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Reliable sources reveal Samsung’s waterdrop hinge and more about Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5
This year’s Samsung foldable phones could come with a new hinge design to lessen the crease visibility. Two trusted sources reveal crucial information about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 including waterdrop hinge, IPX8 rating, and no roll of BOE panels.
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According to tipster IceUniverse, Samsung will use the new waterdrop hinge design in its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 foldable phones. Similar to their predecessors, both will feature an IPX8 rating for water resistance, while there’s no upgrade on the dust resistance feature.
By using the new hinges, the South Korean tech giant will introduce its next-gen foldable phones with a slimmer form factor and less visible crease on the screen. This teardrop hinge design will help phones lessen the gap where the screen folds (center point).
In the recent past, it was rumored that Samsung will be buying screen panels from BOE to maintain the cost of foldables. However, the display search analyst revealed that there will not be any roll of BOE Display in Samsung foldables and Samsung Display will continue to supply its next-gen panels.
At CES 2023, the company showcased a prototype device featuring the waterdrop hinge design, which could be commercialized with the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5. From the original Galaxy Fold to the latest Galaxy Z Fold 4, Samsung used the U-shaped hinge, which makes the smartphone comparatively thick.
Talking about the S Pen slot, Samsung fans’ dream may remain a dream this year as well. Due to changes in thickness and increased cost, the company has altered its plan to bring the S Pen compartment to the Galaxy Z Fold 5. Hence, you may have to carry the stylus as an additional accessory with Fold 5.
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Additional Input:
Ross Young shared the advantages of waterdrop hinge design via BOE doc:
- Less visible seam due to less waviness/change in thickness, slower slope, 57% less strain, 66% less waviness after folding to fatigue.
- Consumes 51% less space
- 0.3mm thinner
- Smaller brightness and color deviations.
Google launched the Pixel 9 series earlier than the usual Pixel flagship launch timeline. The Android 16 is also reportedly coming earlier than we’d expect, and the latest report says Google could launch Pixel 9a in the first quarter of the next year.
According to AndroidHeadlines, Google Pixel 9a could be announced by mid-March 2025. Multiple sources citing the outlet confirmed that the next affordable Pixel will go on sale before the end of March 2025.
It seems Google is preparing to bring its Galaxy S24 FE rival around the 2025 iPhone SE debut. Samsung has recently launched the new FE smartphone, while Apple is said to announce the next-generation iPhone SE early next year.
Recently, the CAD renders of Pixel 9a smartphone have been revealed. The images showcased Google’s design decisions. The next A series Pixel could not get bumped camera bar shown in the Pixel 9 series flagships.
Pixel 9 Pro XL reportedly sends private user data to Google servers every 15 minutes. A security researcher at Cybernews discovered that the phone frequently transmits sensitive user data, such as email addresses, phone numbers, and locations.
The discovery sparked a privacy fear as private data is being sent to Google through the Pixel 9 Pro XL. The smartphone sometimes transmits sensitive user data to Google servers even before any apps are installed.
The report also states that the Pixel 9 Pro XL has remote management capabilities, which operate without user consent or awareness. It seems there’s a severe security flaw within the Pixel 9 Pro XL’s operating system.
The phone communicates with services like Google Photos’ Face Grouping without user interaction, raising further privacy concerns. The native Calculator is also suspicious as it could leak calculation history to unauthorized users under certain conditions.
“The amount of data transmitted and the potential for remote management casts doubt on who truly owns the device. Users may have paid for it, but the deep integration of surveillance systems in the ecosystem may leave users vulnerable to privacy violations,” Nazarovas said.
It looks like the AI integration has made some major security flaws across the OS. Google packed the new Pixel phones with advanced security features. The research only discusses potential threats, with data leak isn’t such a general task.
Interestingly, Cybernews researchers employed a “man-in-the-middle” approach to capture and analyze this traffic but noted limitations due to the rooting process. As AI is making our lives easier, it is putting the data at threat at the same time.
Samsung has recently launched its new premium Galaxy S series tablets, the Galaxy Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra. These Galaxy Tab S10 tablets come with some stunning wallpapers that are now available for download.
Notably, Samsung has skipped the standard 11-inch Galaxy Tab S10 model this year to focus on Plus and Ultra. Both tablets feature advanced Galaxy AI capabilities and are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset to ensure top-notch performance.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ has a 12.4-inch display, while the Tab S10 Ultra features a big 14.6-inch screen. These large displays are perfect for everything from playing games to working on projects.
For these large displays, Samsung has included four unique and vibrant wallpapers with minimalist design. These Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra Wallpapers wallpapers are available for download in high resolution (2960 x 2235 pixels), thanks to YTECHB.
- Click here to download Wallpapers!
To download, simply open the link, select your favorite wallpaper, and save it to your device. Once downloaded, go to your downloads folder, choose the wallpaper you like, open it, and tap the three-dot menu icon. From there, select “Set as wallpaper” to apply it to your home screen or lock screen.
Below you can check the preview of Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra Wallpapers:
