BOE will continue to vie for getting OLED screen orders from Samsung

It was reported a few months ago that Samsung Electronics is looking at alternative OLED screen suppliers for its next-generation Galaxy S smartphones. The company had initial talks with BOE, which sent in samples to the South Korean firm for testing. However, the attempt failed as the quality was not up to Samsung’s standards, but BOE will reportedly continue to make efforts in the future.

According to a new report from ETNews, BOE will continue to make its attempts to bag OLED screen orders from Samsung in the future. BOE is the world’s biggest LCD panel maker and is looking at OLED as its next growth engine. The Chinese firm is heavily investing in OLED technology and trying to get orders from smartphone industry giants Apple and Samsung. Multiple sources revealed that BOE has been eliminated from Project U (internal codename for Galaxy S21 series).

It has been reported that BOE had put in significant efforts to supply flexible OLED screens for the Galaxy S21 series. As the Galaxy S series is Samsung’s top-tier smartphone lineup, it uses the best components each year, and getting an entry into Samsung’s supply chain would signify the emergence of BOE in the mobile OLED industry and offer them a chance to be recognized globally. This is the reason why BOE will continue to invest and try to get orders from the South Korean firm.

While the exact reason for BOE’s elimination from Galaxy S21’s components supplier list is unknown, it could be quality and unit cost. Apparently, Samsung Display, which supplies OLED screens for Samsung’s flagship smartphones, took steps to prevent BOE from supplying OLED screens for the Galaxy S21. Samsung’s display manufacturing arm has over 90% market share in the mobile OLED industry and supplies panels to Apple, Huawei, OnePlus, OPPO, and Xiaomi.

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Galaxy Watch 3 gets fully unboxed ahead of official announcement

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Watch 3 during its Galaxy Unpacked 2020 virtual event on August 5. However, press renders and full specifications of the smartwatch have been leaked already. Now, a YouTuber has posted a full unboxing video of the Galaxy Watch 3 a week ahead of the official announcement.

The unboxing video posted by The Mobile Central also shows the Galaxy Watch 3 from as many angles as possible and explains the pairing process. The 41mm Mystic Bronze version of the Galaxy Watch 3 (SM-R850) was sold by a retailer in the UAE. The host of the channel also compares the design and size of the smartwatch with the Apple Watch Series 4, Gear S3 Frontier Edition, and the Galaxy Watch.

The initial impressions video also claims that the build quality of the Galaxy Watch 3 is relatively better than the original Galaxy Watch. The rotating bezel is back, and the host says that it feels very tactile. Other features of the watch, including heart-rate measurement, sleep tracking, steps tracking, and workout tracking can be viewed in the software tour. Some new watch faces can also be seen in the video.

The Galaxy Watch 3 41mm Mystic Bronze version seems to be targeted towards women as the leather strap is quite short, even for average-sized wrists of the YouTuber. However, Samsung will also sell a 45mm version of its upcoming smartwatch. It has been reported in the past that the Galaxy Watch 3 will also feature ECG and fall detection. The only thing that we don’t know yet is the pricing of the smartwatch.

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Samsung wraps up Summer of Galaxy with exclusive Forza Street promo

Samsung’s Summer of Galaxy promotion is coming to an end with an exclusive Forza Street incentive. This gift is available for a limited time for those who own a Galaxy smartphone, allowing them to upgrade their Forza Street garage.

The Summer of Galaxy campaign was meant to highlight Samsung’s lineup of 5G smartphones. New and existing owners were treated to incentives that included free delivery service credits and in-game incentives.

Get a Porsche for your Forza Street garage

Samsung previously offered a Pokemon Go avatar as an in-game incentive. It was a matching tie dye shirt and tie which was available exclusively through the Summer of Galaxy promotion.

Starting today, Galaxy device owners who download Forza Street from the Galaxy Store can claim a bundle which includes the 2015 Porsche Cayman GTS, 100 Gold and 1,000 Credits for free as part of this promotion.

