Samsung plans to offer longer security updates to its smartphones.

October 9, 2023

It looks like Samsung is considering going a step further when it comes to software updates. For its flagship smartphones, it currently offers 4 years of major updates and 5 years of security updates. Samsung may now consider extending support for security updates beyond the current 5-year period, according to a new report.

SamMobile interviewed Samsung’s Principal Engineer and Technical Program Manager of the Security Team for the Mobile eXperience division at the Samsung Developer Conference, and he revealed that the company is discussing ways to extend its long-term security support beyond five years.

The vision aligns with Samsung’s goal of supporting devices for longer, and it is also preparing to extend its current 5-year support period in light of new regulations.

SamMobile notes, however, that Samsung won’t offer major platform updates for more than five years. Currently, the company is only considering expanding its security update support. Even if your device doesn’t receive a major Android update, it will still receive security updates.

Even Samsung’s budget smartphones receive regular software updates, making it one of the few Android smartphone brands that offer them. Every month, the company manages updates for more than 1 billion devices.

OnePlus to finally launch the new OnePlus Watch 2 later next year.

October 9, 2023

In March 2021, OnePlus launched its first smartwatch, the OnePlus Watch, which was more of a glorified fitness tracker than a smartwatch. In the coming year, OnePlus will launch its successor to the OnePlus Watch, which is no longer available on the brand’s official website.

The OnePlus Watch 2 will have a round design, according to tipster Max Jambor. As for the Watch 2, Jambor claimed it would be “better,” which is hardly surprising since new models are expected to be better.

Watch 2 could launch around the same time as its predecessor, so expect to hear more about it in the months to come.

Design:

The new OnePlus Watch will look similar to any other smartwatch out there with a circular dial. The new OnePlus Watch will come with an almost bezel-less circular display with a Black color body. The new OnePlus Watch will also be available in the Silver color option too. It uses 316L Stainless steel chassis. It also gets a limited edition with OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition that uses Cobalt alloy for the chassis.

On the right, the new OnePlus Watch will come with two physical keys one might be for the Power button and the other for the back key.

Specs:

The OnePlus Watch will have Black and Silver color variants with a 46mm dial size. The OnePlus Watch will sport a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 454*454p. There is also 2.5D curved glass on top of the display. It has more than 50 different types of watch faces. The OnePlus Watch will come with some standard features like workout detection, sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, and stress tracking.

The OnePlus Watch will also add a new SpO2 sensor for blood oxygen level measurement. It also gets IP68 certified making the Watch dust and water-resistant. Not only that one can even control the connected devices like the OnePlus TV through the new OnePlus Watch. Yes, the OnePlus Watch will double up as a remote control for the OnePlus TV. It gets 110 different workout modes and gets support to connect to TWS and play songs wirelessly.

It comes with 4GB internal storage space and might have 512MB RAM. The OnePlus Watch will get Warp Charge technology, so 20 min charge will offer a day-long battery life & last for over two weeks on single full charge. The OnePlus Watch also gets 25 hours of continuous exercise with GPS, and 5ATM IP68 making it waterproof. It packs a 402 mAh battery and will come in two versions with LTE and Standard. It can even take calls directly from the watch as it gets a speaker and mic.

The OnePlus Watch Classic Edition version will cost Rs.16,999/- in India. OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Editon will go on sale later.

Samsung might delay the launch of the Galaxy Ring, will arrive with many features.

October 9, 2023

According to the Korean publication The Elec, Samsung’s Galaxy Ring will be unveiled in either Q3 2024 or Q1 2025 instead of January 2024 with the Galaxy S24 lineup.

According to the publication, the Samsung Galaxy Ring’s design has not been finalized and it supports multiple features, but it is too large to be commercialized. As many features as possible will be implemented into the Galaxy Ring while Samsung reduces its size.

Furthermore, Samsung is developing a Galaxy Ring model that will come in four sizes instead of just one. Several companies have collaborated on the development of the Galaxy Ring, including Doosung Tech and Korea Seongjeon.

