الخميس، 29 أبريل 2021

Samsung should be worried about these numbers

Just last year, Samsung was leading the global 5G smartphone market. The company had a whopping 94% market share in the US 5G smartphone market. However, things seem to have taken a drastic turn for the company, and Samsung should be quite worried about its latest 5G smartphone shipment numbers.

A recently published report from market research firm Strategy Analytics claims that Samsung has dropped from the first position to fifth position in the global 5G smartphone market. Although the company doubled its shipments from 8.3 million to 17 million in Q1 2021, Samsung’s 5G smartphone market share dropped from 34.6% to 12.7%. That’s because Apple, OPPO, and Vivo have made remarkable improvements. Apple, which had not shipped even a single 5G smartphone in Q1 2020, managed to ship a whopping 40.4 million 5G iPhones in Q1 2021. Its market share reached chart-topping 30.2%.

OPPO shipped 21.5 million 5G smartphones globally in Q1 2021, which is an 1165% (or 11.65x) year-over-year growth. The Chinese firm now has a 16.1% share of the 5G market and is ranked second on the list. Vivo shipped 19.4 million 5G smartphones during the quarter, which is a 646% year-over-year growth compared to Q1 2020 numbers. Xiaomi narrowly missed beating Samsung. The Chinese smartphone giant shipped 16.6 million 5G smartphones in the first quarter of this year and saw a 564% growth compared to last year.

The global 5G smartphone market grew 458% in Q1 2021 compared to last year and over 133.9 million 5G phones were shipped during the period. Although Samsung launched a lot of 5G smartphones over the past year, most of them were priced higher than competing phones from the likes of OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi. Apple, on the other hand, launched four high-end 5G smartphones—iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max—in Q4 2020.

So, what can Samsung do to improve its 5G smartphone market share? Well, it needs to bring down the prices and launch more 5G smartphones so that they become accessible to more users worldwide. Recently, Samsung launched its cheapest 5G smartphone ever, the Galaxy M42 5G, in India.

Samsung 5G Smartphone Market Share Q1 2021 - Strategy Analytics

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Galaxy M32 is indeed based on the Galaxy A32

Samsung is working on multiple Galaxy M series smartphones, including the Galaxy M32, Galaxy M42, and the Galaxy M62 5G. The company recently launched the Galaxy M42 5G in India, and it is expected to unveil the Galaxy M32 soon. Ahead of the launch, some specifications of the Galaxy M32 have been leaked.

The Galaxy M32 bears model number SM-M325F, and it appeared in Geekbench’s database earlier today. The phone appears to be running Android 11 (probably One UI 3.1) and using the MediaTek G80 processor (MT6769V) in combination with 6GB of RAM. Going by these specifications, it appears that the Galaxy M32 is indeed based on the Galaxy A32 4G that was launched a few months ago. The only difference between the two phones could be the battery capacity. The Galaxy A32 4G is powered by a 5,000mAh battery, while the Galaxy M32 was revealed to feature a 6,000mAh battery.

Galaxy M32 expected specs

The upcoming smartphone could feature a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone could also have 6GB/8GB RAM, 64GB/128GB internal storage, and a microSD card slot. At the front, it could have a 20MP selfie camera with Full HD video recording. At the rear, the Galaxy M32 could sport a 64MP+8MP+5MP+5MP quad-camera setup with the ability to record 1080p 30fps videos.

The Galaxy M32 is expected to feature GPS, LTE, dual-SIM card slot, Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, a USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Samsung could launch it in India and other emerging markets sometime this quarter.

Samsung Galaxy M32 MediaTek Helio G80 Processor Geekbench

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Samsung achieved a whopping 496% growth in the Chromebook market

The Chromebook market saw explosive growth over the past year, riding on the remote learning and work-from-home wave. Compared to just 2.8 million Chromebook shipments in Q1 2020, the market grew 3.57x in Q1 2021 to reach shipments of 13 million units. Samsung achieved a whopping 496% year-over-year growth in Chromebook shipments during the quarter.

IDC’s (International Data Corporation) latest report suggests that Samsung shipped over a million Chromebooks in Q1 2021. While the company still maintained its fifth position in the global Chromebook market, its market share improved from 6.1% in Q1 2020 to 8% in Q1 2021. The South Korean firm was the second-fastest-growing Chromebook brand. HP, which saw the highest growth (633.9%) in the Chrome OS market, was ranked first with 4.4 million shipments and a 33.5% market share.

