Samsung announces Galaxy Z Fold2: Here’s all you need to know

Posted on by Prakhar Khanna

Samsung teased the launch of Galaxy Z Fold2 at its Galaxy UnPacked 2020 August event. However, it didn’t details the specifications, price, or availability. Today, Samsung took the stage at UnPacked 2 to reveal the missing details.

The Galaxy Z Fold2 comes packed with two edge-to-edge, nearly bezel-less Infinity-O Displays. The Cover Screen is 6.2-inches and the Main Screen is 7.6-inches making them both larger than the original Galaxy Fold. The interior display offers a 120Hz refresh rate, while the one on the outside has a 60Hz refresh rate. It comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It will work on Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network and its 5G nationwide network, coming later this year.

The foldable phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus SoC, paired with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of internal storage. On the optics front, it sports a triple rear camera setup of 12MP main lens + 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera + 12MP telephoto sensor. There is a Flex Mode that Mode allows for hands-free photos and videos on the 10MP Selfie lens, and delivers a new way to experience select apps by using both halves of the large display to chat, record, browse, edit, and more.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G price, availability, and promotions

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G pre-orders begin on September 2 at 3 AM ET. It will be widely available on September 18. The smartphone is $83.33 a month for 24 months on Verizon Device Payment (0% APR; $1,999.99 retail). Customized hinge color options will be available on Samsung.com with four distinct colors: Metallic Silver, Metallic Gold, Metallic Red and Metallic Blue.

Here are the promotions available on the purchase of the foldable phone:

  • Get up to $550 off when you add a line and purchase a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G and trade in your old smartphone on a Premium Unlimited Plan.
  • As an added bonus, if you switch to Verizon you can get a $150 Verizon eGift Card when you purchase a Galaxy Z Fold2 5G on the Verizon device payment plan.
  • Upgrade and get up to $250 off when you purchase a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G and trade in your old smartphone on a Premium Unlimited Plan.
  • Get 25% off all Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G cases, screen protectors, and charging accessories during the pre-order period, including new cases and screen protectors from Gear4, Zagg, and Samsung.

The Galaxy Z Fold2 5G will be available for preorder in Mystic Bronze and Mystic Black. You can visit verizonwireless.com on September 2 at 3 AM ET to order yours.

Further, original Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Flip users can trade-in their device to get the Galaxy Z Fold2 for as low as $25/month with up to $800 trade-in value. Users can save up to $650 on trade-ins of other eligible devices. These offers are for a limited time.

Consumers can also opt for the Guaranteed Buyback program. Simply pay 50% of the full retail price in 20 easy monthly payments, and then get 50% back once the device is returned in good condition.

Moreover, Galaxy Z Fold2 consumers can access Galaxy Z Premier Service: on-demand concierge support from a dedicated team of product experts. The foldable phone owners will be provided one-time device protection against accidental display damage within one year of purchasing date. You can read more about the service here.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G specifications

DisplayMain: 7.6″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity O,
2208 x 1768 pixels, 120Hz
Cover: 6.2″ Super AMOLED
2260 x 816 pixels, 60Hz
SoCSnapdragon 865 Plus
RAM12GB LPDDR5
Storage256GB, no expansion slot
CamerasRear: 12MP main, f/1.8 with OIS
12MP ultrawide, f/2.2
12MP telephoto, f/2.4

Front: 10MP, f/2.2
Cover camera: 10MP, f/2.2
Battery4500mAh
Wireless charging: 11W
Wired charging: 25W
OSAndroid 10
SizeUnfolded: 159.2 x 128.2 x 6.9/6.0mm
Folded: 159.2 x 68 x 16.8/13.8mm
Weight282 grams
ColorsMystic Bronze, Mystic Black
Other5G, Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi a/b/g/n/ac/ax
side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Water resistance: No


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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 leak reveals a 120Hz display and improved camera hardware

Posted on by Nadeem Sarwar

Samsung’s next foldable, the Galaxy Z fold 2, will reportedly be unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event on August 5 or in the immediate weeks that follow if rumors are to be believed. After appearing in a few renders, alleged key specifications (via ETNews) of the upcoming device have now surfaced online, and they look impressive.

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 will reportedly feature a 7.7-inch foldable AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and UTG (Ultra Thin Glass) layer that we last saw on the Galaxy Z Flip. The cover display, on the other hand, measures 6.23-inch diagonally, but there is no word on its resolution or refresh rate numbers. Plus, the phone supports 15W wireless charging as well.