According to the source, Samsung plans to unveil the Galaxy Ring along with the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 in Q3 2024. That would only be possible if Samsung does not apply for medical device certification for the Galaxy Ring, which could take months. This could delay the launch until Q1 2025 if it happens.

It is also reported that Samsung is considering a Galaxy Ring that can work with extended reality (XR) and mixed reality (MR) devices.

Samsung quietly launches the budget tablet Galaxy Tab A9 & Galaxy Tab A9+5G in India.

October 7, 2023

Samsung recently announced its Fan Edition devices, including the S23 FE smartphone, Galaxy Buds FE, and S9 FE and S9+ FE tablets. The South Korean brand has quietly launched the Galaxy Tab A9 in the UAE and Guatemala markets, alongside the latest additions to the Tab S9 series. It is the successor to the Galaxy Tab A8 that debuted in 2021. Further in India Galaxy Tab A9+ is officially launched.

Galaxy Tab A9:

Amazon UAE and Samsung Guatemala have listed the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9. The device has an 8.7-inch display with a resolution of 800 x 1,340 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz. The Galaxy Tab A9 comes with dual speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos and 3D sound support.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 has a boxy design and a metal unibody. There is only one circular camera on the back panel.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 is powered by MediaTek Helio G99 chipset. It has up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage via a microSD card. It runs on Android 13 out of the box, with features like multitasking split screen, quick share, auto sync, etc.

The tablet has an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera for selfies and video calls. Galaxy Tab A9 has a 7,040mAh battery that supports 15W rapid charging. It comes with Bluetooth 5.0 support, Wifi, A-GPS, GLONASS, USB Type-C Port, and a 3.5 mm audio jack.

There are three colors available for the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9. They are Silver, Graphite, and Navy. The price starts at AED 699 ($190) on Amazon UAE and GTQ 1,499 ($191) on Samsung Guatemala.

Galaxy Tab A9+:

The device has an 11-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz. The Galaxy Tab A9+ comes with dual speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos and 3D sound support.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ has a boxy design and a metal unibody. There is only one circular camera on the back panel.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is powered by SD695 SoC chipset. It has up to 6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of expandable storage via a microSD card. It packs a 7040 mAh battery with 15W fast charge support. It runs on Android 13 out of the box, with features like multitasking split screen, quick share, auto sync, etc.

The tablet has an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera for selfies and video calls. It comes with Bluetooth 5.0 support, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, GLONASS, USB Type-C Port, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. It comes in Dark Blue and grey colors.

Pricing:

Currently, only the 8GB+128GB variant with Wifi support is on sale on Amazon for Rs.20,999/- in India. As of now no word about the 5G variant price.

OnePlus introduces cheaper OnePlus Pad Go featuring 2.4K display & LTE support

October 7, 2023

OnePlus has finally launched the Pad Go in India after a series of leaks and rumors. The device is a scaled-down version of this year’s original OnePlus Pad. The new Pad Go’s price and specifications are listed below.

With a flat-edged design and a camera cutout in the middle of the back panel, the Pad Go looks like the regular OnePlus Pad. A two-tone Twin Mint color finish is available.

Specs:

It has an 11.35-inch IPS LCD display with a 2.4K resolution and a refresh rate of 90Hz. In addition to being TUV Rheinland certified for low blue light, the display also supports DC dimming.

There is also a Bedtime Mode, which reduces the amount of brain-stimulating light emitted by the device before bedtime, to help you sleep better. OnePlus claims the Pad Go’s 7:5 aspect ratio screen provides more space for books, games, and web pages than the original OnePlus Pad. In addition, the screen-to-body ratio is 86.4% thanks to 7.5mm bezels all around the display.

The OnePlus Pad Go comes with MediaTek Helio G99 SoC coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage. The tab features an 8MP selfie & 8MP single rear camera. Video can be recorded at 1080p/30fps with both cameras, but the rear camera also has electronic image stabilization.

