Galaxy Watch gets software update for improved Samsung Health stability

Samsung has released a minor software update for the Galaxy Watch today. The changelog says the update brings improved stability for a Samsung Health update, which doesn’t really explain anything. The Samsung Health app was updated earlier this week to add Galaxy Fit support and fix some bugs, and we’re assuming the Galaxy Watch’s fitness features will work better after this software update.

Today’s Galaxy Watch update follows the major One UI update that the smartwatch received a few weeks ago. The One UI update was also released for the Gear Sport and Gear S3 and, in addition to user interface upgrades, brought improvements to workout and sleep tracking, the ability to manage background apps running on the watch, new watch faces, and improved battery life. Samsung is currently working on a proper successor to the Galaxy Watch, which should launch alongside the Galaxy Note 10.

The new update is a 11 MB download and carries software version R800XXU1CSE1. It should be available over the air and can be downloaded via the Galaxy Wearable (Samsung Gear) app on your phone. Just go to the About Gear » Update Gear software section in the Settings tab of the app and select Download updates manually. Only the Wi-Fi model is getting the update at the moment, but it should soon hit the LTE variant as well.

Galaxy Watch (42mm)

• Model: SM-R805
• Dimensions: 41.9 x 45.7 x 12.7mm
• Display: Circular 1.2" (30mm) Super AMOLED
• CPU: Exynos 9110
• Camera:

More specifications

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Daily Deal: $100 off the Samsung Gear Sport smartwatch

The Samsung Gear Sport is great for tracking all of your daily activities and workouts. With its decent battery that lasts for up to two days and a high-quality display, it’s certainly worthy of praise. Moreover, its software is fast and intuitive with tracking support for various workouts, even swimming! We also like that the wrist bands are interchangeable so you can personalize it. For the full specs and our opinion, check out our detailed Gear Sport review.

Click the Buy Now link below to claim the Gear Sport at $100  off, but hurry up as these might sell out soon.

 

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Samsung begins Android Pie rollout for the Galaxy A8 Star

Days after releasing the Android Pie update for the Galaxy A9 Star in China, Samsung has started rolling out the same update for the Galaxy A8 Star as well. This is on expected lines as the Galaxy A8 Star is basically a rebranded version of the Galaxy A9 Star with identical hardware for markets outside China.

The update carries the firmware version G885FOLM2BSF8 and includes the May security patch. Currently, the rollout appears to be limited to Vietnam, but that should change soon. The Galaxy A8 Star is not as widely released as some of the other devices from the Korean company’s stable, so the rollout should be completed fairly soon.

Android Pie is a major update for Galaxy devices as the release also brings Samsung’s brand new One UI. It includes a long list of new features and UI tweaks to make larger devices easy to use with one hand. You can read about some of these major changes in our One UI (Android Pie) feature focus series.

If you haven’t received the update notification on your Galaxy A8 Star yet, go to Settings, click on Software Update, and tap the Download updates manually option to trigger the update. Alternatively, you can also download the latest firmware for the device from our database and manually flash it.

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Night mode for Galaxy Note 9 arrives with latest monthly update

We know that a lot of you have been looking forward to the dedicated camera Night mode for Galaxy Note 9. The June 2019 update already brought this feature to the Galaxy S9/S9+ last week. It was only a matter of time before the Galaxy Note 9 got it as well.

Samsung is now rolling out the latest monthly update for the Galaxy Note 9. It not only features the Night mode but also the ability to scan QR codes without using Bixby Vision.

Night mode for Galaxy Note 9 included in latest update

Samsung is rolling out firmware version N960FXXU3CSF9 for the Galaxy Note 9. It’s available over-the-air in Germany and can also be downloaded from our firmware section. The firmware weighs in at just under 704MB and does include the latest security patch for the month of June 2019. The changelog mentions that camera performance has been improved as well.

The first thing we checked after installing this update on one of our devices was whether it brought Night mode to the Galaxy Note 9. We’re glad to report that it does indeed bring the dedicated Night mode to last year’s flagship phablet.

Our impression of the Night mode on the Galaxy S9 was that it works as well as the Galaxy S10’s Night mode. That’s going to be the case on the Galaxy Note 9 as well. The camera app also gets a built-in QR code scanner. It will no longer be required to use Bixby Vision or a third-party QR code-scanning app. The quick toggle in the notification shade can be used to scan QR codes using the camera app itself.

