Samsung showcases triple folding display, foldable tablet, under panel camera, and more!

After teasing some of its new display innovations through images yesterday, Samsung has released a video that shows off some of these new innovations, and it’s absolutely nuts. We get to see a device with a triple-folding display, a 17-inch foldable laptop concept, Samsung’s new under-display camera technology, and more. It’s an exciting look at the future, and you can check it out in the video below.

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The majority of South Koreans support the idea of pardoning Lee Jae-yong

A survey conducted by four polling companies in South Korea has revealed that the majority of South Koreans support the idea of pardoning Samsung’s heir, Lee Jae-yong. At the beginning of the year, Samsung Group’s de facto leader was sentenced to two and a half years on account of a bribery case. In recent weeks, however, numerous parties have shown support towards the idea of pardoning Lee Jae-yong amid the semiconductor shortage, from business officials to Buddhist monks and the country’s five major lobby groups.

The recent joint survey was conducted by four Seoul-based polling companies, namely Embrain Public, KSTAT Research, Korea Research International, and Hankook Research. The polls were completed with the help of over 1,000 people, and 64% of participants support the idea of pardoning Lee Jae-yong. The survey claims to have a margin of error of 3.1%, so no matter how you look at it, the majority of South Koreans are seemingly pro-pardon.

The final decision rests with President Moon Jae-in

Last week, President Moon Jae-in stated that ‘the global competition for semiconductors is intensifying […]’ while adding that South Korea needs to become more competitive in the chip industry. And because many people in the industry believe that Samsung Group’s Lee Jae-yong is one of the keys to solving the ongoing semiconductor crisis, the idea of granting a pardon remained open to debate.

President Moon Jae-in stated that ‘fairness, precedents and public sentiment must be considered at the same time.‘ He confirmed that he’ll consider people’s opinions before deciding whether or not to grant a pardon. It now looks like the people have spoken, so a presidential pardon might happen after all.

According to the recent survey, 47% of supporters of the Democratic Party of Korea are pro-pardon, while 44% are against. Meanwhile, an overwhelming 92% of People Power Party supporters believe that Samsung’s Lee Jae-yong should be pardoned.

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New Galaxy Note 10 firmware update improves Camera, Quick Share, security

Samsung continues the May 2021 security patch rollout and the latest series of Galaxy devices to receive a firmware update with improved security is the Galaxy Note 10. The company began updating the Galaxy Note 10 Lite over the weekend, and not to be outdone by a non-premium variant, the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ / Note 10+ 5G are now getting a similar firmware update in Europe.

Galaxy Note 10 / Note 10+ owners can identify the latest update by firmware version N97xxXXU7FUE3, and by the fact that it brings the May 2021 security patch along with it. The good news continues, as it looks like the latest update is improving other areas aside from security.

Quick Share and Camera improvements are included

Along with improved security thanks to the newer patch, Samsung claims that the latest firmware update should also improve the performance of the camera, all the while enhancing Quick Share and the file sharing experience between Galaxy devices. These changes were introduced to other Galaxy devices with the May 2021 security patch.

Samsung began updating the Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+, and Note 10+ 5G in Europe, with Germany and Switzerland seemingly having a higher priority over other markets. But as always, the update will gradually expand to reach other markets soon, so make sure you keep an eye out for update notifications, or trigger the update from the Settings app on your phone by accessing the Software update menu.

And as usual, SamMobile offers readers an alternative method of acquiring official Samsung firmware updates from our firmware archive. Just make sure you’re searching for the correct Galaxy model for your region and / or network operator before you download.

