Kamis, 30 September 2021

Huawei employee reveals Huawei's Harmony OS 3 is coming soon

IT Home News reported that a Huawei employee revealed in a social post that Huawei would be unveiling HarmonyOS 3.0 very soon. According to the report, the Chinese phone maker will be holding the Huawei Developer Conference on October 24. At said conference, Huawei will outline the updates coming to HarmonyOS 3.0. Huawei has had to rely less so on Google services and re-invented it's smartphones' operating system (though its still heavily based on Android). HarmonyOS 2.0 launched during last year's Huawei Developer Conference in September of 2020 with the OS arriving to devices on...

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See the iPhone 13 Pro Max go up against the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra in a speed test

Surprisingly enough, the side-by-side timed speed test thing is, well, still a thing. And now that a new top dog iPhone launched, you'd naturally expect that to be pitted against the best Samsung has to offer for 2021. And you'd be right. So here's a speed test comparing the iPhone 13 Pro Max to the Galaxy S21 Ultra. And unlike most such tests, this one doesn't use pesky human hands and fingers, as those could introduce a few milliseconds of difference in the timing of the taps, and we just can't have that for such a level of scientific pursuit. So what do we get? Robot hands! And, in a...

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Counterpoint lowers its forecasted annual smartphone growth for 2021 due to component shortage

A new research report from Counterpoint announces that its forecast for the number of smartphone shipments has been lowered. Previously, the research firm forecasted that (global) annual industry growth is expected to grow by 9% with 1.45 billion units shipped during 2021. The new adjusted forecast calls for just 6% growth, with an estimated total of 1.41 billion unit shipped. Based on the firm's research, "some smartphone OEMs and vendors are reporting they had only received 80% of their requested volumes on key components during Q2 2021, and the situation seems to be getting...

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USB-IF announces new certified Type-C power rating logos for cables and chargers

USB Implementers Forum, the people in charge of deciding how many times you rotate the cable before it plugs in, have announced a new certified logo program based on USB4, USB Type-C, and USB Power Delivery specifications. Cables that now feature the new USB PD 3.1 standard of 60W or 240W will feature the new logo that clearly identify the power rating that the cable is capable of. While the image below shows the 240W logo, a similar logo will also be visible for cables rated for just 60W. Similarly, USB4 cables that support either 20Gbps or 40Gbps speeds will feature a new logo...

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The iQOO 8 Pro Pilot Edition comes bundled with a 55W Flash Car Charger

The iQOO 8 Pro launched in August with BMW M Motorsport branding. Now iQOO is offering a special Pilot Edition bundle with an iQOO 55W Flash Car Charger. The version of the charger sports the M stripe, of course, to match the phone’s branding. Speaking of the phone, this is the top version with 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB storage. It is specifically the white version with the BMW M stripe on the back. Note that there is already a 120W Flash Charger in the box that you can use at home (it does a full charge in 18 minutes). iQOO 8 Pro Pilot Edition with a bundled iQOO 55W Flash Car...

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Samsung Galaxy A02's Android 11 update is rolling out

The Samsung Galaxy A02 announced in January with Android 10 is finally receiving the Android 11 update with One UI 3.1. The update comes with firmware version A022GDXU2BUI3 and new UI and features, including chat bubbles, one-time permissions, and improved stock apps. It also bumps up the Android security patch level on the Galaxy A02 to September 2021. The new build is currently seeding in Russia and should hopefully expand to other regions soon. If you live in Russia and haven't received Android 11 on your Galaxy A02, you can go to the phone's Settings > Software update menu to...

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Oppo plans to launch a tablet next year, work on rollable and fodable phones is still ongoing

Last year Oppo unveiled a concept rollable phone, but that was just a tech showcase – the company had no plans to mass manufacture and sell such devices at that point. It was reportedly more willing to try a foldable phone first, but that hasn’t come yet either (despite a rumor saying that it will launch this June). Oppo has not given up on the changeable form factor phones, however. At a recent event VP Liu Bo hinted that the company is working on both foldable and rollable designs, but mentioned no specific plans to launch either. The company will be entering a new market soon,...

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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max proves its durability in latest test

If you had any doubts that the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a durable phone, go ahead and cast those away. JerryRigEverything's latest video shows the top iPhone being scratched, burned and bend-tested and in keeping with its peers and predecessors, the iPhone 13 Pro Max survived. There were no surprises. If you're familiar with the JerryRig durability test then the iPhone's screen scratched at a level 6 like any other glass display on a current smartphone, the stainless steel frame's glossy coating scratched with a razor, the phone didn't nudge when bend tested. The burn test was...

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Galaxy M22 brings 90Hz refresh rate on a budget in another market

After launching in Germany a couple of weeks back, the Galaxy M22 is now available for purchase across the pond in Brazil. Samsung’s offering the phone with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage in three color options: black, blue, and white.

The Galaxy M22 in Brazil costs R$1,499, or the rough equivalent of $275. The device costs less in other markets, but as usual, prices in Brazil are inflated by higher tax rates.

