The Samsung 980 Pro SSD series is available at killer prices with new deal

The Samsung 980 Pro SSD lineup is now available at an all-time low price thanks to a new Amazon deal. The online retailer is dropping up to 22% off the 980 Pro price and prospective buyers can now purchase the 1TB model for under $200.

The 250GB variant is now offered for $79 as opposed to $89, while the 500GB variant has been discounted by 21% down to $117. The higher capacity 1TB and 2TB 980 Pro cost $179 and $349, respectively, down from $229 and $429.

A great choice for gamers and power users

The Samsung 980 Pro is one of the best — if not the best — PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD solution, boasting read speeds of up to 7,000MB/s. It has an M.2 form factor and it uses nickel coating as well as a cutting-edge thermal control algorithm to keep the controller’s temperature in check. This allows the SSD to maintain its high performance level without fluctuations during extended usage.

The 980 Pro SSD works hand-in-hand with the company’s advanced optimization tool known as Samsung Magician. It monitors the drive’s health, protects user data, and optimizes performance. All in all, the Samsung 980 Pro SSD is a great choice for power users and hardcore gamers alike.

You can refer to the links below for the latest Samsung 980 Pro SSD deals at Amazon. And if you’re in the market for an external solution, Amazon is also selling the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch at an all-time low price.

• Buy the 250GB Samsung 980 Pro at Amazon
• Buy the 512GB Samsung 980 Pro at Amazon
• Buy the 1TB Samsung 980 Pro at Amazon
• Buy the 2TB Samsung 980 Pro at Amazon

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The Galaxy S21 series continues outselling its predecessor in the USA

The Galaxy S21 series continues to outperform the Galaxy S20 lineup in the USA, with a new report from Counterpoint Research revealing that the latest flagship has outsold its predecessor two-to-one in the first six weeks on the market. These results are in line with a previous report published by Strategy Analytics a couple of weeks ago, which revealed that Galaxy S21 sales in the USA were three times higher in the first four weeks of availability.

One of the main driving forces behind the Galaxy S21 series’ success was the relatively low price of the base model. It was released in the USA for $799. Attractive carrier deals and trade-in offers have boosted sales even further, claims the research firm.

Customers liked the new camera design and overlooked the plastic back

The new camera housing design that debuted with the Galaxy S21 series is seemingly a hit among smartphone enthusiasts in the USA. According to the research firm, it was one of the few reasons why customers have gravitated more towards the 2021 flagship series.

The base model’s plastic back panel also seems to have won over some fans, with carrier representatives claiming that some people actually preferred the plastic back as it offers a better grip. Meanwhile, the lack of a wall charger was a mild annoyance to some consumers but not a deal breaker.

The research firm expects Galaxy S21 sales to have declined in March and continue to do so in April. At the same time, budget-conscious models from the Galaxy A series are likely to contribute to lower Galaxy S21 sales in the following months.

Galaxy S21

• Model: SM-G991U
• Dimensions: Bar: 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm
  
• Display: 6.2 inch / 157.48 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
• CPU: Snapdragon 888
• Camera: 12MP

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Galaxy S21+

• Model: SM-G996U
• Dimensions: Bar: 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm
  
• Display: 6.7 inch / 170.18 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
• CPU: Snapdragon 888
• Camera: 12MP

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Galaxy S21 Ultra

• Model: SM-G998U
• Dimensions: Bar: 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm
  
• Display: 6.8 inch / 172.72 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
• CPU: Snapdragon 888
• Camera: 12MP

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Galaxy S20 5G

• Model: SM-G981U
• Dimensions: Bar: 151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm
  
• Display: 6.2 inch / 157.48 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
• CPU: Snapdragon 865
• Camera: 12MP

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Galaxy S20+ 5G

• Model: SM-G986U
• Dimensions: Bar: 161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm
  
• Display: 6.7 inch / 170.18 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
• CPU: Snapdragon 865
• Camera: 12MP

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Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G

• Model: SM-G988U
• Dimensions: Bar: 166.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm
  
• Display: 6.9 inch / 175.26 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
• CPU: Snapdragon 865
• Camera: 12MP

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Samsung doubles down on solar in pursuit of eco-friendly tech

Samsung is doubling down on solar energy as it continues to embrace eco-friendly technologies across the board. One of its most recent pushes toward more sustainable practices involved integrating solar panels at its semiconductor factories in South Korea.

The initiative encompassed all chipmaking facilities Samsung currently operates in its home country: those in  Pyeongtaek, Asan, Yongin, and Hwaseong. It stemmed from a 2018 promise Samsung made in response to rising climate change concerns, pledging to fully transition to renewable energy sources come 2021.

Being 100% green is only the beginning

That goal was almost reached a full year ahead of schedule, with Samsung’s 2019 report stating 92% of its energy sources were renewable. Earlier this week, the company confirmed it is now 100% green.

That doesn’t mean Samsung’s involvement in global climate change mitigation efforts is over. In more than one way, this fight is just beginning, according to pretty much every scientific prognosis going back half a century.

