Category: Samsung News

Samsung to Launch Galaxy Fold on September 6th in IFA
Samsung is going to re-launch its first foldable smartphone, Galaxy Fold on September 6th in the special IFA event. The news is coming from South Korean media that claims Samsung has decided to unpack the repaired model of Galaxy Fold as early as possible. The IFA event will start on the same date in Berlin, Germany, and Samsung will not get any bigger stage than this to show its most expensive phone to the audience. The report says three major telecom operators in the country were in the talk with Samsung and come up with the final launch date.
South Korea will be the first country to get Galaxy Fold and later the US and other major countries. In South Korea, the Fold will be on sale for 2.4 million won ($1890) and will be in the limited sale. Many experts data claims the sales numbers will be low compared to previous numbers so, in the first phase, Samsung will dispatch limited quantities (20,000 to 30,000) of Galaxy Fold in the market.
The last report suggested September 18th as the release date but looks like Samsung wants to show Galaxy Fold early. April 26 was the original date for the first foldable phone but due to issues in the hardware, Samsung postponed the launch date. Later, Best Buy & AT&T canceled all the pre-orders for the product due to the missing launch schedule.
The device launch date was in the mystery box for the previous few months. Now we have another date. Samsung officially yet to come up with an official launch date. If the foreign media is correct then in the coming days we would hear more from the company.
Source (Korean)
August 29, 2019
Galaxy Home Mini Beta Program Opens, Launch Imminent
Samsung Galaxy Home & Galaxy Home Mini speakers are taking more than usual time to release. In the last few months, we heard many leaks & information from various sources as well as from the official spokesperson. In the last statement, the Samsung spokesperson is taking the time to launch both home speakers for the quality reason. The company doesn’t want to compromise with quality as it happened with Galaxy Fold or before that with Galaxy Note 7.
Finally, taking this much of time the company is ready to introduce its home speakers, at least the mini version. The Galaxy Home Mini has now appeared on Samsung’s official website of South Korea and available for beta testers in the initial phase.
Samsung officially announced the Beta Program for Galaxy Home Mini which is the Samsung Smart Home Speaker. The time period to apply for the program is from 28th Aug to 1st September 2019, interested beta users can enroll for the program to check this amazing smart home speaker.
To enroll for the program, you should have the latest version of the Samsung Members app and log in to the Samsung account for beta tester support.
Samsung Galaxy Home Mini smart speaker
Galaxy Home mini is a smart home speaker which aims to strengthen customer communication and gives control over home appliances and IoT devices. You can control these devices with the help of your voice through Bixby and SmartThings. Galaxy Home mini has a round design with touch controls located on the top.
We already know Home Mini comes with Bluetooth 4.2 & it can connect using Micro USB instead of USB-C. The beta program allows you to test the upcoming product and enrich it through valuable feedback. Selected beta testers can get one Galaxy Home mini beta product.
Though the company plans to launch the Galaxy Home mini there is no schedule announced for the launching though it has passed FFC & Bluetooth certification. It has been predicted that Samsung will launch Galaxy Home Smart Speaker in the last quarter of the current year and the beta testing leads us towards the launch date.
If you want to join the Beta program, then visit this Samsung’s official page and apply for it. This moment, the program is for South Korean users, it may launch soon in other countries.
August 28, 2019
Galaxy A50 August Update Improves Battery Charging Algorithm, Added Snapchat
Samsung is now seeding the latest August security patch update on the Galaxy A50 smartphone. The new software is here to improve the overall quality of the device and the Snapchat app has been installed. The firmware A505FDDU2ASH3 is rolling out in India that weighs 320MB in size. The latest software improves the battery charging algorithm by providing stability as well as enhances the performance of the Fingerprint scanner. It also takes care of the security of the device with Google’s August security patch.
The most surprising change is, Samsung installed Snapchat app on the Galaxy A50. At this moment, we are not sure how this app will be different than the Play Store version, we will tell you when we review it. In the last few updates, Samsung is installing many third-party apps on its various range of devices.
