difference won’t be a concern for anyone unless they’re looking at pictures taken by the two phones side by side.

Galaxy Note 9 should also get the same update

In addition to the dedicated Night mode, the update also adds the option to adjust the level of background blur in Live Focus mode using the front camera. We will hopefully see a similar update making its way to the Galaxy Note 9 in the coming weeks — that such an update will come is guaranteed, but it remains to be seen how long it will take.

Galaxy S9 owners will also have to wait a bit before the June update arrives in their country. It’s available in Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines at the moment, and a wider rollout may take a few days to happen. You can check if the update is out for you by opening the Settings app on your S9 or S9+, selecting Software update, then tapping the Download updates manually option.

Galaxy S9

• Model: SM-G960F
• Dimensions: 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5mm
• Display: 5.8” (146.5mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Exynos 9810
• Camera: 12 MP, CMOS OIS (F1.5/F2.4)

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Galaxy S9+

• Model: SM-G965F
• Dimensions: 157.7 x 73.8 x 8.5 mm
• Display: 6.2” (158.1mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Exynos 9810
• Camera: 12 MP, CMOS Dual OIS (F1.5/F2.4) & Telephoto: 12MP AF F2.4)

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These renders may confirm your worst Galaxy Note 10 fear

Samsung removing the 3.5mm headphone jack from the Galaxy Note 10 is now being viewed as a strong possibility. Reports from multiple sources who have been right on many accounts in the past suggest that this is going to happen. The first Galaxy Note 10 renders that were leaked online last week were also sans the jack.

Some 3D case renders for the Galaxy Note 10 have also leaked out from China. Likewise, they also seem to confirm the worst Galaxy Note 10 fear that many Samsung fans have right now.

3D Galaxy Note 10 case renders leaked

Fans looking forward to Samsung’s second flagship of the year aren’t mentally prepared for this omission. It would have been another thing had Samsung done the same for the Galaxy S10. It would then made it crystal clear that the Galaxy Note 10 wouldn’t come with a 3.5mm headphone jack as well.

That’s obviously not the case. As we’ve already discussed, the decision to remove the jack from the Galaxy Note 10 may end up disappointing many of Samsung’s most loyal customers. If these leaks are anything to go by, Samsung seems to be willing to take that risk.

These 3D Galaxy Note 10 case renders have been leaked online by @UniverseIce. Take a closer look and you’ll see that there doesn’t seem to be a 3.5mm headphone jack. The cutouts that you see are most likely for the mics. These renders also subscribe to the theory that the Galaxy Note 10 is going to have an iPhone-like vertical rear camera system.

With Samsung even ditching the headphone jack on affordable devices like the Galaxy M40, it can be argued that it’s only a matter of time before a similar decision is made for the flagship series as well. If the Galaxy Note 10 does indeed ditch the headphone jack, you all know what that means for the Galaxy S11 then.

Those who are still holding out on hope may choose to believe that all of these leaks are based on a Galaxy Note 10 prototype and that the final version will retain the 3.5mm headphone jack. There may not be enough clarity on this until more substantial leaks surface.

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Galaxy J7 (2017) Android Pie update begins rolling out

Following the release of the Android Pie update for the Galaxy J7 Pro, Samsung is now updating the Galaxy J7 (2017) with Pie. The Galaxy J7 Pro is a slightly more feature-packed Galaxy J7 (2017), so it’s not surprising that the Pie update for the two devices is coming out in close proximity. The J7 (2017)’s update is currently out in Spain (with software version J730FXXU4CSF1) and should be reaching other markets in the coming weeks.

The Android Pie update for the J7 (2017) comes with One UI 1.1 and the May 2019 security patch. You have the usual One UI features, like a Night mode, rearranged menus for easier access with one hand, navigation gestures, and various other improvements, along with the Digital Wellbeing feature that is available only on One UI 1.1. Digital Wellbeing lets users set limits on how long they use their device and apps on it to help them reduce the time they spend glued to their smartphones.

