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Samsung launches 200MP ISOCELL HP2 camera with Tetra2pixel technology
After months of rumors and three different 200MP image sensors, Samsung has officially introduced the new 200MP ISOCELL HP2 camera with improved pixel technology. This new ISOCELL image sensor brings full-well capacity for stunning mobile images, and almost confirmed to debut with Galaxy S23 Ultra.
According to the press release, the new Samsung ISOCELL HP2 camera uses 200MP 0.6-micrometer (μm) pixels in a 1/1.3” optical format. Even with such massive pixel resolution, the sensor has a slim form factor so the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s camera bump may not expand thickness.
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Samsung Tetra2pixel
The 200MP ISOCELL camera packs Samsung’s Tetra2pixel (advanced pixel-binning technology) which adds more versatility by simulating different pixel sizes to accommodate varying lighting levels.
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This advanced image sensor transforms either into a 1.2μm 50MP or 2.4μm 12.5MP in low light conditions by binding four to 16 neighboring pixels. It will bring further advancements to Samsung’s nightography feature.
For 8K video, the image sensor switches to 1.2μm 50MP mode to minimize cropping and capture more of the scene. 8K video recording at 30 fps with bigger pixel size can produce sharp cinematic videos.
“The Samsung ISOCELL HP2 harnesses Samsung’s high-resolution image sensor technologies and know-how at the cutting edge for epic details,” said Executive Vice President of Sensor Business Team at Samsung Electronics.
D-VTG (Dual Vertical Transfer Gate) technology
Samsung’s Dual Vertical Transfer Gate method can reduce overexposure and enhance color reproduction with more electrons stored and efficient signal transfers so washed-out pictures from brightly lit environments can be reduced.
In a photodiode within each pixel, a voltage transfer gate is placed on the bottom to transport electrons from the pixels to the logic layer. With high precision, D-VTG adds a second transfer gate in the pixel, boosting the pixel’s full-well capacity by more than 33 percent.
Super QPD
ISOCELL HP2 camera takes the auto-focusing feature to the next level, thanks to Samsung’s Super QPD technology. It allows the sensor to use all its 200-million pixels for focusing agents for faster and more accurate auto-focusing.
DSG feature in 50MP
For the first time in 50MP mode, the company introduced the DSG feature, which applies two separate conversion values to the analog signal received at the pixel level. Moreover, the Smart-ISO Pro allows the camera to take 12.5MP images and 4K at 60fps video in HDR.
Samsung’s latest foldable phones come with Google Messages by default. The company has now revealed the reason behind this move on Galaxy devices. Samsung says Google Messages replaced Messages to foster RCS adoption.
According to AndroidAuthority, a source explained Samsung’s decision to switch to Google Messages as the default messaging app. The recently released Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 come with Google Messages with RCS enabled by default.
Looks like promoting Google Messages on Galaxy devices will boost RCS adoption. Samsung Messages isn’t already installed on newer phones. However, one’s stopping you from getting it on your Galaxy from the Galaxy Store.
While many apps support the RCS feature, Google Messages offer the best user experience. Making it a default messaging app is an effort to boost the adoption of RCS tech. Apple is also preparing to bring RCS chat functionality to iMessage for iPhones.
What Samsung source said:
- Even if messaging apps follow the RCS standard, the availability may be limited depending on which app the other party uses. That’s why we decided to make Google Messages the common messaging platform, allowing Galaxy users to communicate more freely. This also enables a messaging app to respond to changes of the RCS standard more quickly and efficiently.
Previously, Samsung devices launched in the US came with two messaging apps. This time, the company has removed the Samsung Messages. During the first setup, users are notified that Google Messages is the default messaging application.
Samsung SmartThings gained the international standard ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification. The company has officially announced this major development in its global connected living platform.
SmartThings received ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for information security management systems. Certification reiterates that the SmartThings Cloud operates per international standards.
To be certified, a company has to meet the standard across a total of 123 detailed items, including policies for information security, access control for information assets, and incident response.
SmartThings receiving the ISO 27001 certification is the result of our sustained focus on the protection of information in a hyper-connected world with exponentially increasing intelligence.
Seungbum Choi, Executive Vice President and Head of Device Platform Center at Samsung Electronics said “this is just another step in our drive to fortify the platform’s security. We will continue to find new ways to ensure that SmartThings’ personalized services are provided even more safely.”
BSI Prez says that they have recognized that the operation capability and security level of Samsung SmartThings is excellent. It will further boost trust in the SmartThings platform and strengthen business competitiveness.
ISO 27001 is the leading global standard for ISMSs and was established by the International Organization for Standardization. It provides companies with guidance to manage the risks to information assets systematically and achieve information protection goals.
Samsung Health app integrated the Dr.diary (Doctor Diary) glycated hemoglobin feature. The blood sugar management platform announced the launch of its glycated hemoglobin estimation functionality on Samsung’s Health application.
According to ETNews, Dr.diary announced the integration of a glycated hemoglobin level feature in Samsung Health. Galaxy users will now be able to check the estimated glycated hemoglobin level provided by Doctor Diary.
To activate the feature, Health app users will have to permit certain conditions of data in the Blood Sugar service. It is worth noting that glycated hemoglobin is a key figure for diabetes diagnosis, which users will find worth using in the Health app.
Established in 2017, Dr.diary is a blood sugar management platform. It analyzes and predicts the changes in glycated hemoglobin using its own algorithm. Earlier this year, the firm secured a patent for “glycated hemoglobin estimation based on blood sugar data table.”
Song Je-yoon, CEO of Doctor Diary, said, “With our predicted glycated hemoglobin level prediction algorithm being installed in Samsung Health, more people will be able to recognize their glycated hemoglobin level and manage their health more efficiently.”
Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is a standardized numerical value of the percentage of hemoglobin, such as hemoglobin, which has been glycated by glucose. Glycated hemoglobin reflects the average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months.
Samsung Health (with Wear OS Galaxy Watch) users can conveniently check their estimated glycated hemoglobin level within the app and use this information to manage their blood sugar levels through diet and exercise.