Samsung has recently launched the company’s next-generation Galaxy Note series flagship smartphones — Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra. However, it seems that the South Korean giant isn’t expecting as much demand as its predecessor for the new devices.
As per the report coming from The Elec, Samsung has ordered about 20 percent fewer components for the Galaxy Note20 series. However, if that’s actually the case, then it is likely for the initial batch only and if the company sees a surge in demand, it can procure more components.
The report claims that Samsung is expecting initial shipments of three million units for the latest Note-series flagship smartphones. Further, it adds that the total expected shipments for the lineup stand at around 10 million units by the end of this year.
The move of ordering 20 percent fewer components for the Galaxy Note20 series could be because of the less than anticipated demand for the Galaxy S20 series smartphones launched earlier this year.
Also, the company’s sale of smartphones has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and since major markets still haven’t recovered, the company is likely keeping the stock volume low for the initial batches.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra was the best-selling model in the lineup and the company also expects a similar situation with the newly launched series. It expects Galaxy Note20 Ultra to account for 70 percent to 80 percent sales among the two models.
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, for a price of $999.99. On the other hand, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is priced at $1,299.99 for the 12GB + 256GB variant and $1,499.99 for the 12GB + 512GB version. Both models will go on sale from August 21st.
Last year, Xiaomi had launched Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 with an impressive set of specifications. Now, the company has announced a discount of 1,000 yuan on one of the variants of the laptop.
The company has announced that the Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 with Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, GTX 166Ti graphics will be offered at a discount of 1,000 yuan (~144). This brings down the cost to 7,999 yuan, which is roughly $1,152.
However, at the time of writing this article, the product is shown as “Sold Out” on JD.com. We are not sure if the same discounted pricing will be applied when the device gets restocked on the e-commerce platform.
The Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 looks similar to the predecessor model and comes with the same number of ports and vents, a 15.6-inch display with the same bezel size, and the exact keyboard layout.
The 15.6-inch display offers 81 percent screen-to-body ratio and 72% color gamut as well as a 144Hz refresh rate for much smoother gameplay. It comes with support for dual-band WI-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 2 x 3W speakers, Dolby Audio, and a 1MP HD webcam.
There are 4 x USB 3.0 ports, 1 x Ethernet port, 1 x microphone port, 1 x headphone jack, 1 x HDMI output port, and a 3-in-1 card reader. It comes with a 4-color LED-backlit keyboard with 3 different modes, a glass touchpad with multiple gesture control, and ships with Microsoft‘s Windows 10 Home pre-installed.
The Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 has a 55Whr battery that is claimed to provide up to 4.5 hours of video playback, 4 hours of video streaming, and 4.5 hours of web browsing.
Amazon Prime Day 2020 sale has now officially been kicked off in India from today which will last for two days. During the sale days, the platform will be offering discounts and offers across several different products and categories.
Interestingly, India is the only country to get Amazon Prime Day sale this year because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. If you are looking for good deals, we have compiled a list in this article.
Do note that along with this specific deal, HDFC Bank cardholders can also get additional 10 percent instant discount, however, the discount is capped at ₹1,500 and requires a minimum purchase of ₹5,000.
If you are looking for a good media streaming player for the TV, then Amazon Fire TV Stick is one of the best options available right now. It comes with support for apps like Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Apple TV, Zee5, Sony LIV, and more.
It comes with a simple and minimal remote control which also supports Amazon Alexa’s voice search. It can be used to experience tens of thousands of channels, apps, and Alexa skills, as well as to browse the internet.
If you have a 4K UHD TV, then instead of the regular Amazon Fire TV Stick which offers 1080p output, you should consider buying the Fire TV Stick 4K, which as the name indicates, supports 4K media output.
It supports all the features mentioned above for the regular Fire TV Stick. Additionally, it has several premium features such as Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Atmos audio. The company claims that it is 80 percent more powerful than the regular Fire TV Stick.
As the name suggests, this bundle includes Echo Dot 3rd generation smart Alexa-powered speaker, a Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, and a 9W Wipro Smart Bulb. Both can be paired to control the Fire TV Stick for a hands-free experience.
The Amazon Echo Dot is one of the most popular and most affordable smart speakers available in the market. It supports voice-based interaction through Alexa and can hear the user’s voice from across the room even with music playing.
