Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is already on sale, just one month after its debut

Samsung had unveiled two new affordable tablets—Galaxy Tab A7 Lite and Galaxy Tab S7 FE—in the last week of May. The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, which is aimed towards consumers who want an ultra-affordable tablet for video streaming and video calling, went on sale last month with a price tag of $160. Now, it is being sold at discounted prices in the US.

The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is currently being sold in the US for just $130 via Amazon. That’s $30 off of its original price and a price reduction of nearly 20%. The tablet is available in both its colors: gray and silver. It is a perfect device for streaming videos on Disney+, Netflix, Prime Video, YouTube, and other streaming services, thanks to its decently large 8.7-inch display, stereo speakers, and a slim-yet-strong build.

Samsung’s latest affordable tablet features an 8.7-inch HD+ IPS LCD display, a MediaTek Helio P22T quad-core processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, and a microSD card slot. It is also available in a variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite has an 8MP rear-facing camera with autofocus and a 2MP front-facing camera. It runs Android 11 out of the box with One UI 3.1.

It has GPS, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. A 5,100mAh battery powers the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, and it is compatible with up to 15W fast charging.

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Galaxy M32 launches in the UK with one change in its specs list

Samsung had unveiled the Galaxy M32 last month and then launched it in India a few days ago. Now, the company has announced the launch of the mid-range smartphone in the UK. It will be available exclusively via Amazon.co.uk and Samsung’s own online store by the end of this month.

The Galaxy M32 is priced at £269 in the UK, and it will be available in three colors: black, blue, and white. The phone will be available in just one memory configuration: 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The UK variant of the Galaxy M32 comes with one change in its specs list compared to the Indian variant, and that’s battery capacity. While the Indian version of the Galaxy M32 is powered by a 6,000mAh battery, the UK version uses a 5,000mAh battery.

The smartphone features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a quad-camera setup at the rear, consisting of a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro camera. There is a 20MP selfie camera at the front. The device runs Android 11-based One UI 3.1 out of the box.

Samsung has equipped the Galaxy M32 with the MediaTek Helio G80 processor, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a microSD card slot. The phone has a side-mounted fingerprint reader, 4G LTE, GPS, Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It features 25W fast charging.

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T-Mobile brings camera improving June 2021 update to Galaxy S21 series

Unlocked Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra units had the honor of getting the June 2021 security update before their carrier-locked counterparts, but the latter are finally beginning to catch up. T-Mobile has started rolling out the latest firmware update for the Galaxy S21 series, and units locked to Sprint are also getting the same update – firmware version G99xUSQU4AUF5.

Camera lag fix reaches Galaxy S21 units on T-Mobile and Sprint

We should ideally be seeing the July security update rolling out at this time for Samsung’s latest flagships, but it’s still good to see that North American carriers aren’t falling too far behind, especially when you considering how important this particular update is. It brings a fix for all the lag in the camera app, particularly when zooming in and zooming out, and also improves performance of the camera’s Portrait mode.

It also adds the ability to scan QR codes saved in the gallery to the built-in QR code scanner (accessible from the notification shade toggles). Furthermore, Samsung says it has addressed device overheating issues, though some users still complain about their Galaxy S21-series phone being a little too hot for their liking.

Of course, the June 2021 security patch is included in the update as well. You can download it over the air from your Galaxy S21, S21+, or S21 Ultra’s Settings » Software update menu or use our archives to grab the latest firmware and install it on the phone using a Windows PC. Don’t forget to backup your data if you choose the latter route.

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Speedtest can now tell you how well your Galaxy device can stream videos

Speedtest is the most commonly used internet speed testing app for Galaxy devices. It can show your internet connection’s download and upload speeds along with other metrics such as ping, jitter, network carrier/ISP, IP address, and location. Now, the app offers the ability to check your network connection’s capability for video streaming.

The latest version (4.6.1) of Ookla’s Speedtest app shows what video resolution you can expect to stream without buffering on your Galaxy smartphone or tablet. The new ‘Video’ tab inside the app streams several videos at varying resolutions and bitrates before showing you what is the highest video resolution that you can stream without buffering.

This new feature can be pretty handy while you are traveling and want to stream videos on Netflix and YouTube. Although you can get an idea of your network connection’s video streaming abilities via the usual speed test, this new feature makes it even easier.

Most video streaming services, including Disney+, Netflix, Prime Video, and YouTube, now offer their video content in 4K resolution and HDR. With 5G networks getting common, it should get easier to stream 4K videos on the go. On 4G networks, though, you should not expect to stream 4K videos without buffering.

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Opera is the first third-party web browser optimized for your Galaxy Chromebook

Chrome was pretty much the only web browser choice you had for your Galaxy Chromebook. However, you now have another option. Opera has now announced that it has optimized its popular web browser for Chrome OS, offering Chromebook users an alternative to Chrome.

Opera’s web browser for Chrome OS is actually an enhanced and optimized version of the Android app. The company has added some new features and made a few changes to make it more usable on the Chrome OS. The web browser now features keyboard shortcuts, free built-in VPN, an ad blocker, and even a cryptocurrency wallet.

The company has even added GDPR cookie blocking options that can eliminate annoying pop-ups and dialog boxes. Opera even features direct integration with web apps of popular instant messaging apps such as Facebook Messenger, Telegram, and WhatsApp. There is dark mode, night mode (blue light filter), and five themes.

By scanning a QR code, you can sync Opera for Chrome OS and Opera on other platforms. You will also be able to take notes, save images, and share links between desktop and mobile versions of the web browser (called flow sharing).

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These new Good Lock features and wider availability is coming soon

Good Lock is a powerful app that provides exceptional customization options to Galaxy smartphone and tablet owners. Samsung makes many different Good Lock modules that enable users to customize the UI, improve the multitasking experience and further enhance existing Samsung features like Always On Display, one handed-mode, etc.

The team at Samsung that works on Good Lock has said that new features are planned. It has also hinted at the possibility of Good Lock being made available more widely. Good Lock is only available in a handful of countries currently.

Good Lock may soon be available in more countries

We recently pointed out that even five years after it was first launched, Good Lock is still not available worldwide. Only 15 countries are supported currently. To be fair, because of the way Good Lock works, it will be a challenge for Samsung to make it available worldwide.

Given the level at which it enables customization for the OS, Samsung has to update Good Lock every time a major Android OS version is released. This resets all existing customization and then that needs to be redone on the new Android version.

This can end up being confusing for the average user. Samsung may end up having to address countless customer support calls if it were to make Good Lock available for everyone. Despite only being available in limited markets, Good Lock has amassed over 37 million downloads since it was first released.

Park Ki-yong, Yoon Seong-ju and Lee Ah-reum, members of the Good Lock development team at Samsung, said in a recent interview that Good Lock actually provides the developers with a way to communicate with users. They can take in feedback and continue to expand Good Lock features.

They also said that the team is planning to add more features to Good Lock. They may include the ability to make custom stickers in Samsung Keyboard and enhanced theme customization. The ability to further edit app icons is also being developed. Good Lock’s expansion to more markets is under consideration as well.

Despite the significant development challenges involved, Samsung remains committed to Good Lock. The developers said that as long as users want Good Lock, they will continue to develop it. We can expect the next major update for Good Lock to arrive once Android 12 is released towards the end of this year.

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Check out Samsung’s The Serif TV, SpaceMax FamilyHub refrigerator in AR

Samsung has announced that consumers in India can now check out The Serif TV and the SpaceMax FamilyHub refrigerator in AR (Augmented Reality) before making their purchase decision. This is a part of the company’s contactless experience expansion that it is offering to its customers, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.

People can use the company’s AR Demo experience to check how The Serif TV and the SpaceMax FamilyHub refrigerator would look like in their homes. They can have a 360-degree look at Samsung’s products, check out their dimensions, and even use them. The AR Demo makes it easier for users to check if a product matches their living room or kitchen and then make an informed purchase decision.

