Samsung The Sero and two more The Frame TVs launch in Spain

Samsung’s lifestyle TV with a rotatable 43-inch display, The Sero, is now available in Spain after debuting outside of South Korea last week. Along with it come two more diagonals for Samsung’s other lifestyle TV, The Frame, adding up to a total of six.

As of this writing, The Frame is listed in Samsung’s online shop in every diagonal, but pricing details are missing for the new 32-inch model. The other addition to the lineup is also the largest with a 75-inch diagonal. It costs 2,677 euros after a discount that slashes the original 2,999 euros price. Meanwhile, The Sero is available in Spain for 1,499 euros.

Two Samsung TVs for different lifestyles

Even though both The Sero and The Frame are categorized by Samsung as ‘lifestyle TVs,’ they have very different designs and aim to satisfy two different demographics, or indeed lifestyles. The Sero is a TV made for smartphone owners who want to mirror content from their phones to the bigger screen. The Sero has a rotating display that changes from portrait to landscape orientations automatically. It comes with a base that hides a 60-watt speaker system.

In contrast, The Frame has a less conspicuous design. Its main purpose is to blend in with the environment and pass as a picture frame, hence the name. It has an Art Store and Samsung Spain only recently renewed the collection of art from the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. Check the links below for more details.

• Buy The Sero from Samsung Spain
• Buy The Frame from Samsung Spain

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Galaxy S20+ 5G selling for its lowest price yet on Amazon for today only

Have you been thinking about buying a Galaxy S20+ 5G? You might want to consider Amazon’s “Deal of the Day” on Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone. It cuts a substantial amount of money on the handset’s full retail price, giving you a great opportunity to pick it up for less than what you’d normally have to pay.

Amazon has these units in stock and is selling them directly. You won’t be buying them from a third-party seller. The units are unlocked directly by Samsung and are 5G compatible with both GSM and CDMA carriers in the United States.

The 128GB Galaxy S20+ 5G normally costs $1,199 in the United States. If you act now, you can get it for $949 from Amazon, that’s an impressive discount of $250. Considering that it has only been a few months since the Galaxy S20 lineup was announced, this is a pretty solid deal.

The handset is available in Cosmic Black, Cosmic Blue and Cosmic Gray colors. Amazon is even offering a $250 discount on the 512GB variant of this handset which can be yours for $1,099. The 512GB variant is only available in Cosmic Black. Remember, you’ll be paying for these devices up front so they won’t be locked to any carrier. You’ll be free to take this phone to any carrier of your choice.

On the fence about buying this device? Check out our Galaxy S20+ review to find out whether or not it’s worth your money. You’ll have to hurry, though, if you want to take advantage of this deal. Amazon’s Deal of the Day on the Galaxy S20+ 5G isn’t going to be available tomorrow.

• Buy Galaxy S20+ 5G 128GB on Amazon
• Buy Galaxy S20+ 5G 512GB on Amazon

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Samsung Brazil confirms 64GB Galaxy A11, Galaxy A21s, available today

Two of Samsung’s most recent budget phones, the Galaxy A11 and Galaxy A21s, have been officially launched in Brazil. The two devices are available starting today and support pages on Samsung’s Brazil portal are already live.

Once the store pages themselves will also be up and running, customers in Brazil will be able to buy the Galaxy A11 and Galaxy A21s for 1,699 real ($345) and 1,999 real ($406), respectively.

A Galaxy A11 with 64GB of storage

The Galaxy A11 has already been launched in a couple of markets but this is the first time, as far as we’re aware, when Samsung mentions a second storage variant with a capacity higher than 32GB. According to Samsung Brazil, the Galaxy A11 has 64GB of storage and 3GB of RAM instead of 32GB of memory. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A21s in Brazil has the expected 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Both phones have a microSD slot capable of reading cards of up to 1TB.

Although the Galaxy A21s isn’t a lot more expensive than the A11, it does offer better hardware all around, so it might be worth the extra investment. Compared to the Galaxy A11, the Galaxy A21s has a slightly bigger (by 0.1-inch) display, an Exynos 850 chipset, higher-resolution cameras, and a larger-by-1000mAh battery.

Samsung is launching the Galaxy A11 in Brazil in black, blue, and red. The Galaxy A21s has a black, blue, or white finish.

