There is still some confusion about Galaxy Z Flip 3, Z Fold 3 launch dates

Prominent leaker Max Weinbach had claimed three days ago that the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 would be announced on August 3, 2021. Moreover, YouTuber Jon Prosser had claimed that Samsung’s next foldable smartphones would be launched on August 27. A report coming straight out of South Korea claims that the foldable devices won’t be launched on August 3.

Galaxy Z Flip 3, Z Fold 3 could be unveiled in the second half of the first week of August

According to a report from Yonhap News, Samsung would unveil the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in the second half of the first or second week of August 2021. The publication says that Samsung’s H2 flagship announcements usually happen on Fridays, so the announcement date could be August 6 or August 13. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3’s launch date is claimed to be August 27, 2021.

The report also claims that Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event in August would set the stage for the unveiling of three more devices: Galaxy Buds 2, Galaxy Watch 4, and Galaxy Watch Active 4.

Galaxy S21 FE could launch in the fall of 2021

The news agency says that the launch of the Galaxy S21 FE has been pushed back to Fall 2021 (late September or later) to focus Samsung’s marketing on the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3. Apparently, Samsung wants to focus on the launch and marketing of its next-generation foldable phones and not distract consumer attention by launching a bar-shaped smartphone. The shortage of Snapdragon 888 chipsets is also said to have influenced the delay in the launch of the Galaxy S21 FE.

The new report also claims that Samsung has developed a “hybrid S Pen” that improves the durability of the UTG (Ultra Thin Glass) protection on the Galaxy Z Fold 3’s foldable display. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 has a bigger cover display. Moreover, the Galaxy Buds 2 are expected to be affordable truly wireless earphones, and they would lack ANC (Active Noise Cancellation).

Both foldable phones—Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3—are expected to feature thinner and lighter designs to improve usability. The report also mentions our exclusive news regarding Samsung’s upcoming foldable phones to be priced 20% lower than their predecessors. The Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch Active 4 will run Wear OS, which is jointly developed by Google and Samsung.

Galaxy Z Fold 3

• Model: SM-F926B
• Dimensions: : x x mm
  
• Display: 7.6 inch / mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
• CPU: Snapdragon 888
• Camera: 12MP

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Galaxy Watch 4 (42mm)

• Model: SM-R880
• Dimensions: Watch: x x mm
  
• Display: 1.2 inch / 30.2 mm Circular Super AMOLED
• CPU:
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Samsung’s first LPDDR5 uMCP enables flagship experiences on low-cost phones

Samsung wants to bring flagship-grade experiences to non-flagship phones through its latest LPDDR5 UFS-based multichip package (uMCP). Samsung announced today that the industry’s first LPDDR5 uMCP solution enters mass production starting this month before being deployed across “mid-to-high-end smartphones.”

The module leverages Samsung’s expertise in semiconductor technology and combines Samsung’s fastest LPDDR5 memory with UFS 3.1 NAND storage in a single package. Samsung claims that the solution delivers flagship-level performance and enables uninterrupted streaming, gaming, and mixed reality experiences “even in lower-tier devices.”

Fast speed, high storage capacity, and very low energy requirements

Samsung’s LPDDR5 uMCP promises almost a 50% increase in DRAM performance and 2x NAND flash performance over previous LPDDR4x-based UFS 2.2 solutions. The LPDDR5 uMCP boasts 25GB/s transfer rates for DRAM (up from 17GB/s) and a 3GB/s transfer rate for NAND flash, up from 1.5GB/s. The amount of RAM on a uMCP module will vary from 6GB to 12GB, and storage options will include 128GB and 512GB.

All this extra performance comes in a power-efficient compact package that measures 11.5mm x 13mm, leaving extra room for other internal components. The company claims that its upcoming LPDDR5 uMCP solution can meet the requirements of 5G smartphones throughout the mid and high-end segments.

Samsung revealed that it has successfully completed compatibility tests with several global smartphone manufacturers. The LPDDR5 uMCP solution was developed by the company’s semiconductor division, and it won’t be exclusive to Galaxy smartphones. Devices equipped with Samsung’s LPDDR5 uMCP are expected to hit the shelves in key markets later this month.

