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  • New Samsung Galaxy S10 leak reveals prices of all variants

    New Samsung Galaxy S10 leak reveals prices of all variants

    Rumors about the upcoming Galaxy S10 are flying thick and fast. Samsung is widely expected to announce three to four variants of the Galaxy S10 in early 2019. Now, a new report from Gizmodo suggests the flagship might be unveiled just before MWC 2019, while pre-orders could begin starting Februry 20, 2019. The report further notes that the Galaxy S10 could start shipping on March 8, 2019.

    As already mentioned, Samsung could launch three to four models of the Galaxy S10. All models of the flagship are likley to pack Infinity O displays. The screen on the upcoming Galaxy flagship has a hole near the top, which houses components such as front-facing camera.

    Besides, the report has allegedly revealed the prices of all upcoming Galaxy S10 models which you can find below:

    • Galaxy S10 (5.8-inch) 128 GB storage – ($850)
    • Galaxy S10 (6.1-inch) 128 GB storage – ($1,000)
    • Galaxy S10 (6.1-inch) 512 GB storage – ($1,250)
    • Galaxy S10+ (6.4-inch) 128 GB storage -($1,130)
    • Galaxy S10+ (6.4-inch) 512 GB storage -($1,390)
    • Galaxy S10+ (6.4-inch) 1 TB storage – ($1,760)

    Finally, the report also notes that the Korean manufacturer could launch a 5G variant of the Galaxy S10+ at a later date. Past leaks have tipped that this particular model could feature a total of six cameras.

    Besides, the upcoming Galaxy S10 will likely have two variants when it comes to processors, an Exynos 9820 model and a Snapdragon 855 variant. Qualcomm recently unveiled its next gen flagship mobile processor, the Snapdragon 855, and the Galaxy S10 with this processor will be launched in the United States.

    More Galaxy S10 leaks are likely to surface as we near its official release. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anything new. Until then, keep checking back for more.

  • Samsung Galaxy S10 benchmarks leaked

    Samsung Galaxy S10 benchmarks leaked

    Samsung is expected to announce its Galaxy S10 flagship series in February. We’ve already come across a barrage of leaks about the upcoming flagship in the second half of 2018. The upcoming Galaxy S10 will likely have two variants when it comes to processors, an Exynos 9820 model and a Snapdragon 855 variant. Qualcomm recently unveiled its next gen flagship mobile processor, the Snapdragon 855, and the Galaxy S10 with this processor will be launched in the United States.

    Today, an Antutu benchmark listing has revealed scores of both processors for the Galaxy S10. As expected, one of them is faster than the other, and it happens to be Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 855 processor. Now, this could be because Qualcomm’s latest chip is built using a 7nm process, while the new Exynos chip is built on an 8nm process.

    Going by the Antutu listing, the Galaxy S10 model with Snapdragon 855 scored 343051, while the one with Exynos 9820 pulled off a score of 325067. With that said, both these scores are significantly higher than last year’s Snapdragon 845 which scored 290455 in the same test. However, readers are reminded that these are preliminary tests, and results may get better as we near the Galaxy S10’s official release.

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    As per earlier leaks, Samsung is expected to launch three to four variants of the Galaxy S10 flagship. A 5G version of the handset is also in the works, though that could arrive at a later date. Besides, the top-of-the-range model of the upcoming flagship could pack 12GB RAM and 1TB of storage.

    More leaks about the Galaxy S10 are likely to surface as we near its official release. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anything new. Until then, keep checking back for more.

  • Leak shows Samsung’s first smartphone with a notch

    Leak shows Samsung’s first smartphone with a notch

    While Samsung promised not to offer a notch on its smartphones, well, beaucse, everyone does it. However, it appears the South Korean giant is prepping its first phone with a notch. According to a report by 91mobiles, the company’s first phone with a notch is purportedly called the Galaxy M20.

    That said, the leak suggests the handset will a have a rather tiny notch, something similar to a tear-drop styled notch as oppsed to the rather chunky notch found on the iPhone X or Google Pixel 3 XL.