Talking about cameras, we are expecting a 12MP primary camera, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 64MP telephoto camera. The setup is similar to what we saw on the Galaxy S20, and if that is any indication, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 will offer some serious photography chops, aside from being a foldable phone with bleeding edge hardware and possibly S Pen support as well.

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We have an official date for the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event

Posted on by Samuel Martinez
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Many things have been said about the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event. We expect to see the new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series, the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 or the Galaxy Z Fold two and several other products. The best part is that now we don’t have to wonder as of when this event will take place since Samsung has already started to send out invitations for its next Galaxy Unpacked.

We finally have an official date for the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked. The Korean tech giant will hold a virtual event on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at 10 a.m. ET. This means that we are less than a month away from the possible launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2, the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, and more.

If you want to take a look at the design of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 20, take a look at these images leaked by Samsung Russia. While you’re at it, you may also want to start looking for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 deals, as these devices will most likely start getting discounts.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 nears launch as it passes through 3C certification

Posted on by Prakhar Khanna

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 has been in the rumor mill for a while now. The device is speculated to be launched alongside the Galaxy Note 20 series on August 5. However, ahead of the official unveiling, the foldable smartphone has been spotted receiving 3C certification. It also reveals some details about the product.

The certification reveals that Galaxy Fold 2 will come with 5G connectivity and support 25W fast charging. Earlier leaks have revealed that the phone  might feature a 7.7-inch inner display with a 2213×1689 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, while the cover display will use a 6.23-inch 60Hz panel with a 2267 x 819 pixels resolution.

It is said to sport a triple rear camera setup of 64MP, 16MP, and 12MP with OIS on the primary and telephoto camera. Recently, renders of the device leaked as well. The upcoming foldable phone could feature a more modern design than its predecessor.

Via: IThome

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Pocketnow Daily: Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 leaks are WEIRD, but LOGICAL! (video)

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The Google Pixelbook Go, LG’s G7 Fit and more devices are on sale today

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Panasonic announces productivity+, a suite of Android support solutions and TOUGHBOOK A3 tablet

Panasonic is famous for their Toughbook line and we have seen them launch tablets every now and then but it’s been a while since we’ve had a chance to play with one. The company just announced their new Toughbook A3 which brings a 10.1in display with 1920 x 1200 resolution, it is powered by a Snapdragon 660 along with 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 64GB of expandable eMMC storage. When it comes to durability, this thing is MIL-STD-810 certified as well as IP65 dust and water resistance. Panasonic is actually throwing a 3-year limited warranty, parts and label if you purchase this product. It also brings a new Productivity+ feature for mobile device development, deployment and sustainment for customers. It lets you rewrite apps, configure device settings and more for Android devices. Our own Joshua Vergara already has a unit for review, so stay tuned for that.

Motorola schedules an event for July 7. Is the Edge Lite finally coming?

Motorola has been pretty busy lately, releasing their new Edge family, the new Moto G lineup and even the Moto Fusion+ and it looks like they want to keep that streak rolling. The company just sent out some press invitations for an event happening on July 7. The teaser doesn’t give out any hints but, we do think this will be the Moto Edge Lite which got certified last week, revealing all of the specs. It’s supposedly going to bring a 6.7in LCD display at 90Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 765 SoC, a 4800mAh battery and four cameras at the back. We’ll keep you posted once the event happens.

OnePlus Nord may be the official name of the OnePlus Z

OnePlus is straight poking at us right now after all the speculation we’ve had on their new products’ name. So much so that they created a new Instagram account with the user “OnePlusLiteZThing” to post teasers on their new phone. On a now deleted post the company showed two cards, one that says “Here’s to the first 100” with another paragraph that we can’t read and behind it, the other card says the word NORD in all caps. The other posts have several teasers, like even one with what we think is an RGB code for a light tint of blue which is the color variant we’ve always seen in the renders. We’ll keep you posted once more rumors start popping up. Think about it, what if NORD eventually becomes a sub-brand just like Huawei did with Honor? Maybe that’s what they mean by new beginnings.

iPhone 12 could arrive with a new 20W power adapter in the box

iPhones haven’t had the fastest chargers… ever. Well, it looks like they’re ready to keep catching up. A tipster on Twitter just posted some new pictures saying that the iPhone 12 line up will bring a 20W charger. He even shared a picture of the actual charger with the 20W label and now, that charger just got certified in a Norwegian database. The certification was issued on February 28 for a 20W USB-C power adapter. We hope this means that the 20W adapter will go to the Pro models and that Apple will leave the 18W adapter for the non-Pro models but, you never know with Apple. We’re just hoping we never have to see the 5W adapter again.

