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The Galaxy Fold relaunch may happen earlier than expected. Korean news outlet Yonhap News  claims that the troubled foldable smartphone is being readied for release in South Korea on September 6. Notably, the IFA 2019 trade show in Berlin also kicks off on the same day. Galaxy Fold release date Samsung has already confirmed that it's going to launch the Galaxy Fold in September  bud hasn't yet unveiled the exact release date. While some Korean news outlets previously suggested a release sometime in the third week of September , a newer one now claims otherwise. It says that the Galaxy Fold will hit the South Korean market on September 6. Samsung is said to be initially producing between 20,000 to 30,000 units of the Galaxy Fold for its home market. The handset will be available in both carrier-locked and unlocked models. Samsung is currently discussing the matter with the three national carriers, the report adds. It also suggests a retail price of about 2.3 million won (

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is Candybar, Touchscreen Android Smartphone from Xiaomi which runs on Android OS, v9.0 (Pie). Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is available in Crystal Green, Crystal Blue colors. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has 6.3 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is powered by Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) CPU, Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm) Chipset and Adreno 610 GPU along with 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM.Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has 3G, WIFI, Bluetooth, Infrared Port, GPS connectivity options on board. #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

The beta channel has been updated to 77.0.3865.56 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. A full list of changes in this build is available in the log . Interested in switching release channels?  Find out how here . If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug . The community help forum is also a great place to reach out for help or learn about common issues. Lakshmana Pamarthy Google Chrome #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Posted by Adam Bacchus, Sebastian Porst, and Patrick Mutchler — Android Security & Privacy We're constantly looking for ways to further improve the security and privacy of our products, and the ecosystems they support. At Google, we understand the strength of open platforms and ecosystems, and that the best ideas don't always come from within. It is for this reason that we offer a broad range of vulnerability reward programs, encouraging the community to help us improve security for everyone. Today, we're expanding on those efforts with some big changes to Google Play Security Reward Program (GPSRP) , as well as the launch of the new Developer Data Protection Reward Program (DDPRP) . Google Play Security Reward Program Scope Increases We are increasing the scope of GPSRP to include all apps in Google Play with 100 million or more installs. These apps are now eligible for rewards, even if the app developers don't have their own vulnerability disclosure or bug

Chromebooks are great at providing a PC-like experience with minimal hardware requirements at affordable prices. They're cloud based meaning that all apps they run use the cloud and all documents you create are largely stored in the cloud as well. You will be able to plug-in an external microSD card for additional local storage. At 28% off, this is a steal if you're looking for a new laptop for work or school. Get one now using the Buy Now button below before they're out of stock! The post Daily Deal: 28% off the Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 appeared first on SamMobile . #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Another Samsung smartphone is making the jump to Android Pie complete with One UI . The update is reportedly being rolled out on the Galaxy J7 Star by T-Mobile in the United States (model number SM-J737T ), and although the changelog has yet to be published on T-Mobile's support page for the device, a screenshot shared online by TizenHelp reveals that the update is identified as software version J737TUVU5BSG2 . The package weighs a little over 1.1GB and also happens to include the July 2019 security patch . The most noticeable change will be the new One UI which replaces the old Samsung Experience Android skin. One UI has a bigger focus on one-handed usage, the UI elements are modernized, new features are included, and the software is less bloated overall. Among the new features, there should be gesture-based navigation and a system-wide dark mode. The Galaxy J7 Star was launched last year running Android Oreo , and Android Pie is the first big update to change the version

Despite Google abandoning Android tablets, Samsung continues to make plenty of them. This year alone, the Korean company has launched the Galaxy Tab S5e, the Tab S6, Tab A 10.1 (2019), and a bunch of budget devices. Going by the Wi-Fi Alliance and FCC certifications, we may soon see another Galaxy tablet joining the list. A Samsung tablet with the model number SM-T545 has just secured Wi-Fi Alliance and FCC certifications, indicating an imminent launch. Once a device reaches the stage, it is usually a matter of weeks before it goes official. We haven't seen any leaks about this tablet so far to know what it brings to the table. A device with the same model number was spotted on the Geekbench website a couple of months ago. The benchmark showed Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, 4GB of RAM, and Android Pie OS onboard – all of which points to a midrange tablet. While a benchmark listing may not be the most reliable source for device specs, even the model number indicates to a midrange of