Interested consumers can check out Samsung’s AR Demo by clicking the links at the end of the article via their smartphones or tablets. Once the link is clicked, the user’s smartphone camera gets activated, showcasing their home environment, and then places The Serif TV or SpaceMax FamilyHub refrigerator to scale at the desired location in AR.

People can even open the SpaceMax FamilyHub refrigerator’s doors and look inside for a more immersive experience. After the virtual lookaround, they can request a callback from the nearest Samsung showroom and purchase those products without stepping out of the comfort of their homes. After the payment is done online, Samsung will deliver the product straight to the consumer’s doorstep.

Raju Pullan, Senior Vice President, Consumer Electronics Business, Samsung India, said, “As consumers spend more time at home and continue to look for smarter lifestyle choices, we wanted to ensure they can experience their favorite Samsung products right in the comfort of their homes and close transactions without stepping out. The new AR Demo enables our consumers with technology so they can make an informed decision in an experiential way.”

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Galaxy Tab A 8.0 gets the July 2021 security update

Samsung was the first Android OEM to release the July 2021 Android security patch. The rollout of the latest security patch started with the Galaxy S10 series last week, and it expanded to the Galaxy Fold and the Galaxy Tab Active 2. Now, the update is rolling out to the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019).

The latest software update for the LTE variant of the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 bears firmware version T295XXU4CUF8, and it includes the July 2021 security patch. This new firmware is currently available in Bolivia, but it could expand to other markets in the next few days. Samsung is yet to reveal the complete list of bugs and vulnerabilities it has fixed with the July 2021 security patch, but it should fix the Android Auto issue that some users were facing.

If you are a Galaxy Tab A 8.0 user in Bolivia, you might have received a notification of the new update. If you haven’t, you can check for the update manually by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install. Alternatively, you can download the newest firmware for your tablet from our firmware section and flash it manually.

Samsung had launched the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 in July 2019 with Android 9.0 onboard. The device received the Android 10-based One UI 2 update last year and the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 update last week.

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Samsung could manufacture Qualcomm’s next flagship processor

Qualcomm’s newest flagship processor, the Snapdragon 888+, is manufactured using Samsung’s 5nm LPE process. And it looks like the company could stick to Samsung’s foundry arm to fabricate its next-gen flagship smartphone chipset, the Snapdragon 895.

According to the popular leakster Ice Universe (@UniverseIce), the Snapdragon 895 chipset will use Samsung’s 4nm chip fabrication process. This information seems believable since most of TSMC’s 5nm foundry capacity is said to be occupied by Apple for its A15 and M1X chipsets that are due to be released later this year. Moreover, TSMC is also said to be manufacturing Apple’s next-gen iPad Pro chipset using its 4nm process, which means that Qualcomm needs to use Samsung Foundry.

Snapdragon 895 could use Samsung’s 4nm process and feature ARM’s v9 architecture

The Snapdragon 895 chipset is rumored to feature the Kryo 780 CPU cores based on ARM’s recently-announced Cortex-X2, Cortex-A710, and Cortex-A510 CPU cores. It could also use the Adreno 730 GPU, an integrated Snapdragon X65 5G modem, and support for quad-channel LPDDR5 RAM.

The report also claims that Qualcomm will switch to TSMC’s 4nm process for the Snapdragon 895+, but it doesn’t seem logical to switch to a completely new foundry for a minor chipset refresh. It was rumored in the past that Qualcomm could switch to TSMC’s 5nm process for the Snapdragon 888+, but that never happened. So, you should take this information with a pinch of salt.

Samsung Foundry currently manufactures the Exynos 2100 and the Snapdragon 888/888+ using its 5nm process. Although the South Korean fab’s 5nm process is said to be inferior to TSMC’s 5nm process, it is still the next best thing available in the market. Samsung will reportedly launch its improved 5nm process as 4nm later this year, which Qualcomm could use for its next-gen chipsets.

