Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy S20 devices meet universal accessibility standards

Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S20 smartphones have received the accessibility certification from Spain-based NGO Fundación ONCE (the ONCE Foundation). The Amovil seal is offered by Fundación ONCE in collaboration with universal accessibility consultancy ILUNION Tecnología y Accesibilidad to commercially available smartphones that meet universal accessibility standards.

The South Korean tech giant is the first smartphone brand to receive the ONCE Foundation’s seal of accessibility. This means that the Galaxy Note 10 Lite, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and the Galaxy S20 Ultra meet universal accessibility standards. These Samsung smartphones are easier to use for people who have disabilities.

Samsung says that these certifications are a result of its close collaboration with the ONCE Foundation. The Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S20 smartphones offer accessibility features for people with moderate and severe manipulation difficulties, difficulty seeing colors, speech difficulties, zero and partial hearing, and zero and partial vision. They also include comprehensive accessibility menu to find the features that users are looking for.

Two months ago, the company released three Bixby Vision-powered accessibility features: Color Detector, Quick Reader, and Scene Describer. These features help users with disabilities to easily access features through minimal interaction with the smartphone and navigate in the real world.

Alfonso Fernández, Head of Marketing, Corporate Communication, and Institutional Relations at Samsung Electronics Iberia, said, “We are very proud to be the first to receive the ONCE Foundation seal of accessibility, which is another sign of our efforts to make all our products accessible to as many people as possible.”

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Galaxy M51 receives FCC certification, reveals 25W fast charging

Our exclusive report had revealed three months ago that Samsung is working on the Galaxy M51 with 128GB internal storage. Last month, we also exclusively revealed the upcoming mid-range smartphone’s camera specifications. Now, the phone has passed through the FCC certification process, revealing more bits and pieces of information that was not known earlier.

The Galaxy M51’s (SM-M515F) FCC certification documents reveal that it will support 25W fast charging, similar to the recently launched Galaxy M31s. The phone will also feature LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth with LE, NFC, and a 3.86V battery. A 25W fast charger and wired earphones will also be bundled with the phone. The phone’s Settings menu screenshot also appears in the certification documents, revealing a dual-SIM card slot.

The phone recently received certifications from Bluetooth SIG and Wi-Fi Alliance. Previous reports have claimed that the Galaxy M51 will feature CSOT’s 6.5-inch OLED screen, a Snapdragon 730 processor, 8GB RAM, and 128GB internal storage. The phone will most probably be launched in September running Android 10-based One UI 2.x.

The Galaxy M51 will feature a quad-camera setup with a 64MP primary sensor and a 12MP ultrawide camera. The other two sensors could for depth sensing and macro shots. The upcoming phone could be powered by a 7,000mAh battery.

Thanks for the tip, Abhishek Yadav!

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Samsung could rank 4th in network equipment market in 2020

Ever since western markets started distancing themselves from Huawei, the world’s largest network equipment brand, Samsung has begun focusing on its network business globally. Now, the South Korean firm has a chance to prove its telecommunication technologies, and it could rank fourth in the network equipment market in 2020.

According to a new report from market tracker TrendForce, Samsung is estimated to an 8.5 percent share of the network equipment market this year, which is up from 6.5 percent in 2019. After the successful deployments of 5G networks for KT, LG Uplus, and SKT in South Korea, the company has seen a surge in its networks business. The company has also bagged orders from American brands like AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon, and Canadian operator TELUS.

Despite the improvement in its market share, Samsung will still rank fourth in the global market, which is dominated by Chinese and European players. Huawei is expected to overtake Ericsson as the top vendor in the global mobile base station equipment market with a 25.8 percent share. Ericsson and Nokia will reportedly be able to capture 26.5 percent and 22 percent share of the market, respectively.

It is being expected that the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in people’s lifestyles will help the 5G market grow further. Samsung has already been expanding its presence in the 5G network equipment market and improving its technologies. It recently started offering 5G virtualized RANs to operators for improved cost-effectiveness and easier network load management. The company has also developed a way to use AI and drones to maintain 5G towers.

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Samsung bags chip manufacturing orders from Cisco and Google

Samsung has been trying to defeat TSMC and become the top player in the foundry business. However, it has always been one step behind the Taiwanese firm. However, it now appears that the South Korean chip giant might have a chance to better compete with TSMC as it has reportedly bagged chip orders from Cisco and Google.

According to a new report from South Korean tech publication ETNews, Samsung received a contract earlier this year to design and manufacture a chip that will be used in Cisco’s next-generation telecommunication network. An industry insider reportedly mentioned that the South Korean firm is currently working on the development of the chip’s design. The company is also said to have bagged orders from Google for designing and manufacturing a semiconductor chip that will be used in a sensor that can measure body movements.

Samsung will design and manufacture chips for Cisco, Google

Usually, foundries only manufacture chips that have already been designed. However, Samsung is taking a different approach for the time being and offering to develop features its customers need and provide customized technologies. So, the company will handle entire processes from design to mass production of chips for Cisco and Google. The company’s ultimate goal is to become the largest foundry in the world and, to achieve that, it is taking a slightly different route compared to other foundries.

The exact worth of chip orders from Cisco and Google isn’t known yet. However, since Cisco is the world’s largest network equipment manufacturer that makes over $50 billion worth of sales every year, the order could be pretty big. Even Google is looking to strengthen its AR, AI-powered smart speaker, and smartphone businesses. It was also reported in the past that Samsung is designing custom SoCs for Google.

A significant part of Samsung’s revenue for Q2 2020 came from its foundry and semiconductor divisions, and its chip business has seen an upwards trend. It is the only brand in the world apart from TSMC that has developed 7nm or lower chip manufacturing technologies. It has already received chip orders for Facebook’s AR chips, Nvidia’s Ampere GPUs, Tesla’s autonomous vehicles, and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 875G and Snapdragon 735G SoCs.

Currently, TSMC holds a 51.5% share of the contract manufacturing market, while Samsung has an 18.8% share of the market. The South Korean firm recently started the mass production of 5nm chips, but it has reportedly faced issues related to lower yield. However, the company has flat out denied those reports and said that the manufacturing plan is being successfully executed.

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If the Galaxy Watch 3 is excessive, keep the rumored Galaxy Fit 2 in mind

Samsung will reveal the Galaxy Watch 3 at Galaxy Unpacked 2020, that much is certain judging by all of the company’s official teasers. In fact, quite a few Galaxy devices will be unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked in a couple of days, but one device that remains largely a mystery is the apparent sequel to the Galaxy Fit. It’s been pushed to the side by all the other major leaks and it might not make the stage at Galaxy Unpacked 2020, but nevertheless, there’s plenty of evidence to suggest that Samsung is brewing up a new fitness tracker for a 2020 release.

As some of you might recall, the so-called SM-R220 has been approved by various regulatory agencies over the past few weeks, including South Korea’s NRRA, the FCC, and Bluetooth SIG. This doesn’t always guarantee an imminent launch, but it’s worth noting that the original Galaxy Fit was released a little over a year ago and, as of this writing, the product is no longer available for purchase from Samsung USA (screenshot below).

The fact that there hasn’t been any buzz lately around the tentatively-named Galaxy Fit 2 suggests that the wearable might not be planned for a reveal at Galaxy Unpacked 2020. However, given that the original Galaxy Fit is no longer on sale and considering the regulatory approvals amassed by the SM-R220, Samsung might be aiming to release this unannounced product by the end of the year or maybe even around the holiday shopping season.

With that in mind, if you’re looking to buy a new wearable with fitness capabilities from Samsung in the coming months, the Galaxy Watch 3 might not be your only, or even the best option if you’re mainly interested in fitness tracking and/or you don’t feel like spending too much money on a smartwatch.

