Samsung designed its new USB-C chargers for extreme energy efficiency

Power efficiency isn’t the first thing that comes into the mind when we look at a smartphone charger. Most people think about how fast a charger can fill up their smartphone’s battery or how convenient it is to use. However, Samsung has designed its new USB Type-C chargers to be as energy-efficient as possible to reduce power waste.

Samsung thinks that small adjustments to our daily routines could lead to significant environmental benefits. So, the company has developed chargers that are power-efficient while they are charging a device and when they’re not. Moreover, the South Korean brand’s new chargers are made by recycled material and are safe from fire and other such hazards while being aesthetically pleasing.

Galaxy smartphones’ chargers feature fast charging, and some of them provide 15W, 25W, and even 45W of power, thereby saving your time. While they’re charging your smartphone, they operate at the energy efficiency level of over 80 percent, meeting the European Union’s standard for Level VI ErP (Energy-Related Products) certification.

Even when a charger is not connected to a phone, it ends up drawing power from the socket. Standby power consumption is said to be a significant contributor to power waste. So, the company has embedded software into the charger that puts it to sleep when it is not connected to a device. When the software detects a connected device, it wakes up the charger.

Plastic waste is a massive problem for the whole world, so Samsung is using recycled materials such as PCM (Post-Consumer Material) for manufacturing smartphone chargers. This helps in reducing the amount of potentially harmful substances are produced while manufacturing plastic. Samsung claims that it has used over 5,000 tons of PCM to make smartphone chargers.

Samsung engineers hope that consumers also look at power efficiency ratings of smartphone chargers while choosing a new smartphone and make an environmentally conscious decision to make the world a greener place.

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Here’s how much Galaxy A21s would cost in India

Since the unveiling of the Galaxy A21s last month, the phone has been announced for Brazil, Russia, Spain, and Vietnam. Now, the phone is ready to hit the Indian market as soon as next week. We had reported yesterday that India could get a 4GB RAM variant of the phone. Now, the Indian pricing of the Galaxy A21s has been leaked.

According to a new report, the 4GB RAM variant of the Galaxy A21s would be priced at INR 16,999 (around $225), while the variant with 6GB RAM would be priced at INR 18,999 (around $250). It doesn’t look like Samsung will launch the Galaxy A21s variant with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage in India.

Galaxy A21s: A recap of specifications

The Galaxy A21s is a mid-range smartphone with Android 10 (and One UI 2) and the new 8nm Exynos 850 processor. You get 4GB/6GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, and a microSD card slot with the phone. It has a 13MP front-facing camera with F2.2 aperture and Full HD video recording. At the rear, the phone has a 48MP+8MP+2MP+2MP quad-camera setup.

The phone sports a 6.5-inch PLS TFT LCD screen with HD+ resolution (1600×720 pixels) and a punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner to accommodate the selfie camera. The Galaxy A21s has a rear-mounted capacitive fingerprint reader. The phone has two SIM card slots, LTE, GPS, Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, a USB Type-C port, and a headphone jack. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery.

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Galaxy Tab S7 leaked renders show what Samsung’s next tablet looks like

It’s not uncommon for CAD renders of unannounced products to surface ahead of the official launch. We have been hearing about the Galaxy Tab S7 for a couple of months now. Samsung is due to launch its next flagship tablet in the near future.

Several Galaxy Tab S7 leaked renders have been posted online today, giving us an idea of what Samsung’s next flagship tablet might look like. Spoiler alert: it’s not all that different from the Galaxy Tab S6.

Our first look at the Galaxy Tab S7

The renders, sourced from @Onleaks by Pigtou, show a design that’s not that different from the Galaxy Tab S6. Since it’s a flagship product, we know that the Galaxy Tab S7 will have a metal and glass build. There’s also a groove at the back for the S Pen in addition to a dual camera system which also appears to have an LED flash.

These renders apparently show the 11-inch Galaxy Tab S7. We have exclusively revealed that there’s also going to be a 12.4-inch Galaxy Tab S7+. The dimensions of this particular tablet are said to be 253.7 x 165.3 x 6.3 mm (7.7mm thick with the camera bump). If these dimensions are accurate, the Galaxy Tab S7 is going to be thicker than its predecessor, which was 5.7mm thin.