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Samsung’s own apps could have let hackers inside your Galaxy phone

Samsung Galaxy phones come with a variety of native apps and it places a considerable responsibility on the company’s shoulders to ensure that they’re secure. Even though Samsung’s track record when it comes to security has been better than most, this is still easier said than done.

A security researcher has found serious flaws in the security of some of Samsung’s native apps. If exploited, the flaws would have enabled hackers to spy on you. These vulnerabilities are part of a large set that has been responsibly reported to Samsung.

Samsung has patched the vulnerabilities through recent updates

Oversecured’s founder Sergey Toshin has discovered over a dozen vulnerabilities in Samsung’s apps. Many have already been patched by Samsung through its recent monthly security updates. He did point out that these vulnerabilities could have led to a GDPR violation. This means that had a large-scale exposure occurred, Samsung would possibility on the hook for some significant damages in the EU.

For example, a vulnerability in the Samsung DeX System UI would have enabled a hacker to steal data from user notifications. That may have included chat descriptions for Telegram and WhatsApp in addition to information from notifications for apps like Google Docs, Samsung Email, Gmail and more. The hacker could even have created a backup on the SD card.

Another vulnerability in Secure Folder could enable an attacker to intercept the large set of rights that this secure file storage app has. They would first need to receive the internet sent by them in order to intercept the rights, for example, to read and write contacts in Secure Folder.

Toshin hasn’t revealed details about some vulnerabilities due to the high risk they still pose to users. The least severe of these vulnerabilities can enable hackers to steal SMS messages from a device. The other two are even more serious as they would allow an attacker to read and write arbitrary files with elevated permissions.

“There have been no known reported issues globally and users should be assured that their sensitive information was not at risk. We addressed the potential vulnerability by developing and issuing security patches via software update in April and May 2021 as soon as we identified this issue,” Samsung said in a statement.

These disclosures only underscore the responsibility that we as users have to ensure that our devices are always running the latest firmware. If you haven’t updated your phone yet, go ahead and download the latest update through our firmware section. You can also use our new tool to find out just how secure your Galaxy device is.

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Android 12 to make it easier to see how long you’ve wasted on a voice call

The Android 12 beta program is currently ongoing for Google’s Pixel phones and devices from other manufacturers. Samsung isn’t expected to provide a taste of Android 12 to its customers until the second half of this year, and we’re also in the dark about what new features the next major One UI update (version 4.0, which will accompany Android 12) will bring to eligible Galaxy smartphones and tablets.

Naturally, Android 12 itself will bring plenty of new features and improvements to the core OS, and one of the simpler new additions may include the ability to see the duration of an ongoing voice call in the status bar. Right now, once you send the call screen to the background, you can either drag down the notification shade to see how long the call has been running or go back to the dialer app.

Android 12 will change that so you can just glance at the top of the screen to find out an ongoing call’s duration. Presumably, this functionality will be usable by all apps that can make calls, such as WhatsApp, Google Duo, or Facebook Messenger, in addition to the device’s dialer app. If that is the case, it should come to Galaxy phones and tablets as well.

Sadly, we won’t be able to find out for some time, as it will be a few months before Samsung rolls out an Android 12 and One UI 4.0 beta program for its devices. The Android 11-based One UI 3.0 beta was first announced in August last year, and we can expect a similar timeline for the One UI 4.0 beta. As for Galaxy devices eligible for the Android 12 update, it’s a pretty long list that you can check out here.

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Mysterious bug causes Google app’s search function to not work properly

Google app users are encountering a mysterious bug that can randomly lead to search results not loading at times. The issue appears to be present on virtually any Android smartphone, including Google’s own hardware as well as Samsung Galaxy devices.

The issue can crop up even when the phone has a stable connection to the internet. In fact, it’s unclear what causes the problem, and Google has yet to make a statement on the matter. Nevertheless, many users have complained about the Google app failing to load any search results at times, and the problem seems to affect virtually every Android smartphone with access to the Google app.

Google search results through Samsung Internet work fine

It’s important to keep in mind that this issue crops up only when using the Google app to search. It doesn’t occur when using the URL bar for searching or when using Google’s search engine through other apps.

In other words, it’s not a Google search issue per se, but it seems to be an issue with the Google app itself, which means that Samsung Internet users can use Google’s search engine without encountering this problem.

