Samsung, please add these features to make DeX even better

Samsung DeX is pretty amazing, and we’ve talked about it plenty of times in the past. It lets you view pictures and videos on the big screen, create and edit documents while you’re away from your computer, and even multitask using just your smartphone.

Samsung has put in a lot of work over the years to improve DeX. Some things worked, and some didn’t. Last year, it introduced Wireless DeX so that it can be used even without a cable. It also works directly on the tablet’s big screen to offer a desktop-like UI. We think that DeX can be improved even more if Samsung can introduce some new features and iron out a few kinks.

Features that can improve Samsung DeX

• Option to change the behavior of the Enter key: DeX works great with wired and wireless keyboards, allowing you to reply to messages, write emails, and more. However, there’s a small but irritating issue that we face while replying to messages. When you press the Enter key, it takes the cursor to a new line rather than sending the message. Samsung could work on a feature that lets you select apps where the Enter key’s behavior changes. For example, the feature could let you add apps like Messages, Signal, and Slack so that pressing the Enter key sends the message rather than entering a new line in the text field.
• An easier way to add emojis: Right now, there’s no easy way to add emojis while replying to emails or messages. While some chat apps like Slack and WhatsApp have their own dedicated emoji bars, many other apps don’t. And Samsung doesn’t mirror the phone’s on-screen keyboard in DeX. So, you have to grab your phone and add emojis from there, which breaks the workflow. We hope that Samsung will allow using the phone’s on-screen keyboard in the DeX mode in the future so that adding emojis won’t be an issue anymore.
• Allow password manager apps in DeX mode: Right now, password manager apps like 1Password and Samsung Pass don’t work in the DeX mode. It’s hard to remember all the passwords while signing into websites. Samsung should find a way to solve this issue, at least with its own password manager app.
• Offer 4K resolution option for DeX: Right now, Samsung DeX is limited to QHD resolution at 60Hz, and that too, when it is connected to a screen via a cable. When you’re running DeX wirelessly, it tops out at Full HD. With 4K TVs and monitors getting common these days, Full HD and QHD resolutions tend to appear a little blurry. We believe that modern high-end Galaxy phones such as the Galaxy S21 and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 can drive 4K screens at 60Hz. Allowing 4K resolution would help in fitting even more content on the screen, making DeX even more productive.

These are a few issues that we face while using DeX on a day-to-day basis. Samsung is no longer the only brand in town to have a DeX-like feature on its smartphones and tablets. Motorola and Xiaomi have recently introduced similar modes with their new smartphones, and even Google appears to be working on a DeX-like desktop mode with Android 12. So, Samsung needs to keep improving DeX and adding more features in the future.

What features would you like in the next iteration of Samsung DeX? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Galaxy Watch 4 & Active 4 might lack a blood glucose level sensor after all

Samsung’s 2021 smartwatch series is expected to go through drastic changes, especially in regards to software. The company hasn’t made any announcements pertaining to its upcoming wearables, but numerous reports indicate that the Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch Active 4 will abandon Tizen OS in favor of Google’s WearOS. This rumor was reiterated by the Korean media earlier today, and more importantly, it was accompanied by a few new details regarding dimensions and sensors.

Neither the Galaxy Watch 4 nor the Galaxy Watch Active 4 will be equipped with a sensor capable of reading the user’s glucose level, claims the latest report. This was one of the more interesting rumored specifications pertaining to the upcoming smartwatch series, as a non-intrusive method of reading blood glucose levels would’ve been a game-changer for prospective buyers who might be suffering from diabetes.

A change in dimensions for both models

Software and sensors aside, the upcoming Galaxy smartwatches will reportedly have different dimensions compared to the ongoing Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Watch Active 2.

Samsung will apparently try to make the Galaxy Watch Active 4 a bit smaller. If the rumors are correct, the smartwatch will be released in two variants measuring 40mm and 42mm as opposed to 40mm / 44mm.

In contrast, the Galaxy Watch 4 variants will reportedly be slightly larger than the predecessors, measuring 42mm and 46mm instead of 41mm / 45mm.

As to when we’ll know with certainty whether these reports are true, well, the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch Active 4 are expected to be unveiled next to the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3, presumably in late-July or August. There’s still some confusion as to exactly when Samsung’s next-gen foldable series will be unveiled but we’ll keep you posted as soon as we learn more.

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SamMobile Weekly Giveaway: Save more with a 1TB Portable SSD!

If you’re looking for some of the best SSDs in the business, you need not look further than Samsung. The company makes a wide variety of exceptional SSDs. Its Portable T5 series is quite popular due to its compact design and incredible capacity.

In our latest SamMobile Weekly Giveaway, we’re providing you with a chance to win the Samsung Portable SSD T5 in Black. It has a 1TB capacity which is going to be more than enough for most people.

Use the widget down below to submit your entry for this week’s giveaway. Entries can be submitted by all SamMobile readers from across the globe. The winner will be announced on May 19, 2021.

Portable SSD T5 1TB international giveaway!

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[Result] SamMobile Weekly Giveaway: Win the Galaxy Buds Pro!

Samsung makes some of the best truly wireless earbuds on the market. You now have a chance to win one through our latest SamMobile Weekly Giveaway.

