Samsung Galaxy J7 Top spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website

Samsung seems to be working on another new J series phones along the lines of the 2018 models the company recently launched in North America. A device called Galaxy J7 Top has been certified by the Bluetooth SIG. The device carries the model number SM-S757BL and was also certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance last month. The Galaxy J7 Top is likely a device exclusive to US network providers like Walmart’s Straight Talk, one that could succeed the Galaxy J7 Sky Pro (model number SM-S727VL).

Galaxy J7 Top specs are a mystery for now

The Bluetooth certification doesn’t offer much in the way of details about the phone’s specs. All we know is that the phone will come with Bluetooth 4.2 support, pretty much like any other budget phone from the company. Its specs may be similar to devices like the Galaxy J4 if we go by the Galaxy S7 Sky Pro, which had a 5.5-inch display, the Snapdragon 625 SoC, 2GB of RAM, a fingerprint sensor, 8-megapixel and 5-megapixel rear and front cameras, 16GB of internal storage, and a 3,300 mAh battery. We can expect Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box to be one of the highlights, just like it has been on other devices Samsung has launched after the Galaxy S9.

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Galaxy S8, Galaxy A6+, and Galaxy J7 Pro get June 2018 security patch update

Samsung is rolling out the June 2018 security patch to at least three devices this week. The Galaxy S8, Galaxy A6+, and the Galaxy J7 Pro are receiving an update with the latest security fixes in different regions. The Galaxy S8 update is rolling out in the US, the A6+ is being updated in China (where it was recently launched as the Galaxy A9 Star Lite), and the J7 Pro is getting the update in India.

June 2018 security patch update released for multiple Galaxies

The June 2018 patch debuted on the 2017 Galaxy A series phones at the beginning of the month and is yet to be released for Samsung’s latest flagships, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. The Galaxy S8 update for the US (for Comcast’s Xinifinty network) is notable in particular as it’s yet another security update that Samsung hasn’t released for unlocked Galaxy S9 models in the country. The company continues to shower support on the Galaxy S9’s predecessor, though, which has earned the ire of Galaxy S9 owners in the US.

The A6+ update for China brings improvements to camera stability and adds HDR functionality to the camera app, in addition to the June security patch. Details of the vulnerabilities the patch fixes can be found on Samsung’s security bulletin. If you own any of these devices, you can download the update from the Settings » Software update menu. You can also grab the full firmware from our database and install it manually on your device if the update isn’t available over the air just yet.

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Galaxy Note 9 might have a variant with 512GB internal storage

The Galaxy Note 9 might not be different from earlier Note devices only in terms of battery capacity, it might also have the highest internal storage capacity seen yet on any Galaxy smartphone. The Galaxy Note 9 has been listed on a South Korean retail website with 512GB storage, and while there’s nothing concrete to support the existence of a 512GB Note 9, Samsung started mass production of 512GB UFS chips late last year, so it’s not entirely impossible the Galaxy Note 9 specs would include 512GB of internal storage.

Galaxy Note 9 specs might include 512GB of storage on top model

Samsung is also well poised to increase the highest storage option on its flagships now that it has been able to make 256GB of storage widely available with the Galaxy S9. However, the 512GB model might be limited to very few markets, though it’s said availability might expand to markets other than South Korea and China at some point. It would be interesting to see how much the 512GB Galaxy Note 9 would cost, as Note flagships tend to be costlier than the Galaxy S flagships even for the base storage variant.

It also remains to be seen if Samsung will add 8GB of RAM to the mix on the 512GB model. It was only last year that the company moved to 6GB of RAM for the Note lineup, so it might not be willing to make another jump so soon. Well, unless it wants to improve its chances of Note 9 sales in China, where the competition has been offering cheaper flagships with 8GB of RAM for some time now. Of course, Samsung would also need to price the Note 9 competitively for it to do well in the Chinese market, which may not be an easy task.

Would you be interested in picking up a Galaxy Note 9 with 512GB of internal storage, or do you think 256GB onboard storage with microSD expansion is more than enough?

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Samsung’s cancelled Project Valley foldable phone prototype revealed in pictures

Samsung has been working on making foldable smartphones a reality for a long time. We were the first to reveal the company’s plans for a foldable device dubbed Project Valley three years ago, although Samsung never got around to actually releasing such a phone. Now, images of what is apparently the Project Valley phone have leaked online, and they are a good indication of why Samsung didn’t deem the product good enough to bring it to market.

A fancy take on a regular smartphone with two displays?

