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السبت، 18 فبراير 2017

First Galaxy Tab S3 firmware now online, grab the wallpapers here

Samsung is getting prepared to launch the Galaxy Tab S3, from specification leaks to S Pen-toting confirmation, device pricing, a press conference tease, and even the device manual showing Note-like ambition. Now, in honor of Samsung’s upcoming February 26th announcement, the first Galaxy Tab S3 firmware has appeared online. The Tab S3 will be, along with the Galaxy S8, the first device from Samsung to feature Nougat out of the box. The firmware available is for the WiFi-only model of the Tab S3, not the LTE model.

For a refresher, the Galaxy Tab S3 (SM-T820, SM-T825 for LTE) is said to feature a 9.7-inch, Super AMOLED display (no 8-inch tablet this year) with a 2048 x 1536p screen resolution, 2.1Ghz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor (the same one found in the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge), 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, 5MP front/12MP rear camera combo, along with a home button with an embedded fingerprint sensor, LTE Category 6, Gigabit WLAN, and Bluetooth 4.2. As for colors, a new black model will replace the former white model.

In honor of the upcoming tablet to the “Galaxy,” we offer the Galaxy Tab S3 wallpapers that you can download here for your enjoyment. You can go here to download the first Tab S3 firmware.

All eyes are on Samsung now, as the day of the Tab S3′s unveiling quickly approaches.

Firmware Details:

Model	SM-T820
Model name
Country	United Kingdom
Version	Android 7
Changelist	10638878
Build date	Mon, 13 Feb 2017 19:25:36 +0000
Security Patch Level	2017-02-01
Product code	BTU
PDA	T820XXU1AQB9
CSC	T820OXA1AQB9

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Galaxy S8 RAM confirmed for China along with US sales commencement

The Galaxy S8 has been leaked in all its glory by now, new software being the exception, so the countdown until the announcement is in full swing. At this point, the devil is in the details, with interested buyers and diehard fans alike yearning for specific information and the time of the sales commencement in their region or part of the world. Twitter member @mmdj_china, known for his Galaxy C5 Pro photo leak, brings new information about the Chinese variants as well as US sales commencement of the next Galaxy.

From Twitter, the leakster says that all Galaxy S8 Chinese variants, both the S8 and S8 Plus, will feature 6GB of RAM and have a minimum of 64GB (128GB maximum) onboard storage out of the box. Chinese buyers can expect to pick up either Galaxy S8 in the 15th week (which puts Chinese sales commencement in the third week of April). As for the US Galaxy S8 sales release, the States will see the handset go on April 14th (one day earlier than the rumored late April 15th announcement date), which means that the March 29th announcement date is starting to make sense of things.

The 6GB RAM confirmation from the leakster isn’t surprising, considering that China has been confirming the same RAM capacity for Chinese variants as early as 4 months ago and @mmdj_China confirmed the same thing himself just a few weeks ago. What differs between his report three weeks ago and his report now is that, whereas before, Samsung would only launch one 6GB RAM variant (the others were suspect), now all Chinese variants will have the same RAM capacity. Samsung confirmed that this high RAM capacity is one of the great selling points in the Chinese market, and 5 Chinese OEMs have already started implementing the RAM capacity in their high-end sellers. What this means for the rest of the market, though, is anyone’s guess.

For those in other markets longing for a 6GB RAM Galaxy S8, we’ll keep you posted.

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Galaxy S8 clear case leaks in new photo

The Galaxy S8 rumor mill has been in full swing, but things always get serious when photos start surfacing across the Web. In this case, famous VentureBeat reporter Evan Blass (a.k.a @evleaks) who confirmed the Galaxy S8+ moniker last week is back with a Galaxy S8 clear case photo that proves that the Galaxy S8 does exist apart from assuming renders and that accessories are in order for the big announcement.

The photo doesn’t tell us much that we haven’t seen already, but we do notice the Speck logo at the top right of phone back (which would likely be the top left if you’re holding the phone) along with the lack of SAMSUNG branding at the top of the phone display, matching the first photo leak from Blass three weeks ago.

The fingerprint sensor remains back-mounted, perhaps intentionally so, and there is a third button on the left side of the front display (which retains the AOD) or a fourth physical button on the Galaxy S8 that is indeed the Bixby AI button renders have affirmed as of late. Additionally, the Galaxy S8 comes with a dual-curved display, a display of Samsung’s long-term panel investment that echoes Blass’s initial photo of the next Galaxy.

Blass’s leaked photo does not only confirm the Galaxy S8, but also the upcoming LG G6, that, in what is a revolutionary move for LG, does not feature a removable back cover and battery in contrast to years past. The LG G6 dual-camera combo on the backside of the phone is much improved from LG’s modular experiment last year.