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This might be our first glimpse of the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2, and it looks weird

We have some new renders for the upcoming Galaxy Fold 2 from Ice Universe and, they look kinda weird. We have two pictures, one showing off the phone and the other one with some basic schematics. Clearly the company is doing its best to fit a larger display on the outer screen as we can see the hurdles in fitting cameras and other hardware. For example, the selfie camera on the main display is on the center of the right side of the phone. It obviously can’t be in the middle because of the crease, and it seems it won’t be on the right as was on the previous fold because of the larger camera module being hinted. So yes, symmetry might not be the folds strong hold, but then again, there are so many usage scenarios for this phone that making it thin and usable is the challenge. He didn’t exactly show the outside but on another picture it does show us the schematics showing the camera hump that looks pretty much like the one on the S20+ and the outer display which is significantly larger and, this one does have the punch hole in the middle. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/pocketnowsub http://pocketnow.com Follow us: http://flipboard.com/@Pocketnow http://facebook.com/pocketnow http://twitter.com/pocketnow http://google.com/+pocketnow

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This might be our first glimpse of the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2, and it looks weird

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So far, we have seen multiple concept renders of the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2, and some of its rumored specifications have surfaced online as well. Now, prolific leakster Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) has shared alleged renders of the Galaxy Fold 2, and the selfie camera placement on the inner display has got us really worried.

As you can see in the images, the selfie camera is neither in the corner, nor does it sit in the middle in accordance with Samsung’s Infinity-O design philosophy. Instead, it is placed in a weird 3/4th ratio alongside the top edge, and it looks unlike anything we’ve seen on a smartphone before, and not in a good way especially for the Galaxy Fold 2.

Image: Twitter / @UniverseIce

As far as leaked specs, go the upcoming Samsung foldable phone might feature a 7.7-inch inner display with a 2213×1689 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, while the cover display will use a 6.23-inch 60Hz panel with a 2267 x 819 pixels resolution. It might come with a bundled S Pen as well. The triple rear camera setup will reportedly include 64MP, 16MP, and 12MP sensors, with OIS on the primary and telephoto camera.

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Pocketnow Daily: Wait, Apple has Another iPhone 12 Problem? (video)

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Razer Blade 15, smartphones and Apple Watch Series 5 are on sale today

Deals. Let’s start off with the Google Pixel 4 which is currently $100 off, leaving the 64GB variant for $699. The Pixel 3a is also $64 off, leaving the 64GB variant for $350. The Razer Blade 15 is getting a $300 discount which leaves the Intel Core i7, 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage variant for $2099. Finally, the Apple Watch Series 5 is $100 off as well, leaving the40mm GPS only variant for $299. We have more deals on Motorola phones, TCL TVs and more in the links in the description.
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LG Velvet arrives in Europe this month, US availability to follow soon

It’s been a while since we’ve talked about my favorite phone, the LG Velvet. Wait what? Well if you remember, the phone was originally just launched in Korea but now it’s finally expanding. LG just announced in a press release that the Velvet will be making it’s way to European markets like Germany, Italy, Spain, Hungary and Poland starting this month. And for those of you on the other side of the pond, it’ll be available in North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East in the weeks that follow. We’ll keep you posted once it comes out because I can’t wait to review it.

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 690 SoC brings 5G to affordable smartphones

Qualcomm just announced a new SoC as part of their 6 Series. The new Snapdragon 690 basically brings 5G to affordable smartphones. It’s aimed at the $300-$500 segment and brings support for features like 120Hz displays, HDR10 and HDR10+ playback. It also offers 4K capture, it brings a new image signal processors which allows phones to capture shots of up to 192MP and slo-mo video will be capped at 240fps at 720p. Brands like LG, HMD, Motorola and TCL have announced that they’ll be using the new 690, you can check out the specifics in the links in the description.

Here’s the first real-life image of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch 3

The Galaxy Watch 3 is probably one of Samsung’s most leaked products. Yesterday we got a full blown list of specs and now we get images of the watch and well, let’s just say it look familiar. Not that I have anything to complain about with the original design of the Galaxy Watch, but let’s just say this is a very similar twin.. These images come from a South Korean NRAA listing and they show the certification information which includes the model number, certification date and of course, both of the watch variants. These are expected to come in 41 and 45mm variants, bring 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage and bring an IP68 certification. According to the leaks we should get these earlier, some time during July along with the leaked Galaxy Buds Live.

