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Samsung Confirms Galaxy M Series India Launch Date
Samsung is about to launch a budget lineup of smartphones, the M-Series. The M-Series smartphones have leaked online on several instances and the company has officially announced the launch date of the upcoming lineup. According to Samsung officials, the Galaxy M-Series smartphones will focus on camera performance, large display, long battery life and powerful processors. Oddly Samsung has planned to launch the M-Series smartphones in India ahead of a global launch. This move comes in an effort to take on companies like Xiaomi that in the past launched devices first in India.

Galaxy M-Series Details

In an interview with Reuters, a Senior Samsung executive revealed some details and backstory of the upcoming Galaxy M-Series smartphone. The executive shared that Indian has been an important market for the company and it will remain so in the future. The executive also revealed that the new Galaxy M smartphones will be manufactured in India and will range between Rs 10,000 – Rs 20,000.

The M-Series smartphones will be sold online on Amazon.in and through Samsung’s own website. It will allow the company to keep costs of the device low as online-only sales model will eliminate some expenses that are incurred in an offline sales model.

What We Know So Far

Samsung is expected to launch two new smartphones that will carry the following monikers:
- Galaxy M10
- Galaxy M20
Out of the two devices, the Galaxy M20 will pack more features and also cost more. Leaks from the past suggest that the upcoming smartphones will feature the Samsung Exynos 7 series SoCs. Another leak suggests that the mid-range M20 is powered by a humongous 5,000 mAh battery.

Additionally, the devices will feature Samsung Infinity-V display and dual rear cameras and 3x faster charging. However precise details and specifications of the smartphone will only be revealed at the time of its official launch.

Launch Date

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Samsung has announced that the Galaxy M smartphones will launch on 28 January 2019 in India. A ‘Notify Me‘ page of the upcoming devices is already online.
January 14, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A7 And Galaxy A9 Receive Massive Price-Cut
Late last year Samsung launched two photography oriented smartphones, the Galaxy A7 and Galaxy A9. The former has three rear cameras and one front camera whereas the latter has four rear cameras and one rear camera. Both Galaxy smartphones have now received a massive price cut, the Galaxy A7 gets a price cut of Rs 5,000 and the Galaxy A9 gets a price cut of Rs 6,000.

Galaxy A7 Features

The Galaxy A7 features a 6.0 Full HD display with a pixel density of 411 ppi. The display panel has an 18.5:9 aspect ratio and it also has Gorilla Glass protection however the company did not reveal the version of the same. The smartphone is kitted with the Exynos 7885 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core CPU and Mali-G71 GPU.

The Galaxy A7 has triple 24 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP rear cameras and a 24 MP front selfie camera. In terms of connectivity, the device supports Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G VoLTE and Micro USB 2.0 port. The handset is powered by a 3300 mAh battery and runs on Android 8.0 Oreo which is skinned with TouchWiz UI. For added security, the smartphone also has rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

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The Galaxy A7 was originally launched at a price of Rs 23,990 for the base variant. The updated prices of the different variants after the Rs 5,000 price cut is as follows:
- 4 GB + 64 GB – Rs 18,990
- 6 GB + 128 GB – Rs 22,990
Galaxy A9 Features

The front of the Galaxy A9 accommodates a 6.3-inch Full HD display with a pixel density of 393 ppi and 18.5:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device packs the Snapdragon 660 SoC which consists of Adreno 512 GPU and an Octa-Core Kryo 260 CPU. Like the Galaxy A7, it also has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The quad rear camera setup for the Galaxy A9 consist of 24 + 8 MP + 10 MP + 5 MP camera sensors. The smartphone also has a 24 MP front-facing the camera for taking selfies. The device packs a large 3,800 mAh battery and runs on Android 8.0 Oreo. For connectivity, it supports 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. Unlike the Galaxy A7, the Galaxy A9 has a USB Type-C connector at the bottom for charging and data transfer.

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The Galaxy A9 was originally launched at a price of Rs 39,990 for the base variant. The updated prices of the different variants after the price cut of Rs 6,000 is as follows:
- 4 GB + 64 GB – Rs 33,990
- 6 GB + 128 GB – Rs 36,990
Also Read: The Upcoming Samsung Foldable Smartphone Will Have Dual Batteries
January 12, 2019
The Upcoming Samsung Foldable Smartphone Will Have Dual Batteries
Samsung is expected to launch its first foldable smartphone in Q1 of 2019. The company had previously showcased a working prototype of the device with two screens. Having a smartphone with two displays have growing concerns about its battery backup. A report claims that the upcoming Galaxy foldable smartphone allegedly called the Galaxy F will not only have dual displays but it will also have dual batteries.