Lenovo shipped 3.3 million Chromebooks in Q1 2021 and grabbed a 25.6% share of the global market. The Chinese tech giant saw a 356.2% year-over-year growth in this space. Acer didn’t grow as much as other brands did, and fell down from the first position to the third position. It shipped 1.9 million Chromebooks and had a 14.5% market share. Dell is ranked fourth in this list with 1.5 million shipments (327% year-over-year growth) and an 11.3% market share.

Samsung launched just one new Chrome OS-based laptop over the past year: Galaxy Chromebook 2. It features a QLED screen and a 2-in-1 convertible design. It has a backlit keyboard, a large trackpad, 10th Gen. Intel Core processor, 8GB RAM, 64GB/128GB internal storage, a microSD card slot, impressively loud 10W stereo speakers, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and a 45Wh battery. The company may launch more Chromebooks later this year.

Samsung Global Chromebook Market Share Q1 2021 - IDC

Despite such massive growth, the Chromebook market is still isn’t as big as the tablet market. As you can see in the graph below, over 40 million tablets were sold in Q1 2021. It means that the tablet market is still 3x bigger than the Chromebook market. Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Tab S7+, and the Galaxy Tab A7 over the past year and was ranked second in the global tablet market. The company saw a 60% year-over-year growth in the tablet segment.

Global Chromebook Tablet Market Comparison Q1 2021

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Samsung was the world’s second-biggest tablet brand in Q1 2021

Samsung makes the world’s best Android tablets, ranging from the affordable Galaxy Tab A 8.0 to the ultra-high-end Galaxy Tab S7+. Since the COVID-19 pandemic last year, the company saw impressive growth in tablet sales worldwide, riding the remote learning wave. The South Korean tech giant maintained its second spot in the global tablet market during Q1 2021.

Market research firm IDC’s (International Data Corporation) latest report claims that Samsung managed to ship 8 million tablets in Q1 2021. This is an impressive 60.8% year-over-year growth compared to Q1 2020, when it shipped 5 million tablets. Samsung’s Q1 2021 tablet market share was 20%, and it maintained its second rank. Apple was the world’s biggest tablet maker with shipments of around 12.7 million units, which translates to a 31.7% market share. The iPad maker saw a 64.3% year-over-year growth compared to 7.7 million shipments in Q1 2020.

Lenovo ranked third with a 9.4% share of the market and shipments hanging around the 3.8-million mark. However, compared to its Q1 2020 numbers, it achieved a whopping 138.1% year-over-year growth. Similar is the case with Amazon, which shipped 3.5 million Fire tablets and ranked fourth, achieving a staggering 143% year-over-year growth. On the other hand, Huawei slipped from third to the fifth position as its market share dwindled to just 6.8%.

Samsung’s performance was quite impressive considering that it didn’t launch any new tablets in Q1 2021. Its latest tablets—Galaxy Tab S7 and the Galaxy Tab A7—were launched in Q3 2020. The company is expected to unveil the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite and the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite sometime in June 2021. The successor to the Galaxy Tab S7 lineup could launch in Q3 2021 to compete with the recently launched iPad Pro (2021) from Apple.Samsung Global Tablet Market Share Q1 2021 - IDC

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Galaxy Watch (Active) 4: Everything we know so far about the new wearables

2021 might be the year of great — as in massive — changes to Samsung’s smartwatch series. The company’s upcoming wearables are said to challenge the established formula in several ways, and although the so-called Galaxy Watch 4 hasn’t been officially launched yet, nearly every leak and rumor so far has suggested that the upcoming wearable(s) won’t be just an iterative upgrade.

From a different OS to new health features and different hardware internals, the Galaxy Watch 4 — and presumably the Galaxy Watch Active 4 — is said to revitalize Samsung’s smartwatch formula later this year. So without further ado, here’s everything we know so far about the Galaxy Watch 4.

First Samsung smartwatch with a diabetes-monitoring sensor?

The Galaxy Watch 4 — and possibly the Watch Active 4 — might be Samsung’s first wearable device to be capable of reading the user’s blood glucose level. More importantly, preliminary rumors suggested that Samsung will utilize a non-intrusive method of reading blood glucose based on Raman spectroscopy.

Not much has been said about this feature since so it remains fairly uncertain. Besides, if this new sensor will be included, there’s no guarantee that it will be fully functional at launch. The functionality may be enabled later after release, similar to blood pressure monitoring and ECG.

Saying goodbye to Tizen OS in favor of Wear OS?

Another massive change might come in the form of a completely different OS. The Tizen platform has evolved over the years and it is loved by many, but Samsung might switch gears this year and abandon Tizen OS in favor of Google’s Wear OS platform.

Although it might sound far-fetched for Samsung to abandon its own platform, Wear OS would provide better third-party app support. Not to mention that Google might end up paying Samsung a massive amount of money to make this change.