Then again, there’s little known about the so-called Galaxy Fit 2 and there’s always a chance that Samsung will change its mind on a product before it has a proper chance on the market. So perhaps you shouldn’t set any plans in stone based on these recent events. You probably can’t go wrong with the Galaxy Watch 3 if you can’t wait until more details on the Galaxy Fit 2 emerge; but if you’re not in a rush, keep your eyes peeled and you might be able to buy a brand-new Samsung fitness tracker by the end of the year.

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Samsung might pull the the plug on Galaxy S10/Note 10 to stay profitable

Samsung, like many other companies, is having a tough year, and the Korean tech giant might be thinking of drastic changes to maintain profitability in the mobile business. Despite Galaxy S20 sales disappointing, partly for reasons outside of Samsung’s control, the company revealed at its Q2 earnings call that smartphone sales should start gradually improving thanks to further cost optimizations and a reduction in marketing spendings.

However, Samsung might be considering more drastic solutions to maintain profitability, and it’s apparently weighing the pros and cons of stopping the sale of the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 series’ earlier than expected.

According to a recent tweet by @MauriQHD, there was a big debate inside Samsung not too long ago in regards to the near future of the Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note 10, the original Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip, the company’s tablet lineup and more. The source claims that some of the points debated by Samsung were crazy, and that it shouldn’t come as a surprise if Samsung will soon decide to stop selling the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 series altogether.

The Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 series could become victims of the COVID era

This seemingly counter-intuitive strategy would presumably allow Samsung to cut costs and offset those lost sales by focusing aggressively on promoting its upcoming products like the Galaxy Note 20, the Galaxy Z Fold 2, the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, the Galaxy Tab S7 series and so on. We’ve already seen a big push from Samsung ahead of Galaxy Unpacked 2020, with multiple devices – including wearables – having been scheduled for an official unveiling on the same day.

This all remains speculative for now, so take the information with a proverbial pinch of salt. Besides, it’s unclear whether these extreme measures – if implemented – would be temporary and affect only the 2019 flagships, or if they are of a more permanent nature and we should expect the Galaxy Note 20 series to be pulled from sale soon after its sequel goes live next year. Either way, if Samsung is feeling the pressure of the current economic landscape, the company may be facing tough decisions in its quest to maintain profitability.

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Here are some photos of Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Tab S7 retail boxes

Almost everything about the Galaxy Tab S7 series, the Galaxy Watch 3, and other upcoming devices got leaked over the past couple of weeks. Press renders have given us a deep insight into the exterior design and the software / S Pen experience of the tablet, while early Google Play listings confirmed our suspicions regarding the internal hardware. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Watch 3 got its own fair share of leaked renders, leaving nothing to the imagination.

Chances for a ‘breaking leak’ about these upcoming devices to exist at this time are virtually non-existent, so how about one final (presumably) leak to seal the deal? It’s nothing that will make you reconsider your thoughts on the Galaxy Tab S7 or the Galaxy Watch 3; we’ve just established that you should manage your expectations moving forward.

But if you ever felt like you must know how the retail boxes for the Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G and the Galaxy Watch 3 look like before deciding whether or not you’ll be buying the tablet or the smartwatch, here are a few photos, courtesy of @kriszlosthopes via @MaxWinebach, Android Authority, and @Slashleaks.

The Galaxy Watch 3 is getting readied for retail at Best Buy

If you’re not surprised by anything shown in these photos, that’s okay, we weren’t either. And if there is anything left unknown about the Galaxy Tab S7 series, the Galaxy Watch 3, and other upcoming Galaxy products, we’re bound to find out at Galaxy Unpacked on August 5; if not earlier through unofficial channels…

It’s worth noting, however, that the first three photos of the Galaxy Watch 3 were apparently captured at Best Buy, so expect the US retailer to have the smartwatch on sale as soon as Samsung gives the green light.

Look forward to our reviews and coverage, and don’t forget to tune in to Galaxy Unpacked 2020. It’s going to be Samsung’s first major virtual event of its kind so you might not want to miss it.

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