Users have also reported that working around the issue is relatively easy. Refreshing the page or closing and re-opening the Google app can address the problem, though it still is an annoyance as the issue can crop back up at any moment.

Do you use the Google app on your Galaxy phone? Have you encountered this problem at all? Let us know in the comment section.

This bug with the @Google app that randomly doesn't load any results, even on a perfectly good connection, and just shows a blank page, is so annoying.

Does anyone else run into it all the time? pic.twitter.com/dbD6KtnOl8

— Artem Russakovskii (@ArtemR) June 12, 2021

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Everything we know so far about the Galaxy S22 flagship lineup

The Galaxy S22 flagship series is likely to be announced in January 2022, one year after the Galaxy S21 lineup got introduced. Plenty of mysteries surrounding the Galaxy S22 trio remain uncovered but various leaks and rumors over the past couple of months claim to have already shed a bit of light on the upcoming series.

Evidently, nothing has been officially confirmed thus far, but there tends to be a grain of truth to nearly every leak and rumor. And as there are lots of details that have yet to be revealed, we will constantly update this story with more details as they emerge. For now, here’s everything we know so far about the Galaxy S22 flagship series.

Galaxy S22 series display specs

Recent rumors indicate that the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ will have slightly smaller displays than the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+, respectively. The same rumors suggest that the Galaxy S21 Ultra will retain a 6.8-inch display diagonal and be the only model from the trio to benefit from an LTPO backplane.

The Galaxy S22 display is rumored to measure 6.06-to-6.1 inches, while the Galaxy S22+ is said to have a panel that measures anywhere between 6.5 and 6.6 inches. Resolution and refresh rate details are unknown, but it’s likely that all three flagship models will boast 120Hz refresh rate capabilities..

Galaxy S22 series design specs

We’re not sure where Samsung will push the design of its Galaxy S lineup next, and this is in large part because it’s too early to tell. Samsung doesn’t seem to have decided on all the design aspects of the Galaxy S22 series, but more details are bound to leak eventually.

For now, there’s one rumor suggesting that Samsung is thinking about employing polycarbonate for the back panels of both the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ while reserving Gorilla Glass for the Galaxy S22 Ultra. This could lead to lower production costs and launch prices for the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+.

Galaxy S22 series camera specs

The Galaxy S22 series might be Samsung’s first to adopt sensor-shift camera technology similar to the iPhone 12 Pro Max. This technology stabilizes the camera’s sensor instead of the lens, which leads to improved image quality and better stabilization.

In addition to this, the Galaxy S22 might be the company’s first flagship series to feature cameras that were developed with the help of Japanese optics manufacturer Olympus, though the exact purpose of this alleged collaboration — if it exists in the firs place — is unclear.

Other reports suggest that the Galaxy S22 series won’t be equipped with a ToF sensor, as Samsung believes that this technology doesn’t have enough use cases yet.

Finally, the Galaxy S22 lineup was initially rumored to debut with in-display camera technology, but other recent reports suggest that this technology might not yet be ready for the masses.

Galaxy S22 series hardware specs

Samsung’s upcoming flagship series is expected to be released with an Exynos chipset in some markets and a solution provided by Qualcomm in others.

Leaks pertaining to the next-gen Snapdragon chipset reveal that the solution will use Kryo 780 custom CPU cores based on the ARMv9 architecture and an Adreno 730 graphics chip. The chipset is said to be compatible with quad-channel LPDDR5 RAM.

On the Exynos side of things, the upcoming Exynos 2200 SoC could become the first chipset developed by Samsung to boast AMD graphics, the latter of which would greatly improve graphics performance — something at which Exynos chipsets have never excelled.

This chipset is built by Samsung Foundry on a 5nm process and is said to be fit for both smartphones and laptops.

This is a developing story that will be updated with new bits of information, leaks, and rumors as they emerge, so make sure you bookmark it and check back regularly if you want to stay up to date with the Galaxy S22 series.

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Is the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE worth buying in 2021?

We might have to wait a while longer for Samsung to bring the Galaxy S21 FE to the market in light of recent rumors of a possible delay caused by a shortage of components. The phone’s release date remains in question as Samsung claims that “nothing has been determined regarding the alleged production suspension,” but it looks like the Galaxy S20 FE might remain the best FE-branded phone on the market for longer than expected.