The design is very familiar overall with the antenna lines at the top and bottom. While some were expecting Samsung to use an Infinity-O panel on the tablet so that the bezels could be slimmer, the Galaxy Tab S7 evidently has chunky bezels. The camera is apparently on the right bezel which means that it would be facing straight at you when using the tablet in landscape mode.

As far as the Galaxy Tab S7’s specs are concerned, we can expect the Snapdragon 865 to be onboard, in addition, to support for 5G. A recent report revealed that the 11-inch Galaxy Tab S7 is going to have a 7,760mAh battery which is around 10% bigger than that on the Galaxy Tab S6.

Pricing and availability information is not yet available but we suspect it won’t be long before Samsung makes the Galaxy Tab S7 official.

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Samsung Galaxy A31 hands-on: Bye bye Exynos, hello MediaTek

Last year, Samsung launched a number of smartphones in the Galaxy A series targeting all kinds of price points. The Galaxy A30 was among the first smartphones to be launched in the new lineup, but it flew under the radar as customers flocked to the more appealing Galaxy A50 or to something like the more affordable Galaxy A10.

Of course, whether or not a phone sees plenty of sales doesn’t usually factor into Samsung’s decision to make a sequel. The company launched the Galaxy A30s a few months after the Galaxy A30, and this year, it launched the Galaxy A31. The Galaxy A31 brings a number of upgrades over the Galaxy A30 and A30s, such as a quad camera setup and a sizable increase in battery capacity (from 4,000 mAh to 5,000 mAh), along with newer software out of the box.

Galaxy A31 first impressions: Exynos is out, MediaTek is in

The Galaxy A31 — along with the Galaxy A41 — is unique for having a MediaTek processor under the hood instead of Samsung’s in-house chip. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio P65 processor, which sits somewhere between the Exynos 9611 that powers the Galaxy A51 and the new Exynos 850 that recently made its debut with the Galaxy A21s.

This isn’t Samsung’s first tryst with MediaTek, but it is the first time we’re seeing fairly mainstream Galaxy A smartphones featuring a processor from the Chinese chipmaker. MediaTek chips have never been known for their performance, but neither have Samsung’s non-flagship Exynos chips. As such, we’re very interested in seeing how the Galaxy A31 performs compared to devices like the Galaxy A51 or one of Samsung’s affordable Galaxy M smartphones, such as the Galaxy M30s and Galaxy M31.

In the short time we’ve had to play with the device, performance seems to be slightly better than the Galaxy A51, with faster app opening times being noticeable in particular. Gaming performance is something we will need to test out thoroughly before we can pass judgement, though at least Call of Duty doesn’t have the option to set the graphics to anything but the lowest setting, so you might want to temper your expectations if gaming is one of your primary use cases.

One UI 2.1 out of the box, but a limited feature set

The Galaxy A31 is among the first devices from Samsung, other than the Galaxy S20 series, to run One UI 2.1. Being a lower mid-range phone, it doesn’t have all the One UI 2.1 features – the only ones we can see are Quick Share and Music Share. The A31 also misses out on features like Bixby Routines and a screen recorder, and the camera app lacks modes such as slow motion and hyperlapse, which are available on plenty of cheaper phones from Samsung.

The Galaxy A31 does have the Edge screen feature for some reason, and we can only assume Samsung is randomly picking up features it wants to offer on each of its new Galaxy A phones. And with the A31 priced higher than the Galaxy A50 was in markets like India, the lack of some of the best One UI features may not sit well with all customers.

Attractive design and display, fast in-display fingerprint sensor

The Galaxy A31’s design is very attractive. It’s got the same crisscross prism-like pattern at the back as the Galaxy A51, and the dark blue variant Samsung sent us looks very pretty. Up front, however, there’s not much of a change. The A31 still has a waterdrop notch and a fairly large bottom bezel, and while that doesn’t look bad, it’s not as refreshing as the Galaxy A51 is compared to the Galaxy A50.

The display is an AMOLED panel so you are guaranteed amazing color reproduction, wide viewing angles, and deep blacks. The A31 also has the same optical in-display fingerprint sensor as the Galaxy A51. It’s a major upgrade over the optical sensors Samsung used last year for its mid-range phones, and out of the box, it feels quite fast and accurate, especially for the A31’s asking price.