Users need to visit the learn more page offer module on their device tap on the “Redeem Now” button to access this bundle. They will need to be signed into their Samsung Account. Once they have completed Event 2 in the game, the Message Center will be unlocked and that’s where they’ll find a message with these digital rewards.

This Forza Street bundle is exclusively available for Galaxy smartphone owners from now through August 2. Other incentives that have been offered as part of the Summer of Galaxy campaign include $25 in Postmates credit, $50 Galaxy Store credit and a free one-year subscription to Postmates Unlimited.

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Here’s how much Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra might cost in Europe

How much an upcoming flagship device will cost is usually the last piece of the puzzle to fall into place, after leaks about its design, specs, and features are done and dusted. And today, the possible European prices for the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra have surfaced online, and people are not going to be happy.

€999 for what is essentially a Galaxy Note 20 ‘Lite’? Hard pass

According to Twitter’s Ishan Agarwal, the regular Galaxy Note 20 will cost €999 for the LTE variant and €1,099 for the 5G variant. Considering the non-Ultra Note 20 is shaping up to be a ‘Lite’ variant instead of a true flagship and is said to miss out on features like a 120Hz display, the latest Gorilla Glass protection, microSD expansion, and a low latency S Pen, those price tags are pretty expensive. The Note 20 is even rumored to have a plastic back, and all the limitations make it seem like Samsung might be trying to push customers towards buying the Ultra model.

Naturally, the Ultra model is costlier: It will reportedly cost €1,349 for the 5G variant, same as the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G did at launch. The same pricing as the S20 Ultra is a good thing in our books. That’s because while the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has features like the S Pen (now with an ultra low latency of 9 ms), 256GB of base storage, and laser autofocus, it is also expected to be less capable than the Galaxy S20 Ultra in other areas, such as battery capacity and maximum zoom capability. Of course, we would have liked a lower price tag, but then Samsung doesn’t do business based on our whims and fancies.

Agarwal also mentions that the Galaxy Buds Live will cost €189 in the European continent, though at this time there’s no way to be sure if these rumored prices are fully accurate. Thankfully, there’s only a week left to go until Samsung’s virtual Unpacked event, so it won’t be long before we get all the details directly from the horse’s mouth.

What do you think of these rumored Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, and Buds Live prices?

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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 3 looks gorgeous in these leaked renders

It’s time for the Galaxy Watch 3 to get the same treatment as the Galaxy Note 20 / Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Galaxy Tab S7 series ahead of Galaxy Unpacked 2020. In other words, both the 41mm and 45mm Galaxy Watch 3 have been subjected to a massive leak with high-resolution renders in tow.

It’s not like the Galaxy Watch 3 holds many secrets at this point. After all, the 41mm model was showcased in a live video earlier today, but the renders recently shared by WinFuture also offer a much closer look at the 45mm model, particularly the Titanium flavors that we were able to confirm exclusively a couple of months ago.

Meanwhile, two flavors of the 41mm Galaxy Watch 3 have been exposed in renders, namely the ubiquitous bronze color as well as the Titanium Silver option, as seen in the gallery below.

The 41mm Galaxy Watch 3 has a 1.2-inch circular display, while the 45mm model has a 1.4-inch panel. The smaller model is driven by a 247mAh battery, while the larger one relies on a 340mAh unit.

Aside from these discrepancies in size, battery capacity, and slight differences in design, both Galaxy Watch 3 models share the same components and software, including an Exynos 9110 SoC, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of on-board storage, and Tizen OS 5.5. The screens are of the Super AMOLED variety with a resolution of 360 by 360 pixels, and they’re covered in Gorilla Glass DX.

The physical rotating bezel finally returns with the Galaxy Watch 3

Connectivity-wise, the Galaxy Watch 3 benefits from Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and NFC. They also boast a built-in heart-rate monitor, a MIL-STD-810G body with an IP68 rating, and software features for fitness enthusiasts, including 39 different sport modes.

But more importantly for some prospective buyers, the Galaxy Watch 3 marks the long-awaited return of the rotating bezel. Both variants look absolutely stunning in our eyes, but take a look for yourself and share your thoughts below.