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No, One UI 2.5 isn’t going to put ads on your lock screen

There are some rather concerning reports going around today, suggesting that Samsung might put ads on the lock screen in One UI 2.5. Lock screen ads have long been used by manufacturers that sell really cheap devices. That’s how they make up the margins that they give up on selling the actual hardware.

Samsung does make a lot of entry-level devices, even ones that cost around $100, but it has never resorted to putting ads on the lock screen. For starters, doing that wouldn’t befit a company of Samsung’s stature, and given the incredible volumes that it ships, it can probably make the numbers work even on devices that it doesn’t have a high profit margin on.

A joke that got lost in translation

So would the company really start doing this with One UI 2.5? For those who haven’t been keeping track, One UI 2.5 is going to arrive in the second half of this year. The Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Fold 2 will likely be the first devices to ship with it out of the box.

All of the hype around Samsung introducing lock screen ads with One UI 2.5 can be traced back to this post on its official forums for South Korea. Dig a little deeper and you find that this was most likely a satirical take on something else that happened today. Samsung does seem to have pushed an ad to users in South Korea inside the native Weather app which has caused a lot of backlash on the forum.

“I feel like I was invading my personal space without my permission,” said one user about the Weather app ad, “Is this courtesy of someone who bought a 1.3 million won phone?” said another. Excuse the wonky machine translations, but you get the idea. There are dozens of posts on the forum expressing displeasure about the banner ad in the Weather app.

Some members have even discussed that perhaps it wasn’t Samsung had pushed this ad in the first place. Since Weather News, the company that provides weather data for the app in South Korea, parses everything from images to weather information, it’s possible that the ad was inserted in that particular spot by Weather News.

Since this was a very hot topic on the forum today, it’s understandable why someone might take a more satirical view on One UI 2.5, going so far as to suggest that users would need to see ads on the lock screen and even wait for 15 seconds to watch a video ad before they can unlock their phone. The post itself where this image was shared as a One UI 2.5 “leak” says (예시) at the end, which literally means “Example.” This joke clearly got lost in translation.

Samsung does have a habit of pushing ads for its products and services in the notifications shade. It has been doing this since 2015 and there’s a very simple way of blocking these ads. However, it’s a bit of a stretch to claim that ads are coming to the lock screen on One UI 2.5. That’s not something we think is going to happen, even on the most affordable of Samsung phones.

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Samsung’s employee exchange program is on hold due to COVID-19

Samsung had to rethink some of its strategies and events amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The company’s Global Strategy Meeting was rescheduled to take place once every year as opposed to being a biyearly event, and the next Unpacked is expected to take place exclusively online. And now as the coronavirus continues to reshape the corporate landscape, Samsung decided to temporarily suspended its Local Expert program as well.

Local Expert is a training program wherein Samsung employees are sent overseas to be trained as local experts. The exchange program has played an important role in Samsung becoming a global company, and it’s only been suspended once before in 1998. Industry watchers fear the long-term effects of the program’s cancelation should COVID-19 continue to cause problems throughout the remainder of the year.

Exchange employees forced to extend their stays

According to Business Korea, a number of local experts/Samsung exchange employees who were scheduled to return from overseas have had their stays extended. The employees that had to replace them are having trouble flying, and so the Local Expert program is essentially frozen in some situations because of COVID-19, with some employees now finding it impossible to return home.

Aside from the exchange program, Samsung Electronics also postponed this year’s skill competition. Once a year, engineers from the company’s main divisions including Consumer Electronics, Display, SDI, and Electro-Mechanics come together to South Korea to showcase their skills and compete with their peers. The annual event has been going on since 2008, but Samsung decided to cancel it for 2020 as COVID-19 has made air travel very difficult.

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US-bound unlocked Galaxy Fold and Z Flip get June 2020 security update

It’s the second week of the month and Samsung’s June 2020 security patch roll-out continues, with the unlocked, US-bound Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip being the latest devices to receive the update. The new firmware for the unlocked Galaxy Fold (SM-F900U1) and Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700U1) carries version numbers F900U1UES3BTE1 and F700U1UES1ATE3, respectively.