Galaxy A31 preliminary conclusion

Our initial impression of the Galaxy A31 is that it’s a pretty good deal all things considered, but we will have to spend more time with the device before we can tell you if it’s a phone you should buy and to test aspects such as battery life and camera quality. As mentioned earlier, we are especially interested in seeing how the MediaTek processor affects the user experience compared to phones powered by Samsung’s Exynos chips, and we’ll let you know our findings in our full review in the coming days.

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Samsung confirms RAM also sacrificed for Verizon Galaxy S20 5G UW

The Galaxy S20 5G UW is finally out as of last week following a three-month delay and some major sacrifices which Samsung now officially confirmed. Namely, in order to enable millimeter-wave connectivity in its 6.2-inch flagship, the company cut the RAM down by 4GB. The microSD card slot present in the regular Galaxy S20 5G has also been removed. Not that integrating extra wireless hardware made more than 8GB of RAM impossible to include. It’s just that doing so would have resulted in a device that was significantly more expensive to manufacture. Naturally, consumers would have been expected to eat those additional costs in that scenario.

It’s not difficult to imagine why Verizon wasn’t thrilled with the idea of a more expensive 5G-ready Galaxy S20 model; the optics would have been pretty bad even if the Galaxy S20 5G UW released alongside the rest of the series in early March. Not to mention carriers’ profit margins on smartphones aren’t exactly stellar in this day and age. Ultimately, the more modest RAM configuration shouldn’t amount to massive differences in real-world performance, Samsung said. Compared to other members of the lineup featuring up to 16GB of RAM, the Galaxy S20 5G UW can only keep a single app “pinned” in memory for immediate access. The rest of the smartphone family can do between three to five.

4GB of RAM vs. faster Internet speeds

On the other hand, the decision to remove the microSD card slot from the Galaxy S20 5G UW may not have been as cost-driven as that. Samsung confirmed the device features new RF components not found in other Galaxy S20 models, whereas the microSD tech itself has been around for a long while and isn’t a significant factor impacting the overall cost of contemporary smartphones, particularly at this level of operations.

The “Ultra Wideband” referenced by the device’s name is essentially the “real” 5G that’s been generating all that hype in recent years. It utilizes high-frequency bands capable of delivering significantly higher speeds and lowed latencies, albeit at the expense of reach, which is why Verizon’s been investing billions of dollars in countless small cell stations.

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Samsung secures BH as its second supplier of Galaxy Note 20 digitizers

BH and Interflex will be Samsung’s two main suppliers of Galaxy Note 20 digitizers, according to a recent report from The Elec citing the company. SI Flex was initially planned to supply Galaxy Note 20 digitizers, however, the company failed to meet Samsung’s quality demands and BH will be taking its place.

According to industry sources, BH will supply Samsung with digitizers for the standard Galaxy Note 20 model, whereas Interflex will be supplying digitizers for the larger Galaxy Note 20+ / Galaxy Note 20 Ultra variant. Inteflex is an established Samsung supplier and the Korean giant has been relying on its digitizers for the Galaxy Note series since 2011. A digitizer is the screen layer that handles the conversion of touch input to digital signal, and in the case of the Galaxy Note series, it also translates input from the S Pen. Details on the Galaxy Note 20 S Pen are unknown so only time will tell what changes and additions Samsung will be bringing to its iconic stylus.

As far as their screens go, the Galaxy Note 20 is expected to have a 6.42-inch display, whereas the Galaxy Note 20+ or Galaxy Note 20 Ultra could have a 6.87-inch panel instead. Early rumors claimed that both models should have 120Hz displays with LTPO backplane technology, however, later rumors suggested this technology will be reserved for the top-tier model. The base Galaxy Note 20 variant would then have a 60Hz panel with LPTS backplane technology.

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Galaxy A7 and A8 (2018) get June 2020 security patch with new update

Samsung continues the June 2020 security patch rollout and the company’s newer Galaxy A (2019/2020) devices are not the only mid-range lineups to get it. The company is now expanding the update rollout to include a couple of Galaxy A models from 2018, namely the Galaxy A7 (SM-A750FN) and Galaxy A8 (SM-A530F).