Recently, Galaxy A70 received Helo app in July update and before that many Galaxy, A series smartphones have got ShareChat, MobiKwik, Likee & Big Basket apps. Samsung never has done it before but it looks like the company wants to partner with some app developers to give additional benefits to customers.
The update is currently serving in India over the air so in the coming hours, it will reach everyone in the country. If you want to check it manually, then go to Settings and hit a Software update. In the last updates, Galaxy A50 has received major features, including Night Mode & QR scanner. This update is all mean to improve the overall quality of the device.
August 20, 2019
Smartwatch Market Grows, Apple & Samsung Leads
The smartwatch sector is constantly growing with setting new records every year. The latest report from Strategy Analytics mentions the trend and reports that 12.3 million smartwatches were shipped in the second quarter of 2019. As compared to the same quarter of the previous year, the current year recorded a 44% year on year growth rate. In the Q2 of 2018, all the companies cumulatively shipped 8.3 million smartwatches against the 12.3 million of the Q2 2019. The report reveals the growing potential of the wearables section and indicates the growth scale in the upcoming time.
The Apple Watch dominates the global shipments of the smartwatches and shipped 46% of the 12.3 million. It is obvious that last year’s Apple Watch Series 4 is the biggest factor in increasing shipments of the company and to bring it to the top position.
Further, Samsung also recorded a significant improvement in the smartwatch segment. The company doubled its shipments compared in the same period of 2018. Korean tech giant’s Samsung Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Watch Active helped the company to beat the Fitbit and grab the second position. In September, Galaxy Watch Active 2 with Under Armour edition will be launching in the market that may help the company to do even better.
Samsung’s smartwatch market growing
Samsung records the 15.9% market share against the 9.8% of Fitbit and occupy the second position. This trend indicates improving sales of the company and it’s holding over the smartwatch market. However, the latest Galaxy Watch Active 2 may enable the company to solidify its position and compete against Apple to capture the market.
According to the report of Strategy Analytics, currently, Samsung is the world’s second-leading smartwatch vendor as well as can further improve its fortune with the latest products packed with several impressive features.
Also, the report mentions the gloomy picture for the Fitbit, as the company saw a drop in its market share. This year the company managed to sell 9.8% of the global shipments against 15.8% of the previous year. Fitbit lost the second position due to less than the expected sale of the company’s Versa Lite Edition smartwatch.
However, with Fitbit Versa 2, the company can expect to improve its sell and solidify the market. The latest report gives a clear picture of the performance of the manufacturers as well as the trend in the smartwatch market space.
August 13, 2019
Galaxy A70 Receives Night Mode in July Update
Samsung has released the latest July update to its Galaxy A70 smartphone. The new software brings dedicated night mode and QR Code scanner features to the camera. These were the missing features on Galaxy A70 and now finally, Samsung brought them. The galaxy A50 was the first mid-range device to get both these features, in the June security update Galaxy A50 was lucky to get them. The latest firmware version A705GMDDU3ASG6 is now rolling out with Android’s July security patch that counts 367 MB in size. The software also improves the overall security of the smartphone.
The interesting part of this update is, Samsung installed ‘Helo’ app on Galaxy A70, and users are not happy with it. Samsung never does such things, but recently, the company has installed many third-party apps on its range of smartphones. In the last Security update, Samsung pre-installed FabHotels, Likee, MobiKwik, Big Basket, and ShareChat apps on many devices. Most customers are unhappy with it; luckily, they can uninstall the apps. So if you have received such apps and you don’t want to use, then you can simply uninstall them.
In the previous firmware, Galaxy A70 has received many camera features. It has come up with Super Steady video mode, slow-mo, super slow-motion, focus mode and Beauty Video mode features so now it got the Night Mode function to improve picture quality.
The firmware is now releasing in India and other countries will get it soon. To check the update manually, head to Settings > Software Update and then hit on the button. After Premium lines, Galaxy S10 series, Galaxy S9 & S9+, Galaxy Note 9 and budget smartphone Galaxy A50, it is another device to get the Night Mode function.
July 31, 2019
Android Pie Reached To Galaxy J7 Duo & Galaxy Wide 2
Samsung’s two budget smartphones are now tasting the latest Android Pie version with One UI flavor. The Galaxy J7 Duo & Galaxy Wide 2 are now receiving Android Pie update. The Galaxy J7 family member J7 Duo is receiving it in India and Galaxy Wide 2 getting new Pie version in South Korea, which only available in Samsung’s home country. The firmware version J720FDDU4BSG7 is seeding on Galaxy J7 Duo, and J727SKSU3CSG3 is for Wide 2. Both devices will be upgraded to Google’s July 2019 security patch after the update.
The update brings Samsung’s latest One UI features with Night Mode, UI tweaks, navigation gestures and Digital wellbeing to the devices. The version for J7 Duo weighs 1270 MB in size and Wide 2 software weighs 885 MB in size. The software is now available via Over-the-Air and soon available in other countries. Galaxy Wide 2 is only available in South Korea so all users in the country will receive it soon. To check it manually, Go to Settings > Software Update and download it.
The interesting fact is Galaxy Wide 2 is now two years old, launched in May 2017, and another fact is, it received the latest version before Galaxy Wide 3. That means that Galaxy Wide 3 will get an update very soon. The Galaxy J7 Duo was launched in April 2018 with Android Oreo software on the board. Yesterday, Verizon released Android Pie on Galaxy J3 smartphone and now another two Samsung devices are getting it.
July 26, 2019
Galaxy A50 July Update Improves Camera & Wi-Fi
Samsung Galaxy A50 had received its one of the most important updates in June. In June, it received a dedicated Night Mode function to the camera with the super slow-motion & QR Code features. It was the first mid-range smartphone in Samsung’s A series lineup to get such rich features. This time Samsung pushed another update with the July security patch that all means to improve the camera quality of the device. As per the changelog, the picture quality of the phone camera will improve. Samsung is seeding new firmware version A505FDDU2ASG4, which is 189.28MB in size and now rolling out in India.
If you look closer to the changelog then there is no change in the May update & July update, but after the update many users witnessed better camera quality & picture quality on their Galaxy A50 phone. Along with camera improvement, the new software also takes care of Wi-Fi by stabilizing it and improved connectivity. In addition, QR Scanner shortcut is now added to the notification panel.
Not a surprise, after the April update, when Galaxy A50 received camera update with slow-motion & other minor camera features, Samsung released May update to improve and stabilize camera performance. Samsung did again to improve the camera after launching new functions. The Galaxy A50 is Samsung’s one of the popular smartphone in many countries so the company is trying to make it even better, and last dedicated Night Mode software update was one of them.
The new version is now serving in India and it may cover other countries soon. To check for the new version, go to Settings > Software Update and then hit on the Download and Install button.
July 26, 2019
Galaxy Fold Will Launch in September
Samsung expects the launch of its foldable flagship, Galaxy Fold in September. Originally the device was scheduled to launch on 26th April, but the screen breaking issues compelled the company to postpone its release. After that company focused on comprehensive improvement of the Galaxy Fold and improve the overall user experience. Due to this unexpected delay Best Buy and AT&T canceled all the pre-orders and refunded the money to customers.
The September launch of the Galaxy Fold can lead to the competition with Huawei Mate X as it is also expected to launch in the same month.
Company has made extensive evaluation and all the required improvements to the product in meantime. However, if launched as scheduled earlier, the Galaxy Fold would be the first foldable smartphone by major manufacturers.
The issue of screen cracking was occurred due to peeling off the layer of plastic film on the phone’s internal display by reviewers. This happened because reviewers failed to understand the warning of not to peel off the layer and this lead to the crack in the display.
In other cases bulge occurred on the internal screen of the device because some debris entered the phone’s top hinge. Now Samsung has solved all these issues and improved the device with an extended protective layer to cover bezels.