Need For Two Separate Batteries

The claim regarding the Galaxy F aka Galaxy Fold having dual batteries was made by a Dutch website, Galaxyclub. According to the source, the upcoming foldable device from Samsung will have two batteries each with a capacity of 3100 mAh, resulting in a total battery capacity of 6200 mAh.

The display of any smartphone is one of its most power consuming components. Apparently, the dual 4.5-inch and 7.3-inch displays will be the biggest battery consumers on the Galaxy F as well. The source adds that opting for dual batteries on the device is a necessity and not a choice.

The two 3,100 mAh batteries make it easier to accommodate a large battery in a device with a foldable form factor. Similarly, the dual display ZTE Axon M’s battery life was cut in half when both the displays were simultaneously used. Moreover, the factor Galaxy Fold that is capable of displaying three apps at once is another reason for concern.

Galaxy S10 5G Will Have A 5000 mAh Battery

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Besides the dual battery revelation on the Galaxy Fold, the source claims that the 5G variant of the Galaxy S10 will have a massive 5,000 mAh battery. In addition to the foldable device, Samsung is also bracing up for the launch of the Galaxy S10 series of smartphones that will succeed the current S9 and S9+ lineup. The company is expected to launch four variants of the Samsung Galaxy S10 which are as follows:
- Entry Level – Galaxy S10 Lite
- Flagship Level – Galaxy S10
- Flagship Level With Bigger Battery And Display – Galaxy S10 Plus
- 5G Technology Compatible – Galaxy S10 5G
January 12, 2019
Samsung Might Have Accidentally Leaked The Galaxy S10 Design, Launching 20th Feb

Samsung in a press release, may have leaked the design of their upcoming smartphone – the Samsung Galaxy S10. The press release was about Samsung’s new user interface called One UI that is at it’s beta phase at the moment. The One UI is a radically different designed UI compared to the older UI that Samsung used. One UI has enhanced features such as ease of one handed use, minimalistic design eliminating unnecessary distractions and a night mode.

Galaxy S10

Coming back to the phone, Samsung will be releasing their flagship Galaxy S10 this year and the rumour mills suggest that it will have an under display camera at the front. If rumours are anything to go by, there will be two variations of the phone this year. A Lite version with a smaller screen and a bigger screen version. The bigger S10 will feature a pinhole for the camera instead of a notch.

The photo, which was taken down after a Reddit user pointed out the mistake, shows an in display camera at the top right which looks to be Samsung’s Infinity – O patent coming to life. The phone also had a very thin chin and looks almost all screen. The pictures also showed buttons on the side with the power button to the right and the volume rocker and Bixby button on the left. However, these are all assumptions at this point, the actual design shouldn’t be too far off we feel.

Keeping the photo aside, there are also rumours that the phone may feature an in- display fingerprint sensor. Other rumours for the flagship phones include Snapdragon 855 chipset, 8GB/12GB RAM and 12MP, 16MP and 13MP rear cameras. The launch date for the S10 has been announced by the company to be February 20th, 2019 which is just a few days before Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

January 11, 2019
Samsung Galaxy M20 FCC Certification Confirms Screen Size
Samsung is planning to launch an all-new series of smartphones which will have the Galaxy M branding. The devices in this series will have a focus on photography and long battery life. Most notably, Samsung is expected to aggressively price smartphones in this series. Some members of the M series including the Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M10 were previously spotted online. According to past reports, the Galaxy M20 will have a massive Lithium-ion battery. The device has been granted FCC certification that reveals its key specifications.

Galaxy M20 Specifications

The FCC listing of the Galaxy M20 was first discovered by Nashvillechatterclass. The Galaxy M20 measures 156.4 x 74.5 x 8.8 mm and has a front diagonal length of 6.29-inch. However, the actual display on the smartphone measures 6.13-inch. According to the source, the handset will have an Infinity ‘U’ notch at the top of the display that will house an 8 MP selfie camera.