As to what the Galaxy M22 can offer for R$1,499, well, it features the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset and it’s powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 25W charging. However, prospective buyers should keep in mind that the phone ships with a 15W charger, and they’ll have to buy a 25W charger separately if they wish to maximize the battery’s capabilities.

90Hz display on a budget

The Galaxy M22 is equipped with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display featuring an HD+ resolution and a high refresh rate of 90Hz. Connectivity options include LTE, GPS, Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and a 3.5mm audio port.

Photography enthusiasts have four cameras to work with, including a 48MP main shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and 2MP depth and macro cameras. The device can record 1080p videos at 30fps. Meanwhile, the selfie camera embedded in the Infinity-U display cutout has a resolution of 13MP. The phone ships with Android 11 and takes advantage of Samsung Knox.

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Fairphone TWS bring ANC, IPX4 rating and use recycled materials

Alongside the recently announced Fairphone 4, the Dutch-based company is entering the TWS earphone market with its own offering. Like its phones, Fairphone TWS are made from fair and recycled materials with the earbuds and the charging case encompassing 30% recycled plastics. Fairphone TWS (images: Fairphone) The earphones bring hybrid Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) over Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, HFP and AVRCP profiles. They are IPX4 splash resistant and utilize 10mm drivers with each bud housing two microphones. There are touch controls and in-ear detection too. Each earbud...

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Poco C31 arrives with Helio G35 and 5,000 mAh battery

Poco launched the C3 last October as its most affordable smartphone and sold 2.5 million units in India. Today, Poco followed it up with the C31 - the second member of the C-series. The Poco C31 is powered by the Helio G35 SoC and comes with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage onboard. It also has a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion by up to 512GB. The C31 runs Android 11 out of the box, and Poco takes pride in offering the phone to its customers without any advertisements in the UI. The smartphone's built around a 6.53" 20:9 HD+ screen with TUV Rheinland...

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Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 are the latest phones to get October 2021 Android security patch

Samsung once again became the first company to release a new Android security patch ahead of schedule as it rolled out the October 2021 patch for the Galaxy S21+ and S21 Ultra a few days ago. And now, it's the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 that are getting the latest Android security update. The new build for the Galaxy Z Fold3 comes with firmware version F926NKSU1AUID, and F711NKSU2AUIE for the Galaxy Z Flip3. A detailed changelog of the update is unavailable, but it should bring more to the smartphones than just a new security patch. The update for both smartphones is seeding...

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Galaxy A02 finally gets the Android 11 update

The Galaxy A02 has finally started getting the Android 11 update. The new software is currently rolling out in Russia, but it could reach more markets over the next few weeks. The update also brings the September 2021 security patch that fixes more than 50 privacy and security-related vulnerabilities.

Samsung has released the new software update to the Galaxy A02 with firmware version A022GDXU2BUI3. It brings Android 11 along with One UI 3.1. It includes new features such as one-time permissions, chat bubbles, auto permissions reset, a slightly revamped UI, more lock screen widgets, improved stock apps, and a redesigned Device Care section.

If you are a Galax A02 user in Russia, you might soon receive a notification of the new update. If you don’t want to wait for the update to arrive on its own, you can check for it manually by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping on Download and install. You can also download the entire firmware file from our firmware section and flash it manually.

Samsung had launched the Galaxy A02 earlier this year with Android 10-based One UI 2 on board. The device could get the Android 12 update sometime next year, and it could be the smartphone’s last major Android OS update.

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Galaxy S22+ battery capacity downsize confirmed again

The Galaxy S22 series will no doubt bring a number of upgrades that are expected from every new yearly flagship, but at least one important feature will be sacrificed, at least on the Galaxy S22 and S22+.

The battery capacities on the two models are being downsized by 300 mAh, as revealed in recent weeks. The Galaxy S22 is going to have a 3,700 mAh battery and the Galaxy S22+ will have a 4,500 mAh battery, while the Galaxy S22 Ultra is set to sport the same 5,000 mAh battery as the S21 Ultra.

Earlier this week, we got confirmation that the base Galaxy S22 model will indeed have a smaller battery than its predecessor, and today, similar confirmation has arrived for the Galaxy S22+. The S22+ battery has been certified in Korea, and a live image of it shows the capacity figures quite clearly. The phone will have a 4,500 mAh typical battery capacity and a rated capacity of 4,390 mAh.

It will be interesting to see the kind of battery life the Galaxy S22 series phones will provide. The S22 and S22+ are said to feature smaller screens (6.1 inches and 6.55 inches), and if the new Snapdragon and Exynos chipsets are more efficient than this year’s chips, battery life may be similar to what we see on the Galaxy S21 and S21+.

But that’s something we will only find out once the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra go official and get into the hands of consumers and reviewers. That’s expected to happen sometime in early 2022, though there are whispers in the rumor mill that Samsung could push up the launch to December this year.

