الخميس، 19 أغسطس 2021

Here’s how much it costs to replace Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Z Fold 3’s broken screen

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 are impressive foldable smartphones. They are more durable than their predecessors, thanks to stronger bodies, tighter hinges, and an IPX8 rating for water resistance. Samsung has also mentioned that its new phones are tested to withstand up to 200,000 folds, but what if their screens break accidentally? How much would it cost to fix them?

Samsung mentioned to The Verge that if the Galaxy Z Flip 3 or the Galaxy Z Fold 3’s screen breaks in a way that is covered under warranty, you don’t have to pay anything to get it fixed. Out of warranty, replacing the Galaxy Z Flip 3’s inner display costs $369 and fixing the cover display costs $99. For the Galaxy Z Fold 3, getting the inner display fixed costs $479, and the cover display replacement costs $149.

A simple calculation shows that foldable screen replacement on the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3’s costs 36% and 26%, respectively. However, you can subscribe to the Samsung Care+ service plan that brings down the repair cost to $249. This plan costs $12.99 a month and includes up to three screen repairs. However, Samsung is bundling a 12-month Samsung Care+ subscription for free if you pre-order its new foldable phones.

Since the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 are hard to repair, it wouldn’t be a good idea to try and fix a broken screen by yourself. However, Samsung is doing everything it can to improve the adoption of foldable phones. It has reduced the prices of its latest foldable phones compared to earlier models and even slashed the screen repair cost compared to the Galaxy Z Flip ($499) and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 ($549).

Are you concerned about the screen durability of Samsung’s foldable phones? Let us know in the comments section below.

Galaxy Z Flip 3

  • Model: SM-F711B
  • Dimensions: Folded: 86.4 x 72.2 x 15.9~17.1 mm
    Unfolded: 166 x 72.2 x 6.9 mm
  • Display: 6.7 inch / 170.18 mm Dynamic AMOLED Display
  • CPU: Snapdragon 888
  • Camera: 12MP
More specifications

Galaxy Z Fold 3

  • Model: SM-F926B
  • Dimensions: Unfolded: 158.2 x 128.1 x 6.4 mm
    Folded: 158.2 x 67.1 x 14.4~16 mm
  • Display: 7.6 inch / mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • CPU: Snapdragon 888
  • Camera: 12MP
More specifications

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Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G teardown video reveals graphite pads and other secrets

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is arguably one of the most beautiful smartphones in recent years. We can all probably agree on this, even though there always will be a group of nay-sayers going against the grain no matter what, out of force of habit, if nothing else. For the majority of smartphone enthusiasts, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is a gorgeous piece of technology equipped with a foldable display.

Now, what lies beyond the beautiful exterior design will forever be hidden for most Galaxy Z Flip 3 owners, unless they’re brave enough to perform a disassembly. Thankfully, if you want to have a look inside the Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G, you don’t have to tear it down yourself. The internet has got you covered, and the first Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G disassembly video is already live, courtesy of PBKreviews.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G gets a 4/10 reparability score

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 did the honors yesterday, and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G made it on camera in a new disassembly video today. It shows the steps needed to disassemble the new clamshell foldable, and as you’d expect, the process requires a few special tools such as plastic pics and a heat gun.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G uses adhesive for the backplates, the foldable display, and the camera lenses, the latter of which can be easily replaced in case they get scratched.

Inside, though, the internal components are packed closely together with almost no wiggle room. The two batteries are held in place with adhesives and lack prying tabs.

Interestingly enough, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G makes extensive use of graphite pads. It has a large graphite pad stuck to the lower backplate, and a couple more pads can be found on the opposite side, behind the foldable screen.

You can find a handful of other interesting details by checking the full video below, from the removable wireless charging coil and NFC pad to the selfie camera being glued in place, so don’t forget to hit that “play” button.

Galaxy Z Flip 3 hands-on | 24-hours with the Galaxy Z Flip 3

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Fossil Gen 6 renders offer a glimpse of Samsung’s Wear OS without One UI

Wear OS is starting to get a lot more attention now that Samsung was behind its development, and more smartwatch brands are preparing new wearables for the market. Watch manufacturer Fossil is one of them, and its upcoming Gen 6 smartwatch will apparently be using the Samsung-Google-made Wear OS platform.

