Samsung GALAXY Tab S 10.5 users can start licking Android Lollipop

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Samsung
 may have introduced Android Lollipop on to their flagship smartphones already and merely a few days later of our report of the GALAXY Tab S 8.4 receiving Android Lollipop, the update has actually reached our lab’s
GALAXY
 Tab S 10.5, no jokes here, but our very own unit is a Malaysian purchased one.

Android Lollipop brings many improvements on to the table such as a whole new Material UI design and performance improvements thanks to 64-bit processor support, the update is available over-the-air and users can simply tap on the check software update button in About Device to initiate the update, the file size is pretty huge at 980MB so make sure you have internal storage upon updating.

In our first impressions, Android Lollipop does indeed bring slight performance improvements to the device and you will actually notice a couple of
Samsung
’s default apps adapting Google’s Material UI design similar to the company’s flagships, however most parts of TouchWiz remain unchanged. If the update hasn’t reach your device, fret not as
Samsung
 delivers such updates in batches. We hope to hear your comments after upgrading to Android Lollipop on your GALAXY Tab S.


Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Review: Is there anything new?

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Samsung
 has been launching one device after another, and now we have the
Galaxy Tab
 S2, a premium tablet from
Samsung
unlike the cheaper mid-range
tablet
 device – the Galaxy Tab A. If you have seen the previous generation, which is the Galaxy TabS, you can already see quite a bit of changes in terms of looks.

For one,
Samsung
 has changed the ratio of the device from wide screen 16:9 to 4:3 ration which is more suited for reading. In fact, you can see that the natural orientation is now in portrait mode by the placement of the buttons in the new
Tab S2
.

Other than button orientation, you will also notice as soon as you pick up the
tablet
, is how extremely light it is. In fact, it is even lighter than
the iPad
 Air 2 with the Galaxy Tab S2 weighing at 265g for the 7.9-inch version, and 389g for the 9.7-inch version. Not only is is lighter, it is also thinner. The
Tab S2
 is only 5.6mm thick, which makes it the thinnest tablet to date.

Now, the
Tab S2
 is not made from the latest commonly seen metal and glass unibody, but instead it has a plastic back with chrome metal edges. Don’t be mistaken to think that the plastic makes it look and feel cheap; the patterned texture actually looks and feels premium and the texture makes it easier to grip since it won’t slip out of your hand easily.
Samsung
 also probably made it plastic in order to make the
tablet
 lighter as well, and somehow it feels better than the previous Tab S’s cushion-like back.

On the inside, the Tab S2 has an upgraded processor with an Exynos 5433 and a Mali T760MP6 GPU. It still sports the same 3GB of RAM however, just like its predecessor. As for storage, Samsung has increased the internal storage, offering two options: 32GB or 64GB, and with expandable storage up to 128GB, which we are pretty thankful for.

Now, how does the
Galaxy Tab
 S2 fare with regular usage? So far, reading is really comfortable since the
tablet
 feels more comfortable to hold. Since it is lightweight, I can hold it with one hand; even holding the 9.7-inch model is not too bad since my wrist didn’t cramp up even after holding it for quite a while.

As for watching videos and playing games, the
Tab S2
 did not heat up nor did it crash or hang, which is a pretty good thing. Since the tablet is in 4:3 ratio, the black bars on the top and bottom of the screen when watching wide-screen videos is there but it’s not a really big problem.

With all the stuff you can do with the Tab S2, the next question is, how is the battery life? Well, reading alone doesn’t eat that much battery since too bright a screen – which takes a lot of battery, would give a headache. However, watching videos and playing games tend to drain the juice, so what we did was try doing everything in moderation – reading, videos, games, emails, browsing and whatnots, and battery life could only last about a day and a half at most. Since
Samsung
 made the battery capacity smaller in order to make the
tablet
 thinner, this probably reduced the battery life quite a bit. The thing is, it would be not too big of an issue if there was fast charging, but unfortunately the
Tab S2
 does not come with that tech and that is a bit of a bummer.

We ran some benchmarks too, and here are the screenshots of four different benchmarks for both the Tab S2 7.9-inch, and the 9.7-inch.

Antutu:

7.9-inch

9.7-inch

3DMark:

7.9-inch

9.7-inch

GeekBench:

7.9-inch

9.7-inch

Epic Citadel:

7.9-inch

9.7-inch

Now, the
Samsung Galaxy
 Tab S2 has also been preloaded with iFlix, and should you buy a unit from Malaysia, you will get one-year subscription for free to watch all the movies and TV series you want. Although Samsung did mention that the Tab S2 is also preloaded with Samsung Milk Music, a radio station of sorts, both the devices we had did not come preloaded and we had to install it via Galaxy Apps to test it out.

The Tab S2 also comes preinstalled with
Galaxy
 Life app, and it still sports TouchWiz running on top of Android 5.0 Lollipop, as well as supports the same Multi-Window feature as with most of its latest devices. This is nothing to complain about since mostSamsung users would already be familiar with these additional ware.

The price point for the Galaxy Tab S2 is a little steep, but with the Tab S2 being part of Samsung’s premium tablet series, we would have already expected this kind of price range. The 7.9-inch variant is going for RM1,699 onwards, while the 9.7-inch is at RM1,999 onwards, depending on which storage option you take.

In all honesty, the major selling point for the
Galaxy Tab
 S2 is its incredibly light weight and thinness. Of course there are some upgrades, but other than all these, there isn’t really anything really innovative about the Tab S2. However, if you’re looking for a super light and thin Android tablet, or for any tablet at the moment, this is the only one in the market that offers just that.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 next in line for Oreo update

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We’re finally getting evidence that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 will be receiving the highly-anticipated Android Oreo update, since they have already started rolling out the update to a few Samsung devices. And Samsung’s high-end slate has just been spotted at Wi-Fi Alliance running the Android update, so it’s clear it will be released to the public really soon.

It’s worth noting that the Galaxy Tab S3 is part of the second wave of Samsung devices that are supposed to receive Oreo updates, alongside other devices like the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, and Galaxy A5. While the Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Plus and Note 8 have already started to receive the respective update.

We will have to wait and see if there’s going to be a third-wave of Samsung devices that are expecting the Oreo update, but in the meantime, let’s just play around with what the Oreo has to offer to the current batch of smartphones.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 will come with a Snapdragon 835 processor and a Super AMOLED screen

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Samsung is set to release a new Galaxy Tab at MWC 2018 but it looks like we will be getting a sneak peek at the new device before its unveiling. The new tablet comes with a model number SM-T835 which appeared on GFXBench. Based on the Galaxy Tab S3 which came with a model number SM-T825, it seems like the SM-T835 will be the upcoming Galaxy Tab S4.

The listing shows that the tablet will come with a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED screen with 2560 x 1600 resolution. Other than that, it comes equipped with Snapdragon Octa-core processor clocked at 2.3GHz and an Adreno 540 graphics chip which points to the Snapdragon 835 processor. It also comes with 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage and an 8MP front camera with Android 8.0 out of the box. Just like the Galaxy Tab S3, the S4 will come with a WiFi-only model and comes with AKG tuned speakers, S Pen and a keyboard.

There is still no indication on the pricing but from the specs above, we can see that this is the most powerful tablet that the company has ever produced. Last year at MWC, Samsung choose to unveil the S8 phones at a separate even and showed of the Galaxy Tab S3 and a Galaxy Book 2-in-1. Seeing as this year they are unveiling the S9 phones at MWC, it is uncertain if the Galaxy Tab S4 will be unveiled alongside the S9 phone, but we will keep you updated as soon as there is more information.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 will not come with a fingerprint sensor, uses Intelligent Scan for security

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With the Android tablet market having a lack of devices, we can only turn to Apple for good tablets. However, with the release of the MediaPad M5, that might and encourage more manufacturers to follow. We do know that Samsung is releasing the Galaxy Tab S4 which could rival the iPad.

Speaking of rivalling the iPad, information has surfaced that the Galaxy Tab S4 will come with a facial scanning hardware called Intelligent Scan which was seen in the Galaxy S9 and S9+. We heard similar news from Apple that their new iPad Pros will come with Face ID, the same technology that is being used on the iPhone X. Whats more interesting is that Samsung is completing ditching the fingerprint scanner on their upcoming Galaxy Tab S4, as they said that their intelligent scanner will determine the lighting of the surrounding and decide if it should use the face scanner or iris scanner to unlock the device.

A lot of facts surrounding this tablet is unclear, but we do know from a leak that the tablet will come with a Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB of RAM and the S-Pen. What do you think about Samsung following in the footsteps of Apple and ditching the fingerprint sensor for facial recognition?

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite unveiled with S-Pen support and 10.4-inch display

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 was the last flagship tablet from the Korean giants – it was launched last year to rave reviews. Almost a year later, we now get the lower-end version of the device for those who want something as good for less.

Image credit: Samsung Indonesia

Aptly dubbed the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, you get a smaller tablet measuring at 10.4-inches and it comes packed with a LCD display pushing a resolution of 2000×1200. Definitely a downgrade from its elder sibling’s Super AMOLED 2560×1600 panel.

Despite that, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite comes with the same design language as the original with thick bezels around the sides with rounded corners. Over on the back we see antenna bands on the top and bottom of the tab.

Image credit: Samsung Indonesia

A single main camera is present and offers a resolution of 8MP – another major downgrade from the original’s dual 13MP+5MP camera array. On top front, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite gets a 5MP shooter.

Under the hood, an
Exynos
 9611 chipset powers the device and you get 4GB of RAM alongside up to 128GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot present so you can bump your storage up with up to a 1TB card if you want.

Image credit: Samsung Indonesia

The tab’s biggest selling point is its S-Pen support which you keep snugly in a Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Book Cover, which is sold separately. The S-Pen also magnetically clings onto the cover so you don’t lose it. It doesn’t look like you can attach the pen to the back of the tablet like on the original Tab S6.

There also doesn’t look to be any provisions for a keyboard attachment, which is something the original had.

The tablet comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack and charger via a USB-C port. Speaking of, the tablet packs a 7,040mAh battery, which is the same as the original Tab S6. Despite being a budget option, you still get a flagship-like array of speakers which are AKG-tuned and have Dolby Atmos support.
 The tablet also ships with Android 10 with One UI 2 layered on top.