We’ll have to wait and see if Tizen OS is indeed on its last legs as far as wearables go, but this is one of the Galaxy Watch 4 rumors that kept re-emerging over the past few months, so there could be some truth to it.

Galaxy Watch 4 / Active 4 design and color choices

The Galaxy Watch 4 is expected to retain the physical rotating bezel that’s iconic to the series, while the rumored Galaxy Watch Active 4 should have a bezelless design. Overall, they’ll look more or less like the ongoing models, featuring circular displays and a couple of physical buttons to the side.

An unconfirmed leak suggests that the Galaxy Watch 4 and / or Watch Active 4 will be offered in the same color options as the upcoming Galaxy Z models. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is expected to go on sale in at least two color options, black and green, whereas the Galaxy Z Flip 2 / Flip 3 should launch in black, beige, green, and light violet.

Galaxy Watch 4 specifications and battery capacity

Galaxy Watch 4 specifications are unknown for the most part but, surprise, surprise, new details pertaining to the upcoming wearable’s battery have emerged a couple of weeks ago.

They’re not very exciting though, as they suggest that the 41mm and 45mm Galaxy Watch 4 models will be equipped with 240mAh and 350mAh batteries, respectively. Capacities are similar to the ongoing model, however, rumors indicate that the 41mm model will be equipped with a battery supplied by ATL, whereas the 45mm variant will feature a battery supplied by Samsung SDI.

ATL doesn’t have a great reputation among Samsung customers because the company was responsible for supplying the Galaxy Note 7’s batteries, and we all know how that went. Nevertheless, ATL has rejoined Samsung’s supply chain this year when it provided batteries for the Galaxy S21 series, so it wouldn’t be surprising if the same supplier will also be involved with the Galaxy Watch 4.

As for other hardware components, only time will tell if Samsung is finally ready to upgrade the 10nm-based Exynos 9110 chipset that’s been powering the Galaxy Watch / Watch Active series for years.

The Galaxy Watch (Active) 4 could debut earlier than expected

Specifications aside, the final bit of information regarding the Galaxy Watch 4 has to do with Samsung’s alleged launch plans.

The company’s Galaxy Watch 3 was unveiled in August and it’s natural to assume that the Galaxy Watch 4 will be released in August this year. However, this might not be the case at all, as Samsung may have decided to bring the wearable’s launch closer to us, much like it did with the Galaxy S21 lineup.

Recent rumors passed along by leakster IceUniverse claim that the Galaxy Watch 4 will be officially introduced before the end of Q2. Interestingly enough, the same rumor suggests that the Galaxy Watch Active 4 should follow the same launch schedule.

Do you think Samsung is pushing its wearable series in the right direction judging by these leaks and rumors? What are your expectations from the Galaxy Watch 4 and / or Galaxy Watch Active 4? Is a new chipset important to you, and will you be interested in Wear OS? Join us in the comment section below.

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The Galaxy S21 Ultra is about 7% cheaper to produce than its predecessor

The Galaxy S21 Ultra is costing Samsung about the same as the Galaxy S20 Ultra to produce, at least according to an estimated bill of materials published by Counterpoint Research, detailing the costs of the entire series. The data suggests that the base Galaxy S21 variant equipped with the Exynos 2100 SoC is the cheapest to produce, while the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset is the most expensive model.

The research firm estimates that the bill of materials (BoM) for the Qualcomm-powered Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G comes in at $532.9. The source also claims that this makes the Galaxy S21 Ultra 7% cheaper to produce than the Galaxy S20 Ultra. But interestingly enough, estimates from other market watchers suggest that it could be the other way around. The Galaxy S20 Ultra bill of materials was estimated at $528 last year.

Moving on to the rest of the series, the estimated bill of materials for the base Galaxy S21 model and the Galaxy S21+ is even lower compared to last year — by 12%-13%. This decrease in costs was attributed to the Galaxy S21 and S21+ having lower-resolution displays.

In addition, the research firm estimates that the newer Exynos 2100 and Snapdragon 888 chipsets are more cost-effective than their predecessors because they incorporate single-chip 5G solutions. Furthermore, the newer Galaxy S21 Ultra has dropped one of the mmWave antenna modules and has lowered charging speeds to 25W.

And yet, the Galaxy S21 Ultra was released for a lower price

Regardless of whether Samsung is paying more or less to produce the Galaxy S21 Ultra compared to last year’s flagship phone, what’s important to keep in mind is that the latest flagship was released for a lower price. If Samsung has saved any money on manufacturing the Galaxy S21 Ultra, it’s obvious that at least some of those savings were passed on to customers.

