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الثلاثاء، 19 مارس 2019

Galaxy S10 screen replacement will cost you a fortune

We are already aware that the Galaxy S10 repairs aren’t going to come cheap. Samsung has now released the official screen repair prices for the devices in China, and as expected, they are expensive. Naturally enough, the repair cost of the Galaxy S10+ is highest among the three siblings. One screen replacement of the device may cost you as high as 7,100 yuan (~$1,060).

Dynamic AMOLED display adds to the cost

The Galaxy S10 screen can be replaced but will cost you a fortune. One screen replacement costs 5,350 yuan (~$800) for the S10e, 6,450 yuan (~$960) for the S10, and 7,100 yuan (~$1,060) for the S10+. These are official repair prices and are applicable on screen replacement of devices that have passed the warranty period, or if the screen is damaged due to accidents during the warranty period.

The Galaxy Note 9 screen replacement costs 5,500 yuan (~$820). The Galaxy S10+ also features a same 6.4-inch display. However, the fact that the latter packs an Infinity-O display along with Dynamic AMOLED technology is why its repair price is much higher than Note 9. Furthermore, it also houses the ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.

For reference, the Galaxy S10 prices in China start at 4,999 yuan (~750) for the 6GB+128GB Galaxy S10e. So, repairing a damaged Galaxy S10 screen is like getting a new phone, at least for your pocket. And as you saw in this Galaxy S10+ drop-test, a fall from a height of about five feet is enough to shatter your device. Hence, it is always recommended to be careful with your stuff, or you might end up spending big on repairs.

Galaxy S10e

Model: SM-G970F
Dimensions: 69.9 x 142.2 x 7.9mm
Display: 5.8” (146.5mm) Super AMOLED
CPU: Exynos 9820 Octa
Camera: 12 MP, CMOS F1.5/F2.4 (77°) & 16MP, CMOS F2.2 (123°)Ultra Wide

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Galaxy S10

Model: SM-G973F
Dimensions: 70.4 x 149.9 x 7.8mm
Display: 6.1"(157.5mm) Super AMOLED
CPU: Exynos 9820 Octa
Camera: 12 MP.CMOS F2.4 45° Telephoto & 12MP F1.5 77° & 16MP F2.2 123° Ultra-wide

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Galaxy S10 Plus

Model: SM-G975F
Dimensions: 74.1 x 157.6 x 7.8mm
Display: 6.4"(162.5mm) Super AMOLED
CPU: Exynos 9820 Octa
Camera: 12 MP.CMOS F2.4 45° Telephoto & 12MP F1.5/F2.4 77° & 16MP F2.2 123° Ultra-wide

More specifications

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Galaxy S10 display: Exceptional while being easy on the human eye

Samsung introduced the AMOLED display to mobile devices back in 2009 with its Haptic AMOLED phone. Ten years later, the Galaxy S10‘s Dynamic AMOLED display is Samsung’s best smartphone display yet. Not only it provides crystal-clear picture quality, but is also comfortable on the user’s eyes. Thanks to these cutting-edge developments, explained in detail by a Samsung Mobile VP, the Galaxy S10’s display is at the core of the user’s mobile experience.

A display to match the human eye

The Galaxy S10’s Dynamic AMOLED display supports HDR10+, providing the user with optimized high picture quality for every frame of a video. It is also able to render 16 million colors, and supports high definition. Furthermore, it features Dynamic Tone Mapping technology that adjusts and optimizes picture quality according to the light-dark contrast on the screen. This is similar to how the pupils in our eyes adjust themselves depending on the amount of light around us.

The Galaxy S10 is also the first smartphone to receive a ‘100% Mobile Color Volume’ certification for its realistic image rendering. DisplayMate’s Just Noticeable Color Difference (JNCD) unit measurement for Galaxy S10 is 0.4 JNCD, which is a significant improvement from last year’s Galaxy S9 and the Note 9. Samsung has managed to achieve this Absolute Color Accuracy by taking into account global user color preferences. The company studied color preferences of over 2,000 people from 15 countries around the world.

Smartphone displays emit blue light which are known to harm users’ retinas. However, with the Galaxy S10, Samsung has managed to reduce the blue light exposure by 42%. And as fitting as it is, the device received an Eye Comfort Certification from TÜV Rheinland.

This is a result of Samsung’s development philosophy of putting the user first, said Byungduk Yang, Vice President of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Division. “Providing practical screen solutions and new experiences have become our core values,” he said. “As a result, the Galaxy S10 line’s display focuses on providing interesting experiences and real-life benefits to users, beyond just good picture quality or display size.”