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Samsung says it’s ‘Time to Rethink Privacy’ at Security Tech Forum 2020

Samsung has launched the official trailer for its upcoming Security Tech Forum 2020 (SSTF 2020), inviting people to check out the future of security & privacy come August 18. On that date, Samsung will be live streaming the Security Tech Forum 2020 and anyone who may want to participate to the online event can register their interest through the official SSTF page. Enthusiasts around the world will also have access to an online Hacker’s Playground where they’ll have an opportunity to show off their skills in hacking for a chance to win prizes.

Indeed, much like Galaxy Unpacked 2020, the next Samsung Security Tech Forum will be held solely in an online environment. The event will be hosted by five speakers who will be presenting a total of four keynotes. They are Yong Ho Hwang and Daniel Ahn of Samsung Electronics Korea; Elisa Bertino, Professor at Purdue University USA; Nicolas Papernot, Professor at the University of Toronto, Canada; and Yeongjin Jang, Professor at the Oregon State University, USA.

Samsung says it’s Time to Rethink Privacy

Interestingly enough, Samsung’s official trailer for the upcoming Security Tech Forum 2020 highlights that it’s Time to Rethink Privacy. What does Security & Privacy mean to you? the video asks of the viewer within the first couple of seconds, after which it claims that your private data should scale with your security posture.

In this context, security posture refers to how well an organization can fend off cyber threats, so there’s a strong possibility that Samsung will unveil new advancements for its Knox security platform. We’ll keep you posted as soon as we learn more, but until then, feel free to check the official trailer below.

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Haze Crush Silver color is now available for the Galaxy A71 in Malaysia

Samsung unveiled a new Haze Crush Silver color for the Galaxy A71 at the beginning of July, and the new flavor is now finally available in Malaysia. This raises the number of color options for the Galaxy A71 to a total of four, but even so, the new Haze Crush Silver flavor is unique in its own way.

The original Prism Crush colors for the Galaxy A71 are bolder and they’re complemented by a more striking prism pattern. In contrast, the Galaxy A71 in Haze Crush Silver has a more subdued pattern and an almost matte finish, leading to a less conspicuous exterior design.

Samsung Malaysia is now selling the Haze Crush Silver Galaxy A71 online for RM 1,799 ($423), same as the Galaxy A71 in Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Blue, and Prism Crush Silver. The smartphone ships with 128GB of expandable storage.

2 months of YouTube Premium and an opportunity to get a free Galaxy Fit e

Galaxy A71 buyers in Malaysia will receive 2 months of YouTube Premium for free along with their new phones. In addition, customers also have an opportunity to receive a Galaxy Fit e wearable for free.

Samsung Malaysia is running a promotion wherein customers who spend at least RM 3,000 ($705) at checkout are reward with a free Galaxy Fit e. This promotion is also valid for the Galaxy A71 in Haze Crush Silver, so as long as you’re willing to buy something extra worth at least RM 1,201 ($282), you’re guaranteed to get the wearable along with the smartphone. Check the links below including our reviews for more details on these devices, and visit Samsung’s e-shop linked below if you’re in the market for a new upper mid-range Galaxy phone.

Galaxy A71 review | Galaxy Fit e review

• Buy the Galaxy A71 in Haze Crush Silver from Samsung Malaysia

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Samsung leaks own user manual for the Galaxy Buds Live

Samsung has spilled the beans on the Galaxy Buds Live again, this time by releasing the official user manual for the upcoming product, complete with bits of information regarding its design and some of its capabilities, ahead of the Galaxy Unpacked 2020 unveil.

The officially-leaked user manual contains information about pairing the new earbuds with a smartphone, the Touch area, and the charging case itself. The manual also reconfirms the addition of ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) and dives deeper into how customers should and shouldn’t wear the buds.

ANC leverages physical wingtips for a snug fit

Active Noise Cancelling technology requires a relatively tight fit, otherwise the ambient sound will make its way to the user’s ear drum around the earbud itself. Recent leaks haven’t really explored or explained how these bean-shaped earbuds will provide this type of insulation given that people’s ears come in different shapes and sizes, and although it was logical to assume that some form of wingtips will be involved, the leaked user manual at hand does shed a little bit more light on the matter.