A past rear panel leak claims that the Galaxy M20 has a dual rear camera setup and rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Reportedly, the device will be powered by a large 5,000 mAh battery. Under the hood, the Galaxy M20 features the Exynos 7885 SoC which consists of an Octa-Core SoC and the Mali G71 GPU. It is confirmed that the Galaxy M20 will be available in Blue and Dark Grey colour options. The smartphone will be available in two RAM + ROM variants which are as follows:
- 3 GB + 32 GB
- 3 GB + 64 GB
Launch Date

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The launch date of the Galaxy M20 is not yet announced. However, it is expected to launch in the Q1 of 2019.
January 5, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A50 And Galaxy Fold To Launch In India

Samsung has reshuffled their entire phone lineup and now have built different lineups for different target audiences. The latest news from a Dutch blog, suggests that Samsung now might launch the Galaxy A50 and Galaxy Fold in India. The Galaxy Fold is a foldable smartphone that Samsung wishes to launch in India as well. India is one of the biggest and most promising smartphone markets in the world and Samsung has a huge fan base here. With the launch of the two mid-range smartphones Samsung can solidify it’s hold in the Indian market even more. With competitors like Poco F1 and Xiaomi’s Mi lineup, the road hasn’t been all flowery for Samsung.

Galaxy A50

If rumours are anything to go by, then the Galaxy A50 will sport a massive 4000 mAh battery and have a 24MP camera. It will also have an in-display fingerprint scanner. The phone is rumoured to be powered by an Exynos 9610 chipset and 4GB of RAM. It will have two variants which have 64GB and 128GB of storage. It will feature Android Pie out of the box and will most likely feature one of the company’s new Infinity displays.

Galaxy F ( Fold )

The Galaxy Fold on the other hand will also reportedly be launched in India. Samsung has apparently registered the Galaxy Fold trademark in Turkey. Very little is known of the phone as of now but previous reports suggest that it will be priced between $1,500 and $2,000 when it launches. It will also be launched in European countries as well. If the price is indeed that high, it will definitely have top notch specifications apart from having a unique folding screen.

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The Galaxy A50 is rumoured to be priced around Rs 15000 which will be a great competitor to the Mi Note series as well as Nokia 6.1 Plus apart from targeting Moto, Oppo and Vivo customers.

January 3, 2019
Samsung Is Developing Smart Running Shoes With Fitness Tracking Capabilities

Samsung is a massive company that develops and manufactures a wide variety of products. It was one of the first companies to integrate smart health tracking sensors on modern smartphones. A leak reveals that Samsung is working on two different models of smart Running shoes.

Samsung Smart Shoe Patents

Earlier this year, Samsung applied for two design patents for smart running shoes to KIPO (Korean Intellectual Property Office) which have now been granted. Both models of the smart shoes seem to be made out of leather and synthetic materials. The Model A smart shoe has a sleek design with an elastic style ankle area. The shoes have a pull tab at the back that can be used to toggle the smart sensor. The Model B shoe has more of conventional sports shoe design with a back-mounted smart sensor. Unlike the Model A shoe, the smart sensor on the Model B has a plastic flap which when opened reveals two metal connectors. Perhaps these metal connectors will be used to charge the battery that powers the sensor. ( See top image)

Alas, the patent does not provide information about the functionality and features of the smart shoes. However, according to the source, these shoes will also have pressure sensors that will give users real-time feedback. In addition, Samsung can develop an ecosystem built around fitness which with the help of Artificial Intelligence can coach the user as per their custom goals.

Launch Date

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Even though Samsung has not yet commented about the launch date of the Smart running shoes, the company is expected to showcase them at the upcoming CES 2019 which is scheduled for 8-12 January.

January 1, 2019
Samsung Is Developing A Rollable TV
Samsung is not only the worlds number one smartphone manufacture, it is also a leader in display technologies. A patent granted to the company reveals they are working on a TV with a rollable display.

Rollable TV Patent
- Space Saving- This is one apparent benefit of owning a television with a rollable dipslay. Such a TV can be rolled into its casing which will free up the space surrounding the TV set. In addition, transporting a compact rollable TV would be much easier in comparison to a conventional flat screen TV. This will reduce logistics and costs to allow the TV to become cheaper.
- Tough – Due to its flexible nature, the display panel wont break easily unlike glass panels on currently available Televisions. The currently available TVs are prone to breaking if hit by a sharp object. Whereas the flexible panel would be harder to break and the shell protecting the display can further increase its life. Such a device would be a perfect fit of homes with toddlers and growing up teens.
- Variable Aspect Ratio- Future TVs with rollable display can have variable aspect ratio as the outer shell can be opened to a particular width to alter its aspect ratio.
Samsung’s Rollable TV Patent

Samsung Electronics filed a patent with USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) for a TV with a rollable display which has been granted. The patent reveals a wide screen television that can fold in to a close packed form factor. The stand of the TV with rollable display acts as the base when it is in the closed state. The rollable display and the rolling mechanism is concealed behind the side protection covers of the device.