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vivo X70 Pro, X70 Pro+ global rollout begins

The vivo X70 series was announced on September 9, and three weeks later the manufacturer brought the lineup to the global audience. During a launch event, the vivo X70 Pro and vivo X70 Pro+ were introduced to the Indian audience, and we know they will arrive in other countries as well. vivo X70 Pro The flagship vivo X70 Pro+ is powered by a Snapdragon 888+ and has a tremendous camera setup, while the vivo X70 Pro is a tad more affordable but still running on the mighty Dimensity 1200 chipset. The vanilla vivo X70 was missing from the event, as we received a confirmation from company...

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Galaxy S22 Ultra name change isn’t happening, according to latest rumor

Samsung could unveil the Galaxy S22 series in January 2022. Ahead of the launch, most of the specifications of the upcoming smartphones have been leaked. It was also rumored that Samsung could call the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s successor the Galaxy Note 22 Ultra because it features a built-in S Pen slot. However, a new rumor claims otherwise.

According to tipster Ice Universe (@UniverseIce), Samsung’s next flagship smartphone will be called the Galaxy S22 Ultra and not the Galaxy Note 22 Ultra. Although the company is expected to bring back all the goodness of a Galaxy Note series smartphone with the Galaxy S22 Ultra, including the S Pen and the silo to store the stylus inside the phone, the company may not want to change its famous branding.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra is rumored to feature a 6.8-inch Super AMOLED LTPO display with QHD+ resolution and a 120Hz variable refresh rate. It is expected to come equipped with the Exynos 2200 processor with an AMD RDNA2 GPU (Snapdragon 898 in some markets), 12GB RAM, and 256GB/512GB internal storage. It could continue to use a 108MP primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and two 10MP telephoto cameras.

The upcoming smartphone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery, similar to the Galaxy S21 Ultra. However, it is getting an upgrade in terms of charging speeds. It was recently revealed that it would be compatible with 45W fast charging. It will also feature GPS, Wi-Fi 6E, UWB, Bluetooth 5.x, NFC, USB Type-C port, stereo speakers, an IP rating, wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.

Are you planning to upgrade to the Galaxy S22 series next year? Which model would you opt for? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Samsung develops a 5G VoNR solution for smartphone brands, network carriers

Samsung has announced that it has developed a VoNR (Voice over New Radio) solution for 5G voice calls. The company said that its new solution can be used by all mobile phone brands and network carriers worldwide. With this new 5G VoNR solution, Samsung plans to offer a streamlined 5G SoC development and the deployment of VoNR services.

Usually, even when devices are connected to 5G networks, they drop to 4G signals during voice calls. However, with Samsung’s new solution, devices can stay on the 5G network for a truly next-generation experience and faster call connection times. Users can also stay on voice calls while playing online games or while streaming high-resolution videos.

The South Korean firm’s VoNR solution includes the IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem), Quality of Service (QoS), and a handover mechanism. IMS is the critical technology in VoNR, and it handles all multimedia tasks such as audio, video, and data services over a single IP network. Samsung’s IMS stack is designed for stable compatibility between 5G VoNR and 4G VoLTE services.

Samsung has also developed a QoS system that assists uninterrupted handover between nearby network base stations. It analyzes the flow of data in real-time and then prioritizes services for stable voice calls. The company is focused on localization and automation tests for 5G VoNR deployment with network carriers for improved reliability and performance.

Jonghan Kim, Vice President of System LSI Business at Samsung Electronics, said, “With a surge in the number of 5G smartphone users, there is a higher demand for various 5G technologies and services. We will continue to deliver next-generation mobile communication technologies, including VoNR service support, that will bring users together, faster.

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Follow the Poco C31 launch live here

Poco announced the Poco C3 last October, and today the company will add a new member to the C-series with the C31. The launch event will be streamed live on Poco's official YouTube channel starting at 12PM IST, and you can follow it with us by tuning to the stream below. The C31 is touted by Poco as a strong, secure, and fast smartphone. The company has confirmed it will have a Helio G35 SoC at the helm with 4GB RAM, but we hope there will be a 6GB RAM model as well. The C31 will sport a waterdrop notch display and come with a fingerprint scanner for password-less unlocking. The...

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Watch the vivo X70 series global launch event live here

The vivo X70 series arrived earlier this month in China, and we got a confirmation the lineup will also appear in India, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the UAE. There will be some changes in the hardware, most notably a new chipset for the X70 Pro. The wait is over, and the official globall rollout will begin with an online event. It will be streamed live on YouTube and will begin at 12PM IST, which is 06:30 AM GMT/UTC. The global variant of the vivo X70 Pro will bring a Dimensity 1200 chipset instead of an Exynos 1080, powering the Chinese variant. The gimbal system, introduced...

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Galaxy smartphones with UWB can be used as digital car keys for Genesis GV60

Samsung had revealed earlier this year that it is working with automobile brands to allow consumers to unlock their cars using UWB-equipped Galaxy smartphones. It looks like the first integration of the Digital Car Key feature is going live with the Genesis GV60 electric car that was released this week.

The South Korean firm has announced that Galaxy smartphones equipped with both NFC and UWB can be used as digital car keys for the recently unveiled Genesis GV60. The feature will be available on the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 2, and the Galaxy Z Fold 3. With the Samsung Digital Key feature, users can lock and unlock their cars. They can also share their digital keys with their friends and family, and even set a time limit on how long the digital car key will be available to them.