The international Galaxy Z Flip got the June 2020 security patch last week, and the Galaxy Fold followed suit only a couple of days later. The new updates don’t bring any new notable additions or changes to the user experience, but the latest security patch fixes a variety of security issues affecting both Android OS and Samsung’s proprietary software. Make sure to download it as soon as possible, and follow this link for more details on what kind of issues are addressed by the June 2020 security patch.

As always, you can download the latest update from SamMobile’s firmware archive. Search for Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip firmware (or click the links), download the right package for your model number/region, and install the update using a Windows PC. Alternatively, you can wait for the update notification to arrive on your foldable phone, or open Settings, go to Software update, and tap Download and install.

Galaxy Fold

• Model: SM-F900F
• Dimensions: Folded: 160.9 x 62.8 x mm
  Unfolded: 160.9 x 117.9 x 7.6 mm
  
• Display: 7.3 inch / 185.42 mm Dynamic AMOLED Display
• CPU: Snapdragon 855
• Camera: 16MP

More specifications

Galaxy Z Flip

• Model: SM-F700F
• Dimensions: Folded: 87.4 x 73.6 x 17.3 mm
  Unfolded: 167.3 x 73.6 x 7.2 mm
  
• Display: 6.7 inch / 170.18 mm Dynamic AMOLED Display
• CPU: Snapdragon 855+
• Camera: 12MP

More specifications

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Samsung wants to bring wireless charging tech to Galaxy A (2021) series

Samsung is going to add wireless charging capabilities to the Galaxy A (2021) mid-range series, according to The Elec citing industry sources. As of now, wireless charging is available only on the company’s flagship phones, but this could change by the end of the year as the popularity and adoption rate of mid-range devices continues to increase.

More seasoned SamMobile readers might be thinking they’re having a déjà vu, as indeed, the idea that Samsung will be giving wireless charging capabilities to its mid-range phones is not entirely new. However, the mobile landscape has changed over the past couple of years, and especially in Q1 2020 in the wake of the COVID-10 pandemic. Mid-range phones have become very popular to the point where the Galaxy A51 outsold the Galaxy S20 in the first quarter.

With rising demand for mid-range solutions and with competitors like Apple fitting its mid-range phones with wireless charging capabilities, the industry expects Samsung to do the same with at least some of its 2021 mid-range phones. Especially the direct sequels to the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71, which will likely be known as the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72.

Samsung is talking with three suppliers, aims to reduce costs

Samsung’s plans to ship its future mid-range phones with wireless charging tech have already been discussed with three wireless charging module suppliers, according to the source. They are Hansol Technics, Amotech, and Chemtronics – the same companies that have supplied Samsung with wireless charging coils for the Galaxy S20 series.

The local media claims that Hansol Technics is leading the charge in terms of designing the mid-range wireless charging module for Samsung’s Galaxy A (2021) smartphones. But pushing mid-range prices into flagship territory would go against the segment’s philosophy, so the company’s goal right now is to develop a cost-effective wireless charging module to fit the cost requirements of the mid-range market. Once the module is designed, it will be mass produced by Hansol Technics who is expected to remain the main supplier for about 1-2 months. Then, Amotech and Chemtronics can fire up their own production lines and push Hansol Technics’ final design into mass production on their own conveyor belts.

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Samsung Galaxy M21 review: Yet another value-packed offering

It’s only been a little over a year since Samsung debuted the new Galaxy M lineup of aggressively priced budget smartphones in the Indian market, but things are already getting quite crowded. This year, Samsung kicked things off by launching the Galaxy M31, a phone we found to be the best offering in the series at the time. But the Galaxy M31’s price tag wasn’t exactly as aggressive as previous Galaxy M series handsets, and Samsung seems to have realized that, which is why it launched the Galaxy M21 a couple of months later.

The Galaxy M21 is more or less a Galaxy M31 with weaker cameras. There’s no macro camera on the Galaxy M21, and the 64MP rear camera on the Galaxy M31 has been replaced by a tad more humble 48MP sensor. Oh, and the selfie camera is now a 20MP unit instead of a 32MP unit. That’s it. The Galaxy M21 has exactly the same specs as the M31 in all other respects, including the gargantuan 6,000 mAh battery, Exynos 9611 octa-core processor, and 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity U display.

