Samsung announces the Galaxy Z Fold 2 with full screen display, customizable hinge, UTG

The Samsung Galaxy Fold will be remembered for giving birth to the consumer-ready foldable smartphone category. The phone was massively hyped leading up to its launch, for good reason too, but it met with an unfortunate set of events that forced Samsung to take the product back to the drawing board. Samsung returned with some improvements, and the Galaxy Fold took off from there. Samsung then experimented with another foldable form factor through the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, which continued to capture everyone’s attention. Samsung now has two good products to learn from, and they are back again in the foldable segment with its latest offering. Meet the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, Samsung’s latest foldable flagship.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: Specifications

Specification	Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
Dimensions & Weight	Folded: 159.2 x 68 x 16.8 mm Unfolded: 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9 mm 279g
Display	Outer Display: 6.23″ HD+ Super AMOLED 2,260 x 816 pixels 25:9 aspect ratio Infinity-O 60Hz refresh rate HDR10+ support Inner Display: 7.6″ FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 2,208 x 1,768 pixels 5:4 aspect ratio Infinity-O 120Hz refresh rate Dynamic refresh rate HDR10+ support
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus
RAM & Storage	12GB LPDDR5 + 256GB
Battery & Charging	4,500 mAh 25W wired fast charging 11W wireless charging Reverse wireless charging
Fingerprint sensor	Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
Rear Camera	Primary: 12MP, f/1.8, OIS Secondary: 12MP, f/2.2, ultra-wide-angle Tertiary: 12MP, f/2.4, telephoto
Front Camera	Folded: 10MP, f/2.2, fixed focus Unfolded: 10MP, f/2.2, fixed focus
Other Features	Folding design 5G: SA, NSA, mmWave
Android Version	Android 10 with One UI

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: Design

The design of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is an iteration over the Galaxy Fold design, and this is immediately noticeable. On the inner display, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 removes the large notch and replaces it with a single hole punch centered in the top right half. The bezels on the inner display are also thinner than on the Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip. On the outer display, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 features a display that fills up one full part of the phone, instead of the previous small display with huge bezels.

On the front, as mentioned, there is a new all-screen display. It is now a full-screen 6.23-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 2,260 x 816 pixels. This is a very tall 25:9 aspect ratio. In the top center of the display, there is a small hole punch housing the 10MP selfie camera. The larger display is expected to bring in much-needed utility to the phone in its closed state.

The main display has now been increased from 7.2-inches to 7.59-inches with a resolution of 2,208 x 1,768 pixels. Instead of using a thin polymer layer like the Galaxy Fold, Samsung has opted to use Ultra Thin Glass. This is a great improvement over the previous Galaxy Fold. Samsung also replaced the long notch housing the two selfie cameras and a few sensors with under-display sensors and a single hole punch housing a 10MP selfie camera. The end result is a much cleaner and more immersive experience on both the inner and outer display.

Just like the current Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 will have a bit of a gap when folded. This isn’t a bad thing, though. This gap is needed for Samsung’s Ultra Thin Glass to fold over without breaking. The gap also makes the phone easier to open. If it were closed fully flush, it would also be harder to open than other flip/foldable phones. The build materials on the phone include the typical glass and metal sandwich, albeit adapted for use on the foldable form factor of course with the hinge.

The hinge will be sharing the same Flex Mode feature like the Galaxy Z Flip. This means you’ll be able to open it between a 90° and 120° angle and the display will be able to stay in place. You will be able to use this to help record videos or whatever other use cases you may think of.

The Galaxy Z Flip will come in two main colors: Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black. Both colors use a soft-touch matte texture on the back glass. There will also be a limited edition Thom Browne edition. Thom Browne, a fashion designer based out of New York City, partnered with Samsung to design a Galaxy Z Flip and is partnering again for the Galaxy Z Fold 2. The Thom Browne Galaxy Z Fold 2 bundle should come with custom-designed pair of Galaxy Buds Live, a Galaxy Watch 3, and a custom case.

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a fingerprint scanner, though it no longer exists under the display. Instead, it is a capacitive fingerprint scanner placed on the side of the phone and doubling up as the power button. The volume rockers are positioned above the power button. There is no Bixby button, which hasn’t been present since the past few Samsung flagships.

As a highlight, Samsung will be letting you customize the hinge color on the Galaxy Z Fold 2. This ability will be exclusive to Samsung.com only and is likely to be further restricted by regions. On Samsung.com, you can either op for the original, matching Mystic Bronze or Mystic Black hinge colors. Or if you want to customize, you can opt for a Ruby Red, Rich Gold, Platinum Silver, or Sapphire Blue hinge on the Mystic Bronze or Mystic Black body.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: Display

The display on the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is very different from the Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip in terms of actual size, aspect ratio, and the layer over the OLED. Samsung is employing a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with support for HDR10+ and 120hz. It will use an LTPO backplane for an adaptive refresh rate between 1hz and 120hz, depending on what you are doing.