So, is the Galaxy S20 FE 5G worth buying in 2021? Well, yes, but there are a couple of caveats that boil down to pricing.

Spec-wise, the Galaxy S20 FE 5G remains a competent “flagship killer” thanks to its 120Hz Super AMOLED display and other characteristics, including the Snapdragon 865 chipset, decent memory options with expandable storage, an IP68 dust and water-resistant build, stereo speakers, 25W charging and 15W wireless charging, and a decent camera configuration with 4K video recording capabilities and up to 30x zoom.

The Galaxy S20 FE is great, but the Galaxy S21 5G is only $100 pricier

The only thing that prevents the Galaxy S20 FE from being an easy recommendation is that the newer Galaxy S21 5G is a sort of a flagship killer in itself. It might not be very impressive next to the Galaxy S21 Ultra, but compared to the Galaxy S20 FE 5G, the flagship model offers a handful of worthy upgrades for that $100 price difference.

The Galaxy S20 FE 5G costs $699 in the USA, while the Galaxy S21 5G costs $799. The latter model boasts more RAM as standard, but it lacks a microSD card slot. However, it also features a more powerful Snapdragon 888 chipset, a more advanced and power-efficient high refresh rate display, and a more complete software experience with support for one extra major firmware update because it was released with Android 11 instead of Android 10. Finally, the Galaxy S21 5G is arguably better-looking thanks to its modern camera housing, and it has a smaller footprint.

If none of these extra features matter to you and you want to save $100, or if you don’t want to wait and see what the Galaxy S21 FE has in store, then yes, the Galaxy S20 FE 5G remains a worthwhile purchase in 2021.

It’s still an excellent high-end phone with plenty to offer for the price. Just keep in mind that, in theory, Samsung should release the Galaxy S21 FE before the end of the year, and the sequel could offer better value for money.

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Only one Galaxy S22 model could feature a truly premium build

Samsung’s Galaxy S flagship series could be going through a few important changes early next year when the Galaxy S22 lineup will be officially introduced. The company is expected to release three variants of the same flagship, but according to a new rumor, the Galaxy S22 Ultra could be the only model from the trio to feature a truly premium build.

The rumor claims that Samsung is thinking about reserving the glass back for the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S22+, on the other hand, would be wrapped in “reinforced polycarbonate.” In contrast, the ongoing Galaxy S21 has a plastic back, while both the Galaxy S21+ and the Galaxy S21 Ultra feature glass back panels.

Samsung has yet to make a final decision

It’s important to note that this alleged design decision isn’t set in stone. Instead, the source suggests that Samsung is considering the idea of reserving glass for the Galaxy S22 Ultra and is weighing the pros and cons of its options.

As far as customers are concerned, some favor reinforced polycarbonate because it’s more resilient than glass, while others aren’t so fond of the excessive use of plastic materials for flagship phones given their high prices. Then again, using polycarbonate instead of Gorilla Glass should decrease production costs, which could lead to lower launch prices, at least for the base Galaxy S22 model and its larger sibling, the Galaxy S22+.

Samsung might also consider plastic because using lower-cost materials for two-thirds of the flagship series would shine a brighter light on the premium Galaxy S22 Ultra in contrast. Similarly, a recent leak suggests that the Ultra will be the only Galaxy S22 variant to feature an LTPO backplane and retain a 6.8-inch display diagonal, while the base and Plus models could have slightly smaller displays.

Keep in mind that Samsung doesn’t seem to have made a final decision yet, so only time will tell if the company will indeed downgrade the Galaxy S22+ to polycarbonate. The flagship lineup is expected to be unveiled in January 2022.

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Samsung’s software game has gotten strong, but Apple still reigns supreme

Stellar after-sales support game developed into one of the main selling points of Samsung devices in recent years. But compared to Apple, the South Korean giant still has ways to go. Roughly two or three years’ worth of ways, to be more specific.

See, when it comes to smartphone software updates, on the whole, it’s all a matter of perspective. And from Samsung’s point of view, the competition in the Android device segment became laughable lately. To the point that investing in longer security update policies became its best and only move as of late.