The company also claims that the Echo Dot is designed around privacy as the microphone can be disconnected with the press of a button. It also comes with several other Alexa-powered features like viewing live camera feeds, check cricket scores, etc.
This bundle includes two Echo Dot smart speakers and a Wipro 9W LED Smart Color bulb. When connected, the light can be controlled using voice commands through Alexa. It can also be remotely controlled when away from home.
Users can also create a simple routine that will automatically change the color of the light as well as dim at the pre-defined time. There is no need for a central hub to make the smart device work, saving the users from additional costs.
The combo is available for purchase at just ₹3,999, which is a saving of ₹3,505 over the regular combo price of ₹7,595 and original price of ₹11,097. Do note that this is a Prime Exclusive deal only for the members.
The 10th generation version of Amazon’s one of the most affordable eBook reader — Kindle Paperwhite is available for purchase at ₹9,999 during the Prime Day sales, offering savings of ₹3,000 over the regular price of ₹12,999. The pricing is for the 8GB storage model with support for Wi-Fi connectivity only.
Amazon Kindle series is one of the best when it comes to eBook Readers and the Paperwhite edition adds an adjustable front light, allowing users to read comfortably for hours — indoors and outdoors, day and night.
It can hold thousands of books on 8GB storage. However, unlike some other Kindle versions, this device does not support audiobook playback. If you are itching to try out an eBook reader, this is the one to pick.
A new Realme phone with model number RMX2189 has received approval from Thailand’s NBTC, Indonesia’s TKDN and SDPPI, and China’s CQC. The NBTC certification has revealed that the name of the device is Realme C12. The moniker suggests that it could be a lower version of the recently unveiled Realme C15 phone. It is likely to be slotted between the Realme C11 and C15 phones.
The CQC certification of the Realme C12 has revealed that the phone is backed by a 6,000mAh battery. It also reveals that the phone supports only 10W charging. Probably, this could be one of the features that will differentiate it from the Realme C15.
It is known through TKDN listing that the handset will boot to Android 10 OS. The other specs of the phone are under wraps. With many certifications in tow, the Realme C12 launch date could be close at hand.
The Realme C15 has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. It produces 720 x 1600 pixels HD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The display is shielded by Gorilla Glass panel.
The Helio G35 chipset powers the phone with 3 GB / 4 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 64 GB and for additional storage, there is a microSD card slot.
The rear camera setup of the Realme C15 has a 13-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It has a front camera of 8-megapixel.
The phone is backed by a 6,000mAh battery. It supports 18W fast charging through microUSB. The Realme UI based Android 10 operating system comes pre-installed on the Realme C15.
Flipkart and Amazon India are the largest as well as the most popular e-commerce websites in India. Both of them always host sale events together to compete with each other. Currently, Amazon has its “Prime Day” sale running from August 6 to 7. On the other hand, Flipkart also has its own sale called “Big Saving Days” from August 6 to 10. Here, in this post, we have curated some of the best deals from both the platforms.
Important Note: Additional Offers
The below mentioned offers are applicable to all the products from both eCommerce websites
These sale days are the best time to buy electronics as you get promotional debit and credit card cashbacks and discounts (as mentioned above) lowering the already discounted prices.
On Monday, Google unveiled the Snapdragon 730G powered Google Pixel 4a mid-range phone. Its 5G variant dubbed as the Pixel 4a (5G) and the Pixel 5 are slated to hit the markets by fall. While the company confirmed the pricing of the Pixel 4a (5G) as $499, it did not reveal when it will be formally launching both handsets. It seems that the search engine giant has accidentally revealed the launch date of the upcoming Pixel phones through an official blog post.
Spotted first by a 9to5Google reader, the Pixel 4a announcement blog post by Google France mentioned that the pre-orders of the Pixel 4a (5G) and Pixel 5 will begin from Oct. 8. The highlighted line shown in the screenshot below (machine-translated text) is no longer available in the blog post, but its still viewable through Google Cache.
The English version of the blog post never carried the deleted text. Google is known for carrying out pre-orders shortly after its launch event, it is likely that the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a (5G) may launch on Oct. 8.
