Samsung has expanded its audio gear line up in India with the launch of Level In ANC in-ear earphones featuring active noise cancellation and two-way speaker. It is priced at Rs. 3,799, making it one of the most affordable earphone to come with active noise cancellation. According to Samsung, the active noise cancellation level in Level In ANC is up to 90 percent effective, and is capable of reducing outside sounds by up to 20 dB, resulting in crystal clear sound. The earphones uses two mics to pick up external noises around you, analyzes them and creates inverted sound waves to cancel those noises, thus reducing the noise going into your ears. It also comes with 'Talk in mode' function which allows users to be aware of ambient sounds. It sports metal finish, and includes a in-wire remote control that lets you answer calls, adjust the volume, pause/play and skip tracks easily. On a single charge, the earphone promises up to 10 hours of battery life. The Samsung Level IN ANC earphone comes in black and white colors, and is available from retail stores across the country.
Samsung is expected to announce its latest budget smartphone, the Galaxy J2 (2018) soon. However, ahead of the official announcement, the phone has been listed online by a retailer in Russia revealing the specs and pricing. As per the listing, the Galaxy J2 (2018) will be reportedly carry a price tag of 7990 Rubles ($138 | Rs. 9,000) and come in Gold and Black color. The listing also reveals the specs, but we already had an idea what specs to expect, thanks to various leaks. Check out the Galaxy J2 (2018) specs below:
5-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) Super AMOLED display
1.4GHz quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor with Adreno 308 GPU
1.5GB RAM
16GB internal storage
8MP rear camera with LED flash
5MP front camera with LED flash
Android 7.1 Nougat
Connectivity: dual-SIM slots, microSD card slot 4G VoLTE, WiFi, Bluetooth
2600mAh battery
Apart from Russia, the Galaxy J2 (2018) is expected to release in India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Egypt and several other markets. An official announcement from Samsung can be expected soon. Via
Samsung's upcoming budget smartphone, the Galaxy J2 (2018)'s press renders and specifications have leaked online courtesy of reliable tipster Roland Quandt. Speaking of the design first, the Galaxy J2 (2018) will have plastic back panel that's removable. At the back the primary camera and LED flash unit sits inside a pill shaped module, while the speaker is placed next to it. On the front the phone has the usual home button placed below the screen and is flanked by capacitive navigation keys. The front camera has a dedicated flash unit as well. Coming to the specs, the Galaxy J2 2018 is said to come with 5-inch qHD (540 x 960 pixels) Super AMOLED display, Snapdragon 425 quad-core processor, 1.5GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 8MP rear camera, 5MP front shooter and 2600mAh battery. It will run Android 7.1.1 Nougat, and support 4G LTE, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, and have dedicated slots for dual-SIM and microSD card. According to Roland, Russia will be among the first market to gett the Galaxy J2 (2018) and will carry a price tag of 8000 Rubles ($136 | Rs. 9,000). It will come in Gold and Black hues, and will release in other markets including India.
Samsung launched the Galaxy J7 Nxt in India back in July this year for Rs. 11,490. It came with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, and is currently selling for Rs. 10,490. However, now the South Korean tech giant has quietly released a new variant of Galaxy J7 Nxt featuring 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. According to Mumbai-based retailer Mahesh Telecom, the 3GB/32GB Galaxy J7 Nxt will cost Rs. 12,990. In addition the new model is also listed on Samsung India website. Apart from the increased RAM and storage, the other specification remain the same. As a reminder the Galaxy J7 Nxt features 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED display, 1.6GHz octa-core Exynos 7870 mobile processor, 13MP f/1.7 rear camera, 5MP front facing camera and 3000mAh battery. Both front and rear camera has dedicated LED flash unit. It runs Android Nougat, and will likely be upgraded to Oreo in the near future. The phone supports 4G VoLTE, microSD card slot and dual-SIM slots. It also supports Samsung Pay Mini, which allows users to pay using QR codes, UPI and mobile wallets. Color options are Black and Gold.