Galaxy S10e

Model: SM-G970F
Dimensions: 69.9 x 142.2 x 7.9mm
Display: 5.8” (146.5mm) Super AMOLED
CPU: Exynos 9820 Octa
Camera: 12 MP, CMOS F1.5/F2.4 (77°) & 16MP, CMOS F2.2 (123°)Ultra Wide

More specifications

Galaxy S10

Model: SM-G973F
Dimensions: 70.4 x 149.9 x 7.8mm
Display: 6.1"(157.5mm) Super AMOLED
CPU: Exynos 9820 Octa
Camera: 12 MP.CMOS F2.4 45° Telephoto & 12MP F1.5 77° & 16MP F2.2 123° Ultra-wide

More specifications

Galaxy S10 Plus

Model: SM-G975F
Dimensions: 74.1 x 157.6 x 7.8mm
Display: 6.4"(162.5mm) Super AMOLED
CPU: Exynos 9820 Octa
Camera: 12 MP.CMOS F2.4 45° Telephoto & 12MP F1.5/F2.4 77° & 16MP F2.2 123° Ultra-wide

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الاثنين، 18 مارس 2019

Samsung brings new Ambient Mode to its 2019 QLED TV lineup

Samsung today announced that its latest 2019 QLED TV lineup will now offer users a new Ambient Mode. We’ve seen similar functionality on Samsung TVs in the past as well. The mode was developed when a design team at Samsung thought outside the box about how the company’s smart TVs function when they’re turned off.

The Ambient Mode can display various content such as world-renowned works of art when the TV screen is turned off. Which is actually most of the time. People have their TVs turned on for only five hours per day on average. So they have a large space occupied on the living room wall by a black screen for more than 19 hours.

This mode can display a variety of other content on the 2019 QLED TV lineup. This includes weather updates, news headlines, photos and music. Samsung has also teamed up with famous artists such as Tali Lennox and Scholten & Baijings to display their artwork in Ambient Mode. Samsung says that it will expand content for Ambient Mode by working with more young, talented artists over the next few years.

It serves a purpose beyond making use of the big screen when the TV is turned off. Samsung says that the Ambient Mode increases the QLED TV’s operation efficiency by turning off the screen if the users are not nearby. The inorganic quantum dot technology in Samsung’s QLED TV is burn-in free so users can appreciate Ambient Mode without seeing afterimages even if a static picture remains on the screen for a long period of time.

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Galaxy A20 specs and price confirmed as it goes official in Russia

It has merely been a month since Samsung introduced its new Galaxy A series. The Galaxy A10, A30 and A50 were the first three devices to arrive. It’s known that there are others which Samsung will eventually release in the coming months. One such device, the Galaxy A20, has now been officially launched in Russia.

Samsung Russia has officially confirmed the Galaxy A20 specs and price. It appears to be the only market where this handset has been revealed so far. The company announced it in Russia alongside the Galaxy A30 and A50. The Galaxy A10 has not been launched there.

Galaxy A20 specs and price

The Galaxy A20 slots between the A10 and the A30. It has a 6.4-inch HD+ (720×1560) Infinity-V display with the same 3D Glasstic build as the other handsets in this series. It’s powered by the Exynos 7884 processor with 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage. External expansion up to 512GB is possible with a microSD card. The Galaxy A10 has a 6.2-inch HD+ display and the Exynos 7884 with 2/3GB RAM and 32GB storage.

While the Galaxy A10 has a 5-megapixel front camera, the Galaxy A20 bumps it up to 8-megapixel. It also gets a 13MP (f1.9) + 5MP (f2.2) rear dual camera system instead of a single 13-megapixel camera. The other noticeable improvement is in the battery department. It has a 4,000mAh battery compared to the Galaxy A10’s 3,400mAh battery. You will also find a fingerprint sensor at the back.

Customers in Russia will be available to purchase the handset from Samsung’s brand stores, its online store and retail partners across the country. It’s priced at 13,990 rubles or $215. Samsung will likely be releasing the Galaxy A20 in other markets across the globe in due course. It also has an event scheduled for April 10 where other new Galaxy A devices like the Galaxy A90 may be announced.

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Galaxy A40 renders reveal details ahead of possible April 10 launch

Samsung has launched three new Galaxy A series devices so far and it has a few more up its sleeve. One of them is the Galaxy A40. We have been hearing reports about it for a few months now and it appears that the launch may not be far off.