The flexible LED panel rolls out on either sides to transform into a full screen television. The mechnaism of the TV from Samsung’s patent is quite similar to that of a roller blind. The top and bottom sides of the flexible LED panel has grooves that interlock when in closed state. Another patent illustration reveals that the base of the stand has a rack and pinion cogged mechanism which will likely be controlled with the help of motors.

Lg Already showcased a vertically rollable POLED based TV which has a different design from this patent. ( See Top Image.)

Launch Date

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Even tough Samsung has not announced the launch date of a Television with a rollable display. The details of the patent indicate that such a device could launch soon. Perhaps the company can showcase a rollable TV at one of the upcoming tech events like CES or IFA 2019.
January 1, 2019
Samsung Galaxy M10 Spotted At FCC

Samsung is all set to launch a new mid-series of smartphones that will carry the ‘Galaxy M’ branding. The Galaxy M20 was previously leaked with an octa-core processor and a jumbo 5,000 mAh. It’s younger sibling, the Galaxy M10 has also received FCC’s approval. The FCC listing provides information about the key specifications of the Galaxy M10.

Galaxy M10 Specifications

According to the FCC listing, the upcoming Galaxy M10 has a length of 155.7 mm and a width of 75.8 mm. However, there is no information about the thickness and weight of the device. The front of the smartphone has an overall diagonal length of 6.5 inches or 165.5 mm while the size of the display is 6.03 inch or 153.2 mm.

In terms of connectivity, the Galaxy M10 supports 4G VoLTE, 802.11 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2. Although the listing does not provide the battery capacity details of the device, it does provide the model number of the battery which is “EB-BA750ABN”. The same battery is also present on the previously launched Galaxy A8s and it has a capacity of 3,400 mAh.

Under the hood, the Galaxy M10 features the Exynos 7870 SoC. The Exynos 7870 is manufactured using 14 nm FinFET process and it consists of an Octa-Core CPU along with the Mali-T830 GPU. The eight Cortex-A53 cores are clocked at a frequency of 1.6 GHz. While the FCC listing does not reveal the camera details, but according to Nashville Chatter Galaxy M10 will have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front selfie camera.

Price And Launch

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The official price of the Galaxy M10 will only be revealed at the time of its launch but going by the specifications it can a sub 15k smartphone. The smartphone is expected to launch in Q1 of 2019.

January 1, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A50 Will Feature A 4,000 mAh Battery And 24 MP Main Camera

Samsung is expected to launch a new Galaxy A series smartphone, the Galaxy A50. Earlier this month, the smartphone was spotted on Geekbench’s website. According to a latest leak, the upcoming Samsung handset will feature a large capacity battery and a high-resolution main camera.

Battery And Camera

The alleged details about the battery and the camera of the Galaxy A50 were revealed by a Dutch website, Galaxyclub which happens to be a trustworthy source. According to the source, the Galaxy smartphone will have a 4,000 mAh Lithium-Ion battery like the Galaxy Note 9. In addition, Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy M20 smartphone which reportedly has a massive 5,000 mAh battery. It seems Samsung has started to realise that smartphones with large battery capacities can help the company to gain traction and boost sales.

Furthermore, the source claims that the Galaxy A50 will have a 24 MP rear camera. Other Galaxy A series smartphones including the Galaxy A9 and the Galaxy A7 have more than one rear camera. Perhaps, the Galaxy A50 will have additional rear camera sensors except for the 24 MP main sensor.

Past Leaks

The Galaxy A50 was previously spotted on Geekbench’s website that revealed the chipset, RAM details and Android version of the smartphone. According to the Geekbench listing, the handset runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie which is likely to be skinned with the company’s latest One UI. It features the Octa-Core Exynos 9610 SoC which is paired with 4 GB of RAM. However, the company might as well launch higher RAM capacity variants of the device. The smartphone registers a single-core score of 1615 points and a multi-core score of 4380 points. Going by the Geekbench scores, the device will compete against smartphones that feature the Snapdragon 660 SoC.

Launch Date

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Samsung is yet to comment about the launch date of the Galaxy A50. Albeit the company is expected to launch the A50 after the launch of the Galaxy S10 lineup which will reportedly launch in the Q1 of 2019.