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 rumors give us two batteries under the hood

We may have to wait a bit longer to get the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2

Speaking of Samsung, we have some new leaks about the upcoming Galaxy Fold. First off, we know we’re getting an upgrade in looks, but today we get more information on specs. According to a new leak from Twitter, the Fold 2 will bring 2 batteries. This dual battery system will consist of a 2090 mAh and 2275 mAh batteries which add up to 4365 mAh which is less then what we got with the original Fold but according to the tipster, we should expect better battery life thanks to a more power efficient chipset. On another report, it looks like this phone might be very limited once it comes out. According to them, the Fold 2’s software hasn’t reached the first version of its bootloader yet, which means it’s far from being finalized. Another source also claims that there will barely be any production in July and it will most likely start in August, meaning that it will hit stores in late August or September, and it will be very limited. This may be because of supply constraints for the UTG but we’re still expecting the Fold to launch at Unpacked and with a cheaper price tag.

Story of the day:

We may get 120Hz refresh rates in the iPhone 12 Pro

And finally the hottest news today have to do once again with the iPhone 12, and more of what we’re gonna get in the package, and how much it’ll cost you. Yeah you might not like that. Starting off with spec updates DSSC’s Ross Young just tweeted out a new picture with a list of 2020 phones that will bring 120Hz displays. On the list we can see some phones that are already out, like the OnePlus 8 Pro, OPPO Find X2, ASUS ROG Phone 2 but, we also see upcoming phones like the Mate 40 and the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max. Now, if you go by this list it may seem like the regular iPhones will bring a 60Hz display which is still a possibility but other sources have said that we may be getting 90Hz displays. On another note, supply chain sources say that we may be getting thinner iPhones this year but, that won’t sacrifice battery life as Apple is planning to use their multi-layer stacked mother board which gives more space for the batteries. Then we have another image popping up on Reddit which claims the regular 12s will bring a 60Hz display and the BOE name has been scratched from the display listing for those of you that were worried. It also brings a list of other specs which we’ve covered already, along with the notch that’s 33% smaller.. Now the part where things get tricky is when we talk price. Seems that the regular iPhone 12 might start at $700 instead of $649, while the 12 Max will start at $800. So yeah, it seems the iPhone 11 successor, which is that 12 max is getting more expensive. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/pocketnowsub http://pocketnow.com Follow us: http://flipboard.com/@Pocketnow http://facebook.com/pocketnow http://twitter.com/pocketnow http://google.com/+pocketnow

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We may have to wait a bit longer to get the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2

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We get new rumors that mention a possible delay in the availability of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Fold 2. New information suggests that we will see this device launch alongside the Galaxy Note 20 series and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G during the next Galaxy Unpacked event. However, we may have to wait a bit longer to buy Samsung’s new foldable device.

Samsung’s new Unpacked event may take place on August 5. Said event would introduce Samsung’s latest flagships to the world. It is believed that the upcoming Note 20 series may start selling just after they become official, but it seems that the Fold 2’s software isn’t ready to be launched. New rumors suggest the software development process hasn’t reached the first version of the device’s bootloader. Further, rumors also say that the production of the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 may start in August, meaning that the device may be available late in August or September, with very limited numbers.

Source GSM Arena

Via MS Power User

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We have leaked specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2

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We are getting more and more information about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Fold 2. It is believed that this device may launch on the same day as the new Galaxy Note 20 series and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. Unfortunately, it won’t arrive with stylus support. Now, we get more details about its specs and features that are quite interesting.

According to a new report from South Korea, the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 will support 120Hz refresh rates. It would also feature a 7.7-inch display with a 2213×1689 resolution and an 11.8:9 aspect ratio inside. The phone’s outer cover would go from 6.23 to 4.6-inches when compared to its predecessor. According to this report, both the Galaxy Fold 2 and the Note 20 series will be available on August 20.

Source SamMobile

Via ETNews

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Pocketnow Daily: Apple to CHANGE the Mac COMPLETELY at WWDC? (video)

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Apple’s 12.9-inch iPad Pro, Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 and more on sale today

Deals. Amazon currently has the 2018 12.9in Wi-Fi only iPad Pro for $220 off, leaving the 256GB Space Gray variant for $929 shipped. If you want a Samsung Galaxy Tab S6, it is currently $130 off at B&H, leaving that at $599. The Google Pixel 3a is $60 off, leaving it at $340 for the 64GB variant, the 3a XL is also $55 off, leaving it at $424 shipped. Finally, the Samsung Galaxy A51 is $45 off, leaving it at $285 shipped. We have more deals on Razer headsets and more in the links in the description.