As a reminder, the Galaxy S20 Ultra was released for an unprecedented launch price of $1,399, whereas the Galaxy S21 Ultra was $200 cheaper at launch.

According to an estimated breakdown of costs per parts, Samsung was able to save money when manufacturing the Galaxy S21 Ultra in various areas including memory, RF components, battery / charging components, display subsystems, sensors, PCB and connectors, and assembly / test. And of course, the company also saved about $8 in production costs by trimming down the contents of the retail box.

  • Model: SM-G991B
  • Dimensions: Bar: 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm
  • Display: 6.2 inch / 157.48 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • CPU: Exynos 2100
  • Camera: 12MP

  • Model: SM-G996B
  • Dimensions: Bar: 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm
  • Display: 6.7 inch / 170.18 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • CPU: Exynos 2100
  • Camera: 12MP

  • Model: SM-G998B
  • Dimensions: Bar: 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm
  • Display: 6.8 inch / 172.72 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • CPU: Exynos 2100
  • Camera: 12MP

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Faulty Galaxy S20 camera glass leads to class-action lawsuit

Samsung is now on the receiving end of a class-action lawsuit due to a possible manufacturing defect surrounding the Galaxy S20 series. As some of you might recall, right around the time the Galaxy S20 series was being released a year ago, dozens of customers complaints were cropping up on the web to describe a potential Galaxy S20 design flaw that was seemingly leading to the rear camera glass breaking.

What made this issue that much more intriguing was the fact that all the complaints were describing a similarly unusual phenomenon, wherein the glass covering the main camera setup would crack without any force being applied to it. The affected phones haven’t been accidentally dropped, but rather, the glass was reportedly breaking on its own.

Initially, Samsung hasn’t made any comments on the issue, but as more complaints came in, the company has reportedly acknowledged the problem as stemming from internal pressure, claims law firm Hagens Berman. The problem is seemingly caused by foreign particles building up underneath the glass, leading to lower tolerances and a higher chance for the glass to crack under pressure.

The firm has now filed a class-action lawsuit against Samsung on account of the company ignoring the issue and refusing to cover it under warranty. Galaxy S20 owners who have experienced this problem have had to pay for the glass replacement out of their own pockets. The law firm believes that customers shouldn’t have to pay for Samsung’s faulty design and Galaxy S20 owners deserve to be compensated.

Galaxy S20 owners who feel the same way and happen to have had their camera glass breaking are encouraged by Hagens Berman to fill out a form on their website. Assuming that Hagens Berman or any other firm obtains a settlement, the court will decide a reasonable fee to be awarded to the legal team for the class.

Do you or have you owned a model from the Galaxy S20 series? Have you experienced any issues with the glass covering the main camera module? And do you think Samsung should be subjected to a class-action lawsuit on account of this issue? Leave a comment below.

  • Model: SM-G980F
  • Dimensions: Bar: 151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm
  • Display: 6.2 inch / 157.48 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • CPU: Exynos 990
  • Camera: 12MP

  • Model: SM-G985F
  • Dimensions: Bar: 161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm
  • Display: 6.7 inch / 170.18 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • CPU: Exynos 990
  • Camera: 12MP

  • Model: SM-G988B
  • Dimensions: Bar: 166.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm
  • Display: 6.9 inch / 175.26 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • CPU: Exynos 990
  • Camera: 12MP

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Unpacking the new Galaxy Book series with Samsung’s HS Kim [Interview]

Samsung unveiled the new Galaxy Book series laptops yesterday at its Unpacked event. The company has been calling the laptops its “most powerful Galaxy” devices so far. It now envisions the laptop as an integral part of the Galaxy ecosystem.

The new models include the Galaxy Book, Galaxy Book Pro, Galaxy Book Pro 360 and the Galaxy Book Odyssey. This wide variety of notebooks aims to offer something for everyone. The entry-level models are affordable yet versatile.

The Galaxy Book Pro is thin and light with powerful specs while the Pro 360 has an incredible hinge as well as the S Pen. The Odyssey features top-tier specs and happens to be the world’s first laptop with NVIDIA’s RTX 3050 Ti GPU.

As this lineup represents a fundamental shift in Samsung’s approach to laptops, we wanted to find out more about the vision behind it. Who better to unpack the new Galaxy Book series with than Dr. Hark-sang Kim. He is the Corporate Executive Vice President at Samsung Electronics and leads the New Computing R&D team at the Mobile division. Dr. Kim led the development project for the Galaxy Book series.

SamMobile: How do you assess the global laptop market post-pandemic and will Samsung now be making a more concerted effort to compete in it?