The display will be layered in Samsung’s “Ultra Thin Glass”. This is basically a very thin glass layer that can bend. The Galaxy Z Flip was the first device with Ultra Thin Glass, and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the second. Samsung also changed the display structure a bit. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 has a new UMC (under-metal cushion), along with a thicker PL (protective layer). This protective layer isn’t the Ultra Thin Glass but instead a polymer layer on top of that. The new display stack goes from PL, UTG, display panel, to UMC.

The front display will be a 6.23-inch HD+ Super AMOLED display. This will be a full-screen display, so very minimal bezel on the front. It will support HDR10+ but will only have a 60hz refresh rate.

All around, there are a bunch of fantastic improvements over the original Galaxy Fold.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2: Camera

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 camera setup is very similar to the Samsung Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 but not exactly the same. It has a rear 12MP wide camera with a 1.8μm pixel size, 2PD OIS, with an aperture of f/1.8. The ultra-wide camera is a 12MP sensor with a pixel size of 1.12μm with an aperture of f/2.2. The most interesting sensor is actually the telephoto. That’s because it isn’t the 64MP found in the Galaxy S20 or Galaxy Note 20. Instead, Samsung is using a 12MP with a pixel size of 1.0μm and an aperture of f/2.2. This means no Space Zoom, so 10x zoom at most, and no 8K video recording.

The two front-facing cameras (i.e. one on the outer display and one on the inner display) are the same. They are both 10MP sensors with a 1.22μm pixel size and f/2.2 apertures. Both cameras will support 4K 30fps and 4K 60fps recording at 16:9 and 21:9 aspect ratios. Other than that, expect the same selfie camera experience as the Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy S20, and Galaxy Note 20.

Other Specifications

As with every phone, the specifications are important. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is no exception, and Samsung has ensured that the phone qualifies for being called a flagship. The SoC in the phone is the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus, so you are getting the best set of specifications possible for this year. There is also 12GB LPDDR5 RAM onboard, and 256GB UFS storage. The total storage is down from what was offered on the original Galaxy Fold, but this is likely to let the phone maintain its price point.

Samsung is also packing in a 4500mAh battery for good measure, going along with a dual battery setup as they did on the original Galaxy Fold. The phone also supports wireless charging, reverse wireless charging, and 25W wired charging.

Software – OneUI with Android 10

The software on the Galaxy Z Fold 2 will be basically stock One UI 2.1 based on Android 10. It will have all the same software features as present on previous Samsung flagships.

Something else Samsung has done is add a new sensor to track the angle the phone is folded at. Since it can free lock into any angle between 90° and 180°, the phone needs to know which angle it’s at to be able to adapt the software to fit. Developers will be able to use a Samsung SDK to integrate this mode into their applications.

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Samsung officially launches the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, its latest flagships

After months of leaks of specifications and renders, the moment is finally upon us. At Samsung Unpacked 2020 – held online-only due to the COVID-19 pandemic this year – Samsung has finally taken the wraps off five new devices: the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Tab S7+, Galaxy Buds Live and the Galaxy Watch 3, marking this as one of its most significant events in recent memory. In this article, we take a look at the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — the newest Samungs flagships for 2020.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: Specifications

Specification	Samsung Galaxy Note 20	Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Dimensions & Weight	161.6 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm 194g	164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm 213g
Display	6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 2400 x 1080 Flat display 60Hz refresh rate HDR10+ support Gorilla Glass 5 Infinity-O Display	6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 3088 x 1440 Curved display 120Hz refresh rate Adaptive refresh rate support HDR10+ support Gorilla Glass 7 Infinity-O Display
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus, or Exynos 990	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus, or Exynos 990
RAM & Storage	8GB LPDDR5 + 128GB UFS 3.0 No microSD card expansion slot	12GB LPDDR5 + 128GB UFS 3.1 12GB + 512GB Dedicated microSD card slot for expansion up to 1TB
Battery & Charging	4,300mAh 25W wired fast charging support 15W wireless charging support Reverse wireless charging support	4,500mAh 25W wired fast charging support 15W wireless charging support Reverse wireless charging support
Rear Camera	Primary: 12MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, 1/1.76″ sensor Secondary: 12MP, f/2.2, ultra-wide-angle, 120° FoV Tertiary: 64MP, f/2.0, telephoto, 3x Hybrid Optic Zoom	Primary: 108MP, f/1.8, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS, 1/33″ sensor Secondary: 12MP, f/2.2, ultra-wide-angle, 120° FoV Tertiary: 12MP, f/3.0, telephoto camera, 5x Optical zoom
Front Camera	10MP, f/2.2, 1.22µm	10MP, f/2.2, 1.22µm
Connectivity	5G: NSA, SA, Sub6/mmWave LTE: Enhanced 4×4 MIMO, Up to 7CA, LTE Cat.20 – Up to 2Gbps Download / Up to 200Mbps Upload Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz + 5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type-C NFC MST GNSS: GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou	5G: NSA, SA, Sub6/mmWave LTE: Enhanced 4×4 MIMO, Up to 7CA, LTE Cat.20 – Up to 2Gbps Download / Up to 200Mbps Upload Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz + 5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM Bluetooth 5.0 USB Type-C NFC MST GNSS: GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
Other Features	S Pen: 5.8 x 4.35 x 105.08 mm 3.04g Bluetooth enabled Up to 24 hrs of battery standby 4096 pressure levels 0.7mm pen tip diameter IP68 IP68 dust and water resistance In-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Wireless DeX support	S Pen: 5.8 x 4.35 x 105.08 mm 3.04g Bluetooth enabled Up to 24 hrs of battery standby 4096 pressure levels 0.7mm pen tip diameter IP68 IP68 dust and water resistance In-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Wireless DeX support Ultra Wide Band (UWB) chip for device-to-device connections and fast file transfers
Android Version	One UI 2.5 based on Android 10	OneUI 2.5 based on Android 10
Colors	Mystic Green Mystic Bronze Mystic Gray	Mystic Bronze (matte) Mystic Black (glossy) Mystic White (glossy)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are Samsung’s flagships for the second half of 2020 and represent the pinnacle of consumer-ready technology in the conventional smartphone form factor. These phones come with class-leading technologies and include the S Pen as the signature highlight feature that differentiates the Galaxy Note series from the Galaxy S series.

