Galaxy S21 FE, Z Fold 3, and Z Flip 3 could launch in August 2021

After launching the Galaxy S21 series earlier this year, the company is ready to launch three new high-end smartphones in the second half of 2020. The Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 were earlier rumored to launch sometime in July 201, but it is now being reported that the upcoming phones could launch a little later.

A new report from Yonhap News claims that Samsung is currently in talks with South Korean mobile carriers to launch the Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 in late August 2021. That’s one to two months earlier than the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and the Galaxy S20 FE. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 was launched in September 2020, while the Galaxy S20 FE was launched in October 2020.

The report also claims that the Galaxy S21 FE could be priced around KRW 700,000 (around $630) in South Korea. The Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 have been designed to fill the gap created by the missing launch of new Galaxy Note series smartphones. Samsung was the world’s biggest smartphone brand in Q1 2021 and it sold 77 million units during the quarter.

Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3 rumored specs

The Galaxy S21 FE could feature a 120Hz Super AMOLED display, an Exynos 2100/Snapdragon 888 processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB internal storage, and a 4,500mAh battery. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is expected to feature a 120Hz refresh rate for both cover and internal foldable Super AMOLED displays. It could also feature a triple-camera setup, an S Pen, a 4,400mAh battery, and an official IP rating.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3, whose images were leaked last week, appears to feature a bigger, 1.83-inch cover display. It could also feature Snapdragon 888, 8GB RAM, 256GB internal storage, a dual-camera setup on the front, a punch-hole-shaped cutout for the internal camera, a 120Hz internal foldable display with UTG (Ultra Thin Glass), and an IP rating. It will be powered by a 3,300mAh battery and features 15W fast charging.

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Looks like Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong could get that pardon after all

Samsung vice chairman and heir to the conglomerate Lee Jae-yong was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison earlier this year. While he has fought against the charges in the past, Lee decided not to appeal his imprisonment. This meant that he would serve the entire sentence behind bars.

However, there are now growing calls from within South Korea seeking a pardon for the Samsung boss. The South Korean president has the authority to grant a pardon. It seems that Moon Jae-in, the country’s president, isn’t opposed to the idea.

The South Korean president isn’t opposed to the pardon

Five major lobby groups sent a petition to the Cheong Wa Dae, the official presidential residence, seeking a pardon for Lee Jae-yong. Their contention is that Samsung requires strong leadership if the company and indeed the country is to come out of the challenges posed by the pandemic.

Samsung is South Korea’s leading semiconductor company and one of the largest in the world. Korean business leaders feel that without strong leadership at the top, Samsung and consequently South Korea could lose their spot in the global semiconductor market. Even religious leaders have now started calling on the president to grant Lee a pardon.

Moon agreed during a Q&A session at the Cheong Wa Dae that “The global competition for semiconductors is intensifying and it is true that we need to enhance competitiveness in the chip industry.” However, he pointed out that “fairness, precedents and public sentiment must be considered at the same time.”

Moon has said that he will take into account people’s opinions before deciding whether to grant a pardon. Such decisions tend to have political considerations as well. It would be important for the leaders to ensure that the public sentiment doesn’t turn against the government.

The momentum seems to be favoring Lee Jae-yong so far. Opposition and government lawmakers have both joined the calls for his pardon. Other business leaders and even civil activists are now in its favor. Moon has left the door open as well which is a promising sign for all those in favor of a pardon.

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Galaxy Fold 5G joins the May 2021 security update party

Samsung started rolling out the May 2021 security update to its high-end smartphones starting the last week of April 2021. The update has already been released to the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, and the Galaxy Fold (4G). Now, the company has released the latest security patch to the Galaxy Fold 5G.

The Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F907B and SM-F907N) has started getting the May 2021 security update with a new software update. The new update, which has firmware version F907NKOU3EUD7, has been released in South Korea for the carrier and unlocked variants. In UK, the same update for the Galaxy Fold 5G comes with firmware version F907BXXU5EUD7.

As per Samsung’s document, the new software update includes fixes from Google for three critical vulnerabilities inside the stock Android codebase. It also includes 23 fixes from Samsung for vulnerabilities and security bugs within One UI. The new software might also include camera performance improvements, Quick Share improvements, and other bug fixes.