HTC Desire 20 Pro gets a launch date, goes official on June 16

Now for those of you that took that took the resurgence of HTC seriously, well, they’re back, but over promising and under delivering. They said we’d get the company that was famous for flagships back again, but nope. Recently the HTC Desire 20 Pro was spotted on Google Play Support, Bluetooth SIG and Wi-Fi Alliance but now HTC just made it official. The company just put out a teaser banner which says, Save the Date for June 16. Some of the leaked specs include the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 6GB of RAM, a 6.5in LCD Display, running Android 10 out of the box. The teaser is pretty dark but if you look closely it shows a punch hole display and a pretty long camera array. Oh well, let’s hope this isn’t the only device as I feel the need to remind HTC what the original HTC Desire was.

Samsung’s app confirms Galaxy Watch 3 name, upcoming bean-shaped earbuds

And I do read the comments, you wanna know what watch I’m wearing. It’s the Galaxy Watch Active 2, and yes it’s hot. Yesterday we covered how the Galaxy Watch 3 went through NTBC certification. Now, XDA found the Watch on the Samsung Wearable App’s code. They also recovered an image which confirms that it will be called Galaxy Watch 3 after all. However, that wasn’t all they found. The app also revealed a bean-shaped earbud which could be the Galaxy Buds X which we covered some time ago. However, we don’t have an official name for those but we do hope to get them at the Unpacked Event along with the Watch and the other products we mentioned yesterday.

It seems that the iPhone 12 production may begin next month

Now, we’ve been covering delays all week regarding the next iPhones for obvious reasons, and we did hear that certain models would begin manufacturing early, but not it seems it won’t be just a few. According to a new DigiTimes report, Apple will be completing their second phase of Engineering Validation and Testing for the upcoming iPhones at the end of June, allowing for production to begin in July. The wording of the report makes it seem like all of the phones will enter production and might launch at the same time but, analysts like Ming Chi Kuo have claimed that the higher-end models will be delayed due to the antenna-in-package design changes to support mmWave 5G. We might still get an announcement in September but will mostly likely get the Pro models until later in Q4.

It seems that the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 won’t come with an S Pen

Speaking of the Samsung Event, we’re also expecting a Galaxy Fold successor and we were hoping that it would bring S Pen capabilities but, it looks like we’re out of luck. According to a new report from South Korea, Samsung will omit the S Pen due to durability issues on the folding screen. You see, the Note 10 display’s thickness which allows for the S Pen is of 0.4mm while the UTG we’re expecting on the Fold 2 is of 0.3mm, meaning it’s not durable enough for the S Pen. On the positive side, the report claims that the Fold 2 will pack a 120Hz display with a higher resolution. Apparently they will also launch a 256GB variant to bring the price down.

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Apple might launch an iMac refresh with thin bezels and T2 security chip at WWDC

Apple to officially announce switch from Intel to ARM chips for Mac hardware in June

Apple will apparently be making some big changes this year at WWDC. According to a new Bloomberg report, Apple will be announcing the fact that they’ll move on from Intel chips to have ARM-based Macs. The initiative is apparently codenamed Kalamata, it will be announced at WWDC but, the transition will happen until next year, to allow developers to prepare for the change. Apple reportedly made the decision after noticing a slower performance gain with Intel’s latest processors, and tests have shown that these custom ARM chips offer higher performance. These chips will be based on the A14 chip that will come with the iPhone 12 and will be built on a more efficient, 5nm process. Apple is working on three custom processors, most likely based on performance tier. They will come along with a GPU and a Neural Engine for Machine Learning. We also have a new leak from Twitter that claims that Apple will be launching a new redesigned iMac. It will have an iPad Pro-like design language with Pro Display bezels, a T2 chip, an AMD Navi GPU and more fusion drive. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/pocketnowsub http://pocketnow.com Follow us: http://flipboard.com/@Pocketnow http://facebook.com/pocketnow http://twitter.com/pocketnow http://google.com/+pocketnow

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Pocketnow Daily: Samsung Going ALL OUT on the Note 20 Unpacked? (video)