    So what is Samsung’s reason to add a notch? The report suggests the company is trying to make the notch as tiny as possible on the Galaxy M20. The notch would essentially hide the front-facing camera. Besides, it would allow the company to reduce the handset’s top and bottom bezels, essentially giving users more screen real estate to fiddle with.

    In terms of specs, the Galaxy M20 is rumored to feature a 6-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels. Under the hood, the smartphone is expected to get powered by Exynos 7 octa-core processor bundled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of built-in storage.

    More details about the Galaxy M20 are expected to surface in the coming weeks as we near its official release. Key sources indicate that the handset is likley to release early next year, possibly a month before Samsung unveils the Galaxy S10 series.

    Samsung is apparently trying its hand at all kinds of design elements for its upcoming handsets. The Korean giant also plans to release the Galaxy F foldable phone next year, alongside a 5G variant of its upcoming flagship.

  • Samsung plans to bring in-display fingerprint sensor to smartwatches

    Samsung plans to bring in-display fingerprint sensor to smartwatches

    We’ve heard of Samsung’s plans to bring an in-display fingerprint sensor to its upcoming smartphones. However, it appears the Korean manufacturer wants to bring the feature to its smartwatches as well. According to a recently discovered patent filing, Samsung is exploring the possibility of integrating the fingerprint sensor within the display of its future smartwatches. Now, this would essentially allow users to unlock the smartwatch by placing their finger on the screen.

    Going by the patent filing, Samsung wants to use a technology dubbed as Force Touch, which suggests that users would have to press the screen to unlock the smartwatch. Besides, the patent also suggests that only a certain area of the screen would require Force Touch, and not the entire screen. And in case this reaches mass production, the South Korean manufacturer also indicated that technology will support, capactive, resistive, infrared, as well as ultrasonic sensors.

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    Not to mention, Samsung will likely use an ultrasonic sensor on the upcoming Galaxy S10 series. However, there’s still consfusion whether all models of the upcoming flagship would get this technology, or will it be reserved for top-end variants of the handset.

    Samsung is expceted to unveil the Galaxy S10 series in February 2019. Numerous leaks in the second half of 2018 have tipped that Samsung is betting big on perfecting optical in-display fingerprint technology. This suggests that upcoming Samsung phones would likely come equipped with this feature. As for the upcoming Samsung smartwatch to feature this technology, it could be the next-generation Galaxy Watch. However, it’s still early come to any conclsuions, as Samsung will need to perfect this technology before its enters mass production.

  • Galaxy S10 Plus concept renders show what the flagship might look like

    Galaxy S10 Plus concept renders show what the flagship might look like

    The Galaxy S10 series is expected to go official in February 2019. However, we’ve already come across a flurry of Galaxy S10 leaks in the past few months. Today, we have yet another leak of the upcoming flagship, allegedly revealing the handset in all its glory. Multiple Galaxy S10 Plus renders have been posted on the web, giving us a good idea what the handset might look like.

    Apart from the renders, a 360 degree video of the upcoming handset is also uploaded on YouTube by OnLeaks in collaboration with 91Mobiles. To begin with, the latest leak indicates the Galaxy S10 won’t feature a rear fingerprint scanner.

    The reason being that Samsung has opted for an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor on its next flagship. Besides, we can also see a triple camera setup on the handset’s rear, which falls in line with earlier leaks.

    On the front, the video shows the Galaxy S10 Plus with dual selfie shooters housed within a camera cutout, instead of the notch. However, we can see significant top and bottom bezels which suggests the handset shown in the video is a clone.  Nonetheless, it still gives us a goo idea about what to expect from the upcoming flagship. Past leaks have indicated that the Galaxy S10 series will have incredibly thin or nearly invisible bezels around the display.

    At the bottom, we can see a speaker grille, USB Type-C port, as well as a 3.5mm jack. Besides, we can see power and volume rockers on the right, and the Bixby button on the left.