Galaxy J7 (2017) owners in Spain should be able to download the Pie update over the air. To do that, they need to open the Settings app on the device, select Software update, then tap the Download updates manually option. Major updates such as these are rolled out in stages, so they may have to try downloading it at a later time. Those who are confident enough to manually flash new firmware on their device may download the Pie firmware from our database and skip the wait for the over-the-air release.

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Qualcomm’s next flagship chipset may be made by Samsung

Samsung and Qualcomm share a complicated relationship that is indicative of interdependence among competitors in the tech industry. The Korean company uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon SoCs in many of its products, but it also makes Exynos chipsets that compete with Qualcomm’s offerings. It doesn’t stop there as Samsung Foundry also produces chipsets for some of the company’s rivals, including Qualcomm.

Samsung was Qualcomm’s preferred foundry partner for many years, but the San Diego company went with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for its first 7nm chips last year. Considering Qualcomm’s dominance in the smartphone SoC space, this was a significant setback for Samsung’s foundry business.

However, things may turn in Samsung’s favor once again. According to a report in The Elec, Qualcomm has turned to Samsung to produce its next flagship chipset, rumored to be the Snapdragon 865. It will be made on Samsung’s EUV-based 7nanometer process, with mass production slated to begin by February next year. The Korean company will initially kickstart production at its Hwaseong 17 line before adding exclusive EUV lines in September for mass production.

Qualcomm’s chipsets power a vast majority of Android devices, which makes this a major win for Samsung Foundry. IBM and Nvidia have already opted for Samsung to produce their next-generation chipsets, so things are starting to look good for the world’s No.2 in the global foundry market.

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Galaxy M40 is Samsung’s cheapest phone without a headphone jack

Slowly but surely, Samsung is preparing to get rid of the 3.5 mm headphone jack on its smartphones. The company started the cleansing with its flagship flip phones in China and South Korea, following them up with the Galaxy A8s, another device that was released only in South Korea and China. The Galaxy Fold and Galaxy A80 don’t have a headphone jack, either, and the Galaxy M40 has now become the cheapest Galaxy phone to launch without it.

Is China the hotbed for Galaxy phones without a headphone jack?

Interestingly, the Galaxy M40 is simply a rebadged Galaxy A60, an A series phone that was launched in — you guessed it — China. We’ve seen Samsung experimenting with new features on its A series phones before bringing them to flagship phones, including 25W fast charging and dual front cameras, but in this case, the company is doing a different kind of test. It’s one where the company takes away the headphone jack and sees what the consumers think, although it would be rather odd for Samsung to test the waters in China, a country where the company’s market share went lower than 1 percent last year.

Now, the Galaxy M40 has been launched in the Indian market, without the option to connect standard 3.5 mm audio gear. While it ships with USB Type-C earphones in the box, it does not have a 3.5mm to USB Type-C connector. And it makes us wonder: Does this mean the Galaxy Note 10 will indeed come without a headphone jack? It’s very plausible, and while long-time Galaxy Note fans will feel betrayed by the omission, there’s more and more evidence and indications that it’s something Samsung will do for sure.

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Galaxy A50 US launch confirmed alongside Galaxy A20 and A10e

We have been hearing about the impending Galaxy A50 US launch for a few weeks now. It was evident that Samsung was thinking about bringing its new premium mid-range handsets to North America.

It launched the Galaxy A20, Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A70 in Canada just last week. Samsung today confirmed the Galaxy A50 launch for the United States. That’s not all, it’s also bringing the Galaxy A20 and Galaxy A10e to the country.

Galaxy A50 US launch confirmed for June 13

Samsung has confirmed today that the Galaxy A50 will be available in the United States starting June 13 for $349.99. As expected, the handset is going to be available through Verizon, the country’s largest mobile carrier. Samsung does say that the Galaxy A50 will be available from other carriers in the coming weeks.