In order to prevent the debris from entering the device, protection caps have added on top as well the bottom side of the hinge. Also, the metal layers below the Infinity Flex Display have been included to reinforce the protection of the display.
Further, the company has reduced the space between the body and the hinge of the device. Samsung is also working to optimize the more apps for the Galaxy Fold’s User Interface.
As the company expects the launching of the Galaxy Fold in select markets in September, the more details will available close to the launching date. Customers have to wait until September to get this amazing and improved foldable smartphone.
July 25, 2019
Samsung Galaxy M20 Launched in South Korea
The Galaxy M20 is Samsung’s one of the low-end lineup smartphone which firstly launched in India. Now Samsung has launched this smartphone in South Korea to target the budget customers. The decision will help the company to expand its market for Galaxy M20 as well as tap the potential of the Korean market for low-end smartphones.
At present in pre-sale, the smartphone is available to purchase from online store Musha, the Aliexpress site in Korea. On Musha, it goes on sale for $186 for 3GB/32GB version & $215 for 64GB. It is available in Black & Blue color option though at the moment a 64GB version of the Blue color is not on sale.
The device will go on sale from 15th July via Samsung’s online mall and other e-commerce platforms such as Gmarket and Auction. Galaxy M20 will sell for 22,000 won, and it is available in black charcoal color option, soon Blue version will join.
Galaxy M20 features 6.3 inches droop notch display with high-resolution support of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo and can upgrade to the latest Android 9.0 Pie, and Exynos 7904 Octa-core processor powers it. It features 13MP and 5MP primary camera setup and 8MP selfie camera. A non-removable Li-Po 5000mAh battery fuels the device with a fast charging support of 15W.
To celebrate the pre-sell of the device, Samsung and Musha will also sell a unique package. It created in collaboration with several fashion brands like Viva Studio, Kinshi, Cricity, and Mark Gonzalez. Galaxy M lineup is the result of Samsung’s efforts to beat the competition from the rivals in the low-end and mid-range smartphone segment.
Source: Samsung (Korea)
July 8, 2019
AT&T Rolling Out June Update for Galaxy S10 with Night Mode
Samsung Galaxy S10 Exynos users are the first ones to enjoy dedicated night mode on their new smartphones. Now the latest June update with the firmware version G973USQU2ASF6 for Galaxy S10 & G975USQU2ASF6 for Galaxy S10+ is headed to the US, and AT&T is the first carrier to release it for its users. The update is available for Galaxy S10, & Galaxy S10+ models. The version brings dedicated Night Mode as well as QR scanner to these premium smartphones. Now users don’t have to use the Bixby vision to scan QR codes.
The latest version also added vibration feedback for navigation gestures, allowing users to use an extra screen inside the app by hiding the standard Android navigation bar. Samsung has recently updated all their flagship phones with these features. The Galaxy S9, S9+, Galaxy Note 9 and even mid-range smartphones, Galaxy A50 has received these dedicated Night Mode feature.
In the May update, Samsung has released new features with a security patch, and now all the major countries received it. US users were behind the schedule as like always they get new versions as per their carriers. Last week, T-Mobile released the June security patch for the Galaxy S10 series, which missed all the new features. Now AT&T has rolled out the latest version, all the remaining telecom operators will start to push it. To check for new version, go to, Settings – Software Update – Download & Install to get it manually.
July 2, 2019
Samsung Closed Its Shopping App ‘Samsung Mall’
Samsung is poised to close its all-in-one shopping app, which is known as Samsung Mall. The company started this AI-powered one-stop shopping solution early in January 2018, but now it’s going to put an end to this app. Samsung did not mention any specific reason for this decision. However, it was sending notifications to all users in India, which notes that Samsung Mall service will be no longer available from 30th June 2019. Finally, yesterday it closed for all the customers in India.
