Samsung introduces new 108MP ISOCELL Bright HM1 image sensor with Nonacell technology, real-time HDR, 8K video recording

Samsung introduced its first 108MP ISOCELL Bright HMX sensor back in August last year, which is being used in Mi Mix Alpha and Mi Note 10 smartphones. Today it has introduced new 108MP ISOCELL Bright HM1 1/1.33" sensor, which the company says is  industry’s first to feature Nonacell technology. It also has Smart-ISO, real-time HDR and 8K video recording at 24 frames per second (fps). Highlights of Samsung ISOCELL Bright HM1 108MP sensor Nonacell, an enhanced version of Tetracell uses a three-by-three pixel structure. In the HM1, Nonacell merges nine neighboring 0.8μm pixels to mimic a large 2.4μm pixel, more than doubling Tetracell’s light absorption. Smart-ISO technology produces vivid and vibrant images by intelligently selecting the optimal ISO. High ISOs are used in darker settings while low ISOs are better for brighter environments to control light saturation. In challenging mixed-light environments for photo-taking, the HM1’s real-time HDR technology optimizes exposures, producing more natural looking videos and still photographs. By assigning the most appropriate exposure lengths to each pixel, the HM1 is able to capture scenes in multiple exposures simultaneously, generating HDR images in real-time for both preview and capture modes. Supports a gyro-based electronic image stabilization (EIS) and Super-PD, an advanced phase ...

Google testing auto-fill of 2FA codes from Android Messages

Autofill from SMS has been a feature in Android for many years now. It used an API that allowed apps to read the users messages to mostly authenticate the login credentials. Now, it has been reported that Google is testing the ability to let Messages autofill SMS-based 2FA keys too in any app. It was last year when this feature was first noted with a “verification code autofill” setting appearing as an update to Google Play services. This would supersede Android Retriever API and allow this setting to be used with any app. Earlier developers would be required to explicitly enable the option with the API and it would need specific formatting cues for the message so that it can be read easily by the app. The setting seems to be appearing to limited users for now, specifically those running Play Services version 20.04.12 and Google Messages version 5.5.096 which is the latest beta version. When enabled, users will see show a autofill suggestion box with the text "Autofill code from Messages" in the app you are trying to verify with. Google might be testing to work out the possible bugs and kinks in the feature before deciding to roll it out ...

POCO X2 MIUI Software Update Tracker [Update: MIUI v11.0.4.0 with January Android security patch]

POCO launched the POCO X2 smartphone in India earlier today running MIUI 11.0 Global Stable on top of Android 10. This is a rebranded version of the Redmi K30 4G which was launched in China back in December. It packs a 6.67-inch Full HD+ “Reality Flow” 120Hz LCD screen with 4.38mm, a dual-punch-hole screen with 91% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 730G with up to 8GB of RAM, and has liquid cooling. [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="large" ids="304712,304711"] This post will help our readers in keeping track of MIUI updates for POCO X2 (codename ‘phoenix’),  also check out our POCO X2 content, POCO X2 Unboxing and First Impressions POCO X2 Review POCO X2 Updates so far: [Feb 12, 2020]: POCO has released MIUI v11.0.4.0 update for the X2 that brings January Android security patch. The update fixes app crashes in PRO mode. [Download Link] [Feb 4, 2020]: POCO has released Android 10 based kernel source codes for POCO X2. The POCO X2 comes in Atlantis Blue, Matrix Purple and Phoenix Red colors, is priced at Rs. 15,999 for the 6GB RAM with 64GB storage version, Rs. 16,999 for the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage version and the top-end 8GB RAM with 256GB storage version costs Rs. 19,999. ...

Samsung partners with Google for Google Duo integration and Live Caption in Galaxy S20

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series was announced just yesterday at the Samsung Unpacked event and it contains a bunch of new features. Two of them include native Google Duo calling button built into the dailer app of the S20 and system wide Live Caption that was earlier a Pixel exclusive feature, thanks to the latest Google partnership. Google Duo has become Google most successful video streaming service to date after it failed many years with other apps. Samsung has apparently decided to use that success and integrate Duo directly into the Samsung Dailer app on the new S20 series. When users open the dailer, they will see a Duo button next to the call button, which can be used trigger a call in full HD quality. Samsung has also added the option of using the rear wide angle camera. Live Caption was launched as a Pixel exclusive feature that used on-device machine learning to real time caption any video playing on the phone screen. Although it was announced as an Android 10 system level feature, it is only available on the select Pixel phones till now. The Galaxy S20 series will be the first phone other than the Pixel to enable this ...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition and Galaxy S20+ 5G Olympic Games Athlete Edition announced

Samsung announced the Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, and the foldable Galaxy Z Flip smartphone yesterday at the Galaxy Unpacked event. The Galaxy Z Flip brings in major design changes compared to the previous generation Galaxy Fold. Alongside the Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung has also announced the Thom Browne Edition of the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy S20+ Olympic Games Edition. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition is a product of a collaboration between Samsung Mobile and Thom Browne which is an iconic New York fashion brand. The Thom Browne Edition Galaxy Z Flip features distinctive Thom Browne signature brand colors on a pebble grey exterior and the entire package includes a custom-designed Galaxy Buds+ and Galaxy Watch Active2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kiq6o7dxqsc This limited edition smartphone is encased in glass while still having a matte look and features a grey pebble leather phone case with Thom Browne New York logo. When it is unfolded, a reference to the mid-century office aesthetic at the center of the Thom Browne world appears onscreen every time the phone is turned on and off. Furthermore, there are customized app icons, sounds, wallpapers, and more. Pricing and Availability The official launch of the Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition is in ...

