Category: Samsung

Galaxy Note 10 Will Allegedly Support 20 W Wireless Charging, First On A Samsung Device

With each passing day, more details about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10 lineup surface online. This time details related to the smartphones charging wattage has been revealed by notable tipster @Rquandt.

The source alleged that the upcoming Galaxy Note 10 will support 20 W fast charging which was reassured by a Japanese user. A picture shared by the latter shows a wireless charger which can charge a Samsung smartphone or wearable device with 20 W of maximum power. Surprisingly, not only will upcoming smartphones from the Korean manufacturer be able to take charge at this high wattage but it will also be able to reverse charge other devices at the same rate. Until now, only the Mi Mix 3 can wirelessly charge at 20W but it cannot reverse charge at this high rate.

Besides, the 20 W fast wireless charging, the upcoming flagship grade smartphone will also reportedly support 45 W wired charging which will be fastest on any Samsung smartphone till date. The current leak does not provide any other details about the upcoming Note 10 but they can be derived from past leaks.

Unlike previous generations, the Galaxy Note 10 will be offered in four different variants which include the standard Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+ and Galaxy Note 10 5G. Out of the four devices, the ‘e’ variant will be the most affordable while the ‘5G’ variant will be most expensive.

In terms of looks, the Galaxy Note 10 smartphones will have a punch hole in the display to accommodate the selfie camera. Even though this type of display is also present on the Galaxy S10 lineup, the punch hole on the future smartphones will be considerably smaller. Staple to flagship handsets from Samsung, the upcoming devices will also have AMOLED display.

Under the hood, all four variants of the Galaxy Note 10 lineup will be kitted with the Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9820 SoC which will be dependent on the region the smartphone is sold in. Usually, Samsung devices sold in North America and China have Snapdragon chipset and devices sold in the rest of the regions have Exynos which is likely to happen with the Note 10 lineup as well.

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Other details including the price and camera resolution of Galaxy Note 10 lineup will be revealed at the official launch event which is set to take place on the 7th of July in New York.

July 8, 2019
Samsung Galaxy M30s Live Images Leaked

Samsung is expected to launch a new smartphone in its online-only Galaxy M lineup. This device, purported to be the Galaxy M30s, will be an upgraded variant of the Galaxy M30 launched in the month of February. While a few key details of the handset, including some of its specifications, were previously leaked online; its design remained shrouded in mystery. Now, the images of the exterior casing of the Samsung Galaxy M30s has been leaked online, revealing how the smartphone will look like.

Samsung Galaxy M30s

The Samsung Galaxy M30s will be a mid-range offering from the company. Latest images of the exterior casing of the smartphone reveal it will have a plastic build similar to the Galaxy M30. The upcoming device will have a wider camera cutout than its predecessor and will have a similar fingerprint scanner placement. The right side of the handset will house the volume rockers; while the left is expected to have the power button. The bottom of the smartphone will have a single loudspeaker grille, USB Type C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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Past leaks of the Samsung Galaxy M30s reveal it will run on an octa-core processor with a clock speed of 1.74GHz. It is acknowledged to be the 10nm Exynos 9610 SoC; which is also present in the Samsung Galaxy A50. The chipset consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Mali G72 MP3 GPU. Also present in the handset is 4GB of RAM which is the same as the regular variant. The device runs on the current Android 9 Pie which is likely to be skinned with the company’s OneUI. Unfortunately, more details like the pricing of the handset are unknown at the moment but the sources claim that it may be closer to launch than ever.

July 8, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Fit E Launched In India

In the Q1 of 2019, Samsung announced the Galaxy Fit e smartwatch which is now available for purchase in India. The new fitness tracker is budget offering from the company and it competes with the likes of the Mi Band 3 and the upcoming Mi Band 4. The key distinguishing features of the fitness tracker include a heart rate monitor (HRM) and upto week-long battery life.