The Galaxy A7 (2018) firmware is rolling out as version A750FNXXU4CTE3 in a handful of European countries including Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, and Poland. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A8 (2018) is being updated to firmware version A530FXXUCCTF2 in Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. As always, the updates are being rolled out in phases so they will eventually land on both Galaxy A (2018) models in more countries over the next few days and weeks.

The Galaxy A7 (2018) is the newer model from the two but both have been relegated to monthly security patches after Samsung gave them two major Android OS updates. Since the Galaxy A8 (2018) an the older device that launched with Android 7 Nougat out of the box, it has remained limited to Android 9. Meanwhile the Galaxy A7 (2018) benefits from Android 10 and One UI 2.0, but it won’t be getting Android 11.

Go to our firmware archive for the Galaxy A7 (SM-A750FN) and/or Galaxy A8 (SM-A530F) to download the update for your device and install it using a Windows PC. If you reside in one of the countries in which the update is rolling out now , you should be getting an update notification at any moment. You can also open Settings on the phone, go to Software update and tap Download and install to try to trigger the update manually.

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New One UI 2.1 phase for carrier-bound Galaxy A51 brings June update

One UI 2.1 for the Galaxy A51 was first released a few weeks ago when the update rolled out along with the April 2020 security patch. More carrier variants of the Galaxy A51 are now getting the One UI 2.1 firmware update in numerous additional countries, and surprise, the update is being rolled out with a newer security patch in tow.

Firmware version A515FXXU3BTD4 for the Galaxy A51 is now being distributed along with the more recent June 2020 security patch. As detailed by Samsung before (hit the link), the June 2020 patch fixes 23 high-threat Android OS vulnerabilities and 29 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures, so you should grab it as soon as possible to maintain a high security level on your phone.

A newer security patch for Samsung’s most popular smartphone

The Galaxy A51 was Samsung’s best-selling phone in Q1 2020, and that was before the One UI 2.1 update began rolling out. The Galaxy A51 is the company’s hero device this year, so it deserves getting a newer security patch with this new One UI 2.1 rollout phase.

As detailed before, One UI 2.1 brings a variety of new features to the Galaxy A51 including an updated Gallery app, an improved Samsung Keyboard, AR Emoji, Quick Share, and Music Share.

To grab the update, visit SamMobile’s firmware archive for the Galaxy A51 SM-A515FN, download the firmware for your particular market/carrier variant, and install it on your phone using a Windows PC. Alternatively, you can wait for the update notification to arrive on your phone, or you can attempt to update the device by opening Settings, tapping Software Update and then Download and install.

Galaxy A51

• Model: SM-A515F
• Dimensions: Bar: 158.5 x 73.6 x 7.9 mm
  
• Display: 6.5 inch / 165.10 mm Super AMOLED Display
• CPU: Exynos 9611
• Camera: 48MP

More specifications

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Galaxy A21s with 4GB RAM will reportedly launch in India next week

Samsung fans in India won’t have to wait much longer before they’ll be able to buy the Galaxy A21s in the country. According to a recent IANS report, Samsung’s budget Galaxy A21s will arrive in India as early as next week.

It’s unclear what Galaxy S21s memory variants Samsung will launch in the country first, but the entry-level model with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of built-in storage might not be it. Reports suggest the Galaxy A21s with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage will be the cheaper model for India, costing at least INR 15,000 ($197) or more. Samsung India might also release the Galaxy A21s with 6GB of RAM for roughly INR 20,000 ($263). These prices are not set in stone, but they don’t seem outlandish given the launch prices of other budget Galaxy models mentioned below.

India has plenty of budget/mid-range choices once again

Samsung India has been releasing quite a few budget-oriented smartphones lately. The Galaxy M01 and M11 were released in India earlier this month for the starting prices of INR 8,999 ($118) and INR 10,999 ($144), respectively, and they were closely followed by the Galaxy A31.

The latter model launched for INR 21,999 ($290) and it only makes sense for the Galaxy A21s to have a lower price. The phone is equipped with a 6.5-inch PLS TFT display, an Exynos 850 chipset, and it sports a quad-camera setup on the back panel featuring a 48MP main shooter, an 8MP ultrawide, and two 2MP sensors for macro and depth.