Hark-sang Kim: As global demand for PCs grows, we’re listening closely to consumers and designing devices around their ever-evolving needs and expectations. Despite an intense increase in PC demand during 2020 and 2021, we still believe demand will be high moving forward due to consumers wanting these connected and seamless experiences.

With the Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360, Samsung is meeting this demand with a new
generation of PCs that combine the power of a laptop with the mobile DNA of a Galaxy smartphone.

The Galaxy Book Pro series offers improved solutions in post-pandemic usage such as video
conferencing and virtual lectures. With Studio mode, you can enjoy video call environments that
help you look as you prefer regardless of your setting. Combined with Intelligent Noise Cancelling, which eliminates ambient noise from your microphone, you’ll be seen and heard with clarity.

With Screen Recorder and Samsung Studio Plus, you can also make the next viral gameplay tutorial by recording your screen in combination with your voice and polish your video with easy editing tools.

Consumers also prioritize full ecosystem connectivity perfect for a more mobile world. Link to
Windows (Microsoft Your Phone) provides seamless cross-device operation between the Galaxy
Book Pro series and Galaxy smartphones. Easy Bluetooth Connection effortlessly manages Galaxy
Buds connections between devices. These types of connected experiences on the PC are now more important than ever, and we will continue to build Galaxy Books that complete the Galaxy ecosystem for our users.

SM: Does Samsung’s research show that existing Galaxy device owners would consider switching to a Samsung laptop if it enabled them to get more out of the ecosystem?

HSK: As consumers add more devices to their home and office spaces, we learned that they want them to work together seamlessly so there’s no time wasted trying to find a note, transfer files, or connect to audio. In designing the Galaxy Book series, we looked across our entire mobile portfolio—from earbuds and IoT devices to tablets and smartphones—in search of ways for your devices to work together to help you do more.

Now with Galaxy Book Pro series, users can instantly sync photos and files with their smartphone
or enjoy their favorite Galaxy apps on PC via Link to Windows (Microsoft Your Phone). Users can also enjoy one unified Samsung Notes experience—with PDF annotation, voice recording, and auto-syncing—across smartphone, tablet, and PC. We’ve also developed new ways for different devices to support one another.

With Easy Bluetooth connection, the Galaxy earbuds automatically toggle between the PC, tablet, and smartphone as you switch tasks. Second screen allows users to expand your PC workspace onto their tablet. SmartThings Dashboard simplifies their smart home, allowing them to dim the lights, change the temperature, and set oven to preheat all from one central hub.

SM: How were the sizes determined? Were 14-inch and 16-inch also considered instead of the 13.3- inch and 15.6-inch sizes?

HSK: We’re constantly listening to consumers and launching products that best meet market needs. According to IDC data, 13-14-inch and 15-16-inch devices are the most in-demand PC sizes on the market. Determined to fulfill this need, we chose sizes at 13-inch and 15-inch. The 13-inch models are for those who prioritize mobility first and foremost, and 15-inch models are for those who want to balance mobility with a larger screen experience.

SM: What is the external graphics processor (GPU) which would only be available for the 15.6-inch Galaxy Book Pro?

HSK: The external graphics processor (GPU) in the 15.6-inch Galaxy Book Pro is NVIDIA® GeForce® MX450. We decided to offer an external graphics processor to the 15.6-inch
Galaxy Book Pro to provide a more optimized experience for consumer who expect to use their
PC for this type of work.

SM: What is the difference between the Galaxy Book Pro 360 Super AMOLED and Galaxy Book Pro AMOLED screen?

HSK: For the first time ever, we built Galaxy Book Pro series with AMOLED displays, meaning users now have access to incredibly accurate colors, richer contrasts and more depth across their entire Galaxy ecosystem from their smartphones, tablets, wearables and now PCs.

Galaxy Book Pro and Pro 360 uses an AMOLED display that’s perfect for daily use and after work
entertainment thanks to the SGS Eye Care-certified displays. It also comes with the Intelligent
Color Engine which can automatically adapt the display’s color space depending on the on-
screen content.

In addition to those features, Galaxy Book Pro 360 uses a Super AMOLED display, which enables
touch and S Pen input. This makes it ideal for creative users, from artists looking for real-world brush effects to graphic designers who need pinpoint accuracy.

SM: How many nits is the peak brightness of the laptop and wouldn’t QLED be better, which was used in the past laptop line-up? If so, why was OLED chosen and not QLED again this time?

HSK: The Galaxy Book Pro series is packed with innovations and development knowledge that Samsung has accrued over the years building the mobile devices. Generally, consumers use PCs primarily indoors so we naturally optimized the Galaxy Book series’ brightness for indoor usage.