    Galaxy S10 Plus Rumored Specs

    Besides, puported specs of the device include a 6.44-inch Super AMOLED display having a resolution of 1440×2960 pixels. Under the hood, the device is expected to get powered by an octa-core processor bundled with 6GB RAM.

    In terms of cameras, the device is rumored to feature 16MP+16MP+13MP triple rear cameras, along with a dual camera setup on the front. Elsewhere, the Galaxy S10 Plus is likely to get powered by a 3700mAh battery with support for fast charging.

    Readers, however, are advised to take this information with a pinch of salt as nothing is official at the moment. Samsung Galaxy S10 series is expected to go official in February 2019. More leaks about the device are bound to surface as we near its official release. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anything new. Until then, keep checking back more.

  • New Galaxy S10 leak suggests it’ll have incredibly thin bezels

    New Galaxy S10 leak suggests it’ll have incredibly thin bezels

    Leaks about the upcoming Galaxy S10 are flying thick and fast. We already have a good idea about what to expect from Samsung’s next flagship, and everything we’ve come across so far should be great news for Samsung fans. Past leaks have already tipped at an all-screen display with incredibly thin bezels. Besides, we’ve also heard about different camera setups for each variant, including a Galaxy S10 model with five cameras on board.

    That being said, the most talked about change is the Galaxy S10’s display. It appears smartphone manufacturers are in a race to eleimiate bezels from their handsets. And going by the latest leak, it looks like Samsung could take the lead with its upcoming Galaxy S10 flagship smartphone series.

    A screen protector was leaked by credible Samsung tipster IceUniverse, which suggests the Galaxy S10 might have have incredibly thin or almost zero bezels on any edge. While one can argue that bezels still exist, but they’re so slim that they almost seem negligible.

    Leaks about the upcoming flagship are starting to line up nicely, and it could turn to be Samsung’s most exciting smartphone in years. Samsung is expected to unveil the new Galaxy S10 flagship range late in February, followed by a 5G variant of the handset about a month later.

    That said, readers are advised to take this information with a pinch of salt as nothing is official for now. More leaks about the Galaxy S10 are likely to surface as we near its official release. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anything new. Until then, keep checking back for more.

  • Samsung Galaxy S10+ rumored to pack 12GB of RAM and 1TB storage

    Samsung Galaxy S10+ rumored to pack 12GB of RAM and 1TB storage

    Leaks about the upcoming Galaxy S10 flagship are starting to line up nicely. The upcoming Galaxy lineup also marks the tenth anniversary of Samsung’s flagship smartphone, and it appears the Korean giant has something special in store.

    If a recent report is to be believed, the Galaxy S10+ variant could possibly come with 12GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. If this turns out to be true, it would take Samsung handsets to a completely new level.

    Samsung is rumored to launch four different variants of its next flagship, and the top-end model would likely pack a whopping 12GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The base variant of the Galaxy S10 is said to come with a 5.8-inch display, along with a dual rear camera setup.

    However, the top-end model of the upcoming flagship lineup is expected to pack a whopping 6.7-inch display, along with a quad-camera setup on the back. If this happens, it would turn out to be quite a massive upgrade over the current Galaxy S9+.

    As far as release goes, Samsung could debut the Galaxy S10 lineup sometime in late January or early February. Besides, a 5G variant of the Galaxy S10 is also in the works, which will reportedlt debut alongisde the Galaxy F foldable phone in March.

    More leaks about the forthcoming Galaxy S10 lineup are liley to surafce as we near its official release. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anything new. Until then, keep checking back for more.

  • New Galaxy S10 leak reveals camera details of all four variants

    New Galaxy S10 leak reveals camera details of all four variants

    Rumours about the Galaxy S10 are flying thick and fast. Past leaks have given us a fairly good idea about wthat to expct from Samsung’s upcoming flagship. Now, we have another leak about the Galaxy S10 which reveals Samsung is prepping four different variants of the Galaxy S10.

    According to a report by Korean publication The Bell, all four variants of the Galaxy S10 will feature different camera setups. Besides, some of the details revealed in this report falls in line with earlier leaks, so there’s a chance this report is accurate.