This app was launched as a platform that provides various products like e-commerce platforms Amazon, TATA CliQ, ShopClues, and Jabong. Since the launch of the app, it came pre-installed with different smartphones of the company. Customers were able to shoot the image of the product in real life, and based on AI-powered technology. Then the app gives matching products from partnered shopping sites.
Though the app has near about 10 million downloads from the Play Store, it falls short of the company’s expectation. It may be one of the reasons behind this strategic decision, but there is no official statement by Samsung for the discontinuation of the Samsung Mall app.
The notification sent to the users of this app remarks, “Thank you for your support, Samsung Mall will be discontinued, and service will not be available from 30th June 2019.”
Although the company has not delivered an official statement, we can guess the reason behind this step. There is stiff competition as all the major e-commerce platforms have their app on the Play Store, and this ensures easy access to consumers.
This full availability of significant e-commerce platforms enhances the shopping experience. Now Samsung has done away with its Samsung Mall app, which was launched to provide one-stop solutions for shopping for different products.
July 1, 2019
New Galaxy A50 Update Brings Night Mode & Super Slow Motion Features
The Samsung Galaxy A50 now receiving a new update that brings Night Mode & Super Slow Motion features to this mid-range smartphone. The Galaxy A50 already has Slow Motion function and now with Night Mode & Super Slow Motion users can use their cameras to the fullest. The update is currently rolling out in India with the firmware version A505FDDU2ASF2 and brings June 2019 Android security patch. Along with this two important camera features Samsung also introduced Steady Mode to the video shooting & take care of Knox Guard, which now improved and more stable.
Previously, the dedicated Night Mode & Super Slow Motion features are only available for Samsung’s premium smartphones – Galaxy S10 models, Galaxy S9 models & Galaxy Note 9. Its Glad company brings it to this mid-range smartphone, even before Galaxy A70. Both camera features have not mentioned on the changelog. When you update the smartphone you will not get both camera features. For that, you have to reset camera settings on your Galaxy A50.
The new update is currently rolling out in India, and it is important firmware so Samsung will release it soon in other countries in the coming days. To check the update manually, Go to Settings, check for Software Update and download it manually. Recently, Galaxy A30 & Galaxy A70 have received a major update in India and if I am not wrong then in the next updates both devices will get these camera features.
Thank you Abhijeet for the tip.
June 28, 2019
Galaxy A70 & A30 Receives Improvement Update
The new software updates for Samsung Galaxy A70 & Galaxy A30 are available to download. The latest software versions aim to improve some key features of the devices along with security. The version for Galaxy A70 carries the firmware version A705GMODM2AF4 and weighs 472.34MB in size. Though it brings the security patch level of May 2019 when we are heading to July. Lats month Galaxy A70 received a significant update that improved camera & fingerprint performance with the stability of the device.
The Galaxy A30 receives A305GNDXU2ASE5 firmware, and it weighs 645 MB with the latest June 2019 Android security patch. The new version rolled out to improve the camera performance of the device and to enhance the security of the smartphone. In the previous version, Galaxy A30 has received the Slow Motion function, and now this version hit to improve overall quality.
The latest software update for Samsung Galaxy A70 aims to improve the performance of the fingerprint recognition feature. Also, touchscreen performance, as well as security of the device, has improved. As compared to the previous, this update focus on fewer features, but it improves the performance of crucial features like touchscreen and fingerprint recognition.
The new update for Samsung Galaxy A70 is currently rolling out in India, and the Galaxy A30 update is available in the Philippines & Indonesia. Users can manually check the update by visiting Settings & Software Update.
June 25, 2019
Samsung to Launch Galaxy Fold at the end of July
Since the delay of its original launching date in April, Galaxy Fold is a hot topic for a few weeks due to its unpredictable launch date. It supposed to launch in April, but then it postponed to fix the hardware problems. Now the news coming from South Korea says that Samsung is planning to launch Galaxy Fold at the end of July. According to the Yonhap news, Samsung Electronics & mobile communication companies are negotiating to launch Galaxy Fold at the end of next month. On the release date, mobile communication companies say, they have finished all the required tests for the device and further improve the quality, even after Samsung launches the Fold in the market.
