Galaxy A80 Blackpink Edition will be available in Singapore from August 1

Samsung has retained Kpop megaband Blackpink to promote the Galaxy A80. They were present during the launch event and have also featured in commercials for the device. The company has even been offering a Galaxy A80 Blackpink Edition in some markets. It’s now offering the same in Singapore as well.

Samsung will be releasing the Blackpink edition of this device in Singapore on August 1. Customers will be able to purchase it from Samsung Experience Stores and the official Samsung store on Lazada.

Galaxy A80 Blackpink Edition launched in Singapore

There’s nothing internally different about the Galaxy A80 Blackpink Edition. It only offers cosmetic changes. The color is black with a pink frame and matching accents. Samsung is actually offering this as part of a bundle which includes a pair of Galaxy Buds and a Galaxy Watch Active. They’re also decked out in the band’s color scheme.

This is somewhat different from the Blackpink edition released in other markets. That one just came in a different retail box with a Blackpink charging stand and a special case. Samsung has actually switched up the color scheme here which will certainly appeal to the band’s fans. No to mention the fact that they will actually get matching accessories to go with it.

Samsung says that customers will also get access to exclusive Blackpink content on this device. There’s a Blackpink boot animation which comes up when the device is powered on. This boot animation will also be present on the Galaxy Watch Active. There are also curated themes and icons, a personalized home screen photo carousel, and a set of Blackpink character stickers. Customers in Singapore will be able to purchase the Galaxy A80 Blackpink Edition bundle starting August 1 for S$1,198 (US$875).

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Deutsche Telekom will offer the Galaxy Fold in Germany

While T-Mobile has given up on the Galaxy Fold in the US, its parent organization, Deutsche Telekom, seems to have different ideas for Germany. The telecom giant very much plans to offer the foldable Samsung smartphone to its customers once it becomes available. The Galaxy Fold will go on sale in September this year.

Deutsche Telekom to carry Galaxy Fold

Deutsche Telekom has confirmed to Notebookcheck that it will offer the new Galaxy Fold to its customers in Germany. Unfortunately, the largest European telecommunications company didn’t share any details about the actual release date and pricing, though the latter has been known for a while now. The original Fold was priced at a whopping 2,000 euros.

The Galaxy Fold’s new release date isn’t actually confirmed yet. The device is in its final testing stage after Samsung made some changes to its design to better tackle the issues that delayed its launch back in April. And even when it arrives in September, it may be limited to select markets initially. Germany is among those few markets where the latest firmware for the Galaxy Fold is currently being tested.

While the Galaxy Fold is finally returning, prospective customers will now approach the device with caution. However, it’s still a niche device and there are plenty of reasons why you should consider buying one. And of course, there are reasons to consider skipping it as well. Which side are you on? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below, or take this poll.

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Redmi K20 Pro gets a new color option

The Flame Red, Glacier Blue, and Carbon Fiber color variants of the Redmi K20 Pro are now joined by a fourth option - Summer Honey. The new variant comes in three memory versions - 6GB/128GB priced at CNY2,599 ($380/€340), 8GB/128GB priced at CNY2,799 ($405/€365), and the top-end 8GB/256GB model which costs CNY2,999 ($435/€390). It will be available for purchase in China from August 1 through the company's online store, but its availability in other markets is currently unknown. The Redmi K20 Pro is a flagship powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC. It flaunts a 6.39" FHD+ Super AMOLED...

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Galaxy Fold release might take place in the third week of September

Samsung has only confirmed that the Galaxy Fold release will take place in September. The company hasn’t revealed a precise date at this point in time. If reports out of Korea are to be believed, Samsung may release its much-awaited foldable smartphone in the third week of next month.

The Galaxy Fold will likely be made available in select markets initially. Even though the device was supposed to be released globally, Samsung might be more cautious with the roll out of its foldable smartphone.

Galaxy Fold release may bet set for the third week of September

Korean news outlets are reporting that Samsung is initially producing between 20,000 to 30,000 units of the Galaxy Fold for its home market. It’s also said to be finalizing the release strategy with local carriers. Samsung is expected to release the Galaxy Fold in South Korea between September 18-20.

The United States and South Korea will likely be the two markets that get this device first. It will eventually be released in markets across Europe and even India as well, where the device has already been spotted twice in the wild.

It’s said that Samsung will release 100,000 units of the Galaxy Fold in the Korean market. This will account for a tenth of the entire production run planned for this device. Samsung has previously said that it will produce a million units of the Galaxy Fold. It’s unclear, though, if the company is going to stick with the same figure now after delaying the initial release and making some big changes.

Samsung has said that it will provide more information about the Galaxy Fold release in September. It also remains to be seen if all carrier and retail partners that previously agreed to carry it will do so again. T-Mobile has already backed out in the United States.

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Vivo showcases Multi-Turbo Engine during 2019 PUBG Global Championship

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Samsung Galaxy A80 gets autofocus for selfies with new update

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Rose Galaxy Note10 appears in renders ahead of announcement

As we get closer to the announcement date of the Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+, we are seeing more leaks of the upcoming flagship, which we are expecting to come in two different models. As leaked by WinFuture these are renders of the "Rose" color Galaxy Note10. The phone is also expected to come in white, silver, and black variants but a pink version will also be available for specific countries at launch. Galaxy Note10 rendered in Rose As per previous leaks and rumors, Samsung is also said to offer blue and green models but we've yet to see any renders that prove...

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