Galaxy Z Flip’s international variant starts getting July 2021 security update

Samsung has already released the July 2021 security update to various smartphones and tablets. Last week, the company rolled out the latest security patch to the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, and yesterday, the update was released to the Galaxy Z Flip’s Sprint variant. Now, Samsung has started rolling out the update to the international version of the Galaxy Z Flip.

The South Korean firm has released a new software update with the July 2021 security patch to the Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700F) in various European countries. The latest update, which has firmware version F700FXXU6DUF4, has been released in Austria, Baltic countries, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Nordic countries, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, and Ukraine.

As per Samsung’s documentation, the new update fixes close to 20 privacy and security vulnerabilities. The update could also include device stability improvements and a fix for the Android Auto issue that some people were facing.

If you are a Galaxy Z Flip user in any of the countries mentioned above, you might receive the update today. If you don’t receive it by tonight, you can manually check for the update by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install. You can also download the latest firmware file from our firmware database and flash it manually.

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Xiaomi’s next foldable phone is shaping up to be a Galaxy Z Flip clone

With Samsung taking the lead in the foldable segment early on, the few companies that have attempted to rival the Korean tech giant ended up copying it. The clone wars began earlier this year after both Huawei and Xiaomi took the veil off what can be described as “Galaxy Z Fold 2 clones,” but in more recent news, Xiaomi is seemingly looking at Samsung’s flip phone formula with greater interest than ever before.

New evidence shows that Xiaomi is considering building a foldable clamshell smartphone that looks very similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip. According to sketches found at WIPO by 91mobiles, the mysterious foldable Xiaomi phone has two-rear facing cameras and a very small cover display.

It’s a familiar sight, to say the least. But it’s worth reminding that sketches found at WIPO don’t guarantee an actual market release. Rather, these documents were filed with WIPO as a way for Xiaomi to protect its intellectual property, which is interesting given that the sketches depict a barely-modified Galaxy Z Flip.

Samsung has set the trend. Others must now follow

The Galaxy Z Flip is not the only smartphone on the market to feature a foldable display in a clamshell form factor, but it is arguably the only relevant one, with Motorola’s attempt at revitalizing the RAZR lineup using foldable display technology falling flat even after the launch of the Gen. 2 model.

In contrast, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip is very successful, and the company is now working on a direct sequel that’s expected to go on sale as the Galaxy Z Flip 3. In fact, Samsung’s display arm feels confident enough in its foldable screen manufacturing abilities that it’s reportedly supplying foldable panels to other OEMs, including Google, Vivo, and indeed Xiaomi.

With that in mind, if Xiaomi is working on a clamshell foldable as indicated by these WIPO documents, the phone might not only use the same display technology as the Galaxy Z Flip / Z Flip 3, but it will probably look similar too.

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Samsung is giving away $5 Twitch cards and this is how you get one

Mobile gaming enthusiasts, fans of League of Legends: Wild Rift, and Twitch viewers alike are in for a treat, as Samsung has announced the Summer of Galaxy Masterclass event with special prizes in tow. The tech giant has teamed up with gaming influencer Luxx who will be playing and livestreaming League of Legends: Wild Rift later this week during an exclusive gaming session at Samsung’s Mobile Heroes Twitch Lounge.

Luxx will be offering tips and tricks to viewers who may be looking to perfect their skills at playing Riot’s popular mobile game, and of course, Twitch viewers will have an opportunity to win special treats offered by Samsung throughout the livestream.

Galaxy smartphone and tablet owners get $5 Twitch gift cards

As part of the event, Samsung is giving away complementary $5 Twitch gift cards to viewers who happen to own a Galaxy smartphone or tablet. Eligible customers can visit the Summer of Galaxy website to redeem their gifts.

As a reminder, the month-long Summer of Galaxy program began last month and it’s scheduled to end on July 19. Customers can redeem other goodies — such as a $5 Uber Eats voucher–  through the same program.

The Summer of Galaxy Masterclass event will be hosted on Twitch by influencer Luxx on July 15 from 7-9 PM Eastern Time (ET), though the $5 Twitch gift card can already be redeemed at Summer of Galaxy. Mark your calendars for July 15 if you want to have a chance at winning additional prizes during the livestream.

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Galaxy Z Fold 3 S Pen Pro compatibility has been confirmed by the FCC

Samsung has abandoned the Galaxy Note series for the time being, but the S Pen accessory is here to stay, and the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 3 will support it. This much was made clear by all the previous leaks and reports, but there’s even more evidence to support this theory now.

The unreleased S Pen Pro was recently approved by the FCC with model number EJ-P5450 in tow. This accessory was originally announced in January 2021 alongside the regular S Pen for the Galaxy S21 Ultra, but it was never brought to the market, with Samsung teasing a release later this year.