Samsung has just started rolling out this firmware update. It’s going to be a while before it goes live for users across the globe. Are you excited to try out the Night mode on your Galaxy Note 9? Let us know in the comments below.

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Leaked Galaxy Note 10 Pro case renders tell the same story

There have already been a few Galaxy Note 10 case render leaks and there will be many more until the device is actually released. This particular one claims to showcase the Galaxy Note 10 Pro, the larger of the two models that Samsung will be releasing this year.

Both models are expected to be quite similar as far as the design is concerned. The obvious difference would be that of the screen size.

Galaxy Note 10 Pro case render leaked

Such renders come from third-party case manufacturers so they must always be taken with a grain of salt. However, all of the case leaks we have seen so far tell the same story.

The iPhone-like vertical camera system at the back stands out. It has long been rumored that Samsung’s next flagship will feature a vertical camera system. The cutouts also reiterates another change that some fans are fearing.

It doesn’t seem that there’s going to be a 3.5mm headphone jack on the Galaxy Note 10. This has been suggested by earlier leaks as well as countless reports about the device. One cutout at the top also seems to back up rumors about the IR blaster returning to the Galaxy Note series. Whether or not that actually happens remains to be seen.

Samsung hasn’t confirmed anything about the design itself. It is unlikely to do so before the official launch takes place. If history is any indication, we may see the device being launched in August this year. Expect more leaks and rumors to surface before then.

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Samsung heir once again urges company to be bold for future growth

Samsung made it clear two weeks ago that it faces grave challenges and that it’s buckling up to tackle them. It’s having to work around slow demand for memory chips as well as the decline in the profitability of OLED panels. Both have been significant contributors to its record-breaking profits over the past few years.

The company is now looking for engines of future growth. Its heir, Vice Chairman of Samsung Electronics Lee Jae-yong, has been calling on the company to aggressively make new investments that secure Samsung’s place in the future.

Samsung heir wants to secure future growth drivers

Lee Jae-yong met with the five heads of Samsung’s core divisions two weeks ago. He said that the company shouldn’t be swayed by short-term opportunities and performance. He also said that Samsung should instead focus on securing fundamental technologies for long-term business. Lee reconfirmed that Samsung will be investing $115 billion in its non-memory chip sector business in order to become a leader in this industry by 2030.

He gave a similar message to the global strategy meeting this past weekend. Lee met with executives of the IT and mobile division at the company’s Suwon headquarters in Seoul. “We have to make bold investments for the future regardless of any changes in the business environment,” he was quoted as saying. He added that “No company can guarantee they will be around 10 years from now,” and that “We have to have a mindset of starting new businesses, beyond resting on what we’ve achieved so far.”

He will likely be giving a similar message during his visit to Samsung Electro-Mechanics today, an affiliate of the conglomerate that manufactures electronics parts. Lee will also be discussing the business strategy of Samsung’s semiconductor packaging technology and 5G telecom equipment.

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Samsung Display remains the leader in global display market

The latest data from IHS Markit shows that Samsung Display has retained its dominant position as the top global smartphone display vendor in the first quarter of this year. It was able to do that as more smartphone manufacturers opted for OLED panels for their premium devices. Samsung picked up the bulk of those orders.

Samsung’s display affiliate is estimated to have shipped $3.4 billion worth of smartphone displays in the first quarter ending March 2019. It accounted for 40.2 percent of the smartphone display market in this period. Samsung Display also accounted for 80 percent of OLED panel supplies.

Samsung Display retains its leadership

It’s pertinent to mention here that Samsung’s Q1 market share is 6.6 percentage points lower than it was in the same period last year. However, the company has been able to keep its market share over 40 percent for eight consecutive months.

None of its competitors are even close in terms of market share. Japan Display came in second place with a 12.3 percent market share while China’s BOE came third with 11.9 percent. What’s interesting to note is that BOE’s market share has almost doubled compared to the same period a year back.

Samsung is having to work around demand uncertainties with OLED display panels. It was reported about a year ago that the company was looking to build a “super OLED factory” in South Korea. It would have had 30 percent more production capacity compared to the A3 plant in China. Samsung would have invested almost a billion dollars into the new factory. However, it was later reported that Samsung had decided to put the project on ice until it’s sure about sustained demand in the market.

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