Design and Display

For the design, the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra have a similar design inspiration, but they have their subtle differences. For starters, the boxy “Note” look is retained on both the devices, reminiscent of their predecessors. This year too, we have two Note devices, but the naming has changed to indicate a more significant delta between the two variants.

The vanilla Galaxy Note 20 is a more humble flagship, with Samsung choosing to opt for “glasstic” as the build material of choice, meaning the phone is built out of a polycarbonate back that feels like matte glass to the touch. This swap of materials also allows the device to weigh lighter than it would have with the conventional glass and metal sandwich build. This device also comes with a 6.7″ FHD+ Super AMOLED flat display, and a disappointing 60Hz refresh rate that is unbecoming of any phone that aims to call itself a flagship in 2020. Gorilla Glass 5 on the front ensures that you do not scratch your phone as easily.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is more ambitious. You get the glass and metal sandwich design, as you see on many premium smartphones. Some color variants have a matte finish on the rear glass, while others have a glossy finish. The front is occupied by a 6.9″ QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED curved display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Samsung is touting the Adaptive refresh rate capabilities on the Note 20 Ultra, which will allow the phone to adjust its refresh rate according to the content dynamically — going down to 1Hz for the Always-On Display, hovering at 24Hz for movies, and varying between 30 to 120Hz for gaming as needed. This should have a good effect on the battery life on the device. Unfortunately, you are still restricted to choosing between 120Hz on FHD + or 60Hz on QHD+ — you still can’t have both. There is also Gorilla Glass 7 on the front, promising better scratch as well as drop protection.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

SoC, RAM, Storage and other hardware specifications

The Note 20 series are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus in the USA and some other regions, or the Exynos 990 globally. You get copious amounts of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.0 storage on the vanilla variant and UFS 3.1 on the Ultra. While the Galaxy Note 20 does not feature a microSD card for expansion, the Ultra supports expansion up to 1TB.

Both the phone variants come with an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, as well as IP68 certification for dust and water resistance. Battery sizes vary because of the difference in size, with 4,300 mAh capacity on the vanilla Galaxy Note 20 and 4,500 mAh capacity on the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. On both the phones, you also get 25W wired fast charging support, as well as 15W wireless fast charging support, as well as reverse wireless charging support.

Galaxy Note 20 Camera

The rear camera is another big differentiator between the two models. The vanilla Galaxy Note 20 gets a 12MP primary camera with OIS, along with a 64MP telephoto camera and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera. This setup should serve the needs of most users very well, but it isn’t as ambitious as other Samsung devices we have seen this year.

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, on the other hand, comes with a 108MP primary camera with OIS and laser autofocus. There is a 12MP telephoto camera with 4x optical zoom, as well as a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera.

Pro video mode on both the phones will allow you to select the audio input. This way, you can choose a specific microphone on the device, or any other microphones connected through Bluetooth or USB.

The front camera on both the phones is the same 10MP sensor resting within the punch-hole.

S Pen and Wireless DeX

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Note device without the S Pen. The S Pen now claims to have a latency as low as 8ms, which sounds great. It also now supports Air Actions with more specific actions to go home, go back, use smart select, and to screen write, in addition to its scrolling and air pointer functions. The S Pen itself has a 0.7mm pen tip diameter, 4096 pressure levels, and promises up to 24hrs of battery standby.