The Pad Go supports Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, and USB-C. The device has 4G network connectivity but does not support styluses. It packs an 8000mAh battery with 33W fast charge support. The OnePlus Pad Go runs on Android 13 with OxygenOS 13,2 on top.

Additional OnePlus features:

OnePlus smartphone users can also take advantage of some neat software tricks. When OnePlus phones and Pad Gos are near each other and both are logged into the same OnePlus account, they can seamlessly connect.

With Screen Mirroring enabled on the Pad Go, you can control your phone on a larger screen in a floating window. On the Pad Go, you can also drag and drop photos and other files, as well as receive calls and notifications.

You can also view and edit clipboard content and photos on a larger screen with OnePlus and Oppo phones.

Pricing:

Open sales will begin on October 20th, and pre-orders will begin on October 12th at 12pm IST on Amazon, Flipkart, and at OnePlus Experience Stores. The OnePlus Pad Go with 8GB+128GB Wifi only costs Rs.19,999/- whereas the LTE variant costs Rs.21,999/-. Lastly, the 8GB+256GB LTE variant costs Rs.23,999/- in India.

Google’s upcoming flagship Pixel 9 series will sport a larger display, details leaked.

October 7, 2023

The spotlight has already shifted onto Google’s next big thing just days after the launch of its Pixel 8 series, according to reliable tipster Ross Young. It was recently revealed that the Google Pixel 9 series will sport larger displays than their predecessors, according to Young’s tweet.

The Pixel 8 Pro features a 6.7-inch screen, while the newly released Pixel 8 features a 6.2-inch screen. According to Young’s tweet, Google is considering enlarging the display area for the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and even the next Pixel Fold. It comes from Young’s latest “Advanced Smartphone Report,” a document that has proven accurate in predicting smartphone trends in the past.

What is the reason for Google’s preference for bigger displays? The growing demand for larger screens that facilitate better multimedia experiences may be one answer. When it comes to streaming videos, playing games, or multitasking, a bigger screen generally makes life easier. It seems logical for Google to follow the lead of its competitors with larger displays as well.

However, this move raises questions about ergonomics and user-friendliness. What is the impact on one-handed usability if the display is larger? How long does the battery last? It remains to be seen how Google will address the problem of bigger screens consuming more power.

Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ & Galaxy S24 Ultra will feature premium Titanium frames, likely to ship with Exynos 2400 SoC for India.

October 7, 2023

Titanium frames were introduced last month in place of stainless steel in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. If the latest rumor regarding Samsung’s Galaxy S24 family is true, the novelty won’t last long.

A tipster over at X (formerly Twitter) claims the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra will all feature titanium frames. All three of them have already been seen in leaked CAD renders, which showed very flat frames. According to one prior rumor, the S24 Ultra would be the only titanium-clad model. According to this rumor, Samsung will not discriminate among its high-end devices.

This is just an unconfirmed rumor for now, so take it with a grain of salt. Ice Universe replied to the original post you can see above, stating that only the Ultra will receive titanium treatment. It’s possible, but it’s also possible not to. For a better idea of what to expect, let’s wait for some more rumors and leaks.

Further, there is another leak claiming that the Galaxy S24 & Galaxy S24+ will likely be powered by Exynos 2400 SoC for India & European regions. Yes, the source claims that the alleged Galaxy S24 model was spotted on Benchmarks running with an Exynos 2400 SoC.

By product and sales region, Samsung plans to install both Exynos and Snapdragon Galaxy S24 APs. Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus are powered by Samsung Electronics’ System LSI Division’s ‘Exynos 2400’ processor. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 3rd generation for Galaxy will also be installed in Samsung Electronics smartphones. The Qualcomm variant of the Galaxy S24 series will be exclusive to China & US. But the source confirms that Galaxy S24 Ultra will be getting Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy SoC across the globe.

Apple to launch new iPad 11, iPad Mini 7 & iPad Air series in coming months, details leaked.