The S Pen Pro is now finally being prepared for prime time, judging by its presence at the FCC. And according to the official label that was attached to the FCC files (seen below), the S Pen Pro will be compatible with the Galaxy Note 10 Lite (and presumably the standard Note 10 / Note 10+, even though they are not mentioned), the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, the Galaxy Note 20 duo, the Galaxy Tab S7 series, the Galaxy Tab S6, and of course, the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G.

S Pen Pro has Bluetooth LE and supports Air Actions

The upcoming S Pen Pro has Bluetooth LE connectivity, which of course means that it supports Air Actions, unlike the standard S Pen model that got released earlier this year. The Pro model is also larger and contains an internal battery.

It’s still unclear how the S Pen Pro will be offered alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and whether it will be included in the retail package or sold separately as an optional accessory. It’s probably going to be the latter, given the S Pen Pro’s compatibility with a variety of other Galaxy devices.

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is expected to hit the stage at Unpacked in August, though Samsung has yet to confirm an exact date. The foldable device could become available for purchase in late August or in September.

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Samsung Internet 15.0 beta is out now with these great new features

The beta version of Samsung Internet enables the company to test new features before they’re released to everyone The great thing about Samsung Internet beta is that anyone can download it. So if you feel like it, you can test new features before they become mainstream.

Today, Samsung Internet 15.0 beta has been rolled out. As you’d expect, Samsung has included new features that some of you may really want to try out. The latest beta version is now available for download.

Latest beta version brings new features

Samsung has been improving the security and privacy features of its web browser a lot recently. This has been a core area of focus for the company. Samsung Internet 15.0 beta introduces a new feature that protects you against fingerprinting. This practice tracks network use to correlate information about users.

With its enhanced anti-tracking technology, the latest Samsung Internet beta ensures you remain protected against this. Users now have more control over the data that the browser stores on their devices.

Not only can they delete the saved data, but they can also see exactly what’s being deleted. They can then choose whether they’d like to retain cached images and files or autofill forms. It’s great to see Samsung bring such granular controls that largely exist on desktop browsers to its mobile browser.

To improve user experience, the latest beta temporarily stores previous web pages so that users can revisit them without having to reload them. This reduces data usage as users browser through different webpages.

Secret mode has been improved as well. Once it’s enabled, the browser will remain in Secret mode even if the app is closed and relaunched. This eliminates additional steps for users when they want to activate the mode later on.

Lastly, Samsung Internet 15.0 beta brings an intuitive new search widget. Just place it on the home screen and use it to quickly search for information online either by typing or using voice input.

Samsung Internet 15.0 beta is now available for download from the Galaxy Store and the Google Play Store or you can just grab it from our APK page.

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Samsung and Tesla sign a half a billion dollars deal for Cybertruck cameras

Future Tesla Cybertruck owners will reportedly have their rearview ‘mirrors’ powered by Samsung Electro-Mechanics. The latter company has apparently struck a deal with Tesla worth $436 million, and as a result, Samsung will reportedly supply the biggest EV manufacturer in the USA with its camera modules.

The reports originates from a couple of South Korean publications and claim that Samsung’s camera modules will be used by Tesla’s latest electric vehicle that was unveiled in November 2019, i.e., the Cybertruck. The prototype vehicle showcased on stage wasn’t equipped with conventional rearview mirrors, but instead, it used an array of cameras connected to the dashboard’s displays. The production model shouldn’t be all that different from the original prototype, and these reports further confirm that the Cybertruck will have a mirrorless design.

Samsung-Tesla tie-ins go back half a decade

Samsung and Tesla forming partnerships around EV technologies isn’t something new. The Korean tech giant has supplied Tesla with other EV-related technologies before, including batteries, and reports indicate that the new PixCell LED headlamp developed by Samsung will also be used by Tesla for its future EVs.

The AWD (all-wheel drive) Tesla Cybertruck model was originally planned to enter production later this year, with the the RWD (rear-wheel drive) model being slated for release in late 2022. There were rumors of a possible delay but it remains uncertain. Regardless of when the Cybertruck might go on sale, it will apparently leverage Samsung technologies for intelligent features.

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Samsung is fighting document forgery with blockchain technology

Samsung SDS is expanding into cloud-based Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) areas with the release of a new service called ‘Paperless.’ The company revealed that its latest service improves reliability and transparency through off-chain technology. It safely manages documents that are prone to forgery, including consent forms, certificates, and contracts. The service can even be applied in areas that require proof documents, like voting, and Samsung is already using Paperless for company-wide management.

Paperless works by encrypting and storing large volumes of documents at a separate server and recording only the hash value on the blockchain. All data history — from creation to revision and disposal of documents — is recorded on the blockchain in real-time. Because of this, Paperless is not only secure but can also address the slowdown of blockchain transactions caused by massive data volumes.

Samsung SDS clients can use Paperless and the standard API without having to set up additional systems. The company already uses Paperless for managing and securing salary contracts for its own employees, as well as for company-wide voting.

Samsung wants to ‘deliver new values’ for its clients, which is why the company plans to expand upon Paperless and provide an even wider range of cloud-based blockchain services such as cloud-based payments and identity authentication.

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