Samsung said that users can also start the engine, open the trunk, and activate personalized settings like adjusting seats and mirror positions before getting in their Genesis GV60. These features will debut in South Korea and users would need to use the Samsung Pass app.

TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business at Samsung Electronics, said, “We are proud to partner with Genesis as part of our mission to create exciting new mobile experiences that can make people’s everyday lives easier. As we continue to drive advancements in mobile technology like UWB, our priority is now to bring these new experiences to as many people as possible, in collaboration with our trusted ecosystem partners.

Samsung Digital Car Key Genesis GV60

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Skype unveils its new overhauled UI

In its latest blog post, Skype just outlined a major UI overhaul is coming to its appearance, with focus on the "call stage" or the screen where call participants can see each other. Chats can be customized with themes, accented by color gradients. Skype says it's "designed the most beautiful call stage in the world" with new layouts, themes, and features. Skype aimed to modernize the look and feel of Skype while still remaining familiar to its longtime users. It also talks about making the user more inclusive in the call stage. The first person we included was you - now you can...

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New Xiaomi device arrives at TENAA, alleged to be CC11 Pro with 4K display

Xiaomi is going to release a new device soon and proved by the most recent TENAA listing. The verdict is out on which device it is, but the model 2109119BC may be linked to the Xiaomi CC11 Pro. The TENAA listing confirms some of the specs for the unreleased smartphone. There's a 6.55-inch OLED screen with 3840 x 2160 resolution. This is interesting because that resolution and aspect ratio are identical to that of a 4K TV. TENAA specs listed for Xiaomi 2109119BC There's also mention of a 4,400 mAh battery, and an octa-core chipset clocked at 2.4GHz paired with...

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Facebook has Reels now, taking TikTok cloning one step further

Facebook's never-ending quest to quash its competitors through copying their features has reached a new high (or low, depending on how you look at it) today with the launch of Reels. "But wait", you say, "isn't that an Instagram feature?" And the answer is, yes, but from now on you can also see Reels on Facebook. TikTok keeps getting ever more popular, and Facebook's TikTok clone thus can't forever be omitted from the main app. Because let's face it, Reels is a TikTok clone like Stories was a Snapchat clone, and here's the thing - no one remembers Snapchat anymore. Facebook won that...

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New iPad mini torn down, iFixit explains jelly scroll effect

In a new video posted by iFixit, the recently announced iPad mini is torn down and a jelly scrolling effect is also explained. This so-called "jelly scroll" effect is not new. It has to do with the orientation of the controller board and the direction that user is scrolling. Because the screen refreshes by scanning from one side to the other, scrolling in the direction that's perpendicular to the direction of the scan may appear like its scrolling unevenly in some cases, particularly when using the iPad in a vertical orientation. Apple has recently confirmed to Arstechnica that the...

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Why the Galaxy Watch 4 series launch is the greatest yet, at least in USA

Samsung got a lot of things right with the Galaxy Watch 4 series. Switching from Tizen to Wear OS appears to have worked in the series’ favor, and the new Exynos W920 chipset is better than the previous solution. The design was further improved, and speaking of which, one of my favorite things about the new Galaxy Watch 4 series is that it’s available in more design combinations than ever before.

The Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic are the only Samsung smartwatches that allow customers to choose a wrist strap design at checkout. Up until this series, Samsung smartwatch customers could pick a color for their wrist strap but couldn’t select a different style. This meant that Galaxy Watch 3 owners who didn’t like the default leather strap and wanted to pair the smartwatch with a silicone strap had to purchase one separately.

This year, Samsung is doing things a little differently by allowing Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic buyers to pick a wrist strap style and color before placing an online order. Thanks to this new philosophy, Samsung’s smartwatch series has never before been this customizable at launch, and the only issue is that the company isn’t treating every market the same.

Exclusive to Galaxy Watch 4 series customers in the USA

If you’ve purchased the Galaxy Watch 4 or Galaxy Watch 4 Classic and you’re about to yell at the screen that Samsung isn’t, in fact, allowing customers to pick a wrist strap style, that’s only because you probably bought the wearable outside the USA.

The option to pick a style isn’t available at Samsung’s online stores in every region. The service doesn’t even seem to be open in South Korea, where a dedicated Thom Browne Edition was recently launched. It is, however, available in the USA.

This could be a sign of things to come, as Samsung may eventually allow customers in other regions to customize their wrist strap options at checkout. For now, only customers in the USA have this privilege. Many Watch 4 enthusiasts may be looking across the pond with envy, but regardless, it’s a great initiative from Samsung, and hopefully, other markets will eventually get the same treatment.

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Withings ScanWatch Horizon delivers dive watch looks, usual fitness and health tracking features

The latest smartwatch from Withing fuses the brand’s traditional minimalist design language with a fresh new take inspired by dive watches with their stainless steel casings and large tachymeters. Despite looking like a normal analog watch, ScanWatch Horizon features a medical-grade electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor, built-in Sp02 sensor, fitness tracking for over 30 activities and handles notification from your paired smartphone. ScanWatch Horizon comes in a single 43mm size with blue and green color options for the casing and tachymeter. Both come with stainless steel watch straps and...