Among many considerations when developing the new Galaxy Book Pro series, one of the most
important consideration for our target users was mobility- how thin and light the device can be.
Even if the performance is top of the line, if it’s too thick or heavy, it starts to become a trade-off and can disrupt mobility. To balance these considerations, we chose AMOLED technology which has competitiveness for thin and light, for the Galaxy Book Pro series, the same technology found on other Galaxy devices such as smartphones.

Secondly it is crucial to provide users with the most accurate and optimized displays possible.
This led to the development of the Intelligent Color Engine, which can switch color spaces. The
reason this is important is because different tasks require different color fields. For example,
videos are more vivid in DCI-P3, photo editing typically requires Adobe RGB and general usage
relies on the all-round sRGB. The Galaxy Book Pro series’ displays can switch between these
seamlessly, ensuring all content is optimized.

Finally, the display should be comfortable and consistent. Users who work all day on their
devices should not feel strained or lose concentration due to their display. The Galaxy Book Pro
and Pro 360’s AMOLED displays SGS Eye Care-certified. They transmit less blue light, and they are more comfortable to look at. In addition, by providing the exact same color range as the Galaxy smartphones do, photos and design works can be seen exactly the same between devices for
accuracy.

SM: With this significant revamp, has Samsung reconsidered its position on offering laptops and notebooks in limited markets only?

HSK: In 2020, PCs became permanently woven into everyday life. They helped us connect to the wider world, work remotely, video conference with friends and family, and find outlets for creativity and relaxation. In turn, we’ve seen consumer expectations rise. Our mobile-first users want their devices to deliver seamless communication, sustained productivity, and immersive entertainment—all in one.

In 2021, we’re expanding the Galaxy ecosystem with the new Galaxy Book series. With the
growing marketing needs, we are moving into more markets this time and constantly evaluating
new growth. We aim to provide consumers with a new mobile computing experience powered
by innovations spanning across the Galaxy ecosystem as we establish Samsung’s leadership and
long-term commitment to the PC market.

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ECG firmware update lands on Galaxy Watch 3, Watch Active 2 in Russia

The highly anticipated ECG and blood pressure firmware update for the Galaxy Watch 3 and the Galaxy Watch Active 2 was released in 31 markets earlier this year, but some key regions such as Russia were left out. Thankfully, the roll-out continues and Samsung confirmed today that the two additional health-tracking feature are now becoming available in Russia thanks to a new firmware update that’s being distributed to both the Galaxy Watch 3 and the Galaxy Watch Active 2.

Galaxy smartwatch users who have never used the blood pressure reading feature before will be required to set up the Samsung Health Monitor app first. It’s available at the Galaxy Store and it has to be installed on the smartphone that’s connected to the Galaxy Watch 3 / Galaxy Watch Active 2.

Once the app is installed, users will have to calibrate the smartwatch for accurate measurements using a dedicated blood pressure monitor. Of course, nothing’s stopping Galaxy Watch 3 or Galaxy Watch Active 2 owners from taking blood pressure readings without calibrating the sensors using medical equipment first, but this would defeat the purpose.

As for the ECG functionality, it can be used to determine if the user has a sinus rhythm or suffers from atrial fibrillation. Once an ECG is performed using the Galaxy Watch 3 / Galaxy Watch Active 2, the ECG data will be synchronized with the connected smartphone in the form of a PDF report.

Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Watch Active 2 owners in Russia who want to use the new ECG and blood pressure monitoring features will have to download the aforementioned Samsung Health Monitor app from the Galaxy Store, and they’re also required to update the basic Samsung Health app on their smartphones to enable the ECG and blood pressure reading functionalities.

  • Model: SM-R840
  • Dimensions: Watch: 46.2 x 45.0 x 11.1 mm
  • Display: 1.4 inch / 35.56 mm Circular Super AMOLED
  • CPU: Exynos 9110
  • Camera:

  • Model: SM-R820
  • Dimensions: Watch: 44 x 44 x 10.9 mm
  • Display: 1.4 inch / 35.56 mm Circular Super AMOLED
  • CPU: Exynos 9110
  • Camera:

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Galaxy Book Go images and specs leak ahead of launch

Samsung was expected to unveil the Galaxy Book Go alongside the Galaxy Book Pro, Galaxy Book Pro 360, and the Galaxy Book Odyssey during its April 28 event. However, the company didn’t unveil the ARM-based Windows 10 laptop. Now, the laptop’s first set of images have been revealed alongside its full specs sheet.