Galaxy Fit e Features and Design

The Galaxy Fit e has an elegant design with a rectangle shaped plastic dial and soft rubber straps. The smart band features a 0.74-inch PMOLED display that has a resolution of 128 x 64 px and 193 ppi. It features a 70 mAh inbuilt battery which can be charged via proprietory Pogo Charging dock.

In terms of storage, the Galaxy Fit e packs 128KB of RAM and 4MB of ROM. The device has built-in Bluetooth which can be used to pair with supported devices. Noteworthy, the fitness band is compatible with both iOS and Android devices and users can download Samsung’s application from the respective application stores on either platform.

Click here to buy the Samsung Galaxy Fit e

As previously mentioned the Galaxy Fit e features a HRM (Heart Rate Monitor) which can be used to track the cardiac health of the pattern. Staple to every fitness tracker, it also supports daily step counter, distance covered, calories burned and sleep, monitor. All the information recorded by the device can be synchronised on the application for reviewing at a later date.

The Galaxy Fit e is powered by a 70 mAh battery which can be charged via the rear mounted pogo pins. The device is shipped with a proprietary charger which can be used to top up the battery. Furthermore, it is waterproof upto 50 metres, therefore, users can continue wearing the device while swimming or during rainfalls.

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The Galaxy Fit e is available in three colour options which include Black, White and Yellow. It is available for purchase via both online and offline platforms. The Galaxy Fit e costs Rs 2,490

Click here to buy the Samsung Galaxy Fit e

July 8, 2019
Fake Update App Fools 10 Million Samsung Galaxy Owners
The Google Play Store has been subjected to multiple incidents for unknowingly circulating applications that are ridden with malware or adware. In the lookout for the latest firmware updates, 10 Million Samsung Galaxy smartphone owners downloaded a fake app from the Play Store.

The “Updates For Samsung” application which has now been taken down from the Play Store is not affiliated with Samsung (yet distributing their firmware). Shockingly, the application offered an annual subscription of US $ 34.99 in exchange for allowing users to download the latest software updates in exchange for high-speed downloads which are freely available in fact (explained later).

Besides, the “Updates For Samsung” app did provide free updates but the downloads were capped to 56 kbps. Therefore, it would take days or even weeks to download an update package which would not weigh more than 2 GB. Hence, a large number of users fell for the trap and ended up paying for the subscription.

Adding further to the list of concerns is the fact that payments made to purchase a subscription on “Updates For Samsung” were processed through the companies own website and not Google Play which is usually a case.

Furthermore, the “Updates For Samsung” application was loaded with adware and some users complained that it was extremely resource hungry. One user wrote that it could bring the flagship grade Galaxy S10 to a grinding halt which would require a reboot to return to a functional stage.

In case you did not know, every Samsung smartphone has a built-in update checker which can be used to install the latest firmware update without any additional cost. Following is the method that will allow you to check and update your Samsung Galaxy smartphone:
Find the Settings app among your listed apps and open it.

Look for Software Update in the search tab.

Click Check For Updates

Scroll through Settings and click on Software Update.

If an update is available, click Download.

Once downloaded, press install.

Installing an OTA (Over The Air) update can usually take anywhere between 10 minutes to an hour. Even longer in an rare case.

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Make sure your device is charged enough to run through the complete installation process or keep it connected to a wall charger.

Never press any buttons while the software update is in progress as this can lead to a bricked device.
July 8, 2019
Samsung Announces Galaxy Tab A 8.0 With 5100 mAh Battery
Following the launch of Galaxy Tab S5e and Galaxy Tab 10.1, Samsung has announced another tablet. The new tablet computer is dubbed the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 and is targeted towards the budget consumers.

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 Design and Specs

The front of the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 accommodates an 8 inch TFT display which is surrounded by thick bezels on all four sides. The display panel on the Galaxy Tab 8.0 has a resolution of 1280 x 800 px and 16:10 aspect ratio. The rear of the smartphone has an aluminium construction which houses the company branding and rear-facing camera.