The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is available in Oxford Gray, Chiffon Pink, and Angora Blue – there are no official pricing yet, and Samsung Malaysia hasn’t announced its local availability. The device made its appearance via our
neighbouring
 Indonesia’s Samsung page, so considering our
proximity
, we could be next in line to receive the tablet.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has its specs and design revealed

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The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite that we’ve been waiting for might be arriving really soon but due to the current circumstances, it’ll probably be launched without a physical event.

Leaks from WinFuture revealed the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite to come with a 10.4-inch LCD panel as compared to the 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display on the Galaxy Tab S6. Samsung also downgraded its RAM size to 4GB instead of 6/8GB, but it may still have a 128GB storage option apart from the 64GB option.

These revelations aren’t surprising; after all, it is a cheaper model. Unlike the flagship tablet that’s equipped with an 8MP front camera and a dual rear camera, the Tab S6 Lite will only come with a 5MP front camera and an 8MP rear camera.

Other speculations include a 7,040mah battery and an Exynos 9611 chipset. But still, we’ll be getting S Pen support with a mid-range tablet, which is what many people are looking forward to.

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 may be getting a lite version with an S Pen

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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 caught the attention of many when it was launched last year and now there are rumours suggesting a lite version of the flagship tablet.

According to Android Headlines, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite will be a mid-range tablet that sports similar design as the flagship Tab S6. It will be using an Exynos 9611 chip or a Snapdragon 600-series in other regions, and come with 4GB RAM paired with 64/128GB storage.

Image credit: Future

The Tab S6 Lite will also get a redesigned S Pen that could charge wireless at the back of the tablet. However, it is also possible for this to be an accessory sold separately so that consumers can choose to purchase the tablet on its own.

The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite will ship with Android 10 and reports suggest the tablet to be priced

around $399.

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Samsung unveils Galaxy Tab S6 flagship tablet with 10.5-inch display and Snapdragon 855 chipset

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We don’t hear a lot in the tablet scene – but this one is exciting. Introducing the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 – the Korean company’s new flagship tab.

Image credit: Samsung

We emphasize on the flagship part of this because the precious Galaxy Tab S5e was a mid-ranger – they’ve completely bypassed the Tab S5 to bring us the S6, which comes with a Snapdragon 855 – a chipset many expected to appear in the S5.

The tablet sports a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED panel – meaning this competes with Apple’s iPad Air. The overall shape of this tablet is square-ish compared to its Apple counterpart, but looks to be all aluminium. The tab weighs 420g – lighter than the iPad.

Image credit: Samsung

You’ll also find a dual-camera setup here (13MP wide + 5MP ultra wide) – its nice to see a tablet sporting better photography equipment now. Plus, the selfie camera is a respectable 8PM shooter.

Under the hood is a Snapdragon 855 cementing its flagship status – which is also part of the reason why we say it’s a competitor to the iPad Air which has an also powerful A12 Bionic chipset. When the S6 comes to Malaysia however, we may see the tab come with the Exynos 9820 instead, like the Galaxy S10.

For memory and storage, we can expect up to 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage, plus expandable memory via MicroSD. The tab supports a single nano-sim, but word around town is that there will be a WiFi-only variant too.

Image credit: Samsung

Other noteworthy features is that the tab will support S Pen – there’s a magnetic charger at the back of the tab that lets you attach your stylus to. The tab also supports the BookCover Keyboard – however it is sold separately. For content consumption, there are four – yes, four speakers placed on each corner of the tablet.

Powering the tablet is a 7,040mAh battery which supports USB Type-C fast charging. Taking cues from its smartphone cousins, the Tab S6 will sport an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 will be on sale this September according to Tech Radar and will be priced from $649 (RM2,677) – making it a whole RM500 more expensive than the iPad Air. But it’s still early days and Samsung hasn’t revealed the official price yet, plus it could cost different once it arrives at local shores.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE announced in Malaysia from RM1,899

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Joining the
Galaxy Tab S7 series
 is the latest Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE that is now available in Malaysia from RM1,899; this tablet fits in the middle of the other tabs with its 12.4-inch display.

Specs

While the Galaxy Tab S7 FE is larger than the Galaxy Tab S7, it doesn’t offer a 120Hz refresh rate; still, it pushes WQXGA resolution and has a dual-speaker system that supports Dolby Atmos.

Under the hood, the tablet is powered by a Snapdragon 778G chip and has up to 6GB of RAM paired with 128GB of storage — the memory is expandable up to 1TB via a microSD card.

The Galaxy Tab S7 also comes with a 10,900mAh battery that supports 45W Super Fast Charge; Samsung says the tablet can last up to 13 hours for video playback and getting it to a full charge will only need about 90 minutes.

Similar to the other tablets in the series, the Galaxy Tab S7 FE is also compatible with the S Pen; this accessory will be included in the box when users purchase the tablet.

Camera-wise, the Galaxy Tab S7 comes with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera, offering up to 1080/30fps video recording.

Galaxy Tab S7 FE price and availability

The Galaxy Tab S7 FE starts at RM1,899; the higher-end variant will cost you RM2,199.

It is available in Mystic Black, Mystic Silver and Mystic Pink and can be
purchased
 from today onwards with free gifts worth RM811. The promotion will end on October 31, 2021.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 series launched: Comes with Snapdragon 865+ and 120hz display

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UPDATE (28/12) – Find out what we think about the Galaxy Tab S7+ here:

During Samsung’s
Unpacked
 event last night, we also saw the arrival of Samsung’s latest flagship tablet, the Galaxy Tab S7 series.

There are two models available – the regular 11-inch Galaxy Tab S7, and the 12.4-inch Galaxy Tab S7+. The former packs an LTPS LCD display that pushes a resolution of 2560×1600, while the latter comes with a Super AMOLED 2800x1752p screen. Both tablet’s displays push a 120Hz refresh rate.

Aesthetics wise, the tablet has a familiar square frame, but Samsung claims that the bigger Galaxy Tab S7+ is one of the thinnest around measuring at only 5.7mm in thickness. The tab is available in three
colours
 – the popular Mystic Bronze, as well as the Mystic Silver, and Mystic Black.

Under the hood, both tablets pack a very capable Snapdragon 865+ chipset with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. The Tab S7 comes with an 8,000mAh battery, while the Tab S7+ packs a 10,090mAh unit – both devices support 45W of
Super Fast
 Charging.

When it comes to imaging, you get a main 13MP lens placed next to a 5MP shooter. For selfies, you get an 8MP lens.

Like the Galaxy Note 20 series, the Tab S7 comes with the new-and-improved S Pen stylus which offers a low latency touch rate of just 9ms. You can also enjoy features within the Samsung ecosystem like the Samsung DeX, which now connects wirelessly and allows you to extend your display and workspace. You can also snap three apps onto the secondary display to maximize productivity.

The tablet is compatible with the Samsung Book Cover Keyboard which also has a touch pad and a cover for the S Pen should you place it on the magnetic charger on the back of the tablet.

The Tab S7 series comes in three connectivity variants – WiFi, LTE, and 5G; but Samsung
Malaysia
 has only listed the WiFi variant on their website with no official pricing.

Elsewhere, the devices will ship this August 21 and is priced, from $650 for the base Galaxy Tab S7 (RM2,723), and from $850 for the Galaxy Tab S7+ (RM3,561). We’ll be sure to keep you updated when the tablets arrive in the country with its official local pricing.

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Samsung is already developing the successor to its flagship tablet

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The successor to the Samsung Galaxy S6 is allegedly under development, but whether it will be named the Galaxy Tab S7 or Galaxy Tab S20 — no one knows yet.

According to
Galaxy Club
, the new flagship tablet comes in two models labelled as  SM-T970 and SM-T975. Although there aren’t any specs leaked yet, we are hoping that this year’s flagship tablet will be including 5G support. It is also possible for the tablet to come with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage with expandable memory.

Just like its predecessor, the Galaxy Tab S7 should be similarly-sized with a 10.5-inch Super AMOLED display. It should also come with Dolby Atmos and an on-screen fingerprint reader, in addition to being shipped with Android 10.

The Galaxy Tab S6 is also rumored to have a lite version that’s reported to launch this month, but since the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite hasn’t even been launched yet, the Galaxy Tab S7/S20 will need a few more months before it makes its debut.

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Samsung confirms Galaxy Tab S7 series to go on sale this August 28

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Samsung Malaysia has confirmed that the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ flagship tablets will be arriving to the country this 28 August, which is pretty quick considering they were only announced back in August 5 during Samsung’s
UNPACKED
 event.

As a recap, the regular Galaxy Tab S7 measures at 11-inches and packs an LTPS LCD 1560×1600 panel while the Galaxy Tab S7+ comes equipped with a larger and prettier 12.4-inch Super AMOLED 2800x1752p display. Both tablets push an impressive refresh rate of 120Hz.

The Galaxy Tab S7 series has a familiar squarish frame, but Samsung says that the Tab S7+ is one of the thinnest tablets in the market with a thickness of only 5.7mm.

Powering the tablets is a Snapdragon 865+ chipset as well as 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The Regular Tab S7 packs an 8,000mAh battery while the larger Tab S7+ comes with a 10,090mAh battery – both devices support up to 45W of SuperFast Charging.

For imaging, the Tab S7 sports a 13MP dual camera lens with a 5MP ultrawide shooter. The tablets are capable of recording at 4K resolution at 30FPS.

One of the top selling points of the Tab S7 series is the support for the latest Samsung S Pen stylus which now offers lower touch latency at only 9ms. The tablets are compatible with Samsung Book Cover Keyboard which comes with a keyboard and a holster of sorts for the S Pen when it charges magnetically at the back of the tabs.

In
Malaysia
, it looks like we’re only getting the
WiFi
 variant of the Tab S7 series – but perhaps the LTE and 5G models will come at a later time. There’s no official Malaysian pricing yet unfortunately, so we’ll have to go on the US pricing for
reference
: Galaxy Tab S7, from $650 (RM2,725); Galaxy Tab S7+, from $850 (RM3,564).