Judging by the manual, the Galaxy Buds Live should rely on wingtips to provide a snug fit and help the case of ANC. In fact, wingtips are mandatory when using the Galaxy Buds Live, as using the earbuds without a pair of wingtips attached can result in physical injury, Samsung claims.

The user manual also contains basic sketches and information about the charging case, particularly the LED indicator and how it relays information about battery charge. For example, a solid red LED indicates that the case is charging, while a rapidly-blinking red LED suggests that charging was blocked due to abnormal temperatures. Unsurprisingly, the charging case has complementary built-in safety measures.

Check the image gallery for more details and share your thoughts below. Do you plan on buying the Galaxy Buds Live once the product hits the shelves? The new earbuds are rumored to go on sale for around 190 euro / $220 which makes them pricier than the Galaxy Buds+, but then again, the Galaxy Buds Live come with a new design and the long-awaited addition of ANC.

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Samsung’s 1st Galaxy Unpacked official trailer builds some real hype

For the first time ever, Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place in a wholly-virtual manner. There will be no public attendance and no crowd at this year’s August Galaxy Unpacked for obvious reasons concerning the 2019 novel coronavirus.

This is a sad state of affairs especially for the press including SamMobile who has been attending Galaxy Unpacked for years. However, Samsung wants to make up for it with an excellent virtual event, and today the company unveiled its first official trailer for Galaxy Unpacked 2020, giving us more information on what we can expect early next month. The hype is real!

Galaxy Unpacked 2020 goes beyond the launch of new devices

In case there was any doubt, Samsung’s first official trailer for Galaxy Unpacked 2020 reconfirms the launch of numerous devices at the event, including (from left to right) the Galaxy Tab S7 series, the Galaxy Buds Live, the Galaxy Watch 3, the Galaxy Z Fold 2, and the Galaxy Note 20.

But perhaps in a more exciting turn of events, the trailer hypes things up with the words exclusive access to untold stories from developers, designers, innovators inside Samsung Digital City, the heart of Samsung.

If Samsung wants its first virtual launch event to be successful enough to create a precedent, it has to deliver something special. And judging by this first trailer alone, the company appears to be on the right track. It surely got us hyped for the near future, and we’re very eager to see what information locked inside Samsung Digital City the company is willing to share with the public.

Are you excited for Galaxy Unpacked 2020? Check the trailer below and feel free to join us in the comment section.

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Samsung could win big on Intel’s failure to deliver on its 7nm promisses

Intel has been struggling with advancing its manufacturing processes to 7nm, and this could spell good news for Samsung’s foundry business. Last week, Intel revealed that its ongoing transition to 7nm has been problematic and that its first 7nm-based chips might not make it to market earlier than 2022 – a year later than initially planned.

Some industry watchers now suspect that these unfavorable circumstances could force Intel to seek 3rd-party assistance in a bid to keep up with the competition. In other words, Intel might have to offload the production of 7nm chips to Samsung’s foundry business.

Why Samsung and not TSMC?

Aside from the fact that TSMC is one of Intel’s rivals in the foundry business – much like Samsung is – industry watchers believe that Samsung has a much higher chance than TSMC to sign a contract with Intel for the production of 7nm chips. One of the main reasons behind this is that TSMC is already the main supplier of Intel’s biggest rivals in the PC chip business, AMD.

Samsung’s foundry business is rivaling Intel’s own endeavors in the segment, however, Samsung is at least not building high-end chipsets for its main competitor in the PC market, which gives it a greater chance of becoming an Intel supplier.

Samsung might be expanding its chipset factory in Austin

According to a report from ZDNet citing industry sources, Samsung might be planning to expand its chip foundry in Austin, Texas, assuming that Intel becomes its client for 7nm manufacturing.