For that reason, this is going to be a rather short — and nontraditional — review. Since the two phones are almost exactly the same, you’re probably wondering if the Galaxy M31’s better camera specs are worth it or if you can save some cash by going for the Galaxy M21 instead. And the answer to that comes down to whether or not you want a macro camera on your phone.

That’s because the Galaxy M21 loses practically nothing by having lower-resolution primary rear and selfie cameras. I took a couple of photos with both the Galaxy M31 and Galaxy M21, and, upon comparing them, found that the Galaxy M21 more or less offers the same level of quality. In fact, selfies from the M21 look more pleasing to my eyes thanks to the darker contrast, though they do lose out on some detail in the process in low-light situations.

The Galaxy M31’s photos also have a slightly higher level of detail when you zoom in all the way, but the difference is so minor that it may as well not exist. Furthermore, the M31 manages to control noise a little better in tough low-light conditions, but again, this is something you can only notice if you compare the photos on a big screen, like your PC monitor or a television.

Below is a gallery of photos taken with both the Galaxy M21 and Galaxy M31 (in that order) side by side so you can see for yourself.

The Galaxy M31’s main advantage, of course, is the macro camera at the back. And, if you like taking close-up pictures of your food or just like close-up photography in general, you should go for the Galaxy M31. It doesn’t take high-quality macros, but something is better than nothing, which makes the Galaxy M21 a non-option if a macro camera is on your list of must-haves.

And that’s pretty much the verdict for this review. Want a macro camera? Get the Galaxy M31. Can do without one? The Galaxy M21 is a considerably better deal, especially if your budget is tight. Other than the cameras, it offers the exact same experience, so you can check out our Galaxy M31 review to see how the M21 fares when it comes to the display, performance, audio quality, software, and battery life.

Spoiler alert: It fares pretty well, and it’s the most value-packed offering in Samsung’s Galaxy M lineup yet, one that I heartily recommend.

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Daily Deal: 21% off the Samsung Galaxy S20+

Looking for a new flagship phone? Then you might want to take a look at the Galaxy S20+ 5G, which is now available at a massive 21% discount on Amazon. The Galaxy S20+ ticks all the right boxes – it has a fantastic display that’s not too big nor too small and supports 120Hz refresh rate, excellent cameras that offer high-quality zoom and features such as 8K video recording, and solid performance thanks to the Snapdragon 865 processor under the hood. It’s got excellent battery life as well, in addition to many marquee Samsung features such as Samsung Pay support, water and dust resistance, wireless and reverse wireless charging, stereo speakers, and more.

Check out our Galaxy S20+ review here, then hit the Buy Now button to order one before this limited-time offer runs out!

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Galaxy Fold 2 to use UTG as Samsung works on cheaper foldable glass

Samsung’s next foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold 2, will also be its second such device in a row to utilize Ultra Thin Glass (UTG). At the same time, the industry giant is joining forces with Gorilla Glass manufacturer Corning in order to lower the price of this key foldable smartphone component. While Corning’s solution is still in a developmental phase, sources familiar with the matter now believe its own take on bendable glass will be ready in time for 2021 mobile devices. Samsung first commercialized the foldable phone concept with polyimide, a type of plastics, before the Galaxy Z Flip saw it move to UTG from German manufacturer Schott earlier this year.

More specifically, South Korean insiders claim Samsung Display and Corning already agreed on terms for a new UTG supply chain in the U.S. While it remains to be seen how Corning’s solution fares compared to the one from Schott, the move will undoubtedly result in lowered UTG production costs. Of course, there’s no guarantee the savings from that overhead decrease will immediately be passed over to consumers.

A key step for Samsung’s foldable smartphones

The main takeaway from today’s report is that Samsung has now apparently decided to stick with UTG in the medium term, at least as far as its premium foldable smartphones are concerned. Only two months ago, the company still had doubts about UTG’s viability in the context of Galaxy Fold 2 mass production. However, price was only one of the factors Samsung has been reevaluating in recent months. A much more immediate consideration was the added weight of the final product, South Korean insiders claimed.