December 29, 2018
LG And Samsung To Showcase Smartphones With In-display Speakers

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is one of the largest annual trade shows that is held in the month of January. The show is organised by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in Las Vegas, United States. During the event, several companies from around the globe showcase the latest innovations and developments. In the past decade, smartphones have taken centre stage at CES and the same is expected from the 2019 event which is scheduled for 8 January-12 January. ETNews, a Korean news agency claims that LG and Samsung will showcase smartphones with an in-display earpiece speaker.

What Is An In-display Speaker?

Conventional speakers on smartphones make use of a diaphragm which is connected to a voice coil. The voice coil, when charged with a magnetic field, causes the diaphragm to vibrate up and down to produce sound. However, smartphones with an in-display earpiece speaker are reported to use a piezo sensor. It is a disc-like component which also produces sound. In comparison to normal speakers, the piezo sensor is very thin and sleek therefore they can easily be mounted behind the surface of a display panel.

Advantages of In-Display Speaker

It is apparent that smartphone manufacturers are trying to pack in as many components as possible in a small form factor smartphone. Hence, the use of an In-Display piezo sensor speaker will allow companies to save up on valuable space inside of a smartphone. This extra space can be utilised for other important components like a larger battery and powerful processor. Furthermore, a smartphone with this technology can significantly reduce the noise that is emitted outside the call. It can be promoted as a feature that is vital for confidential phone calls.

Developments From LG And Samsung

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LG has previously showcased CSO (Crystal Sound OLED) panels for monitors and televisions. As the name suggests, Crystal Sound OLED is a type of display panel that can emit sound waves and this display can be seen on the smartphones at CES 2019. Samsung has also showcased a similar type of SoD technology panel. The Sound on Display (SoD) panel has an under panel sound sensor.

December 27, 2018
Display Sizes Of The Samsung Galaxy S10 And Note 10 Leak
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S10 series of smartphones in Q1 of 2019. The Galaxy S10 series include the S10 Lite, the S10, and the S10+. The upcoming devices are believed to have a radical design change in comparison to their predecessor. The design and renders of the Galaxy S10 smartphones have leaked out on several instances. Reportedly the smartphones will have a high-screen-to body ratio with a hole in the display for the front camera. A leak on Twitter reveals the screen size of all the upcoming S10 smartphones. Furthermore, the same user has shared pictures of the Galaxy S10’s screen guard which provides key details about the design of the handset.

Twitter Leak

The exact size of the future Galaxy phone screen:
S10 Lite: 5.75 inches
S10: 6.11 inches
S10+: 6.44 inches
S10 5G version: 6.66 inches
Note10: 6.75 inches

— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) December 24, 2018

The tweet was posted by a Chinese leaker who goes by the username Ice universe. The leaker happens to be a trustworthy source as previous leaks from him have mostly turned out true. The tweet reveals that the different variants of the Samsung Galaxy S10 will have the following screen sizes:
- Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite: 5.75 inch
- Samsung Galaxy S10: 6.11 inches
- Galaxy S10+: 6.44 inches
- Galaxy S10 5G version: 6.66 inches
Additionally, the tweet reveals that the Note 10 will have a massive 6.75-inch display. The display on the upcoming Galaxy smartphones will most likely have an Infinity-O notch. The Infinity-O notch has a small hole for the camera in the display. The previously launched Galaxy A8s with Infinity-O notch suggests what to expect in terms of design from future Samsung smartphones.

Screen Protector

The screen protector of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ supports the claim that the smartphone will have dual front cameras. The dual front cameras are laterally mounted on the right of the smartphone. Most notably, the camera holes on the Galaxy S10+ will be smaller than that of the Galaxy A8s.

Additionally, the leaked screen guard has a curve which tapers towards the sides. This indicates that the Galaxy S10+ will have a 2.5d glass front.
December 25, 2018
Samsung Galaxy M30 Spotted On Geekbench

Samsung is about to launch an all-new series of smartphones which will carry the ‘M’ prefix. Reportedly the new series is targeted towards developing markets. The Galaxy M20 sporting a 5,000 mAh battery was previously leaked on Geekbench. A latest leak of the Samsung Galaxy M30 has now been spotted on Geekbench. The Geekbench listing reveals a lot of information about the specifications of the Galaxy M30.

Geekbench Revelations

The Geekbench listing was first uploaded on December 24th and the smartphone is listed as model number SM-M305F. Going by the past naming scheme from Samsung, it is the Galaxy M3o smartphone. The Galaxy M30 registers a single-core score of 1327 points and a multi-core score of 4197 points. This score puts it in the category of devices like the Redmi Note 6 Pro.