The Pixel 4a (5G) will be slotted between Pixel 4a that costs $349 and the Pixel 5 that is rumored to be priced at $649 or $699. The smartphone is likely to house a larger OLED display of 6.1 inches. The device may sport a plastic construction like the Pixel 4a. It may offer improved camera capabilities than the Pixel 4a. The phone could be equipped with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in storage. It could be powered by Snapdragon 690 or Snapdragon 765G chipset.
Xiaomi’s upcoming virtual event on Aug. 11 will be held to celebrate its tenth anniversary. The brand is expected to announce multiple devices on the said date. Yesterday, the company confirmed that the company will announce the Xiaomi Mi 10 Extreme Commemorative Edition smartphone on Aug. 11. Today, the company released an official confirmation that the Redmi K30 Extreme Commemorative Edition smartphone will be also unveiled through the same event.
The Redmi K30 Extreme Commemorative Edition is also listed for reservations on the Jingdong Mall retailer of China. The company has not revealed any details on the specs of the phone. It appears to be the M2006J10C phone that recently appeared in the database of the TENAA authority of China with full specifications and images. Earlier leaks suggested that this phone could be debuting as Redmi K30 Ultra.
The M2006J10C phone is believed to powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC. The handset is expected to arrive in 6 GB, 8 GB, and 12 GB RAM variants and storage models like 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB.
The handset is backed by a 4,500mAh battery. It is expected to arrive with support for 33W fast charging. It is preinstalled with Android 10 OS and the latest MIUI 12 skin. The device lacks support for external storage.
The M2006J10C has a 6.67-inch notch-less OLED screen that delivers 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution and 20:9 aspect ratio. The display is likely to support a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a 20-megapixel pop-up selfie camera and a 64-megapixel Sony IMX686 quad cameras system. Lastly, it features an in-screen fingerprint reader.
OnePlus Nord may not be the only OnePlus mid-ranger arriving this year. A recent report revealed that the Chinese firm may launch two more mid-rangers this year. One of them could be codenamed as Billie. The Billie device was spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform recently. A mysterious OnePlus phone labeled as Clover has made its way on Geekbench. It seems to be the other Nord branded mid-range phone for this year.
As per the Geekbench 5 listing, the OnePlus Clover smartphone is driven by the dated Snapdragon 660 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. The device is loaded with Android 10 OS. In the single-core test of Geekbench 5, the OnePlus Clover scored 336 points. It recorded 1495 points in the multi-core test.
If the OnePlus Clover is a real device and not a fake listing on Geekbench, it could end up as an entry-level phone from the brand. It could be positioned lower than the OnePlus Billie phone that was spotted with a 5G-ready Snapdragon 690 mobile platform.
At the beginning of this month, a reliable tipster had shared a video that carried 3D renders of upcoming OnePlus phones with triple and dual rear cameras. Both phones that were dubbed as Aurora in the video were seen with punch-hole displays. It is yet to be confirmed whether these devices could be the alleged Nord series OnePlus Billie and Clover phones.
Recently, the alleged OnePlus 8T was spotted with Android 11 OS and 8 GB of RAM on Geekbench. It is unclear whether the device is powered by Snapdragon 865 or the latest Snapdragon 865 Plus mobile platform.
With reports talking about a couple of Nord series phones and OnePlus 8T, OnePlus seems to have a busy schedule for the year ahead. Hopefully, newer reports will reveal more information on the upcoming OnePlus smartphones.
The Redmi 9C launched last month in Europe as a budget smartphone. The device has triple rear cameras, a massive 5000mAh battery, an octa-core processor and a starting price of €119. It turns out there will be a version of the phone with NFC that will cost a bit more. Renders and pricing of this NFC version have been leaked.
The renders and prices were posted on twitter by Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414). As seen in the tweet, the NFC version of the budget smartphone will come in the same orange, black, and blue color variants of the standard version.
Here are the official press renders of Redmi 9C NFC in Orange, Black & Blue color options. Prices… -2GB+32GB: €129 -3GB+64GB: €149 pic.twitter.com/ymEInIVzRH
The Redmi 9C NFC version will also come in the same configurations as the standard version – 2GB RAM + 32GB and 3GB RAM + 64GB. They will be priced at €129 and €149 respectively, €10 more than the non-NFC version.
There is no info on when the Redmi 9C NFC version will go on sale but if you want a budget phone with NFC for contactless payment, then you may want to wait for Xiaomi to announce the Redmi 9C NFC version.