Samsung India has rolled out a major update to the Samsung Pay app, which will enable users to pay monthly utility bills within the app itself. The addition comes soon after Google added bill payments feature (coming soon) to its Tez app. Samsung Pay now supports payment of mobile postpaid, electricity, DTH and utility bills. In the updated Samsung Pay app now you'll see a new 'Pay Bills' option on the home screen. Then you have to add various service providers. The mobile postpaid companies supported include Airtel, BSNL, Idea, Tata Docomo and Vodafone. DTH subscribers can pay bill for operators including Airtel Digital TV, Sun Direct, Tata Sky and Dish TV. In case of electricity bills Samsung Pay supports BEST Mumbai, BSES, Maharashtra State Electricty Distribution, Tata Power, Reliance Energy and Noida Power. For broadband bills, Samsung Pay is supported by ACT Fibernet, BSNL, Connect and MTNL Delhi Broadband, while landline payments include BSNL, Airtel and MTNL. Once you have added the services, the app will alert you when the respective bill is generated. The bill payment is highlighted on the Pay Bills page along with due date. You can even add reminders for the bills whether it is daily, weekly or monthly. In addition, Samsung Pay will now let you save bank account of your friends and family in UPI, to make it easier to transfer money. Lastly, the update also brings the option to add money to mobile wallet services like Paytm, Mobiwik and more from saved credit and debit cards. The update carrying the new features weighs in at 80MB in size. To get it, open the Samsung Pay app, tap on the three dots on the top right, then Settings >> About Samsung Pay >> Update. Currently Samsung Pay is supported only on select Samsung's Galaxy A, Galaxy S and Galaxy Note models.
The Samsung Galaxy S9's bigger sibling, the Galaxy S9+ has been spotted on the database of Geekbench, confirming some of the previous rumored specs. The Galaxy S9+ carries the model number G965U1, and as per the benchmarks will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 processor, 6GB RAM and ship with Android Oreo. The device gets a score of 2422 and 8351 in single-core and multi-core test, which is 27 and 31 percent (respectively) higher than Snapdragon 835. This means Snapdragon 845 is going to be a powerful chip for a high-end Android device. However, these scores do not beat iPhone X's Apple A11 Bionic chip. The Galaxy S9+ will also get a variant powered by Samsung's in-house Exynos chip as well. Previous leaks have suggested that Galaxy S9+ will have 6.2-inch Super AMOLEd Infinity dislay and dual-rear camera. The smaller Galaxy S9 is said to have 5.7-inch display, 4GB RAM and single camera. According to the latest reports, the Galaxy S9/S9+ will be unveiled at MWC 2018 in February, and hit the stores in March. Via
Samsung has released Android Oreo beta 4 for the Galaxy S8 and S8+. To recap, Samsung started beta testing Oreo for both devices, in the beginning of last month, and since then has pushed two more beta builds till date. This is the fourth. The fourth Oreo beta for Galaxy S8/S8+ arrives with the build number ZQL8 and weighs at 850MB, which is larger than the previous two beta. It brings December Android security patches and improved Bluetooth stability. It also includes a slew of bug fixes, related to excessive battery consumption, phones freezing for more than five seconds, random vibrations, Sync errors with Samsung Cloud and pictures not appearing in the gallery. The fourth beta is currently rolling out to UK and US users. According to reports, the Galaxy S8/S8+ prompts users to wipe the data on their device after installing the update, so make sure you have backed up important data. In separate news, Samsung has expanded the Android Oreo beta program to more countries. As a reminder, the program kicked of in markets like South Korea, the U.S and UK in the first phase. In the second phase, the beta program is live in markets like India, China, Spain, France, Germany and Poland. And Samsung has already pushed the Oreo beta firmware to the Galaxy S8/S8+. Galaxy S8/S8+ users in India, China, Spain, France, Germany and Poland can register for the beta from the Samsung Members app. Once the registration process is complete, they can download the Oreo beta build by tapping on Download updates manually in the Settings » Software update menu. The Android 8.0 Oreo beta for Galaxy S8 weighs at 1.4GB download, so make sure you're connected to a WiFi network. As for the official Oreo release, it is expected to take place in late January 2018 or February 2018. Source 1 | 2 | 3