South Korea's Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong. Lee was convicted of offenses including bribery and corruption  in connection with the massive scandal that rocked South Korea in 2016, leading to the ouster of the then-President Park Geun-hye. Lee was sentenced to five years in jail for bribing Choi Soon-sil, a longtime friend of Park. Samsung Group had sent 3.6 billion won (~$2.9 million) to Choi's Germany-based firm. However, Lee walked out free a year later  after an appeals court dismissed most of his convictions and gave him a suspended sentence. The Supreme Court overturned that decision today and ordered a retrial. Samsung faces another challenge In a fresh blow to Samsung, the Supreme Court of South Korea today said that Lee should be found guilty of bribing Choi with at least 5 billion won (~$4.1 million) more. Apparently, Samsung had gifted three horses worth 3.4 billion won (~$2.8 million) to Choi for the equestrian training o

Samsung's onslaught of mid-range smartphones is far from over. The company is working on multiple Galaxy A series phones for 2020 , but its 2019 launches aren't done yet, either. Bluetooth certification has revealed that another 's' variant of one of the 2019 Galaxy A smartphones is in the works. This time, it's the Galaxy A20s , carrying model number SM-A207F. It's unknown what upgrades the A20s will offer over the Galaxy A20, but we can expect the dual rear camera to change to a triple camera setup, perhaps the same one found on the Galaxy A30. After all, with the Galaxy A30s getting the Galaxy A50's rear camera setup , it wouldn't be far-fetched to assume Samsung will do something similar for the Galaxy A20s. The 8MP front camera found on the Galaxy A20 could also get an upgrade, and perhaps more storage and RAM will also be offered (the A20 comes only in a 3GB+32GB configuration). We can confirm that the A20s is being tested with Android 9 Pie,

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is Candybar, Touchscreen Android Smartphone from Xiaomi which runs on Android OS, v9.0 (Pie). Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is available in Black, Red, Blue, White colors and 199 g (7.02 oz) of weight. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has 6.53 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is powered by Octa-core (2x Cortex-A76 & 6x Cortex-A55) CPU, Mediatek Helio G90T (12nm) Chipset along with 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM.Additional features of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro are Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro has 3G, WIFI, Bluetooth, Infrared Port, GPS connectivity options on board. #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Realme XT is Candybar, Touchscreen Android Smartphone from Realme which runs on Android OS, v9.0 (Pie). Realme XT is available in White, Green, Blue colors. Realme XT has 6.4 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display. Realme XT is powered by Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) CPU, Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm) Chipset and Adreno 616 GPU along with 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM.Realme XT has 3G, WIFI, Bluetooth, GPS connectivity options on board. #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Oppo Reno2 F is Candybar, Touchscreen Android Smartphone from Oppo which runs on Android OS, v9.0 (Pie). Oppo Reno2 F is available in Ocean Green (Fog Sea Green), Jet Black (Extreme Night Black) colors. Oppo Reno2 F has 6.53 inches AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display. Oppo Reno2 F is powered by Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53) CPU, Mediatek MT6771V Helio P70 (12nm) Chipset and Mali-G72 MP3 GPU along with 128GB 8GB RAM.Additional features of Oppo Reno2 F are Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic. Oppo Reno2 F has 3G, WIFI, Bluetooth, GPS connectivity options on board. #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Oppo Reno2 Z is Candybar, Touchscreen Android Smartphone from Oppo which runs on Android OS, v9.0 (Pie). Oppo Reno2 Z is available in Ocean Green (Fog Sea Green), Jet Black (Extreme Night Black) colors. Oppo Reno2 Z has 6.53 inches AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display. Oppo Reno2 Z is powered by Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU, Mediatek MT6779 Helio P90 (12 nm) Chipset and PowerVR GM9446 GPU along with 256GB 8GB RAM.Additional features of Oppo Reno2 Z are Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic. Oppo Reno2 Z has 3G, WIFI, Bluetooth, GPS connectivity options on board. #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