Google officially announced the Pixel 4a: a device from the second generation of Pixel affordable phones. It is very compact, it is affordable and it offers the same software support as the most expensive Pixel devices. While waiting for its availability scheduled for October, we can compare this Pixel 4a with another compact and affordable device which made a huge success this year. The Pixel 4a is the perfect rival of the iPhone SE 2020: does it stand a chance against the only last-generation affordable iPhone? Let’s discover it together through a specs comparison.
Apple iPhone SE 2020 vs Google Pixel 4a
Apple iPhone SE 2020
Google Pixel 4a
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm,
148 grams
144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm,
143 grams
DISPLAY
4.7 inches, 750 x 1334p (Retina HD), Retina IPS LCD
Single 12.2 MP f/1.8
Single 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY
1821 mAh, fast charging 18W, wireless charging Qi
3140 mAh, Fast Charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
IP67 water resistant, eSIM
eSIM
Design
Apple made the iPhone SE 2020 with premium materials, including a glass back and an aluminum frame. Despite being affordable, it is even water-resistant with the IP67 certification (dustproof as well). But on the other hand, its design is very outdated: the handset has the same look as the old iPhone 8 released back in 2017, with ugly thick bezels around the display. It even brought back the Touch ID. The Google Pixel 4a is definitely more beautiful with its borderless display adopting a punch-hole design, but its materials are cheaper: its body is made of plastic and it does not offer any protection against dust and water. Make your choice: design or build quality?
Display
Despite the iPhone SE 2020 has a pretty nice Retina display with the True-tone technology and higher brightness, the OLED panel of the Google Pixel 4a coming with the HDR certification is definitely more exciting. On the other hand, the iPhone SE 2020 has a more compact display (the diagonal is just 4.7 inches, which makes it the most compact last-generation flagship), so it is easier to use with one hand and to keep in a pocket. The Google Pixel 4a has a way bigger 5.81-inch panel, but surprisingly, it is lighter than iPhone SE: it weighs just 143 grams. Both phones get stereo speakers and great audio quality.
Specs & Software
The hardware department of the iPhone SE 2020 is superior to the Google Pixel 4a: the handset packs the Apple A13 Bionic SoC which is the same flagship chipset found on the iPhone 11 lineup. The Google Pixel 4a is powered by the midrange Snapdragon 730G SoC. Another big difference is the operating system: iPhone SE 2020 runs iOS, while Google Pixel 4a runs Android. Both will be updated for a long time, but the user experience is very different. Unfortunately, iPhone SE 2020 and Google Pixel 4a do not come with 5G connectivity. This fall, Google will release a variant of the Pixel 4a with 5G support and a different chipset: probably the Snapdragon 765G.
Camera
Apple iPhone SE 2020 and Google Pixel 4a are very close if we consider the camera department. They both feature a 12 MP main sensor with OIS, but with different software and algorithm. Unfortunately, we still had no chance to try the Google Pixel 4a or to see enough camera samples to give a definitive verdict. In each case, you get a pretty nice camera phone, but not a camera phone and no secondary sensors. Even the selfie cameras are pretty nice, despite you can find something better in the market.
The battery life is the weakest point of the iPhone SE 2020: with just 1821 mAh, it barely brings you to the end of the working day with moderate use. The Google Pixel 4a has a more generous 3140 mAh unit which can last a lot more on a single charge. If you want a battery phone, just do not go for the Apple iPhone SE 2020 and get a Google Pixel 4a instead. But note that the iPhone SE 2020 supports wireless charging, while Google Pixel 4a does not. Both support 18W fast charging.
Price
The iPhone SE 2020 has a starting price of $399/€399 for the 64 GB configuration. The price of the Google Pixel 4a is different depending on the country, but it goes between $349/€349 and €389 for the configuration with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The iPhone SE 2020 is definitely a better phone when it comes to performance and builds quality. It is a hard fight when it comes to cameras, while Google Pixel 4a has a bigger battery and a more modern design. Naturally, there is the eternal Android vs iOS battle which we are not going to discuss in this comparison. Both come with a very compact and lightweight design, unlike almost every phone released in 2020. There is not a definitive winner of this comparison, but only the one which meets your needs the most. Which one would you pick between these two compact phones?