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The iPhone 13 Pro Max received the DisplayMate Best Smartphone Display Award

DisplayMate examined the new ProMotion-enabled display on the iPhone 13 Pro Max the findings were nothing but positive – in fact, Apple’s new flagship earned the DisplayMate Best Smartphone Display Award along with an A+ grade. It set or match 12 smartphone display performance records. Each iPhone 13 Pro Max display has been calibrated at the factory for color and contrast accuracy. The phone supports sRGB and DCI-P3 content and renders both with near perfect accuracy. The display scored a 0.5 JNCD (Just Noticeable Color Difference) for both formats (values less than 1 means you can’t see...

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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max in for review

Apple announced the iPhone 13 series earlier this month, and we've already acquired a Pro Max unit with us to subject to our review procedure. It has the same footprint as the iPhone 12 Pro Max, but is slightly thicker due to its bigger battery, has better display and an overhauled camera setup. Apple calls the iPhone 13 Pro Max screen a "ProMotion display", which is the marketing name for the variable refresh rate 120Hz panel. Developers have to adapt their apps with updates to enable support for that, so don't expect to have the extra smoothness everywhere from the start...

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If this is how the Galaxy S22 Ultra looks like, Samsung needs to wake up

The Galaxy S22 series is rumored to consist of at least three models, the best of which might have a dedicated S Pen slot and other Note-like design elements. Early renders depicting what could be the Galaxy S22 Ultra emerged a few days ago, and all the promising bits and pieces aside (such as the S Pen slot and uniform metallic frame), I think it’s safe to say that most of us hate the purported camera housing design.

On one hand, early unofficial Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ renders indicate that the two phones will refine the existing camera housing design that was introduced by the Galaxy S21 series.

On the other hand, the Galaxy S22 Ultra will seemingly take a step back and revert to a less refined camera housing design that doesn’t wrap around the top-left corner of the phone. Instead, early leaks suggest that the Galaxy S22 Ultra camera housing looks like Samsung tacked it on to the back panel. It’s outdated, and it doesn’t make the Galaxy S or Note series justice.

Samsung had the right design formula already!

Samsung’s been toying around with various design languages over the years, but we felt like the company stumbled onto something great when it unveiled the Galaxy S21 series earlier this year. The new design language was refined and seemed more thought-out than any others before it.

Now, assuming that the recently leaked Galaxy S22 Ultra renders are even close to accurate, Samsung appears to have lost the confidence from its previous design decisions. Will Samsung ever be fully confident in this regard? We might never know, but if the company will indeed release the Galaxy S22 Ultra with a protruding, off-putting camera design, then someone will have to answer some questions because this indecisiveness we’re seeing every single year is becoming more than a nuisance.

Over the years, Samsung fans have only asked for a little bit of consistency from one generation of smartphones to the next, but sadly, Samsung doesn’t always seem to realize when it’s done something right and when it hasn’t. Case in point, the Galaxy S21 Ultra has one of the best camera housing designs in years (if not the best). But here we are, mere months away from the next Galaxy Unpacked event, worrying about Samsung possibly botching the design again.

Anyhow, feel free to let us know if you’re a fan of the Galaxy S21’s wrap-around camera housing design. Or perhaps you think that Samsung should indeed revert to an older camera housing design for the upcoming Galaxy S22 Ultra. If so, feel free to leave an explanation in the comment section and/or our social media platforms.

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The Sharp Aquos zero6 has a 240Hz IGZO OLED display and is one of the lightest 5G phones yet

Sharp unveiled the Aquos zero6 – a smartphone with a 240Hz screen and that’s not even it’s biggest achievement (the Zero 2 did 240Hz last year and there’s also the R6 with a 1” sensor). Instead, zero6’s claim to fame is that it is the lightest 5G smartphone in the world. Well, that’s what Sharp claims and it comes with a number of asterisks. Specifically, the Sharp Aquos zero6 is the lightest 5G phone with a screen larger than 6” and a battery that is 4,000mAh or higher. The iPhone 12 mini weighs 135g, though that one has a 5.4” display and a 2,227mAh battery (the 13 mini is lighter too at...

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More iOS 15 bugs discovered as iOS 15.1 release imminent

The iOS 15 launch hasn't been exactly smooth sailing as many early bugs sprang their ugly heads. Ones of the most annoying ones is by far the inability to unlock your iPhone using your Apple Watch when wearing a mask. In some cases, you can't even set up the said unlock method. In addition, some owners report a non-functional viewfinder in the camera app, unable to wake up their iPhone 13 phones up upon touch, screen unresponsinvess after unlocking (can't swipe up after a successful face recognition) and Mail app crashes. Apple already acknowledged some of the bugs, and it even...

