Support page for a new Galaxy A smartphone goes online

A Galaxy smartphone with the model SM-A750FN was spotted on the Geekbench website last month. The same model was seen at the FCC last week, obtaining necessary regulatory approvals required for the launch. In what could be termed as another sign of the impending launch, a support page for this device has gone online on the Samsung Spain website.

The support page for the SM-A750FN / DS doesn’t reveal any device details. The only small titbit is the DS part in the model number which points to a dual-SIM variant. The Geekbench result mentioned an Exynos 7885 SoC, 4 GB of RAM, and Android 8.1 onboard, but it is possible these specifications were from an early prototype with placeholder specs.

A successor to the Galaxy A8+ (2018)?

The alleged specifications are similar to the Galaxy A8 (2018), while the model number points to a successor to the Galaxy A8+ (2018). So far, it is being reported as a possible successor to the Galaxy A8+ (2018), but it is possible this could be the Galaxy A7 (2018) or an entirely new Galaxy A series device altogether. Unfortunately, all the theories we have on this new device are merely calculated guesses as of now.

Samsung’s mobile chief, DJ Koh, recently announced a change in strategy for the company’s midrange line-up. Instead of trickling down features from the company’s flagship smartphones, he said midrange models would get their own unique features. It remains to be seen if this new Galaxy A smartphone is part of that revamped lineup and strategy.

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Galaxy S10 to get Qualcomm’s best in-display fingerprint sensor

There have been countless reports so far that the Galaxy S10 is going to feature an in-display fingerprint sensor. The rumor mill seems to be in agreement about this possibility. Recent reports have also started suggesting that Qualcomm will be supplying the in-display fingerprint sensor to Samsung for its next flagship smartphone.

A new report out of South Korea suggests that Samsung will get the best in-display fingerprint sensor that Qualcomm has to offer. The company’s third-generation ultrasonic sensor will not only be faster but more accurate as well.

Galaxy S10 in-display fingerprint sensor

Samsung is obviously late to the in-display fingerprint sensor party as multiple Chinese OEMs have released handsets with the sensor in the display. However, they have opted for optical sensors. Samsung has reportedly gone with Qualcomm’s third-generation ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor for the Galaxy S10.

These sensors work by transmitting an ultrasonic pulse against the finger. This is done to map the pores and ridges that are unique to every fingerprint. The sensor thus collects additional depth data which is used for accurate 3D reproduction of the fingerprint. This leads to higher accuracy and subsequently, better security.

Qualcomm’s first-generation ultrasonic sensor was launched in 2015. Its second-generation ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor was used by a few Chinese manufacturers in their devices last year. Samsung is likely to be the first manufacturer to use the third-generation sensor. It would also be the first time that Qualcomm’s ultrasonic sensor gets picked for a device as high-profile as the Galaxy S10 which is likely to ship many million units across the globe.

The Galaxy S10 may not be Samsung’s first smartphone with an in-display fingerprint sensor, though. There’s a possibility that the company could launch a new mid-range handset in China soon which would feature this technology. Since it’s expected to be a mid-range device it may have an optical in-display fingerprint sensor. Samsung said recently that its new strategy is to bring innovative new features to mid-range devices before flagships.

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Samsung embraces gradient colors with the Galaxy A9 Star

Some manufacturers have been doing interesting things in the color department for their smartphones. The iridescent HTC U11 stood out because of its striking paint job. Huawei kicked things up a notch with its unique gradient finish. Others have gone down this road as well and now Samsung is embracing gradient colors as well.

New images out of China reveal that the company is soon going to offer a gradient color option for the Galaxy A9 Star. Samsung officially launched the Galaxy A9 Star in China three months ago.

Galaxy A9 Star gets a gradient color option

The Galaxy A9 Star is a premium mid-range smartphone with a 6.3-inch FHD+ Infinity Display, a 2.2GHz processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It has a 24-megapixel + 16-megapixel dual camera system at the back in addition to a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

There’s a 3,700mAh battery as well. It’s also the first non-flagship smartphone from Samsung to get the full Bixby experience. Bixby Voice is onboard alongside Vision, Reminder and Home. It comes with a dedicated Bixby button as well like Samsung’s flagship smartphones.

These images of the Galaxy A9 Star show an eye-catching purple and pink gradient paint job for the device. It certainly makes the handset look unique and more striking compared to conventional color options.

Since the Galaxy A9 Star is only available in China right now this color option will be limited to the People’s Republic as well. It’s expected to be available in China later this week. Samsung is selling the same device as the Galaxy A8 Star in other regions but there’s nothing to suggest that the gradient color option will be released in other markets.

Samsung has likely done this in response to Chinese rivals as it seeks to better compete against them on their home turf. Whether or not it plans to offer gradient colors with other devices elsewhere remains to be seen.

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The foldable Samsung smartphone might not go on sale this year

The boss of Samsung’s mobile division DJ Koh recently said that the company is going to unveil its much-awaited foldable smartphone at the Samsung Developer Conference in November. This led many to believe that the handset may be available for purchase soon after its unveiling. Multiple reports out of South Korea today are suggesting that the foldable Samsung smartphone may not go on sale this year despite being announced.

