Verizon’s Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+, Note 10+ 5G get November 2020 security patch

The Galaxy Note 10 series started picking up the November 2020 security patch earlier this month. The carrier variants of the phones, including the ones on Verizon’s network in the US, have now started receiving the latest security update.

Verizon’s Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+, and the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G are getting new updates with the November 2020 security patch. The latest security patch fixes five critical vulnerabilities in Android OS, along with 29 high-level threats and 31 moderate threats. It also fixes five Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVEs). The new software updates bear firmware versions N970USQS5DTJ8, N975USQS5DTJ8, and N976VVRS5DTJ8 for the Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+, and the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G.

The official changelog doesn’t mention anything other than improved security. However, we expect it to bring a few bug fixes as well. If you are a Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+, and the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G user on Verizon’s network in the US and if you haven’t received the latest update yet, you can check for it manually by visiting Settings » Software update on your smartphone and then tapping Download and install.

Galaxy Note 10

• Model: SM-N970U
• Dimensions: Bar: 151.0 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm
  
• Display: 6.3 inch / 160.02 mm Dynamic AMOLED Display
• CPU: Snapdragon 855
• Camera: 16MP

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Galaxy Note 10+

• Model: SM-N975U
• Dimensions: Bar: 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm
  
• Display: 6.8 inch / 172.72 mm Dynamic AMOLED Display
• CPU: Snapdragon 855
• Camera: 16MP

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Galaxy Note 10+ 5G

• Model: SM-N976V
• Dimensions: Bar: 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm
  
• Display: 6.8 inch / 172.72 mm Dynamic AMOLED Display
• CPU: Snapdragon 855
• Camera: 16MP

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T-Mobile’s Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, Galaxy Note 9 get One UI 2.5 updates

Samsung first released the One UI 2.5 update to the unlocked variants of the Galaxy S9 series and the Galaxy Note 9 last month. The company is now releasing the same update to carrier variants of the smartphones in the US and other markets. T-Mobile’s versions of the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy Note 9 have started receiving the One UI 2.5 and a new security patch.

The Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and the Galaxy Note 9 on T-Mobile’s network in the US have started getting the One UI 2.5 update and the October 2020 security patch. The new software updates carry firmware versions G960USQU8FTJ3, G965USQU8FTJ3, and N960USQU5FTJ3 for the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and the Galaxy Note 9, respectively.

If you are a Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, or Galaxy Note 9 user on T-Mobile’s network, you can check for the One UI 2.5 update by tapping the Download and install option inside the phone’s Settings » Software update menu. This is possibly the last big software update for the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9, and the Galaxy Note 9.

The official changelog on T-Mobile’s website only mentions the new security patch, One UI 2.5, and additional updates and improvements. However, we know that the One UI 2.5 update brings new features, including Wireless DeX and an improved keyboard with integrated YouTube search and a split layout to the phones.

The new software also brings adjustable recording duration for the Single Take mode in the camera app. Video recording resolution can be selected in the Pro Mode, and the Messages app can send SOS messages every 30 seconds. You can read all the details about the October 2020 security patch here.

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Galaxy A42 5G processor confirmed to be Snapdragon 750G

It has been two months since Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A42 5G, but the company has still not confirmed which chipset ticks inside the mid-range smartphone. While early leaks pointed towards the Snapdragon 690, it can now be confirmed that it uses the Snapdragon 750G.

The Galaxy A42 5G’s (SM-A426B) Google Play listing has confirmed that the phone features the Snapdragon 750G processor which is built using Samsung’s 8nm LPP process. It features two Cortex-A77-based Kryo 570 Gold CPU cores clocked at 2.2GHz and six Cortex-A55-based Kryo 570 Silver CPU cores clocked at 1.8GHz. It also features the Adreno 619 GPU, GPS, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, and support for USB 3.1 Type-C port.

Galaxy A42 5G specs recap

Samsung’s new mid-range smartphone sports a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with HD+ resolution. It runs Android 10 with One UI 2.5. The phone has 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM, 128GB UFS 2.1 internal storage, and a microSD card slot. It has a 20MP selfie camera and a 48MP+8MP+5MP+5MP quad-camera at the rear. The 48MP sensor has a wide-angle lens, while the 8MP sensor has an ultrawide lens.

A 5,000mAh battery powers the Galaxy A42 5G, and it supports 15W Adaptive Fast Charge. Connectivity features of the phone include A-GPS, BDS, Galileo, GLONASS, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB 2.0 Type-C port, and a headphone jack. It also features a rear-mounted fingerprint reader and a dual-SIM card slot. The Galaxy A42 5G has been launched in Taiwan, Thailand, the Netherlands, and the UK.

