Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to come with 64GB storage and a blue color variant?

It was reported yesterday that the next Galaxy Note device from Samsung would indeed be the Galaxy Note 7, and that it could come with an inbuilt iris scanner. Now, some more specifications of the upcoming Galaxy Note smartphone have been leaked.

According to a new tweet from Evan Blass (@evleaks), the Galaxy Note 7 features a 5.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED display, 64GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, a 12-megapixel primary camera with dual-pixel phase-detection autofocus, a 5-megapixel secondary camera, and IP68 certification for water- and dust-resistance. He also mentioned that the Galaxy Note 7 would be available in three color options: black, silver, and blue. Most of these features were exclusively reported by us a few months ago.

Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Note 7 on August 2, 2016, and we expect it to come with a USB Type-C port, new S Note-related features, and a BlackBerry Hub-like Samsung Focus app. However, anything can change before a final release of the device. Are you excited about the Galaxy Note 7?

Couple confirmed specs: 5.7" QHD SAMOLED, 64GB + microSD, 12MP DualP / 5MP, IP68, black/silver/blue

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) June 25, 2016

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Samsung Ahead might be Samsung’s version of Google Glass

It has long been rumored that Samsung could be working on a Google Glass rival of its own even though Google has discontinued that wearable device itself. Some patent filings by Samsung were discovered a couple of years ago which hinted at the Gear Glass – a possible Google Glass competitor – and it was even rumored at one point that this wearable device could launch alongside the Galaxy Note 4. Samsung is yet to come out with such a product but a new trademark application from the company has been spotted which suggests that Samsung could call its Google Glass rival Samsung Ahead.

Samsung has filed a trademark application from an as yet unannounced product called Ahead, the patent filing includes a logo and describes it as a wearable computer “in the shape of a helmet.” The patent filing also details that this product will an operating software for wearable digital electronic devices, an electronic display module, MP3 functions, and more. Granted that these descriptions have just been added to offer protection to the trademarked product again products with similar features that some company might want to call Ahead as well, if approved, the trademark filing will protect the product against that. Obviously it doesn’t confirm if and when a Samsung-made Google Glass rival is going to hit the market even though we have been hearing about it for years now.

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Verizon starts rolling out June security patch for the Galaxy Note 4

Samsung rolled out June security patch for the Galaxy Note 4 last week, and it’s now time for Verizon to do so. The carrier has started rolling out June security patch for Galaxy Note 4 (SM-N910V) devices on its network.

The software update with version number MMB29M.N910VVRU2CPF3 brings the most up to date Android security patch to the Galaxy Note 4 on Verizon. If you haven’t received the update on your device yet, you can manually check for it by going to Settings > About device > Software Update.

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Samsung Galaxy Note7 confirmed by another report

Multiple reports stated that Samsung might skip a numeral to release the Galaxy Note 7 later this year, and it also being reported that there will be no flat screen variant of the device. Now, a new image has surfaced that pretty much confirms the name of the next flagship smartphone from Samsung.

A new tweet from serial leaker Evan Blass (@evleaks) consists of what could be an official logo of the Galaxy Note 7. It is possible that the South Korean smartphone giant might release only the curved screen variant of the Galaxy Note 7. It is expected to feature a 5.8-inch curved QHD Super AMOLED display, a 12-megapixel primary camera with new features, a 5-megapixel secondary camera, 6GB RAM, a microSD card slot, and a 4000 mAh battery.

The Galaxy Note 7 could also come with an iris scanner, IP68-certified body for water- and dust-resistance, and a BlackBerry Hub-like Samsung Focus app for enhanced productivity. Samsung is expected to launch the next Galaxy Note smartphone on August 2, 2016, as per a leaked image.

Confirmed. http://pic.twitter.com/jo1EF3Mp3J

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) June 25, 2016

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WatchMaster watchface app released for the Samsung Gear S2

WatchMaster, a firm that specializes in making watchfaces for smartwatches, has released its full-fledged app for the Tizen-based Gear S2. Owners of Samsung’s current-generation flagship smartwatch can download the app from the Play Store and enjoy various watchfaces.

WatchMaster contains an outstanding collection of over 200 high-quality watchfaces. Some of those watchfaces are free, while others are paid. Users can either pay for individual watchfaces, buy a yearly subscription for $4.99 (after a limited time discount of $2), or make a one-time purchase of $16.99.

Gear S2 owners will have to download the ‘WatchMaster for Gear S2‘ app from the Galaxy Apps store under the ‘Gear’ category. Almost all watchfaces listed in the app support the ambient mode and a decent level of customization. Let us know what you think about the app and watchfaces.

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Samsung reportedly selling dual-camera modules to Xiaomi

Samsung routinely supplies components to other manufacturers so it’s not surprising to hear that the company might be selling more of its technology. A new report out of Korea suggests that Chinese OEMs Xiaomi and LeEco could soon sell smartphones with dual-cameras because Samsung will be supplying them with the modules. Sources tell The Korea Herald that Samsung will begin supplying the modules starting next month.

Samsung Electro Mechanics is already supplying single-camera modules to Xiaomi. It’s said that the dual-camera modules are meant for the Xiaomi Mi 5S handset that’s due to be released in the second half of this year. The company is also expected to supply similar modules to Oppo as well. Samsung doesn’t usually confirm the vendors that it works with so it’s unlikely that the company will send out a statement confirming the supply of dual-camera modules to Chinese OEMs.

 

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Samsung launches Creative Square, an incubation program for mobile startups

Samsung has invested in startups such as US virtual reality startup Baobab Studios and purchased Canadian digital advertising startup AdGear, while opening up its Silicon Valley headquarters to fledgling business creations, but the company wants to be a responsible source of startups, too. Samsung’s Creative Labs (C-Lab) projects that have taken employees off the work line and placed them in business creation dreams, but Samsung isn’t done with projects just yet.

Whereas the Korean giant is encouraging its employees to chase after their research dreams in a move that is nothing short of trendy for this decades-old tech giant, Samsung wants to do more: not only does it want to encourage its employees to create business startups, it wants to be a startup incubator for non-employee persons as well. To this end, Samsung has decided, in the spirit of Creative Labs, to launch a mobile startup incubation program known as Creative Square.

Creative Square is designed to help individuals who have an idea for a mobile startup to get their business off the ground with a little help from Samsung. The Korean giant wants to encourage individuals to emerge with groundbreaking ideas that will change the face of mobile both now and in the future. The benefits behind Creative Square for individuals whose mobile startup and design ideas are selected will receive 6-12 months of access to the company’s Seoul R&D campus and will also be given 100 billion won ($85,000 USD) in financial support from Samsung.

The company is taking applications from June 27th through July 31st and will open its website for registration starting Monday, June 27th.

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