Samsung has finally announced its 2018 edition of Galaxy A line up: Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018). These bring Galaxy S8/S8+'s premium metal & glass design and Infinity display at budget, which means they have very slim bezels and a display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The latest Galaxy A phones share the same specs, but are differentiated by RAM, display and battery. Also they are Samsung's first offering to boast dual selfie camera. As for the specs, the Galaxy A8 (2018) feature 5.6-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2220) Super AMOLED display and is equipped with octa-crore Exynos 7885 processor further aided by Mali G71 GPU and 4GB RAM. It comes in two storage variants: 32GB and 64GB, and the storage is expandable via microSD card. It packs 3000mAh battery. The Galaxy A8+ (2018) on the other hand sports a bigger 6-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2200 pixels) Super AMOLED display, and is equipped with the same octa-core Exynos 7885 processor. It comes in two RAM/storage variants: 4GB/32GB and 6GB/64GB. The storage is expandable via microSD card. It is fueled by 3500mAh battery. For photography, the Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) ship with 16MP f/1.7 primary camera assisted by an LED flash. On the front there's 16MP+8MP dual camera with f/1.9 aperture. The selfie camera offers portrait shots and Live Focus feature, that lets you adjust the bokeh effect before or after you snap a selfie. The front camera also have dedicated LED flash. Both run Android 7.1.1 Nougat and support dual-SIMs, 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB Type-C. They also support MST and NFC for Samsung Pay, as well as fast charging. The phones boast IP68 water and dust resistance rating, and the fingerprint scanner is placed at the back. Coming to the pricing, the Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018) price start at 499 Euros ($588 | Rs. 38,000) and 599 Euros ($706 | Rs. 45,000) respectively in Europe. They come in Black, Orchid Grey, Gold and Blue hues, and will hit the market in January 2018.
Samsung is all set to foray into the smart speaker market to take on Apple, Google and Amazon. The South Korean tech giant chief DJ Koh has already confirmed this, but now some new details has surfaced. According to a report from Bloomberg Samsung is planning to introduce its first smart speaker in the first half of 2018. While Amazon and Google are working on adding new functionalities to their smart speaker, Samsung's main focus is on the audio quality and management of connected home appliances such as lights and locks. Samsung's smart speaker will be powered by Bixby digital assistant, and will be able to sync with Samsung devices such as TVs, smartphones and more, as well as act as an hub for SmartThings ecosystem. The report also mentions that the prototype of the Samsung smart speaker is currently in tests, and is in size between Amazon's new Echo Speaker and Apple's HomePod. Currently Samsung is working on improving the voice based web searched. It is expected to come in multiple colors, but the unit that is brings tested is in Matte Black color. It will also of lights on top for visual feedback. Interestingly the smart speaker is said to be priced at a competitive price of $200 (Rs. 13,000) in the U.S and is also expected to release in other markets as well.
We got the first unofficial look at the Galaxy S9 yesterday, and now we get to see its bigger sibling the Galaxy S9+. MySmartPrice in collaboration with @OnLeaks have shared CAD based renders and 360-degree video of the device. As seen in the images, the Galaxy S9+ will have the same design as Galaxy S9, but will be larger and have dual-cameras at the back. When compared to its predecessor, there won't be any difference, but a few tweaks. Similar to the Galaxy S8+, the Galaxy S9+ will have a full screen Infinity display with minimal bezels at each sides. However, the bezels will be 0.1mm slimmer than it predecessor. The source claims that the Galaxy S9+ will sport 6.1-inch display and the phone's dimension are 157.7 x 73.8 x 8.5mm, which makes it 1.8mm smaller, 0.4mm wider and 0.4mm thicker than Galaxy S8+. The rear side has the dual-camera setup with fingerprint scanner placed below it, making it easier to reach. On the Galaxy S8, the sensor was placed next to the camera, and many users were not happy with this.
Speaking of other features, the top chin of the front panel houses selfie camera and a bunch of sensors. The secondary microphone and the SIM card/microSD card slot are at the top, the power button is at the right side, while the volume rocker and Bixby button are at the left. At the bottom, there's USB Type-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, loudspeaker and primary microphone. The Galaxy S9+ will share the same specs sheet as Galaxy S9, but come with 6GB RAM, a bigger battery and dual-camera. It will be powered by Exynos 9810 and Snapdragon 845 processor depending on the market, and ship with Android Oreo.