The S Pen also works as a mouse input for Wireless DeX. Wireless DeX is the next iteration of Samsung’s phone-desktop solution, letting you use the smartphone as a CPU replacement for your desktop needs. As the name implies, wireless DeX is DeX, but now wireless. You can connect your device wirelessly to a Smart TV and manage both the TV and the phone simultaneously.

Ultra-Wide Band Chip

Another neat addition on the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is the Ultra-Wide Band chip. The Ultra-Wide Band chip enables faster device-to-device connections and, subsequently, faster file transfers. You can point the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra at another Note 20 Ultra (or other future Samsung phones with the UWB chip) to prioritize connecting to that particular device, taking advantage of the precise, indoor positioning features enabled by the technology. Samsung says that in the future, UWB will be used for more accurate AR technology and may even allow you to unlock your home using your phone as a digital key.

Sadly, the regular Galaxy Note 20 does not come with the Ultra-Wide Band chip.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 / Note 20 Ultra: Pricing and Availability

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 will be available in Mystic Green, Mystic Bronze, and Mystic Gray color variants. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will be available in Mystic Bronze (matte), Mystic Black (glossy), and Mystic White (glossy) color variants.

USA

Pricing for the Galaxy Note 20 series is as follows:

• Samsung Galaxy Note 20: $999
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 256GB: $1,299
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 512GB: $1,399

Pre-orders for the smartphones begin from August 6, 2020, at 12.01 am ET for the USA, while open sales start from August 21, 2020. The Note 20 series will be widely available in carrier-specific and Unlocked by Samsung versions through Samsung.com, carriers, and online retailers.

Between August 6 and August 20, consumers who pre-order can get $100/$150 Samsung Credit, respectively, which can be redeemed on other Samsung products. Consumers can also get a Galaxy Note 20 for $9.73 a month or a Note 20 Ultra for $18.07 a month with eligible trade-in valued up to $650 on Samsung.com. Consumers who purchase Galaxy Note 20 or Note 20 Ultra from Samsung.com using their Samsung Money by SoFi account will receive an additional 7.5% discount.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20

Unleash the power of the next Galaxy with the new Galaxy Note 20, which comes equipped with an octa-core Snapdragon or Exynos processor, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There's also a triple camera setup features two 12MP cameras and a 64MP telephoto, as well as a 10MP front camera, 6.7-inch display, and 4,300mAh battery. Pre-order from Friday to get it on release day, August 20!

From $999 at Samsung

Pre-order offer: PowerA’s new MOGA XP5-X+ Bluetooth gaming controller, and Xbox Game Pass subscription for 3-months

The newly launched MOGA XP5-X Plus Bluetooth Controller and a free Xbox Game Pass subscription for 3-months form one of the bundles that you can redeem your pre-order offer credit towards. Samsung is positioning both the phones as gaming smartphones, so this bundle will likely attract gamers. However, note that this Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Bundle offering is dependent on regions.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Accessories & Cases

No Samsung flagship launch would be complete without a bunch of official first-party cases from Samsung. If you wanted a few options, Samsung has you covered with a range of official first-party accessories. We’ve also rounded up the Best Galaxy Note 20 cases into a handy guide for you!

These cases for the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are:

• Clear Protective Cover — Black, White
• Protective Standing Cover — Black, White
• Kvadrat Cover (recycled materials) — Grey, Red
• LED View Cover — Black, Pink, White
• Clear View Cover — Black, Pink, White
• Leather Cover — Black, Green, Brown
• Silicone Cover — Black, Pink, White

These cases retail separately with pricing and availability changing across regions.

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Samsung launches Galaxy Watch 3 with ECG, blood pressure monitoring, and more

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Series offers one of the best smartwatch experiences for Android users and the company is dialing things up a notch with its latest Galaxy Watch 3. Unveiled alongside the Galaxy Note 20 series at the recently concluded Galaxy Unpacked event, the new Galaxy Watch 3 brings more to the table than most other premium smartwatches out there.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3: Specifications

Specifications	Samsung Galaxy Watch 3
Dimensions & Weight	41mm: 41.0 x 42.5 x 11.3 mm, 48g 45mm: 45.0 x 46.2 x 11.1mm, 53g
Display	41mm: 1.2″ Super AMOLED Corning Gorilla Glass DX 45mm: 1.4″ Super AMOLED Corning Gorilla Glass DX
Watchband size	Large: 22.0 x 130.0 x 9.4mm Small: 20.0 x 115.0 x 9.4mm
Memory	1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage
Connectivity	LTE Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz Bluetooth v5.0
Other features	2 physical buttons Rotating bezel Mic Linear Motor Speaker
Sensors	8 LED photoplethysmography (PPG) Electrocardiogram (ECG) Accelerometer (up to 32G) Gyroscope Barometer Ambient light
NFC Payments	Yes, Samsung Pay
Battery	41mm: 247mAh 45mm: 340mAh
Durability	5ATM + IP68/ MIL-STD-810G
OS	Tizen Based Wearable OS 5.5
Colors	41mm: Mystic Bronze, Mystic Silver 45mm: Mystic Silver, Mystic Black Band: Black Leather, Pink Leather (41mm only)

In terms of design, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 looks more or less like its predecessor. It still features a circular dial with a rotating bezel on the outside and it’s crafted with premium materials that rival luxury timepieces. But while Samsung may not have made a ton of changes to the design, the company has included a bunch of new features on the inside.

