Galaxy S10, Note 20, S20 FE and more get January 2021 security update

The January 2021 security patch has been released for a number of Samsung’s Galaxy phones this week. It started with the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S20 lineups, and now, the Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy S20 FE, and Galaxy Note 10 Lite are also being updated with the latest security fixes.

For those wondering, the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 Lite are not being updated to Android 11 with the new firmware, though we can expect that to change soon considering the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ and the Galaxy S10 Lite have received the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update in some markets.

For Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, and Galaxy S20 FE owners, this should be the second update based on Android 11 in some markets and the first in others. However, those who fall in the former camp shouldn’t expect to see any bug fixes or general improvements, as the January update comes bundled with only security enhancements. The same applies to the new firmware that is rolling out for the Galaxy S10 series and the Galaxy Note 10 Lite.

If you own any of these devices, you can check if the January update is available by opening the phone’s Settings app, navigating to Software update, and selecting Download and install. Alternatively, you can download the latest firmware for your phone and country/carrier from our archives in case you wish to skip the wait for the over-the-air release. As usual, the new updates won’t immediately be available in all countries but will gradually expand over the coming days.

Galaxy S10e

• Model: SM-G970U1
• Dimensions: Bar: 142.2 x 69.9 x 7.9 mm
  
• Display: 5.8 inch / 147.32 mm Dynamic AMOLED Display
• CPU: Snapdragon 855
• Camera: 12MP

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Galaxy Note 10 Lite

• Model: SM-N770F
• Dimensions: Bar: 163.7 x 76.1 x 8.7 mm
  
• Display: 6.7 inch / 170.18 mm Super AMOLED Plus
• CPU: Exynos 9810
• Camera: 12MP

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Galaxy S20 FE

• Model: SM-G780F
• Dimensions: Bar: 159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm
  
• Display: 6.5 inch / 165.1 mm Super AMOLED Display
• CPU: Exynos 990
• Camera: 12MP

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Galaxy Note 20 5G

• Model: SM-N981U1
• Dimensions: Bar: 161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm
  
• Display: 6.7 inch / 170.18 mm Super AMOLED Plus
• CPU: Snapdragon 865+
• Camera: 12MP

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Samsung hasn’t increased charging speeds on the Galaxy A52

Samsung is working on multiple new Galaxy A-series smartphones, including the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A72. The Galaxy A52 will be launched in both 4G and 5G variants, and Snapdragon processors will power both variants. The phone’s 5G variant seems to be sticking with the same old battery charging speed as that of its predecessor.

The Galaxy A52 5G recently received the necessary 3C certification in China, revealing its model number and charging speeds. Going by the details available in the 3C database, the Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260) will feature 15W fast charging, similar to the Galaxy A51 and the Galaxy A51 5G. The phone might ship with the EP-TA200 charger with 9V/1.67A or 5V/2A charging support. After looking at 25W fast charging on phones like the Galaxy M51, we had hoped that Samsung would bring similar charging speeds to the Galaxy A series in 2021.

Going by previous leaks and reports, the Galaxy A52 4G will come equipped with the Snapdragon 720G chipset and the Galaxy A52 5G will use the Snapdragon 750G processor. The phone could sport a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with Full HD+ resolution, in-display fingerprint reader, Android 11, and up to 8GB RAM. It is expected to feature a quad-camera setup at the rear, featuring a 64MP wide-angle camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, a 5MP macro camera, and a 5MP depth sensor.

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Galaxy S21 teaser hints at superzoom, 3D camera – or both

The Galaxy S21 series will be yet another generation of Samsung’s Android flagships largely focused on camera excellence. That would be the main takeaway from the company’s latest promo teasing the smartphone lineup’s mid-January launch. The video that you can see below also seems to hint at either superzoom capabilities, 3D imagery, or both.

As things stand right now, we’re inclined to believe a 3D camera sensor won’t be part of any Galaxy S21 model. After all, that’s what recent reports have been suggesting.

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Could Samsung return to 3D imagery with the Galaxy Note 21?

The new teaser, published earlier today, is also yet another reminder that you can’t name a better duo than the Galaxy S family and aquatic advertising.

As for its mobile camera implications, this early ad is in line with what we already know about the Galaxy S21 series and its likely specs sheet. We’re once again expecting the Ultra model to outperform the other two by a significant margin. The Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ are rumored to sport a pair of 12-megapixel sensors sitting behind a wide-angle and ultra-wide lens. Likewise, all three are expected to feature a 64-megapixel telephoto camera.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy S21 Ultra will reportedly utilize a 108-megapixel camera as its primary shooter and two 10-megapixel telephoto cameras offering 3X and either 5X or 10X optical zoom (so, fixed focal length). It’s also expected to feature another 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, a laser autofocusing system, and Dual Pixel autofocus support.