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra has its specs revealed

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It was
previously revealed
 that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra will begin production around Q1 to Q2 2022 and detailed specs of the tablet have already begun circulating on the internet.

Image Credit: OnLeaks x 91Mobiles

The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra will come with a 14.6-inch Super AMOLED display that pushes 120Hz refresh rate, paired with 8/12/16GB of RAM and 128/256/512GB of internal storage. As previously reported, it’ll sport a
notch

design; this notch houses not one, but two 12MP selfie cameras — one being an ultrawide camera and the other a regular sensor
.

As for its rear camera, it’s equipped with a 13MP main camera and a 6MP ultrawide camera. This tablet will be packed with a whopping 11,200mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging. Other than that, Samsung’s S Pen will also be supported and this pen will sit on the tablet’s back when not in use.

Image Credit: OnLeaks x 91Mobiles & OnLeaks x ZoutonUS

It’ll also run on Android 12 with One UI 4.1 which will bring new customization and personalization options such as an Extra Dim mode to reduce eye strain when looking at the screen at night.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra’s is set to arrive next year so stay tuned as we provide you with more updates then.

Source –
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra to sport a notched display

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Notched displays are making comeback it seems, but not on smartphones as one might expect – instead, Apple put one on their latest
MacBook Pro
, and now Samsung is looking to do the same with their upcoming Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.

Renders

of the device show a dual-camera selfie module that lays on a y-axis placement; this means that you’re supposed to use lenses only in landscape mode.

Elsewhere however, the tablet looks similar to the existing
Galaxy Tab S7
 – it’s got a squarish, aluminium body; a magnetic strip to charge your S Pen stylus, and an oblong-shaped camera module on the back.

The Galaxy S8 Ultra will be the biggest entry in the series and it will pack a 14.6-inch OLED display. There’s also support for 120Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling experience.

Under the hood, the device is expected to run on the upcoming Snapdragon 898 chipset. Since the processor is meant to only arrive by next year, we can expect the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra to also be launched then.

Watch this space for the latest developments about the new flagship tablet.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series goes official with Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays and IP68 water resistance

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Alongside the Galaxy Z foldables, Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Tab S9 series, a premium tablet range that reshapes the landscape of the industry. Comprising of three models – Galaxy Tab S9, S9+ and S9 Ultra – the new line-up employs Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays, Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, and an in-box, IP68-rated S Pen, offering a seamless blend of immersive viewing, creative freedom, and resilient construction.

Portability Meets Immersive Entertainment

The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, with its 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, boasts HDR10+ for scene-by-scene optimization and a dynamic refresh rate that automatically calibrates from 60 to 120Hz. Eye Comfort technology reduces blue light by over 70%, while the device’s 16:10 aspect ratio enhances the viewing experience.

A 20% larger quad speaker system, the AKG speaker system, and Dolby Atmos immersive sound enhance the entertainment experience on the Galaxy Tab S9 series. The Vision Booster technology automatically adapts the screen to bright lighting conditions for outdoor viewing, and the Smart Book Cover allows for hands-free viewing in both portrait and landscape orientations.

Redefining Performance and Gaming

The sleek Galaxy Tab S9 series, powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, introduces advanced vapor chamber technology for the first time in a Galaxy tablet. This powerful innovation allows for seamless streaming, gaming, and video editing experiences.

Embrace Effortless Creativity

The Galaxy Tab S9 series, along with the IP68-rated Galaxy S Pen, allows users to capture and express their ideas anywhere. The S Pen features bidirectional charging and a wider tilt angle in the S Pen Creator Edition for an intuitive creating experience.

With Multi Window and Pop-Up View features, the Galaxy Tab S9 series allows users to manage up to three apps in an organized grid or as floating windows, facilitating efficient multitasking.

The Galaxy Tab S9 series’ Book Cover Keyboard and DeX Mode recreate a desktop experience with tablet portability, offering flexible window resizing and positioning, and second screen capabilities to mirror or extend the PC screen to the tablet.

The Galaxy Tab S9 series, the go-to tool for creative portfolios, is also the exclusive launch platform for the Android version of the popular GoodNotes app. Other apps, like LumaFusion and Clip Studio Paint, are optimized for the expansive screen of the Galaxy Tab S9 series, making content creation more precise.

Seamless Integration and Premium Design

The Galaxy Tab S9 series integrates seamlessly into the Galaxy ecosystem, enabling effortless control between tablet and smartphone. The device also features design elements from the flagship Galaxy S series smartphones, with the durability of an IP68 rating and Armor Aluminum reinforcement.

Availability and Pricing

The Galaxy Tab S9 series will be available in Malaysia from August 18, 2023, in two colors – Beige (not available on Tab S9 Ultra) and Graphite, and three sizes – 14.6-inch on Tab S9 Ultra, 12.4-inch on Tab S9+, and 11-inch on Tab S9.

Prices range from RM3,699 for the Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB) to RM7,149 for the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 5G with a keyboard (512GB). Prices are listed as below:

Models

RRP

Colours

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 5G with keyboard(512GB)

RM7,149

Graphite

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra 5G with keyboard (256GB)

RM6,649

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra with keyboard (512GB)

RM6,499

Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra with keyboard (256GB)

RM5,999

Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G with keyboard (512GB)

RM5,849

Graphite, Beige

Galaxy Tab S9+ with keyboard (512GB)

RM5,199

Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G (256GB)

RM5,249

Galaxy Tab S9+ (256GB)

RM4,599

Galaxy Tab S9 5G with keyboard (256GB)

RM4,849

Galaxy Tab S9 with keyboard (256GB)

RM4,199

Galaxy Tab S9 5G (128GB)

RM4,349

Galaxy Tab S9 (128GB)

RM3,699

For more information about the pre-order offers, please visit
Samsung Malaysia’s
 website.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 to be unveiled during Unpacked 2020 event this August 5

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Just because there’s a pandemic, doesn’t we can’t have nice things – and one of those things is the Samsung Galaxy Note 20, which will be arriving this August 5 during Samsung’s Unpacked event.

Like many global events that took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, Unpacked 2020 will be completely virtual, broadcasted via live stream. Happening at 10pm Malaysia time, we will be seeing the Korean giants unveil their mammoth Galaxy Note 20 which we know will sport a snazzy
colour
 – Mystic Bronze.

We, of course, already know how the phone looks like thanks to a ‘
leak
’ that surface earlier this month. The phone will come with Samsung’s S Pen stylus, an 108MP camera system, an
Exynos
 990 and more.

It’s also got a sizeable camera bump that doesn’t look out of place for a 2020 smartphone – in fact, it looks a lot like the Galaxy S20 Ultra in its shape and placement.

We’re eager waiting to see how the company can push the Galaxy Note 20 further – perhaps it’ll come with a laser pointer stylus this time as reported by YouTuber
Jimmy Is Promo
.

You can catch the livestream at Samsung’s website
here
.

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event happening this January 14

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The annual Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event will be happening this January 14, confirms the Korean tech giants.

The live stream will go live at 11pm on that day and we’ll be getting a proper look at the Galaxy S21 series. Samsung teases the phone’s unique camera bump, placed behind a foggy acrylic box that hides some detail – but you can definitely tell it’s the S21’s camera bump, especially since we’ve seen the same design from previous
leaks
 of the phone.

The Galaxy S21 will likely be the new
Exynos
 1080 chipset for local models, and probably the Snapdragon 888 in the US. All variants across the board should come with a 120Hz WQHD display, while the top-spec model should arrive with a 108MP main lens.

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Samsung has also announced, in conjunction with the event, a deal that gets customers who pre-order the new Galaxy device a Galaxy Fit2 (RM179).

You can catch the Galaxy Unpacked livestream this January 14 via their official website
here
.

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Samsung confirms Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event happening this August 11

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Samsung has confirmed that their annual
Galaxy Unpacked

event will be taking place this August 11.

The brand is using the tagline “Get Read to Unfold” for this instalment, which – if our fine-tuned reasoning skills deduct correctly – means that Samsung is ready to unveil their newest Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 smartphones.

The event will also see the introduction of the Galaxy Watch4, Watch4 Classic, and Galaxy Buds2.

Image credit: Twitter @evleaks

The watches will be some of the first to come with new One UI Watch interface which was announced during the recent

MWC
 convention.

There aren’t a lot of solid information regarding any of the other products as of now, but there will be more updates to come down the line. You can join us in watching the Unpacked event this August 11 at 10pm on Samsung’s

website
 or
YouTube

channel.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic to debut in the upcoming Unpacked event

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic will be joining the Galaxy Watch Active4 in the Unpacked event that will be happening in August.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic still sports a rotating bezel

Image credit: Android Headlines

If we compare the renders that were leaked, the Galaxy Watch Active4 appears slimmer and more sporty as compared to the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. The Classic model will also come with the rotating bezel and two physical buttons on the right.

It’ll come in three sizes!

The new watch will also come in three sizes — 42mm, 4mm and 46mm. It will also be available in three colours and two case options — you get white, gray and black materials paired with a silver/black case.

Apart from the smartwatches, we are also expecting to see the new Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy S21 FE in the upcoming event.

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Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series goes official: Packs host of new health tracking features and One UI Watch OS

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic are now official – both sporting the brand’s newest wearable software, One UI Watch.

With this new software, Samsung promises plenty of improvements in the sleep management, and UX departments with its ability to be used seamlessly with other Galaxy devices.

New features on the Watch4 series include the Samsung BioActive Sensor that packs three sensors in one chip – these sensors measure Optical Heart Rate (PPG), Electrocardiogram (ECG) and the Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA). Packing three sensors into one chip allows the watch to keep a more compact form factor
.

There’s also a new body composition analysis tool that gives you data on your physical composition such as skeletal muscle, fat mass, body fat, BMI, and water.

Other software features include your usual heart rate and SpO2 tracker, blood pressure and ECG monitoring, smart fitness tracking, Bixby voice command, gesture controls, and more.

Enabling all this is a powerful Exynos W920 chipset which is the first 5nm architecture chip used in a Galaxy Watch. Samsung claims that this allows 50% more RAM capacity, 20% faster CPU performance, and 10x increase in GPU performance.