For starters, the new Galaxy Watch 3 offers all of the wellness and fitness tracking features that you’d find on an older Galaxy Watch. On top of that, the Galaxy Watch 3 includes support for ECG and blood pressure monitoring (limited to South Korea), on-demand VO2 max and SPO2 readings, real-time heart rate monitoring, and a new Trip Detection feature that can automatically send out a customizable SOS message in case you take a hard fall.

In combination with the Samsung Health app, the Galaxy Watch 3 claims to be your perfect fitness companion, offering advanced coaching tools, sleep scoring to maximize recovery, and video workouts to help you achieve your fitness goals without a dedicated trainer. As with previous iterations of the Galaxy Watch, the latest wearable from Samsung also lets you receive notifications, reply to messages, and make contactless transactions using Samsung Pay.

The Galaxy Watch 3 packs in a 247mAh/340mAh battery, depending on the size, which is capable of keeping the smartwatch up and running for a couple of days on a single charge. The smartwatch runs Samsung’s proprietary Tizen-based Wearable OS v5.5, which is compatible with both Android and iOS devices.

Pricing and Availability

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 will be available in Bluetooth and LTE variants in two dial sizes — 41mm and 45mm. The Bluetooth variants have been priced at $399.99 and $429.99, while the LTE variants have been priced at $449.99 and $479.99. All variants will be available starting from August 6th in the US and users will be able to choose from a couple of color options for each dial size.

The 41mm Galaxy Watch 3 will be available in Mystic Bronze and Mystic Silver, while the 45mm variant will be available in Mystic Silver and Mystic Black. The watch will be available for purchase on Samsung’s website, and through major retailers and carriers in the US.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live with ANC, 28-hour battery life launched at $169

At the recently concluded Galaxy Unpacked launch event, Samsung has finally lifted the covers off the all-new Galaxy Note 20 series, the Galaxy Z Fold 2, the Galaxy Tab S7 series, and the Galaxy Watch 3. Along with these devices, Samsung also unveiled the new Galaxy Buds Live that we’ve seen in countless leaks and rumors over the last couple of months. Samsung’s latest TWS earphones are a major step up from the Galaxy Buds+ from earlier this year and they offer an all-new design, active noise cancellation, and up to 28 hours of battery life.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live: Specifications

Specification	Samsung Galaxy Buds Live
Dimensions & Weight	Buds: 27.2 x 17.3 x 15.5 mm, 5.6g (each) Case: 50.0 x 50.2 x 27.8 mm, 42.2g
Battery and Charging	Earbud: 60mAh (each) Case: 472 mAh Wireless charging support
Speaker and Mic	12mm driver tuned by AKG Bass duct 3 microphones + Voice Pickup Unit
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.0 BLE Codec: AAC, SBC, Scalable Codec
Sensors and other features	Proximity sensor Accelerometer Touch-sensitive sensor Hall sensor IPX2 water resistance
Colors	Mystic Bronze, Mystic White, Mystic Black

As seen in previous leaks, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live feature a unique bean-shaped design with a touch-sensitive area on the outer surface for media controls. The buds measure in at 27.2 x 17.3 x 15.5 mm and pack in 12mm drivers, a bass duct, three microphones each, a Voice Pickup Unit, and a 60 mAh battery, which is rated for up to 6.5 hours of media playback on a single charge. The Galaxy Buds Live are the first TWS earphones from the company to offer active noise cancellation (ANC) support, which is expected to greatly improve their overall performance at the cost of battery life. However, Samsung claims that the earphones will be able to last up to 4.5 hours on a single charge with ANC turned on.

The Galaxy Buds Live come in a new square-shaped charging case that packs in a 472 mAh battery, which extends the playback time to 28 hours on a single charge. The case features a USB Type-C port for charging and it also includes wireless charging support. Much like the Samsung Galaxy Buds+, the media playback controls on the Galaxy Buds Live will let you play/pause music with a single tap, switch to the next track with a double-tap on either earbud and switch to the previous track with a triple-tap on either earbud.

For calls, the Galaxy Buds Live will let you double-tap to accept incoming calls and tap-and-hold to reject calls. You’ll also be able to activate ANC by tapping and holding either earbud. The Galaxy Buds Live also include support for other software features like multi-device pairing, find my earbuds, and the option to read your notifications aloud.

Pricing and Availability

The Galaxy Buds Live have been priced at $169 and will be available for purchase starting from August 6th. You will be able to pick them up in three color variants — Mystic Bronze, Mystic White, and Mystic Black. The Galaxy Buds Live will be available for purchase on Samsung’s website and from most major retailers and carriers in the US.