Galaxy S21

• Model: SM-G991B
• Dimensions: Bar: 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm
  
• Display: 6.2 inch / 157.48 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
• CPU: Exynos 2100
• Camera: 12MP

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Galaxy S21 Ultra

• Model: SM-G998B
• Dimensions: Bar: 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm
  
• Display: 6.8 inch / 172.72 mm Dynamic AMOLED 2X
• CPU: Exynos 2100
• Camera: 12MP

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Korean students can get discounts on various Samsung products via Galaxy Campus Store

Samsung is offering great discounts on various products to students in South Korea via its ‘Galaxy Campus Store’ program. The company has announced that it started an online-only shopping store exclusively for students in its home country yesterday.

The Galaxy Campus Store is an online store that only sells IT products such as laptops, mobile accessories, printers, smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Samsung is currently offering a 10-20% discount on 56 products, including the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Watch Active 2, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Book Flex 2, and the Galaxy Book Ion 2. More products will come to the Galaxy Campus Store in the future.

Students in South Korea enrolled in universities and graduate schools are eligible to make purchases from the Galaxy Campus Store. They can sign up using their college or university IDs, and people aged over 29 can submit supporting documents. Moreover, students can only buy a particular product once a year. They can also refer friends and earn points to buy other products or to get additional discounts.

A Samsung Electronics official said, “As the number of students who enjoy learning and self-development, as well as cultural life, on mobile is increasing, we planned the Galaxy Campus Store where they can purchase various Galaxy products more conveniently. Through the program, we plan to become more friendly to college students and enhance customized benefits.“

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Samsung’s 8K TVs will offer compatibility with advanced multi-channel audio

Samsung had unveiled 8K QLED TVs last year, and the company is expected to expand its lineup in 2021. The South Korean firm is rumored to unveil new 8K TVs at its The First Look and CES 2021 events in the coming days. The company has now announced that its TVs will qualify for updated specs from 8K Association.

The 8K Association has recently updated the requirements for TVs to receive the ‘8KA Certified’ logo. Apart from the existing requirements for resolution, luminance, color, and connectivity standards, 8K TVs are now required to offer compatibility with a broader set of video decoding standards and advanced multi-dimensional surround sound for a truly immersive experience.

Dan Schinasi, Director of Product Planning at Samsung Electronics America, said, “With the 8K Association’s support in promoting standards that include audio-video performance and interface standards, we expect that more homes will choose 8K TVs and more 8K content will be soon available in those homes in the year ahead, offering an exceptional home theater experience.”

The 8K Association includes TV brands, cinemas, studios, panel makers, processor brands, and others. Needless to say, Samsung and Samsung Display are principal members of the board. 8KA is planning to promote the 8K ecosystem’s growth by educating content creators on the benefits of capturing, producing, and distributing 8K content.

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Samsung fully reveals Galaxy M02s specs, pricing, and colors

Samsung had unveiled the Galaxy M02s yesterday as it announced its plans to launch the phone in India. The company has now launched the Galaxy M02s in Nepal, revealing its design, specifications, and pricing. The new smartphone offers a big screen, a large battery, and a Snapdragon processor.

The Galaxy M02s sports a 6.5-inch TFT LCD Infinity-V display with HD+ resolution. It is equipped with the Snapdragon 450 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, and a microSD card slot. At the rear, the phone features a triple-camera setup that uses a 13MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. At the front, the Galaxy M02s has a 5MP selfie shooter with an F2.2 aperture. It will be available in black, blue, and red colors.

Other features of the Galaxy M02s include GPS, 4G LTE, dual-SIM card slot, Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, a USB Type-C port, and a headphone jack. It runs Android 10 with One UI and comes powered by a 5,000mAh battery. The phone supports up to 15W fast charging. The Galaxy M02s is priced at NPR 15,999 (around $137) in Nepal. Samsung will launch the phone in India on January 7, 2021.

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Samsung’s OLED screens for laptops offer superior image quality

Samsung is the leader of the small-sized OLED panel market, but it had refrained from making large-sized OLED panels for devices like laptops and TVs until recently. The South Korean tech giant has now unveiled OLED screens for laptops with the promise of offering superior image quality.

The company published a new video on YouTube, teasing the most important qualities of Samsung OLED screens for laptops. Samsung Display claims that its new screens offer cinematic and ultrapure color, and all the other advantages of OLED screens such as deep blacks (0.0005 nits), high contrast ratio (1,000,000:1), and excellent visibility under direct sunlight.

The company’s OLED screens for laptops also offer 120% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage and 85% HDR coverage. The company is promising to offer excellent bright highlights and details in dark scenes. Samsung is expected to offer more details about its OLED screens for laptops in its The First Look event tomorrow.

Samsung has already unveiled its 2021 laptop lineup, but not of those products use OLED screens. However, the company could launch more laptops later in the year with OLED screens. Samsung Display could also supply these screens to other laptop makers such as ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo.

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