When it comes to design, the Galaxy Watch4 comes with two buttons on the side with no rotating bezels, while the Watch4 Classic sports a rotating bezel to accent the watch’s 1.19-inch Super AMOLED display. Samsung claims that these watches are both thinner and sleeker than its predecessors.

Powering the device is a battery that lasts up to 40 hours on a single charge; you can also get 10 hours of use after a 30-minute charge, while a full charge will take less than two hours.

The Galaxy Watch4 comes in 40mm and 40mm variants and is available in Black, Silver Green (44mm); and Pink Gold (40mm); it’s priced at $249.99 (about RM1,059); meanwhile the Galaxy Watch4 Classic comes in Black and Silver (42mm and 46mm); it’s priced at $349.99 (about RM1,483).

There’s no word on when it’ll arrive in
Malaysia

or its local pricing yet, but we’ll be sure to keep you update when more information arrives.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 specs leaked

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is expected to launch next year during summer, but some of its specs have already been leaked.

Why is there no Galaxy Z Flip 2?

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the direct successor to the Galaxy Z Flip; no one knows why Samsung has skipped the Galaxy Z Flip 2.
GizmoChina
’s guess is that the foldable flip phone is named that way to match the Galaxy Z Fold 3 that will also be launched next year.

Bigger display, higher refresh rate

Since Max said my leak is not right while I didn’t leak a single piece so here are the overall specs for the Flip3
 120Hz
 2x-3x outer display size
 3900mAh (expect the real capacity to be around 3700-3800mAh)
 Thinner bezel and smoller hole punch
 6.9 inches main display
 Less crease

— Chun (@chunvn8888)
November 25, 2020

 According to a Vietnamese leaker named Chun, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 will come with a bigger 6.9-inch display that supports 120Hz refresh rate. In addition to that, the display will feature thinner bezels and has a smaller punch-hole cutout.

Chun also mentioned that the outer display of the phone will be two or three times larger compared to its predecessor and will be better in terms of durability thanks to a new ultra-thin glass. Samsung will also increase the battery life from 3,300mAh to 3,900mAh.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip display may not actually be made of glass – scratches way too easily

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When the Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Flip foldable smartphone, people had one thing on their minds – to see what Youtuber JerryRigEverything would do to it. The wait is over, as he’s finally put the phone’s durability to the test.

Note that the Galaxy Z Flip does heavy damage to your wallets priced at USD1,379 (RM5,708), so it was definitely painful to see Jerry (real name: Zack Nelson) abuse the device to a point of no return – but a necessary evil for the name of science.

One of the key selling points of the Galaxy Z Flip is its foldable display – Samsung said during their presentation at Unpacked, when folding the phone shut, “you’re not just bending glass, you’re bending the laws of physics” – which has led many to believe the display is proper glass – as in it has the scratch-resistance of it and the flexibility of a plastic.

Image credit: JerryRigEverything

Jerry’s video proved otherwise – as he performed scratch tests, the display showed heavy divots even from being scratched with duller tips. He notes that actual glass should scratch at that level, but only show signs when on much sharper tips. It’s led him to deduce that Samsung may have used a hybrid glass-polymer formula to make the display, which means it isn’t truly glass as Samsung has made us believe.

Even worse, he could make a dent in the display with just his finger nail. We really only see this on phones with displays made of plastic.

Image credit: JerryRigEverything

The notifications/back selfie display on the top half of the phone is actual glass, and because of that didn’t show damage at the same level as the main display – kind of proving Jerry’s point and speculations.

We doubt Samsung will have anyway to fix the issue other than to be more honest about what makes the Galaxy Z Flip display – plastic. But hey, at least the rest of the phone is still built pretty sturdily as we can see in the video – so kudos to the Korean giants for that.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip in the flesh – this is how the new foldable phone looks like

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We have our first real hands-on video of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip folks! A video shared on Twitter by Ben Genskin, shows the device in its full glory – and it looks like most recent rumours say it would look.

The phone in question is in a glossy purple – almost glass-like finish and it looks to be a fingerprint magnet. When closed, we see a camera bump on the upper half of the phone right next to a mini display that shows the time, date and weather.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip – First Hands On Video
pic.twitter.com/4b8Uzt5kRB

— Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin)
February 2, 2020

The two halves of the phone looks to close flush against each other, which is in line with previous draw-ups; and magnets are responsible for keeping the halves shut.

When open, we get a hefty display that’s said to measure 6.7-inches large. It’s got pretty thick bezels, but with a display this large, you’re getting more than enough screen real-estate.

GSM Arena lists the panel type as a Foldable Dynamic AMOLED display, the same kind of panel used on the Galaxy Fold. It’s said to push a resolution of 1080p.

Overall, the phone looks pretty easy to slip into your trouser pockets without sticking out like a Galaxy Fold would; but with such a long display, it begs the question if usability is going to be any good. At least the Galaxy Fold becomes a tablet when opened.

Could this just be a cool gimmick? We’ll have to wait and see when the phone is introduced at Samsung’s Unpacked event later this month.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip now available for pre-order in Malaysia, priced at RM5,888 [UPDATE: Extended to March 22]

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Samsung has opened pre-orders for their second-gen foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Flip – this was launched alongside the Galaxy S20 series last month at Samsung’s Unpacked event. The pre-order will start at 10am and will be a one-day affair, ending at 10pm today as well. The phone is priced at RM5,888, you can order the phone from Samsung’s website.

Pre-order deals for the phone include Samsung Galaxy Z Premier Service, which includes 24/7 Premium Careline and one screen protection warranty;
plus
 a one-year device warranty period. You are required to enter the promo code ZFLIPVIP to put in your
orders
 – and availability of the device is on first-
come
-first-served basis.

Image credit: Evan Blass

The phone features a 6.7-inch OLED display panel with very thin bezels – and it folds in a clamshell-like manner, which many believe is the proper way to make a foldable phone. The phone folds on a hinge that is covered and has brushes that keep dust out of the mechanism.

Over on the top half of the phone, you’ll find a dual-lens setup – a 12MP main lens and a 12MP ultra-
wide angle
 camera. For selfies, you turn the phone around and use the same set of cameras while using the tiny display panel next to the cameras as a viewfinder.

Under the hood, the Z Flip comes with a Snapdragon 855+, 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. It also has a small 3,300mAh battery but supports up to 15W fast charge.

Visit Samsung’s
website

here
 to learn more about the pre-order terms and conditions as well as the phone.

UPDATE: Samsung Malaysia has just updated that the Galaxy Z Flip pre-order has extended to March 22nd.

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Samsung reveals the soon-to-be launched Galaxy Z Flip ad during Oscars 2020

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If you haven’t had a good look at Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip, then you’re in luck. The Verge’s Editor-in-Chief, Nilay Patel, just tweeted a video in which Samsung revealed the foldable phone during its Oscars ad.

There isn’t much to tell based on the ad since no internal specs were revealed, but we do know that it’ll come with a punch-hole in the center of the device paired with dual cameras on its back. Previous rumours also suggest the phone’s display to measure at 6.7-inches and sports a Foldable Dynamic AMOLED display.

Samsung just showed off the entire Z Flip during its Oscars ad. Small print says screen crease is normal, heh
pic.twitter.com/uBesJ0FonT

— nilay patel (@reckless)
February 10, 2020

If you squint your eyes and observe the bottom right corner of the video, you’ll also realize that there’s a small print in the ad that calls the crease at the folding point a “natural characteristic of the screen. While this is Samsung’s way to reassure its users that there’s nothing wrong if they find a crease in the new phone, it’s also clear to us that there hasn’t been a display solution that can totally avoid creasing yet.

Samsung’s Unpacked event will be happening tomorrow and if you’re interested in watching the livestream, you can do so on
www.samsung.com
.

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Here’s how the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip will look like according to leaks

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Reliable leakster Evan Blass has been on a roll lately with divulging info about Samsung’s upcoming devices – he recently posted on Twitter a seemingly legit pre-order promo poster for the
Samsung Galaxy S20
.

This time, he’s sharing deets on Samsung’s other upcoming product, the Galaxy Z Flip; he took to Twitter to show renders of how the complete product will look like. As we already know, the Galaxy Z Flip is a foldable that folds like a clamshell. The top and bottom panel is connected with a hinge – and the camera module is placed on the top part.

There looks to be two lenses along with a flash. The image shows two colours – black and purple and they look quite stunning. Another thing we can see are the aluminium bumper sides – and when open, the phone is rather thin, which it should be.

The Galaxy Z Flip is touted to be much cheaper than the Galaxy Fold (but still pretty expensive) and will be introduced at Samsung’s Unpacked event this February – plus, it’s availability will follow shortly after; so if you’re interested in a foldable smartphone, this could be the one.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 Review: finally an everyday foldable phone

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Making the jump over to a foldable phone used to have many compromises until last year’s Galaxy Z Flip3, which Samsung has done a significant hardware revamp with a new design that has better durability and is priced way cheaper than the Z Flip, but that’s not to say that it was a perfect foldable as it has a lackluster battery life and slow charging speed, while Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 processor that powers it also isn’t quite up to par in offering decent performance and efficiency.

A year later, the Galaxy Z Flip4 made its debut and my expectations were initially low considering it looked just the same, but after having a brief hands on session before the launch, I was impressed and even more so after using it for a week, this is finally a foldable phone that I can daily drive and one that you can safely make the jump from a conventional looking smartphone.

Galaxy Z Flip4 Video Review

The Z Flip4 might resemble its predecessor but that doesn’t mean it feels the same when you hold it on hand, the frame now feels more premium with a polished aluminum finish, the hinges are slightly slimmer and opening the phone now feels a lot smoother than before, though I am still looking forward to the day where we can just press the power button and it opens and closes automatically, as you still require two hands to do that.

The phone continues to be IPX8 rated water resistant but you will still need to be careful of dust and debris, which is one thing that can really kill the hinges and possibly the ultra thin glass inside the phone if you aren’t careful, but in the case of accidental bumps and bents, the Z Flip 4 is still protected by Samsung’s very own Armor Aluminum which actually saved me a few times when I accidentally dropped it about two feet from the table.