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Galaxy Tab S7 Unveiled – Samsung’s answer to Apple’s iPad Pro

At its second Galaxy Unpacked event of the year, Samsung officially unveiled its latest flagship Android tablets, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+. These two tablets represent the best of what Samsung has to offer, which makes them the de facto best Android tablets on the market since, apart from Huawei, no other Android device maker is even trying to make a decent tablet. In previous generations, Samsung’s best effort still paled in comparison to what Apple offered, but with the new Galaxy Tab S7, Samsung has finally put together a tablet that rivals the Apple iPad Pro.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 with the S Pen, Book Cover, and Book Cover Keyboard.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Specifications

Specification	Samsung Galaxy Tab S7	Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+
Dimensions & Weight	253.8 (W) x 165.3 (H) x 6.3mm (D) 498g (Wi-Fi), 500g (LTE), 502g (5G)	285.0 (W) x 185.0 (H) x 5.7mm (D) 575g (Wi-Fi, LTE, 5G)
Display	11-inches 2560×1600 (WQXGA) LPTS TFT 120Hz	12.4-inches 2800×1752 (WQXGA+) Super AMOLED 120Hz
CPU & GPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus: 1 x Kryo 585 (ARM Cortex-A77-based) Prime core @ 3.1GHz 3 x Kryo 585 (ARM Cortex-A77-based) Performance core @ 2.4GHz 4 x Kryo 385 (ARM Cortex A55-based) Efficiency cores @ 1.8GHz Adreno 650 GPU Fabricated on TSMC’s 7nm (N7P) process
RAM & Storage	6GB LPDDR5 RAM + 128GB UFS 3.0 storage 8GB LPDDR5 RAM + 256GB UFS 3.0 storage Expandable storage (up to 1TB microSD)
Sound	Quad Speakers Tuned by AKG, Dolby Atmos
Battery & Charging	8,000 mAh 45W Super Fast charging	10,090 mAh 45W Super Fast Charging
Security	Capacitive side-mounted fingerprint by Goodix	Optical under-display fingerprint scanner by Goodix
Rear Camera	13MP f/2.0 main + 5MP f/2.2 ultra-wide LED flash
Front Camera	8MP f/2.0
Ports	USB Type-C, 3.2 Gen 1, DP Out
Connectivity	5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.0
Sensors	Accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, light sensor, hall sensor
Software	Android 10 with One UI 2.5

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 / Tab S7+ Forums

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Features

Design

Samsung’s new flagship tablets come in 3 different colors: Mystic Black, Mystic Silver, and Mystic Bronze. The tablets look similar in design except the Tab S7+ has a larger display than the Tab S7. They each have the same rear camera bump placed horizontally on the rear, the same magnetic docking strip for the S Pen, the same port and button placements, and the same speakers. Both tablets have a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port (with DisplayPort Alternate Mode support) on the right side and quad speakers tuned by AKG (and with Dolby Atmos support).

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ is surprisingly a bit thinner than the Galaxy Tab S7 (by about 0.6mm) despite having a display that’s 1.4″ larger diagonally. Despite the larger display size, both tablets have about the same aspect ratio (16:10). The Tab S7+ is, of course, heavier than the Tab S7 by about 73-77g depending on the model.

One key design difference between the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and the Tab S7+ is in the placement of the fingerprint scanner. On the regular Tab S7, the capacitive sensor is mounted on the side. On the larger Tab S7+, the optical sensor is mounted under the display. Both modules are provided by Chinese technology company Goodix Technology.

Display

The smaller Galaxy Tab S7 has an 11-inch LPTS TFT LCD at 2560×1600 (WQXGA) resolution while the larger Galaxy Tab S7+ has a larger 12.4-inch Super AMOLED display at 2800×1752 (WQXGA+) resolution. While the two tablets differ in screen technology, they both offer the same, fluid 120Hz refresh rate. Samsung finally has a tablet on its hands that can match the fluidity of the Apple iPad, which introduced 120Hz refresh rate options back in 2017.

Although Samsung has introduced a 120Hz Super AMOLED display on the Galaxy Tab S7+, the company isn’t using its new LTPO backplane technology as they are on the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 2. That means the device won’t support variable refresh rate switching, which means it’ll instead switch between various preset resolution and refresh rate display modes. Perhaps Samsung will bring this technology to its next-generation Galaxy Tab devices.

Camera

Camera quality is not a typical concern for tablet users, but it is nice to have a tablet with a decent camera when you need to scan the occasional document, do a video call, or take a photo if it’s the only device at hand. Since the camera quality isn’t a major selling for a tablet, Samsung isn’t differentiating between the two tablets in camera hardware. Both the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and the Tab S7+ have the same front and rear cameras. There are 2 rear cameras comprised of a 13MP main image sensor with an f/2.0 aperture lens and an 8MP secondary image sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, wide-angle lens. Both devices support recording 4K resolution videos at up to 30fps from the rear cameras. Lastly, there’s one front-facing camera that’s an 8MP image sensor with an f/2.0 aperture lens.