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Sony announces WH-XB910N headphones and WF-C500 earbuds

Sony today announced two new audio products, the WH-XB910N wireless headphones and the WF-C500 truly wireless earbuds. Both will be available for purchase in October. The WH-XB910N are full-sized circumaural headphones. They are part of Sony's Extra Bass series and are designed for a bass-heavy sound profile. The WH-XB910N also feature active noise cancellation. While the non 1000X series from Sony usually does not have high quality noise cancellation, it may still be better than nothing. Other features including support for AAC and LDAC codecs, Adaptive Sound Control...

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Galaxy Z Flip 3’s biggest advantage could soon be killed by Huawei

Back in 2019, it felt that the only company that could go toe-to-toe with Samsung in the foldables market was Huawei. Samsung was showing off the first Galaxy Z Fold at the event. Not far from its booth, Huawei had the Mate X foldable on display.

A lot changed in the coming months. Huawei’s troubles with the US government dented its ability to compete. It even had trouble securing vital components made by its suppliers that needed to seek US approval. The company has continued to work on foldable smartphones, though. It now has the Galaxy Z Flip 3 in its sights.

Huawei has a Galaxy Z Flip 3 competitor in the works

Rumors out of China suggest that the Huawei Mate V foldable might be unveiled this year. This is said to be a clamshell foldable like the Galaxy Z Flip series. The first rumors about the Mate V can actually be traced as far back as early 2020. That’s when it first emerged that Huawei might have a competitor for Samsung’s clamshell foldable.

Details on the specs of this device remain slim at this point in time. It’s believed that the Huawei Mate V will use the company’s latest and most powerful Kirin 9000 chipset. No details about the display size, cover display, batter, 5G support, etc are available right now.

The biggest advantage of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is that it has no real competitor. The reincarnated Moto Razr could barely keep up with the original Galaxy Z Flip. It’s no match for Samsung’s latest clamshell.

Could the Huawei Mate V threaten that advantage? Huawei still faces significant hurdles in selling phones outside of China. It also remains cut off from Google Play Services. Unless those issues are resolved, the Mate V is really only going to threaten the Galaxy Z Flip 3 on Huawei’s home soil.

Huawei does have an event lined up next month where it’s expected to unveil new devices. Perhaps it may show off a glimpse of the new foldable at the event.

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Galaxy S22 battery capacity confirmed, get ready for disappointment

The Galaxy S22 series could be unveiled in January 2022. However, months ahead of its release, the phone’s design and almost all of its specifications have been leaked. The Galaxy S22’s battery capacity was reported two weeks ago, and now, the battery capacity has been confirmed.

A Samsung battery with model number EB-BS901ABY has been certified by the South Korean certification agency. Going by its model number, it will be used in the Galaxy S22, which has model number SM-S901B. The battery has a rated capacity of 3,590mAh, and its typical capacity is 3,700mAh. This is a 300mAh downgrade compared to the Galaxy S21’s 4,000mAh battery.

It is being rumored that the Galaxy S22 will sport a 6.06-inch display that is smaller than the Galaxy S21’s 6.2-inch display. It could also use a more power-efficient Exynos 2200 processor. However, despite a more power-efficient display and processor, a 3,700mAh battery might not be enough, and the battery life may be shorter than the Galaxy S21. If you were thinking of upgrading to the Galaxy S22, you may be disappointed by its battery life.

The upcoming high-end smartphone could have a 10MP selfie camera at the front and a 50MP+12MP+10MP triple-camera setup at the rear. It is expected to feature an in-display fingerprint reader, stereo speakers, an IP68 rating, and wireless charging. The Galaxy S22 will be restricted to 25W fast charging, while the Galaxy S22+ and the Galaxy S22 Ultra will be upgraded to 45W.

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Samsung has almost finalized its $17 billion semiconductor plant in Austin

Based on what we know so far, Samsung’s expansion plans in the United States are still all over the place. Rumour had it that Samsung was looking at multiple locations for its $17 billion plant.

Now a new report from Reuters tells us that the company has zeroed in on Texas. Sources familiar with the matter have told the news agency that Samsung is ‘close’ to finalizing the deal with local authorities.

Looks like Samsung might announce its decision soon

Samsung’s decision to stick with Texas makes logistical sense, given that it already has a manufacturing unit in the state. Whether or not it will expand upon its existing infrastructure remains to be seen. However, one source is confident that Samsung has chosen Williamson County in Austin as the location.

We previously learned that Samsung would manufacture some of its 5nm parts in Austin, Texas, very likely at the upcoming location. The 6-million-square-foot plant will reportedly cost upwards of $17 billion and will start producing wafers en-masse sometime in 2024.

While the 5nm node is somewhat cutting-edge today, things will be a lot different in 2024. Under ideal conditions, TSMC’s 2nm node should be operational by that time. Nonetheless, we can expect to see many mid-range smartphone chips and other peripherals use the node.

Samsung is still miles behind TSMC when it comes to market share in the semiconductor market, and it’ll take more than one plant in the United States for it to catch up.