Apple iPhone SE 2020 vs Google Pixel 4a: PRO and CONS
GMK is soon going to launch its new palm-sized NucBox 4K Mini PC via Indiegogo. It features high-end specifications at such a commendable price. The primary highlights o the GMK 4K mini PC include the presence of 8GB RAM, Intel Celeron J4125 CPU, UHD 600 graphics, 128/256/512 GB SSD storage. It will start retailing for the price of $209 but you can grab a hefty 24% discount if you sign up today on IndieGoGo. The final price of the device would be $159.
GMK NucBox 4K Mini PC is powered with Intel Celeron J4125 processor having a base clocking speed of 2GHz and a maximum 2.7GHz frequency. The octa-core 64-bit processor features 4 threads and houses Intel UHD Graphics 600 GPU onboard. There’s an 8GB DDR4 RAM which facilitates multitasking and enables high-end performance while gaming or video editing.
The high-speed SSD further improves NucBox performance and reduces the boot time and app launch time. GMK 4K Mini PC supports dual-band WiFi for flawless speeds of up to 867MB. It houses a 1x HDMI v1.4, 2x USB 3.0, 1x Type-C, 1x headphone jack, and microSD card.
It comes preinstalled with Windows 10 which enables the user to work, play and perform any kind of work in 4K resolution. The Mini PC is carved inside a metal chassis with 10W TDP.
GMK NucBox 4K Mini Box is useful, portable, and consumes less energy. You can get a 24% discount if you sign up for the campaign on Indiegogo.
Recently, Counterpoint Research released a report of the European smartphone market for Q1 2020 which showed that Xiaomi achieved an astronomical growth of 145% YoY. Market research firm Canalys has also released a report of phone shipments in Europe for the second quarter of the year.
After a successful outing in Q1 2020, Xiaomi efforts to gain more grounds in Europe paid off as the report shows the company beat embattled fellow Chinese OEM Huawei to rank as the third-largest smartphone vendor in the whole of Europe in the second quarter of the year 2020.
The data also reveals that Samsung continued its leadership of the market in the second quarter with a 30% market share. The company lead has continuously shrunk with a 31% YoY drop in its market share.
Apple occupies the second spot with a quarterly market share of 21% representing a YoY growth of 42%. Xiaomi is at the third spot with a market share of 17%, a year-on-year increase of 65%. This data shows that the brand continues to occupy the first place in Spain in terms of market share.
It is also important to note that Xiaomi and Apple are the only manufacturers in Europe that have increased their share in the second quarter. Among them, Apple increased by 42% and Xiaomi increased by 65%, with market shares of 21% and 17% respectively.
Huawei, due to some well-known reasons, experienced a drop in its shipments in Europe by 17%, dropping one place in the ranking. Despite emerging the fourth-largest smartphone vendor in Europe, Huawei is still the largest vendor in the global smartphone market, beating Samsung to the crown for the second quarter of 2020. Samsung is ranked second while Apple occupies the third spot with an increase in shipment, thanks to the iPhone SE 2020. Xiaomi and OPPO are ranked fourth and fifth in global shipments respectively.
When it comes to updates, Samsung isn’t at the top of the list. However, it has improved in the past year. Now, it plans to do better as it announced at today’s Galaxy Unpacked event that it will provide 3 years of Android OS updates or in its own words “OS updates up to 3 generations”.
This puts Samsung in the same category as Google, HMD Global, and OnePlus who provide three OS upgrades for their phones. This means Samsung’s new devices, that is, the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note20 Ultra, and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 should get Android 11, Android 12, and Android 13. Samsung isn’t stopping there though.
All flagships announced starting with the Galaxy S10 series are also eligible for three OS updates. So the Galaxy S10 series should get Android 11 and Android 12 updates. Don’t expect to get them in time though.
Samsung has not said anything yet about tablets but we expect its flagship tablets such as the Galaxy Tab S6 should also get the sea treatment.
With Samsung upping its update game, we expect other manufacturers that are poor at rolling out updates will step up their game as software support is also a criterion for folks when picking up new devices.
In addition to the Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, Samsung also launched the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+. The two tablets are the company’s latest flagship tablets which have been in the rumour mills for quite a while now. The tablets present with all the dressings of a formidable flagship slate positioned towards taking on the Apple iPad Pro.