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Will my Samsung Galaxy device get Android 11?

For Samsung, a manufacturer that launches an almost obscene amount of smartphones each year, bringing new Android versions to its customers is a daunting affair. Having so many devices means Samsung needs a lot of time in order to bring one major Android update to each and every one of them. Before the company gets around to completing that task, Google announces — and sometimes releases — the next version of Android, and the cycle continues.

This year is no different. Android 10 has yet to reach all Galaxy smartphones and tablets that are eligible for the update, and people are already talking about Android 11. Android 11 will most likely be accompanied by One UI 3.0, and while we don’t currently know what features Samsung will offer on top of what will be built into stock Android 11, we can tell you if the next version of Android will come to your Galaxy smartphone or tablet.

Samsung Galaxy devices eligible for Android 11 update

The devices listed below are currently expected to get Android 11. The list is based on Samsung’s policy of providing two major Android upgrades to all of its devices, which means your device will probably get Android 11 if it came with Android 9 Pie or Android 10 out of the box.

• Galaxy A01
• Galaxy A10
• Galaxy A10e
• Galaxy A10s
• Galaxy A11
• Galaxy A20
• Galaxy A20e
• Galaxy A20s
• Galaxy A21
• Galaxy A21s
• Galaxy A30
• Galaxy A30s
• Galaxy A31
• Galaxy A40
• Galaxy A41
• Galaxy A50
• Galaxy A50s
• Galaxy A51
• Galaxy A51 5G
• Galaxy A60
• Galaxy A70
• Galaxy A70s
• Galaxy A71
• Galaxy A71 5G
• Galaxy A80
• Galaxy A8s
• Galaxy A90 5G
• Galaxy M01
• Galaxy M11
• Galaxy M21
• Galaxy M30s
• Galaxy M31
• Galaxy M40
• Galaxy Xcover 4s
• Galaxy Xcover FieldPro
• Galaxy Xcover Pro
• Galaxy S10e/S10/S10+/S10 5G
• Galaxy S10 Lite
• Galaxy Note 10/Note 10+ (LTE/5G)
• Galaxy Note 10 Lite
• Galaxy S20 series (LTE/5G)
• Galaxy Fold (LTE/5G)
• Galaxy Z Flip
• Galaxy Tab S5e
• Galaxy Tab S6
• Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
• Galaxy Tab A 10.1 2019
• Galaxy Tab A 8.0 2019
• Galaxy Tab Active Pro

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These high-res renders show what the Galaxy Fold 2 might look like

There’s been a lot of talk about what features the Galaxy Fold 2 may or may not have, but so far, Samsung has been able to keep the design of its next-gen foldable a secret. Numerous smartphone fans have tried to determined the Galaxy Fold 2’s design based on the information that leaked so far, and this is where the latest fan renders come in.

What you see in the gallery below are two unofficial Galaxy Fold 2 renders passed along by @blossomcy1201 on Twitter. They showcase a relatively discrete evolution of the original Galaxy Fold design complete with a Galaxy S20-esque camera bump. Another striking difference in both design and functionality between the original Galaxy Fold and the Galaxy Fold 2 is expected to lie in the cover display.

The OG Fold has a 4.6-inch Super AMOLED cover display with a resolution of 1680 by 720 and a 21:9 aspect ratio. The panel’s small size and large bezels have always been some of the foldable phone’s weaker aspects, but this shortcoming should be addressed by the sequel. The Galaxy Fold 2 is rumored to pack a larger 6.23-inch cover display with a pixel count of 2267 by 819 and a taller aspect ratio, and the fan renders below seen to reflect this change. The display could also follow the Infinity-O design with a selfie camera cutout in the center.

It should go without saying but we’re saying it anyway; the Galaxy Fold 2 hasn’t been spotted in the wild yet so its exterior design may or may not be close to what these renders predict. Treat them for what they are, with a dose of skepticism, but feel free to let us know in the comments if this is the kind of Galaxy Fold 2 you would like Samsung to reveal in August.