October 7, 2023

Apple is currently developing several new tablets, which will be available in the near future. They are all scheduled to launch with iPadOS 17 before next September when Apple will release iPadOS 18 for supported devices.

The timeline is not very clear, but the models we can expect are more clear. In the first place, we have a new iPad mini with the same design as the last one, but with a newer internal system.

Additionally, there will be two iPad Airs, one of which could be a plus-size model or one with a higher-end specification than the ‘vanilla’ iPad Air. Likewise, the design is expected to be similar to the current iPad Air.

The entry-level iPad is next. In the 11th generation, the design will remain the same, but the chipset will be upgraded. The new iPad Pro with M3 chip will also be available in two sizes.

As much as it makes sense given that this isn’t coming straight from Apple, there will also be a new Magic Keyboard. As opposed to the current Magic Keyboard, this keyboard will make your iPad look more like a laptop, and it will be made of aluminum instead of plastic. There will also be a larger trackpad and some new sensors, including an accelerometer. Unsurprisingly, this should be revealed alongside the new iPad Pro tablets.

OPPO India officially reveals the launch date for its new Oppo Find N3 Flip

October 7, 2023

Oppo Find N3 Flip was first announced in China in August. The company is gearing up to launch its flagship foldable smartphone in India later this month, and the release date has finally been announced.

On 12th October 2023, the Chinese tech giant will announce its clamshell folding phone. According to our previous report, the smartphone was listed on Flipkart. Find N3 Flip will go official on the same day as Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale, according to this listing. Therefore, the smartphone will be announced on October 12.

According to an official announcement, the Oppo Find N3 Flip will be unveiled on 12th October 2023 at 7:00 PM IST.

Specs:

A new teaser from the Chinese tech giant reveals details on the Find N3 Flip’s triple camera setup. It will be equipped with a 50MP Sony IMX890 primary camera with a large 1/1.56-inch sensor. With this camera, you get a 32MP IMX709 telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and 50mm focal length. Hasselblad optimized the sensor to achieve bokeh effects.

This sensor produces portrait shots similar to Hasselblad’s XCD65mm lens. Lastly, we have the 48MP Sony IMX581 ultra wide-angle camera. This camera has a field of view of 114 degrees and supports autofocus. For selfies and video calls, the front features a 32MP IMX709 RGBW punch-hole camera. The camera can record 4K videos at 30 frames per second.

Besides the cameras, Oppo teased the Find N3 Flip’s design and display as well. It features a 3.26-inch cover display and Gorilla Glass 7 on the back. TÜV Rheinland Intelligent Eye Care certification is also provided on the primary display, which is 6.8 inches tall. Featuring a new Flexion hinge design and a first-ever alert slider, this device is available in Cream Gold and Sleep Black colors.

Samsung Galaxy A15 4G key specs leaked through Geekbench listing.

October 7, 2023

Samsung Galaxy A15 renders surfaced online last month, showing us what the smartphone looks like. The Galaxy A15 has appeared on Geekbench, revealing its key specs.

The model code for the 4G variant is SM-A155F. According to Geekbench listings, the Samsung Galaxy A15 4G (SM-A155F) will be powered by the Helio G99 Octa-Core SoC coupled with the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. There will be 4GB of RAM on the device. It will boot Android 14 out of the box with the company’s One UI skin. According to the Geekbench results, the device scored 743 points in the single-core test and 2005 points in the multi-core test.

The Galaxy A14 4G launch date has yet to be announced. Several certifications are set to arrive in the next few days, which will provide more details about the smartphone. The Galaxy A14, which debuted earlier this year, will be replaced by this upcoming smartphone. Samsung offers the Galaxy A14 in both 4G and 5G versions. There is a 6.6-inch Full HD+ display on both models. A fingerprint sensor is also mounted on the side of these devices for added security.

Geekbench doesn’t reveal any other details about the Samsung Galaxy A15 4G, but its leaked renders revealed the smartphone would have flat frames and a 6.4-inch Infinity-U display.