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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4 Foldable Phones’ Firmware Development Begins: Report

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 firmware development has begun, a report has claimed. Both the foldable smartphones from Samsung are expected to hit the market in the coming months. The development comes at a time when the rumour mill is churning out information regarding the hardware and design of the smartphones from all quarters. In a recent report, it was claimed that the Galaxy Z Flip 4 will have a less noticeable foldable display crease.

As per a report by SamMobile, Samsung has started firmware development for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Z Flip 4. They have firmware F936NKSU0AVF2 and F721NKSU0AVF2, respectively. A firmware is a set of instructions that define basic level functions of a system such as loading an operating system.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 design, specifications

The latest development follows a slew of reports that delve out information about both phones’ hardware and design. As per a tweet by tipster Ice universe, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable smartphone will have a less shallow display crease as compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 3 handset.

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is reported to feature a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate on the inside, and a 2.1-inch Super AMOLED outer display. It could be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, along with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 is claimed to sport a dual rear camera setup with 12-megapixel sensors, and a 10-megapixel selfie shooter. The smartphone is tipped to pack a 3,700mAh battery with 25W fast charging support and 10W wireless charging support. It is expected to run on Android 12-based One UI 4 out-of-the-box.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 design, specifications

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is expected to come with a 7.6-inch QXGA AMOLED internal display, with a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 6.2-inch HD+ AMOLED cover display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is also tipped to come with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, along with 12GB and 16GB RAM options as well as 256GB and 512GB storage versions. It is expected to have a triple rear camera setup, and an under-display camera. The phone is also said to run Android 12 out-of-the-box, with One UI on top. A recent report said that Samsung has started the mass production of parts for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4.



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Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, Watch 5 Pro Names Pop Up in Health App, Said to Include Temperature Sensor

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series has been part of the rumour mill for quite some time now. Ahead of the official announcement, a latest beta version of the Samsung Health app has revealed details about the wearables. The latest development confirms the existence of the Galaxy Watch 5 series and the absence of the Classic branding. It is also likely to come with a temperature sensor, despite previous rumours. The upcoming smartwatch series is expected to be unveiled alongside the foldable smartphones later this year.

References to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro in the latest Samsung Health beta (v6.22.0.069) were spotted by 9to5Google. A screenshot shared by the publication showing list of compatible smartwatches of the health tracking app misses the Classic edition. As per the report, the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will have a sportier design similar to the Galaxy Watch 4.

Separately, according to a user report on Reddit, the Samsung Health beta features a toggle for “Skin temperature during sleep”. This could be used for sleep cycle tracking purposes. This is despite previous rumours that Samsung could skip sensors capable of detecting body temperature from the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 range. Noted analyst Ming-chi Kuo also earlier suggested that Samsung might not be able to add a thermometer feature that can be used to track skin temperature, to its upcoming wearables.

Recent leaks have implied that the rotating bezel, which is useful in controlling apps and menus is going to be dropped from the upcoming wearables. These circular and rotating bezels were available on the Classic models of the Galaxy Watch 4.

Samsung is yet to announce the details regarding the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series. It is expected to be unveiled either in August or September along with Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4.

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Google Pixel 7 Series to Use Samsung-Made 2nd Generation Tensor SoC: Report

Samsung will be making the second generation of Google Tensor SoC that will be used in the Google Pixel 7 series of smartphones, as per a report. The series, which is expected to get Pixel 7 as well as Pixel 7 Pro smartphones, was showcased at this year’s Google I/O event and is to be launched later this year. It is to be noted that Google’s latest generation of smartphones use the first generation of Google Tensor SoC, which is also manufactured by Samsung.

As per a report by Korean publisher ddaily, Samsung will mass-produce the second generation Google Tensor SoC, which will be used on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones, from June. The Google phones are expected to launch in October. Furthermore, the report claims that the next-generation of the SoC will be manufactured on a 4nm process. The current generation SoC in the Pixel 6, the Pixel 6 Pro, and the Pixel 6a is made on a 5nm process.

Samsung is reported to use panel level package (PLP) technology to manufacture second-generation Google Tensor SoC. It is a technique in which chips cut from a wafer are placed on a rectangular panel, thereby, minimising the discarded edge, reducing cost, and improving productivity. As per a report in February, the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are said to be powered by Google Tensor GS201 SoC, which could be accompanied by a new Samsung Exynos 5300 modem whose details have not been revealed by the South Korean company.