In terms of weight and dimensions, the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 measures 210 x 124.4 x 8 mm and tips the scale at 345 g (Wi-Fi variant). The variant with 4G VoLTE support weighs a tad bit more at 347 g. For photography, the tablet computer features and 8 MP camera on the rear and a 2 MP camera on the front which is placed in the bezel above the display.

The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is offered in a single storage variant which packs 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of ROM. Besides, it also supports memory expansion upto 512 GB via a microSD card. To compliment media consumption on a large screen display, the tablet computer also features dual speakers.

The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is powered by a 5,100 mAh battery which supports 10 w charging. Connectivity options on the device include 802.11 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 and micro USB 2.0. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is equipped with an Octa Core CPU which has a clock speed of 2.0 GHz.

Samsung has not revealed the exact details of the chipset on the tablet, however, past leaks claim that it is a Snapdragon 430 SoC. The price of the Galaxy Tab 8.0 is not yet revealed but is expected to be announced shortly. Going by the specs and features it will be a sub US $ 200 tablet.

Galaxy Tab A 8.0 Quick Specs
- 8-inch (1280×800) 16:10 WXGA TFT display
- Wi-Fi/LTE models
- 2.0 GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 429 processor with Adreno 504 GPU
- 2GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, expandable up to 512GB with microSD
- Android 9.0(Pie)
- 8MP autofocus rear camera
- 2MP front-facing camera
- Accelerometer, Light Sensor
- Dimensions: 210 x 124.4 x 8mm; Weight: 345g(Wi-Fi), 347g(LTE)
- 4G ,WiFi a/b/g/n (2.4 + 5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2 and GPS + GLONASS / Beidou, Micro USB
- 5100mAh battery
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All in all, the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 has a solid construction with modest specifications. Even though the device is not made purposely for gaming, the segment that it is targeted towards would mostly use it for light media consumption and web browsing. Performing day to day tasks on the tablet won’t be a fuss and if Samsung is able to price it aggressively, it could be a big hit amongst users who are looking for a budget offering or a secondary tablet.
July 6, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Owners Accuse Company Of Misleading IP Rating

Anyone who owns a TV will have inadvertently seen a Samsung ad for its Galaxy smartphones. The South Korean company is one of the largest mobile OEM in the world and has the capital to heavily invest in marketing their various products. Problem thereon lies with companies being capable of illustrating their devices with an over-the-top or exaggerated fashion.

Samsung is currently being charged for such a fraud on misleading advertisement by the Australian Government.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has alleged that Samsung is misleading its customers over the nature of its various water resistant smartphones. The ACCC claims that the company has portrayed its handsets in or near unsuitable environments such as swimming pools and oceans since 2016. Furthermore, Samsung reportedly did not have any grounds to illustrate it in an aforementioned manner.

Samsung sells a good portion of its smartphone lineups with IP68 water resistance; this means that it can last in 1.5meters deep water for 30 minutes. However, the ACCC pointed out, that this does not cover all types of water. The tech giant has claimed themselves that the Galaxy S10 isn’t suitable for beach use. Samsung is allegedly attracting customers with false ads that are not suitable for real-world practices. The corrosive nature of water with a high amount of salt is not taken into account in such ads. It can potentially harm the water-resistant devices and cause loses to unaware users.

Galaxy S10

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Samsung is reportedly going to take a stand and stick to its marketing strategies. The company will fight the case against the Government agency’s allegations. It goes to show how large OEMs with massive amounts of capital can potentially opt for unfair business practices at the potential cost of its customers. These practices can go on to harm lower business rivals and other companies. Companies like these do not have such a large sum of monetary funding.

July 5, 2019
Samsung Re-Engineers The Galaxy Fold, May Launch With Galaxy Note 10
Samsung’s first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold was unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event that took place in the month of February. However, due to the display issues faced by early users of the smartphone, Samsung had to push back its launch date. Unfortunately, Samsung could not ship out the devices even at the revised date.

Amidst all the embarrassment that Galaxy Fold has brought to Samsung’s brand image, a latest piece of information suggests, that the company has finally fixed the device which is expected to launch soon.

According to a Bloomberg report, with the latest iteration, Samsung has stretched the protective film that covers the Galaxy Fold’s display and tucked it under the outer bezels. Therefore, it is impossible for a user to peel it, unlike prior which was observed with early units shipped to reviewers. In addition, Samsung has also re-engineered the hinge of the Galaxy Fold which now sits flush with the display. Hence, the second issue that was reported in the form of a visible crease has also been fixed.

Besides, the report states that Samsung is likely to start shipping the major components of the Galaxy Fold (including battery and display) to an assembly plant in Vietnam where it will be put together.

Except for the updated display and consolidating hinge, the updated Galaxy Fold is assumed to retain features as the original device which are as follows:

The Galaxy Fold has an unconventional design which as the name suggests can fold into half. It features two displays out of which one is present on the outside and one on the inside. The company refers the 7.3 inch Dynamic AMOLED foldable panel as ‘Infinity Flex’ which has a resolution of 2152 x 1536 px. On the other hand, the main display measures 4.6-inch diagonally and has an HD+ resolution.

The Galaxy Fold is kitted with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC which is made using a 7nm fabrication process. It contains an Octa-core CPU combined with an Andreno 640 GPU. In terms of storage, the device features 12GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage. It is powered by 2 batteries with a total rated capacity of 4,380mAh. In addition to fast wired charging, it also supports wireless charging.

The Galaxy Fold has a total of six cameras. The triple rear camera setup consists of a 16MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor with a 12MP, f/1.5-2.4 sensor and a 12MP, f/2.4 telephoto sensor. The front camera on the tablet is made up by a 10MP, f/2.2 sensor + 8MP, f/1.9 RGB depth sensor. Additionally, there is a cover camera present above the secondary display with a 10MP f/2.2 sensor. It is offered in four colour options which are as follows:
- Silver
- Black
- Green
- Blue
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Although Samsung has not yet announced the commercial availability date of the Galaxy Fold. It is speculated that the unique handset will make a reappearance along with the Galaxy Note 10 lineup which is set to launch on the 7th of August in New York.
July 3, 2019
Images And Specs Of Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (2019) Leak

After launching the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Tab S5e in the month of June, Samsung may be working on yet another tablet claims a reliable leakster. The upcoming tablet from Samsung will be called the Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019) and its leaked specifications suggest it will be targeted towards the budget segment.

Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019) Design and Specs

According to the source, the Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019) will have an 8-inch display on the front and a metal back. The display panel has a resolution of 1280 x 800 px and is surrounded by significant bezels on all sides. The tablet features a 2 MP camera on the front which is housed in the bezel above the display. The tablet will be kitted with the Snapdragon 429 SoC which consists of Cortex A53 quad core CPU and Adreno 504 GPU.

The Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019) will have 32 GB of inbuilt storage and 2 GB of RAM. The internal storage on the tablet is further expandable via a microSD card. The metal rear panel of the tablet accommodates the company branding and an 8 MP main camera.

The Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019) will be powered by a 5100 mAh battery which is unlikely to support fast charging. Connectivity options on the tablet include Bluetooth 4.2, dual band 802.11 W-Fi, 3.5 mm audio jack and optional 4g VoLTE. The device will run on the latest Android 9 Pie which will be skinned with Samsung’s One UI. As the leaked images exhibit, it will be offered in two colour options which include Silver and Black.

Although the leakster has a consistent track record, however, in order to get the confirmed specs and price, we will have to wait for the official launch whose date is yet to be confirmed by the company.

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To sum it up, the Galaxy Tab A 8 (2019) will be an ultra budget offering in Samsung’s wide variety of Android tablets. Going by its features, it will be priced under the US$ 200 bracket and will mainly be targeted towards developing regions including India.