This isn’t to understate the importance of regular security updates. Just remind everyone that their importance is largely understated in the eyes of the general public. Software updates do not sell smartphones. Especially not those priced at upward of $1,000. They never have and possibly never will. The fact that Samsung could afford to improve its after-sales support game so much lately is a testament to how little other Android OEMs did to challenge it in the meantime.

What Samsung needs to one-up Apple is determination

As another illustration of how little long-term software support guarantees matter for commercial performance, look no further than the only group of manufacturers who did manage to give Samsung a run for its money. We are, of course, talking about China here, whose one simple trick for success has been cutting corners wherever possible. I.e., wherever the average consumer wouldn’t think to look. Like security updates, for instance. Nevermind the fact that the true cost of always buying the cheapest possible option usually isn’t apparent before it’s too late.

But, what if we took a step back and tried comparing Samsung to someone who’s been in a comparably dominant position for even longer? Someone whose name starts with an “A” and ends with “pple”, perhaps? Well, in that case, Samsung definitely hasn’t peaked just yet. Or, at least we hope it hasn’t.

For the uninitiated, iPhones and iPads receive approximately six years of security updates. “Approximately” because iOS, as a platform, is maintained a bit differently than Android; its updates are more infrequent but also more consequential, on average. And combined with radically different app distribution philosophies, iOS remains a more secure platform, overall.

Assuming Samsung isn’t interested in taking on Google’s role in policing the Play Store, it stands to reason that prolonging its existing software support policies is the best way to keep its users safe from malicious apps.

Therefore, what Samsung needs right now is determination. Belief that it’s on the right track, and willingness to see things through, taking its software game up a level in the process of doing so. Could some of today’s Galaxy devices end up receiving more than four years’ worth of security updates or four generations of major Android upgrades? We certainly hope so.

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Samsung breaks new 5G ground as it becomes Vodafone’s O-RAN vendor

Samsung Electronics is officially the leading Open RAN vendor for Vodafone UK, the company announced today. Samsung will be responsible for bringing vRAN (Virtualized Radio Access Network) to Vodafone UK, along with 4G, 5G, and Massive MIMO solutions. This collaboration represents the first wide-scale commercial deployment of vRAN and O-RAN in Europe.

Huawei has been removed from UK’s 5G network infrastructure plans, and some mobile carriers have committed to decommissioning all Huawei network gear by 2023. Last year, the UK government began a conversation with Samsung and other telecom infrastructure suppliers and expressed a need to replace Huawei’s equipment, while network operators BT and Vodafone decided to support the Open RAN standards to ensure compatibility between network components supplied by different vendors.

This allowed Samsung to establish a stronger presence in the UK, and now, the company was picked by Vodafone UK to deliver vRAN solutions and O-RAN compliant 5G radios and Massive MIMO stations.

This represents an important milestone for Samsung and should strengthen the company’s 5G presence in Europe. It’s the company’s first large-scale vRAN collaboration with a leading European network operator. One of the greatest benefits offered by Samsung’s software-based vRAN solution is that it can run on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) servers, all the while delivering performance levels that are comparable to traditional hardware-based equipment.

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Google wants app developers to snitch on Samsung

It has long been a concern that Samsung is a bit too aggressive when it comes to killing background apps. This is just one of the many ways for the company to improve the battery life on its devices. However, it does come at the expense of the user experience.

Samsung isn’t the only Android device manufacturer that does this. Many others also rely on such over optimization. This leads to the misconception among users that perhaps this is an Android issue when in reality Google doesn’t have much to do with it. That’s why Google is now directly asking app developers about how they’re impacted by this.

Snitches won’t get stitches

Android OEMs have total control over the background app optimization carried out by their custom skins. Most have a whitelist that enables major apps like Facebook and Instagram to run in the background without any issues. This puts small app developers at a disadvantage because their apps are the first to get killed off in the background.

App developers have been urging Google to do something about this for the past few years. They want the company to push OEMs to give up such aggressive background app optimization, especially when it’s not being done in a fair manner.

Google has now invited feedback from third-party app developers. It wants to know how their apps are being affected by these practices and on which OEM device. The list includes Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, Xiaomi and others. It’s asking developers to provide the steps to reproduce the issue so that Google can conduct a more in-depth investigation.