In a prepared statement, a company representative said Samsung intends to continue its investments in energy efficiency from both an operational perspective and the standpoint of research and development. This assessment is in line with what we’ve recently heard from other tech giants like Nvidia, AMD, and Intel.

Looking at the medium term, it’s becoming more likely that consumer electronics will prioritize energy efficiency above most other aspects of performance. Of course, that’s not solely due to the tech giants’ benevolence, but also the fact that Moore’s Law is 56 years old and happens to be at its deathbed.

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The Galaxy S10 Lite has joined the April 2021 security update party

The April 2021 security patch saga continues as the Galaxy S10 Lite (SM-G770F) has joined the rest of the S10 family after a recent firmware update. It’s rolling out in Spain and possibly other European countries, and Galaxy S10 Lite owners can identify it by firmware version G770FXXS4EUC1.

The new firmware arrives less than a month after the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update landed on the Galaxy S10 Lite, and it’s obviously not as feature-packed as the previous release. The One UI 3.1 update was accompanied by the March 2021 security patch. For security reasons, the latest April patch has yet to be detailed by Samsung but it should be unveiled in the coming days.

As usual, the OTA release should be accompanied by an update notification which you can tap to trigger the update. You can also check if the update is available for the Galaxy S10 Lite in your region by opening the Settings app, navigating to Software update, and tapping Download and install.

Alternatively, SamMobile readers can skip the OTA process by downloading the new firmware from our archive and installing it manually using a Windows PC. Make sure that you download the right firmware for your model number and region.

Galaxy S10 Lite review

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Alleged Galaxy Z Flip 2 battery details get revealed by regulatory agencies

Along with the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 3, Samsung is also expected to develop and release a new clamshell foldable phone before the end of the year. Whether it will be called the Galaxy Z Flip 2 or the Galaxy Z Flip 3 remains to be seen, but regardless of its final moniker, the upcoming foldable will apparently have roughly the same battery configuration as the ongoing model.

The Galaxy Z Flip 2’s battery characteristics have seemingly been revealed through a few applications that were recently published by three regulatory agencies: Safety Korea, 3C, and DEKRA. They all reveal that the upcoming clamshell foldable will have a similar dual-battery system as the original Galaxy Z Flip.

The Galaxy Z Flip 2 battery has a typical capacity of ~3,300mAh

The dual-battery system comprises a main unit with a rated capacity of 2,300mAh and a typical capacity of 2,370mAh. It’s paired with a smaller, secondary battery with a rated capacity of 903mAh.

Assuming that Samsung won’t make significant design changes on the inside of the clamshell foldable phone, the smaller battery should reside in the upper half of the device, whereas the larger unit should fit inside the lower half. They’ll have a combined capacity of around 3,300mAh, which is about the same as what you’ll get from the original Galaxy Z Flip.

The Galaxy Z Flip 2 hasn’t been in the headlines as much as the Galaxy Z Fold 3 but the industry expects the upcoming model to feature a few upgraded components such as a newer SoC and possibly a 120Hz display.

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Samsung’s raise offer rejected, unions want more guarantees

The biggest raises in over a decade weren’t enough to convince major unions to get on board with Samsung’s employee compensation packages for the newly started fiscal year. At least as far as its own backyard is concerned. According to new reports out of the Far East, representatives of some 3,000 employees rejected last week’s offer.

Instead, they’re pushing for guaranteed double-digit increase in wages. For context, the previous offer was in the 7.5-12% range, with the last third being tied to performance bonuses.

Times are changing

This development signals a significant shift in the South Korean market power dynamics. Samsung Electronics’ nadir was less than a year and a half ago, when its former board chairman Chairman Lee Sang-hoon was jailed for union busting. Though he’d have been eligible for an early release by now anyway, he was also acquitted by last August. The Supreme Court confirmed that decision this February.

The empowered unions now number hundreds of members in their ranks and are only expected to continue growing moving forward. Four of them are involved in the ongoing negotiations with Samsung. As for the present stalemate, the unions are arguing weak wage increases over the past three years are the number one reason why they’re not content with the offer that’s presently on the table.

Where things go from here is difficult to anticipate. Both sides are already insinuating that the other might not be acting in good faith, but neither seem willing to involve the courts at this stage.

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Samsung’s new 5G radio tech improves efficiency in mid-band spectrum

Samsung has announced that its new 5G wideband radio technology expands the bandwidth and helps carriers deploy cost-effective and flexible 5G networks. This new technology extends the bandwidth support of its 5G radios to 400MHz (double the 200MHz bandwidth of current radios).

With the increased bandwidth, cellular operators can utilize their existing mid-band spectrum to the maximum while using less hardware. Mobile operators would require fewer radios to manage their existing network while improving the data capacity. The new technology also helps in scenarios where an operator owns non-contiguous frequencies in the mid-band 5G spectrum or when the spectrum is shared with other operators.

Mid-band 5G technologies offer a balanced approach with low latency, high speeds, and wider coverage, and Samsung Networks’ new radio technology can help operators in improving the rollout of 5G networks in the mid-band spectrum. The company’s Massive MIMO radios will be available early next year, offering operators a more profitable setup.