German tech publication WinFuture published the press renders and specifications of the Galaxy Book Go. The laptop features a 14-inch IPS LCD display with Full HD resolution. It uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c processor, which features an octa-core 64-bit CPU clocked at 2.5GHz. The laptop has 4GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, and a microSD card slot. It runs the ARM version of Windows 10 Home and will reportedly be priced at just €449.

Samsung Galaxy Book Go Keyboard

The Galaxy Book Go appears to have a tenkeyless backlit keyboard, a decently-sized trackpad, a fingerprint reader, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos audio, and a 720p webcam. It reportedly weighs just 1.39kg and is 14.9mm thin. In terms of connectivity, the Galaxy Book Go features LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, Miracast, Bluetooth 5.1, one USB Type-A port, two USB Type-C ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Since it uses an ARM processor and doesn’t need active cooling, it does not feature any air vent, which makes it resistant to dust. It is also MIL-STD-810G rated for resistance against drops and shocks. The Galaxy Book Go reportedly comes powered by a 42.3Wh battery and can be charged using a 25W USB Type-C charger.

Samsung Galaxy Book Go Silver

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RIP Henk, saying goodbye to our good friend and colleague

It’s a sad day for all of us at SamMobile. One of the biggest Samsung fans is no longer among us. This week our dear colleague and good friend Henk van Loosbroek passed away. We firmly believe that Henk was one of the greatest, if not the greatest, Samsung fan of all time. Henk had a passion for the company, he was super proud of the brand and how innovative Samsung has been and still is.

In 2013 I met Henk via Twitter and we started talking. He always made sure that we were the first to report on new updates and the latest Samsung news. Impressed by his dedication and passion, we thought it was time to embrace Henk in our SamMobile team. Since then, he had been an integral part of our team. Henk did his job with pride and joy. Our readers would remember well his ubiquitous presence on our forum, social media networks and various other sites.

In addition to being our omnipresent online colleague that was always the first one to start working from The Netherlands in the early morning, he would also regularly visit us at our office for conversations, laughs, and most importantly, coffee and cake.

The icing on the cake was that in 2019, he was invited by Samsung for the launch of the first foldable phone in San Francisco, the original Samsung Galaxy Fold. Henk loved innovation and thus everything Samsung did, how great that was for him.

Unfortunately, he has left us way too soon. We cherish the memories he has left us with. We remember his love for life, Star Wars and all things Samsung. It was an absolute honor knowing such a gem of a person.

Henk, we are so very happy to have known you and to have been a part of your life! We have experienced wonderful things together, such as our SamMobile team building in Dubai, our Christmas dinners and our beautiful moments of laughter during the office days.

From the entire SamMobile team: Rest in peace and thank you for everything. You will be dearly missed. Till we meet again.

We will never forget you! And may the Force be with you.

Love, Team SamMobile.

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Galaxy Watch Active and Watch Active 2 getting new updates

Samsung had released new software updates to the Galaxy Watch and the Galaxy Watch 3 last week. Now, the company has released a similar update to the Galaxy Watch Active and the Galaxy Watch Active 2. The new update improves the stability of the messaging app and the Wi-Fi connection on the smartwatches.

The Galaxy Watch Active and the Galaxy Watch Active 2 are getting a new software update in Austria, Brazil, Germany, and South Korea. The firmware version for Galaxy Watch Active’s update has firmware version R820XXU1DUD1, while the update for the Galaxy Watch Active 2 bears firmware version R500XXU1FUD1. The download size for the new updates is just over 35MB.

If you are a Galaxy Watch Active or Galaxy Watch Active 2 user in any of the countries mentioned above, you can check for the update by opening the Galaxy Wearable app on your connected smartphone, navigating to Watch software update, and tapping on Download and install.

Two months ago, these smartwatches had received a new software update that brought a lot of new features from the Galaxy Watch 3. The Galaxy Watch Active 2 had also received the ECG functionality in a few markets. Samsung has been consistently rolling out new updates to its older smartwatches, which is rarely seen on wearables from most other brands.

  • Model: SM-R500
  • Dimensions: Watch: 39.5 x 39.5 x 10.5 mm
  • Display: 1.1 inch / 27.94 mm Circular Super AMOLED
  • CPU: Exynos 9110
  • Camera:
  • Model: SM-R820
  • Dimensions: Watch: 44 x 44 x 10.9 mm
  • Display: 1.4 inch / 35.56 mm Circular Super AMOLED
  • CPU: Exynos 9110
  • Camera:

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Are you facing this irritating WhatsApp issue on your Galaxy S21?

The Galaxy S21 series seems to be facing an issue related to WhatsApp, and some users are infuriated with it. There have been multiple reports on Reddit and Samsung’s official forum where some Galaxy S21 users have complained that they can’t send or receive WhatsApp messages via their desktop.