Galaxy Note 10

• Model: SM-N970F
• Dimensions: Bar: 151.0 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm
  
• Display: 6.3 inch / 160.02 mm Dynamic AMOLED Display
• CPU: Exynos 9825
• Camera: 16MP

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Galaxy Note 10+

• Model: SM-N975F
• Dimensions: Bar: 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm
  
• Display: 6.8 inch / 172.72 mm Dynamic AMOLED Display
• CPU: Exynos 9825
• Camera: 16MP

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Galaxy Note 10+ 5G

• Model: SM-N976B
• Dimensions: Bar: 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm
  
• Display: 6.8 inch / 172.72 mm Dynamic AMOLED Display
• CPU: Exynos 9825
• Camera: 16MP

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Samsung to trade semiconductor expertise for COVID-19 vaccine patents

What do semiconductors and COVID-19 vaccines have in common? Nothing really, but Samsung Biologics reportedly wants to secure vaccine production orders as well as patented technologies from US-based pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Moderna, and the Korean tech giant’s semiconductor expansion plans in the USA might be used as leverage.

President Moon Jae-in will attend the first summit with U.S. President Joe Biden on May 21, and according to the Korean media, the two leaders will discuss possible collaborations for vaccine manufacturing. According to the Korean president’s chief policy secretary Lee Ho-seung, the USA wants to turn South Korea into a global vaccine production hub, seeing how the country is the world’s second-largest in terms of drug manufacturing capacity.

Meanwhile, the same report suggests that Samsung Biologics could become a much more vital piece to the US-South Korea dynamic. While Samsung Biologics is already producing vaccines on a contractual basis, the company reportedly wants to acquire more patents for two reasons: firstly the company aims to win more orders from Pfizer and Moderna, and secondly, the company is looking to expand its supply lines in Asia and Europe.

Samsung to leverage its semiconductor investment plans

There’s no secret that the USA is hoping that Samsung Semiconductor will contribute to the country’s chip manufacturing infrastructure before the end of the year, and Samsung might eventually decide to establish new manufacturing plants on US soil.

This collaboration has yet to be set in stone, and according to recent news, Samsung might end up leveraging the expansion plans of its Semiconductor division as a way to secure more vaccine-related patents for Samsung Biologics.

According to an unnamed government official cited by the Korean media, President Moon is expected to tell Biden what role South Korea can play, through Samsung Electronics, to back the U.S. president’s semiconductor initiatives.

The USA has so far been reluctant to sharing patented biopharmaceutical technologies because they are considered ‘strategic items,’ but the Biden administration could agree on sharing some of those technologies with Samsung Biologics if it means that Samsung’s semiconductor division will continue investing in the US’ semiconductor infrastructure.

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US-bound unlocked Galaxy S21 gets Camera and Quick Share improvements

It’s been nearly a full months since Samsung began seeding the May 2021 security update for the international Galaxy S21, and enough time has passed for the company to release the security patch in India not once, but twice. Now it’s time for the Galaxy S21 series in the USA to enjoy better security thanks to a new firmware update.

Samsung is now rolling out the new firmware update with the May 2021 security patch in tow for the unlocked Galaxy S21 series in the USA (SM-G991U1, SM-G996U1, SM-G998U1). As expected, the latest security patch includes dozens of fixes for vulnerabilities found within Google’s Android OS and Samsung’s own proprietary software.

Camera and Quick Share improvements inbound

The latest firmware update for the unlocked Galaxy S21 series in the USA carries firmware number G99xU1UEU3AUDD, and aside from improved security, the new firmware promises to improve the performance of the camera, enhance Quick Share in general, and improve file sharing between Galaxy devices that use Quick Share.

As always, Samsung customers should be able to acquire the update by tapping the notification once it arrives or by opening the Settings app on the Galaxy S21 and accessing Software update. Alternatively, SamMobile readers who may want to acquire updates faster can download the latest firmware updates manually from our archive.

Galaxy S21

• Model: SM-G991U1
• 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-G996U1
• 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-G998U1
• 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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The Galaxy A22 4G just got benchmarked with the same SoC as the A32

New evidence has emerged from an online benchmark to lend even more weight to Samsung’s alleged intentions of releasing a 4G-only Galaxy A22 model along with a 5G variant. These two devices should look the same judging by a few press renders that leaked earlier this week, but they won’t be identical in terms of hardware specifications.

The Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226B) was spotted in an online benchmark a couple of months ago when it was revealed that the phone is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset. It turns out that the 4G variant of the Galaxy A22 — model number SM-A225F — also adopts an SoC made by MediaTek, except it’s the Helio G80 solution which is not quite as powerful as the Dimensity 700.