After the success of Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note8, all eyes are now on Samsung's next flagship Galaxy S9. It is expected to break cover in February or March next year. Even though the launch is three months away, the details of Galaxy S9 is no stranger to us. We have already come across leaked render, while Evan Blass revealed the possible specs. Now 91Mobiles in collaboration with @OnLeaks has shared CAD-based render and 360-degree video of the Galaxy S9. There is nothing new revealed in the renders, as it is in line with the previously leaked image, but we get to see the device in all angles and know the footprint. The source says that the Galaxy S9 will flaunt the same design as its predecessor (bezel-less), but the bezels will be 0.1mm slimmer than before. It will reportedly sport 5.65-inch display and the dimensions are 147.6 x 68.7 x 8.4mm. However, rumors has it that Galaxy S9 will have 5.8-inch display. So we'll have to wait for few more leaks for the exact display size to be revealed.
Nothing much as changed in the front side. However, the back panel has received some tweaks. The fingerprint scanner has been moved under the camera unit, while the heart rate sensor is on the right side of the camera module. The USB Type-C port, speaker, volume rocker, power and Bixby button follow the same placement as Galaxy S8. Thankfully, 3.5mm audio jack is still present. Do note the render shows a single camera at the back, so the device shown in the image is Galaxy S9. The Galaxy S9+ is said to come with dual-cameras. According to earlier reports, the Galaxy S9 will be powered by Snapdragon 845 or Exynos 9 series 9810 chips depending on the region. It is said to come with 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, microSD card slot, 3.5mm audio jack and AKG-powered stereo speakers. The bigger Galaxy S9+ is rumored to feature 6.2-inch display, 6GB RAM and dual-cameras.
Samsung has introduced 2018 models of Notebook 9 series and Note 9 Pen laptops featuring 8th-gen Intel Core processor. These will be showcased at CES 2018, Las Vegas. The Notebook 9 (2018) series include 13-inch and 15-inch laptops boasting thin bezels, and includes 360-degree hinge to offer tablet mode. It is also lightweight at 995g. Both models comes with fingerprint scanner and 75Wh battery. The bigger 15-inch model comes with NVIDIA GeForce MX150 GDDR5 2GB graphic card. The Notebook 9 (2018) Pen offers the same configuration as Notebook 9 (2018) series, but has 39Wh battery. It also comes with S Pen that can recognize 4096 levels of pressure with a fine 0.7mm tip. When the S-Pen is ejected, the laptop launches S Pen shortcuts, Samsung Notes and Autodesk Sketch book allowing users to take notes or draw immediately. Samsung said the Notebook 9 (2018) and Notebook 8 Pen will be available in select countries starting with home market Korea this month, followed by US in the first quarter of 2018. You can check out the specs of each model below. Samsung Notebook 9 (2018) 13 13-inch Full HD RealView display Up to 8th-gen Core i7 processor Up to 16GB RAM Up to 1TB PCIe SSD 75Wh battery Backlit keyboard 720p camera IR front-facing camera for facial recognition login through Windows Hello Fingerprint scanner 2 x USB 3.0 ports USB Type-C HDMI 3.0 Samsung Notebook 9 (2018) 15 15-inch Full HD RealView display Up to 8th-gen Core i7 processor NVIDIA GeForce MX150 (select models) Up to 16GB RAM Up to 1TB PCIe SSD 75Wh battery Backlit keyboard 720p camera IR front-facing camera for facial recognition login through Windows Hello Fingerprint scanner USB Type-C (or Thunderbolt 3) 2 x USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports HDMI Samsung Notebook 9 Pen (2018) 13 13-inch Full HD display Up to 8th-gen Core i7 processor Up to 16GB RAM Up to 512GB PCIe SSD 39Wh battery Backlit keyboard 720p camera IR front-facing camera for facial recognition login through Windows Hello Fingerprint scanner Integrated S-Pen stylus USB Type-C USB 3.0 HDMI
Before the grand unveiling of Galaxy S9/S9+, Samsung is expected to launch the 2018 edition of the mid-range Galaxy A and Galaxy J series phones. They have been part of several leaks for quite some time, but the latest leak is related to the Galaxy A (2018) models. Starting with the names of the Galaxy A8 (2018) models, the phones were earlier called Galaxy A5 (2018) and Galaxy A7 (2018). However, the phones were recently spotted on Bluetooth Special Interest Group’s (Bluetooth SIG) online database, and revealed that the Galaxy A5 (2018) and Galaxy A7 (2018) will launch as Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A8+ respectively. Having said that, in the latest leak, a hands-on video of the Galaxy A8+ has hit the interweb which originates from Bangladesh. The video reveals the design and complete specs sheet of the Galaxy A8+. The Galaxy A series is known to bring the premium design of the flagship Galaxy S to the budget segment. And this time nothing has changed. As seen in the video, the Galaxy A8+ flaunts the Infinity display, which debut on the Galaxy S8. This means the phone will have minimal bezels on the sides, and a large screen with 18:9 aspect ratio. However, the phone has undergone some design tweaks. The Galaxy A8+ will have dual front facing camera, instead of single camera found on Galaxy S8. Also the fingerprint scanner at the rear panel will be located below the camera sensor, instead of being right of the camera.