Be that as it may, it now appears Samsung will stick with UTG for at least another foldable smartphone generation. It has already placed UTG orders for the Galaxy Fold 2, whereas its new U.S. supply chain run by Corning should at the very least reduce the production costs of the Galaxy Fold 3 and its other foldable smartphones planned for a 2021 release. Improving production efficiency is a key step in making such novel handsets mainstream seeing how devices priced at well over $1,000 can only dream of truly global popularity, which is always the end goal when you’re a company the size of Samsung.

The Galaxy Fold 2 is expected to launch at a new Unpacked event in August, possibly along with the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Tab S7.

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What is the newest Samsung phone? – June 2020

It has often been difficult to keep track of the newest Samsung phone given that the company releases so many throughout the year. Samsung has dozens of models across different series which cater to all price ranges. This page will be updated on a monthly basis to ensure that you can always know what is the newest Samsung phone in each series.

The latest Galaxy Phone in every series

Galaxy Fold

The Galaxy Fold is currently the only device in Samsung’s foldable smartphone series. It went on sale in September 2019 and has been quickly selling out in the markets where it has been available.

Samsung’s first foldable smartphone features a 4.6-inch cover display and a 7.3-inch foldable display. There’s a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor under the hood with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It has a grand total of six cameras. This includes a 10MP on the cover display, a dual 10MP and 8MP camera on the foldable display and a triple 16MP ultra wide, 12MP wide angle and 12MP telephoto camera. Get the full Galaxy Fold specs on our dedicated device page.

The Galaxy Fold costs $1,980 and is available in limited quantities across the globe. You can read our review of the Galaxy Fold to find out if this device is worth purchasing.

Galaxy Z Flip

Samsung’s second foldable smartphone wasn’t launched as part of its Galaxy Fold series. The company decided to launch it as the Galaxy Z Flip instead. The Galaxy Z Flip was released in February and has quickly become one of the most highly sought after foldable smartphones on the market, and for good reason.

As we point out in our Galaxy Z Flip review, the device feels surprisingly normal despite the fact that it can fold in half into something you can easily wrap your hand around. It features 2019 flagship-level specs with a Snapdragon 855+ processor, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. There’s also a 12-megapixel f/1.8 wide-angle camera and a 12-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide camera at the back. Selfie duties are handled by a 10-megapixel f/2.4 camera embedded in a punch hole in the 6.7-inch foldable display. It also has a combined battery capacity of 3,300mAh.

The Galaxy Z Flip is available far more widely than the Galaxy Fold was. It costs $1,380 and comes in three colors – Mirror Purple, Mirror Black and in select markets, Mirror Gold.

Galaxy Note

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ in August 2019. The company released multiple models this time around, something which it hasn’t normally done for this series. These devices will remain the only entrants in the Galaxy Note series until next year when their successor becomes due, unless that Galaxy Note 10 Lite ends up being released.

There are many similarities and a few differences between the two models. The Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ feature a 6.3-inch and 6.8-inch Infinity-O display, 8GB and 12GB RAM, 3,500mAh and 4,300mAh battery respectively. The Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ support 25W and 45W fast charging as well. Both have the same Exynos 9825/Snapdragon 855 setup and the same camera setup with the exception of the 3D ToF sensor on the Note 10+. The camera setup includes a 12MP primary sensor with a 12MP telephoto and a 16MP super wide-angle lens. There’s a 10MP camera on the front. Visit our devices page for the full Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ specs.

The Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ are widely available across the globe. Prices start at $949 and $1099 respectively. There’s also a Galaxy Note 10+ 5G available in select markets. It doesn’t differ in terms of specs. Check out our Galaxy Note 10 review as well as our Galaxy Note 10+ review for a more in-depth analysis of both devices.

Samsung also launched the Galaxy Note 10 Lite in January 2020. Priced at 599 euro (~$670), it features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Infinity-O display, features an Exynos 9810 processor with 6/8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The handset also comes with a 12MP primary, 12MP 2x optical zoom telephoto and 16MP super wide-angle triple camera system in addition to its 32MP front camera.

Galaxy S

 

Much like it did last year, Samsung has launched three separate variants of the Galaxy S20 series in 2020. Therefore, the newest Samsung phones in the Galaxy S lineup are the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and the Galaxy S20 Ultra. The entire lineup is powered by the same Exynos 990/Snapdragon 865 chip with varying RAM and storage options on some variants. It also has a 120Hz refresh rate display. This is also the first time that the entire series is 5G-enabled, only select markets have got units that only support LTE.