As mentioned, the Google Pixel 7 series was teased at the Google I/O keynote event. Google said that the smartphones will run on Android 13 out-of-the-box, and will have next-generation Tensor SoC. The company also showcased the smartphone’s design, which shows the bar-shaped rear camera module, which will be made of aluminium, instead of glass like on the current Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro models.

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Apple Continues to Lead as Global Smartwatch Market Grows 13 Percent YoY in Q1 2022: Report

Apple retained its top spot buoyed by the late launch of Apple Watch 7 as the global smartwatch shipments recorded a 13 percent growth on year-over-year (YoY) basis in Q1 2022 despite concerns over economic slowdown and inflation, as per a report. Samsung solidified its second position with the popularity of Galaxy Watch 4 series. Huawei, Xiaomi, and Garmin completed the top 5 list with Xiaomi performing well with its record-highest quarterly shipments registering a 69 percent YoY growth in the quarter.

As per the Global Smartwatch Model Tracker by Counterpoint Research, Apple maintained a solid lead and registered a 14 percent YoY increase in Q1 2022. Due to delayed launch of Apple Watch 7, some shipments carried over to Q1 2022 helping the iPhone-maker to retain its top spot globally with 36.1 percent market share.

“Although the global smartwatch market saw little growth in 2020 due to the impact of Covid-19, it has continued to perform well since its rebound last year. In particular, Apple accounted for more than a third of the total shipments last year, and it is further increasing its influence with a market share of 36 percent in the first quarter of this year,” said Associate Director Sujeong Lim.

The second place went to Samsung, which registered a 46 percent YoY increase in shipments due to its growth in the APAC region steered by the popularity of Galaxy Watch 4 series. The South Korean giant grabbed 10.1 percent of the global market share. In third place Huawei’s growth remained flat YoY (7.2 percent share) in terms of shipments due to its weak position in the international market.

Another Chinese brand, Xiaomi, registered the maximum (69 percent) YoY growth with its increased penetration in the international markets. The report says that Xiaomi’s sales rode on the sales of low-end segment wearables (under $100, or roughly Rs. 7,800), and grabbed 5 percent market share.

The Counterpoint report also says that Garmin (4.3 percent share) ranked fifth in terms of shipments, but was third in terms of revenues due to its higher ASP. “It occupies the majority portion in the premium segment over $500 (roughly Rs. 38,850),” the report noted. It is followed by Amazfit (4 percent) which rode the success of the GTR 3 and GTS 3 series launched in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Another player is FitBit which saw its sales decrease. It merged with Google, and appears to be undergoing an internal reorganisation. There were no models released last year, and the transition to Wear OS was also delayed. It captured 2.7 percent of market share.

The Counterpoint report says that most major regions grew YoY, but Europe recorded a flat growth.. “We initially expected the war between Russia and Ukraine to have minimal impact on the market in Q1, but the prolongation of the conflict and the resulting logistical constraints have begun to affect the European region. The impact of the war will become more serious in Q2,” Lim added.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Specifications Surface in Detail, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC Tipped

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 specifications have been leaked online in detail. The new Samsung foldable phone is said to come with a few incremental upgrades over the Galaxy Z Fold 3. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 would carry an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC — the chip that was launched earlier this month. It would also feature an improved rear camera setup as well as an upgraded under-display camera. Given the company’s historical records, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 may launch sometime in August–September.

Tipster Yogesh Brar on Twitter has leaked the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 specifications. Since the company has not yet officially confirmed the existence of the new foldable, it is safe to consider the reported details with a pinch of salt.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 specifications (expected)

According to the tipster, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 will come with a 7.6-inch QXGA AMOLED display, with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is also said to have a 6.2-inch HD+ AMOLED cover display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The display details of the new foldable phone are identical with those of the Galaxy Z Fold 3.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is also said to have octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, along with 12GB and 16GB RAM options as well as 256GB and 512GB storage versions. Last year, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 came with the Snapdragon 888 SoC and had 12GB RAM as standard as well as 256GB and 512GB onboard storage options.

Similar to last year’s model, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is said to have a triple rear camera setup. The camera setup this time will have a distinct primary sensor and according to the tipster, it will have a 50-megapixel resolution. This is different from the 12-megapixel primary camera available on the Galaxy Z Fold 3. A previous report, though, suggested that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 would come with a 108-megapixel primary camera.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is also said to have a 16-megapixel under-display camera on the foldable display. This is a significant upgrade over the 4-megapixel under-display camera available on the last-year model.

Samsung is tipped to offer a 10-megapixel selfie camera sensor on the cover display of the Galaxy Z Fold 4. This appears identical to Galaxy Z Fold 3’s 10-megapixel selfie camera.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is also said to run Android 12 out-of-the-box, with One UI on top.