July 3, 2019
Samsung Is Developing A Smartphone With Expandable Display

Samsung has been working on developing unique smartphones with flexible displays for years now. The company’s first commercially available foldable device arrived as the Galaxy Fold. However, the device had failed even before it had launched due to fundamental functional flaws within its design. Reports have since surfaced state that the tech giant is already planning on other foldable devices and now even an expandable display smartphone.

The South Korean company has already patented the expandable display designs for a laptop. Furthermore, The latest patent showcases a unique new design for the upcoming rollable display smartphone. Schematics of the device show a retractable flexible display on a smartphone. The screen on this device is capable of being pulled out via a rolling mechanism, which may be automatic. Once fully extended the device will see a three times growth in screen size.

The mechanism is enabled through a combination of moving rails with Samsung’s flexible screen. Basically, one can carry the device in a compact form factor until they eventually require it. The phone will look like any other modern handset once in its smaller state although with rounded corners. The rollable smartphone has noticeable bezels on the top and bottom that house the necessary sensors like camera, earpiece and fingerprint scanner. These wide borders will also house the motor that runs the rolling mechanism.

The frame of the rolling mechanism flank the left and right side and also provide a grip for when users unroll the phone. When seen from the back, supporting rails are revealed when the Samsung device is completely extended. The rails should provide support for the moving mechanism while fitting into slots perfectly, making it appear seamless. It is sceptical just how practical the system will be in real-world practice; as dust and wear and tear may negatively affect the system. Damage or bends on any of the rail will also cause it to be imperfect and not fall back into place correctly once retracted.

The smartphones design form factor will allow for a great content viewing experience for the user. If the device is unveiled one of the notable things offered would be a better multi-media consumption via Samsung’s vibrant AMOLED panels. The company has yet to make any statement on any one of its many patents that have shown such unique designs or functionality.

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The implications of such technology are huge. Products like these pave the way for industry-wide innovation that pushes the limits of technology. A couple of years ago technology such as these were unthinkable, now they are becoming a part of our reality. Soon, Samsung would again bring revolutionary devices to the electronics industry. Unfortunately, a due date, price and any other form of specifications cannot be discerned currently. Updates will be posted as and when they are available.

July 2, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A30s Spotted On GeekBench

Samsung has been known to offer a beefier version of its existing smartphone offerings later down the road. These refreshed versions of launched lineups often seek to boost sales, while carrying an improved version of the successful handsets. Now, A fresh report states that a Samsung Galaxy A30s might be under development carrying the model number SM-A307FN.

The South Korean company is claimed to be working on a new Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307FN) after being spotted on Geekbench. The software is used as a benchmarking tool to measure various levels of handset capabilities and raw computing power. Furthermore, a mysterious Samsung smartphone was seen on the platform that carried a model number relatively similar to the one given to the Galaxy A30 (SM-A305).

Specification

Test scores seen at the Geekbench listing point at the Samsung Galaxy A30s being similarly equipped to the Galaxy A30. The device will sport the 14nm Exynos 7904 octa-core processor just like the Galaxy A30 alongside 3GB of RAM. Only this variant has been seen so far but a 4GB model is also expected to make an appearance. The Galaxy A40 was powered by a 4,000mAh battery that was capable of 15W fast charging, which might also be seen on the newer variant.

According to the report, Samsung Galaxy A30s scores nearly identical scores on the benchmarking software. The device scored 1,322 points in the single score test while reaching 4,116 points in the multi-core test. It is probable that the upcoming Galaxy A series entry will feature improvements in different areas. The Galaxy A30 had a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with 3GB or 4GB of RAM coupled with 32 and 64GB of ROM respectively.

It can be speculated that the Samsung Galaxy A30s might improve on the photographic capabilities of the original budget smartphone. The Galaxy A30 featured a dual camera setup on the rear, 16MP + 5MP. The primary sensor had an f/1.7 aperture, while the front-facing camera is a 16MP shooter with an f/2.0 aperture. It was a capable device, however, not a class-leading budget smartphone. The upcoming handset could potentially improve these specs or in a surprising move feature a triple camera on a budget.