The Galaxy A50 is a pretty sold device. As we mentioned in our Galaxy A50 review, it’s the most value-for-money mid-range device from Samsung yet. It features a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display in addition to an Exynos 9610 processor with up to 6GB of RAM. It touts a triple camera system at the back with a 25-megapixel primary, 8-megapixel ultra-wide, and 5-megapixel depth sensor. Additional features include a 4,000 mAh battery and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Samsung is also bringing the Galaxy A20 and the Galaxy A10e to the United States for $249.99 and $179.99 respectively. The former features a 6.4-inch Infinity-V display with a 4,000mAh battery, a 13-megapixel rear camera and 32GB storage. The Galaxy A10e has a 5.83-inch Infinity-V display with an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 3,000mAh battery. Both devices will also be sold through other carriers and retailers in the coming weeks.

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Samsung Galaxy M20 vs Galaxy M30 vs Galaxy M40 specs comparison

The Galaxy M40 is the costliest, most powerful smartphone to grace Samsung’s Galaxy M lineup that debuted in India in February this year. The M40 is a rebadged Galaxy A60, one of the many mid-range Galaxy smartphones Samsung launched this year. It’s missing out on what was perhaps the best part of the Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M30: A 5,000 mAh battery, the biggest we’ve seen yet on a budget phone from the Korean giant.

Sadly, the M40 is also missing a headphone jack, and a lot of consumers could end up striking the M40 off their list based on just that one aspect. The Galaxy M40 does have some features to boast about, like the Snapdragon 675 chipset and the same triple rear camera setup from the much costlier Galaxy A70, along with an Infinity-O display similar to that of the Galaxy S10 (only with the hole placed on the left corner of the screen).

And those interested in seeing how the Galaxy M40 compares to its predecessors on paper can do that in the specs comparison table below. You can also check out our initial impressions of the device in this hands-on post.

Galaxy M20 vs Galaxy M30 vs Galaxy M40 specs comparison

Galaxy M20

• Model: SM-M205F
• Dimensions: 156.6 x 74.5 x 8.8mm
• Display: 6.3"(160.02mm) TFT
• CPU: Exynos 7904
• Camera: 13 MP, CMOS F 1.9 & 5 MP, CMOS F2.2 Ultra Wide

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Galaxy M30

• Model: SM-M305F
• Dimensions: 159 x 75.1 x 8.4mm
• Display: 6.38"(162mm) LCD
• CPU: Exynos 7885
• Camera: 13 MP, CMOS

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Galaxy M40 initial impressions: One too many limitations for the price

When we were first handed out Galaxy M40 units at Samsung India’s briefing event for the fourth Galaxy M smartphone, it took some time for us to find out that the M40 doesn’t have a headphone jack. Samsung kept the part about the headphone jack–or the lack thereof–out of its presentation, instead focusing on aspects like the triple rear camera setup, the Infinity-O display, and the Snapdragon 675 that powers the M40.

And while I didn’t pay much heed to the lack of a headphone jack initially, a few hours later I started wondering how Samsung was expecting to sell a budget phone with a headphone jack in the Indian market. Granted, the Galaxy M40 is more of a lower mid-range device than a budget one and has a matching price tag, but not being able to connect traditional wired audio gear is a rather big limitation that could turn off a lot of prospective consumers.

Of course, it would be unfair to pass judgement on a smartphone based on just one limitation. I’ve been using the Galaxy M40 as my primary device for a few days, and this hands-on will tell you my initial impressions of the phone. A review will follow soon.

LCD punch hole display that lacks the charm of an AMOLED panel

The 6.3-inch Infinity-O display on the Galaxy M40 is an LCD panel, and while it’s not a boring display by any means, it does have some backlight bleed around the punch hole and at the bottom of the display that you wouldn’t see on an AMOLED display. The bezels are quite small at the top and the side, though, which makes it feel quite compact for a device with a 6.3-inch screen.

Here’s something interesting: The Galaxy M40 has no earpiece grill for calls. It employs what Samsung calls ‘On Display Sound Technology’, and it looks like Samsung has just hidden the earpiece under the display, as calls sound very hollow. The lack of an earpiece grill doesn’t seem to really help further shave off bezel, but it works as a marketing gimmick I guess.