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15.6-inch Galaxy Book Flex now available in Germany in Royal Silver

Samsung launched the latest Intel-powered Galaxy Book series in Germany a couple of weeks ago, with the Galaxy Book Flex in Royal Blue having been included in the original release. Today, Samsung Germany introduced the second color option for the Galaxy Book Flex, particularly for the 15.6-inch variant which can now be purchased in Royal Silver.

In fact, the 15.6-inch Galaxy Book Flex is being sold by Samsung Germany only in Royal Silver. The Royal Blue flavor remains exclusive to the 13.3-inch model, at least until in August when the 15.6-inch Galaxy Book Flex will become available in both Royal Blue and Royal Silver. For now, customers can only pick the latter color option but they get to choose between two memory configurations of 8GB RAM with 256GB of storage, and 16GB of RAM with 512GB of storage.

15.6-inch Royal Blue Galaxy Flex in August or extended warranty

It so happens that Samsung Germany is running a promotion wherein Galaxy Book Flex buyers get an additional one-year warranty on the device, as long as they purchase it before July 31. Given that the 15.6-inch Royal Blue Galaxy Flex will be released in August, this essentially means customers can’t have both the notebook in blue and the one-year extended warranty. They’ll have to choose between waiting for the Royal Blue variant to arrive in August, or buy the 15.6-inch Royal Silver model now and benefit from extra warranty.

The Galaxy Book Flex has a FHD QLED touchscreen with a resolution of 1920 by 1080, it ships with an S Pen, a fingerprint scanner, AKG Stereo Speakers, and Bluetooth 5.0. The 15.6-inch models with 8GB/256GB and 16GB/512GB of memory cost 1,629 and 2,099 euros, respectively. Check the links below for more details.

• Buy 256GB 15.6-inch Royal Silver Galaxy Book Flex from Samsung Germany
• Buy 512GB 15.6-inch Royal Silver Galaxy Book Flex from Samsung Germany

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Daily Deal: 21% off the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

The Galaxy S20 Ultra is the top-of-the-line device of the S20 series. It’s known for it’s exceptional display with a 120Hz refresh rate which produces the best image quality you’ve ever seen. Despite the screen, it still has an excellent battery life and when you need to charge, you can do that fast due to the 25W charging. Its camera is impressive too, supporting 108MP and up to 100x space zoom! The Galaxy S20 Ultra is now available at a massive 21% discount. If you were looking for this device, now is the time to get one!

Hit the Buy Now button below to get one while still discounted.

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Exclusive: New Galaxy S20 coming to take over the Galaxy S Lite series

Samsung launched the Galaxy S10 Lite late last year. It was a watered-down version of the flagship and Samsung doesn’t normally release such variants. However, the company said at that time that this handset will enable more customers to experience some of the features that its flagships offer at a lower price point.

Naturally, when the Galaxy S20 was unveiled earlier this year, many wondered if Samsung would release a similar variant of its newest flagship as well. We can exclusively confirm that yes, a new version of the Galaxy S20 is coming that will take over the Galaxy S Lite lineup.

Galaxy S20 Fan Edition is in development

We have heard from sources that a new Galaxy S20 variant is under development with the model number SM-G780 (Global) and SM-G781 (US). For those keeping tabs, the Galaxy S10 Lite has model number SM-G770.

Three versions of this handset, which is being referred to as the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition internally, will be available. The SM-G780 will be available across the globe with and without 5G. The SM-G781 will only be available with 5G.

The detailed specs of this handset are not yet known but from what we hear, it’s going to have at least 128GB of internal storage. The device will run on Android 10 with One UI 2.5, the latest iteration of Samsung’s custom skin that’s due to be launched with the Galaxy Note 20.

Samsung fans would certainly keep their fingers crossed that this new Galaxy S20 variant takes a page out of the Galaxy S10 Lite’s book in the processor department. Samsung shipped the Galaxy S10 Lite across the globe with the Snapdragon 855, the same processor that only select markets got with the Galaxy S10 lineup. If it sticks to this, we can expect the watered-down Galaxy S20 to feature the Snapdragon 865.

This device could have the potential to perform even better than the actual Galaxy S20 lineup, particularly in markets outside the US, where customers have had serious concerns about the Exynos 990’s performance compared to the Snapdragon 865. The Galaxy S20 series had a rough start anyway due to the pandemic and the camera software issues that cast a shadow over the high-profile launch.