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Deals. For those of you looking for laptops, Amazon currently has the latest 16-inch MacBook Pro with a $300 discount, leaving the Intel Core i7, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage variant for $2099 shipped. B&H is also matching this deal. Amazon also has the latest MacBook Air for $100 off, leaving it at $899 shipped for the 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD variant. The Bose 700 Wireless headphone are also $100 off, leaving them at $299 shipped for the white color variant. We have more deals on Mac Minis, SD cards and more in the links in the description.
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Sony’s PlayStation 5 game reveal event is happening on June 11

Sony recently decided to postpone their PS5 Game Event for good cause given all the unrest and the protests happening in the US right now. Well, if you were waiting for it, the company just announced a new date for the event. It’ll be happening on June 11 at 1:00 PM PDT. You’ll be able to tune in to it on PlayStation’s YouTube and Twitch channels. As a little surprise, Sony says that the online pre-taped program will be broadcasted at 1080p resolution at 30fps, it’ll run for a little more than an hour and it will be available to everybody. Be sure to prepare popcorn cause we doubt it’ll be short.

Samsung and Corning are working together to develop UTG glass for foldable phones

Samsung introduced their Ultra Thin Glass for foldables this year with the Galaxy Z Flip and we’re expecting to see it on the upcoming Fold. The current material is produced by a Korean manufacturer called Dowoo Insys but Samsung apparently wants to step it up. The company is now partnering with Corning to bring costs down and to have better materials. Corning has apparently been working on foldable glass since 2019 and we could see Samsung phones with this new UTG as soon as 2021.

Apple could let you take long distance group selfies in the future

It looks like Apple is looking to take social distancing to a whole new level. A new patent shows that the company is working on a way to take a group selfie, without all of the people in the picture being present. It would send an invitation to you, and all of the participants would take a separate picture, and software would create a synthetic group picture. The funny part is that Apple filed this patent back in 2018 and it was just granted back to them, probably due to the pandemic. This feature would not only work with still selfies, it would also allow live streaming images and stored video images.

OnePlus Z key specs leaked, could be priced at Rs 24,990 ($330)

We’ve been talking about the OnePlus Z for a while now and that alleged July launch date is getting closer. Now, some users on a forum claim that they were asked to take a survey, asking them if they would be willing to buy a OnePlus smartphone with certain specifications. According to the survey, this phone would bring a 6.55in Super AMOLED display at 90Hz, an on-display fingerprint sensor, a Snapdragon 765, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It would also bring a 4300 mAh battery with 30W fast charging and a triple camera that consists of a 64MP + 16MP + 2MP array. All of that for a $330 price tag for India. There’s no launch date yet but, the company is having a OnePlus TV event in July 2 for India, and we could get a launch there.

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The Samsung Galaxy Watch3 gets NBTC certification

Samsung planning August 5 online launch for Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Fold 2: Reports

As we’re getting close to August, we get more and more leaks for Samsung’s Event. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch which will apparently be called Galaxy Watch 3 just got a new certification on Thailand’s NTBC. The listing reveals that it’ll be available in 41mm and 45mm variants, both of them supporting LTE connectivity. Samsung also briefly opened up some support pages on their Korean website which were quickly taken down, hinting to the launch. Some of the other listings also show that the device will bring Gorilla Glass XD, 5ATM water resistance and an extra certification for durability. On another note, according to a new report, talks are underway to finalize an online event on August 5th for the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20+. On a previous report, Ice Universe mentioned the same date on a Weibo post after he revealed the list of devices we’re expecting for this event. The devices include the Note Line-up, the Galaxy Fold 2, and the 5G variant of the Galaxy Z Flip. We should also expect the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ and the Galaxy Watch 2 which might actually be called Galaxy Watch 3 according to the certifications. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/pocketnowsub http://pocketnow.com Follow us: http://flipboard.com/@Pocketnow http://facebook.com/pocketnow http://twitter.com/pocketnow http://google.com/+pocketnow

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Samsung planning August 5 online launch for Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy Fold 2: Reports

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is still a few months away from its official debut going by the company’s typical launch cycle, but it appears that the ongoing pandemic won’t derail its arrival or even delay it. As per a fresh leak that cites Samsung sources, the company is planning to hold an online Galaxy Unpacked event on August 5.

Donga reports that talks are currently underway to finalize August 5 for an online event where the Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20+ will debut. Reputed leaker IceUniverse also mentioned the same date in a recent Weibo post and revealed a huge lineup of devices that will break cover at event.