Where the Galaxy M40 has impressed me in my short time with it is in the performance department. The Snapdragon 675 is a very capable chipset, and combined with 6GB of RAM, the M40 doesn’t have any hiccups in day-to-day use. It also runs PUBG at the maximum graphics settings with a smooth frame rate, although the frame rate setting maxes out on ultra so you won’t be able to access the Extreme option found on more powerful devices.

No headphone jack, not-so-big battery

The Galaxy M40 comes bundled with USB Type-C earphones in the box, but Samsung has conspicuously left out a Type-C to 3.5 mm converter, meaning you will have to buy one yourself to use your existing wired headphones with the device. And what’s even worse is that the M40, unlike the previous M series phones or the new Galaxy A smartphones, has a hybrid SIM slot instead of two dedicated SIM slots and a microSD slot. Samsung says it has been able to make the M40 compact and thin by removing the headphone jack, but is a slimmer design a high priority for consumers?

The battery on the Galaxy M40 isn’t very big, either. At 3,500 mAh, it’s a whopping 1,500 mAh smaller than the battery on the M20 and M30. The M30 with its 6.4-inch display and a 5,000 mAh battery is only slightly larger than the M40, and combined with the hybrid SIM slot, it’s proof that removing the headphone jack doesn’t really offer any meaningful benefits. Thankfully, the Snapdragon 675 is an efficient chipset, so I was able to get six hours of screen time with over a day of total usage after the first full charge single charge.

Galaxy M40 feels like a device with many compromises

I can’t really say much about other aspects of the Galaxy M40, like the triple rear camera setup, without putting the phone through its paces, so you’ll need to wait for our review to find out if the Galaxy M40 is a compelling package. But, to be honest, I can already see what my verdict will be. The Galaxy A50 is a better option, thanks to its AMOLED display, bigger battery, and traditional features like the headphone jack and dual SIM slots in addition to a microSD slot, all for a lower price. The M40 just feels overpriced in comparison, and I have a feeling it will end up being the least successful Galaxy M series smartphone yet.

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Galaxy M40 vs Galaxy A50 specs: An interesting internal conflict

Sitting at the top of the Galaxy M lineup, it’s not surprising that the Galaxy M40 comes close to the Galaxy A50 on the hardware front. It’s actually a rather interesting conflict between the two phones. It’s rare to see Samsung offering smartphones in different lineups in a similar price range, but that’s what it’s doing with the Galaxy M40 and Galaxy A50.

No headphone jack on the Galaxy M40 may be its Achilles heel

However, the Galaxy A50 does have an upper hand, especially as it has a lower price for the base model. It comes with a Super AMOLED display, a bigger battery, and, most importantly, a headphone jack. The Galaxy M40 is Samsung’s first budget phone that’s missing the headphone jack. Samsung India told us that not having a headphone jack allowed them to make the device just 7.9 mm thick, the slimmest in the segment, but consumers won’t see it like that. Not to mention the A50 has a 7.7 mm profile and a 0.1-inch larger screen along with a headphone jack.

The M40 also has an LCD display instead of a Super AMOLED panel and a battery smaller than that of the A50, which is a shame considering one of the best features of the Galaxy M20 and M30 was their 5,000 mAh battery. It gets points for the Snapdragon 675 under the hood, along with a higher-resolution primary rear camera, but that’s pretty much it. And, well, the physical fingerprint sensor is also an advantage. Optical in-display fingerprint sensors, like the one in the Galaxy A50, are quite inaccurate and slow, making them a very poor alternative to physical sensors.

We’ll have a proper verdict on whether the Galaxy M40 can hold its own against the Galaxy A50 in our full review, but for now, we’ve put together a table to show you how the spec sheets of the two phones compare. You can also check how the M40 compares to its predecessors (the M10, M20, and M30) and see our initial impressions of the device.

