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الخميس، 13 مايو 2021

Verizon’s Galaxy Tab S6 has joined the One UI 3.1 family with new update

Verizon’s Galaxy Tab S6 is now catching up with the international variant, firmware wise. The USA-based operator has started seeding the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 firmware update for the Galaxy Tab S6 on its network, and since Verizon’s model is more than two months late to the punch, this means that the latest firmware update carries a newer security patch than before.

Samsung began updating the international Galaxy Tab S6 LTE with the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 firmware more than two months ago. At that time, the firmware was accompanied by the March 2021 security patch, however, the latest update released by Verizon brings the more recent April 2021 security patch with it.

Get ready for a new chapter of the Galaxy Tab S6

The launch of Android 11 / One UI 3.1 for the Galaxy Tab S6 is a pretty big deal given the refreshed UI design, increased performance, the numerous improvements added to Samsung’s first-party apps, and the addition of other new features such as a redesigned Control Panel with Device and Media controls, conversation bubbles that can be pinned, new privacy controls such as the ability to remove location data from images before sharing them, and a lot more.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 owners who have acquired the tablet on Verizon’s network should now be able to download the latest firmware OTA (over the air) by tapping the update notification once it arrives, or by opening the Settings app on the tablet and accessing the Software Update section. The update can be identified by firmware version T867VVRU4CUD3.

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A new Galaxy Buds app for Windows 10 is now live at the Microsoft Store

More Windows 10 apps designed for Samsung customers are hitting the Microsoft Store as the two tech giants continue strengthening their partnership. The latest Windows 10 app to come out of Samsung’s development labs is called Galaxy Buds, and it’s now available for download from the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 PCs, the HoloLens, and the Surface Hub.

Some of you might recall an older app for Windows and Mac OS called Galaxy Buds Manager. It was released a couple of years ago via Samsung’s download center and it offered ways to manage and update the Galaxy Buds over a PC. It wasn’t an official Microsoft Store app, and it has since been dropped, though some third-party developers continue supporting it, or at least they’ve done so up until a year ago.

In contrast, Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds app was created for Windows 10 and it can now be downloaded from the Microsoft Store, either by accessing the link or by searching for the app inside the Microsoft Store on your Windows 10 machine.

Galaxy Buds Windows 10 app quick overview

The Galaxy Buds app for Windows 10 weighs a little over 18MB and, as of this writing, it’s compatible only with the Galaxy Buds Pro. However, one of the app’s early setup screens confirms that support for the Galaxy Buds+ and the Galaxy Buds Live should be coming soon. There’s no mention of the original Galaxy Buds.

As for the app’s capabilities, it shows the battery level of each connected earbud and it lets users check for and download new firmware updates. It also includes an equalizer and options to enable or disable touch commands and voice detection. Last but not least, the app allows users to pick a level for active noise cancelling between High and Low.

Last week, Samsung also released a new SmartThings Windows 10 app to give customers better control over their IoT devices.

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Wait, is Samsung about to drop a fan-equipped smartphone?

A different kind of fan edition might be on the cards for Samsung, as the company appears to be readying a launch of a rather unusual smartphone. Or so a couple of newly emerged IP forms would have us believe. Filed with the European Union Intellectual Property Office, both trademarks appear to follow a classical call-to-action template.

As for the actions they’re calling toward, Samsung’s looking to protect the terms “Unleash Your Fan Power” and “Activate Fan Mode“. Both filings were submitted for examination this week, which would coincide with a marketing campaign planned for this summer.

Would this make any sense?

Occam’s Razor says this is groundwork for the release of the Galaxy S21 Fan Edition. Though in the age of foldable screens, having a miniature AC cooler doesn’t sound like the most outrageous idea ever. The most laughable one, perhaps. But that’s precisely why we don’t expect Samsung to do something of this sort. Both its design and marketing departments have been on their A-game for a long time now, and something as gimmicky as a fan-equipped smartphone would require both to drop the ball pretty hard.

Besides, we already know that the Galaxy S21 FE should be hitting the market in the immediate future. Or just enough time for Samsung to fast-track a couple of buzzwordy marketing slogans. As for the prospect of mobile fans on mobiles, look no further than the underwhelming packaging that is the latest Nubia device (apparently, those still exist) if you want to know why those are an utterly pointless addition to any smartphone.

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Samsung drops second day in a row as sell-offs continue

In spite of record-breaking results for several consecutive quarters, the market deems Samsung stock more than a bit overvalued at the moment. The shares closed at under $70 after today’s trading in South Korea, with both domestic and foreign investors continuing to sell off their holdings in the tech giant. As a result, Samsung’s looking at two consecutive drops of 1.5%. This constitutes its worst market performance in four months.

So, not that bad yet but definitely cause for concern among swing traders and the like. As always, plenty of factors are influencing the market and it’s rare to be able to attribute any given one to a particular trend. Though South Korea’s overall prospects in the global semiconductor market are currently speculated to be the number one reason for this drop.

