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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 launched to change the way of interaction
The wait is finally over, the all-new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is now official to take the foldable experience to the next level. The new generation Samsung foldable comes with a lot of advanced technologies and a few improvements over its predecessor.
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Although the rear design of the new smartphone remains the same as the Galaxy Z Fold 3, the outer display is a bit larger. This will make it so much easier to use the phone without having to unfold it every time and will definitely improve the usability of such a heavy-cost phone.
Let us have a look at the complete specifications and features alongside the availability of the phone below.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 specifications:
Display
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 smartphone equips a 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2x Infinity Flex display that is 7.6 inches. It comes with improved Ultra-Thin Glass to make the panel more invulnerable. The display supports 2176 x 1812 pixels resolution, 374 PPI pixel density, and HDR10+.
When folded, there’s a 6.2 inches AMOLED cover display with a punch hole for a selfie shooter. This display supports 2316 x 904 pixels resolution and 120Hz refresh rate.
Processor:
Under the hood, the device has a 4nm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset that is paired with 12GB RAM. The company is offering 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB internal storage options to choose from.
Software:
For the Galaxy Z Fold, the company has introduced a new version of its custom OS that is One UI 4.1.1. This new version is based on Android 12L, which is specially designed for foldable to let them use their large screen devices with ease.
With the One UI 4.1.1, the device gets new swipe gestures for easier multitasking, a new Taskbar layout, similar to what you get on a PC, for easy switching between recent apps, and much more.
Camera:
On the rear side, the device has triple cameras that include an OIS-assisted 50MP primary camera, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x zoom. On the outer front, the device has a 10MP camera whereas, the inner side has a 4MP under-display camera to capture selfies.
Battery:
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 features a 4,400mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. Along with these, it also has a 15W wireless fast charging capacity.
Connectivity and other features:
The new device comes with eSIM support, a side-faced fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, USB-C, and AKG-tuned dual speakers. At the same time, the device supports S-Pen, however, this year too it misses the slot to hold it.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 price and availability:
Samsung is offering three color options for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 smartphone. These include Grey Green, Beige, and Phantom Black.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 price starts at $1,799. According to the official info, the company has started pre-bookings and it will be available to purchase from August 26.
Launch offers:
Those who pre-order Galaxy Z Fold 4 will also receive a complimentary memory upgrade, up to $1,000 off with an eligible trade-in, and a Standing Cover with an S-Pen case, along with a $100 Samsung Credit.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 will debut the new One UI 5 Watch operating system later next month. Meanwhile, Samsung has already started the Beta Program of One UI 5 Watch, based on Wear OS 4, on the Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 4 series smartwatches in the US.
Today, Samsung starting to roll out the Wear OS 4-based One UI 5 Watch Beta update to the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 in the US. Consumers can register their device for Beta activity using the Samsung Members app, or take the help of our dedicated guide.
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In addition to the US, Samsung’s One UI Watch Beta Program would be available in South Korea. With the first build, the company officially brought the new OS to its best smartwatches, it’s now up to testers who help Samsung make the software stable through feedback.
What’s New w/ One UI 5 Watch Beta
The new software makes it easier to add watch faces and tiles, thanks to the new vertical layout. Besides, you will get quick access to timers using the new Timer tile without opening the Timer app. The Buds controller tile makes it possible to turn 360 audio on and off from the Buds controller tile.
You can now make your watch face cycle between pictures in an album or story that you select. Your watch face will change to a different picture each time you turn on the watch screen. It will provide a more dynamic experience to Samsung’s smartwatch users.
Also check | One UI 5 Watch Beta Changelog
For Samsung Health, there are some new functions provided such as automatically recording cycling workouts, heart rate guidance during running workouts, as well as backup and restore. To use the backup feature, your phone needs the latest version of the Smart Switch app.
Thanks to the One UI 5 Watch, you can adjust the call volume, mute sound, and press buttons on the keypad, all from your watch. Moreover, you will be able to dictate text with the Home button, use multiple timers at once, and share your medical info in an emergency.
Additional
- Device care: Check the status of your watch’s battery, storage, and memory and immediately fix any problems to extend battery life and keep your watch running smoothly.
- Control your watch without touching it: Universal gestures let you control your watch without touching the screen or pressing a button. You can assign various actions to gestures such as shaking your wrist, making a fist, or pinching your fingers.
- Organize apps in folders: Create folders to keep your apps organized so you can find the apps you need quickly with less scrolling.
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John Lim, CEO of Samsung BioLogics, held a press conference at Bio USA in Boston, the US on June 5 and revealed the status of the company’s CMO (contract manufacture organization) business and future plans. Samsung BioLogics is moving closer to becoming a top-tier global biotech company.
Samsung moves towards evolution as top-tier biotech brand
According to Boston Consulting Group (via BusinessKorea), the global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) market is expected to grow from $19.1 billion in 2023 to $27 billion in 2026 at an annual growth rate of 12.2 percent over the next three years.
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Plant 5 is being built with a total investment of $1.52 billion (1.98 trillion won) and will have a 180,000-liter capacity, the same as that of Plant 3. This plant’s completion will raise Samsung BioLogics’ production capacity to an overwhelming 784,000 liters.
“The accelerated completion of Plant 5 will enable Samsung BioLogics to respond to increased orders from customers,” Lim said. “Currently, we have signed production contracts on 12 products with nine clients and are in talks with 29 customers over the production of 44 products.”
In addition, Samsung BioLogics plans to build a second biotech campus with four plants and an open innovation center in addition to the fifth plant. In order to preemptively respond to the ADC market, a production plant exclusively for ADC biopharmaceuticals will be built and the plant will go live in 2024.
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On June 5, 2023, Apple kicked off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. At WWDC23, Apple unveiled the new iOS 17 operating system and started the developer preview, with the same Samsung should consider doing for the One UI 6 Beta debut.
Since iOS 17 isn’t a big upgrade over iOS 16, Apple managed to create the hype as always. It’s part of the company’s marketing strategy, keeping its fanbase together in support. Following the iOS 17 debut way, Samsung can also make the One UI 6 Beta unveiling a remarkable event for the Android world.
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No doubt, Samsung holds an event dedicated to introducing new features of each new One UI version. However, it should also be done for the Beta activity as the tentative Samsung Developer Conference lands sometime in October each year.
Over the last few years, the South Korean tech giant started the One UI Beta Program through community posts, followed by a Newsroom article. The same thing Apple does at a dedicated event, showing off the cloned features as innovations.
Also Read | iOS 17 Vs One UI 5.1 – Comparison of top features
Community and Newsroom articles are not a bad way to showcase new software, but a dedicated event, at least an online event should be organized to present new features and developments happening throughout the testing period, prior to the stable release.
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