The Z Flip4’s display is still the same beautiful 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel that refreshes at 120Hz with excellent outdoor brightness and viewing angles, though sadly you will still notice the crease in the middle but I also find it to be slightly thinner than the Z Flip3, the stereo loudspeakers also sound about the same with good volume and bass.

Powering the Z Flip4 is the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, which is probably the biggest improvement over the Z Flip 3’s Snapdragon 888 and it is also a much better chipset than you’d find on the S22, the Z Flip4 performed so much smoother and more efficient than its predecessor that I didn’t detect any lags despite only having 8GB of RAM, it also doesn’t heat up quite as often when I’m using it moderately for checking my social feeds and web browsing, the top part of the phone gets reasonably warm during games which I don’t find uncomfortable to hold.

Speaking of gaming, the Z Flip4 is very capable if you don’t mind the crease in the middle of the screen and when I mean capable, it isn’t just about the performance but also power efficiency, I was very surprised with the power drain as I merely detected a 5% drop in battery after 10 minutes in Genshin Impact, which of course you shouldn’t compare with phones that has larger battery capacities, but the slight battery capacity increase over the Z Flip3 and more efficient processor does make a big difference.

Software wise, the Z Flip4 ships with One UI 4.1 on top of Android 12 which overall feels quite the same with the S22 in terms of general usability, but on the Flex side of things, no pun intended, the Z Flip4 has a few software tricks that’s worth mentioning, my favorite would be the improved split screen feature where I can simply just swipe two fingers from the bottom to have two apps open at the same time and I can save the pair of apps as a shortcut to my home screen if I want to have that set up again, I can also make the app pop up as a floating window and have two of them minimized.

Like its predecessor, the Z Flip4 has certain apps optimized to be shown at the top part of the display when you fold it up, but this round Samsung has added a new Flex Mode touch pad which essentially lets you use the bottom part of the screen like a laptop trackpad to scroll webpages and social feeds, it can be useful if you want a more comfortable viewing angle while working on something instead of looking straight down on a flat angle, but I barely use it as I find the tracking and gestures not as precise and I could navigate around faster by just touching the screen.

When it comes to the cover screen, the Z Flip 4’s clock can now show videos on top of the usual set of animated backgrounds and it remains just as customizable as before, you can also finally reply to incoming WhatsApp messages with templates or by using your speech to text which works very well for me

There is also a new contact widget that lets you set up to three favorite contacts and call them directly from the cover screen with the loudspeaker turned on, and finally, my favorite is the flex camera, which you can finally take photos in the 4:3 aspect ratio and you can double tap on the cover screen to see the full live view instead of a cropped view, you can even take landscape photos and videos by just turning the phone in landscape, though that 2-inch display is still really small to notice anything unusual on your shots but it is nonetheless a huge experience improvement.

Galaxy Z Flip4 Camera Samples

The Z Flip 4 maintains a dual 12MP camera array with a wide and ultrawide camera in service, Samsung has increased the sensor size of the main sensor that promises better low light performance and I can definitely testify that in this food shot I took, it was a restaurant with a dimly lit yellow lighting and the camera was able to take really good looking photos with excellent colors, detail and low noise levels.

As for outdoor shots, the Z Flip 4’s cameras take very favorable looking photos with popping colors just like what you’d expect from a Samsung flagship phone, even the ultrawide sensor has very impressive dynamic range with very minimal distortion and no soft focusing issues, this is definitely an A+ camera experience you’d get on a foldable device.

Galaxy Z Flip4 Selfie Camera Samples

The front 10MP camera is good for selfies if you still prefer that instead of using the main camera.

In terms of video recording, there is no 8K video recording like you get on the S22 Ultra but you do get up to 4K 60fps on both the main 12MP and front facing 10MP cameras, the ultrawide camera is limited to 4K 30fps which I think is a shame but not a deal breaker. On a plus point, this is an excellent short form video camera as Samsung has optimized apps like Instagram to support the flex mode camera when fold up the phone, but this feature hasn’t reach TikTok at this point of time, and I think TikTokers are going to love it when the update arrives.

Now, I already mentioned how good the Z Flip4’s power efficiency is when it comes to gaming, and despite that larger 3700mAh battery, the Z Flip4 is still going to require a charge daily when I end my day with a 3.5 hour screen on time, I usually unplug it with 100% at 8am and when I reach home about 11pm, I still have about 10-15% of battery left, this is already much better than the Z Flip3 and with the faster 25W fast charging, I no longer had battery anxieties when I use the Z Flip 4.

With all of these improvements in place, Samsung has sadly raised the starting price of the Z Flip4 to RM4,099, which to be honest still isn’t too bad with a RM100 premium, but hold your horses right before you say this is an expensive phone, because if you managed to get Samsung’s preorder deal including getting a RM600 instant rebate on top of trading in an old phone and getting some other freebies, it really doesn’t feel so expensive anymore for a foldable phone and I commend Samsung for doing that to get people transition to their foldables.

The bottom line, the Z Flip4 is finally an everyday foldable phone for anyone and I highly recommend it.

The Galaxy Z Flip4 can be purchased at
Lazada
,
Shopee
,
Samsung.com
 and authorized resellers nationwide.

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The Z Flip4 is finally an everyday foldable phone

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Galaxy Z Flip4

8

The Goods

Tough and durable build

Excellent performance

Improved main camera

Reasonably good battery life

Faster 25W charging

The Bads

Slightly more expensive than previous model

No Samsung DeX support

No dust resistance

 8.0

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One of the biggest reasons for owning a foldable flip phone is their compact size and external displays that lets you do more, and with most Chinese phone brands already one-upping Samsung with their current releases, the latter is most certainly not sitting on its laurels on the Galaxy Z Flip5, featuring the biggest design and hardware change since the Z Flip3, and while you may consider the phone a late comer for finally having large cover display and zero-gap design, the Galaxy Z Flip5 is the foldable flip phone that does it better than the rest.

Galaxy Z Flip5 Video Review

Starting off with the good things, the Z Flip5 definitely feels much better to hold and carry than its predecessor due to the slimmer hinge design, which is technically 2.1mm slimmer when folded and matches the Moto Razr 40 Ultra, Samsung has continued to ensure that the Z Flip5 is a IPX8 water resistant device despite that, which is no easy feat that no other foldable flip phones have achieved at this time of writing, this means you can take it to the pool and not worry about submerging it when you take a photo with your besties with its Flex Cam.

Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor, the Z Flip5 has the same powerful silicon that’s running on the flagship Galaxy S23 Ultra with exceptional performance and power efficiency, though I won’t recommend that you do extreme gaming on it as the phone’s thermal design isn’t meant for that, let alone the visible crease on the 6.7-inch inner display, a 3DMark Wild Life Stress Test reveals that the phone had its score dropping from the 3rd loop test onwards.

Otherwise, the Z Flip5 is a perfectly responsive phone for everyday smartphone tasks, you won’t experience hiccups in browsing Facebook, texting with WhatsApp, watching KLGadgetTV videos on YouTube and playing lightweight games such as Candy Crush and Homescapes.

Now, the biggest thing on the Z Flip5 is no doubt the larger 3.4-inch cover display which Samsung calls it ‘Flex Window’, and it is where Samsung did better than other foldable flip phones with large cover displays.

Just like its name, the Flex Window is a real show off as you get many high-quality clock faces, widgets and the ability to launch any app on it, though the latter is a Labs feature and can be further enhanced with the MultiStar plugin on the GoodLock app.

The most helpful part of the Flex Window is that I no longer have to unfold the phone when I want to check my incoming notifications, it allows me to view the full content of my e-mail on Gmail, make replies to incoming WhatsApp text with a full-size keyboard, up to the point where I can simply play a YouTube video on it when I receive a new upload notification from my subscribed channel, and ultimately I didn’t find it cramped when performing these actions with my thumb.

In addition, I am just so happy that I can finally frame my selfies and group photos properly with the larger screen estate, the camera app also allows you to configure a few image settings such as setting a timer and changing image aspect ratio. I especially love it when it comes to shooting selfie videos on it, the Z Flip5’s folded form factor allows me to hold it like a slightly larger action camera and shoot up to 4K 60 fps videos.

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Speaking of cameras, the Z Flip5’s dual 12-megapixel cameras remain unchanged from the Z Flip3, which I was neither disappointed nor impressed with it, but I did wish Samsung had at least upgraded the main camera with a higher resolution sensor.

Thankfully, this is still a very workable camera system even for modern flagship phone standards, though don’t expect the same clarity you will find on the S23 Ultra’s 200-megapixel camera, I find it to be sufficient for everyday food shots and capturing family moments.

The one thing I seriously wished the Z Flip5 could have is a larger battery, though the phone’s 3700mAh battery has no issues for lightweight use as it easily offers a day of battery life with 4 hours of screen on time, pushing it further with multiple sessions of photography can easily prompt the low battery notification in the middle of the day, and let’s not forget the fact that it charges at 25W, which isn’t fast and trickles down once it passes 60% of charge.

Overall, I am extremely happy with what the Z Flip5 has to offer this time and it is a foldable flip phone I can easily recommend to anyone, though it simply feels like Samsung has just settled to match the competition when it comes to the Flex Window, the software optimizations on it are what changes everything that you can do on a foldable flip phone, while maintaining the same hardware robustness as before, it is a winning formula that other foldable flip phones have yet to catch up.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 starts at RM4,499 in Malaysia, and can be purchased at Samsung.com,
Lazada
 and
Shopee
.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Review: Flex Window Changes Everything

The Z Flip5's biggest upgrade may be the larger cover display, but it goes more than just that.

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9

The Goods

Larger cover display that does more

Excellent performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy

Slimmer design and better aesthetics

IPX8 water resistance

Capable cameras

Reasonable battery life

The Bads

Expensive

No improvements on battery life

Same cameras as Z Flip3

 9.0

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G: Renders leaked ahead of launch

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Samsung’s
Unpacked event
 will be happening next week to launch few of the most exciting devices including the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G. Fortunately for us, the renders are leaked so we get to check it out before its launch

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G

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Let’s just call it the Z Fold 2 for now; it comes in two colours — Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black. This matches the
Galaxy Note 20
 and the
Galaxy Buds Live
 that were also revealed to come in bronze. Samsung also reduced the bezels by a lot and added a 10MP punch-hole selfie camera on the front.