Price and Availability

Samsung Galaxy A30s could potentially be priced identically to the Galaxy A30. The standard version was launched on 28th February 2019 alongside the Galaxy A50 and was priced at INR 16,999. The A30s could potentially be priced similarly or slightly higher than the aforementioned price. The Galaxy A30 was launched in India so its improved variant is also expected to be available in the country.

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The tech giant is one of the largest smartphone manufacturers in the world. It has a global reach that caters to every category and price range of smartphone ranging from unique foldable phones to budget devices. The new addition to the A series is welcomed entry as more options on the lower bracket always gives more choice to prospective buyers. More information should be available in the arriving weeks and updates will follow suit.

July 2, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Note 5G Will Have A 3D Camera For Depth Sensing
Samsung is bracing for the launch of its latest smartphone lineup which will be called the Galaxy Note 10. The upcoming handset lineup will be revealed on the 7th of August at the Galaxy Unpacked event which is set to take place in New York. Unlike past iterations, the upcoming device will be available in four variants which will allegedly be called the Galaxy Note 10e, Galaxy Note 10+, Galaxy Note 10 5g and standard Galaxy Note 10.

A month before the official launch, a distinguishing camera feature of the high-end Galaxy Note 5G has been revealed by freshly granted trademark. The said trademark is filed with UK IPO (Intelectual Property Office) under the category 9 which associates with “camera for generating virtual 3D images“. This suggests that the Galaxy Note 5G will incorporate a ToF (Time Of Flight) camera sensor which was last seen on the Galaxy s10 5G.

For users who are unaware, A ToF camera uses infrared light (lasers invisible to human eyes) to determine depth information. The ToF sensor emits a light signal, which hits the subject and returns to the sensor. The time it takes to bounce back is then measured and provides depth mapping capabilities on any device incorporating them. This is somewhat similar to how a bat senses its surroundings with the help of ultrasonic sound.

The ToF sensors can capture up to 160fps (frames per second), therefore modern day smartphones that support live background blur feature, especially while capturing videos can largely benefit from this type of sensor.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Leaked

Besides, another notable feature that the camera on the Galaxy Note 10 5G is reported to have is a variable aperture which was first seen with the Galaxy S10. However, the upcoming device will support three different stops, which is a step up from Galaxy S10 5G’s two f stops. The variable aperture on the Galaxy S10 supports f/1.5 and f/2.4, while the Note 10 5G will also support an additional f/1.8. The variable aperture settings can be used to capture high-quality images in underexposed or overexposed (too dark or too bright) lighting conditions. In a scenario with too less light, the aperture can be set to the lowest setting f/1.5 and vice versa.

Prior leaks (1,2) and assumptions suggest that the Galaxy Note 10 5G will have the following specifications:
- Chipset: Snapdragon 855, Exynos 9820 (region dependent)
- Display: 6.7 inch, Super AMOLED, Punch Hole
- RAM: upto 12 GB
- ROM: upto 1 TB
- Camera: 12 MP + 12 MP + 16 MP + ToF 3D Camera
- Battery: 4,500 mAh
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To get exact details and price of the Galaxy Note 10 lineup including the 5G variant, we will have to wait patiently as the smartphones are set to launch early next month.
July 1, 2019
Made In India Samsung Galaxy Fold To Launch Soon
Samsung’s first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold was announced in the month of February. However, due to some display issues encountered by early reviewers of the device, Samsung had to push the commercial availability of the innovative handset to a future date.

According to a fresh claim made by a reliable source, Samsung will manufacture the high end smartphone in India and the mass production of the device has already begun. Subsequently, the Galaxy Fold is expected to go on sale by the end of July.

The claim of Galaxy Fold’s availability goes in line with the statement made by a senior Samsung executive. In the month of June, the aforementioned executive claimed that all the issues on the Galaxy Fold have been resolved and the device will soon hit the shelves.

