Samsung Electronics has introduced two new 0.8-micrometer (μm) pixel image sensors; the 48-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 and the 32MP ISOCELL Bright GD1. Thanks to the reduced pixel size, the new sensors provide greater design flexibility, enabling manufacturers to build smaller modules or pack more pixels into existing designs. Continue reading “Samsung 0.8μm 48MP Bright GM1 and 32MP Bright GD1 ISOCELL image sensors for smartphones announced”
Xiaomi earlier this week has launched the Mi MIX 3, Black Shark Helo Gaming Phone. It also launched the 6GB RAM variant of the Mi A2 in India. Meizu has launched the Note 8, OPPO introduced the R15x in China and lots more from this week in our weekly roundup. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Xiaomi Mi MIX 3, Black Shark Helo, Samsung Galaxy A6s, HTC EXODUS 1 and more”
Italy’s anti-trust watchdog has fined Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics 5 million euros ($5.7 million) each over reports suggesting both the companies slowed down their phones through software updates. the Cupertino company was hit with an additional 5 million euro fine for failing to give clear information about how to maintain or eventually replace handset batteries. Continue reading “Apple and Samsung fined $5.7 million each by Italian anti-trust watchdog over slowing down phones”
Samsung has filed a patent with the USPTO and WIPO which is a method for acquiring biometric information and electronic device supporting the same’. The patent was published on October 18, 2018. Unlike the regular optical in-display fingerprint scanner, Samsung has patented a new technology that makes it possible to use the entire display as a fingerprint scanner. Continue reading “Samsung patent hints at a full-screen fingerprint scanner”
Samsung Electronics has announced a new advanced display technology for the HMD Odyssey+, bringing true-to-life Windows mixed reality space through the Windows Mixed Reality Platform. It comes with exclusive Anti-Screen Door Effect (Anti-SDE) Display innovation. Continue reading “Samsung HMD Odyssey+ Windows VR headset with dual 3.5-inch AMOLED displays announced”
Samsung has introduced Flash, its new laptop with Intel’s 802.11 ac 2X2 Gigabit wireless LAN card that supports speeds up to 1.7 gigabytes per second. It sports a 13.3-inches Full HD display and is customized for network services of KT Corp. mobile carrier.
Smartphone space is growing at a rapid pace, we have two types of designs; one where smartphones embrace the notch and there is Samsung which is minimizing the bezels on all corners without a notch. Off late, we have been seeing water-drop notch replacing the regular notch and we have Samsung that is working on eliminating even that by including in-display cameras and sensors. Continue reading “Samsung is working on in-display front camera, screen sound and gaming smartphone with haptic on display technology”
Samsung has announced the Galaxy Book2 its new always-connected PC that comes with Gigabit LTE, keyboard, S Pen. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 mobile compute platform and runs on Windows. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Book2 always connected 2-in-1 PC with 12-inch sAMOLED FHD+ display, Snapdragon 850, 4G LTE announced”
Samsung Electronics has announced two new automotive solution brands; Samsung Exynos Auto and Samsung ISOCELL Auto to bring application processor and image sensor technology solutions to the road. Based on the qualities of the Exynos mobile processors, Exynos Auto meets industry requirements for harsher environments, allowing automotive manufacturers to develop applications such as infotainment, advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) and telematics. Continue reading “Samsung introduces Exynos Auto and ISOCELL automobile chips”
Samsung recently launched the Galaxy A7 (2018) which is its first phone to come with triple rear-cameras and A9 is the world’s first smartphone with four rear-cameras. Now it looks like Samsung is working on yet another A-series phone that will be launched only in China initially. It is also said to be the company’s first ODM device which means that a third-party would manufacture it for the company. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A6s ‘Phoenix ‘with dual-rear cameras, gradient colors surface in live images”
It is a known fact that Samsung is working on the foldable phone but the phone hasn’t made its appearance still. However, D.J. Koh, CEO of Samsung’s mobile business, now in a revealing statement said that users will be able to use the device as a tablet with multitasking capability before being able to fold it up into a more portable phone. Continue reading “Samsung foldable phone can be used as tablet unfolded and would fit in pocket: CEO Koh”
Update: @evleaks has shared more details about the four rear cameras on the Galaxy A9 Star Pro smartphone that will go official tomorrow. This coincides with earlier leak that revealed a 24MP f/1.7 aperture main sensor, 5MP depth-sensor for live focus with f/2.2 aperture, an 8MP 120 ° wide-angle lens with f/2.4 aperture, and a 10MP Telephoto camera with f/2.4 aperture for 2X optical zoom.
Samsung has been ruling the charts for some time now under the high-end segment giving a tough competition. But the company recreating the same magic with mid-range smartphones under Rs. 40,000? Well, the answer is no! With the penetration of Chinese handset makers including OnePlus, Huawei and other, the South Korean giant finding it tough to crack the market.
With the recent launch of Galaxy A8 Star in the Indian market at asking price of Rs. 34,990, Samsung thought of turning its fortune for good. Did Samsung succeed? Let’s find it out. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A8 Star Review”
Samsung India today has launched the new Air Purifier; the AX5500 that can rapidly purify your living spaces with aerodynamic airflow technology. The Samsung AX5500 comes with the capability of drawing air inside from the front side, covering a wider area that removes ultrafine dust, harmful viruses, and gases with its 4-step purification system. Continue reading “Samsung AX5500 air purifier with aerodynamic airflow technology, real time air quality detection launched in India”
In an unreleased Android Pie firmware that is meant for the Galaxy S9, present are the references of upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8150 chipset as well as Samsung’s first foldable smartphone that is code-named “Winner.” Samsung’s foldable smartphone doesn’t come as a surprise since the rumors about the phone are in the news for a while now. Continue reading “Samsung ‘Winner’ foldable smartphone and Snapdragon 855/SM8150 surfaces in Galaxy S9’s Android Pie firmware”
