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Samsung Galaxy S22 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200 variant availability!
Samsung has recently unveiled the Galaxy S22 series smartphones, marking a major change in its flagship portfolio by integrating the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series. Like every year Samsung has made hardware changes than the previous generation to Galaxy S22 series, the performance gets a big boost with the new 4nm chipset.
As in previous years, Samsung maintains its dual-chipset approach to its flagship Galaxy S22 series and sells flagship devices with different chipsets by region.
So, if you are wondering if Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Exynos 2200 will be available for Samsung Galaxy S22 series phones in your area, you are in luck. Galaxy S22 series chipset distribution details have just been revealed.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200 variant availability!
Those Galaxy users are living in the US already know that Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is included. This is not the only area where SOC is located, not even close. Apart from North America in general, South Korea, Australia, India, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates are getting that chip.
Only Europe and the United Kingdom are on the corner of the Exynos 2200. Conditions have changed a lot compared to previous years. The Exynos version ranks first in almost every region except the US and South Korea.
Samsung’s Exynos flagship SoCs are generally lower than Qualcomm. It’s too early to tell what the situation will be this year, but you have it. Both chips are very powerful on paper, however, both are made using the 4nm process.
These two chips are actually octa-core SoCs with Cortex-X2 performance cores, three Cortex-A710 cores and four Cortex-A510 cores. Needless to say, they come with different GPUs and many other hardware differences.
It remains to be seen how two different SoCs will be found this time around. The Galaxy S22 series was officially launched two days ago, so it is too early to make any conclusions in this regard.
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Along with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, Samsung has officially ended software update support for two more Galaxy devices – the Galaxy M51 phone and Galaxy Tab A7 tablet. This means that these devices will no longer receive any software updates.
Both the Samsung Galaxy M51 and Galaxy Tab A7 were launched in 2020 and came pre-installed with Android 10. They received updates up to Android 12, and are not eligible for more Android updates. Now, these devices have completed their software update cycle.
Although these devices still work well for everyday tasks, users will not get any new features or security patches. This lack of updates can make the devices outdated, as they will not receive important improvements.
Samsung Galaxy M51 and Galaxy Tab A7 have reached the end of their update cycle, after receiving 4 years of updates. Now, users of these devices can think about upgrading to newer models to enjoy the latest features and better security.
Still, both devices are secure and functional for everyday use. The devices run Android 12 and support all major apps, including those for banking, so users can continue to perform their daily tasks without issues. If you want to enjoy the new and advanced features of One UI, newer Samsung models are required.
Bye-Bye Monthly Updates: Popular Galaxy A series phone shifts to Quarterly plan
Samsung’s unique “6 Reasons to Be Galaxy” highlights the features and qualities of the Galaxy A family, such as an amazing display, longer OS updates and security, powerful cameras and processors, Knox security, and Circle to Search.
With the elaborative campaign, Samsung reiterates its commitment to providing advanced and accessible technology for everyone, emphasizing cost-effectiveness, system and security updates, and the quality of Galaxy A devices.
6 Reasons to Be Galaxy
Among the points highlighted in the “6 Reasons to Be Galaxy” campaign is the Amazing Display, which delivers a premium viewing experience with sAMOLED and Vision Booster, adapting to ambient brightness for effortless viewing.
It also supports a longer smartphone lifecycle, with up to 4 Android updates and up to 5 years of security updates, protecting you from threats and keeping you worry-free. Other reasons include the camera setup on Galaxy A smartphones.
Samsung’s A55 and A35 feature a triple camera of up to 50MP, an UltraWide sensor, and features like Nightography, taking night and low-light photography to a new level by capturing stunning details in low-light conditions on selected models.
Those who choose to have a Galaxy A also benefit from Samsung Knox, which offers exclusive multi-layer protection, protecting your data with hardware-level security, along with protection against malware and phishing.
The Circle to Search is available on the Galaxy A55 5G and A35 5G models. Finally, the campaign emphasizes the high performance of Galaxy A devices, driven by powerful chips and long-lasting batteries that make these phones true partners.
Google has just released the October 2024 Play System update for Android devices to enhance security, reliability, and user experience. This update includes new features and fixes that make devices more efficient and user-friendly.
The fresh update brings an Instant Hotspot feature, which allows users to share their phone’s internet connection easily with other devices. Now, when your hotspot is available, you will receive a notification, and there will be a new status icon to show when you are connected.
Moreover, the update also includes new developer features for both Google and third-party app developers. If you are setting up a new smartwatch, you will notice some visual improvements in the setup screen, after this update
Furthermore, the Play Store now highlights more games that come with achievements in the search results and details pages on phones and PC.
Notably, these new features are being rolled out, not all users will get them at the same time. Some features might take months to become available to everyone.
Users can check for the update by going to Settings >> Security >> Google Play System Update. The update will be downloaded and installed automatically, without requiring a device restart.
Check the full changelog of the Google Play System October 2024 Update below.
WHAT’S NEW
Google Play services v24.39 (2024-10-07)
Device Connectivity
- [Phone] With instant hotspot, you’ll now see a notification when your hotspot is available and a new status icon once you’re connected.
- [Phone, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.
Utilities
- [Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Utilities related processes in their apps.
Google Play Store v43.1 (2024-10-07)
- [Phone] When you set up your new watch, you’ll see some visual improvements in the device setup screen.
- [PC, Phone] You’ll now find more games with achievements on the Search results and Details pages.