Galaxy M40 vs Galaxy A50 specs comparison

Specs	Galaxy A50	Galaxy M40
Display	6.4-inch Infinity-U Super AMOLED, Full HD+ 1080×2340 pixels, 19:9	6.3-inch Infinity-O LCD, Full HD+ 1080×2340 pixels, 19:9
Processor	Exynos 9610, octa-core (4×2.3GHz Cortex-A73, 4×1.6GHz Cortex-A53), Mali-G72 MP3 GPU	Snapdragon 675, octa-core (2×2.0GHz Kyro 460 Gold, 6×1.7GHz Kyro 260 Silver), Adreno 612 GPU
RAM	4/6GB	6GB
Rear Camera	Camera 1: 25MP, F1.7 Camera 2: 8MP ultra-wide (123 degrees), F2.2 Camera 3: 5MP depth, F2.2	Camera 1: 32MP, F1.7 Camera 2: 8MP ultra-wide (123 degrees), F2.2 Camera 3: 5MP depth, F2.2
Front Camera	25MP, F2.0	16MP, F2.0
Storage	64GB, microSD slot (up to 512GB)	128GB, microSD slot (up to 512GB)
Software	Android 9 Pie, Samsung One UI 1.1	Android 9 Pie, Samsung One UI 1.1
Battery	4,000 mAh, fast wired charging (15 watts)	3,500 mAh, fast wired charging (15W)
Connectivity	4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack, dual SIM	4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac, USB Type-C, Hybrid dual SIM slot
Dimensions	158.5×74.7×7.7 mm, 186g	–
Other features	Dolby Atmos (wired audio), facial recognition, in-display optical fingerprint sensor	Dolby Atmos (wired audio), facial recognition, fingerprint sensor (rear)

 

Galaxy A50

• Model: SM-A505F
• Dimensions: 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7mm
• Display: 6.4"(162.1mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Exynos 9610
• Camera: 25 MP, CMOS F1.7 & 5MP, CMOS F2.2 Depth & 8MP, CMOS F2.2 Ultrawide

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Galaxy M40 price and release date in India confirmed

Following the unveiling of its fourth Galaxy M series handset today, Samsung has confirmed the Galaxy M40 price and release date in India. Like its predecessors, the Galaxy M40 isn’t going to be sold offline.

Samsung is sticking to the online flash sale model that appears to have worked very well for the Galaxy M series so far. The Galaxy M40 appears to be a decent lower mid-range device. Just how well it performs in the market depends largely on whether customers feel the price Samsung is charging for it is fair.

Galaxy M40 price and release date

Samsung’s newest Galaxy M device features a 6.3-inch Full HD+ LCD Infinity-O display with the cutout housing a 16-megapixel front camera. It’s powered by a Snapdragon 675 processor hooked up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

It has the same triple camera system at the back as the Galaxy A70. The setup includes a 32-megapixel f/1.7 aperture primary sensor in addition to an 8 megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide and 5-megapixel f/2.2 depth sensor. The Galaxy M40 also features a 3,500mAh battery and a fingerprint sensor at the back. It runs Android Pie with Samsung’s One UI 1.1.

Do check out our hands-on of the Galaxy M40 to find out more about Samsung’s latest challenger for the affordable market. You will be able to purchase the Galaxy M40 in India from Samsung’s online store and Amazon starting June 18th for Rs. 19,990 (~$290).

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Galaxy M40 official in India with Infinity-O display, no headphone jack

The fourth smartphone in Samsung’s Galaxy M lineup has been made official in India today. The Galaxy M40 carries the same specs and design as the Galaxy A60, only missing out on a physical Bixby key. The M40, unlike other Galaxy M smartphones, falls in the lower mid-range segment as a result, making it the most feature-packed offering in the lineup.

6.3-inch Infinity-O display powered by the Snapdragon 675 SoC

The Galaxy M40 comes with a 6.3-inch Infinity-O Full HD+ LCD display, which has a cutout for the 16MP front camera on the left side and a 91%+ screen-to-body ratio. Under the hood, there’s a Snapdragon 675 running the show, with two Kyro 460 Gold cores clocked at 2.0GHz and six Kyro 460 Silver cores clocked at 1.7GHz. It’s accompanied by 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage (expandable by 512GB).