Speaking of the Galaxy Fold’s availability in India, it is expected to be launched in the country only after the launch in major markets like the US which as previously mentioned is expected to happen by the end of this month. Therefore, Indian consumers who are waiting for the Galaxy Fold could expect to get their hands on one, sometime in the month of August.

To recall, following are the features of the Galaxy Fold:

The Galaxy Fold has a unique design which as the name suggests can fold into half. It features two displays out of which one is present on the outside and one on the inside. The company refers the 7.3 inch Dynamic AMOLED foldable panel as ‘Infinity Flex’ which has a resolution of 2152 x 1536 px. On the other hand, the main display measures 4.6-inch diagonally and has an HD+ resolution.

The Galaxy Fold is kitted with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC which is made using a 7nm fabrication process. It contains an Octa-core CPU combined with an Andreno 640 GPU. In terms of storage, the device features 12GB of RAM and 512GB of onboard storage. It is powered by 2 batteries with a total rated capacity of 4,380mAh. In addition to fast wired charging, it also supports wireless charging.

The Galaxy Fold has a total of six cameras. The triple rear camera setup consists of a 16MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide sensor with a 12MP, f/1.5-2.4 sensor and a 12MP, f/2.4 telephoto sensor. The front camera on the tablet is made up by a 10MP, f/2.2 sensor + 8MP, f/1.9 RGB depth sensor. Additionally, there is a cover camera present above the secondary display with a 10MP f/2.2 sensor. It is offered in four colour options which are as follows:
- Silver
- Black
- Green
- Blue
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Finally, in order to verify the claims about the launch of the Galaxy Fold, we will have to wait until Samsung releases an official statement.
July 1, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A90 With Triple Cameras Leak

Samsung’s Galaxy A90 has been the centre of various rumours (1,2) that have been rather convoluting. Initial reports had pointed at the device being the Galaxy A80 renamed for different countries while a fresher rumour claimed it to be an entry to the upcoming Galaxy R series. The latest leaks report that the Galaxy A90 is real and will, in fact, launch in two variants.

And in another addition, one of both likely called #GalaxyA90 (SM-A908) comes with a FHD+ sAMOLED Infinity-U display…
— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) June 29, 2019

According to the famous leakster OnLeaks, The Galaxy A90 is said to ship in two variants with their model numbers being SM-A905 and SM-A908. One of these will likely be a “Pro” variant with beefier specs. Furthermore, the higher specced variant could also be the first A series smartphone to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset. It is unclear what the standard Galaxy A90 would house but it will most probably be a mid-range chipset like the Snapdragon 730G as found in the Galaxy A80.

The biggest leaks to arrive is regarding the camera of the Galaxy A90 duo. SM-A905 is reportedly equipped with a triple camera set up consisting of a 48MP+12MP+5MP sensors with the new “Tilt OIS” feature. Similarly, the SM-A908 variant also sports the same setup but with different sensors, namely a 48MP+8MP+5MP configuration. Unlike the Galaxy A80, the leak suggests that the upcoming pair of smartphones will not feature any special form of motorized mechanism. Hence, no swivels and rotating cameras.

Samsung Galaxy A70

Additionally, the Galaxy A90’s SM-A908 variant is reported to receive an FHD+ SuperAMOLED Infinity-U display. Both the upcoming devices are said to be sized identically, with a 6.7-inch screen. On the other hand, the high-end SM-A905 is assumed to have a QHD panel with a punch hole.

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Shockingly, the leak claims that only the affordable variant of the Galaxy A90 will receive 5G networking which will be skipped on the elder sibling. Samsung might be trying to make an appeal for the higher bandwidth on lower priced devices. This will seek to make the cost of entry to the new network more affordable. The move will likely compete with other OEMs that are equipping 5G modems on their affordable lineups. Samsung brought the first true 5G phone and is now seeking to win the race in lower price segments as well. Unfortunately, finer details are not available as even Samsung has yet to make any official statements regarding the Galaxy A90. Updates will be provided in the arriving weeks.