As we mentioned in our Galaxy Buds Pro review, these are the best earbuds from Samsung yet. The sound quality is excellent and so is the noise cancellation feature. It’s certainly worth the $199 asking price.

Simply follow the steps mentioned in the widget below to submit your entry. Our giveaway is open to all SamMobile members worldwide. The winner will be announced on May 12, 2021.

Result:Congratulations Michael S Adams for winning the Galaxy Buds Pro! We’ll be in touch to get you your prize. Meanwhile, have you all submitted an entry for this week’s giveaway?

Galaxy Buds Pro international giveaway!

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Samsung exec hitching a ride for the White House – with the Blue House

Being a top Samsung executive must be exciting; at least in the sense that there would be no such thing as “just another day at the office”. Take the Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Kim Ki-nam, the man in charge of its massive semiconductor division, as an example, who is the CEO of Samsung as well. The man is reportedly packing his bags for the White House. He’s splitting the ride with the “Blue House” (Cheongwadae), i.e., joining South Korea’s presidential delegation that’s flying to Washington early next week.

And when there’s one President around, you can be sure there’s another. The delegation is primarily landing in the U.S. to meet with the Biden administration. Kim’s level of involvement in the proceedings is unclear. Though he’s not the only senior chaebol exec to be flying with President Moon Jae-in. Kim Jong-hyun, the chief executive of LG Chem subsidiary LG Energy Solution, is also believed to be on the prestigious itinerary. Hyundai chairman Chung Euisun is missing the flight, however.

While the presidents talk North Korea, executive itineraries remain a puzzle

Seoul is expecting the stateside summit to pave the way for an even stronger alliance with the United States moving forward, according to local media reports. For now, the details of Kim’s planned visit remain a complete unknown. The Seoul delegation is expected to be discussing everything from North Korea to semiconductor investments.

Speaking of which, it’s likely that Samsung will want to seize the opportunity to officially announce its $17 billion chipmaking investment in the U.S. Presumably alongside not one but two Presidents. Talk about a power move, eh?

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Samsung’s best-selling phones also in trouble due to the chip shortage

The global chip shortage is causing a lot of headaches in almost all industries that rely on advanced semiconductors. It’s impossible to make mobile devices without these chips. For those companies, the situation is already pretty dire.

According to a new report, the chip shortage is causing production disruption for Samsung’s best-selling Galaxy A phones. The company has been unable to expand its production as much as it would like.

Galaxy A phones sales are hurting because of the chip shortage

The chip shortage was highlighted as one of the main reasons why there won’t be a Galaxy Note 21 this year. Now, Samsung is also having to struggle with its impact on the Galaxy A lineup. The 2021 Galaxy A phones were launched a few months back. The Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 are the star handsets in this series.

Reports from Korea reveal that there have been disruptions in the production of the Galaxy A phones due to the chip shortage. The result is that Samsung isn’t able to make as many units as it would like. This has delayed the release of some variants in crucial markets.

For example, despite being unveiled together, the Galaxy A72 is still not available in the US. Only the Galaxy A52 5G is. Samsung launched multiple variants of the Galaxy A71 in the US last year. So it’s unlikely that the Galaxy A72 would have skipped the country.

These new handsets use Qualcomm Snapdragon chips that are produced on Samsung’s 8nm LPP process. Apart from the Galaxy A series, the chipsets are also used in Xiaomi and Redmi models, further reducing the already limited supply.

As for when the situation might improve is anybody’s guess right now. It’s far from an ideal situation for Samsung. The Galaxy A handsets account for a significant chunk of its annual smartphone shipments. It’s only once the numbers for this quarter come in will be see just how big of an impact this shortage has had.

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Samsung Research executive elected as Chair of 3GPP RAN Working Group 1

Samsung has announced that Dr. Younsun Kim, a key executive and Master at Samsung Research, has been selected as Chair of 3GPP’s RAN (Radio Access Network) Working Group 1. The election took place during an online meeting that was held on May 11, 2021. Established in 1988, 3GPP is a consortium of various standards organizations that develop protocols for mobile telecommunications.

3GPP’s RAN WG1 is the largest working group within the project, with over 600 delegates. It is responsible for developing physical layer specifications of 3GPP’s radio access technology (RAT). The group oversees the development of communication technologies like IoT (Internet-of-Things) over cellular networks, MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output), OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing), and V2X (Vehicle-to-everything) for LTE and 5G networks.

The RAN WG1 group is currently working on several technical aspects of 5G technology to improve its coverage, power consumption, and speed. It is also developing technologies to enable 5G-based services over a satellite link and unlicensed spectrum. Dr. Younsun Kim has over 20 years of experience, and he has been the Vice-Chair of RAN WG1 since 2017.

This is not the first time a Samsung executive has been elected as the Chair of a 3GPP working group. Two months ago, Samsung Research’s principal engineer Choi Hyung-jin was elected as the Chair of 3GPP’s 6G Vision Group. The company currently holds five Chair and Vice-Chair positions in 3GPP, which is a prestigious achievement. Suresh Chitturi from Samsung R&D Institute India is the Chair of SA WG6 (Service and System Aspects Working Group 6).

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