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Samsung Daily News 8: One UI 3.0 beta continued, One UI 2.5 for Galaxy F41, Galaxy S20FE/Watch issues, security updates, and more

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Welcome to Sammy Fans, in this article, we will cover all the latest news today about Samsung. Check the top news about Samsung below:

  • One UI 3.0 Beta for Galaxy Z Flip LTE in Korea
  • Galaxy S21 Ultra and Z Fold 3 to come with S Pen support
  • Galaxy S21 with 5G support in India
  • Galaxy Watch 3 LTE issues
  • Sprint Galaxy Z Fold 2 November update
  • Galaxy F41 getting One UI 2.5 update
  • Galaxy A12 gets Bluetooth certification
  • Selling of carrier-locked devices could be banned in the U.S.
  • Galaxy S20 FE audio issue
  • Wi-Fi 6 CERTIFIED Wi-Fi Alliance

1. One UI 3.0 Beta for Galaxy Z Flip LTE in Korea

Samsung could resume the One UI 3.0 beta update rollout from next week. And now, the company has started providing the first beta build for its clamshell Galaxy Z Flip smartphones in South Korea. Read more here

2. Galaxy S21 Ultra and Z Fold 3 to come with S Pen support

Samsung has confirmed the release of its upcoming foldable smartphone that could be named the Galaxy Z Fold 3. It will launch in June 2021 and the company has started developing final samples for mass production. Adding to this, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will become the most premium smartphone of Samsung having the advanced technologies of the company like S Pen and Under Display Camera. Read more here

3. Galaxy S21 with 5G support in India

The South Korean tech giant will unveil three models that are Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, and Galaxy S21 Ultra and these are likely to hit the market in January 2021. The Galaxy S21 series will support 5G connectivity in India and will come with model numbers SM-G991B, SM-G996B, and SM-G998B for the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra respectively. Read more here

4. Galaxy Watch 3 LTE issues

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 LTE has started receiving the latest firmware update in South Korea. The new update is identified with software version R845NK0U1BTK1 and package size of 63.3MB. Read more here

5. Sprint Galaxy Z Fold 2 November update

Sprint is now rolling out a new firmware update for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 devices in the US. It brings the latest security patch along with some system improvements. Read more here

6. Galaxy F41 getting One UI 2.5 update

Samsung released the One UI 2.5 update along with the Galaxy Note 20 series. Since then this update is received by many flagship devices, including mid-range and some budget phones. Now the company is rolling out these new changes to its one more budget device, the Galaxy F41 smartphone. Read more here

7. Galaxy A12 gets Bluetooth certification

Samsung’s upcoming mid-range device Galaxy A12 having model number SM-A125F_DSN passed the Bluetooth certification but there’s no information about the specifications of this device. While it hints that this device will soon hit the smartphone market in the coming days/weeks. Read more here

8. Selling of carrier-locked devices could be banned in the U.S.

According to Wired, a complicated combination of corporate interests and pre-smartphone era legislation has resulted in more than two decades of back and forth about the legality of phone locking in the US. It’s looking like that battle could ramp up again next year. Read more here

9 Galaxy S20 FE audio issue

Galaxy S20 FE has reported an issue with the audio system of the phone. In contrast to the problem, a user states that while playing any media with Instagram, Spotify, Netflix, or any other source, the audio of the device has suddenly decreased and it is barely audible. Read more here

10. Wi-Fi 6 CERTIFIED Wi-Fi Alliance

The WiFi 6 offers a more, contagious spectrum, wider channels, less interference, Gigabit speeds, Extremely low latency, and high capacity. The WiFi certified 6 brings enhanced performance to emerging applications such as virtual and augmented reality used in e-Learning, telepresence, and healthcare. Read more here

Hey, Camila is here! From the very beginning, I love using Samsung phones like a die-hard fan. Apart from detailing One UI features for readers, I love exploring different apps of the Samsung ecosystem with a cup of tea!