The back of the phone holds the same triple camera setup as the Galaxy A70 – there’s a 32MP F1.7 primary camera flanked by an 8MP 123-degree ultra-wide F2.2 sensor and a 5MP F2.2 depth sensor for bokeh photography. There’s also a fingerprint sensor on the back of the Galaxy M40, and a 3,500 mAh battery (with fast charging) keeps the lights on.

No headphone jack on the Galaxy M40

Sadly, the device does not have a headphone jack, which is a major omission for a device launching in the heavily competitive sub-$300 smartphone segment in India. The Galaxy M40 runs Android Pie with One UI 1.1 out of the box and should be eligible for the Android Q update later this year. The phone is 7.9 mm thick and weighs 168 grams.

The Galaxy M40 will go on sale in India on June 18th from Amazon and Samsung’s online store. Like previous M series phones, it won’t be sold offline and only be available via a flash sale model, at least initially. There will be two color options: Midnight Blue and Seawater Blue, both with a gradient effect.

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New Galaxy S9+ update brings June 2019 security patch

There’s a new Galaxy S9+ update rolling out today which brings the latest security maintenance release. Samsung detailed the June 2019 security patch last week. It has started rolling it out to compatible devices.

We have seen the June patch being rolled out for devices like the Galaxy A30, Galaxy Tab Active 2 and the Galaxy Tab S5e over the past week. Many more are set to receive it in the coming days. The Galaxy S9 series is obviously on that list.

New Galaxy S9+ update is rolling out

Samsung is now rolling out firmware version G965FXXU5CSF2 for the Galaxy S9+. It brings the security patch for the month of June 2019. This firmware is currently rolling out in Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. It’s also available for download from our firmware section.

The security patch for the month of June 2019 brings fixes for eight critical vulnerabilities that were discovered in Android OS. More than a dozen high-risk vulnerabilities have been addressed as well. Samsung also patched 11 vulnerabilities and exposures in its own software.

It’s only a matter of time now before this new Galaxy S9+ update is rolling out in more markets across the globe. Samsung will gradually release this update over-the-air in the coming days. It goes without saying that the Galaxy S9 will receive it in the near future as well. We’ll be sure to let you know when that happens.

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Daily Deal: 47% off JBL Xtreme Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

This is a deal worthy of your cash. The JBL Xtreme is a powerful portable speaker with good sound quality. JBL is part of the Harman Kardon brand, which has been a part of the Samsung family since 2016. It offers some nice features in addition to good sound quality, such as allowing you to connect up to three devices at the same time so you and your friends can take turns picking songs. The battery is not only good for 15 hours of playtime but is also able to charge your mobile device too!

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Samsung launches a G-Sync compatible curved gaming monitor

Samsung has announced a new gaming monitor at E3 2019, the annual gaming expo held at Los Angeles. The new 27-inch CRG5 monitor is the company’s first to ship with compatibility for Nvidia G-Sync. The CRG5 joins Samsung’s full line of innovative curved gaming displays, which also includes the behemoth 49-inch super-wide CRG9.

Samsung CRG5 gaming monitor

Samsung’s new CRG5 gaming monitor features a curved, 27-inch VA (vertical alignment) panel with a Full HD resolution (1,920 x 1,080). It has a 1500R display curvature, providing an immersive gaming experience with a 178-degree viewing angle. The monitor comes with a “lightning-fast” 240Hz refresh rate and a reasonably quick 4ms gray-to-gray pixel response time. Samsung also promises a 3000:1 contrast ratio, and a peak brightness of 300 nits.

For connections, the CRG5 has a DisplayPort 1.2, two HDMI 2.0 ports and a dedicated 3.5mm audio jack. Compatibility for Nvidia G-Sync means the monitor can deliver a smooth, tear-free, low-latency gameplay if you use an Nvidia GPU that support G-Sync, such as the GTX 10-series or RTX 20-series graphics cards. Additional features include display presets specially calibrated for different games genres. Users can further create three custom display profiles.

The CRG5, which features a minimal bezel design on three sides and a sturdy, ergonomic stand, will go on sale globally in Q3 2019. It will be available in dark blue gray color with a price tag of $399.99.

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