Super AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate

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When folded, the outer display measures at 6.23 inches, but it expands to a 7.7-inch display when unfolded. Leaks have suggested that the display will sport a Super AMOLED display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate when folded.

On the back, the Z Fold 2 5G has a triple camera system featuring a 64MP main camera alongside two 12MP cameras. It’s also expected to sport a 4,356mAh battery paired with 15W wireless charging.

We are expecting the Z Fold 2 5G to be cheaper than the first Galaxy Fold, but we’ll only know the official price during the Unpacked event.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3: First phone to support the S Pen Pro

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A new
FCC listing
 has confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 will be the first foldable phone to support the S Pen Pro stylus.

Galaxy Z Fold 3 gets first dibs on the new stylus

To put it simply, the S Pen Pro is a larger S Pen that supports Bluetooth connectivity. It was first announced in January, but the recent listing has confirmed that it will be compatible with the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 3.

S Pen Pro will also work with other Samsung phones and tablets

Though the S Pen Pro may debut with the Galaxy Z Fold 3, the filing revealed that it’ll also support other Galaxy devices. This includes the Galaxy S21 Ultra, the Note 10 Lite, the Tab S7/S7+ and more.

These devices will also need to run on One UI 3.1 or later for users to enjoy
 Air Actions
 — a feature that lets you control your S-Pen like a wand.

We should be expecting the S Pen Pro and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 to launch this August, alongside the rumoured
Galaxy Watch 4 Classic
.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 expected to launch in May

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The Galaxy Z Fold 2 was launched in August last year, but it looks like Samsung will be launching the Galaxy Z Fold 3 earlier this year.

Galaxy Z Fold 3 launching earlier this year

Despite the pandemic, Samsung’s plans for its next foldable phone seems to be going smoothly; the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is expected to debut in May, which is three months earlier than usual.

Almost similar design + upgraded specs

Image credit: LetsGoDigital

Based on some leaked
renders
, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will have a familiar design that resembles its predecessors, but it will have the latest Galaxy S21’s camera design and will also come with stylus support. It should also have a stylus compartment, unlike the Galaxy S21 Ultra that required a specific phone case to keep the stylus.

Samsung’s first under-display camera phone?

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There’s also no front camera on the screen which leads to the speculation that Samsung may be introducing an under-display camera this time. We’re also expecting this phone to be powered by either the Snapdragon 888 chip or the Exynos 2100, in addition to featuring OLED screens with up to 120Hz refresh rate.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 launching September 1, 2020 via livestream event

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The
 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2
 will be launched this September 1 during the second part of the Unpacked event – yes, there are two parts now.

We didn’t hear a lot about Samsung’s latest foldable during the first
Unpacked
 earlier this month, so it seems that this time, the event will be wholly focused on the Galaxy Z Fold2 only.

As we know already, the phone comes with a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display, and a 7.6-inch panel when unfolded. Both displays support HDR10+. The phone uses the same ultra-thin glass that we saw on the Galaxy Z Flip – which is covered by a layer of polymer that scratches very easily.

Under the hood, you have a Snapdragon 865+ chipset along with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The phone is powered with a 4,500mAh battery that supports up to 25W of fast charging and 11W of wireless charging.

For imaging, you can expect two 10MP punch hole cameras – both on the front and inner display panel;
plus
 a pair of 12MP lenses that are part of a trio of main lenses. It is unsure what the Samsung will use for the remaining lens.

We’ll know more about the phone and
it’s
 price when it launches during the Galaxy Unpacked part 2 event. You can catch the livestream of the event
here
.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 launched: Priced below RM8,500

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Well, it’s here – the phone so innovative Samsung deemed it worthy of a second, dedicated Unpacked event – the Galaxy Z Fold2.

This time, its full list of features has been announced – one of the biggest additions is Flex Mode, which lets you prop up the phone like a laptop of sorts, and display extended functionalities for a compatible app like YouTube, Google Duo, or even the native camera app.

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There’s also screen-to-screen transition which lets you keep an app open on whichever display you’re using.

We also have the full specs for the cameras now – it’s a triple 12MP lens affair here consisting of the main shooter, an ultrawide camera, and a telephoto lens. There are two 10MP selfie shooters on both displays; on top of that, the Galaxy Z Fold2 now lets you use the main lenses to take
selfies
, with the cover display acting as the viewfinder.

Samsung also continues to make use of their partnership with Microsoft by allowing you make full use of the flexible display with the full
suite
 of Office apps.

As for the specs, we’ve covered this
before
, so here’s a quick re-cap – the phone comes with a 6.2-inch AMOLED panel on the front, while a 7.6-inch panel appears when unfolded. Both
displays
 support HDR10+ for better
colour
 and dynamic range output.

Under the hood, the phone comes equipped with a Snapdragon 865+ chipset, plus 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The phone sports a respectable 4,500mAh battery – for charging, you can juice your phone with a 25W fast charger, or 11W of wireless charging.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 comes in multiple
colour
 options, and you also get to pick a different hue for the hinge.

The phone is priced at USD1,999 (RM8,280) and will be available this September 18. There’s no word on its local pre-order deals yet, but we’ll keep you posted when we get more information from
 Samsung Malaysia
.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2: Pre-order now to get a free pair of Galaxy Buds Live

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Samsung officially released the Galaxy Z Fold2 yesterday at the price of RM7,999 and those who pre-order the phone will get the Galaxy Buds Live for free.

Pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold2, get the Galaxy Buds Live

The Galaxy Z Fold2 will be available in two colours — Mystic Black and Mystic Bronze. It will officially be available from September 25 onwards, but the pre-order starts from September 11. You’ll be entitled to a free pair of
Galaxy Buds Live
 and a Montblanc card holder when you purchase the foldable phone.

Specs

As mentioned in our previous
article
, this Samsung phone has a 6.2-inch AMOLED screen on the front, but when in its unfolded state, the phone measures at 7.6 inches. It also comes with the latest Snapdragon 865+ chipset, 12GB RAM. 256GB storage and a 4,500mAh battery. There are three 12MP lens on the rear and another two 10MP lens, on on the front display and another on the back display.

The
Galaxy Z Fold2
 can be pre-ordered at selected Samsung Experience stores or online via its official site

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2: Bigger displays, sturdier design and better cameras

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 is the latest
Samsung
 foldable device and also the successor to last year’s Galaxy Fold. It’s renamed to match the Galaxy Z Flip that was launched earlier this year but it folds just like the
Galaxy Fold
.

Display

The Galaxy Z Fold2 comes with a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display in its folded state, but you’ll get a 7.6-inch display once you unfold it. Both displays support HDR10+ and instead of a notch in the corner, Samsung has replaced that with a punch-hole camera. The ultra-thin glass that was used in the
Galaxy Z Flip
 is also used in the Galaxy Z Fold2, so it’s less prone to damage but still more fragile than the average smartphone screen.

Internal specs

As expected, the Galaxy Z Fold2 is equipped with a Snapdragon 865+ chipset and 12GB RAM paired with 256GB storage. It has a 4,500mAh battery and supports 25W fast charging, 11W wireless charging and also reverse wireless charging.

Five cameras in total

As mentioned, the phone comes with a punch-hole camera and this applies to both its folded and unfolded state. Samsung did not officially reveal the camera specs, but we’re expecting two 10MP punch-hole camera and three rear cameras that consists of two 12MP lens and another lens that could be 12MP, 64MP or even 108MP.

Though Samsung has announced the
Galaxy Z Fold2
, the price is still unknown; however, more details will be available in September.

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Samsung gave away 200 units of Galaxy Note 8 on a flight!

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It’s funny and ironic how the Galaxy Note 7 sounded like a deadly bomb on flights last year. The failed phablet from last year by Samsung experienced battery issues which led to a global recall before its eventual discontinuation. The phone was banned across flights worldwide as well. With the launch of the Galaxy Note 8 two months ago, Samsung aims to make things right with its customers.

Just earlier this week, Samsung surprised passengers on a Spanish flight by handing out 200 units of the Galaxy Note 8 for free. While this is obviously a publicity stunt, it is definitely generous of a company to give out 200 of its most expensive flagship smartphone to the public.

Celestino García, Spain’s Corporate Vice President for Samsung was also present at the flight to greet the fortunate passengers onboard. All given out devices came with a message that states, “A year ago we asked you to turn it off. Today, we welcome you on board.”

Props to Samsung for its attempt to fix the damage done by its previous Galaxy Note 7 phablet. Looks like it’s all going well for the company with the current Note 8. What do you think?

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Samsung Gear 2 and Gear Fit Unboxing & First Look

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2014 is a year of wearables and smartwatches, these devices are the next big internet of things to change our lives.

The
GALAXY Gear
 from Samsung created quite a buzz last year, though it has terrible performance and battery life, it sets a new standard on how and what smartwatches should be. Now, its time to unbox two latest smartwatches from
Samsung
 which was launched together with the GALAXY S5 – the Gear 2 and Gear Fit. The Gear 2 is the successor to the original GALAXY Gear, which has almost the same form factor with improved hardware while running on the TIZEN platform. The Gear Fit is a smartwatch disguised as a sports band focusing on fitness, it has a 1.84″ curved Super AMOLED Display and has a built in Gyro, Accelerometer and Heart Rate sensor. The Gear 2 and Gear Fit can only work with Samsung GALAXY devices running Android 4.3 and above, before we find out how it really works and help in our daily lives. Let’s take a first look at the unboxing video down below and stay tuned to our full review coming right up.


Samsung Gear 2 Review

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This year is a year of smart wearables, every company tries to come out with their own smartwatch, most of them claiming to have the best features and form factor.
Samsung
 is a company that never misses such a product category, having rushed for the release of the
GALAXY
 Gear last year, which has failed to live up to its expectations while having impressive features, the company has now learnt its lesson and released the successor to its smartwatch, revamping both software and hardware, the new smartwatch is now called the Samsung Gear 2.