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Samsung launches two eco-friendly battery packs

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Samsung Battery Packs

Samsung has unveiled two new battery packs with powerful performance using recycled materials. The launch, scheduled for the 19th, introduces the PD Battery Pack 20,000 mAh and the PD Wireless Charging Battery Pack 10,000 mAh. Both of these battery incorporate 30% UL-certified recycled plastic in their design, marking a stride in reducing carbon emissions.

The ‘PD Battery Pack 20,000 mAh’ offers a high capacity for charging, with a maximum output of 45W and three USB-C ports, allowing for simultaneously charging multiple devices. However, the actual charging speed may vary based on several factors, including the devices connected and charging conditions.

On the other hand, the ‘PD Wireless Charging Battery Pack 10,000 mAh’ provides the convenience of wireless charging, along with a wired charging capability of up to 25W. It comes with two USB-C ports, making it possible to charge up to three devices at once when combining wired and wireless charging.

Both battery packs comply with the USB PD 3.0 standard, ensuring quick and efficient charging for Samsung Galaxy products and other compatible devices.

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Samsung Galaxy A15 LTE launched in South Korea – Check specs and price

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Samsung Galaxy A15 South Korea

Samsung launched a new A series phone – Galaxy A15 LTE in South Korea, this entry-level device comes with prominent software and hardware capabilities such as an immersive display, a powerful processor, a big battery, an ultimate camera setup, and much more.

Samsung has a wide variety of products and it launches devices to cater to the needs of a diverse range of consumers. So let’s dive into the details and check out the specs, price, and availability of the Samsung Galaxy A15 LTE smartphone in South Korea.

Galaxy A15 LTE Specifications 

The newly released Galaxy A15 packs a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device also has Vision Booster and Eye Comfort Shield features to protect your eyes from strain. It boasts a MediaTek Helio G99 processor paired with 4GB RAM RAM and 128GB internal storage.

For photography lovers, the Galaxy A15 LTE houses a triple camera setup on the back consisting of a 50MP primary, a 5MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro lens. The smartphone further accommodates a 13MP camera on the front to take selfies and make video calls.

Other key details of the phone include a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support, Samsung Pay, a side-mounted fingerprint reader, GPS, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB Type-C port, a 3.5mm headphone port and it runs on Android 14-based One UI 6.0 software.

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Galaxy A15 LTE Price and Availability 

Talking about the availability, the Galaxy A15 LTE smartphone is available through carriers and in factory-unlocked variants and it is priced at KRW 319,000 ($240) in South Korea. Simultaneously, the phone is available in three colors: Blue Black, Light Blue, and Yellow.

Samsung Galaxy A15 South Korea

Lim Seong-taek, Vice President of Samsung Electronics Korea, said,

The Galaxy A15 LTE will be a smart choice for customers who enjoy watching content and taking photos anywhere. We will continue introducing products optimized for various lifestyles and expand the range of customer choices. We will continue to expand.

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 unveiled with built-in AI capabilities

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, a new chipset that promises to bring flagship features to more affordable smartphones. It supports on-device generative AI.

Several smartphone manufacturers like Honor, iQOO, realme, Redmi, and Xiaomi are set to use the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 in their upcoming devices, with announcements expected to start in March.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Processor

Manufactured on a 4 nm process, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor is structured with a 1+4+3 core configuration including a Prime ARM Cortex X4 core running at 3.0 GHz. This design varies slightly from the 8 Gen 3, which has a 1+5+2 configuration, which opts for an additional Performance core over an Efficiency core.

The Snapdragon 8s Gen comes with support for on-device generative AI, capable of running large language and vision models. Although it may not match the speed of the 8 Gen 3, it still offers significant AI capabilities with its Gemini Nano support.

This chipset also features an always-on ISP capable of real-time semantic segmentation, recognizing up to 12 layers in visual content. For gamers, the chipset provides real-time hardware-accelerated ray tracing. In addition, connectivity is enhanced with X70 modem support, and the audio experience is elevated with LE Audio and Auracast capabilities.

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