When a cheaper phone performs better than a costlier alternative

The Galaxy A22 seemingly follows a similar pattern to the costlier Galaxy A32, wherein the 4G model is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC.

But oddly enough, the Galaxy A22 5G is expected to perform better than the Galaxy A32 5G even if it will be cheaper, and it’s all thanks to the Dimensity 700 chipset’s higher clock speed. MediaTek sure isn’t making this easier, but despite the confusing monikers, the Dimensity 700 solution is more powerful than the Dimensity 720 5G chipset.

In other words, the Galaxy A22 is expected to be cheaper than the Galaxy A32, but as far as raw performance is concerned, the Galaxy A22 5G should perform better than the A32 5G, which is quite unusual.

As for the 4G model, Geekbench has revealed that the Galaxy A22 4G should ship with 6GB of RAM and Android 11. The device was able to score 293 points and 1,247 points in single and multi-core tests, respectively. Comparatively, the 5G variant was able to top 562 points and 1,755 points in the same tests a couple of months ago.

Samsung has yet to confirm the phone’s exact launch plans but rumors indicate at an H2 release. We’ll keep you posted.

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Samsung has revealed the Smart Keyboard Trio 500 release and price details

Samsung is readying its brand-new Smart Keyboard Trio 500 for market release in Europe, and the company confirmed earlier today that the accessory will be available in a matter of weeks. Samsung is planning to release the Smart Keyboard Trio 500 in Germany at the beginning of June for the recommended retail price of €44.90.

As expected considering the previous official announcement on this new accessory, the Samsung Smart Keyboard Trio 500 will be available in two color options: black and white, with each variant having a few color-coded keys for DeX as well as for easy switching between connected devices and opened apps.

A productivity-focused Bluetooth keyboard from Samsung

Although the Samsung Smart Keyboard Trio 500 itself doesn’t incorporate DeX, it was designed for Galaxy smartphone and tablet users who enjoy the DeX experience. With just one press of a button, the Keyboard Trio 500 can put a connected Galaxy smartphone or tablet into DeX mode.

The keyboard is compatible with any Galaxy smartphones and tablets as long as they run One UI 3.1 and were last updated in March 2021 or later.

As the name suggests, the Samsung Smart Keyboard Trio 500 can be connected to three different devices simultaneously, and users can switch between them with the help of three function keys. Likewise, setting up these Bluetooth connections for the first is very easy to do. Users are only required to turn on the keyboard and hold one of the dedicated Bluetooth buttons pressed to receive a connection request on the smartphone or tablet.

Availability details for other markets besides Germany haven’t been revealed yet but we assume that  the Smart Keyboard Trio 500 will launch globally around June for the rough equivalent of €44.90.

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Samsung’s running a new limited-time discount on the Galaxy A52 5G

There are plenty of reasons to love Samsung’s new mid-range hero phone — the Galaxy A52 5G — but the company is now giving prospective customers in the USA yet another incentive to consider buying the Galaxy A52 5G if they haven’t already done so. You guessed it; we’re referring to a new discount on the device, and the clock is ticking fast.

The Galaxy A52 5G was released in the USA for $499 but Samsung is now offering the device along with a $75 instant rebate with no strings attached. Customers who may want to lower the price even further can choose to trade-in another device for a more significant price drop. As usual, trade-in values differ by model.

You can now buy the Galaxy A52 5G for as low as $125 with trade-in

The highest trade-in value Samsung’s willing to offer is $300 for the iPhone XS Max, which means that eligible Galaxy A52 5G buyers could acquire the device for as low as $125. Meanwhile, trading in the Galaxy Note 9 guarantees a $200 discount.

The aforementioned $75 instant rebate applies regardless of whether or not you may want to take advantage of the trade-in deal. The only caveat is that it’s a limited-time deal and, as of this writing, there are only about 7 hours left on the clock.

You can check our Galaxy A52 review for a closer look at Samsung’s new mid-range hero phone, though keep in mind that our review is for the 4G model which has a different SoC and a display with a lower, 90Hz refresh rate compared to the 5G variant.