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Second Galaxy S21 One UI 4.0 beta could come next week

Samsung was pretty quick with rolling out the Android 12 and One UI 4.0 beta program for the Galaxy S21 series. While the Galaxy S20’s One UI 3.0 beta program kicked off in early October last year, the One UI 4.0 beta for the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra was released mid-September.

However, Samsung is taking its sweet time with releasing newer One UI 4.0 beta builds, and the second one may not arrive until next week. That’s according to Samsung’s beta operations manager, who broke the news on the company’s community forums. The second beta was apparently supposed to release this week, but that is no longer happening.

In return for making us wait, Samsung will be trying to make the new build as stable as possible. Not that the initial One UI 4.0 beta is too unstable. It’s actually not bad for use as a daily driver, though naturally, everyone’s experience will differ and there could be many serious bugs that, even if they are affecting a small number of users, need to be ironed out before the public rollout (which is set to happen before the end of the year).

The second One UI 4.0 beta could also be the first one released in markets where the beta program is yet to kick off, such as India and Poland, but that’s just speculation for now. It also remains to be seen when Samsung will let owners of other Galaxy flagships test the new version of Android and One UI, but we’ll let you know as soon as we learn more.

In the meantime, check out the video below to see all the new features you can expect when Android 12 and One UI 4.0 come to your Galaxy smartphone or tablet.

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South Koreans can now register to buy the Galaxy Watch 4 Thom Browne Edition

Samsung had unveiled Thom Browne Edition variants of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in August. Both smartphones come bundled with the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Thom Browne Edition. Last week, the company revealed a standalone version of the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Thom Browne Edition in Korea. Now, registrations to buy the smartwatch have opened.

South Korean users can now register themselves to buy the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Thom Browne Edition. The registration process will be available on Samsung’s website until 6 PM KST today. Not everyone who registers will get to buy the smartwatch, though. Samsung will announce some lucky winners tomorrow at 9 AM KST, and they can buy the smartwatch till 6 PM KST.

The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Thom Brown Edition smartwatch is priced at KRW 950,000 (around $800) in South Korea. Samsung has been displaying this smartwatch at Samsung Delight Shop, Samsung Digital Plaza Hongdae Main Store, Samsung Daechi Main Store, Hyundai Department Store Apgujeong Main Store, and the Thom Browne Store in South Korea.

The limited-edition smartwatch will only be available in a 42mm version with Bluetooth-only connectivity. It comes with three watch bands (fabric, leather, and rubber) with the signature Thom Browne theme. Even the wireless charger that comes inside the box has a tri-colored stripe.

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Samsung Galaxy F42 5G is a new name for a familiar phone

Samsung introduced the Galaxy A22 5G smartphone in Europe earlier this year, and the device has finally arrived in India under a new name - Galaxy F42 5G. Beyond that it's largely the same phone with a new color and a slightly modified design of the camera island, highlighting the two usable shooters. The display of the Galaxy F42 5G is a 6.6” LCD with Full HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for the 8MP selfie camera. The back has 64MP main, 5MP ultrawide and 2MP depth sensing cameras. The phone runs on Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset with an octa-core CPU going up to 2.2GHz for...

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Samsung’s budget Galaxy A03 passes the FCC with 5,000 mAh battery

Samsung’s got another entry-level Galaxy A series phone in the works. It’s possibly going to be called the Galaxy A03, and it’s now taken a step closer to an official launch by grabbing certification from the FCC.

The FCC certification gives us a basic outline of the A03’s design and mentions a 5,000 mAh battery, along with the usual details on its network connectivity (there’s no 5G, in case you’re wondering). 5,000 mAh batteries are pretty standard across Samsung’s budget Galaxy A smartphones, and it seems the A03 will do nothing to change that.

The Galaxy A03 features a UNISOC processor

However, the A03 will bring a notable change elsewhere: It will use a chip from UNISOC instead of MediaTek. The former is a Chinese chipmaker that was previously called Spreadtrum and makes unexciting low-end processors that have powered other Galaxy smartphones in the past, and you can expect the A03 to leave everyone unimpressed with its performance.

To be specific, the A03 will be powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset, as revealed by its Geekbench listing. The base model will come with 2GB of RAM, and going by the Galaxy A02, a variant with 3GB of RAM will probably be offered, as well. On the software side, the A03 will come running Android 11, likely with the Core version of One UI 3.1 that strips out all of the interesting Samsung features.

The Galaxy A02’s release date is unknown at the moment, but we can expect it to arrive sometime before the end of the year considering it’s already made the trip to the FCC.

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Samsung is getting rid of evidence of the Galaxy S21 FE’s existence

The Galaxy S21 FE release has become the biggest “will it, won’t it?” question for fans. It was initially expected that this handset would arrive in August. That didn’t happen. September was then the predicted timeframe. That didn’t happen either.

Despite multiple signs pointing to an impending launch, it seems that the Galaxy S21 FE might never see the light of day. Samsung is even getting rid of the evidence now, making it seem like the Galaxy S21 FE never existed in the first place.

Galaxy S21 FE support pages have been deleted

There has been no shortage of Galaxy S21 FE leaks over the past few months. We’ve seen leaked renders, user manuals, carrier listing and even mentions of the device on Samsung’s own website.