The Fossil Gen 6 appears to be a direct competitor to the Galaxy Watch 4 series, or at least the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic model, and it too will run this new revamped version of Wear OS at launch. But unlike Samsung’s smartwatches, the Gen 6 won’t take advantage of any One UI features. It will ship with the standard Wear OS interface, parts of which you can see in the leaked renders below — courtesy of WinFuture. So, if you ever wanted a glimpse of Wear OS without One UI on top, there you have it.

Samsung should have an advantage over all of its competitors

Samsung was the third-largest smartwatch vendor in the world last year behind Apple and Huawei, and up until now, the company’s smartwatch business relied almost exclusively on Tizen OS. At least it did so for the past few good years.

Earlier in 2021 though, Samsung and Google joined forces to co-engineer the best-possible wearable operating system under the Wear OS umbrella. And since Samsung worked closely with Google for the development of the new OS, the Korean tech giant should know a lot more about the ins and outs of the platform than any one of its rivals. Hopefully this will translate in a bigger market share.

The Fossil Gen 6 will reportedly cost around 300 — 330 euros, making it slightly cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. However, it doesn’t seem to have a BIA sensor, and of course, it doesn’t have One UI on top of Wear OS, which means it won’t be as closely integrated with Galaxy smartphones and tablets.

Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (42mm)

  • Model: SM-R880
  • Dimensions: Watch: 41.5 x 41.5 x 11.2 mm
  • Display: 1.2 inch / 30.4 mm Circular Super AMOLED
  • CPU: Exynos W920
  • Camera:
More specifications

Galaxy Watch 4 (40mm)

  • Model: SM-R860
  • Dimensions: Watch: 40.4 x 39.3 x 9.8 mm
  • Display: 1.2 inch / 30.4 mm Circular Super AMOLED
  • CPU: Exynos W920
  • Camera:
More specifications

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Pokemon Unite with cross-play is coming to your Galaxy device next month

Have you pre-ordered the Galaxy Z Fold 3 already? If the answer’s ‘yes,’ then you’re likely looking forward to trying new ways of entertaining yourself with the help of the generous 7.6-inch foldable display. Perhaps you’re searching for a mobile game to enjoy on the bigger screen, but you’ve tried virtually every major title out there and you’d prefer something fresh. Well, if that’s the case, get ready for a new Pokemon game to land on your Galaxy smartphone and tablet next month!

Pokemon Unite will be available to Samsung smartphone and tablet owners from September 22. More specifically, the game will be available across the Android and iOS platforms beginning that date. This isn’t a Samsung-exclusive, mind you, but it is something Samsung customers will be able to enjoy next month, especially if they have a big-screen mobile device like the Galaxy Z Fold 3.

Pokemon Unite is a 5v5 MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) type of game — you know, the kind that DotA and League of Legends are — so a larger screen is better suited for the gameplay.

The good news continues for Pokemon fans who happen to own both a Galaxy device and a Nintendo Switch console. By using the same account on both versions of Pokemon Unite (Switch and mobile), users will be able to enjoy cross-platform play across their devices.

Are you a Pokemone fan? Better yet, are you planning on gaming at all on the Galaxy Z Fold 3? Leave a comment below. And if you will want to play Pokemon Unite once it goes live, we have a little surprise for you. Pre-register are already open with special rewards in tow. Check the Google Play Store for more details.

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The Galaxy M52 and F42 5G might be just a few weeks away from India

Samsung is preparing to launch two new 5G-enabled mid-range smartphones in India — the Galaxy M52 5G and the Galaxy F42 5G — and prospective buyers might even be able to buy these upcoming phones in a matter of weeks. That is, assuming everything goes according to a recent tweet by @Gadgetsdata, who claims that the September launch window for the Galaxy M52 5G and F42 5G is “totally confirmed.”