Both model have almost similar designs but the Plus variant features a bigger display size that the tab S7. The Tab S7+ is also slightly thinner than the S7 but is heavier. The major difference between the two is the location of the fingerprint sensors which are manufactured by Goodix Technology. The Galaxy Tab S7 has its fingerprint sensor on the side while the Tab S7+ packs an optical sensor mounted under the display.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 sports an 11-inch LPTS TFT LCD with a WQXGA resolution of 2560×1600 pixels. The Galaxy Tab S7+ has a bigger and better 12.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2800×1752 pixels (WQXGA+). Both displays have support for 120Hz refresh rate.
The models are powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 865+ processor paired with 6GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.0 storage. There is also a higher variant with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage. The storage can be expanded by a whopping 1TB via a microSD card.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+
On the camera side, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ have the same front and rear cameras. At the rear aspect is a dual-camera setup consisting of a 13MP main 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. For selfies and webcam, there is an 8MP sensor with an f/2.0 aperture lens.
The battery aspect is one part where the models dazzle. The Galaxy Tab S7 packs an 8,000mAh battery whereas the larger Galaxy Tab S7+ has a mammoth 10,090mAh battery. Both slates feature support for 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).
In addition, the slates now have support for S Pen stylus which 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 but even in the low power state, it can still be used as a stylus. If you have the Book Cover, the S Pen even fits snugly underneath the cover.
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.
On the software side, the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ run on One UI 2.5 based on Android 10. Samsung has made several tweaks to the UIwith several features added to the operating system. Samsung is also teaming u with Microsoft to integrate the tablets with Windows through the upgraded Link to Windows app. The app will give users access to the tablet’s apps directly from your Windows 10 PC. It also allows users to send messages, manage notifications, sync photos, and mirror the tablet’s display.
The Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ also feature on-device Samsung DeX, so you can get a PC-like experience without having to connect to an external monitor. There is also support for Samsung’s Quick Share feature which allows users to quickly transfer files to nearby contacts. You also get support for Google’s new Nearby Share feature.
As for the prices, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 carries a starting price of $649.99 while the Galaxy Tab S7+ is priced at $849.99.The slates come in Mystic Black, Mystic Silver, and Mystic Bronze colours. The tablets are expected to be avilable this Fall. Also, you’ll need to buy the S Pen, Book Cover, and Book Cover Keyboard accessories separately.
The Galaxy Watch3 is the latest smartwatch in town and it not only puts advanced health technology on your wrist but also does it with style.
Galaxy Watch3 Design
The watch boasts a design you will find on luxury watches and is made from materials such as stainless steel, titanium (select model), and high-quality leather.
The display is now bigger and the much-loved rotating bezel has been retained. Even with the larger screen, Samsung says the Galaxy Watch3 is 14% thinner, 8% smaller and 15% lighter than the first-gen Galaxy Watch.
The Galaxy Watch3 is available in two sizes – 41mm and 45mm. The latter will be available in Mystic Bronze and Mystic Silver while the bigger model comes in Mystic Black and Mystic Silver.
Galaxy Watch3 specifications
The Galaxy Watch3 45mm has a 1.4-inch display while the 41mm version has a 1.2-inch display. Both are Always-On displays with a resolution of 360 x 360 and Gorilla Glass DX protection. There are more than 80,000 watch faces to choose from in the Galaxy store and there are 40 different ways to personalize a watch face.
There is an Exynos 9110 dual-core processor clocked at 1.15GHz inside the watch along with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. The watch runs Tizen based Wearable OS 5.5 and packs lots of features some of which, sadly, are region-specific.
The Galaxy Watch3 brings Blood Oxygen monitoring (Sp02) for measuring and tracking oxygen saturation. The watch will also come with a blood pressure monitor and electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor. Another feature Samsung has added is Fall Detection. Other features are Running Analysis, VO2 Max, sleep management, and a library of over 120 different video workouts.
The new Samsung smartwatch has a 5 ATM waterproof rating and an IP68 rating. It also has Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS (GLONASS, Beidou, and Galileo). The 41mm version has a 247mAh battery while the 45mm version has a 340mAh battery
Galaxy Watch3 Price and Availability
The Galaxy Watch3 goes on sale tomorrow in the US with a price tag of $399.99 for the 41mm version without LTE and $449.99 for the LTE version. The 45mm version without LTE is $429.99 and the LTE version is $479.99.
Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Note 20 series which has kept the rumour mills buzzing for quite a while now. The Note series for this year is made up of two models the Galaxy note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra which is the high-end model. Both models share some features including the design and an S Pen stylus but there are several differences which we’ll highlight in this article.
The Galaxy Note 20 models feature support for 5G connectivity while the S Pen stylus on board the models also see an improvement to the latency of the S Pen and a few gestures controls added. The flagship phones also bring support for fast charging, wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. Further, just as we predicted, the devices also feature the latest Corning Gorilla Glass Victus with a higher level of resistant to scratches.
Other features which the duo share include stereo speakers, Android 10 OS and IP68 water resistance. The two phones can equally record videos at 8K and support external microphone options. In addition, Dex now works wirelessly (via Miracast) and both phones have some important new Microsoft software features. There is also Bixby smart assistant support.
In terms of the designs, the Galaxy Note 20 series utilises a unique type of finish which is dubbed by Samsung as “Mystic.” The phones feature glass panels on their rear aspects but with a textured finish tailored towards keeping fingerprints from sticking to be the panel.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Hardware and Features
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra adopts a somewhat impressive and aesthetically appealing design. TheNote 20 Ultra sports a mammoth 6.9-inch OLED display with QHD+ resolution of 1440 pixels and 120Hz refresh rate support. The screen is curved at the sides, minimizing the bezels on the sides. There is a single hole punch at the top which houses the selfie camera and helps minimize the size of the top bezel. The bezel at the bottom edge is also considerably small.
On the camera aspect, the phone packs a triple camera setup at the rear including a 108 megapixels main shooter. The device also packs a periscope lens which explains why the camera bump on the Note 20 Ultra is big.
The Note 20 Ultra is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus processor paired with 12GB of RAM. There is no mention of a 16GB RAM option just as rumoured. The device is available in 256GB and 512GB storage options which can be expanded via an SD card. To keep the lights on is a 4,500mAh. The device supports both SA/NSA 5G connectivity
Samsung also tossed in an Ultra-Wideband (UWB) radio to make it easier for phones to transfer files by pointing them at each other and — eventually — to support unlocking cars.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Specs & Hardware
The Galaxy Note 20 equally presents with a massive display but slightly less than the Ultra at 6.7-inch with a resolution of 1080p. Unfortunately, the display only supports 60Hz refresh rate and no more.
In terms of the design, the Galaxy Note 20 is slightly more curved at the edge than the Ultra with more visible bezels. It is also powered by a Snapdragon 865+ chipset but there is only 128GB of storage available on all variants which can’t be expanded by microSD.
The camera setup is also different from the Ultra as it packs a 12-megapixel main camera teaming up with a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor. There is also a 64-megapixel telephoto lens and its non-periscope-enabled version of Space Zoom — which goes up to 30x.
Keeping the lights on is a 4,300mAh battery. Finally, the Galaxy Note 20 will come in Bronze, Gray, and Green which the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will be available in Bronze, Gray and White colour.
Pricing & Availability
The Galaxy Note 20 sole 8GB+128GB variant carries a price tag of $999.99 despite missing out on the 120Hz refresh rate, periscope lens and expandable storage.
On the other hand, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is priced at $1,299.99 for the 12GB+256GB variant. The price goes up to $1,499.99 for the 12GB+512GB version. Preorders for both models will commence at 12:01 AM ET on August 6th. The phones are expected to start shipping on August 21st.
Samsung officially launches Galaxy Buds Live TWS at the Galaxy Unpacked virtual event. The company unveiled it alongside Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Tab S7 series, and Galaxy Watch 3. It costs $169/€189 and will be available for purchase starting August 6 in certain regions and August 21 in Europe.
The Galaxy Buds Live is Samsung’s first-ever TWS with ANC (Active Noise Cancellation). The buds themselves are bean-shaped and does not protrude out of the ears. They also come with detachable wingtips for a better fit.
Both the buds feature 12mm drivers tuned by AKG, 3 microphones (1 in the inside and two on the outside), and a bass duct. Despite their tiny footprint, the company claims 6 hours on a single charge (60mAh per bud) and 21 hours with the charging case (472mAh) which charges via USB Type-C and Qi wireless charger.