The Galaxy S10 Lite was accompanied by the Galaxy Note 10 Lite last year. We haven’t heard anything about a Galaxy Note 20 Lite so far. Perhaps it might surface down the line once the new phablet has been unveiled. As it stands, there’s reason to believe that Samsung may not call this new device the Galaxy S20 Lite, it may just be launched as the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition instead.

A name doesn’t really make any difference. What matters is just what Samsung will offer in terms of specs like the cameras and battery capacity as well as how much it would cost. It’s unclear right now what the price for this device could be, but it should hover around $800 if the Galaxy S10 Lite is any indication.

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Galaxy Wearable app breaking Google’s rule to sideload Samsung Pay on non-Galaxy smartphones

Samsung’s smartwatches work with Android smartphones from other brands, but users are required to download multiple apps to make them work. For Samsung Pay to work on the watch that’s paired to a non-Galaxy device, Samsung is breaking Google’s Terms of Service and sideloading the Samsung Pay APK (watch plug-in) by bypassing the Play Store.

When a Samsung smartwatch is used with a non-Samsung Android smartphone, the Galaxy Wearable app retrieves the Samsung Pay (watch plug-in) APK from an AWS (Amazon Web Services) server while setting up the company’s mobile payments service. Then, the app asks the user to allow the Galaxy Wearable app to download and sideload APK files, breaking the Google Play Developer Distribution Agreement (section 4.5).

Earlier, Samsung used to redirect users to the Samsung Pay plug-in on the Play Store, but it seems to have changed the behavior recently. Google hasn’t removed the Galaxy Wearable app from the Play Store yet for breaking the terms of service, but it could do so soon if Samsung doesn’t change the app’s behavior. The internet search giant usually removes a lot of apps from time to time for breaking such rules.

When the Galaxy Wearable app is installed via the Galaxy Store on Samsung phones, the app uses Galaxy Store’s APIs to install Samsung Pay without user interaction.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 Plugin app does not have Samsung Pay Plugin as part of the apk and does not sign the app. It, instead, downloads a fully built and signed apk off AWS then prompts the user to install it.

This action breaks Google Play TOS. pic.twitter.com/VOmnUrMtlT

— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) June 9, 2020

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Samsung semiconductor plants receive important environment certification from UL

Samsung is the biggest memory chip manufacturer, and it is counted among the largest semiconductor manufacturers in the world. Now, all semiconductor manufacturing facilities of the company have received the Zero Waste to Landfill certification with the Gold classification or above from UL (Underwriters Laboratories). This validation shows that the company’s facilities are environmentally friendly.

The company’s global semiconductor manufacturing sites in China, South Korea, and the US meet the requirement of more than 95-percent waste diversion through methods that do not involve thermal processing. The Samsung DSR building in Hwaseong, Korea, has received the Platinum classification with 100-percent waste diversion. This is where most of the company’s local semiconductor R&D staff live.

The South Korean chip giant’s semiconductor plant in Austin, Texas, in the US, was the first one to receive UL’s Zero Waste to Landfill certification. It won the validation in January. Later, five facilities in South Korea (Cheonan, Giheung, Hwaseong, Onyang, and Pyeongtaek) and two facilities in China (Suzhou and Xi’an) were granted environmental certifications.

Underwriters Laboratories is a third-party industry testing and certification organization. It designed the Zero Waste to Landfill validation program to minimize the environmental footprint of industries by shifting waste management methods from thermal processing or landfill disposal to safer methods like recycling and reusing. It also includes employee awareness and waste reduction campaigns.

Chanhoon Park, Executive Vice President of Global Infrastructure Technology, Samsung Electronics, said, “The Zero Waste to Landfill Gold validation is a testament to the care and effort by our employees around the world to protect the environment. Eco-friendly operations are now a must for any business, and we will continue to ensure sustainable growth that is mindful of the environment that we live and operate in.”

Samsung’s semiconductor manufacturing facilities getting reviewed and certified by UL is an achievement. The milestone shows the company’s commitment to the environment and the health of its 60,000 employees across its eight chip production sites. UL has also certified Samsung’s batteries, smartphones, smartphone displays, and TVs for greater efficiency, environmental friendliness, and safety in the past.

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