Performance

After a brief period of being unseated by Huawei, Samsung is once again offering the most powerful Android tablets on the market with the new Galaxy Tab S7. Both the Tab S7 and the Tab S7+ are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus, a performance binned version of the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform announced back in December. The Snapdragon 865 Plus is the most powerful SoC for mobile devices not made by Apple, and it’s also what powers the new Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Z Fold 2, and Galaxy Z Flip 5G.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus has an octa-core CPU in a 1+3+4 configuration; 1 ARM Cortex-A77 “Prime” core clocked at up to 3.1GHz is joined by 3 additional ARM Cortex-A77 “Performance” cores clocked at up to 2.4GHz as well as 4 ARM Cortex-A55 “Efficiency” cores clocked at up to 1.8GHz. The GPU is Qualcomm’s Adreno 650, an overclocked version of the same Adreno 650 in the standard Snapdragon 865. The SoC is fabricated on TSMC’s 7nm (N7P) process.

Samsung is pairing the Snapdragon 865 Plus with either 6GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.0 storage or 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage, at least in the U.S. variants of the device. The storage is expandable by up to 1TB with a microSD card, but the RAM capacity is a bit lower than what’s offered on top-tier flagship smartphones. Samsung’s own Galaxy S20 Ultra featured up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, which is definitely overkill for the average person but could prove useful for heavy multitaskers reliant on Samsung DeX.

With the Snapdragon 865 Plus mobile platform comes support for 5G connectivity thanks to the Snapdragon X55 modem. We’ve seen plenty of 5G smartphones before—Samsung’s own Galaxy S20 can be credited with making 5G more mainstream—but the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ are actually the first tablets in the U.S. to offer 5G connectivity. Your tablet can thus be the Internet source for other devices, and with Samsung’s Auto Hotspot feature, you can automatically tether other Samsung Galaxy devices over 5G.

Power

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ vary considerably in size, so Samsung has, of course, packed different batteries in each device. The smaller 11-inch Galaxy Tab S7 has an 8,000mAh battery while the larger 12.4-inch Galaxy Tab S7+ has a 10,090mAh battery. Both tablets support Samsung’s 45W Super Fast Charging technology, which is based on the USB Power Delivery 3.0 specification with Programmable Power Supply (USB-PD PPS). Neither tablet supports wireless charging, which Huawei offers on its MatePad Pro.

S Pen

Samsung intends the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ to be used for productivity purposes, which is why support for the optional S Pen accessory has returned. The S Pen connects to the tablet via Bluetooth Low Energy and can be attached magnetically to the rear near the cameras. When attached to the rear of the tablet, the S Pen wirelessly charges. (The S Pen does not need charge to act as a stylus.) If you have the Book Cover, the S Pen even fits snugly underneath the cover. Likewise, the Book Cover Keyboard also has an S Pen holder.

The S Pen measures 147mm in length and 8.2mm in diameter, weighs only 8g, and is IP68 dust and water-resistant. It retains the same functionality from the previous generation, meaning you can use S Pen Air action gestures to take selfies or videos or control multimedia content. You can also jot down notes in Samsung Notes that can be converted to digital text and then exported to Microsoft Word-supported formats or to a PDF. Samsung Notes’ floating window also returns, letting you take notes or make sketches while you’re in another app.

New to the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 series are five new “Anywhere” S Pen actions for simple touchless navigation. You can return to the home screen or take a screenshot with an S Pen action, for example. Samsung says the upgraded S Pen can also be used as a pointer and has 9ms of latency.

Software

The latest version of Samsung’s Android software, One UI 2.5, is pre-installed on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+. One UI 2.5 is based on Google’s Android 10 release, but the two are extremely distinguishable. Samsung made a ton of UI tweaks and likewise added a ton of features on top of stock Android. Samsung’s design philosophy involves splitting up the UI into two areas: the top-half “information area” and the bottom-half “interactive area.” This design language extends to One UI 2.5 and the many updated versions of Samsung’s stock apps.

Samsung has added a lot of new features to One UI 2.5, but most of the changes are more relevant to the Samsung Galaxy Note 20. One of the changes that relate to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 includes the upgraded Samsung Notes app with a new folder management system to make finding files easier, and the ability to annotate and highlight PDFs. Samsung Notes can also be used to transform messy handwriting into legible digital text and also record audio notes. Notes are auto-saved and synced to Samsung Cloud so you’ll never lose your work.

Microsoft and Samsung worked together to better integrate the Galaxy Tab S7 with Windows. The upgraded Link to Windows app lets you access your tablet’s apps directly from your Windows 10 PC, on top of letting you send messages, manage notifications, sync photos, and mirror your display. Later this year, Samsung will even let you run multiple apps side-by-side on your Windows 10 PC. Samsung Notes will sync with Microsoft OneNote and Microsoft Outlook while Samsung Reminders will sync with Microsoft To Do and Microsoft Teams, so if you’re big into Microsoft’s app ecosystem, then the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 is a perfect productivity companion.