Are investors wrong to doubt Samsung’s ability to continue dominating in chips?

Namely, the United States government has been eyeing a bigger share of the chipmaking pie lately. Not to mention that its plan to do so also includes Samsung. The company reportedly already sanctioned an enormous investment in Texas and is expected to announce the move officially in less than a week’s time, shoulder-to-shoulder with both the White House and Blue House officials.

In the meantime, Samsung is still trying to catch-up to Intel. Yet even if it does so, any such triumph is likely to be short-lived, as the American silicon juggernaut is already amid a 20$ billion reinvestment push. That particular move is said to have left Samsung officials confused more than anything else.

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Samsung is increasing its semiconductor chip investment to $151 billion

Samsung is among the world’s leading semiconductor chip brands, and it had announced in 2019 that it will invest more than $115 billion by 2030 into its logic chip businesses. Now, the South Korean tech giant has announced that it is raising the investment target to a whopping $151 billion. This development comes amid the worst global chip shortage in decades.

The company announced earlier today that it has decided to invest an additional KRW 38 trillion (around $33.5 billion) into its logic chip businesses, increasing its target to KRW 171 trillion (around $151). This capital will be used in the development of advanced technologies and the expansion of its chip production capacity. The company has two logic chip businesses: Samsung Foundry (designs logic chips) and System LSI (contract manufactures chips for other brands). Samsung is investing in System LSI to accelerate its growth in new-age technologies like 5G, AI, and autonomous driving.

It also announced that it has started the construction of a new chip plant called P3 in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. The new plant will start the mass production of 14nm DRAM chips and 5nm EUV-based processors by the second half of 2022. It is being reported that the P3 plant will open six months ahead of the original schedule, which means that the company will be flexible in terms of what it will fabricate at the facility.

Dr. Kinam Kim, Vice Chairman and Head of Device Solutions Division at Samsung Electronics, said, “The entire semiconductor industry is facing a watershed moment and now is the time to chart out a plan for long-term strategy and investment. For the memory business, where Samsung has maintained its undisputed leadership position, the Company will continue to make preemptive investments to lead the industry.”

Samsung is the world’s largest memory chip maker by revenue and market share, and it often launches the industry’s best and newest technologies. A few days ago, it unveiled the industry’s first CXL-based DRAM units that will be used in AI and cloud servers by various brands. However, in the foundry segment, it is the second-biggest brand after TSMC. TSMC usually beats Samsung in launching more advanced chip fabrication processes and the South Korean firm’s target is to defeat TSMC by the end of 2030.

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Google confirms Galaxy A22 5G uses a MediaTek processor

Samsung is working on its cheapest 5G smartphone yet, the Galaxy A22 5G. And it looks like the unannounced smartphone is quite closer to its launch date. While its design and specifications have been rumored earlier, some of its key features have now been indirectly confirmed by none other than Google.

The Galaxy A22 5G appeared in Google’s Play Console listings, showcasing its front design, processor, RAM, screen resolution, and model number. Going by the latest information, the Galaxy A22 5G (SM-A226B) features an Infinity-V display with Full HD+ resolution. It runs Android 11 out of the box (maybe with One UI 3.1) and comes equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor and 4GB RAM.

The Dimensity 700 processor has two high-performance Cortex-A76 CPU cores clocked at 2.2GHz, six power-efficient Cortex-A55 CPU cores clocked at 2GHz, and the ARM Mali-G57 GPU clocked at 950MHz. The smartphone has already been rumored to feature a quad-camera setup on the rear, featuring a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. It might feature a 13MP selfie camera at the front.

The upcoming smartphone could be powered by a 5,000mAh battery and 15W fast charging. It is expected to have a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The Galaxy A22 5G could be available in at least four colors: gray, light green, purple, and white. It could be priced around €279 in Europe. Samsung could also launch a 4G variant of the device in some markets during the second half of 2021.

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G Specifications Google Play Console

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Galaxy S21 series gets second May 2021 software update in India

Samsung had released the May 2021 security update to the Galaxy S21 series in Europe during the last week of April and in India a few days ago. Last week, the company released another May 2021 software update to its latest flagship smartphones, starting with Germany. Now, the second May 2021 update has reached the Galaxy S21 series in India.

The Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and the Galaxy S21 Ultra have started getting new updates in India with firmware version G99xBXXU3AUE1. The official changelog doesn’t say much apart from mentioning that the update improves the overall stability of functions on the new smartphones. The update has a download size of over 200MB, and it is better to use a Wi-Fi network to download it. It is possible that the new update includes fixes for the vulnerabilities that were found in Qualcomm’s 5G modems. It might also include other general bug fixes and performance improvements.

If you are a Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, or Galaxy S21 Ultra user in India, you can check for the new update manually by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install. The new firmware can also be downloaded from our firmware database for flashing manually.

If you’ve installed the new update already, have you noticed any improvements or new features? Let us know in the comments section below.