The Galaxy S20 is the smallest of the bunch with a 6.2-inch display. Its camera setup consists of a 12-megapixel f/2.8 OIS primary sensor, a 12-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide and a 64-megapixel f/2.0 OIS telephoto camera. There’s a 4,000mAh battery with support for Wireless PowerShare. The handset ships with 12GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

The Galaxy S20+ has a larger 6.7-inch display but the same camera setup with the ToF sensor being the only addition. Both devices have a 10-megapixel front camera while the Galaxy S20+ is also available with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. It also has a larger 4,500mAh battery. Both handsets feature Super Resolution Zoom up to 30X.

Samsung has truly thrown everything and the kitchen skin at the Galaxy S20 Ultra. It has a massive 6.9-inch display and a truly bonkers camera setup. There’s a 108-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide and a 48-megapixel telephoto sensor accompanied by a ToF sensor. A 40-megapixel selfie camera is also present. The 5,000mAh battery is the biggest we have seen yet in a Galaxy S flagship. The handset also touts up to 100X Space Zoom. It’s available in 12GB/128GB and 16GB/512GB configurations.

Prices start at $999 for the Galaxy S20, $1,199 for the Galaxy S20+, and $1,399 for the Galaxy S20 Ultra. Read our Galaxy S20/S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra hands-on reviews to learn more about these devices.

Galaxy S Lite

The Galaxy S10 Lite was added to the family in January 2020. Starting at 649 euro ($720), it comes with a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 855 processor with 6/8GB RAM and 128GB of storage. In addition to its 4,500mAh battery, the handset features the same triple camera setup as the Galaxy A51, which consists of a 48MP primary, 12MP ultrawide and 5MP macro camera. A 32MP front camera is also present.

Galaxy A

Samsung has significantly expanded its Galaxy A series in 2019. It now offers over a dozen smartphones across all price ranges. You can get a entry level device like the Galaxy A10 and a 5G-capable device like the Galaxy A90 5G.

The Galaxy A51 and the Galaxy A71 are currently the latest Galaxy phones in this series. They are the first two of the 2020 Galaxy A series to be unveiled. They come with a new macro camera and get an Infinity-O display as well.

Samsung first made the Galaxy A70s available in India for the equivalent of $412. We already have a hands-on preview of the Galaxy A70s which details our first impressions of this premium mid-range device.

Galaxy M

Samsung introduced its Galaxy M lineup earlier this year. It’s a new budget lineup aimed primarily at India with features that were previously never seen on devices in this price range from Samsung. The series is also unique in that Samsung only sells the Galaxy M devices online.

Launched in June 2020, the Galaxy M01 has a 5.7-inch HD+ IPS LCD Infinity-V display, a Snapdragon 439 processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. It runs Android 10 with One UI 2.0. It also features a 13MP + 2MP dual camera system at the back in addition to a 5-megapixel selfie camera.

The Galaxy M11 has a 6.4-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a Snapdragon 450 processor, 3/4GB RAM and 32/64GB storage. Powered by Android 10 and One UI 2.0, the handset features a 13MP + 5MP + 2MP triple camera system at the back in addition to an 8-megapixel selfie camera.

Priced at the equivalent of $120 and $145 respectively, the Galaxy M01 and Galaxy M11 are now available for purchase in India.

Bear in mind that this list only tells you about the newest Samsung phone in every series, not what’s the best in a given price range. It’s to show you what the latest phone is so that you know what to look out for when buying a new Samsung smartphone.

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UK government is in talks with Samsung to replace Huawei network gear

Amid trade tensions between China and the US, the UK government is talking to Samsung, NEC, and other telecom infrastructure suppliers. These firms could step in and plug the hole that will be left by the removal of Huawei products from telecom networks in the country. The government had ordered the removal of all Huawei components due to data security issues.

Cellular operator BT has started using Ericsson network equipment, while O2 has awarded the new contracts to Nokia. BT has already committed to removing all Huawei network gear by 2023. The UK government is also planning to ban the use of Huawei components from non-core networks. The Chinese firm recently participated in a significant lobbying effort in the UK via Huawei-friendly interests.