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الجمعة، 17 فبراير 2017

SMSGear for the Gear S3 brings Android SMS to the wrist

Samsung tried to go the exclusive route with the Gear S having compatibility with only Samsung Galaxy smartphones, but it wasn’t successful. With the Gear S2, the company insisted that it would continue to limit functionality with Android smartphones, but would open up Gear compatibility to non-Samsung, Android-powered smartphones. Now with the unveiling of the Gear S3 and Gear S3 Classic, Samsung has maintained its commitment to cross-platform compatibility, even extending it to the iPhone in an effort to grow the “Galaxy.”

And yet, Gear S3 functionality with any non-Samsung, Android smartphone is still limited, living up to the same frustrations as its predecessors. The one problem among others is that there is no SMS on the wrist that would work between the Gear S3 and non-Samsung, Android-powered smartphones, but XDA Developer James St-Pierre is seeking to change that. His new app, called SMSGear for the Gear S3, allows non-Samsung Galaxy smartphone users to view SMS messages, send them, limit conversations, and set message limits on conversations on the wrist.

There is some limit to SMSGear, however: you can’t make a new conversation, nor can you delete SMS messages or conversations (these are Android limitations), so you’re stuck with the experience you can get. To get SMSGear on the Gear S3, you’ll need to install the app on your Android phone, then install it on your Gear S3.

Instructions can be found at the link below. Let us know if you try out SMSGear and how it’s working on your Gear S3.

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Kortex attachment for Gear VR lowers stress, brings free copy of Land’s End

Gear VR users can recall the nauseating feeling and mild dizziness they experienced when trying on the headset for the first time. Some users never grow out of experiencing these mild symptoms, and some find virtual reality to be extremely relaxing when they engage it. Some, however, find that VR keeps them awake, but a new headset attachment will not only lower stress but help you relax and get some needed R&R.

The VR headset attachment released by Fisher Wallace, called Kortex, attaches to your Gear VR strap and sits in the middle of the back of the user’s head, bringing endorphins (these produce a happy feeling), melatonin (for healthy sleep), and serotonin (for mood balance) to help you relax and unwind despite the graphics and light coming from your Gear VR headset.

The Kortex VR headset attachment can be used on its own for basic relaxation apart from gaming and brings a free copy of Land’s End for those who’ll undergo a headset at bedtime. Expect to pledge at least $299 for the Kortex at Indiegogo, and wait for it patiently: you won’t get it in your hands or on your head until July 2017.

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Galaxy Tab S3 manual leaks, showing Android Nougat, Grace UX, and Note-like ambition

The Galaxy Tab S3 has already leaked with the S Pen beside it, informing us that Samsung intends to bring some sort of S Pen integration to its upcoming tablet, but a new manual leaked today shows that the S Pen will be more than just a writing accessory: it, too, will see integration with the Tab S3 — indicating that the Tab S3 will be nothing short of a Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet replacement.

New screenshots leaked from the Galaxy Tab S3 manual showing the design, UX, and some features Samsung looks to bring to the upcoming tablet. First, there will be 2 speakers on the bottom and 2 up top — 4 speakers total, providing better sound than in days past. Samsung looks to bring USB Type-C to the Tab S3, the new standard after micro-USB that arrived with the now-deceased Galaxy Note 7 last Fall. Nougat will make its appearance here, not surprising considering that Google announced the update with its Pixel and Pixel XL a few months ago.

The home button that has been leaked with Samsung’s own press invite can be found here – so yes, despite the move Samsung is making with the Galaxy S8, the Tab S3 will retain the home button/fingerprint sensor setup that graced the Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note 5, and Galaxy Note 7, not to mention the Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+, and last year’s Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge.

Secure Folder, Screen off memo, Air command, and the Grace UX found on the most perfect productivity phablet will also make their way here as well. Secure Folder, as you may remember, graced us first on the Galaxy Note 7 before the smartphone’s final recall. As for the S Pen, Samsung has given it an S Pen clip, presumably to allow users to clip it onto the side of the device for safe keeping. Of course, we’d like to see Samsung create a placement slot for it in future models.

Samsung is set to announce the Galaxy Tab S3 on February 26th.

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Watchface Friday: Here are eight of this week’s best watchfaces

Welcome back to another issue of Watchface Friday! Every Friday, we highlighting a selection of our favorite watchfaces for the Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier. All of the offerings are available to download through the Galaxy Apps Store, so you can rest assured that you won’t have to search all over the Internet to find something we’ve listed.