Finally, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ feature on-device Samsung DeX, so you can get a PC-like experience without having to connect to an external monitor. Speaking of which, Samsung DeX now supports wireless connections to TVs, so you don’t have to plug in a cable to run DeX on a larger screen. If you own the Galaxy Book Flex, Galaxy Book Flex alpha, Galaxy Book Ion, Galaxy Book S, or Samsung Notebook Plus, you can duplicate or extend your Galaxy Tab S7’s display using Samsung’s Second screen function.

Lastly, the Galaxy Tab S7 supports Samsung’s Quick Share feature to quickly transfer files to nearby contacts. It’ll also, of course, support Google’s new Nearby Share feature.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Pricing & Availability

Samsung has built two premium Android tablets with top-tier hardware and loads of impressive software features, so they won’t come cheap. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 starts at a price of $649.9 while the Galaxy Tab S7+ starts at a price of $849.99. Both devices will be available in the U.S. this Fall 2020 in Mystic Black, Mystic Silver, and Mystic Bronze colors. Both tablets will, of course, also be available in markets like Europe and Asia, though regional pricing will differ.

The S Pen, Book Cover, and Book Cover Keyboard accessories are all sold separately and availability varies by market.

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This $30 Training Bundle Can Help You Launch a Career in Networking

There are many different jobs in the IT sector. But when you add up all the vacancies, around three-quarters of unfilled roles are related to network engineering. In other words, now is a great time to start a career in this niche. The Complete Computer Networking eBook & Video Course Bundle acts as your launchpad, with 14 hours of video tutorials and five ebooks helping you work towards certification. You can grab the training now for just $29.99 at the XDA Developers Depot.

Given that every company now relies on networks, the current demand for expertise is understandable. However, you might be surprised to learn that you don’t need a college degree to work in this field. With a few key professional certificates under your belt, you can easily earn six figures.

With five beginner-friendly courses and five great ebooks, this bundle helps you get started. Through hands-on lessons, you discover how to write code for networks, play the role of admin, and set up great automations. Along the way, you learn C programming along with popular tools such as Kubernetes.

Just as importantly, the training prepares you for some important exams: AWS Advanced Networking and Cisco CCNA Cyber Ops. With lifetime access to all the content, you can revise as much as you need.

The content in this bundle is worth $746, but you can grab all the courses and ebooks now for $29.99.

 

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Download: Xiaomi Redmi 8 and Redmi 8A get Android 10 update with MIUI 11 stable-beta builds

The Xiaomi Redmi 8 was one of the best selling devices of Q1 2020, sharing the dais with the Samsung Galaxy A51. This budget device with the Snapdragon 439 SoC was launched back in October 2019 as part of Xiaomi’s entry-level lineup. Before this, Xiaomi had launched the Redmi 8A in September 2019, bringing over the Snapdragon 439 in an even basic form factor and more affordable price tag. While Android 10 has been around for months now, Xiaomi has finally brought over Android 10 to these budget devices with new MIUI 11 builds.

XDA Forums: Xiaomi Redmi 8 || Xiaomi Redmi 8A

The factory-installed operating system on the phone duo was MIUI 10 on top of Android 9 Pie. The MIUI 11 update kept the underlying Android layer intact for them. Xiaomi is now rolling out the Android 10 update for the Redmi 8 and 8A through the stable channel of MIUI, but there are a few stumbling blocks you should be aware of.

First of all, the stable build is still based on MIUI 11, not MIUI 12. Moreover, the company treats the current update as a “stable beta,” which means an authorized Mi Account might be required to sideload the ZIP file. Once Xiaomi marks it to be stable enough, they are going to flip a server-side switch that will eventually remove the need for such authorization before flashing. Alternatively, they could also release new builds with additional bug fixes.

The software version of the new builds are V11.0.2.0.QCNxxXM and V11.0.1.0.QCPxxXM, respectively, and it bumps the Android security patch level (SPL) to July 2020. The OTA is rolling out for the global variant, while other regional variants should get their updates soon. In case the bootloader of your Redmi 8 and 8A is unlocked, and you want to install the updated build right now, either pick the appropriate Recovery ROM from the following table and flash using TWRP or straightaway choose the Fastboot ROM to bypass the Mi Account authorization requirement.

MIUI 11 Android 10 Download Links: Xiaomi Redmi 8 (olive) and Redmi 8A (olivelite)

You can download from the following links:

• Redmi 8 (olive)
  • Global: V11.0.2.0.QCNMIXM
• Redmi 8A (olivelite)
  • Global: V11.0.1.0.QCPMIXM

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Thanks to XDA Recognized Developer yshalsager for providing the download links!

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