BLU G9 Pro is Candybar, Touchscreen Android Smartphone from BLU which runs on Android OS, v9.0 (Pie). BLU G9 Pro is available in Nightfall color and 183 g (6.46 oz) of weight. BLU G9 Pro has 6.3 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display. BLU G9 Pro is powered by Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53) CPU, Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm) Chipset and Mali-G72 MP3 GPU along with 128GB 4GB RAM.BLU G9 Pro has 3G, WIFI, Bluetooth, GPS connectivity options on board. #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Oppo Reno2 is Candybar, Touchscreen Android Smartphone from Oppo which runs on Android OS, v9.0 (Pie). Oppo Reno2 is available in Ocean Green (Fog Sea Green), Jet Black (Extreme Night Black) colors. Oppo Reno2 has 6.5 inches AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display. Oppo Reno2 is powered by Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver) CPU, Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm) Chipset and Adreno 618 GPU along with 256GB 8GB RAM.Additional features of Oppo Reno2 are Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic. Oppo Reno2 has 3G, WIFI, Bluetooth, GPS connectivity options on board. #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

The Sony Xperia 1 is the company's first smartphone to sport a triple-lens camera setup. While the phone has been out for a while now, famed camera review website DxOMark has published their verdict on Sony's latest flagship. Would DxOMark be taken with Sony's camera prowess, or would it instead be underwhelmed? Well, overall the Xperia 1 garnered a score of 91 (94 for Photo; 84 for Video), with a Selfie score of 78. This places it significantly lower than its peers, more than 20 points so, and more in line with last year's budget Xiaomi Pocophone which also scored 91. While DxOMark they were impressed with the speed of autofocus, their experience was let down by noticeable halos and noisy edges in some photos, underexposed pics both indoors and outdoors and HDR failing to engage on occasion. DxOMark concluded that Sony's software does not match its hardware performance in order to compete with the best phones out there. Sony has long been criticised for its

It's been more than a year since Samsung originally unveiled the Galaxy Home smart speaker alongside the Galaxy Note 9 , and roughly eight months have passed since we've exclusively reported on the existence of a second model dubbed the Galaxy Home Mini . Now, it appears that the wait is nearly over, at least for the latter model and for prospective buyers in South Korea who might want to participate in a beta program. Starting today and until September 1, Samsung enthusiasts in South Korea can apply to join the Galaxy Home Mini beta program via the official website . Once approved, early adopters should receive the smart speaker ahead of its full-fledged market release, and with testing from the outside, Samsung might be able to bring the Galaxy Home Mini on store shelves sooner rather than later. As yet there doesn't seem to be a beta program for the full-sized Galaxy Home, and the beta program for the Galaxy Home Mini is seemingly limited to South Korea, at leas

Microsoft has added S Pen support to its Outlook Android app in the latest update. Galaxy Note users with Outlook version 3.0.131 and above can now use their S Pen to hover over emails, attachments, events, and people to quickly preview the contents and take actions, similar to the Samsung Email app. The update is interesting given the recent strategic partnership between Samsung and Microsoft . The deal will involve, among other things, Samsung pre-installing Microsoft apps on its Galaxy devices. Accordingly, the Galaxy Note 10 comes with Microsoft apps such as (may vary by region) Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and LinkedIn. It also comes with the Link to Windows feature, which is a rebranded version of the software giant's Your Phone app. Interestingly, Samsung already has many first-party apps which compete with Microsoft's offerings. The former's apps also take better advantage of Samsung-specific features such as the S Pen, Bixby, etc. If Microsoft

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