It remains unclear what Google will do with this data. If it receives enough feedback to find out who the worst offenders are, perhaps it will communicate its concerns directly to the concerned OEM. Google could put pressure on the OEMs behind the scenes to address this longstanding developer grievance.

Whether we’ll see some change in how One UI handles background apps is anybody’s guess right now. If you’re a developer interested in providing feedback to Google, use the company’s questionnaire.

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Galaxy A50’s Sprint variant gets the June 2021 security update

Over the past two years, Samsung has been pretty impressive in updating the software on its Galaxy smartphones and tablets, and the Galaxy A50 has been receiving consistent updates. The international variant of the Galaxy A50 had received the June 2021 security update two weeks ago. Now, the smartphone’s Sprint variant has started getting the same update in the US.

The Sprint variant of the Galaxy A50 (SM-A505U) is now getting a new software update. The latest update, which has firmware version A505USQUCDUE4, brings the June 2021 security patch. The new security update includes dozens of fixes from Google and 19 fixes from Samsung. While we don’t have the official changelog yet, the latest update could also bring Quick Share and device stability improvements.

If you are a Galaxy A50 user on Sprint’s network in the US, you might soon receive a notification for the new software update. If you don’t want to wait for the OTA update, you can check for the latest firmware manually by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install. You can also download the new firmware file from our firmware database and flash it manually.

The Galaxy A50 was launched in early 2019 with Android 9 Pie on board (One UI). The phone received the Android 10-based One UI 2 update in March 2020 and the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update in March 2021.

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Files by Google gets inspired by Samsung My Files, adds a trash option

Google offers its own file manager app for Android called Files by Google. The app was originally launched as Files Go back in 2017. It has since been updated with more features and is now available for all Android devices. It’s also the default file manager app for Android 11.

The app has long been missing a crucial feature. It didn’t have a trash option. So anything you deleted would immediately be sent to the abyss. That will no longer be the case. Much like the Samsung My Files app, Files by Google now also has a trash option.

Samsung My Files has had this feature all along

Samsung makes many different apps for its Android devices even if those apps have an alternative from Google. This gives Samsung the ability to provide features and functionality that might be missing from the other apps.

Samsung My Files is the native file manager app on the company’s Galaxy devices. It has long had a trash folder. Any file, even if deleted accidentally, would chill out in the trash folder for 30 days. This gave you plenty of time to recover a file if need be.

Files by Google didn’t have this feature until now. A file deleted accidentally using that app would be gone for good. Google has now updated its file manager app to add a trash folder. The deleted files will remain in this folder for 30 days before they’re deleted forever.

The trash folder in Files by Google can be accessed through the side pullout menu. It’s a good feature that’s finally available to other Android smartphone owners. Galaxy device owners don’t really need the app since Samsung My Files already has them covered.

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Galaxy M32 with 90Hz Super AMOLED screen will be launched in India on June 21

Samsung will soon launch the Galaxy M32 in India, and the country could be the first market where the device would debut. The smartphone’s images and possible pricing were leaked last week. The company has now revealed the launch date of the Galaxy M32 for the Indian market, along with its important specifications.

The Galaxy M32 will be launched in India on June 21, 2021, at 12 PM IST. The smartphone’s images and color options (blue and black) have been listed on Amazon India’s website. Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy M32 features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with Full HD+ resolution, 800 nits peak brightness, and a 90Hz refresh rate. In addition, the smartphone is confirmed to feature a 20MP selfie camera and a 64MP+8MP+2MP+2MP quad-camera setup on the rear. A 6,000mAh battery powers the Galaxy M32.

Going by a previous report, Samsung could price the Galaxy M32 anywhere between INR 15,000 (around $200) and INR 20,000 (around $270) in India. The smartphone will run Android 11 out of the box with One UI 3.1. Samsung has equipped the Galaxy M32 with a MediaTek Helio G85 processor, 4GB/6GB RAM, and 64GB/128GB internal storage. It can record 4K videos using the rear camera. The smartphone features GPS, LTE, dual-SIM card slot, Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Samsung has also equipped the upcoming smartphone with a side-mounted fingerprint reader and 15W fast charging.

 

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