Samsung Foundry investing $151 billion to close the gap with TSMC

There has been a major chip shortage over the past year, leading to manufacturing delays across automobile, computing, gaming, home appliances, and smartphone industries. Even Samsung had to delay the launch of the Galaxy S21 FE due to this shortage. The company is trying to close the gap with TSMC in terms of quality and manufacturing capacity by investing $151 billion over the next ten years.

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Google removes apps stealing Facebook passwords from Galaxy phones

Malicious apps continue to be a problem for Android devices. Despite all of its diligence, Google remains unable to completely prevent such apps from being listed on the Play Store. However, when the company does come to know of apps that seek to steal user information it quickly takes action.

Several popular apps with millions of downloads combined were found to be stealing Facebook login information. Google is now removing them from the Play Store.

These malicious apps have over 5.8 million downloads combined

Researchers at Dr. Web discovered nine apps that were tricking users into revealing their Facebook login details. These were fully functional apps that offered photo editing, exercise, junk file removal and even horoscopes. They were no different from the countless other apps on the Play Store that provide similar functions.

Users were prompted that they could remove in-app ads by logging into their Facebook accounts. Those who chose the option would then see a genuine Facebook login form where they entered their username and password.

The login information entered by users would then be hijacked and sent to the attackers’ server. The attackers could have used this method to steal login information for any other online service. However, Facebook was the only target in all of these apps.

The nine apps have more than 5.8 million downloads combined. It’s surprising that the apps were able to carry on without being detected for so long. This is likely due to the techniques used here that the apps were able to fly under the radar.

A spokesman for Google confirmed to Ars Technica that these apps have been removed and that the developers have also been banned from the store. That being said, there’s nothing stopping them from opening up a developer account under a different name since it only has a one-time fee of $25.

If you downloaded any of these apps on your Samsung Galaxy phone, uninstall them immediately and check your Facebook account for any unauthorized activity. Always remember to be careful when downloading apps from relatively unknown developers no matter how many reviews they might have.

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Here’s how much the Galaxy Z Flip 3 could cost

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is expected to be unveiled in early August 2021, but its design and features were leaked a few days ago. We had exclusively revealed that the upcoming clamshell-style phone from Samsung will be more affordable than its predecessor. Now, the Galaxy Z Flip 3’s price has been tipped.

According to tipster @FrontTron, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 price could be $1,249 for the variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. That’s $100 cheaper compared to the original Galaxy Z Flip’s pricing ($1,349) and it goes in line with our exclusive report. It is not clear if Samsung would launch a variant of the smartphone with higher RAM or storage capacity. The upcoming smartphone could be launched in four colors: beige/white, black, olive green, and purple.

Despite its lower pricing, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 will bring various improvements over its predecessor. The phone will feature a larger, 1.9-inch Super AMOLED cover display, and its 6.7-inch foldable display is expected to gain a 120Hz refresh rate. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 will also come equipped with a faster, Snapdragon 888 processor with 5G connectivity. There won’t likely be a 4G-only model, at least initially.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is expected to feature a 12MP+12MP dual-camera setup on the outside and a 10MP selfie camera on the inside. It could run Android 11-based One UI 3.1.1 out of the box. Other features include a side-mounted fingerprint reader, an IP rating for dust and water resistance, and wireless charging. GPS, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and stereo speakers are also expected on the phone.

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Look at these stunning Galaxy Z Flip 3 Thom Browne concept images!

Samsung had collaborated with American fashion designer Thom Browne to launch limited-edition variants of the Galaxy Z Flip and the Galaxy Z Fold 2, and those devices sold out quickly despite their sky-high prices. The company hasn’t announced if it will continue its partnership with the luxury fashion brand for the Galaxy Z Flip 3, but some stunning concept images showcase how such a device could look like.