If you are a Galaxy Fold 5G user in South Korea or the UK, you can check for the new software update by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install. You can also download the appropriate firmware file for the Galaxy Fold 5G from our firmware database and flash it manually. Other markets could get this update in a few days.

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This four-year-old Samsung smartphone gets the April 2021 security update

Samsung has picked up its pace over the past few months and released the Android 11 update to many Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Earlier today, the company started rolling out the Android 11 update to the Galaxy A02s and the Galaxy A12. Now, the South Korean firm has released a new security update to a four-year-old smartphone.

The Galaxy J3 (2017), which was released in July 2017, has started getting the April 2021 security update. The new software based on Android 9 Pie and has firmware version J330GDXS3CUD1 includes bug fixes and security improvements. Going by Samsung’s announcement, the update includes more than 30 fixes from Google for vulnerabilities inside stock Android code and 23 fixes from Samsung.

The new update is available in Cambodia, Italy (J330FNXXS4CUD3), Malaysia, Russia (J330FXXS4CUD4), Taiwan, and Thailand. If you are among those loyal Samsung fans who are still rocking the Galaxy J3 (2017), you can check for the update by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install. We expect more markets to get the new security update for the Galaxy J3 (2017).

The Galaxy J3 (2017) was released in July 2017 with Android 7.0 Nougat on board. It received the Android 8.0 Oreo update in August 2018 and the Android 9 Pie (with One UI) update in August 2019. Currently, it is on a biannual software update schedule and could soon stop getting software updates.

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Galaxy A02s starts getting the Android 11 update

Samsung has started releasing the Android 11 update to its low-end Galaxy A series smartphone. Earlier today, the Galaxy A12 started getting the Android 11 update with the latest security patch. Now, the Galaxy A02s has started getting the update as well, but it includes one month older security patch.

The Galaxy A02s has started getting the Android 11 update in Russia. The new software update, which bears firmware version A025FXXU2BUDC, also comes embedded with the April 2021 security patch. We don’t have an official changelog for this update, but it should include Android 11 features like chat bubbles, one-time permissions, auto permissions reset, a dedicated conversations section in the notifications area, a dynamic media player widget below quick setting toggles, and easier access to smart home controls.

It should also include One UI 3.1 features like a refreshed UI design, more Dynamic Lockscreen options, more lockscreen widgets, better version of stock Samsung apps like Samsung Internet and Samsung Keyboard. It should also include a better design for the Device Care menu and improved Digital Wellbeing and parental controls. The new update should also bring improved security and privacy to the Galaxy A02s.

If you are a Galaxy A02s user in Russia, you can check for the update by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install. You can also download the entire firmware from our firmware database and flash it manually. We also expect this update to be released in more countries over the next few days. The Galaxy A02s was launched six months ago with Android 10 on board.

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Galaxy A12 starts getting the Android 11 update

Samsung had launched the Galaxy A12 earlier this year with Android 10 on board. This disappointed fans because the Android version on the phone was more than a year old. Now, the company has rectified its mistake and released the Android 11 update for the device along with the latest security patch.

The Galaxy A12 has started receiving the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 (Core) update in Russia. The new software update, which has firmware version A125FXXU1BUE3, also includes the May 2021 security patch. We don’t have the official changelog yet, but it should bring Android 11 features like one-time permissions, auto permissions reset, chat bubbles, dedicated media player widget below the quick settings toggles, improved security, and better privacy.

It should also include One UI 3.1 features like a refreshed UI design, more lock screen widgets, better versions of Digital Wellbeing and parental controls, easier access to smart home controls, and more Dynamic Lockscreen options. The May 2021 security patch includes fixes from Google for three critical vulnerabilities and 23 fixes from Samsung for vulnerabilities in One UI.

If you are a Galaxy A12 user in Russia, you might have received a notification of the new software update. If you haven’t received it yet, you can check for it manually by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install. We expect other countries like India to get this update soon.

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Weekly SamMobile Quiz 72 – Come test your Samsung knowledge!

Fancy yourself as a Samsung superfan? Take our quiz and see how many answers you can get right! This is a fun activity that we do with our readers every week to test their knowledge of the Korean giant. The quiz has a mix of easy and difficult questions that most fans should be able to answer without turning to Google.

We make a new quiz for you every weekend so we hope that you’ll participate and learn a thing or two about Samsung in the process! Don’t forget to share the results of the quiz with your friends and see if you can outscore them. A little competition never hurt anybody!

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