Currently, only Ericsson, Huawei, and Nokia are capable of providing end-to-end network equipment. To overcome this problem, BT and Vodafone are backing the O-RAN open standards specifications for the future so that components from multiple vendors could be used in the same network. This is where Samsung could step in and provide LTE and 5G network gear to telecom firms in the UK.

Samsung is strengthening its 5G network business

2020 might be a decisive year for Samsung’s 5G network business. The South Korean firm currently has the highest number of granted 5G patents in the world. To improve its 5G technology even further, it has partnered with Marvell, NetLiner, and Xilinx, and acquired TeleWorld Solutions. The company has supplied 5G network gear to telecom firms in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the US.

Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Taiwan have also decided to strip out Huawei-made components from telecom networks in their respective countries. The UK has proposed a plan to Washington to form a D10 group of 10 countries, including G7 countries and Australia, India, and South Korea. This group could create a solution to form an alternative source of 5G network components and other necessary goods.

Samsung expects the growing demand for 5G to grow its overall business in the future. It recently broke 5G records when it achieved download speeds of 8.5Gbps through its mmWave network during a test in South Korea.

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Galaxy S9 and S9+ One UI 2.1 update could release this week

Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ owners could get the One UI 2.1 update in Korea later this week, according to one of Samsung’s community moderators. Samsung had confirmed a few weeks back that it was targeting a June release for the Galaxy S9 and Note 9’s One UI 2.1 update, and it seems the company will be sticking to schedule, at least for the Galaxy S9 and S9+.

Samsung has also seemingly confirmed that the One UI 2.1 update will bring the Pro video camera mode to Samsung’s 2018 flagships. However, it remains to be seen if it will be the full-fledged version with support for adjusting shutter speed or a basic version that newer non-flagship phones have received with One UI 2.1. We really hope it’s the former, as Pro mode video recording was available on the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9 before it was taken away with the Android Pie and One UI 1.0 update, a move that reeked of anti-consumer antics.

As is often the case, just because Samsung says an update will be released in a specified time frame doesn’t mean it will actually happen. There could be a few delays along the way, and it could also take a few weeks for the update to arrive in markets outside South Korea. Whatever happens, we will keep you posted, so stay tuned.

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Samsung launches Galaxy Tab S6 Lite in India, here’s how much it costs

Samsung had launched the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite in Europe and Indonesia two months ago. Last month, the tablet was launched in the Netherlands and the US. The company has now launched the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite in India, and it is available for pre-order through Amazon in the country.

The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is priced at INR 27,999 (around $370) for the 64GB variant with Wi-Fi only connectivity, while the variant with LTE is priced at INR 31,999 (around $423). It will be available in three colors: Angora Blue, Chiffon Pink, and Oxford Gray. The tablet will be available for pre-order starting today from Amazon.in and Samsung eStore.

The new tablet will be available for purchase in India starting June 17 from Samsung eStore, Samsung Opera Store, and other online retailers. Those who pre-book the device can also buy the Galaxy Buds+ for just INR 2,999 (worth INR 11,900) or the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Book Cover for INR 2,500 (worth INR 4,999).

Galaxy Tab S6 Lite features, specifications

The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is a cut-down version of the Galaxy Tab S6. It sports a 10.4-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2000 x 1200 pixels and comes with an S Pen. The tablet features an aluminum body and a Gorilla Glass panel at the front. It runs Android 10 with One UI 2.0 and is equipped with the Exynos 9611 processor. It has 4GB RAM, 64GB storage space, and a microSD card slot.

It has a 5MP front-facing camera and an 8MP rear-facing camera, and both cameras can record 1080p 30fps videos. The tablet features AKG-tuned stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos audio. Connectivity features include GPS, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, a USB 2.0 Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It lacks a fingerprint reader, so you’ll have to rely on Face Unlock or other forms of authentication. A 7,040mAh battery powers the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite.

Samsung Kids, a feature on the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, allows set daily playtime allowances for kids. Parents can restrict access to certain apps and introduce their kids to a range of learning apps and games without compromising digital safety.

• Pre-order Galaxy Tab S6 Lite from Amazon.in
• Pre-order Galaxy Tab S6 Lite from Samsung eStore

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