In the other news, smartphone foldable panel makers are also forcing Samsung to announce a release date. The smartphone foldable panel industry has big hope from Samsung Galaxy Fold & Huawei Mate X, so they want both foldable products in the market in the time.
To confirm the news, in the last conference Samsung Electronics executive Roh Tae-moon said, “We are now in the position to launch Galaxy Fold.” It means the company has solved all the problems and ready to hit the market.
Many times the actual date has postponed in the reason of quality testing and to fix other hardware issues. Now it is the time for Samsung to must come up with one specific date and end of the July is might one of it.
There are lots of going in between Samsung Galaxy Fold & its release date. Since Samsung has postponed the re-launch date of Galaxy Fold, many users are asking for the actual release date.
Previously, many sources claimed it would hit the market in the first week of July, but later, Samsung denied the news. Now Samsung Display executive said in his last conference that the company has solved all issues and the device is now ready to hit the market.
June 22, 2019
Android Pie Update for Galaxy J7 Pro Released in India
After the release of the Android Pie update for Samsung Galaxy J7 Pie insignificant countries, finally, it comes to India. Two weeks ago it was rolled out in Russia, followed by Spain, Mexico, Algeria, and some other countries. Yesterday, in India Galaxy A8 Star has started getting Android Pie update that carries G885FOLM2BSF7 firmware version, and now it is time for J7 Pro users. The firmware version J730GMDXU6CSF7 hit the market with May 1st security patch that counts 1087 MB size. It would be better if Samsung chose to give it with the June security patch. The latest piece will bring Samsung’s new One UI interface that replaces previous Experience UI.
The update is now rolling out so it may hit on your device in few hours or the next day. If you want to check it manually, then go to, Settings on your J7 Pro & tap on Software Update and then Download & Install. Samsung has already a new version on Galaxy J7 Nxt, Galaxy J8, J6, J4 and other Galaxy A series smartphones.
Last month, Samsung covered all its latest mid-range smartphones with a new security patch along with the Pie version. The Galaxy M series and Galaxy J7 2018 series have received updates in last month. On the other hand, Galaxy J7 Pro & J7 Nxt are the only 2017’s models that have undergone Pie version among its other J7 series models. And it is the first smartphone in June to get the Pie version as per the Samsung schedule. We can hope soon other J7 series smartphones will get this software in the coming weeks.
Earlier, Samsung Galaxy M10, M20, and Galaxy M30 have received an Android Pie update for India. Now the company is rolling out the latest software version for these devices worldwide. Samsung recently launched the Galaxy M40 smartphone with an inbuilt Android Pie version. Now the recent update for the previous devices makes the Galaxy M series compatible with the latest firmware version.
June 20, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Fold Ready to Release
As the various issues related to the screen of Samsung’s first foldable smartphone, Galaxy Fold has fixed, the device is ready to hit the market soon. Samsung Display executive says the company has solved all the problems that occurred at the time of testing the device. Also, Samsung Display Vice President confirmed this news at the recent speech in a conference in Seoul on 18th June. The device faced the issues of breaking the screen while it offered to the reviewers.
The screen issue compelled the company to postpone the launch of Galaxy Fold, which was scheduled to launch in April. After the delayed start and cancellation of all pre-orders of the device, there are several rumors regarding the launching date. After the postponement, it rumored that the company would launch the device in July, but the company denied it and said that it would release the launching schedule in a few weeks.
There is no official schedule for the release of Galaxy Fold has announced. The recent statement by the company officials indicates that it’s going to hit the market soon. The issue of flickering screen and crease in the middle of the screen has fixed. It is positive news for Samsung and its customers. According to the official, the Galaxy Fold will attract a lot of attention when released.
There is a possibility that the device will enter the market before the launch of Samsung’s other flagship device, Galaxy Note 10. We can expect the sooner launching of the improved Galaxy Fold.
June 19, 2019