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design of the Galaxy A8 (2018) is likely to be same as Galaxy A8+, but
it is expected to come with a smaller display and slightly different specs sheet. For example smaller display, less
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Speaking about the specs, according to the source, the Galaxy A8+ (2018) will feature a large 6-inch Super AMOLED Infinity display with minimal bezels on the sides, and 2200 x 1080p resolution. It will be equipped with 2.2GHz Exynos 7885 octa-core processor, 6GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, microSD card card slot and 3500mAh battery. The dual-selfie camera unit on the front houses a 16MP and 8MP sensor, while the main camera at the rear is a single 16MP unit. It will run Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box, and also have features lie IP68 water and dust resistance, NFC, USB Type-C port, fingerprint scanner and fast charging.
Meanwhile, the manual of Galaxy A8+ (2018) was spotted on Samsung website, which confirms some of the above details and a few more. Since the phone has two cameras at the front, the camera app will come with Live Focus feature for selfie and also get live stickers. Bixby will also be part of the device, but it will not have dedicated button. Other details the manual confirm is the presence of Infinity display, on-screen navigation, LED notification light, support for Samsung pay over NFC and MST and USB Type-C on Galaxy A8+. You can find the complete manual at this (link) . Currently it is not known when Samsung plans to unveil the Galaxy A (2018) models. But going by earlier time frame, the phones are likely to debut later this month or at CES 2018 in January. Via 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Samsung's upcoming flagship the Galaxy S9 and S9+ were rumored to be showcased at CES 2018, Las Vegas in January. Samsung however has trashed this rumor, which means we won't get a sneak peek of the Galaxy S9 line on the first week of January. The South Korean tech giant in a statement to Korea Hearald has dismissed the speculation saying it is unlikely. Instead the company is expected to stick with the tradition, and introduce the Galaxy S9 around MWC in late February or March. For reference, the Galaxy S8/S8+ were launched at a special event in New York City on March 29, 2017. Another rumor that was buzzing round the internet was the Galaxy S9/S9+ will have in-display fingerprint scanner. But in the report, Samsung has dismissed the speculations saying it is unlikely. According to earlier reports the Galaxy S9/Galaxy S9+ will get minor upgrades over its predecessors. Both will flaunt the same design as Galaxy S8 line, but the rear panel will undergo incremental changes. While the fingerprint scanner on Galaxy S8 was placed on the right side of the fingerprint scanner, in the Galaxy S9, the sensor is said to be placed under the camera module. Usually Samsung's both flagships are differentiated by screen size and battery capacity. But with Galaxy S9 the differences extend to RAM and camera setup. Just like Galaxy S8/S8+, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will have 5.8-inch and 6.2-inch Super AMOLED Infinity display with slim bezels on the side. They will be powered by Snapdragon 845 and Exynos 9 series 9810 chips depending on the region. However, the Galaxy S9 will have 4GB RAM and single camera at the back, whereas the Galaxy S9+ will ship with 6GB RAM and dual-cameras. Both models will come with 64GB internal storage, microSD card slot, 3.5mm audio jack and AKG-powered stereo speakers. Via
Samsung India has teamed up with Paytm to offer a cashback of up to Rs. 8,000 on a range of Galaxy smartphone. The cashback offer is available on smartphone purchased from Samsung's offline mobile stores across the country. The cashback offer is eligible for Galaxy Note8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S8, Galaxy C9 Pro, Galaxy C7 Pro and Galaxy J5 Prime. To avail the cashback, you can visit a Samsung outlet and choose the smartphone of your choice form the aforementioned eligible devices. The payment for the device has to be made via your Paytm digital wallet by scanning the Paytm Mall QR code. After scanning the QR code, and making the purchase, you'll receive an instant cashback of up to Rs. 8,000, which will be credited to your Paytm wallet. Do note that the cashback value will depend on the Galaxy smartphone you purchase. This offer is part of Samsung's Christmas Carnival sale which will kickstart on December 8 and run through December 15. Samsung has other offers as well that are listed below.