Samsung did pull the plug on the development of its own custom chipsets at Austin. Nevertheless, the state capital of Texas remains home of Samsung’s largest semiconductor manufacturing plant outside of South Korea. However, the Austin facilities are ill-equipped for 7nm EUV manufacturing. If Intel decides to build its future 7nm chips with Samsung’s help, the latter company might decide – and have a reason – to expand its Austin facilities and be closer to Intel and meet the company’s requirements.

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Galaxy S9/S9+ on T-Mobile’s network finally getting One UI 2.1

Owners of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ who also happen to be T-Mobile US customers are finally able to see what all the fuss about the One UI 2.1 update is about. First reports about the arrival of One UI 2.1 to the Galaxy S9 series appeared just moments ago, and it’s to be presumed the rollout won’t be fully completed until early next month. As a reminder, its custom build of One UI 2.1 for the Galaxy Note 9 has already been available on a national level for some time now.

The specific device models eligible for the update are the SM-G960U and SM-G965U, which would be the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ designated for T-Mobile’s network, respectively.

The final major OS update for the Galaxy S9 series

This OTA is essentially the Galaxy S9 line’s software swan song as it’s highly unlikely Samsung will be optimizing its upcoming Android 11 implementation for its 2018 flagships or giving them the One UI 2.5 update. Which isn’t to say the devices will stop receiving regular security updates. Speaking of which, this latest One UI 2.1 release ships with the latest security patch level dated July 1st, 2020.

The OS upgrade is over 1.1GB in size, so it’s recommended you download it over a stable Wi-Fi connection. If you haven’t already received a notification prompt about its availability, you can always attempt a manual search by going to the Software update section of the Settings app, and then tapping the Download and install option on the following interface. If you need a reminder about what this update is all about, here’s everything you need to know about One UI 2.1.

Galaxy S9

• Model: SM-G960U
• Dimensions: Bar: 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5 mm
  
• Display: 5.8 inch / 147.32 mm Super AMOLED Display
• CPU: Snapdragon 845
• Camera: 12MP

More specifications

Galaxy S9+

• Model: SM-G965U
• Dimensions: Bar: 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5 mm
  
• Display: 6.2 inch / 157.48 mm Super AMOLED Display
• CPU: Snapdragon 845
• Camera: 12MP

More specifications

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India unlikely to get all Galaxy Note 20/Note 20 Ultra colors

In an unsurprising turn of events, a newly surfaced report suggests India won’t be getting every color option that Samsung has planned for the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. More specifically, the regular model is expected to launch in green and bronze variants, whereas the direct successor to last year’s Galaxy Note 10+ should be available in black and that very same bronze hue. Previous rumors suggested the finish shared by both models will be marketed as Mystic Bronze (pictured above), whereas one of the other colors may be officially called Mint Green.

In other words, there’s still no indication that the recently surfaced white version of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will be available for purchase in India, at least not from day one. Speaking of which, the same source suggests you shouldn’t expect to be able to buy an LTE-only variant of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.

Galaxy Note 20 launch happening next week

The Mystic Bronze color could be the final name of the Copper Brown finish we originally learned about last month. It’s still unclear whether the S Pen colors will be contrasting those of their accompanying Galaxy Note 20 models, which is a practice Samsung first introduced with the 2019 generation of its productivity smartphones.

The Galaxy Note 20 lineup is scheduled to be officially announced next Wednesday, August 5th. As is the case with every new flagship series from Samsung, expect a pre-order period lasting several weeks before these latest stylus-equipped smartphones actually hit the store shelves. Today’s report even gives a concrete Galaxy Note 20 release date for India – August 28th – but with a disclaimer pointing to its tentative nature.

Galaxy Note 20

• Model: SM-N980F
• Dimensions: Bar: x x mm
  
• Display: 6.7 inch / 170.18 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
• CPU: Exynos 990
• Camera: 12MP

More specifications

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G

• Model: SM-N986B
• Dimensions: Bar: 164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm
  
• Display: 6.9 inch / 175.26 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
• CPU: Exynos 990
• Camera: 108MP

More specifications

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Samsung launches Galaxy M01 Core in bid to redefine entry-level market

Following several weeks’ worth of rumors, Samsung India today officially announced the Galaxy M01 Core, an ultra-affordable smartphone underlining the company’s growing ambitions in the entry-level market. The series includes two models and starts at Rs. 5,499, i.e. less than $75. That price point makes it an extremely accessible offering and one that Samsung is likely hoping will help it reclaim some of the Indian market share it lost to Chinese brands over the last several years.

