Samsung Display is making the screen for the Huawei P30 Pro

It seems Huawei and Samsung have let bygones be bygones as the Chinese telecom giant has contracted Samsung Display to manufacture the AMOLED screen for the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro, it has been revealed. It’s replacing BOE and LG, who manufactured the OLED for the Mate 20 Pro.

While the reason behind the switch is unclear, some believe the Samsung’s established production line, as well as the impeccable quality of its AMOLED screens, were responsible for it winning the sole contract — it can meet Huawei’s requirements without having to bring in another manufacturer.

That’s appealing, notes Huawei Hub, as it means it can focus its efforts on meeting with one manufacturer, both minimizing the risk of leaks and ensuring that everything that flies off the production line meets its high standards. In short, a sole manufacturer simplifies the entire process.

Apple is also believed to have struck a deal with Samsung Display

It emerged in December that Apple would use a new Samsung-made AMOLED for the 2019 iPhone. It’s said to have tasked Samsung with the contract because it’s one of the few suppliers who have the technology required to integrate the touch aspect into the screen, which allows for a thinner device.

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The Galaxy S10’s smoothness is unmatched by any previous Galaxy flagship

The Galaxy S10 is the smoothest yet of any Galaxy flagship as far as the general user interface is concerned. I’ve always been extra critical of Samsung’s inadequacy at optimizing its software compared to others here at SamMobile, but I’ve found fewer reasons to complain in the last couple of years. The Galaxy Note 9 was the most impressive of all Galaxy flagships in terms of everyday performance for me, until I switched to the Galaxy S10+.

As I mentioned in our Galaxy S10+ review, the device feels smoother than any previous Galaxy. Maybe it’s the newer Exynos chipset, maybe it’s Android Pie, maybe Samsung decided to optimize things for the tenth-anniversary Galaxy S lineup, maybe it’s the 8GB of RAM, or maybe it’s a combination of all or some of those factors, but I can’t get enough of how quick and smooth the Galaxy S10+ runs. In fact, the extra RAM might have something to do with it, as the Galaxy S10e (with 6GB of RAM) feels closer to the Galaxy Note 9 in terms of day-to-day usage than the Galaxy S10+.

I can already imagine some of the incoming comments from our readers, asking me how it’s possible that I have had noticed performance issues on Samsung’s flagship phones while they haven’t. Frankly, I think I’m just a tad too impatient and get irritated easily when I try to do things too quick and a phone can’t keep up. But the Galaxy S10+ keeps up with every demand of mine without breaking a sweat. Again, the general user interface is where I’ve noticed the difference, and I can only hope it won’t be affected when Android Q comes along or as my S10+ starts filling up with more data in the coming months.

Do you think your Galaxy S10 feels quicker and smoother than your last Galaxy flagship?

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Samsung’s latest Notebook 9 laptops go on sale in the US on March 17

Though Samsung exited the PC market in many regions, it continues to launch a handful of Chrome OS and Windows laptops every year in select markets around the world. At this year’s CES, the company once again refreshed its Notebook 9 laptop lineup by announcing the Notebook 9 Pen (2019) and Notebook 9 Pro (2019) models. They are now set to go on sale in the US on March 17, the company said in a press release.

Both the Notebook 9 Pen and Pro are premium Windows 2-in-1 convertible laptops with a 360-degree hinge. Design-wise, they are slim and light laptops, made out of metal with diamond-cut edges and small display bezels. These are high-end laptops with Intel 8th Gen Core i7 CPUs, up to 16 GB of RAM, NVMe storage, Thunderbolt 3 ports, AKG-tuned speakers, and more. Samsung is promising up to 15 hours of battery on both these devices.

Samsung Notebook 9 Pen is the more expensive model

Samsung Notebook 9 Pen, the more expensive model of the two, will be available in 13.3 and 15-inch display sizes. It comes with an S Pen in the box and has a slot in the laptop to store it. The Notebook 9 Pro, on the other hand, sports a 13.3-inch display and trades the S Pen for an Active Pen that supports up to 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity.

The Notebook 9 Pro will be available for purchase on Best Buy and Samsung.com at a starting price of $1,099. The Notebook 9 Pen starts at $1,399 and will be available on Amazon and Samsung websites. Customers purchasing the Notebook 9 Pen on Samsung’s online portal between March 17 to 31 will get a $100 eCertificate from the company that can be to buy PCs or PC accessories.

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No, the Galaxy Fold isn’t overpriced — in fact, it’s quite the opposite

Set to be priced at $1980 when it goes on sale in the United States on April 26, the Galaxy Fold is far from cheap. But it isn’t overpriced. Hear me out…

The Galaxy Fold can be unfurled from its sedentary form as a smartphone to morph into a 7.3-inch tablet, making it an all-too-appealing two-in-one solution; customers receive both a smartphone and a tablet, bundled into one device — the first of its kind — eliminating the need to transport two.

Basic Math: $1500 + $500 = $2000

Now let’s talk reasoning. The top-of-the-line Galaxy S10+ will set customers back around $1500, while a brand new Galaxy Tab S5e costs somewhere in the region of $500. Combine those two figures and you’ll come out with $2000 — that’s $20 more than the Galaxy Fold will cost when it launches.