The first purported renders of the Galaxy A40 have now surfaced online. The device seen here is similar in terms of looks to the other devices in this series such as the Galaxy A30. For starters, it has the same waterdrop style notch which Samsung brands as Infinity-U. The chin appears to be smaller than it is on the Galaxy A50. We thought in our Galaxy A50 review that the chin could have been smaller on that device and looks like Samsung is going to make amends with this device.

Galaxy A40 renders have surfaced

According to reports, the Galaxy A40 will likely feature a 5.7-inch display. It may also have an Exynos 7885 processor with 4GB of RAM as suggested by a recent benchmark listing. These renders show that contrary to reports, the Galaxy A40 may only get a dual camera system at the back instead of a triple camera setup.

There’s also a fingerprint sensor at the rear. It will run Android 9 Pie out of the box like the other handsets in this series. A 4,000mAh battery might complete the package. Samsung is expected to release the handset in markets like Germany, France, Netherlands, Poland, the United Kingdom and more. The Galaxy A40 may be affordably priced, around 250 euro by some estimates.

The company sent out a press release today confirming “A Galaxy Event” for April 10. It hasn’t said which devices will be unveiled at the event. There’s a good chance that we will be seeing the new Galaxy A handsets next month.

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Galaxy S10 owners can’t enroll their device for Samsung Premium Care

Samsung made the Galaxy S9/S9+ owners wait for several months to register their device for Samsung Premium Care last year. The option was available while making the purchase, but post-purchase enrollment was opened in September only, following tons of complaints from customers in the US. Well, it appears Samsung hasn’t learned the lesson yet, or may be isn’t trying to. The company has put the Galaxy S10 owners in the same situation this year.

Post-purchase enrollment should be available later this year

If you’re planning to buy the new Galaxy S10, S10e, or the S10+, and want to opt for Samsung Premium Care, you better enroll for it while making the purchase itself. Post-purchase enrollment isn’t yet open for the Galaxy S10 family, leaving several users fuming, or should I say, worrying.

While you can enroll an S8, S8+, Note 8, S9, and S9+ for Samsung Premium Care post-purchase, the program’s FAQ terms do not mention the S10, neither do they mention the Note 9. Samsung should eventually open these devices to aftermarket enrollment, but there’s no timeline set yet.

Samsung Premium Care is an enhanced warranty program that provides accidental damage protection for your Galaxy flagship. The program costs $12 per month, and protects your device from accidents such as drops, spills, and/or cracked screens. You can enroll your device for Samsung Premium Care if you purchase it from Samsung online store, a carrier, or an authorized retailer. Samsung has partnered up with HelloTech and Dish in the US to provide this service.

Galaxy S10e

Model: SM-G970F
Dimensions: 69.9 x 142.2 x 7.9mm
Display: 5.8” (146.5mm) Super AMOLED
CPU: Exynos 9820 Octa
Camera: 12 MP, CMOS F1.5/F2.4 (77°) & 16MP, CMOS F2.2 (123°)Ultra Wide

More specifications

Galaxy S10

Model: SM-G973F
Dimensions: 70.4 x 149.9 x 7.8mm
Display: 6.1"(157.5mm) Super AMOLED
CPU: Exynos 9820 Octa
Camera: 12 MP.CMOS F2.4 45° Telephoto & 12MP F1.5 77° & 16MP F2.2 123° Ultra-wide

More specifications

Galaxy S10 Plus

Model: SM-G975F
Dimensions: 74.1 x 157.6 x 7.8mm
Display: 6.4"(162.5mm) Super AMOLED
CPU: Exynos 9820 Octa
Camera: 12 MP.CMOS F2.4 45° Telephoto & 12MP F1.5/F2.4 77° & 16MP F2.2 123° Ultra-wide

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SamMobile Daily Recap, March 18, 2019: Galaxy A50 review, Galaxy S9 camera update, and more

We publish a lot of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the majority of news breaks during our European hours of operation, which makes it difficult for our readers in the US (and other regions) to keep up. However, we think we’ve come up with a fantastic solution — a daily recap.

Here’s what we covered today.

Phones

Galaxy S10 owners report issues with Android Auto — here’s what we know

Samsung teases possible Galaxy A90 launch for April 10

Galaxy M20 online sales begin in Malaysia on March 20

Can the Galaxy S10 screen record? With this trick it can!

Reviews

Galaxy A50 review: Samsung’s most value-for-money mid-ranger yet

Firmware News

Galaxy S9 March update brings a Galaxy S10 selfie feature

Polls

[Poll] How are you finding the Galaxy S10?