    The rumoured base model, which sources refer to as the Galaxy S10 Lite, will pack dual rear cameras and a single lens shooter on the front. The handset’s secondary camera lens on the rear will get optical zoom. The report also suggests the base model’s camera setup will be a significant upgrade compared to the Galaxy S9.

    The next model referred to as the Galaxy S10, is also said to pack dual rear cameras with OIS. However, the report adds this variant will also have dual front facing cameras.

    The third model, however, will feature a triple lens camera setup. The report suggests that in addition to optical zoom, it’ll also offer a wide angle sensor. Up front, there’ll be two different cameras for selfies and video calls, one of which will offer wide angle support.

    Finally, the top end model of the Galaxy S10 with 5G support is expected to release about a month later. The report suggests this variant could boast a quad camera setup on the back. Apart from features such as OIS and wide angle support, this model could come with a time of flight 3D sensing sensor for AR. For selfies, this one will also pack dual front facing shooters.

    More details about the Galaxy S10 are likely to surface as we near its official release. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anything new. Until then, keep checking back for more.

  • Galaxy Note 9 users complain of an annoying camera freeze bug

    Galaxy Note 9 users complain of an annoying camera freeze bug

    Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is hit by a bug that freezes the handset’s camera while clicking pictures or shooting videos. According to reports, it appears only models running Snapdrgaon 845 processor are affected by this bug, as Exynos variants of the Note 9 are reportedly free of this glitch.

    Several Galaxy Note 9 users in the US have reported the issue on Samsung’s support forums, adding that even software updates in the past few months haven’t resolved the issue. The camera freeze happens while using both the stock app as well third party apps. Besides, users also see a warning notification on the display which says that the ‘camera failed’. Both unlocked and carrier variants of the handset are reportedly hit by the issue.

    Users did manage to find a temporary workaround to fix the issue by clearing the system partition cache. However, it appears the freezing re-occurs soon enough.

    “Recently purchased the HK version of Note 9 (Snapdragon 512GB), encountered this issue within 2 weeks of purchase. Build number M1AJQ.N9600ZHU1ARJ6 with no updates available. For now only regular rebooting avoids the issue,” one user explained.

    Sources also indicate that Samsung is working on an update to fix the camera freeze issue with the Galaxy Note 9. That said, an exact timeline as to when the fix will arrive remains a mystery. Besides, some reports also claim that the latest camera update rolled out in October fixed the issue.  However, it’s pretty evident that users are still facing the issue, even after getting in touch with Samsung support.

    The Galaxy Note 9 is now receiving the November security patch. Besides, a moderator Samsung’s US support page has also confirmed that a fix for the camera freeze issue will soon arrive on the Galaxy Note 9.

  • Samsung reportedly prepping a Galaxy S10 model with six cameras

    Samsung reportedly prepping a Galaxy S10 model with six cameras

    Past leaks suggest that Samsung plans to launch three different variants of its upcoming Galaxy S10 flagship. Now, we have a new report which indicates Samsung is also working on a fourth model that’ll boast top-of-the-line specifications.

    According to a report by WSJ, Samsung is prepping a top-seceret Galaxy S10 variant codenamed Beyond X, apart from the other three models. The report notes that the so called top-secret model will offer 5G support and boast a screen that’ll likely be larger than the Galaxy Note 9.  It’ll be equipped with a 6.7-inch Infinity ‘O’ display with the front-facing camera embedded within the display.

    Finally, the report also mentions that Samsung could deploy a total of six different cameras on this top-seceret model of the Galaxy S10. It could have four cameras on the back and two on the front, according to the report. Citing a source, the report suggests these cameras should offer ‘richer photos and better spatial perception’.

    It’s still unclear whether Samsung will offer 3D sensing cameras like Apple, but the Korean giant will likely focus on AR with this model.

    Eariler leaks have indicated that Samsung will launch a base Galaxy S10 variant along with two other high-end models. The largest of them is said to come with a 6.4-inch display and a dual camera setup. The Korean giant is expected to unveil these three models of the flagship in February 2019.