Related: Galaxy S10+ Review

That’s the first crucial detail in my argument that the Galaxy Fold isn’t overpriced, and that’s because you’re buying two devices that just so happen to be merged into one. Sure, it isn’t going to appeal to everyone, but it will to those who are in the market for both a high-end smartphone and tablet.

It’s been in development since 2016

If that hasn’t convinced you, R&D might. You see, launching a new product that’s like no other requires an awful lot of time and funding. Samsung hinted that it’s been working on the foldable screen since 2016 and has sunk tens, if not hundreds, of millions of dollars into its development.

It has to make that investment back somehow, so — as Apple did with the iPhone X — it’s likely added a small surcharge to the handset, bumping the original price up to the $1980 mark. And if we consider that to be the case, the Galaxy Fold is somewhat good value for money.

How, you ask? Because you’re getting state-of-the-art tech, a smartphone and a tablet — all wrapped up into a single handset that will set you back less than you’d pay if you were to pick them up separately. And when you take that standpoint, $1980 isn’t too outrageous; it’s actually quite fair.

But it’s not all rainbows and unicorns

There’s one downside to the Galaxy Fold, though. Seeing as it adopts a form factor that’s never been trialled before, there’s bound to be an issue or two — and that’s something that the first wave of adopters will take the brunt of. So in that sense, it’s more of an experiment for Samsung.

But foldable devices is the direction the industry is headed in, and as was the case with Apple and the iPhone X before launching the iPhone XR, the earliest adopters will have to pay the most to get their hands on the tech. But unlike Apple, what Samsung’s asking makes a lot of sense.

I mean, two top-spec devices, rolled into one, for less than you’d pay to pick them up individually?

Count me in.

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Samsung installs the first Onyx LED cinema screen in Spain

Samsung has installed its Onyx LED cinema screen at the Odeon Sambil in Leganés, Madrid. It is the first Onyx LED cinema screen in Spain. The Odeon Sambil was also the first 4K cinema in Spain to incorporate Dolby Atmos and Christie Vive Audio system in theaters.

Onyx LED cinema screens were first unveiled in South Korea in July last year. These next-gen cinema screens has since made their way into a number of markets around the world, including the US, Germany, India, Switzerland, and many more. In December last year, Samsung installed the world’s largest Onyx LED cinema screen in China.

Provides an immersive experience in theaters

Onyx LED cinema screens replace the traditional projector-system cinema screens in theaters. They bring 4K image quality, HDR capabilities, and an unprecedented brightness and contrast to the big screen, offering an immersive viewing experience to the audience. In addition, the Onyx screens are 3D-ready. They also offer the versatility that cinemas demand today, such as live concerts, e-Sports tournaments, or commercial presentations.

The Onyx screen installed at the Odeon Sambil in Leganés has dimensions of 10.2 meters x 5.4 meters. It has a maximum brightness level of 146fL or 500 nits. This new theater will be open to the public on March 22. The ticket prices will remain the same initially, but will be hiked later on, said Luis Millan, founder and CEO of Odeon Sambil.

 

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Episode 1 of SamMobile TV is now live — here’s when the next one airs

Episode 1 of SamMobile TV has now drawn to a close and we’d like to thank each and every one of our fantastic readers who tuned in, asked questions and participated in the discussion, as we battled through the latest Samsung news, with a key focus on Android Q, the Galaxy Fold and the Galaxy S10.

If you weren’t able to make it, we have some good news: we’ve archived the first episode on our YouTube channel (embedded below). If you’d rather listen to it without the visual queues, the audio-only podcast will be coming out over the weekend, so check back for where to listen to that.

Episode 2 will air on March 29 at 13:00 CET. That’s 13:00 GMT and 18:30 IST, and between now and then we’ll be dedicating all our resources to making sure the stream airs in a much higher quality, as Episode 1 left quite a lot to be desired on the clarity front, even though YouTube says it’s Full HD.

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Samsung on track for Galaxy Fold’s commercial release in late April

Samsung took years to make its first foldable phone and to make it public, but when it did unveil the Galaxy Fold at the Unpacked event in February, it also chose to reveal a price and release date while other manufacturers simply decided to show off prototypes at MWC a week later to steal Samsung’s thunder. And it looks like the company is right on schedule for the April 26th release date, as we have been able to get the first Galaxy Fold firmware thanks to one of our tipsters.

Despite the commercial release being just over a month away, Samsung has been quite protective of the Galaxy Fold. Media and journalists haven’t been allowed hands-on time with the device yet, and it probably has been making some people wonder if Samsung will actually be able to meet the late April release date. We’re certainly hoping it does as we can’t wait to get our hands on one, although availability of the Galaxy Fold will be very limited. It will be available in the US and South Korean first, followed by some European countries in early May.

Thanks to the Galaxy Fold firmware, we were able to grab hold of the wallpapers that will come preloaded on the foldable device. You can download those wallpapers here.

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