Here’s what to expect from Samsung ‘Galaxy Awesome Unpacked’
On March 10, 2021, Samsung announced that it is going to hold the second unpacked event of this year on March 17. The company claims to bring something awesome to everyone and the event is named “Galaxy Awesome Unpacked”.
However, the South Korean tech giant has not confirmed its plan for upcoming devices that will be launched at the upcoming Unpacked event. Meanwhile, we’ve encountered several rumors and leaks that are enough to confirm that Samsung will launch two new smartphones under its Galaxy A lineup.
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Last year, the company introduced the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 that are equipped with some premium features that give them a unique identity in the segment. And, we can surely expect that their successors are on the way that is the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72. So far, we have collected several expected details in detail about these upcoming Galaxies, check them out below.
SAMSUNG GALAXY A52:
Samsung Galaxy A52 sports a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with up to 90/120Hz refresh rate. Moreover, the Korean tech giant will ship this smartphone with pre-installed Android 11-based One UI 3.1.
Its 4G variant will be powered by Snapdragon 720G processor supported by 6GB/8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage options. Apart from this, it equips a 4500mAh battery that can be charged by up to a 25W fast charger.
Aside from the 4G variant, the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G to be powered by a Snapdragon 750G processor at a starting price of $475. Meanwhile, the design and specifications except for the processor will be similar to the Galaxy A52 LTE.
SAMSUNG GALAXY A72 SPECIFICATIONS:
Last month, a tipster exposed every single specification of the Galaxy A72. As per the report, this upcoming phone equips a 6.7-inch SuperAMOLED Infinity-O display with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels with up to 90Hz refresh rate.
Talking about camera specs, Galaxy A72 has a Galaxy S20 like quad-camera setup which includes a 64MP primary camera, 12MP ultra-wide sensor, 8MP telephoto lens, 2MP camera for macro shots, plus a 32MP front-facing camera for incredible quality selfies.
Aside from this, a recent leak also revealed that it features 3x optical zoom and up to 30x Space Zoom, just like the flagships. Furthermore, it was said that the Galaxy A72 will have a bunch of effects from Snapchat in the stock Camera app.
MediaTek Dimensity 9400 will be equipped with Multimodal Gemini Nano capabilities. MediaTek today confirmed its collaboration with Google. Future flagship chipsets, starting with the Dimensity 9400 will feature Gemini Nano with multimodality.
According to MediaTek, Dimensity SoCs are now optimized to support Gemini Nano with new multimodal capabilities. The upcoming chip will debut Gemini Nano integration, with existing models that could also add support in the future.
MediaTek revealed that the Dimensity 9400 features a new 8th-gen NPU with hardware acceleration for text, image, and speech. The Taiwanese chip designer is expanding its footsteps eyeing significant growth amid the AI boom.
Samsung’s recently launched Galaxy Tab S10 series supports GenAI capabilities. It means the Dimensity 9300+ processor could also gain multimodal Gemini Nano integration. We are hearing that the S25 could also use Dimensity 9400.
MediaTek’s partnership with Google highlights a shared vision for bringing Generative AI experiences across the Android ecosystem, and is a big step forward in the advancement of complex AI models running on-device.
Multimodal Gemini Nano will ensure users can take images and receive detailed descriptions of what’s been captured. MediaTek previously announced support for Google’s LLM, optimized for on-device AI processing.
Samsung recently updated its software support plan for October 2024, and it has noted that the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G will no longer receive any updates. This popular foldable smartphone has been removed from the list of eligible devices for One UI updates and security patches because it has completed its update cycle.
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 was launched in 2020, initially coming with Android 10. It has since received updates, including the Android 13 update with One UI 5.1.1. After that, it is not eligible for any more major Android OS updates. Now, Samsung has also ended its software support, which means it will not receive any new security updates.
Even though the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G will not receive further updates from Samsung, it is still a secure and functional device for everyday use. The phone operates on Android 13, which supports all major apps, including those for banking, so users can continue to perform their daily tasks without issues.
Additionally, Google Play continues to provide system updates to ensure that the phone’s key features remain up to date.
For those considering an upgrade, Samsung offers new foldable smartphones, including the Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5. These newer models come with improved features and will receive software updates for a longer period.
However, if your Galaxy Z Fold 2 is still working well for you, there’s no need to replace it. The device can still serve your needs effectively, even without the latest updates.
October 2024 | Samsung Galaxy Devices getting Monthly and Quarterly Updates
Samsung issued a rare apology shortly after announcing the 3Q24 earnings estimation. The frank apology comes from the newly appointed Head of DS Division and VC at Samsung Electronics, Yong-Hyun Jeon.
Through a press release, Samsung’s leadership extended its deepest apology to customers, investors, and employees. The announcement highlights several potential decisions as part of reclaiming the edge in the mobile industry.
Samsung VC’s statement:
“We have fallen short of market expectations, causing concern not only about our fundamental technological competitiveness but also about the future of our company.”
“Many people have expressed concerns about Samsung’s current crisis, and we take full responsibility for it as the leaders driving our business.”
Samsung’s operating profit declined by 12.84% compared to the previous quarter. The company managed to increase its sales in Q3, but it fell short of expectations. The company eventually failed to secure significant growth despite the AI boom.
Samsung reiterates its commitment to turn crises into opportunities through challenges, innovation, and perseverance. The company’s leadership team will take the lead in overcoming this crisis, the Newsroom post states.
Potential decisions eyeing long term growth:
- Samsung will restore our fundamental technological competitiveness.
- Samsung will ensure fundamental competitiveness.
- The development of new technologies that do not yet exist in the world and achieving unparalleled quality are the only ways for Samsung to rise again.
Preparation before deployment:
- Samsung will pave the way forward, reigniting the passion it’s known for.
- Samsung won’t adopt a mindset of merely defending anymore, but it will realm itself with a spirit of challenge, racing toward even higher goals.
Organizational reshuffle:
- Samsung said to closely re-examine the organizational culture and working methods as well as immediately correct anything that needs fixing.
- When the company identifies issues in the field, it will openly discuss and fiercely debate them to drive improvements.