Gear Fit2 Pro and Gear Sport available on Samsung Shop (https://shop.samsung.com/in) at no-cost EMIs on leading credit cards
No-cost EMIs for multiple tenures from Bajaj Finserv on all products above Rs. 10,000
Exchange & assured buyback and Free 1-year accidental damage cover from Cashify when customers buy a new device on Samsung Shop during the period of sale by exchanging an existing device
Customers using LazyPay can start paying for their purchase up to 15 days later
10 percent SuperCash discount when you pay with MobiKwik
Home pickup and delivery with 100 percent cashless transaction
Taking mobile device storage solution to a new level, Samsung Electronics has announced that it has begun mass production of the industry's first 512GB eUFS (embedded Universal Flash Storage). The storage chip utilizes Samsung's 64-layer 512-gigabit (Gb) V-NAND chips to provide unparalleled storage capacity and outstanding performance for upcoming flagship smartphones and tablets. The 512GB eUFS consists of eight 64-layer 512Gb V-NAND chips and a controller chip,. which are stacked together. It also doubles the density of the previous 48-layer V-NAND-based 256GB eUFS in the same space as the 256GB package. For instance, the new 512GB eUFS enables a device to store approximately 130 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 px) video clips of 10 minute duration, compared to 13. For comparison, a 64GB chip can hold only 13 of the same-sized video clips. For reference, the Galaxy S8 and Note8 comes with 64GB internal storage. As for the performance, Samsung's 512Gb eUFS offers strong rear and write speeds. It has read speeds of up to 860MB/s and write speeds of 255MB/s. To transfer a 5GB Full HD video clip to an SSD, it will take about six seconds, which is over eight time faster than a typical microSD card. It also has a random read speed of 42,000 input/output operations per second (IOPS) and a write speed of 40,000 IOPS, which is over 400 times faster than a regular microSD card. With this, mobile users can enjoy seamless multimedia experiences such as high-resolution burst shooting, as well as file searching and video downloading in dual-app viewing mode. Samsung said that it will steadily increase an aggressive production volume for its 64-layer 512Gb V-NAND chips, in addition to expanding its 256Gb V-NAND production to meet the demand for advanced embedded mobile storage. Source
Samsung's upcoming budget handset, the Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 was recently spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 430 processor, 2GB RAM and Android 7.1.1 Nougat on-board. And now CAD based renders and 360-degree video of the Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 has surfaced courtesy of @onleaks and 91mobiles. The renders reveal the design of the phone from all angles. As seen in the render, the rear panel of the Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 is getting a major refresh. To remind you, the Galaxy J2 Pro, which was launched last year, flaunted LED ring around the rear camera that enabled Smart Glow feature. However, in the Galaxy J2 Pro 2018, Samsung is ditching the LED ring in favor of the front facing flash for improved low-light selfies. Speaking of the design, the Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 will have rounded corners, a plastic body and removable back panel. At the back the rear camera and LED flash unit sits inside a pill shaped module, while the speaker is placed next to it. On the front below the display, Samsung is keeping its iconic home button, but its likely not to hide the fingerprint sensor. The power key is placed on the right, with the volume controls on the left. At the bottom, there's micro-USB port, while the top side houses the 3.5mm audio jack. The Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 is said to have a dimension of 143.1 x 72.2 x 8.6mm. The source says the display size will be 5-inch same as its predecessor, and color options the phone will arrive in include Black, Silver, and Gold. Unfortunately, there is no information when Samsung will launch the Galaxy J2 Pro 2018.