Whenever a new Samsung device is due, the company adds support pages for it across its websites. Support pages for the Galaxy S21 FE started appearing not too long ago. They mentioned the device’s SM-G990B model number. It was only of the biggest indications that the Galaxy S21 FE not only existed but would soon hit the market.

It appears that Samsung has now started deleting these support pages. The pages on Samsung’s websites for Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa, Levant and other markets are now gone. They just display a message that the “link is now unavailable.”

It’s not surprising to see this happening two days after it was reported that Samsung is now thinking about cancelling the Galaxy S21 FE. The chip shortage might be a reason behind this decision.

Both the Galaxy S21 FE and Galaxy Z Flip 3 need the same processor, the Snapdragon 888. Since the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is selling better than Samsung had expected, the company wants to cut the Galaxy S21 FE loose to let the foldable ride the wave.

That’s disappointing but it’s not like we didn’t see it coming. Samsung ditched the Note series to focus on foldables this year. The Galaxy S21 FE is just small potatoes compared to the behemoth the Note series is/was.

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Samsung’s newest rehashed smartphone is now official in India

Samsung has launched the Galaxy F42 5G in India. The mid-range smartphone is a rehashed Galaxy A22 5G and features a big display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a triple-camera setup at the rear. It supports 12 5G bands and comes in two memory configurations: 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. It is available in Matte Aqua & Matte Black colorways.

The 6GB RAM version of the Galaxy F42 5G is priced at INR 20,999 (around $285), while the 8GB RAM variant costs INR 22,999 (around $310). However, Samsung will sell the smartphone with an introductory price of just INR 17,999, and this price will be valid during Flipkart’s Big Billion Day Sale 2021. The phone will be available from October 3. It can also be purchased via Samsung India’s website and app.

The Galaxy F42 5G features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD Infinity-V display with Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, 6GB/8GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, and a microSD card slot. It runs Android 11 with One UI 3.1 out of the box and will get two major Android OS updates in the future. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and supports 15W fast charging.

At the front, the new smartphone sports an 8MP selfie camera. At the rear, it has three cameras: 64MP primary camera with PDAF, a 5MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. Other Galaxy F42 5G features include Dolby Atmos, a dual-SIM card slot, LTE, GPS, Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Oppo A55 4G's design and specs confirmed ahead of October 1 launch

Oppo launched the A55 5G in January, and it will unveil its 4G variant on October 1. This information comes from Amazon.in, which set up a promo page on its website, revealing the smartphone's design and specs. The online retailer doesn't explicitly mention the A55 on the page only saying the phone is a part of the A-series, but the filenames of the images included in the listing confirm we are looking at the Oppo A55. The Oppo A55 will pack a 6.51" screen and have a total of four cameras on board - a 16MP selfie shooter inside the punch hole, with the triple camera setup on the...

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Huawei Mate V clamshell scheduled to arrive this year

The Huawei Mate X phones are foldable devices with a vertical hinge, but now the company is planning to introduce the Mate V which will bend horizontally. Reports from China claimed the new phone will be a clamshell with a foldable screen, similar to the Moto Razr and Galaxy Z Flip. Huawei Mate X2 4G The Huawei Mate V (kudos for using the letter V which looks like a folded phone) will be powered by a Kirin 9000 chipset, which is hardly a surprise - it is the latest and most powerful SoC by HiSilicon, Huawei’s in-house chip division. What we don’t know is what kind of mobile...

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Poco C31's key specs confirmed ahead of September 30 unveiling

Poco will unveil the new C31 smartphone tomorrow in India at noon local time. The company hasn't detailed the C31's specs sheet yet, but it has revealed a few specs of the smartphone to build some hype around it. For starters, the Poco C31 will be powered by the Helio G35 SoC paired with 4GB RAM, but we don't know if it will have higher RAM versions as well. The C31 will feature a waterdrop notch display, and its rear panel will flaunt a dual-tone design. Poco says the C31 will come with Face Unlock and fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication, but the image shared by...

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You can now unlock your car with a Galaxy smartphone in South Korea

One of the less-talked-about features of the Galaxy S21 series is its ultra-wideband (UWB) chip. It opens up a lot of possibilities for object tracking and high-speed data transfer at short ranges. Earlier this year, Samsung promised that users would be able to unlock their cars with a combination of NFC and UWB technologies.

Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra users in South Korea have received the functionality via the October security update which began rolling out earlier this week. At the moment, there is no word about supported car models, but we can expect Samsung to put out a list soon.  The last we heard, cars made by OEMs such as Audi, BMW, Ford and Genesis would be supported.

Users need to set up a Digital Key on Samsung Pass, following which it can be accessed via your fingerprint. In theory, one can also share the key with a friend who happens to have a compatible phone with a UWB chip. One can also use the technology to find their car in a parking lot.

Samsung usually tests these cutting-edge features in South Korea, so it’ll be a while before it rolls out internationally. The U.S. and Europe should be the next regions to get Digital Key, ideally, followed by other markets.

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