July 1, 2019
First Live Images Of The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Surface

Earlier this year, Samsung launched the tenth iteration of the Galaxy S series of smartphones which carry the “Galaxy S10” branding. Following the successful launch of S10 lineup, Samsung is bracing for the launch of another flagship lineup of handsets, the Galaxy Note 10.

Samsung Galaxy S10+

Unlike past years, the company will launch multiple variants of the 10th Gen Galaxy Note. The upcoming devices will allegedly be called the Galaxy Note 10e, Galaxy Note 10+, Galaxy Note 10 5G and the standard Galaxy Note 10.

Renders of the upcoming smartphones based on rumours and claims have previously surfaced on the internet. But with the latest leak, the actual images of Galaxy Note 10+ have been revealed by a user on the micro-blogging website, Twitter.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Punch Hole Camera

The leaked images of the Galaxy Note 10+ exhibit a smartphone with large screen display which is surrounded by insignificant bezels. Noteworthy, it also presents a punch hole selfie camera in the display which goes in line with the previously leaked screen protectors.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Front

The Tweet consists of three images, out of which the first one clearly shows that the high end Galaxy Note 10 will be called Galaxy Note 10+ and not Galaxy Note 10 Pro which some reports in the past claimed.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Rear

The third image shared by the leakster reveals the rear of the Galaxy Note 10+. Although the image is very blurred, it can be derived that the smartphone will have a quad rear camera setup which past renders have shown.

The current leak does not provide any specifications of the Galaxy Note 10+ but they can be extracted from past leaks which were previously mentioned.

The Galaxy Note 10+ is reported to sport a 6.6 inch display which will house an under display fingerprint sensor. Also, it is claimed to have a piezoelectric sensor built in, therefore, the whole display can be used as an earpiece for listening to phone calls.

In terms of chipset, the Galaxy Note 10+ is destined to feature the Snapdragon 855 or the Exynos 9820 SoC which will depend on the region. The device is reported to feature a 4500 mAh battery which will support fast charging of 25 W or upwards.

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All in all, the Galaxy Note 10+ looks like unique handset with visionary design and top notch features. In order to get precise details of the smartphone including price and features, we will have to wait for Samsung to officially publicise them at the launch event which is expected to happen in the second week of August.

June 29, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Leaked In Images

Korean technology giant Samsung rebranded its wearable lineup by dropping the “Gear” label to adopting the iconic “Galaxy” moniker; starting from last year’s Galaxy Watch smartwatch. The company then launched a slew of devices under the new brand name, including the Galaxy Watch Active launched in the month of February this year. It is a fitness-focused wearable and a separate device from the original Galaxy Watch. Now, images of its successor, purportedly called the Galaxy Watch Active 2 have been leaked online.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2

As mentioned above, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 will be a successor to the smartwatch released a few months ago. The design of the wearable revealed in the image is reminiscent of its predecessor, albeit with a few changes. Unlike the previous generation, the home/power button is round in shape; while the back button on the top right is rectangular. A red circle is also visible in one of the images; which is claimed to be just a design quirk. Over at the back, the device has a new design, with it sporting a circular ring around the heart rate sensor.

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In terms of specifications, it has been revealed that the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 will have two variants; one with LTE support and one with support for just Wi-Fi networks. The former will be powered by a 340mAh battery while the latter will be provided with a 237mAh cell. The smartwatch is said to ship with OneUI version 1.5, which is supposedly a considerable improvement over the current version 1.0. Unfortunately more details like the features and the launch date of the Galaxy Watch Active 2 are not known yet. However, the leaked images suggest the device is ready for primetime. While it is arguable that a four-month-old wearable does not need a successor, we trust Samsung to know better; and hope that the update is worth the asking price.

June 29, 2019