Just like the last-year model, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is tipped to have a 4,400mAh battery with 25W fast charging support.



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Samsung M13 5G Renders Leak Online, Tip Waterdrop-Style Notch Display

Samsung Galaxy M13 5G is reportedly inching towards its launch. In a new update, the renders of the yet to be announced Galaxy M-series phone have surfaced online, indicating the possible design. The purported renders show the handset in three different colour options with a waterdrop-style notch display at the front to house the selfie shooter. The leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy M13 5G suggest a triple rear camera setup on the back, along with an LED flash. The images show a design identical to the Samsung Galaxy M23 that was unveiled recently in select markets.

Known tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks) has leaked the alleged renders of Samsung Galaxy M13 5G via Twitter. The renders show the handset in three different colours. They suggest a waterdrop-style notch display on the upcoming smartphone. Furthermore, the renders of the Samsung handset show a triple rear camera unit arranged in the upper left corner of the handset. The rectangular camera module also houses an LED flash. The power button and the volume rockers are seen on the left spine of the smartphone. As mentioned earlier, the renders tip a similar design to the Samsung Galaxy M23.

Specifications of Galaxy M13 5G had leaked multiple times in the past. The smartphone was recently spotted on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) certification database with the model number SM-M135M.

Previous leaks suggest that Galaxy M13 5G could run on Android 11 with Samsung’s One UI skin out of the box. It is tipped to come with a 6.5-inch full-HD+ touchscreen display. The smartphone may pack 5,000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging. It is expected to include 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

However, Samsung is yet to confirm any details about the Galaxy M13 5G smartphone, which means that the reported details should be taken with a pinch of salt.



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iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro Max Top Most Sold Smartphones List for Q1 2022: IDC

iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro Max reportedly took the top two spots on the most sold smartphones list for the first quarter of 2022. This information comes from IDC analyst Francisco Jeronimo who shared a top-five list of the best-selling smartphones in Q1 2022. Another Apple handset found its way into this list at the fourth position. The remaining two spots at third and fifth were secured by handsets from Samsung. However, the information shared by Jeronimo does not include the actual number of units sold for these smartphones.

Jeronimo posted this information on Twitter which says that the smartphone market was dominated by Apple in Q1 2022 with the iPhone 13 sitting in the top spot. It is followed by the iPhone 13 Pro Max with a 6.7-inch display in second. Meanwhile, the iPhone 13 Pro with a 6.1-inch screen was able to secure the fourth place which might suggest that Apple customers were willing to pay extra for a slightly larger display.

Top 5 most sold smartphones in 1Q22
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The tweet also mentions that the iPhone 13 sales were around $42 billion (roughly Rs. 3,26,224 crore) for this quarter. This figure reportedly accounted for up to 84 percent of the iPhone sales in this period. Apple has kept its momentum going after recording its most profitable holiday season (October to December) last year, despite facing supply shortages. During this period, the Cupertino company reported iPhone sales of $71.63 billion (roughly Rs. 5,56,393 crore).

On the other hand, Samsung also made its way onto this list with the Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A32 low-end smartphones that came 3rd and 5th, respectively. The combined sales of these smartphones for Q1 2022 supposedly generated $3.6 billion (roughly Rs. 27,963 crore) for the South Korean tech giant.

This week on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast, we discuss iPhone 13, new iPad and iPad mini, and Apple Watch Series 7 — and what they mean to the Indian market. Orbital is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.



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North American Smartphone Shipments Grew 4 Percent in Q1 2022, Apple Led The Market: Canalys

The North American smartphone market has witnessed a small 4 percent increase in shipments in the first quarter of 2022, as per a report by market research firm Canalys. Apple became the primary driver in this case, which grew 19 percent to achieve a 51 percent market share in Q1 2022, while Samsung secured the second spot. Motorola took third place in this stream, whereas TCL and Google managed to get into the top fourth and fifth positions, respectively during the quarter.

A report from Canalys says that the North American smartphone shipments reached 39 million units in the first quarter of 2022, marking a 3.7 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth.

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Apple was the largest contributor to smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2022 with 19.9 million shipments that helped it achieve a market share of 51 percent, the report states. Samsung shipped 10.5 million units taking the second spot with a market share of 27 percent. The South Korean brand saw a year-on-year growth of just 1 percent.

Motorola took the third spot in terms of smartphone shipments in North America. The company shipped 4 million products and recorded a 56 percent annual growth with a 10 percent market share.