    Besides, past leaks have tipped the release of Galaxy S10’s 5G model a month later in March. It will initially arrive in markets such as US and South Korea. As for other international markets, its release will likely depend on the region’s 5G infrastructure.

    More details about the Galaxy S10 are likely to surface as we near its official release. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anything new. Until then, keep checking back for more.

  • New Samsung Galaxy S10 details leak out on the internet

    New Samsung Galaxy S10 details leak out on the internet

    Rumors and leaks about the upcoming Galaxy S10 flagship are pouring thick and fast. Now, new details about the upcoming smartphone are doing rounds on the web. The latest leak falls in line with previous leaks, however, it also puts an end to certain rumoured upgrades.

    According to a report by Sammobile, the Korean giant plans to launch three variants of the Galaxy S10. These three variants will carry the following model numbers – SM-G970x (base model), SM-G973x (mid-range model), and SM-G975x (top-end model).

    As indicated by earlier leaks, the latest report also suggests that Samsung will finally integrate the fingerprint sensor within the display. However, the report notes that only high-end varaints of the Galaxy S10 will be equipped with this feature. The base model will reportedly feature the regular fingerprint sensor on the handset’s back.

    Moving on, the report adds that the base model of the Galaxy S10 will come with 64GB of storage and a 5.8-inch display. Earlier, it was rumoured that this model would come with flat screen without any curved edges. That said, the latest report does not mention anything on those lines.

    The two other variants will have 5.8-inch and 6.4-inch displays, and both are expected to come with a fingerprint sensor embedded within the display.

    The report further notes that Samsung will offer the Galaxy S10 in more color options. These include black, white, yellow, and green. However, the report also notes that some colors might be exclusive to certain markets at launch, while remaining could arrive at some point after the flagship’s debut.

    Samsung is also expected to launch LED Flip and Protective covers for its upcoming Galaxy S10 lineup, sometime in Februray 2019 alongside the handset’s official debut.

    As per earlier leaks, Samsung is rumored to launch its upcoming flagship sometime in February next year. Besides, the Korean giant is also expected to introduce a 5G variant of the Galaxy S10 about a month later in March, during the launch event of the Galaxy F foldable phone.

  • New Galaxy S10 concept render leaked, shows a notchless fullscreen display

    New Galaxy S10 concept render leaked, shows a notchless fullscreen display

    Rumours and leaks about the forthcoming Galaxy S10 flagship are flying thick and fast. Samsung is expected to launch three Galaxy S10 variants next year, which will reportedly feature significant design and hardware upgrades. Out of these, two of them will feature a 5.8-inch display, while one will have a 6.4-inch screen.

    Samsung has already announced it’ll adopt a top-cutout for its Infinity-O display panels on the upcoming flagship range. Today, another leaked render of the handset has surfaced online, giving us a fairly good idea about handset’s new display panel.

    Going by the leak, it appears Samsung has found a workaround to hide the notch for its Infinity-O panel. The camera cuts outs for these panels are drilled at the top-left, a strategic placement which allows users to cover it up with their thumb while consuming multimedia content. Samsung essentially wants its users to have a more immersive experience by utilizing every inch of the screen.

    Besides, credible tipster Evan Blass has also revealed a few preliminary details about the Galaxy S10. He suggests that the upcoming flagship will feature an Infinity-O display, Ultrasonic fingerpirnt sensor, triple rear cameras, and Samsung’s latest OneUI.

    Not to mention, Samsung has also announced its next-gen Exynos 9820 processor. According to the company, its latest chipset delivers a 20 percent improvement in single-core performance over its predecessor and is 40 percent more power efficient. That means, the Galaxy S10 could be the most powerful Android smartphone in the near future.

    As far as release goes, Samsung is rumoured to launch its upcoming flagship sometime in February next year. Besides, the Korean giant is also expected to introduce a 5G variant of the Galaxy S10 about a month later in March, during the launch event of the Galaxy F foldable phone.