LetsGoDigital has published concept renders of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 Thom Browne Edition, and it looks classy yet stunning. The concept images showcase the signature Thom Browne tri-color stripe on the Galaxy Z Flip 3’s front and rear. We can also see the upcoming foldable smartphone’s dual-camera setup with LED flash, a larger OLED cover display, Samsung branding on the hinge, USB Type-C port, SIM card slot, loudspeaker, and the side-mounted fingerprint reader.

Going by previous leaks and reports, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 will feature a 6.7-inch foldable Super AMOLED Infinity-O display and a 1.9-inch Super AMOLED cover display. The device will reportedly be equipped with the Snapdragon 888 processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB internal storage. It will most likely run Android 11-based One UI 3.1.1 out of the box. We had exclusively revealed that it would come with an IP rating for dust and water resistance.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is expected to feature a 12MP+12MP dual-camera setup beside the cover display and a 10MP selfie camera on the foldable display. Other features could include GPS, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C port, and a 3,300mAh battery with 15W wired charging. We had exclusively revealed that the device would be cheaper than its predecessor.

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Here’s your 360-degree look at the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic

Samsung will unveil its next-generation smartwatches—Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic—next month. However, ahead of the official announcement, the design, features, and pricing of both smartwatches have been leaked extensively. The first video of the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic has surfaced, showcasing its design in full.

360-degree videos of the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic were published by popular leakster Evan Blass (a.k.a @evleaks). The videos show the upcoming smartwatch in three colors: black, silver, and white. The Galaxy Watch 4 features a circular Super AMOLED display, two buttons on the right side, a rotating bezel, and removable silicone straps. The black version of the watch has a black case, while the silver and white versions of the smartwatch have a silver case. The button on the top has a red accent, which means that it will be available in an LTE variant.

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— Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 4, 2021

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— Evan Blass (@evleaks) July 4, 2021

Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 4 Classic features

Samsung has already announced that its next smartwatches will run Wear OS 3.0 (tentative naming) with faster performance, smoother UI, thousands of apps and watch faces, and improved battery life. Going by previous leaks, the Galaxy Watch 4 lacks the rotating bezel. Both watches are expected to feature an accelerometer, barometer, GPS, gyro, heart rate monitor, sleep tracking, and SpO2 measurement.

They will reportedly feature an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, loudspeaker and microphone, NFC, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, and a 247mAh battery (on the base variant). The Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic are also expected to feature Qi wireless charging.

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Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) gets Android 11 update ahead of schedule

Samsung has updated most of its smartphones and tablets to Android 11 over the past six months. However, there are a few devices that are yet to receive the update. Now, the company has started rolling out the Android 11 update to the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) in a few Asian, European, and South American markets.

The latest software update for the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (SM-T515 and SM-T515N) brings Android 11 along with the June 2021 security patch. The firmware version for the South Korean market is T515NKSU8CUF6. For Asian and European markets, the latest firmware versions for the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 are T515XXU8CUF2 and T515XXU8CUF4.

The new update should bring refreshed UI design, one-time permissions, auto permissions reset, chat bubbles, easier access to smart home controls, the ability to remove GPS location data from images, improved stock apps, improved Samsung Internet and Samsung Keyboard, more lockscreen options, a dedicated media player widget below quick setting toggles, and a conversations section in the notifications area.

The new update is available in the following markets:

1. Austria
2. Argentina
3. Brazil
4. Bulgaria
5. Chile
6. Czech Republic
7. France
8. Germany
9. Greece
10. India
11. Iraq
12. Italy
13. Hungary
14. Luxembourg
15. Malaysia
16. Nordic countries
17. Poland
18. Slovakia
19. Slovenia
20. South Korea
21. Spain
22. Sri Lanka
23. Switzerland
24. Taiwan
25. Thailand
26. The Philippines
27. The UK,
28. The Netherlands
29. Vietnam

If you are a Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) user in any of the markets above, you can check for the latest software update by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install. Or you can download the latest firmware file from our firmware database and flash it manually.

Samsung had launched the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 in early 2019 with Android 9 Pie on board. The affordable tablet received the Android 10 update in mid-2020.

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