Video Review

Same Same, But Different

This is an Asian quote, which means that though things look the same, it is totally different. The Gear 2 has the very same design as its predecessor, however
Samsung
 has made a few changes here. The smartwatch is running on TIZEN OS and had its
GALAXY
branding stripped off, the power/home button is now located right below the display, the camera is now located at the top edge of the watch face instead on the strap, and the loudspeaker is now located below the device instead of the watch clip. Besides all of these hardware changes, Samsung has also bumped the specs of the Gear 2.

Samsung Gear 2 Hardware Specifications

Processor: Dual-core 1GHz
Samsung
 Exynos

RAM: 512MB

Storage: 4GB

Display: 1.63″ Super AMOLED 320×320

Camera: 2MP Autofocus, video recording up to 720p

Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, IR Blaster

Features: Heart Rate Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Built-in Music Player, S-Voice

Battery: 300mAh

Samsung
 has made major changes and addition to the Gear 2’s hardware, we see a processor speed bump from 800MHz, a built-in Heart Rate Sensor and IR Blaster for controlling your TV.

A true companion for your
Samsung GALAXY
 smartphone

The Gear 2 has quickly become our favorite companion for our
Samsung GALAXY
 S5, we mainly use it for receiving notifications and making phone calls with it, and we are really happy to report that all notifications configured via the Gear Manager app were received almost instantly without missing a single one and performing phone calls with the Gear 2 is very pleasant, callers have reported clear voice even if we do not speak directly to the smartwatch, you’ll look as if you’re talking to the air or through an invisible
Bluetooth headset
. Emails and messages were displayed very nicely on the Gear 2’s display, we are able to perform quick replies using preconfigured templates or view on phone.

The Gear 2 is a great help when you’re out of your phone’s reach, its pretty useful if your
GALAXY
 device is really huge where you can’t simply take it out of your pocket or bag.

Humble selection of apps

The Gear 2 has an app store to go with it, in fact its actually part of the Samsung App Store which can be easily accessed via the Gear Manager. Although the number of apps that you can download on your Gear is very little, there are some nice apps that is great to go with such as Feedly Reader, an app that basically shows RSS feeds that you’re following, you can simply just read your news feeds conveniently on the Gear 2 unless you want to read the full article on your phone.

Most essential apps for the Gear 2 are fortunately free, and we certainly hope that Samsung will improve the App Store over time given the fact that TIZEN is still fairly young at its development stage.

Fitness features that works but not perfect

The Gear 2 features fitness features to track your fitness activities, which is where the heart rate sensor and gyro sensor kicks into action. The Gear 2 is able to track Walking, Running, Biking and Hiking activities and sync data back to S-Health on your
GALAXY
 smartphone after you’ve finished tracking, and we find it pretty very useful though we didn’t do much workouts with it.

The Heart Rate Sensor serves as a great reference, though we can’t really tell if it is really accurate. The Pedometer on the other hand is probably the most encouraging but inaccurate feature – Yes, it shows you the number of steps you’ve walked, but even if we are sitting still and sometimes moving our hands, the Pedometer still calculates our steps, which means the gyro sensor isn’t functioning well, it can capture more than a 100 steps before you even noticed it.

We merely treat the fitness features as an additional feature to the Gear 2 and never took it seriously, but we still wish Samsungcould address these issues.

Camera

When we first saw the
GALAXY
 Gear with a built-in camera, we are awed but skeptical at the same time, it’s amazing howSamsung could think of fitting a camera into a smartwatch form factor, we also laughed at the fact that nobody wants to take pictures using the watch’s camera. The Gear 2’s 2-Megapixel camera has impressed us this time, we find ourselves taking pictures with the watch at times when it isn’t convenient to take our phone out. Pictures taken with the Gear 2’s camera is surprisingly good at colour reproduction and not as grainy looking as we can imagine, sharpness is still lacking a little but it is good enough for a smartwatch camera. Check out pictures taken with the Gear 2’s camera down below.

The Gear 2 is also able to shoot videos in 720p resolution, you’ll need to configure the resolution manually and it’s only records up to 15 seconds.

Pictures and videos taken with the Gear 2 will be synchronized back to your GALAXY smartphone and it works reliably.

Battery Life

The Gear 2’s battery life is amazing, while we haven’t used the GALAXY Gear before, we heard that battery life was terrible and only lasted for a day. We used the Gear 2 moderately, by making 2-3 phone calls with it and receiving about 15 notifications a day, the watch manage to last us 6 days as what Samsung has quoted on its specifications. Judging by the watch’s hardware and display, such battery life should only exist on the Pebble Steel which uses an E-Ink display. Of course, if you tend to use a lot of its fitness features, expect the battery life decrease to 3-4 days, but nevertheless, it is still good.

One complain that we have over here is the charging clip the Samsung provides in the package, the clip isn’t our favorite and it is a thing that we tend to forget if we want to travel with the watch, and it is a really small thing that you can misplace easily. Why can’t they just have a built-in MicroUSB port at the side of the watch and cover it with a plastic flap?

Verdict

The Samsung Gear 2 is a major improvement from the Galaxy Gear, its great hardware and reliable software makes it one of the best smartwatch to invest on. We really wish that the company could one day turn the support switch ON for other Android devices and we don’t mind losing some Samsung proprietary features such as S-Voice and WatchON. The Samsung Gear 2 retails at RM899 with a range of strap and watch colors, it isn’t cheap but if you need a wearable companion for your GALAXYsmartphone, this is the best choice that you’ve got.

The Good

+ Beautiful Super AMOLED display

+ Responsive touch display

+ Great battery life

+ Acts as a standalone music player

+ Supports A2DP music streaming

+ IP67 Water/Dust resistant

+ Decent camera

+ Reliable software and connection

+ Decent speakerphone call quality

The Bad

-Apps still limited

-Fitness features require improvement

-Charging clip not convenient

-Only works with
Samsung GALAXY
 devices with Android 4.3 and above.

We rate the Samsung Gear 2 at 4 out of 5 stars.


Samsung Gear A is the company’s new round smart watch

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While everyone seems to love round watch faces,
Samsung
 is now set to have a new design on its next Gear smartwatches after slowing things down for some time. According to reports from SamMobile, the Korean firm will be launching its new round smartwatch some time in the next quarter and tentatively has the name called the Gear A.

The Gear A will apparently come in two variants – one with standard Bluetooth connectivity while the other with 3G voice and data just like the current
Gear S
. The new round
smartwatch
 from Samsung will apparently come with WiFi connectivity as standard and will come preloaded with the company’s very own Tizen OS rather than Android Wear.

Here are the list of Gear A model numbers that has been leaked:

• SM-R720

• SM-R730

• SM-R730A (
AT&T
)

• SM-R730P (Sprint)

• SM-R730V (Verizon)

• SM-R730T (T-Mobile)

• SM-R730S

• SM-R732S (SKT)

• SM-R732K (KT)

• SM-R732L (LG U+)

While the Apple Watch is set to go on sale this April 24th, it is obvious that
Samsung
 wants to still stay ahead of the competition with its Gear smart watches since the Apple Watch’s functionality is very much on par with its current watch software. At least with the recent
Galaxy
 S6 and S6 edge release, we know Samsung is finally doing something good about software and we look forward to it.

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Samsung Gear Fit 2 gets activity recognition and SOS alert in new update

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Samsung has just released an update for the Gear Fit 2 which improves the heart-rate and exercise-tracking system, after a workout, you will be able to see a graph that shows you the time spent in different heart rate zone, broken down into three stages, Moderate, Vigorous, and Maximum.

The device’s activity detection is also improved, making it automatically activate its fitness-tracking functions after a ten-minute exercise. After completing an auto-tracked workout, an approximate location of where you are will pop up on the screen, runners can also set a customizable pace targets via the Samsung Health app where you will input the desired distance and time and set if you want to burn fat or increase endurance.

The new update will also allow customization of the info it will display during workouts, data that can be displayed are total distance, calories burned, and the duration of an exercise. Lastly, is the added function to send an SOS alert with your location to a person that you have assigned by pressing the home button on the device three times.

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Samsung Gear Fit Fitness Feature Tryout

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This might seem close to the full review of the
Samsung Gear
 Fit, but we aren’t really quite there yet and we would like to show you the fitness features on the Samsung Gear Fit, a fitness oriented smartwatch from
Samsung
. The Gear Fit has a curved
Super AMOLED
 display at 1.84-inch and has a hardware heart rate sensor, the smartwatch is able to supportSamsung GALAXY devices running on Android 4.3 and above. In this video, we tested the most used workout features and we realized that they work reliably most of the time. While this is merely a simple tryout, do take note that results may vary depending on the way you use it. Watch the video down below and stay tuned to our full review of the Samsung Gear Fit, Gear 2 and GALAXY S5 coming up soon.

On a side note, this entire video is shot using the
Samsung GALAXY S5
.


Samsung Gear Fit Review

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There are many fitness trackers in the market that works with your smartphone, they aren’t cheap and doing much purpose except keeping track of your fitness activities. If we combine fitness tracking features into a smartwatch, that will be really cool and much more useful, therefore
Samsung
 has the answer to our request, by releasing the fitness oriented smartwatch – the
Samsung Gear
 Fit

Video Review

Smartwatch Disguised as a Sports Band

The
Samsung Gear
 Fit looks really attractive and futuristic, it shows an example to many on how smartwatches should really look like. The Gear Fit has a curved 1.84” Super AMOLED display and a 180MHz Cortex M4 CPU, it also features a heart rate sensor and gyro sensor. The smartwatch connects to your Samsung GALAXY Android device via Bluetooth 4.0 and is IP67 certified water and dust resistant.

The curved display and wrist band makes the smartwatch very comfortable to wear on our wrists, even if we sweat a lot, the wrist band doesn’t stink and you can purchase other colour options if you want. The Gear Fit doesn’t look like a watch at all, but more like a sports band or fitness tracker with a beautiful display that works decently under strong sunlight.

Easy to Use Operation

The Gear Fit is really easy to operate, swipe the screen to navigate between menus and press any corresponding buttons on the screen to perform actions. The touch screen is really responsive and we don’t have problems using it even if our fingers are wet.