    That said, readers are advised to take this information with a pinch of salt as nothing is official at the moment. More details about Samsung’s upcoming flagship are likely to surface as we near its official launch. We’ll update you as soon as we hear anyhting new. Until then, keep checking back for more.

  • Galaxy F foladable phone will reportedly launch in March at a huge price tag

    Galaxy F foladable phone will reportedly launch in March at a huge price tag

    Korean giant Samsung gave us a first glimpse of its foldable phone, reportedly called the Galaxy F during its annual developers conference. The handset will feature two displays – a main 7.4-inch foldable display and 4.6-inch display on the cover that’ll stay active even when the device is folded.

    During the conference, Samsung’s President Koh Dong-jin also announced that the company will launch the handset in the first half of 2019. Now, a new report from South Korean publication Yonhap News Agency has seemingly revealed a release date and price for Samsung’s foldable phone.

    According to the report, the Galaxy S10 flagship will be unveiled in February 2019, most likely at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The report further notes that Samsung will launch a 5G version of the Galxy S10 about a month later, during the launch event of the Galaxy F foldable phone.

    So far, not much is known about Samsung’s foldable smartphone. A Galaxy F prototype was teased during Samsung’s annual develpers conference. According to the demo, the handset will sport a tablet-like form factor with a main 7.4-inch foldable display which closes like a book transforming into a smaller, candybar form factor with a 4.6-inch cover display that remans active when the device is folded.

    The Galaxy F will also be equipped an app ‘continuity’ feature to ensure that the apps running on the secondry cover display will be available on the main foldable display as well when opened.

    In addition, the foldable smartphone will also ship with Samsung’s new user interface dubbed as One UI. The new UI sports rounded icons as well as a design language which Samsung suggests allows Android users to focus on “what really matters.”

    Coming back to the report, the South Korean publication also suggests that the Galaxy F will cost a whopping $1770. The report also notes that Samsung hasn’t arrived at a final price yet, though the company intends to ship one million units of the Galaxy F for the first batch of orders.

    Finally, Yonhap News also notes that Samsung will launch a 5G version of the Galaxy S10 alongside the upcoming foldable phone. The Galaxy F, however, won’t come with 5G capabilties, added the report.

  • Meet Samsung W2019, a folding smartphone with dual AMOLED displays

    Meet Samsung W2019, a folding smartphone with dual AMOLED displays

    At its developer conference in San Francisco, Korean giant Samsung officially unveiled its foldable smartphone dubbed as the W2019. The highlight of the handset is its foldable design. The device looks reminiscent of the Moto Razr, at least when we look at its buttons and keypads.

    In terms of specifications, the Samsung W2019 sports a 4.2-inch Full HD internal S-AMOLED display as well as a 4.2-inch external AMOLED display that also supports Full HD. The smartphone packs a 3070mAh battery and runs Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box. Elsewhere, the handset packs 6GB of RAM bundled with either 128GB and 256GB of built-in storage. The W2019, however, does not get the classic 3.5mm jack.

    In the photography department, the smartphone features a dual lens 12MP+12MP primary camera setup with f/1.5 aperture, 2x optical zoom, OIS, 4k video recording at 60fps, as well as slow-motion recording at 960fps. There’s also an 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture.

    Owners of Samsung W2019 will also get free access to a host of services which will include an exclusive hotline, phone disinfection, as well as software fixes and updates.

    That being said, the smartphone will remain exclusive to Chinese market and will be sold in the country through carrier China Unicom. It will be offered in a choice of Rose Gold and Platinum color options. As far as pricing goes, the Samsung W2019 is priced at 18,999, which roughly amounts to a hefty $2700.

    Samsung, however, has plans to launch another folding smartphone for the US market, rumoured to be called the Galaxy F or Galaxy X. The Korean manufacturer recently gave us a glimpse of the device’s Infinity Flex display at the annual Samsung Developer Conference. Samsung’s long-rumoured foldable phone is expected to launch in 2019. Hopefully, it doesn’t carry the same obnoxious price tag as the W2019.