Vivo iQOO 3 5G with 6.44-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 865, 64MP quad rear cameras to be announced on February 25

Vivo iQOO has confirmed that it will introduce its flagship iQOO 3 5G smartphone in China on February 25th. The company already posted a teaser image of the image revealing quad rear cameras. The phone will be powered by Snapdragon 865 with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and is rumored to be the first phone to come with UFS 3.1 storage. TENAA listing already revealed the specifications of the phone. Vivo iQOO 3 (V1955A) rumored specifications 6.44-inch (2400 × 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 20:9 Super AMOLED 2.5D curved glass display 2.84GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 865 7nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 650 GPU 8GB/6GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB / 256GB (UFS 3.1) storage Android 10 with Funtouch OS 10 Dual SIM (nano + nano) 64MP primary camera with Sony IMX686 sensor, LED flash, 13MP ultra wide sensor, 13MP Periscope lens for 5X Optical zoom, 10X digital zoom, 2MP depth sensor 16MP front-facing camera In-display fingerprint sensor Dimensions: 158.51×74.88×9.16mm; Weight:214.5g 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac dual-band, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/GLONASS, USB Type-C 4500 (Typical) / 4370mAh (minimum) battery with 55W Super FlashCharge The Vivo iQOO 3 is expected to come in Black color. We should know more details in the coming days. Source

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip with 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED Infinity Flex Display, 1.1-inch cover display announced

At the Galaxy Unpacked event last year, Samsung introduced its first foldable smartphone, Galaxy Fold and it was re-launched in the market later after it was plagued with issues. While the next version of a clamshell phone from Samsung has been in the leaks for quite some time, now, Samsung has officially announced its clamshell phone - Samsung Galaxy Z Flip at the Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event alongside the Galaxy S20 Series and Galaxy Buds+. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip flaunts a 6.7-inch FULL HD+ Dynamic AMOLED main display with a 21.9:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 2636 x 1080 pixels. Samsung calls this Infinity Flex display, has proprietary bendable Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) and lasts for 2,00,000 folds. Since it is a foldable phone, it flaunts a 1.1-inch external/cover Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 300 x 112 resolution. The cover display shows notifications similar to Motorola razr and users can expand the notification on the bigger screen when unfolded. There is a dedicated 'Flex mode' that splits apps in half and puts the controls on the bottom half and in turn, the top half turns into a viewing area. Coming to the internals, the Galaxy Z Flip is powered by ...

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ with improved sound, triple microphones, up to 11 hours battery life announced

When the Samsung Galaxy Buds were launched, they were arguably some of the only truly wireless earbuds that could compare against the highly popular Apple AirPods. Now at the Samsung Unpacked event, they have launched their new Samsung Galaxy Buds+ with a range of improvements and features. Starting with sound quality, in partnership with AKG, Samsung has added a tweeter and a woofer for rich treble and powerful bass. Samsung promises a more balanced sound signature with the Buds+. For the microphone quality, which was an area that the original Buds struggled with, Samsung has fitted the Buds+ with three mics. Two external mics along with an internal mic use beam forming technology to offer much improved audio capture for calls. Samsung has also improved its Ambient Sound feature, giving users to choose from four levels of background noise passthrough. Battery life is an area where the Galaxy Buds+ have improved massively. According to Samsung, the 85mAh battery in each earbuds offers 11 hours of music playback, which can be doubled up to 22 hours with the included charging case. There is also quick charge capabilities that will give users an hour of listening time with 3 minutes of charge via wired, ...

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra with 6.9-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O 120Hz display, up to 16GB RAM, 100X zoom, 5G announced

Samsung has announced Galaxy S20 Ultra along with the Galaxy S20 and S20+ smartphones at its Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco, as it had promised. It packs a 6.97-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Displays with 120Hz refresh rate, powered by Snapdragon 865 / Exynos 990 SoC depending on the market and with Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 / Exynos Modem 5123 modem and up to whopping 16GB RAM. It features in-display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner, run Android 10 with OneUI 2.0 and come with Samsung services like Bixby, Samsung Health and Samsung Pay. It has a primary 108-megapixel primary sensor with OIS, 12-megapixel Ultra Wide Lens with a 120-degree field of view, 48-megapixel Telephoto lens with OIS with Super Resolution Zoom up to 100X and a depth sensor. The phone features a 40-megapixel front-facing camera. It also supports 8K video shooting. "Even the bumpiest videos look like they were shot using an action cam, thanks to Super Steady and its anti-rolling stabilization and AI motion analysis, said the company. It has  IP68 water and dust resistance and a 5000mAh battery with support for wired 45W fast charging and Fast Wireless Charging as well as new Wireless PowerShare feature to charge Qi compatible ...

Samsung Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ with Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O 120Hz display, 8K video recording, 5G announced

Samsung has announced its flagship Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ smartphones at its Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco, as it had promised. These pack a 6.2/6.7-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Displays with 120Hz refresh rate, powered by Snapdragon 865 / Exynos 990 SoC depending on the market and also comes in 5G models with Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 / Exynos Modem 5123 modem. These feature in-display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner, run Android 10 with OneUI 2.0 and come with Samsung services like Bixby, Samsung Health and Samsung Pay. The S20 has triple rear cameras with a primary 12-megapixel Dual Pixel primary sensor with OIS, 12-megapixel Ultra Wide Lens with a 120-degree field of view and a 64-megapixel Telephoto lens with OIS. The S20+ has an additional depth sensor. These also have 10-megapixel Dual Pixel front-facing camera. These also support 8K video shooting. "Even the bumpiest videos look like they were shot using an action cam, thanks to Super Steady and its anti-rolling stabilization and AI motion analysis, said the company. These have IP68 water and dust resistance, 4000mAh and 4,500mAh  batteries, respectively with support for wired 25W fast charging and Fast Wireless Charging as well as new Wireless PowerShare feature to charge Qi compatible ...