Dong Geun Lee, Vice President and Head of H/W R&D Group, Networks Business at Samsung Electronics, said, “We are proud to develop new solutions that can help operators drive deployment efficiency by minimizing hardware changes and reducing installation costs—even as they expand their spectrum range. Through our technical expertise and industry-leading 5G capabilities, we’re excited to continue delivering innovative 5G solutions that will bring more benefits to operators and their customers.”

Samsung makes end-to-end 5G products, including the core, chipsets, radios, 5G vRAN, and even 5G smartphones. The company’s new 5G technologies improve the performance and efficiency of 5G networks, helping carriers in deploying more flexible and cost-effective networks.

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Galaxy A52 with 120Hz refresh rate may soon be launching in India

Samsung has launched two variants of the Galaxy A52. There’s the LTE variant that has a 90Hz refresh rate display and the Galaxy A52 5G. The latter has a higher 120Hz refresh rate since it comes with a more capable chipset.

The 5G variant has only been released in limited markets so far. Samsung fans in India who have been waiting for the device might be in luck. It appears that the Galaxy A52 with 120Hz refresh rate may soon be launched in their country.

Galaxy A52 with 120Hz refresh rate due soon in India

The Galaxy A52 5G bearing model number SM-A526B/DS has been spotted on the BIS or Bureau of Indian Standards website. Normally when a device appears on the BIS website it’s considered an indication of its impending launch.

Exactly when Samsung might launch this variant of its latest mid-range smartphone remains unknown. New devices normally hit the market a couple of weeks after their initial appear at the BIS.

The 5G variant of the Galaxy A52 has the same 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display as its LTE sibling but it supports a higher 120Hz refresh rate. This makes it a unique device in its own right. Under the hood, you’ll find the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset.

It shares most other specs with the LTE variant. This includes the camera setup which includes a 64-megapixel main sensor with OIS, a 12-megapixel ultrawide, 5-megapixel depth and 5-megapixel macro camera.

There’s also the same 4,500mAh battery that has support for 25W fast charging. Samsung does ship a charger with the Galaxy A52 but it only provides 15W fast charging. The LTE Galaxy A52 is already on sale in India. Prices start at ₹26499 (~$360).

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Samsung is going to the White House to discuss the global chip shortage

A global chip shortage has upended supply chains across various industries. It’s one of the reasons why Samsung won’t be releasing a Galaxy Note 21 this year. Chipmakers continue to do their best in order to get things back on track.

It’s easier said than done, though. The White House has taken notice of the issue amid its review of supply chains critical to the country’s manufacturing industry. It has scheduled a meeting with some of the biggest stakeholders in the industry to discuss the global chip shortage. Samsung will be in attendance as well.

Samsung is investing heavily to ramp up production

Reuters reports that the meeting will be held on April 12 and it will include both chipmakers and car manufacturers. Auto production has slowed down across the globe due to the chip shortage.

It’s a matter of concern for the current US administration. Samsung hasn’t officially confirmed its attendance but it has been named as one of the participants in multiple reports. Other participants include GlobalFoundries and General Motors.

The Biden administration wants chipmakers to build new production facilities in the United States. It’s offering them incentives for this very reason. Samsung is already investing heavily in ramping up its chip production. It’s also in the preliminary stages of setting up a new $17 billion chip plant in Austin, Texas.

With such a massive investment slated for a US state, it goes without saying that Samsung would obviously have a seat at the table in any deliberations at the White House concerning the global chip shortage.

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Samsung made an entire TV show based on Galaxy S21 Ultra’s camera

The Galaxy S21 Ultra is among the best smartphone cameras right now, and if you haven’t heard about it enough already, Samsung is trying another way to let you know about it. The company has created a whole TV series about the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s camera, and it will debut later this month on Hulu.

Samsung announced earlier today that it has created a branded series called Exposure, and it will go live on April 26 on Hulu. The show will feature up-and-coming photographers who will compete in various challenges to become “America’s best mobile photographer.” As expected, all the competing photographers will exclusively use the Galaxy S21 Ultra to shoot images and videos.

Usually, branded partnerships for movies and TV series show a particular gadget for a few seconds, but this is probably the first time an entire series centered on just one device. Samsung is not being coy about its sponsored content series which means that the company is extremely confident about its flagship smartphone’s camera capabilities.

Galaxy S21 Ultra camera specs

The Galaxy S21 Ultra features a quad-camera setup at the rear, featuring a 108MP primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera with autofocus, a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and a 10MP telephoto camera with 10x optical zoom. Its primary and telephoto cameras are optically stabilized. At the front, it has a 40MP selfie camera with autofocus. The phone can record 4K 60fps videos from all its cameras and 8K 24fps videos from its 108MP camera.

The phone also features the Director’s View mode which simultaneously shows video streams from all the cameras on the phone. Samsung also introduced the ability to capture portrait images in low-light conditions with this phone.

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