• Buy the Galaxy A52 5G at Samsung USA

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Galaxy A30 Android 11 One UI 3.1 update out now, India first market to get it

The Android 11 update is hitting yet another mid-range model in Samsung’s smartphone lineup. On the receiving end this time around is the Galaxy A30. The update has been released in India (a previous story of ours incorrectly said the update debuted in China and has been taken down) and comes with version 3.1 of One UI, just like the Android 11 update for other Galaxy devices released in the last couple of months.

India is the first country to get the Android 11 update for the Galaxy A30, but more markets should be joining the party soon. Android 11 and One UI 3.1 include quite a few new features, such as chat bubbles, one-time permissions, improved customization options for things like the lock screen and phone app, improved Samsung stock apps, faster performance, smoother animations and other refreshed UI elements, and stronger privacy controls (such as the option to remove location data from images before sharing them).

The Galaxy A30’s Android 11 update includes the April 2021 security patch. You can download the update over the air from the phone’s Settings » Software update menu. The Android 11 firmware can also be manually flashed on the phone with a Windows PC using the relevant file that you can download from our firmware archive.

For those wondering, the Galaxy A30 is not eligible for Android 12 as it has already received two major OS updates and isn’t included in Samsung’s promise of three years of Android and One UI upgrades. However, it should continue receiving security patches on a regular basis for at least another year.

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Samsung’s cheapest 5G Galaxy A series phone moves closer to launch

There’s no denying the fact that no manufacturer is doing as much as Samsung to make 5G connectivity more affordable. The company has a handful of mid-range phones sporting 5G connectivity on offer, including the Galaxy A32 5G, Galaxy A42 5G, and Galaxy A52 5G, and it is gearing up to make access to the new global wireless standard even cheaper with the upcoming Galaxy A22 5G.

The A22 5G has been the subject of a number of leaks over the past few weeks, and it has now taken an important step on its journey to retail shelves: The Galaxy A22 5G has been certified by the Bluetooth SIG organization. Bluetooth certification is one of the many approvals a smartphone requires before it can be sold to consumers, and while it doesn’t offer much detail about an upcoming device except for its version of Bluetooth connectivity (version 5.0, in this case), we already know a lot about the Galaxy A22 5G.

The only exciting thing about the Galaxy A22 5G may be… 5G

As you would expect from the low-end of Samsung’s A series lineup, the A22 5G isn’t a very exciting phone. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, which has slightly faster high-performance cores than the Dimensity 720 chipset that powers the Galaxy A32 5G (2.2GHz vs 2.0GHz). There’s 4GB of RAM accompanying the Dimensity 700 on the base model, and benchmarks have revealed that a variant with 6GB of RAM exists as well.

Other Galaxy A22 5G specs are expected to include an Infinity-V display with Full HD+ resolution, a 48MP+8MP+2MP+2MP main, ultra-wide, depth, and macro camera setup, a 13MP front camera, a 5000 mAh battery with 15W charging, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It will run Android 11 out of the box and should come in four colors: gray, light green, purple, and white. Pricing hasn’t been rumored yet, but it will likely have to fall somewhere south of €300 if Samsung hopes to sell the device in any meaningful numbers.

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Exclusive: New Galaxy Watch 4 feature and Wear OS confirmed

It’s been a while since Samsung launched a new smartwatch. Earlier reports have suggested that the Galaxy Watch is due for a major overhaul this year. It’s not just the design and features that will see major changes. Samsung is reportedly going to change the entire operating system.

For the past few months, it has been rumoured that Samsung is ditching Tizen in favor of Android (Wear OS). We can now exclusively confirm some details about the company’s upcoming watches. Yes, they will be running Wear OS.

Galaxy Watch 4 will run Wear OS with One UI on top

Samsung may have as many as three new versions of its smartwatch. One will have more classic design elements, not unlike a conventional dress watch. The others, which will include an Active model, will have sporty design elements.

These new models are being developed under the codenames Wise, Fresh and Lucky. Wise has the classic design elements with the rotating bezel ring. The other two are Samsung’s sporty models for 2021.