Foldable Samsung smartphone

Amid reports that Huawei is aiming to unveil its foldable smartphone in the coming months, Samsung reiterated its desire to become the first company to launch a proper folding smartphone. Koh said that the handset would be publicly revealed at the upcoming developer event. It was far from a confirmation that the foldable Samsung smartphone would be available for purchase soon after it’s announced. A Samsung official cited in a report today out of South Korea claims that the company’s stance about the release of this device is not yet confirmed.

The official only acknowledged that Samsung will have more to say about the phone by the time SDC takes place. “We will have more to say about the phone under development by that time, probably some details about specifications,” the official said. Samsung will reportedly showcase a prototype of its foldable smartphone in November while the handset itself would be officially announced at the Consumer Electronics Show 2019 or the Mobile World Congress 2019 in January and February next year, respectively.

Fans who were holding out on hope that they would be able to purchase a foldable Samsung smartphone this year would not be happy to hear that they will now have to wait for a few more months. It appears that Samsung will only be revealing more information about the device’s specs and perhaps show off its design. The foldable smartphone may only be ready for public release at some point early next year. No word as yet on how much this device is going to cost and in what markets it’s going to be released.

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Galaxy A6 and Galaxy Tab A 10.5 launched to revamp midrange lineup in the U.S.

Samsung has decided to shake up its mid-range lineup in the United States. To that end, it has announced the launch of the Galaxy A6 and the Galaxy Tab A 10.5 for potential customers in the country. The Galaxy A6 series is joining a solid queue of affordable devices that Samsung offers in this market including but not limited to the Galaxy J series.

The Galaxy A6 is a robust affordable device with the specs to match. It features a 5.6-inch OLED display with a 16-megapixel front and rear camera. It’s powered by a 1.6GHz octacore processor with 3GB RAM and a 3,000mAh battery. The device ships with Android 8 Oreo and will be available for $359.99 from Samsung’s website in the U.S.

We were quite pleased with the device in our Galaxy A6 review. For us, it feels like an expensive cross between the budget and the mid-range spectrums. Fun fact: This is actually the cheapest Galaxy phone with an Infinity Display and a metal body. Sales will start on September 14 and more carrier partners may be announced in the coming weeks.

The Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is an affordable mid-range tablet with a 16:10 aspect ratio WUXGA display, a 1.8GHz octa-core processor with 3GB of RAM, 32GB storage and quad-speakers enhanced by Dolby Atmos. There’s a 7,300mAh battery aswell.

The tablet ships with Android 8.1 Oreo and will cost $329.99 for the Wi-Fi version that will be available from Amazon, Samsung’s website and Walmart starting September 14. Samsung has confirmed that the LTE variant of this tablet will be available from Sprint and Verizon in the coming months.

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Samsung launches a new artificial intelligence center in New York City

Samsung has been heavily investing in artificial intelligence as it feels that the technology will help it deliver better products and services to customers. The company has been setting up artificial intelligence centers in key locations across the globe where it brings in top talent to research this crucial field further.

The company today announced that in addition to the five artificial intelligence centers that are already up and running in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Russia and South Korea, the company is now adding a new location in New York City.

Samsung’s sixth AI Center

Samsung’s new AI Center is located in the heart of Chelsea. It will be led by Daniel D. Lee who is the executive vice president of Samsung Research. His work in this field has earned him praise across the globe. He joined Samsung in June last year. Daniel D. Lee will be aided by a leading authority in neuroscience-based AI technologies, H. Sebastian Seung, who is also an executive vice president of Samsung Research.

The company says that this particular AI Center will be focused on advanced artificial intelligence research in robotics. In addition to being an EVP, Seung is the Chief Research Scientist at Samsung as well and will advise the company on advanced AI search with a view to develop opportunities for future business growth.

The sixth AI Center is going to work in partnership with Samsung’s other artificial intelligence research facilities. All of this is part of Samsung’s stated goal to hire almost 1,000 AI specialists by 2020. Expect to see more AI Centers to pop up in key locations down the line.

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Samsung starts selling USB-C to HDMI dongle for the Galaxy Note 9

The ability to power DeX without a dock is one of the many new features of the Galaxy Note 9. You’re no longer required to spend over a hundred dollars on a dock that would enable your Samsung flagship to power a PC-like experience when connected to an external display. The Galaxy Note 9 lets you do that with a simple USB-C to HDMI dongle. Samsung has now started selling its official USB-C to HDMI dongle for the Galaxy Note 9.

Samsung’s USB-C to HDMI dongle

The official Samsung USB-C to HDMI dongle has support for up to UHD and 4K screens with 60Hz refresh rate. It uses the HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2 standards and is compatible with a variety of Samsung devices that have a USB-C port. On those devices, it’s possible to mirror the screen on the TV with this dongle. The dock-less DeX experience is only limited to the Galaxy Note 9.

However, there’s no compulsion to buy this particular dongle if you want to use DeX without a dock on the Galaxy Note 9. I have been able to do just that with an aftermarket dongle. Any USB-C to HDMI dongle can be used to run DeX without a dock on the Galaxy Note 9. The handset will show you a notification that it’s recommended to use official Samsung accessories but it’s not intrusive and won’t prevent you from running DeX.

Samsung’s official USB-C to HDMI dongle is available for purchase right now. It can be bought from Amazon for $31.

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