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Samsung could make billions from producing Apple’s new M1 chips

Apple’s event yesterday was highly anticipated. For some, it was far more interesting than the new iPhones that were launched a few weeks ago. That’s because the company finally unveiled its first Apple Silicon-powered computers. For the first time ever, Apple is using its custom chips in products like the MacBook and Mac mini.

It has long made custom chips for mobile devices like the iPhone and iPad. It’s now taking a huge leap by replacing Intel’s chipsets for its own. The Apple M1 is its first computer chip and it certainly won’t be the last. Apple doesn’t have its own foundry so it needs someone to produce those chips for it. Analysts believe that this could net Samsung billions.

Samsung is the only other choice for Apple

Since Apple doesn’t have its own foundry, it can’t actually produce the chipsets that it designs. TSMC has been the exclusive manufacturer of its custom mobile chips for almost five years. Samsung has made a percentage of chips for Apple in the past but since 2015, TSMC has been the exclusive manufacturer. It has been rumored time and again that Samsung could win back some orders but that’s yet to materialize.

There may have been many reasons behind Apple’s decision to make TSMC the exclusive manufacturer. There were reports that TSMC’s packaging technology was superior to Samsung. Some believe Apple simply didn’t want to give more business to Samsung, a company that it also competes with in the mobile market. Apple already pays billions to Samsung for OLED displays and even pays hefty fines when it doesn’t buy as many panels as it was supposed to.

It’s important to note that the Apple M1 is a 5nm chip. Samsung and TSMC are the only two foundry operators that have an operational 5nm node. TSMC is already making all of Apple’s 5nm A14 Bionic chips for its mobile devices. That’s said to account for almost 25 percent of TSMC’s entire 5nm production capacity.

Apple is far from the only major company trying to secure production capacity. Qualcomm, NVIDIA, AMD, Intel and MediaTek are among some of the companies that are getting 5nm chips made from TSMC. So unless TSMC is able to rapidly add new 5nm lines to its facilities, which is both time consuming and cost-intensive, it may not be able to supply the kind of numbers that Apple would want for the M1. The MacBook Air and MacBook Pro sell like hot cakes so Apple’s going to need ample supply.

That only leaves Samsung as the other option. The company has been trying to increase its foundry revenues, going so far as to undercut TSMC on price just to win orders. Samsung is already expected to win Qualcomm’s entire production order for the 5nm Snapdragon 875. So Apple would have no choice but to work with Samsung on this.

Winning a chunk of orders for the Apple M1 will be a lucrative deal for Samsung. We’ll probably have to wait for its next earnings release to find out whether these predictions have come true. It’s not like Apple would have ditched Intel chips without first figuring out the supply chain side of things.

Samsung’s decision to invest aggressively in the 5nm node will pay it dividends. If TSMC is indeed unable to meet Apple’s demand for the M1, Apple will have to do business with Samsung, whether it likes it or not.

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Samsung Spain sells the Galaxy Fit 2 as the perfect pair for Galaxy S20 FE

Samsung has released the Galaxy Fit 2 in Spain today. This is the company’s most affordable fitness tracking solution and it is now available in Spain for 49 EUR. Prospective buyers can buy the fitness wrist band from Samsung’s online shop as well as the company’s usual retail partners.

The Galaxy Fit 2 can be purchased in Spain in two color options: black and scarlet. The wearable is equipped with a 1.1-inch AMOLED display with a pixel count of 126 by 294, and it features 2MB of RAM and 32MB of internal memory. It doesn’t need more since it’s running FreeRTOS, but the wearable does have several sensors including an optical heart rate sensor, an accelerometer, and a gyroscope. The rubberized plastic body offers water resistance at depths of up to 50 meters.

Samsung would like you to pair the Galaxy Fit 2 with a Galaxy S20 FE

The wearable is compatible with a variety of phones including Galaxy devices and iPhones. Essentially, the Galaxy Fit 2 is supported by phones running Android 5.0 or later as long as they’re equipped with at least 1.5GB of RAM. It’s also compatible with the iPhone 7 or later if it runs iOS 10. However, some features are not available on iOS and the best way to experience the Galaxy Fit 2 is to pair it with a Galaxy smartphone.

In Samsung’s eyes, the Galaxy S20 FE is the best smartphones to go along with the Galaxy Fit 2, perhaps because both devices aim for an affordable price. The launch announcement for the wearable has a whole section dedicated to the budget flagship phone, but obviously, you can pair the wristband with virtually any Galaxy smartphone and get the same results. Nevertheless, if you would like to take Samsung’s advice and pair the Galaxy Fit 2 with the Galaxy S20 FE, the smartphone was released in Spain in late September and it’s available for 659 EUR.