Tizen won’t be used for this year’s smartwatches. Samsung is replacing it with Wear OS. However, it will be topped with One UI 3.x. This will be an entirely new version of One UI for Samsung’s wearable devices.

So the new watches will have a similar look and feel even though the underlying OS will be different. New SmartThings features are going to be included as well. The entire interface is going to be revamped for more ease of use.

Among the new features is one that essentially transforms your Galaxy Watch 4 into a walkie talkie. It will enable users to send short voice messages to their friends. The Apple Watch has had a similar feature for some time now.

Samsung hasn’t revealed as yet when it’s planning to launch the new wearable devices. It’s quite possible that the Galaxy Watch 4 will be unveiled alongside the new foldable smartphones. In that case, we may be treated to a bunch of new Samsung devices in July.

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Galaxy Tab S7 FE gets same battery as Samsung’s most expensive tablet

It’s been in the news for a while that Samsung is going to launch a new tablet. This device is going to be a stripped-down version of the Galaxy Tab S7+. There have been a few reports about what this tablet might end up being called.

The tablet was initially expected to be unveiled as the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite. We later heard that it would hit the market as the Galaxy Tab S7+ Lite. Last week, it was rumored that this tablet will actually be called the Galaxy Tab S7 XL Lite. None of that may have been true.

Samsung is now making a “Fan Edition” tablet

The Google Play Console listing for this tablet refers to it as the Galaxy Tab S7 FE. Samsung brought the Fan Edition branding back last year with the Galaxy S20 FE. It also said that new Fan Edition models will now be released regularly.

So while we wait for the Galaxy S21 FE, Samsung is going to extend this branding to its tablet lineup. Another crucial detail has surfaced today. The Galaxy Tab S7 FE is going to have the same battery capacity as the Galaxy Tab S7+, the most expensive tablet Samsung sells.

The battery inside the Galaxy Tab S7 FE bears part number EB-BT975ABY. Its rated capacity is 9,800mAh and the advertised capacity is 10,090mAh. This is exactly the same as the Galaxy Tab S7+. Its charging speed will also be as high as that of the Galaxy Tab S7+.

This is shaping up to be quite an interesting product. Earlier reports have revealed that the Galaxy Tab S7 FE will feature a 12.4-inch TFT LCD display with S Pen support. It will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor with 4GB RAM. Android 11 will be installed out of the box. Samsung is expected to unveil the tablet in the coming months.

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Samsung’s new foldable and UDC panels reveal an exciting future

Samsung Display today unveiled a range of new OLED panel options. This gives us a glimpse of the kind of devices that we can expect from the company in the future. The new options include significantly larger foldable panels in addition to an Under Display Camera panel.

The new display panels were unveiled as part of the Display Week 2021 exhibition. Much as you’d expect, it’s an online exhibition in which Samsung is participating virtually.

Samsung has some exciting devices up its sleeve

It has long been rumored that Samsung is going to introduce a bi-folding Galaxy device. Samsung Display’s new S-Foldable OLED panel is going to make that happen. This panel can be part of an in-folding or out-folding device. When folded twice, the device can be used like a smartphone and when it’s unfolded, it reaches a maximum size of 7.2-inches.

Samsung’s slidable displays have long been the subject of much speculation as well. The company has a ton of patents on the technology as well. A prototype of the Slidable OLED display has now been revealed. This technology makes it possible to extend the screen horizontally without requiring any folds.

In what might be an indication that foldable Samsung tablets are coming, Samsung Display has shown off a 17-inch foldable panel today. It provides the screen real estate worthy of a tablet in the 4:3 aspect ratio when unfolded. A tablet with this display panel will certainly be a lot more versatile than anything on the market today.

Lastly, the company has unveiled its Under Panel Camera display. The solution it has showcased today is for notebooks, something that we’ve seen it tease previously as well. The front camera is mounted under the panel to allow for a truly edge-to-edge panel.

However, it’s expected that we’ll see this technology on Samsung’s phone in the near future. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is likely to feature an Under Display Camera.

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