Samsung has unveiled its latest luxury Android Flip phone in China featuring clam shell design with dual screens and top-end hardware: W2018 (SM-W2018). The phone marks 10th anniversary of the W series and 25th anniversary of Samsung in China. The Samsung W2018 comes with dual 4.2-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass protection, one on the out and the other inside, so that you can use it even when closed. Inside it has a D-pad and a numeric keypad for navigation. There's also multi-function hotkey in the keyboard. The flip phone runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box and is equipped with Snapdragon 835 processor, 6GB RAM, 64GB/256GB internal storage, which can be expanded via microSD card, and a 2300mAh battery. However, the main highlight of the phone is its camera technology. It ships with 12MP rear camera that's aided by variable aperture tech that uses f/1.5 aperture for low-light shots and f/2.4 aperture from normal shots in day time. This is the first time a phone is utilizing f/1.5 aperture leaving behind LG V30 and Huawei Mate 10's f/1.6 aperture. The rear camera also boasts LED flash dual-pixel auto-focus, PDAF and OIS. For selfies there's 5MP front shooter. Other features include dedicated bixby button, rear mounted fingerprint scanner, heart rate sensor and supports dual-SIMs (hybrid slot), 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS+GLONASS, NFC and USB Type-C for connectivity. The Samsung W2018 comes in Gold and Silver hues and will be available exclusively in China via China Telecom. Pricing is not known yet.
Samsung has launched its latest AX7000 Air Purifier in India for Rs. 41,990. It will be available across leading offline and online stores in the country. The Samsung AX7000 provides faster purification through advanced PM2.5 filters, which is a mechanical filter that works by forcing air through a fine mesh and traps harmful pesticides in the air. The air purifier boasts of 773m3/h CADR (Clean Air Deliver Rate) and can cover an area of 93m2 through its front air inflow, dual fan and three way air flow technology. The three way Air Flow ensures faster distribution of clean air. It is powered by a Digital Inverter motor, which ensures durability and long-term energy efficiency. The dual-power fan works together with four step filtration system (Pre Filter, Activated Carbon+ Deodorization Filter, PM2.5 Filter, Virus Doctor) to provide double protection and purify the air.
It also includes digital indicator and various color lights that shows the pollution dop on a real time basis. There are also three inbuilt sensors that give exact numeric measurement of the PM2.5 (ultra-fine dust) and PM10 (fine dust levels). The air purifier is slim and can fit anywhere. Also it has front-sided air inlet so there is no need to move or pull it way from the wall. The device can be cleaned easily, and the air filter can be easily replaced by opening the door on the front.
Samsung India has reportedly dropped price of two of its budget Galaxy J series smartphone: Galaxy J7 Prime and Galaxy J7 Nxt, that's according to Mumbai-based retailer Mahesh Telecom. The Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime 32GB model, which launched back in April this year for Rs. 16,990 has received Rs. 3,000 price cut and will now sell for Rs. 13,990. The Galaxy J7 Nxt, which was launched back in July this year for Rs. 11,490, has got its price down by Rs. 1,000, and is now retailing at Rs. 10,490. Both phone are available via online and offline channels in Black and Gold colors. However, Samsung is yet to make an official announcement regarding the price cut. To recap the specs, the Galaxy J7 Nxt features 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED display, 1.6GHz octa-core Exynos 7870 processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 13MP/5MP cameras, dedicated front and back LED flash and 3000mAh battery. It also has 4G VoLTE support, separate slot for dual-SIMs and microSD card, and runs Android Nougat out of the box. The 32GB Galaxy J7 Prime on the other hand ships with 5.5-inch Full HD display, octa-core 7890 processor, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, 13MP/8MP cameras and 3300mAh battery. It also supports 4G VoLTE, has separate slots for microSD card and dual-SIM and runs Android Marshmallow out of the box, however, the Nougat update is already available for the device. Also there's fingerprint scanner, that's embedded into the home button. Source