On the other hand, TCL and Google captured the fourth and fifth spots in the North American smartphone shipments market with 4 percent and 3 percent market share, respectively in Q1 2022.

“High inflation places an enormous amount of pressure on carriers in North America as rate increases will be necessary,” said Brian Lynch, Canalys Analyst. “Heavy discounting and high trade-in values are being used to lure in and retain customers for the region’s biggest telcos, easing pressure on the high-end smartphone market. Supply will remain a key bottleneck for the top vendors in the upcoming quarter, but North America will continue to be a priority and is likely to maintain healthy supply levels. The North American market is well placed to avoid any significant volatility in shipments despite the uncertain outlook of its economy,” Lynch further added.

The iPhone 13’s high performance is being considered as the powering background for the Apple’s strong shipment growth in the North American smartphone segment in Q1 2022, according to the report.

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Samsung Galaxy A23, Galaxy Note 10 Series Start Receiving May 2022 Security Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy A23 and Galaxy Note 10 series smartphones are reportedly receiving the May 2022 security updates. The security update for the Samsung Galaxy A23 smartphones is reportedly rolling out in some European countries, including Germany and Russia. Other markets like Africa, America, and Asian countries are said to receive the latest update within the next few days. However, the May 2022 update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10+ is said to be currently available in some Asian as well as European countries, including Malaysia and Switzerland.

As per a report by SamMobile, the May 2022 security update for the Samsung Galaxy A23 comes with firmware version A235FXXU1AVE4 that has been claimed to fix dozens of privacy and security issues in the handsets. The latest update is also said to bring fixes to some general bugs and will be helpful in improving the device’s stability, as per the report.

On the other hand, another report by SamMobile says that Samsung has also released the May 2022 security update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10+. The software update for both these smartphones come with firmware version N97xFXXU8HVE5.

The report also says that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G, which isn’t available in markets including India, is also receiving the latest update with firmware version N976BXXU8HVE5 in Switzerland.

Just like in case of the Samsung Galaxy A23, the latest software update for the the Galaxy Note 10 series brings fixes to dozens of privacy and security issues. The update also fixes general bugs and improves the device’s stability on the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10+.

As mentioned, the May 2022 update for the Samsung Galaxy A23 is said to be currently available in Germany and Russia, as of now. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10+ handsets are reportedly receiving this software update in Malaysia and Switzerland.

Eligible Samsung Galaxy users will receive the latest update automatically. Users can also manually check for the update, in any of the above-mentioned countries, by heading to Settings > Software update > Download and install.

To recall, the Samsung Galaxy A23 was launched in India a couple of months ago. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 series made its debut in India back in August 2019.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Camera Specifications Leak, Said to Feature a 50-Megapixel Primary Camera

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 has been in the news for some time, and its launch is expected to happen alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 4 in August 2022. A new report suggests that the latest foldable flagship from the South Korean giant will feature a well-balanced camera setup. According to the report, the handset will be packed with a triple camera setup on the rear. The primary camera of the phone is also said to be somewhat similar to those found on the Samsung Galaxy S22 series.

According to a tweet by tipster Ice Universe, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 will feature a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 12-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom lens. The rumoured handset is also said to have a higher resolution sensor as compared to the Samsung Galaxy S22 series. At the same time, the tipster also claimed through another tweet that the telephoto camera on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 with a 3x optical zoom lens is its “strongest” ever, better than the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, which has 10x optical zoom with its periscope telephoto lens paired with a 10-megapixel sensor, and 3x optical zoom with its telephoto lens that’s also paired with a 10-megapixel sensor.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 specifications(rumoured)

Although not much has been leaked about the foldable smartphone’s specifications, there have been leaks in the past regarding its enhanced performance, rear cameras and battery capacity. A report that came out last month also suggested that the Galaxy Z Fold 4 will feature a 10-megapixel telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom.

Besides this, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 was also tipped to feature a 108-megapixel camera, last month, though now that appears to be wrong, if Ice Universe is correct. Another report recently suggested that this new foldable smartphone could come with an S Pen stylus that is said to be under mass production in several regions of Europe and Asia. However, a recent leak, on the other hand, suggests the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 might still miss out on a built-in S Pen slot. The same report also claims that the Samsung phone will come up with a lighter weight than its predecessor.

On the battery capacity front, the handset is said to be packed with two batteries with a combined capacity of 4,270mAh. The first battery may come with a 2,002mAh and the second with a 2,268mAh capacity. Moreover, the phone is also expected to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ chipset.



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