Aside from the Galaxy Note 20 series, the August 5 Galaxy Unpacked event will also witness the launch of Galaxy Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G foldable phones. Plus, the company is also claimed to reveal the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ flagship Android tablets, and the Galaxy Watch 2 smartwatch that might bring back the physical rotating bezel.

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Pocketnow Daily: iPhone 12 Date: Better Late than NEVER? (video)

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Today’s deals include powerful gaming computers, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and more

Deals. The Razer Blade 15 is currently $470 off, meaning you can get the 8th gen Intel Core i7, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage variant for $2130. B&H also has the 12.9in 2018 iPad Pro for $250 off, leaving the Wi-Fi only, 256GB of storage variant for $899. The Sony Xperia 1 is also $152 off, leaving that at $798 for the 128GB of storage configuration. We also have more deals on Acer Predator PCs, Samsung QLED TVs, Soundbars and more in the links in the description.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Samsung Money by Sofi will come to the US later this summer

Samsung just launched a new mobile money management system which pretty much competes with the Apple Card. It’s called Samsung Money by SoFi but unlike the Apple Card, it isn’t really a credit card. It’s actually more of a bank account or credit union where you get a MasterCard debit card that doesn’t show any of your information and it works with the Samsung Pay app. Your Samsung Money account will be FDIC insured for $1.5M and users benefit from Samsung’s “defense-grade” security from Samsung Knox. It’ll be available later this summer exclusively for US customers who own a Galaxy smartphone, Samsung promises a secure experience with no account fees.

The iPhone 11 is now the most popular smartphone in the world

We got some quarter results from Omdia and it just confirms that Apple made a big dent on the market with the iPhone 11. Last year the iPhone XR was the number 1 smartphone for Q1 with 13.6M units shipped, but this year the iPhone 11 surpassed it with 19.5M units, despite the pandemic. The phone that follows is the Samsung Galaxy A51 which sold 6.8M units and the iPhone XR is still in the top 5 with 4.7M units. Omdia still anticipates however, that smartphone sales will be down for the rest of the year due to the pandemic so numbers might change for Q2.

Google reveals Android 11 Beta Launch Show schedule on June 3. Here’s how to watch

Google is finally releasing the first Public Beta of Android 11 on June 3rd during their Beta Launch Show. If you want, you’ll be able to attend via YouTube through the Android Developers channel. The event will focus on the different announcements related to all the new features coming with Android 11, as well as Q&As with Google experts and more. We were also expecting to hear something about the Pixel 4a but with the recent delays that apparently won’t be the case. You can check for the events details in the links in our description. It’s not clear which devices will support the public beta on day one, but if you’re not using a Pixel, yeah that’s gonna be a tough one.

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 could be launched in August, as it reportedly enters mass production

There’s been several rumors that we’ll finally be getting the Galaxy Fold’s successor with the Note 20 this year. Now we got a new report from a South Korean publication that claims that the Fold 2 has just entered mass production. This means we could start getting some official details as early as June. According to the Insiders, the Fold 2 will bring Samsung’s Ultra Thin Glass and it will cost less, despite upgrading to a 120Hz display. Recently we got some patents from Samsung which described how Samsung plans to make Foldables water resistant but it’s not clear if the Fold 2 will bring this feature. The company is expecting to sell 2.5-3M units this year, surpassing the original Fold.

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We may have to wait until November for the iPhone 12 series

It looks like we will have to wait for the iPhone 12 line-up after all this year. According to a new report, this year’s iPhones might be launched until November due to the pandemic. The report also predicts that Apple has 35M units in production for Q2 of 2020 which is 13% lower than what they had last year, but giving the time, we’re not sure if they’re talking about iPhone 12 production, which would be kind of early, or iPhone 11 production which is likely to take a dip. Regardless, we’re expecting 4 different iPhones, all 4 with OLED displays, 5G connectivity, a smaller notch and a boxier design which is reminiscent of the iPhone 4. We’re also hearing of different spec bumps like up to 6GB of RAM in the Pro models and the base storage at 128GB.

 

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Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 could be launched in August, as it reportedly enters mass production

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We may see the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 launch in the same Unpacked event as the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series. According to a South Korean publication, Samsung has begun to mass-produce the Galaxy Fold 2. This may give Samsung enough time to release this new foldable in August.

It seems that the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t going to affect the launch of Samsung’s new flagship devices for the second half of 2020. We had received information directly from Samsung that placed the arrival of these devices in the second half of the year, but they didn’t specify a date. Now, it seems that the next Unpacked event won’t suffer delays, like other companies.