The Gear Fit provides two viewing positions – horizontal and vertical, which enables us to wear the watch on the bottom and top of our wrist respectively. While we like the horizontal view, it made more sense to view the watch’s display in vertical, while the icons and watch faces showed up nicely, text on notifications gets wrapped up, which looks weird and cheap at the same time. Text definitely looks better on horizontal view, but you won’t want to turn your wrist every time to check on a notification.

Attractive watch faces, no support for 3rd party apps

One of the most important thing on a smartwatch is watch faces, and the Gear Fit has a few of them while you are also able to change the background picture, they all looked very colourful and has its own purpose.

The Gear Fit unfortunately doesn’t support 3rd party apps and we understand that due to the screen size limitation, so you are stuck with what you have on the watch itself. Given the fact this is meant to be a fitness tracker, we don’t really mind that limitation.

Fitness Features Complete, but not Perfect

The Gear Fit has the same set of fitness features as the
Samsung Gear
 2, which lets you track fitness activities such as walking, running, hiking and cycling. All of these features work great and synchronised with S-Health on our GALAXY S5. We did try out the heart rate sensor and pedometer while doing work outs and find them to be quite nice initially, until we started monitoring them really closely.

The heart rate sensor on the watch does work and measures our heart rate, though we think it sometimes senses our heart beats either too fast or too slow, and we can’t really comment on that.

The pedometer is a disappointing feature, it doesn’t keeps track of our steps accurately, even if we are sitting still on a table, moving our hands occasionally, the pedometer takes all this actions into account.

A fitness oriented device shouldn’t have such problems occurring, and we don’t see any point using the Gear Fit as a fitness tracker if this occurs.

Battery Life and Charging

We’ve been using the
Samsung Gear
 Fit as our daily driver and paired it to our
Samsung GALAXY
 S5, while receiving lots of notifications and using some of its fitness features, we managed to achieve an average battery life of 4-5 days.

To charge the Gear Fit, Samsung provides a charging clip similar to the Gear 2, which we don’t like it as it is very easy to misplaced it, we don’t mind if the Gear Fit has a MicroUSB port on its side covered with a rubber flap.

Verdict

The Samsung Gear Fit isn’t a true smartwatch, it is merely a fitness tracking device with a beautiful display and connected with your smartphone to receive notifications. We are disappointed with the fact that the watch isn’t able to serve us properly on its fitness features. However, if we were to consider a fashion wearable or accessory for our
GALAXY smartphone
, the Gear Fit can be a really good one. The Samsung Gear Fit retails at RM599, about RM300 off the better Samsung Gear 2, it will only support Samsung GALAXY devices with Android 4.3 and above.

The Good

+ Good quality display

+ Good ergonomics with curved display and comfortable wrist band

+ Reliable Bluetooth connection

+ Great battery life

+ Easy to use operation

The Bad

– Fitness features isn’t perfect

– Not able to install 3rd party apps

– Limited functionality and expensive price tag

We rate the Samsung Gear Fit at 3 out of 5 stars.


Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro Review: Comfortable Fitness Band Loaded with Features

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Most of you probably know from my previous reviews that I am not a fan of wearing accessories on my wrist mainly due to the fact that I never felt the confort that will sway me into wearing accessories, but that will not stop me from telling you what i think about the Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro, the latest entry into the Gear Fit series of fitness bands that manages to merge the functionality of fitness tracking and some of the convenience of a smartwatch all for the price of RM799, making it a great contender in the smart wearable market.

Design

The Gear Fit2 Pro has a design profile that I found to be very appealing, the red and black theme makes it look really sleek and gives it an overall simple design. The bands are made of rubber and as someone that has a lot of hair on his hand, I really appreciate that Samsung has made the rubber smooth as other fitness bands that I have tried tends to pull the hair on my hands when I slot it into the strap. In addition to that, it comes with a curve 1.5-inch AMOLED touch screen which fits really comfortably on my hand, something no other fitness band or smartwatch has offered to me. Coming back to the screen, you can immediately tell that it is a Super AMOLED screen simply by looking at the bootup screen and then the home screen as it produces really nice colours which will probably make you look at the screen more times than necessary thanks to the quality of the display.

The straps can be removed and replaced if you have other bands but in the case of my unit, replacing the band with any other design might be slightly odd as the body of the device is black and red, which matches the design of the straps. For those of you that are slightly OCD might not like the fact that the red part does not match with the design of the other bands.

Performance

The Gear Fit2 Pro literally performs like a Pro, never have I experienced any slowdowns or lags during the two weeks of using the device. Everything is smooth and there were no glitches or hangs during my time of use which is very impressive for a device that running on a dual-core processor clocked at 1GHz and 512MB of RAM, making the device is really enjoyable to navigate and get your fitness information in a snap. Samsung has implemented an interesting way to monitor your heart rate as you can choose if you want it to read your heart at a set interval or just constantly keep reading it, in which the latter will help you in the battery department and keep your device up and running for longer time. You will not face any issues with the Bluetooth connections from the device to the phone and even if you do, the band can manage on its own without while waiting for to connect back to your phone and all the information of your calories and steps taken will be stored on the band while waiting for your phone to sync the data over.

Functions

The functions work as expected with no abnormalities when it comes to heart rate sensing or steps taken, I did try to fool the device by shaking it to make it think i am walking but the device was not easily fooled as it can detect if it being worn or not, presumably through the heart rate sensor on the underside of the device. This also works to tell the band to not buzz or ring when a call or notification comes in which you can set from the settings page of the device or the mobile app companion. One of the features that i really love on this device is the ability to show a notification on the phone with just a single tap on the band.

This makes replying or just reading your messages so much more easier as it can open up a Whatsapp message or Facebook post directly on your phone, the only setback to this is that you will have to enable the Smart Lock feature on your Android phone to allow the Gear Fit2 Pro to keep the phone unlocked, a small issue as if the Bluetooth connection gets cut, your phone will revert back to the normal lock method you set for the phone. This version if the Gear Fit2 comes with water resistance of up to 5 meters and with that, they have included a new feature where it can detect swimming exercises and can give you better information on that. I have multiple times took a shower with the band on my hand, soap and all, and it had no issues or had any water droplets forming under the screen so no worries if you love swimming.

Battery

Samsung has mentioned that the band will be able to last for 3 to 4 days but during my use i found that two and a half days was its limit and that I just using it to read my notifications and monitors my steps taken which is still pretty decent as slapping in on the dock will get the band charged up to 100% in less than 30 minutes thanks to its small but efficient 200mAh battery. It also can act as a bedside clock while it is charging which is a nice added feature that Samsung has added.

Companion App

Just like any other smartwatch or fitness band, the Gear Fit2 Pro comes with its own companion App which can show you the status of the band like battery life, storage space and RAM usage. The band is a very well built and easy to use device, but the same can’t be said about the companion app as the setting up process was very tedious. I had to install another app which I believe if they wanted to, can be integrated into the main app.

When installing the Samsung Gear app it will allow you to connect your device to which you need to install a Plugin app and then leading you to install a Samsung Accessory Service app. There are just too many unnecessary installations just to get the device setup and this is something I hope Samsung can fix or just integrate all these apps into the Samsung Gear app rather than installing the other two apps which is background app which you can’t access.
One last thing, if you want to look at your fitness data like steps taken, heart rate or sleep, you would again, have to download another app for it called the Samsung Health app which again, can be easily implemented into the Samsung Gear app. Overall you will have a lot of bloatware in your device is you are planning to get the Gear Fit2 Pro

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Samsung Gear S and Samsung Gear Circle launches in Malaysia

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In conjunction with the
GALAXY
 Note 4 launch, Samsung Malaysia has also brought in the Gear S and Gear Circle into the Malaysian market. The Gear S is Samsung’s all new smart wearable that will be able to function as a phone while the Gear Circle is a Bluetooth Headset and a companion for the Gear S.

The Gear S features a curved 2-inch curved Super AMOLED display, it doesn’t run on Android Wear but rather on Samsung’s own Tizen platform, the smart watch is able to pair with your
GALAXY
 smartphone and receive notifications like any other smartwatches however even without one, the watch can still perform standalone as it accepts 3G SIM cards which means you’ll be able to make phone calls over it.

Not only just that, the Gear S has fitness features built-in, there’s a UV sensor that tells you if it is safe to do work outs while the sun is strong, it also has the usual heart rate sensor and pedometer that tracks your fitness activities. Therefore, the Gear S is probably the most complete smartwatch ever to date and there’s no need to worry if it will support non-GALAXY smartphones since the watch can perform its tasks standalone. The Gear S is also IP67 certified water and dust resistant.

Along with the Gear S, the Gear Circle acts as a perfect companion to the smart watch being a fitness-oriented headset for listening to music and phone calls, the Gear Circle will pair with the Gear S via Bluetooth and offers great sound quality. Why is it called the Circle? Because you can simply wear it around your neck and unplug it when you want to put those comfortable buds into your ears. The Gear Circle will also be able to support voice calls with its built-in microphone and will technically be able to support non-GALAXY smartphones.

The
Samsung
 Gear S and Gear Circle will be also be available together with the
GALAXY
 Note 4 at all Samsung stores and authorized dealers, the Gear S retails at RM1,099 and the Gear Circle at RM299.


Samsung Gear S3 now supports Spotify offline

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The practicality of a smart watch hasn’t been fully achieved just yet. Last year and this year saw companies make wearables whose designs are more similar to the traditional time piece. The software experience for smart watches are crucial to users as well. Samsung is like the rebel when it comes to smart watch software, developing its own Tizen OS instead of adopting Android Wear.

Regardless, Tizen OS has matured over the years, and has proven to be extremely fluid and snappy when it comes to operation. The Samsung Gear S3 runs on Tizen OS, and is the company’s most attractive smart watch to date. The wearable now supports Spotify offline playback.

Similar to how Spotify offline works on PC’s and smartphones, users will be able to download songs and playlists on their Gear S3 smartwatch for offline playback later. This feature has yet to be available on Android Wear smartwatches, although Google Play Music has already implemented offline playback for Android Wear. Nevertheless, most smartwatches only have 4GB of storage, hence users will only be able to store limited amount of music.

Spotify is also rumored to roll out the same feature to the Apple Watch in the near future. The company is tipped to engage with a third party developer for Spotify offline playback, like how a third party developer was hired to make the Spotify app for watchOS.

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