As you can see in the images, Samsung’s early foldable phone was simply a regular smartphone with a second display panel attached to it with a folding hinge. It’s a rather unattractive design that would have seemed out of place at a time when the Korean giant launched the beautiful Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge. It would certainly have garnered a lot of attention as no other manufacturer would have had something similar to offer at the time, but Samsung clearly wasn’t interested in releasing a foldable phone just to be the first on the market.

That’s not to say this early Project Valley prototype isn’t important, as it’s proof that Samsung has been serious about foldable devices for a long time. The company went as far as filing a patent for the user interface for the device, and it has recently been pretty upfront about its plans to release a foldable smartphone at some point in the near future. A recent rumor said the price tag of Samsung’s foldable phone could go as high as $2000, and that would suggest the company’s current design for its foldable device is far better than what it had a few years back.

What’s your take on the foldable phone seen in these pictures?

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Exclusive: Galaxy Tab S4 and Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2018) will be available in Black and Gray color options

We have reported extensively in the last few weeks about the various leaks surrounding the alleged Galaxy Tab S4 and Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2018). Though we don’t know if Samsung will use these exact names for the upcoming tablets, the model numbers SM-T595 and SM-T835 spotted in these leaks does make them look like the Galaxy Tab S4 and Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2018) based on Samsung’s previous model numbers and naming patterns.

No fancy color options

Benchmarks and certifications have already revealed some basic information about these devices. While we wait for more exhaustive leaks about the specifications and features, we have some exclusive news to share about these two devices. According to our sources, both the alleged Galaxy Tab S4 and Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2018) will be available in Black and Grey color options at launch.

Our sources also tell us that these tablets will launch sometime in July or August. If the launch doesn’t happen in July, then there is a strong possibility that these devices will make an appearance at the Galaxy Note 9 Unpacked event. Though Samsung hasn’t officially announced the Galaxy Note 9 launch date yet, a report from Korea is betting on August 9.

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Samsung launches the Galaxy S9+ Sunrise Gold Edition in India

Samsung has the habit of releasing new color options months after the device launch to keep the sales momentum going. Last year, the company released the Burgundy Red Galaxy S8 in select markets many months after the launch of the Galaxy S8/S8+. Samsung is doing the same thing this year by launching the Burgundy Red and Sunrise Gold color options for the Galaxy S9/S9+.

When Samsung unveiled the new color options last month, it said the Sunrise Gold Color variant would be available in select markets from June. In a press release today, the company has announced the availability of the Galaxy S9+ Sunrise Gold Edition in India. There is no mention of the Galaxy S9 in the announcement, so it appears the new color option is limited to the Galaxy S9+ in India. This is the first device from the company to feature a satin gloss finish which, according to Samsung, “wraps the smartphone in an elegant glow and glimmer.”

A limited-edition device

The Korean company says the Sunrise Gold option is a limited-edition device and will be available only in the 128 GB memory variant. The device will be on sale in select retail stores across the country starting June 20, and online pre-booking begins on June 15 on Samsung website and Flipkart. The Sunrise Gold Edition is priced at INR 68,900 ($1,015) and comes with a special one-time screen replacement offer and INR 9000 ($132) cashback when purchased on Paytm mall or through ICICI credit cards.

“Our consumers are looking to express their style and personality through technology and color plays a big part in that personalization. The Sunrise Gold edition of Galaxy S9+ extends the color offerings of Galaxy S9+ with vibrant styles that embrace a modern and classic feel,” said Aditya Babbar, General Manager, Samsung India.

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Samsung’s Good Lock app is back again and it looks great

During the Android Marshmallow days, Samsung released a powerful UI customization app called Good Lock. The unexpected app from Samsung was a big hit among the Android enthusiasts as it allowed them to change many parts of the Samsung Android UI to their liking. The developer team behind the app was very responsive to customer feedback and kept improving the app immensely based on all the suggestions and complaints.

Unfortunately, the app was no longer available after the release of the Android Nougat update. There were promises from the team that the app will be back but nothing materialized so far. Thankfully, it appears Samsung has finally released a new version of the Good Lock app. Well-known Chinese leaker, Ice Universe, has tweeted screenshots of the Good Lock 2018 app and they look great. Just like the original app, even the new version seems to offer deep customization options to change many parts of the Samsung’s Android UI.

Currently available only in Korea

The app is apparently available only in South Korea as of now but may roll out to more countries soon. Since this is Android we are talking about, it should probably be possible to install the app outside the supported regions by just installing the required APKs. We will update this post with more information once we get our hands on the new app.

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