Some Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra users say that WhatsApp’s desktop (and web) app frequently disconnects from their smartphones. After disconnection, WhatsApp’s desktop and web apps display this message: Phone Note Connected. Make sure your phone has an active internet connection. This can be quite irritating, especially when you want to carry on the conversation without opening the phone.

WhatsApp Phone Not Connected Issue

It could be due to Samsung’s aggressive battery optimization

This issue could be related to Samsung’s battery optimization technique where it puts unused apps to sleep when the phone’s screen is locked, interfering with the app’s ability to receive notifications in real-time. WhatsApp’s FAQs section says that the disconnection issue happens when the internet connection is unstable or when the smartphone app is killed in the background.

Despite disabling the battery optimization feature, allowing background network activity (even in battery saver mode), and re-installing Whatsapp on their Galaxy S21 series smartphone, some users are still facing the disconnection issue. Some users even tried the factory reset method to see if the problem persists, but to no avail.

While some Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Ultra, and even the Galaxy Z Fold 2 users on our team are facing this issue, others aren’t. Some users claim that this issue intensified on Galaxy phones running Android 11 (and One UI 3.1). Some non-Samsung smartphones seem to be facing this issue as well.

Samsung recently topped the list of Android OEMs that aggressively kill background apps on their smartphones. Google says that it doesn’t recommend aggressively killing background apps, but most Android OEMs do this anyway to improve battery life. Are you facing this issue on your Samsung smartphone? Let us know in the comments section below.

  • Model: SM-G991B
  • Dimensions: Bar: 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm
  • Display: 6.2 inch / 157.48 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • CPU: Exynos 2100
  • Camera: 12MP
  • Model: SM-G996B
  • Dimensions: Bar: 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8 mm
  • Display: 6.7 inch / 170.18 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • CPU: Exynos 2100
  • Camera: 12MP
  • Model: SM-G998B
  • Dimensions: Bar: 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm
  • Display: 6.8 inch / 172.72 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • CPU: Exynos 2100
  • Camera: 12MP

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Galaxy Tab A 10.5 starts getting April 2021 security patch

Samsung is crushing it right now by consistently releasing software updates and security patches to its smartphones and tablets. The company was the first Android OEM to release the April 2021 security patch, and it became the first brand to release the May 2021 security patch earlier this week. Today, Samsung has released the April 2021 security patch to the Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (SM-T595).

The Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018) has started getting the April 2021 security patch in the UK. The new software update, which bears firmware version T595XXS4CUD1, brings fixes for several critical vulnerabilities. It includes 21 fixes from Samsung and more than 30 fixes from Google. While we don’t have an official changelog for the update yet, it could also include other bug fixes and stability improvements.

If you are a Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (2018) user in the UK, you might have already received a notification regarding the update. If not, you can manually check for the OTA update by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install. You can also download the firmware from our firmware database and flash it manually. The company could roll out the update to more countries over the next few days.

Samsung had launched the Galaxy Tab A 10.5 in September 2018 with Android 8.1 Oreo. In 2019, the tablet received the Android 9 Pie update with One UI. Last year, it received the Android 10-based One UI 2 update.

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Power outage at Samsung’s Texas chip plant caused $270 million damage

Samsung Foundry’s chip plant in Austin, Texas, suffered a huge loss due to a power outage in February. The company had to stop the production of chips for over a month, which isn’t good news, especially considering the ongoing global chip shortage. The South Korean firm had to destroy some of its products which were being fabricated when the power outage happened, causing damage of millions of dollars.

During its Q1 2021 earnings call, the company revealed that it faced damages to the tune of KRW 300 billion (around $270 million) to KRW 400 billion (around $360 million). A major snowstorm and cold wave in Texas caused statewide power and water outages, and Samsung and other companies in the state had to stop their chip production facilities. It was the first time in Samsung’s history that it had to close the chip production for a month.

Samsung’s Austin chip plant, also known as Line S2, makes DDI (Display Driver Integrated), image sensors, RFIC (Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit), SSD controllers, and other microprocessors. The company uses 14nm to 65nm processes to make these chips. To prevent power outages like this from happening in the future, Samsung is in talks with state authorities to find a solution. The plant achieved 90% of its production capacity by the end of March, and it is now operating at full capacity.

Han Seung-hoon, SVP at Samsung Foundry, said, “There was a wafer production disruption due to the stopping and recovering of the fab. About 71,000 wafers were affected, and this corresponds to around 300 to 400 billion won in damage. The power and water outage were preannounced, so we did have time to prepare. I think we were able to bring the operation back to normalization earlier than we expected.

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