• Buy the Galaxy Fit 2 at Samsung Spain

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Lost artwork exhibition for The Frame might help solve art crime cases

The Frame, Samsung’s lifestyle smart TV that doubles as a digital canvas is getting a new art collection as part of the Missing Masterpieces exhibition, Samsung UK announced today. Art pieces landing on The Frame is nothing new; in fact the art store is one of the smart TV’s main features, but the 12 artworks that are being added to The Frame today are special because they are digital copies of paintings that cannot be physically seen anywhere in the world.

COVID-19 has had a large impact on the way people absorb art and culture as museums around the world have not been operating within normal parameters in the age of social distancing. This is one of the reason why Samsung has decided to bring this stunning art gallery to The Frame: to give people a remote way to admire these pieces from their homes.

But another reason why Samsung is releasing the Missing Masterpieces collection to The Frame is to avoid losing any trace of these missing artworks from our society. In short, the Missing Masterpieces digital exhibition contains 12 artworks that have been lost in history or stolen and remain shrouded in secrecy.

A few examples of stolen art that’s now featured in the Missing Masterpieces exhibition include View Auvers-sur-Oise by Paul Cézanne, which was stolen during the 1999 New Year’s Eve festivities; Chloe & Emma by Barbora Kysilkova, which was stolen from a museum in Norway; and Spring Garden by Van Gogh, which went missing on the day that would’ve marked the artist’s 167th birthday.

Any information on these missing artworks can be valuable

The Missing Masterpieces exhibition has been curated by Samsung in partnership with art crime expert and founder of the ARCA (Association for Research into Crimes Against Art), Dr. Noah Charney. And, surprisingly enough, finding clues about the location of these missing artworks is yet another reason behind the release of the Missing Masterpieces exhibition for The Frame.

According to ARCA’s founder, these missing art pieces have been surrounded by contradictory media reports and Reddit speculations regarding their possible whereabouts for a long time. There is an overwhelming volume of information and clues are out there, said Dr. Noah Charney while adding that social media can be of help with solving these mysteries.

This may sound like vain hope but every bit of information can be useful and, according to Dr Charney, It’s not unheard of for an innocuous tip posted online to be the key that unlocks a case.

The Missing Masterpieces exhibition was released for The Frame today, November 12, and it will remain live until February 10, 2021.

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Buy the Galaxy Tab A7 in South Africa now and get a Book Cover discount

Samsung’s multimedia-focused budget tablet, the Galaxy Tab A7, is becoming available in more markets following its late September debut. After hitting the shelves in various regions including the US and India, the Galaxy Tab A7 is now available in South Africa through the Samsung Online Store as well as all major retailers.

Samsung has released both the Wi-Fi and LTE variants of the Galaxy Tab A7 in South Africa and the tablet has an introductory price of 3,999 Rand ($255) after an instant 995 Rand ($63) discount at checkout. The discount applies only to the Wi-Fi model whereas the Galaxy Tab A7 LTE is available for the full retail price of 6,495 Rand ($415).

Buy before year’s end and get 50% off the Book Cover Case

Samsung customers in South Africa who may be looking to buy the Galaxy Tab A7 can take advantage of a 50% discount on the Book Cover Case as long as they purchase the slate before December 31. The accessory is usually available for 1,459 Rand ($93) when purchased separately.

The Galaxy Tab A7 in South Africa is available only with one color option, Dark Grey, applied to the tablet’s metal unibody. Under the hood resides the Snapdragon 662 chipset and 3GB of RAM. This combination delivers enough power to enjoy multimedia content and mobile games, though overall performance – particularly in the UI – is merely sufficient.

The tablet’s biggest strengths lie in the premium-feel metal build, good battery life, and excellent stereo sound. On the other hand, the cameras are nothing special and Samsung hasn’t included a fast charger in the tablet’s retail box, so keep that in mind. You’ll have to buy an official Samsung charger separately before you’ll be able to take advantage of 15W fast charging.

Refer to the links below if you’re considering buying the Galaxy Tab A7 in South Africa and don’t hesitate to check our Galaxy Tab A7 review before committing to a purchase.

• Buy the Galaxy Tab A7 Wi-Fi at Samsung South Africa
• Buy the Galaxy Tab A7 LTE at Samsung South Africa

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Samsung to create more U.S. jobs in support of Biden’s policy

In a move signaling support for President-elect Biden, Samsung is set to create more manufacturing jobs in the United States. The development is hardly a surprise seeing how Samsung was already doing the same for years, even before the outgoing administration was in office. Yet it was always careful not to publicly align with President Trump, to the point of not even accepting seemingly harmless – albeit misguided – praise.