The new Samsung Galaxy Fold is supposed to arrive with a lower price tag, a better display that could reach 120Hz refresh rates. Unfortunately, don’t expect a waterproof Fold 2, but we at least we know that Samsung is working on waterproofing it Samsung’s foldable devices, or a least that’s what these patents make us believe. Samsung is also expected to ship between 2.5 and 3 million Galaxy Fold 2 units this year, or that’s what the market forecasts suggest.


“Accordingly, an aspect of the disclosure is to provide an electronic device including a waterproof structure for protecting one or more parts disposed in the interior and on the exterior of the electronic device, by providing the waterproof structure of the electronic device that employs a hinge structure of a foldable electronic device.”

Source GSM Arena

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Pocketnow Daily: Google Pixel 5 Specs: Oh boy… (video)

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Several Apple products, gaming monitors and more, on sale today

Deals. Come on, we know you missed the Apple deals so we have some new ones for you. The latest 16in MacBook Pro is currently $300 off at B&H, leaving the 2.7GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage variant for $2099. The latest MacBook Air is also $100 off, leaving the 512GB of storage variant for $1200. For those of you gamers, the Razer Jungle Cat controller is also $15 off, leaving it at $85 shipped. We have deals on more Apple products, BenQ monitors and more in the links in the description.

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iOS 13.5 brings Exposure Notification API, faster unlock experience while wearing a mask

Apple just started rolling out iOS 13.5 which brings some changes directly related to the pandemic. For starters, it brings the new notification exposure API they built with Google which is the foundation on which contact tracing apps will be developed. Other key features include Face ID now detecting that you’re wearing a mask and immediately asks for your password instead of it taking forever to realize, it also works with Apple Pay and other apps. We have the full list of changes in the description.

OnePlus might not launch another McLaren Edition phone in the future

Remember the phone with the coolest name ever? Yes, we’re talking about the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren Edition. It seems we won’t have another one to mock as, OnePlus is no longer listed in the official McLaren partners page. None of the companies has made a statement yet but it seems that their partnership has come to an end, meaning that we won’t see any McLaren branded phone from OnePlus soon. It could be a mistake or part of a strategy but, the logo still isn’t back on the site. We’ll keep you posted in case we have official statements. Let’s hope that if they do decide to work together again, the name becomes a bit less ridiculous.

We have new details about the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 launch event

Now as for some sad possible updates from the pandemic, well, Samsung usually hosts two major Unpacked Events each year for their flagship releases but. I’m actually shocked we still got the February Unpacked. Thing is, for obvious reasons this year will be different. According to a report from South Korea, Samsung has already taken their decision and this will be the first time ever that the company is releasing a flagship online. We get tons of silent releases online from Samsung but they will obviously have some sort of event for the Note’s Unpacked. The event is still slated for August but we don’t have any specific dates yet. Some other products we might get at this event include obviously the Galaxy Note 20, the Galaxy Fold 2 and some wearables.

Samsung Galaxy S21 could arrive with Chinese OLED displays

A couple of weeks ago we reported that Samsung could be ditching Samsung Display for the Galaxy S21 but, not entirely. According to some industry insiders, after a month of preliminary negotiations, Samsung just sent an official request for quotation to BOE which hints to the deal happening and also the fact that they are already working on the S21. Now, it isn’t clear if we’ll be getting a Galaxy S21 Ultra but, that one wouldn’t be using a BOE display because these orders are for 90Hz displays. They have also sent a quotation request to Samsung Display for 60Hz and 120Hz displays so, they aren’t leaving them completely. According to other insiders, Samsung is trying to get Samsung Display to lower the price on the panels and the threat of having BOE replace them might work.

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More rumors say that the Google Pixel 5 will have a mid-range processor

And finally, let’s call this the most interesting news today. I mean, Pixels have taken the spotlight for weeks now, though I wish they would sell as much as people care about the news. Thing is we’ve been getting several rumors that the Google Pixel 5 might not be a flagship. Yesterday we covered the fact that a Google survey showed that this phone might cost as low as $699. Now, XDA has found some new evidence in the Android 11 Developer Preview that hint to the Pixel 5 bringing the Snapdragon 765G processor. It isn’t clear if it will be the 765G or the new 768G but it is compatible to what they found in the new Google Camera APK for upcoming Pixel phones. The price tag also hints that this phone might not bring a Snapdragon 865 after all.

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