The source claims to have it on good authority that the Galaxy M52 5G will launch in India near the end of September, while the Galaxy F42 5G will be hitting the shelves sometime next month. Pricing details remain unknown as of this writing, but you can expect mid-range prices similar to the Galaxy A52 5G and A42 5G.

The Galaxy M52 5G is expected to be powered by the same Qualcomm-made chipset as the brand-new Galaxy A52s, namely the Snapdragon 778G SoC, whereas the Galaxy F42 5G should use the Dimensity 700 chip from MediaTek.

We expect the Galaxy F42 5G to be sold in India through online retailer Flipkart, much like all other F-branded phones before it. Cashback deals and pre-order bonuses are almost guaranteed. We’ll keep you up to speed as soon as we find out more.

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Galaxy Buds+ may have been discontinued

The Galaxy Buds+ were launched in early 2020, and they impressed a lot of people (including us), thanks to their improved audio quality, longer battery life, and comfortable fit. Last week, Samsung launched the Galaxy Buds 2, which are meant to succeed the Galaxy Buds+, and now it looks like the company has discontinued the latter.

While the company hasn’t officially announced the discontinuation of the Galaxy Buds+ yet, they are out of stock in several markets, including India. The folks over at CNET were able to confirm via two Samsung sales representatives (via chat) that the Galaxy Buds+ have indeed been discontinued. Some color variants of the Galaxy Buds+ are available on Samsung’s website in the US for $99, but they could be a part of the leftover stock.

The Galaxy Buds+ were launched with a price tag of $149/€169/INR 11,990, but Samsung had been selling them for as low as $80/€82/INR 5,990 for a few months now. The company had even bundled them for free with its flagship smartphones in some markets. It now looks like Samsung is done with almost all the Galaxy Buds+ units.

Samsung could replace the Galaxy Buds+ with the Galaxy Buds Live as its cheapest TWS offering, at least for the next few months. Have you used the Galaxy Buds+? How has your experience been with them? Let us know in the comments section below.

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The Galaxy S22 Ultra might not bring a massive camera update after all

Samsung is expected to stick to its new January launch window for the Galaxy S series, which means that the Galaxy S22 lineup should be less than half a year away. Make no mistake; rumors pertaining to the upcoming flagship — and especially its camera setup — have been floating around for a few months now, exploring various possible outcomes. But according to a new report from our colleagues at Galaxy Club, the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s camera setup might not be all that different from the Galaxy S21 Ultra, after all.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra will reportedly be equipped with two telephoto sensors, each with a resolution of 10 megapixels. One telephoto shooter will be capable of 10x optical zoom, while the other might top out at 3x zoom. So, same as the predecessor.

Much of the same setup but perhaps with continuous zoom

The source seems confident that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will be equipped with two 10MP telephoto sensors with up to 10x optical zoom, much like the Galaxy S21 Ultra before it. However, there’s no additional information regarding the inner workings of the periscope camera and whether or not Samsung improved the system.

We recently heard that the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s zoom camera could be capable of continuous zoom, with the internal lenses having the ability to move freely from anywhere between 3x and 10x zoom. This detail remains questionable, but there’s plenty of time left to learn more about the Galaxy S22 Ultra camera combo before Samsung spills the beans in January.

As for the standard Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S22+, a separate rumor claims that both modes could have an improved triple-camera setup comprising a 50MP primary shooter, a 12MP ultrawide sensor, and a 12MP telephoto shooter with 3x optical zoom.

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Samsung Home loyalty program rewards loyal customers in India

Samsung has tied up with Flipkart to offer a unique loyalty program in India. Samsung Home offers loyal customers a 50% discount on the first EMI of their second Samsung purchase. This offer is applicable while purchasing the South Korean firm’s refrigerators, microwaves, televisions, and washing machines via Flipkart.

Those who have purchased a Samsung refrigerator, microwave, TV, or washing machine from Flipkart on or after July 28, 2021, can get this benefit if they purchase another Samsung device till September 20, 2021. However, the offer would be applicable only if the second purchase isn’t from the same category. It means that if you buy a TV, you can only get the loyalty program benefit if your second purchase is a refrigerator, microwave, or washing machine. Moreover, there should be a 15-day gap between the two purchases.