The Galaxy M30 features the Octa-Core Exynos 7885 SoC which has a base frequency of 1.59 GHz. The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo and is expected to have Samsung’s One UI. Additionally, the smartphone has 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. Although the listing does not talk about the LPDDR4x RAM, Samsung’s website provides this information. Other specifications like the screen size and camera resolution are unavailable but Exynos 7885’s website reveals the supported specifications.

Exynos 7885

The Samsung Exynos 7885 is an Octa-Core SoC which is manufactured using 14 nm FinFET technology. The chipset has Mali G71 MP2 graphics and it supports SD 3.0 or eMMC 5.1 storage. The chipset has two Cortex A73 cores and six Cortex A53 cores. The Cortex A73 cores are clocked at 2.2 GHz frequency while the Cortex A53 cores are clocked at 1.6 GHz. In terms of connectivity, the chipset supports dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 and GPS. For photography, it supports dual rear cameras of 21.7 MP maximum resolution and 16 MP max resolution for the front cameras.

Galaxy M30 Launch Date

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Samsung has not yet disclosed the launch date of the M30, but the sheer number of launches indicate that the smartphone will launch soon.

December 24, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A10 Might Be The First Samsung Phone With An In-Display Fingerprint Sensor

With a looming threat from Chinese smartphone manufacturers, Samsung has started taking drastic measures to ensure that it stays on top. With competition from Huawei in the global market and players such as Xiaomi beating it in strategic markets such as India, Samsung really needs to step up its game. Earlier reports had suggested that Samsung will be reshuffling its entire smartphone lineup. And also be integrating more features into its budget and mid-range lineup. This might be turning out to be true. As the upcoming Galaxy A10 is said to be the first Samsung device to sport an in-display fingerprint sensor.

The Galaxy A10

The Galaxy A series is the mid-range series from Samsung. Usually, these devices are not as feature loaded as the flagship phones, but lately, Samsung has been changing that. With the Galaxy A7, Samsung rough the concept of triple cameras to its smartphones. It then scaled that concept up by introducing the quad camera Galaxy A9. Additionally,the A9 features gradient back panel, which is a first in Samsung devices. According to a Chinese leaker, the Galaxy A10 will be the first Samsung phone to launch with an in-display fingerprint sensor. Additionally, reports also suggests that an A series phone will run on the Snapdragon 845 SoC from Qualcomm.

While every leak must be taken with a pinch of salt, this one is no different. Firstly, Samsung is said to be using the Ultrasonic fingerprint scanning technology by Qualcomm for its phones. This technology is 3x more expensive than the Optical in display fingerprint sensors. This leak is hard to believe. As using an ultrasonic in display fingerprint reader will make the cost of the smartphone to shoot up drastically.

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Additionally, Samsung might just save the technology for its upcoming flagship Galaxy S10 series. Being the 10th anniversary of the Galaxy S series, they will ensure that they put the best of every technology that they have, into this phone. Not doing so and putting it into an A series phone before that, might just take away the spotlight from the Galaxy S10.

December 24, 2018
Samsung Galaxy A8s Price Revealed
Samsung had launched the Galaxy A8s smartphone earlier this month. The key highlighting feature of the smartphone is its in-display cutout for the front camera. It is the first smartphone in the world to have this. Although the smartphone was launched earlier, Samsung did not reveal its official price. The Galaxy A8s is now listed on JD.com, which is a Chinese retailer and reveals its price.

Design And Features

The Samsung Galaxy A8s has a striking design with a 6.4-inch edge-to-edge screen. The display of the smartphone has a punch-hole, which houses the 24 MP front-facing selfie camera. The earpiece for listening to phone calls is built into the top edge the smartphone. The right side of the Galaxy A8s is occupied by the power button and the volume rocker while a dedicated Bixby button is placed on the left.

The rear of the Galaxy A8s has a triple rear camera setup, fingerprint sensor, and Samsung branding. The rear camera setup consists of triple 24 MP + 10 MP + 5 MP cameras along with an LED flash. The smartphone is powered by a 3,400 mAh battery and it runs on the latest Android 9.0 Pie operating system. Under the hood, the handset features the Octa-Core Snapdragon CPU and Adreno 616 GPU.

For connectivity, the Galaxy A8s supports dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. The Galaxy A8s also has a bunch of sensors which include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, proximity sensor, and a compass.

Storage, Price, And Colours

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The Samsung Galaxy A8s is available in three color options which are Blue, Green and Gray. The smartphone is available in single RAM + ROM configuration for which the price is as follows:
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM – 2999 Yuan (around Rs. 30,500)
December 21, 2018