It’s still too early to tell whether Samsung will be more openly friendly toward the Biden administration. In fact, it’s probably safer to assume it will still keep its distance from politics, especially given how much pain doing the opposite caused it on its home turf over the course of the last decade. Especially seeing how Trump himself was never too supportive of Samsung’s U.S. mobile ambitions, to say the least.

Samsung not shying away from labeling its South Carolina factory a success

With that said, the company now appears to be signaling a new round of investments in its South Carolina factory which already exceeded the original goal of creating 1,000 American jobs by about 200 roles as of today, three years following the start of the project.

The home appliance manufacturing facility (SEHA) in question also warranted a $470 million investment over the same period, a steep increase over the $350 million figure that was first planned. Of course, Samsung is doing the wise PR thing by labeling the difference a success. It’s hard to blame it for not doing otherwise seeing how much focus both the current and incoming U.S. administrations place on domestic job growth. But only time will tell if this added momentum is sustainable. For the time being, Samsung appears confident that it is.

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Exynos 1080 is a 5nm smartphone chipset that can compete with flagship processors

After acknowledging the presence of the Exynos 1080 chipset last month, Samsung fully unveiled it today during an event in China. The new premium mid-range smartphone processor from the company has all the modern features one could think of, and it will debut inside a Vivo smartphone.

The Exynos 1080 is built using Samsung’s 5nm EUV process, so it is extremely power-efficient. It uses four ARM Cortex-A78 CPU cores, and one of those cores is clocked at 2.8GHz. The remaining three Cortex-A78 cores are clocked at 2.6GHz. There are four Cortex-A55 CPU cores which run at 2GHz and handle light tasks. Samsung claimed during the event that the single-core performance would see a 50% jump over previous-generation processors, while multi-core performance will likely see a 2x jump.

The SoC also features the Mali-G78 MP10 GPU, which could deliver performance that’s similar to the Exynos 990 that’s used inside the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. The GPU also supports Full HD+ displays with a 144Hz refresh rate or QHD+ displays with a 90Hz refresh rate. The company is also using a power-saving solution called Amigo, which monitors the performance loads and increases power efficiency by up to 10%.  The ISP supports up to 200MP cameras (or 32MP+32MP at the same time) and up to 4K 60fps and HDR10+ video recording.

The integrated NPU inside the Exynos 1080 can reach up to 5.7 TOPS of performance. The chipset also supports LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage chips. There’s an integrated 5G modem, too, and it supports both sub-6GHz (3.67Gbps) and mmWave (5.1Gbps) networks. Other features of the new processor include GPS, Bluetooth 5.2, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, and supports a USB Type-C port. Samsung has announced that it will first be used in a flagship Vivo smartphone early next year.

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Bye bye Note family? Galaxy S21 Ultra S Pen support may indeed be reality

The top-end Galaxy S21 model might offer support for Samsung’s S Pen stylus, according to the latest word out of the rumor mill. Leakster Ice Universe tweeted earlier today that he can “100% confirm that S21 Ultra supports S Pen,” which is bound to excite those who have always wanted Samsung to bring stylus support to its premiere flagship line. Of course, it may also be a warning bell for fans of Galaxy Note smartphones, as there have also been rumors that S Pen support on the Galaxy S series could lead to the demise of Samsung’s Note lineup as early as next year.

Developing…

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Galaxy A02 and Galaxy M02 inch closer to their launch

We had reported two months ago that Samsung was working on the Galaxy A02. Last month, we got to know that the Galaxy A02 and the Galaxy M02 are essentially the same devices. Now, the two entry-level smartphones have received necessary certifications and have inched closer to their launch. They are expected to carry sub-$150 price tags.

The Galaxy A02 (SM-A025F) and the Galaxy M02 (SM-M025F) have now received certification from the Wi-Fi Alliance. Supported documents reveal that both smartphones feature single-band Wi-Fi b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, and run Android 10. The two devices received the Wi-Fi certification yesterday and could be launched soon.

Going by previous reports, the Galaxy A02 and the Galaxy M02 could debut with the Snapdragon 450 processor, 2GB/3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, and a microSD card slot. The two phones run Android 10 with One UI 2.0 and sport 5.7-inch HD+ screens. We can also expect the phones to feature an 8MP selfie camera, a 13MP+2MP dual-camera setup at the rear, and a 3,500mAh battery.

 

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