The maximum reward applicable for purchases below INR 30,000 is INR 1,250. The reward for the purchase value of INR 70,000 or above is INR 2,500. This reward is applicable on top of other cashback offers which can be availed using credit and debit cards from various banks. While the company wants to improve customer loyalty, there seem to be a lot of conditions to take the advantage of its new customer loyalty program.

Samsung Home Loyalty Program EMI

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90-day WhatsApp disappearing messages coming soon to Samsung phones

Despite being the most widely used messaging apps, WhatsApp hasn’t really been the app of choice for sensitive chats. It lacked the features that apps like Telegram provided. However, the Facebook-owned company has been making efforts to improve in this department.

WhatsApp recently introduced a disappearing messages feature where users could set specific chats to delete automatically after 7 days. It appears that the company is now working to add a 90-day option.

WhatsApp wants to facilitate your secret chats

With features like group chats, video and voice calls, WhatsApp Web and more, WhatsApp remains the most popular messaging app across the globe. Billions of people use it daily to keep in touch with their friends and family.

WhatsApp has recently been adding features that make the app more suitable for sensitive chats. Earlier this month, it introduced a new “View Once” option for photos and videos. Content sent using this option self destructs once it has been viewed by the recipient.

The disappearing messages feature in WhatsApp currently has a 7-day option only. WhatsApp has started working on a 24-hour option as well which would automatically delete chats after one day. Some users might find the 7-day option to be too limited. That’s why WhatsApp is now working on a 90-day option for its self-destructing chats.

This feature has been discovered by WABetaInfo in the WhatsApp 2.21.17.16 beta update. Like the 24-hour option, it hasn’t gone live just yet. Expect this feature to go through the beta and make its way to the stable release in the coming weeks.

WhatsApp has also launched a new feature that makes it very easy to transfer chats from iOS to an Android device. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 are the first devices to get it before WhatsApp makes it available to other devices.

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Apple Pay demolishes Samsung Pay in the United States

Samsung Pay is one of the only payment portals supporting MST (Magnetic Secure Transmission). It has allowed the service to gain traction in many markets that do not have NFC-enabled point-of-sale terminals.

It also adds an extra layer of security by not transmitting any actual credit/debit card information wirelessly. Despite that, Samsung Pay has nothing on one of its competitors in what can be considered one of the most important markets in the world, the United States.

Samsung is to blame for Samsung Pay’s failure in the United States

A new report by Pulse Network shows that a mere 5% of consumers in the United States use Samsung Pay. Google Pay is worse off, at 3%. In contrast, a whopping 92% of the transactions were exclusive to Apple Pay. We can boil this glaring discrepancy to a range of factors, including ease of access, market share, and the raw number of smartphones sold.

In Q2, 2021, Apple has little over 53% of the total smartphone market share in the United States. Samsung came in second at 26%. Unfortunately, Google’s Pixel-branded smartphones didn’t even make the cut. If we look at these numbers a-la-carte, Samsung Pay should have performed better, but it didn’t. There are several reasons why it is the case.

For starters, just about every major (and minor) retailer in the United States accepts Apple Pay. Additionally, Apple’s tight-knit collaboration with retailers incentivizes people to use the service through rewards and perks. In the end, it mostly boils down to Apple’s excellent marketing prowess.

Samsung Pay’s feature disparity across its line of smartphones doesn’t help, either. For reasons unknown, the entire Galaxy S21 series in the United States ship without MST support. Wearable support is somewhat sketchy as well, whereas all Apple Watch models seamlessly support Apple Pay.

While Samsung Pay may be marginally more successful in other regions, Samsung has nobody but itself to blame in the United States. The non-existent marketing, combined with the feature disparities and wearable support (or the lack of thereof) is why the service will continue to be overshadowed by Apple’s objectively better offering.

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‘This is the worst phone I’ve owned’, says new Galaxy Z Fold 3 ad

Samsung’s marketing efforts have been growing edgier in recent times. Cheekier, as well. The latest example illustrating as much is a Galaxy Z Fold 3 ad that highlights a testimony from a Galaxy Z Fold 2 owner claiming their current device is the “worst phone” they have ever owned.