The buds weigh 5.6g each while the charging case (empty) weighs 42.2g. As far as size is concerned, both of them measure 27.2 x 17.3 x 15.5mm and 50.0 x 50.2 x 27.8mm in dimension respectively.
Galaxy Buds Live don’t protrude out of the ears like most TWS.
Further, they connect to devices via Bluetooth 5.0 and support AAC, SBC, and scalable codec. They also include touch panel for controls and accelerometer, hall sensor as well as proximity sensor for wear detection.
They are compatible with almost all smartphones, tablets, PCs, smart TVs, and similar multimedia devices. For protection, they are only IPX2-certified for dust and water resistance.
Last but not least, the Galaxy Buds Live comes in three colors namely Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze, and Mystic White respectively.
The Galaxy Unpacked event saw Samsung announce a handful of new products including the Galaxy Z Fold 2. The new foldable device has a refined design and larger displays
Galaxy Z Fold 2 Design
Before we dive into the design, you should know that the official name is the Galaxy Z Fold 2, not Galaxy Fold 2. The name is a confirmation that all Samsung foldable devices will be announced under the Galaxy Z series.
With respect to design, the first thing you notice is the significantly larger cover display. It is a 6.2-inch screen, a massive jump from the 4.6-inch panel of the first-gen Galaxy Fold. Gone are those thick bezels too, and in their place is an edge-to-edge Infinity-O display.
Galaxy Z Fold 2 folded and unfolded
The main screen is also bigger now, measuring 7.6-inches, making it just a little bit larger than the 7.3-inch screen of its predecessor. It too is an Infinity-O display with the hole on the right half of the screen. Samsung says it is made with Ultra-Thin Glass for smooth flexibility.
On the back, Samsung has borrowed the design of the Galaxy Note20. There is a huge bump that houses three cameras and an LED flash and just like the Galaxy Note20, there is no laser focus module. The hideaway hinge also looks better on the new Fold.
The Galaxy Fold will be available in just two colorways: Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze. There will also be a Galaxy Z Fold 2 Thom Browne Edition.
Galaxy Z Fold 2 specs
Samsung has kept a tight lip on the full spec sheet of the debice as what we got today was just a partial reveal and not a full launch.
Price and Availability
Just like the specs, details about pricing and availability weren’t revealed. It has been reported that these details will be revealed at a September launch for the device.
The iQOO 5 is launching this month and the phone will be featuring a number of impressive features, the chief being 120W fast charge which allows you to charge the device from empty to full in just 15 minutes. A press render has surfaced that shows the upcoming flagship is a beautiful beast.
The press render was posted on Weibo by Digital Chat Station and it shows that the device will have a curved display and a punch hole at the top left corner. The design reminds us of the OnePlus 8 Pro. According to the source, the phone uses a Samsung FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
iQOO has made changes to the design from that of the iQOO 3 which has a flat AMOLED display and a 60Hz refresh rate. The flagship also has its hole at the top right corner of the screen. Lovers of a flat display may be disappointed at iQOO’s decision to switch to a curved one but we can agree that it does make the device look better.
The manufacturer has confirmed the iQOO 5 will have a Snapdragon 865 processor and not the Snapdragon 865 Plus. It will pair it with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.
The launch is scheduled for August 17 which is roughly two weeks away. We expect more details will surface before then.
OnePlus Nord launched last month as the brand’s first 5G mid-range smartphone. Though it is up for sale in Europe, it will be going on sale in India only tomorrow (August 6). However, the company has already started shipping pre-orders. That said, the handset is currently receiving its third system update with build number OxygenOS 10.5.3.
Unlike the first two system updates for OnePlus Nord, which brought camera optimizations and July security patch, the changelog for this one only mentions a single line. And that is “Improved system stability” (via PiunikaWeb).
Unfortunately, we are not sure what this update is meant to improve. Anyway, if you own an OnePlus Nord, make sure to download and install the update as it could be something important.
On the other hand, OnePlus will be unveiling HydrogenOS 11 in China on August 10 with features like Zen Mode 2.0 and revamped dark mode. Similarly, the brand teased the arrival of OxygenOS 11 Open Beta builds for global markets very soon.
Since OnePlus has promised two Android updates and three years of security patches for the OnePlus Nord, it will be receiving more builds in stable, open beta, and closed beta channels in the coming days.
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