The Galaxy M01 Core will become available for purchase in the country this Wednesday, July 29th. Samsung confirmed the handset will be offered in black, blue, and red color options.

Galaxy M01 Core specs

The Galaxy M01 Core underlines how much Samsung has been refining its entry-level portfolio from a pure value perspective. It features a 5.3-inch HD+ display, MediaTek’s MT6739 SoC, 3,000mAh battery, and an 8-megapixel rear camera, with a 5-megapixel one sitting on the opposite side. The base model packs 16GB of flash storage and 1GB of RAM, whereas the lineup also includes a 2GB/32GB variant. As the smartphone runs Android Go, even its cheaper version should be capable of delivering a consistent experience, though the more powerful model arguably offers even better value for money seeing how its price is only marginally higher, sitting at Rs. 6,499, which amounts to just over $85.

Samsung estimates the Galaxy M01 Core can offer up to 11 hours of active use, though the main selling point of the series is its ‘Make for India’ UX specifically designed for first-time smartphone owners. Some of its features include an intelligent storage manager which automatically detects duplicate photos and a highly-intuitive clipboard capable of contextual copy-paste functionality.

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Galaxy Watch 3 hands-on video bares all

There’s a week left to go before Samsung takes the virtual stage to unveil new phones, tablets, and wearables for the second half of 2020, but we have seen some of them through leaked images and videos already. Today, someone has published a video showing us the Galaxy Watch 3 in the flesh, confirming many of the features that have been rumored (some of them through our very own exclusives).

The video shows the 41mm version of the Galaxy Watch 3, which has a 1.2-inch display like the 40mm Galaxy Watch Active 2 but with a physical bezel around it. The bezel has been slimmed down, and the buttons have also been redesigned, making the Watch 3 look more like a regular watch than any previous smartwatch from Samsung. There is also going to be a 45mm version of the Watch 3 with a 1.4-inch display, but that version doesn’t make an appearance in this video.

The Galaxy Watch 3 is shaping up to be a Galaxy Watch Active 2 with a physical bezel, and this leak doesn’t do anything to change that notion. Features like ECG, IP68 5ATM water and dust resistance, Gorilla Glass DX protection, and 8GB of internal storage are confirmed in the video, which you can check out for yourself down below. Once you’re done, do let us know if you’re planning to pick up a Galaxy Watch 3 once it goes on sale.

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Galaxy M31s leak uncovers screen size, camera specs, storage variants

Samsung had announced last week that it will launch the Galaxy M31s on July 30 in India. The company had also revealed the design and a few features of the upcoming smartphone via a dedicated teaser page on Amazon.in. However, details such as the screen size, detailed camera specs, and storage variants were missing, which is exactly what a new leak uncovers.

According to a tweet from noted tipster Ishan Agarwal, the Galaxy M31s will be launched in two colors—Mirage Black & Mirage Blue—and two memory configurations: 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8 RAM + 128GB storage. The phone will reportedly feature a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with Full HD+ resolution and a pixel density of 407ppi.

In terms of imaging, the phone is said to come with a 64MP wide-angle camera with F1.8 aperture, a 12MP ultrawide camera with F2.2 aperture, a 5MP depth sensor with F2.4 aperture, and a 5MP macro camera with F2.4 aperture. At the front, the phone will reportedly sport a 32MP selfie camera (F2.2 aperture) inside the center-aligned punch-hole cutout.

The leak also confirms that Samsung will equip the Galaxy M31s with the tried-and-tested Exynos 9611 processor. Samsung had already revealed that its upcoming mid-range smartphone will be powered by a 6,000mAh battery and support 25W fast charging. We can expect the phone to feature an in-display fingerprint reader, LTE, dual-SIM card slot, Wi-Fi ac, and Bluetooth 5.0.

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