Needless to say, the account is more than a bit sardonic. As it was posted in response to a January Reddit thread started by an OP desperate to be talked out of buying the then-latest foldable flagship from Samsung. The discussion that ensued has some pretty funny responses beyond the one Samsung decided to use to promote its new foldable powerhouse.

The author of the highlighted quote, user “flamo-damo”, did take the cake by explaining how they’re anxious to use the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in public because of the constant smirks and questions about the device they’re getting whenever they pull it out.

Anyway, here is the said ad in its entirety:

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 messaging isn’t just cheeky – it’s bold and inviting

Samsung’s flagship game does have an off year every now and then, but its marketing has been world-class for a long time. Both in terms of production values, budgeting, and messaging. Granted, this turn toward more carefree PR might stem from the fact that the company’s biggest mobile earners haven’t been doing too well lately.

And given the still eye-watering price tags attached to its newest foldable devices, it’s unlikely that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 or even the much more affordable Galaxy Z Flip 3 will do much to combat that trend in the near term. Fingers crossed the situation improves from 2022 onward.

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Galaxy M32 5G specs revealed, will be launched in India next week

The Galaxy M32 5G is yet another upcoming mid-range 5G smartphone from Samsung. The device first surfaced two months ago, revealing its MediaTek processor, and then its support webpages appeared on Samsung’s website. Now, the South Korean firm has revealed its features and launch date for the Indian market.

Samsung has mentioned that it will launch the Galaxy M32 5G in India on August 25. The device will be available in the country through Amazon.in. The Galaxy M32 5G will come in two colors: black and blue. Its design looks extremely similar to the Galaxy A32 and the Galaxy A32 5G, featuring a 6.5-inch Infinity-V display and a quad-camera setup at the rear.

The Galaxy M32 5G features a 6.5-inch HD+ Super AMOLED display (probably with a 90Hz refresh rate), a MediaTek Dimensity 720 processor, and a 5,000mAh battery. Samsung has mentioned that the phone will get two major Android OS updates. Although the Indian market doesn’t have any 5G network, the phone brings support for 12 5G bands, which makes it future-proof.

At the front, the phone has a 13MP selfie camera. At the rear, it has a 48MP quad-camera setup with an LED flash. From the looks of it, two of the rear-facing cameras have small sensors. The phone comes with Samsung’s Knox security suite and a side-mounted fingerprint reader as well. The phone could have 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage, and a microSD card slot.

The Galaxy M32 5G could also feature a dual-SIM card slot, 5G, GPS, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, a headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. It could be priced below INR 20,000 (around $268) in India, considering that the Galaxy M42 5G costs INR 20,999 (around $282) in the country.

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Galaxy Z Fold 3 Thom Browne Edition gets unboxed in a new video

Similar to last year, Samsung has made Thom Browne Editions of its new Galaxy Z series smartphones. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 Thom Browne Edition costs a whopping $3,449 in the US, and it comes with a matching Galaxy Z Fold 3 case, Galaxy Watch 4 LTE, Galaxy Buds 2, S Pen Pro, a 25W fast charging, and a Wireless Charger Trio. The package has now been unboxed in a new video.

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 Thom Browne Edition unboxing video by YouTuber Danny Winget shows everything that comes inside the box. It includes the 512GB version of the Galaxy Z Fold 3. All the devices in this special edition box have the signature Thom Browne look with tri-colored stripes. The attention to detail is incredible, with even the outside and insides of the box featuring the same theme. There’s an introduction card that explains what the Thom Browne Edition is all about.

Every device and accessory inside the box has its own box, and everything is neatly arranged. The cases for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Buds 2, and the Galaxy Watch 4 straps are made using leather and come in white. The USB Type-C to USB Type-C cables and chargers in the box have the signature Thom Browne look as well.

Compared to the grey-colored Galaxy Z Fold 2 Thom Browne Edition, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 Thom Browne Edition has a matte white back. Samsung has also included additional watch straps (nylon braided) in the box. You can watch the whole unboxing video in 4K resolution below.

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