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Samsung Daily News 5: One UI 3.0 beta updates/stable may be near, Note 20 camera tips, Galaxy Z Flip Lite, and more
Welcome to Sammy Fans, in this article, we will cover all the latest news today about Samsung. Check the top news about Samsung below:
- One UI 3.0 beta update for Galaxy S20 series in Germany
- Galaxy S20 series One UI 3.0 Beta 6 US
- Latest One UI 3.0 beta prevents Android 10 downgrading
- Galaxy Note 20 Ultra best-selling smartphone in September 2020
- Samsung to launch a Lite version of Galaxy Z Flip
- International Galaxy S21 units may be most power-efficient
- Camera Tips and Tricks for Galaxy Note 20
1. One UI 3.0 beta update for Galaxy S20 series in Germany
Samsung started to rollout One UI 3.0 Beta 7 for the Galaxy S20 series users in Germany. Now the company pushing a new One UI 3.0 beta build for Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra smartphones in the country. Read more here
2. Galaxy S20 series One UI 3.0 Beta 6 US
Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra are now receiving the sixth beta build of the One UI 3.0 in the US. The update fixes bugs of the previous beta build and enhances the system functions for a better user experience. Read more here
3. Latest One UI 3.0 beta prevents Android 10 downgrading
South Korean tech giant has started to roll out the seventh One UI 3.0 beta build for the Galaxy S20 series smartphones in Germany. And today, Samsung has again sent a new One UI 3.0 beta update for these smartphones in UK and Germany. Read more here
4. Galaxy Note 20 Ultra best-selling smartphone in September 2020
According to the latest news from Counterpoint, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G was the highest selling 5G smartphone in September 2020 accounting for a 5% market share among all the 5G smartphones. The smartphone has secured top position beating Huawei’s P40 Pro 5G that was the top-selling model of August 2020. Read more here
5. Samsung to launch a Lite version of Galaxy Z Flip
Samsung is planning to add more devices to its foldable lineup that we’ll see after the launch of the Galaxy S21 series. As the previously launched Galaxy Flip wasn’t successful for the company the reports are coming that it could be replaced by a cheaper model. Read more here
6. International Galaxy S21 units may be most power-efficient
The benchmark listing of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21+ device. The Snapdragon 875 powered smartphone has obtained higher points in comparison to the previously tested Exynos 2100 variant. Now, a new leaked benchmark result alleges that Samsung’s upcoming flagship processor, Exynos 2100 will beat Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 875 SoC. Read more here
7. Camera Tips and Tricks for Galaxy Note 20
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra comes with a 108MP ultra-high-resolution camera. It can capture amazing details and textures, such as patterns of any object. Filled with Samsung’s stunning photography and video features, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra’s pro-grade camera is great for taking stunning shots of your furry friends. Read more here
Samsung could not launch Galaxy XR device this year a new report says. The anticipated gadget is now rumored to be about 6 months late. The company has been developing an XR device in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm.
The report says Samsung has changed its initial Galaxy XR headset plan to start production at the end of the year and launch early next year. Now, it is expected to be produced and released in the second quarter of next year.
The South Korean tech giant reportedly delayed XR production by two quarters. Industry insiders believe that the XR device could not be produced this year. The schedule has been delayed by about 4-5 months, pushing the launch to 2H26.
Samsung seems to have adopted a wait-and-see approach by adjusting its production and release schedule. This is due to slower than expected growth of the XR market despite the release of Apple’s Vision Pro following Meta.
Smart XR Glasses
Recently, Qualcomm’s CEO revealed that the XR device could come as glasses, not a Vision Pro-like headset. The product could be integrated with artificial intelligence, offering a stunning experience connected to a smartphone.
Samsung’s XR would feature OLEDoS and direct and indirect time-of-flight (dToF and iToF) sensors. Despite its small size, it is classified as a next-generation display as it can achieve ultra-high resolution of over 4K.
Samsung could debut its first all-solid-state battery smartwatch in 2026. The company has recently announced the completion of small-sized all-solid-state battery development. It is expected to debut with a Galaxy Watch in 2026.
On September 22, Samsung Electro-Mechanics announced that it had successfully developed the world’s first small-sized all-solid-state battery. The company aims to commence the mass production of its new solution in 2026.
As compared to Li-ion batteries, all-solid-state batteries offer enhanced safety and greater flexibility in terms of shape. The company reportedly sent prototypes to its consumers for testing before production approval.
The next-gen all-solid-state battery features an industry-leading energy density of 200Wh/L. It can also be manufactured in curved shapes, making it ideal for smartwatches. Safety is also increased thanks to the non-flammable solid electrolyte.
Chosun expects the 2026 Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch could be the first set of devices to use the new battery technology. Samsung Elec won’t make any decision in a hurry as such a major change would be dangerous if not tested rigorously.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics explained that the battery is produced by stacking thin layers of electrodes and electrolyte materials, similar to the MLCC (multilayer ceramic capacitor) manufacturing technology it already possesses.
Samsung plans to begin mass production of 3D stacked SoC in 2026. The company wants to improve performance and overcome the difficulties of semiconductor miniaturization by stacking semiconductors with different functions.
The South Korean tech giant reportedly considering 3D stacked SoC. The company is pursuing both hybrid bonding and TC-NCF stack semiconductors vertically. It’s similar to HBM, which vertically stacks DRAM to increase bandwidth for AI calculations.
Samsung has recently conducted performance tests on stacking mobile APs with TC-NCF and has reportedly obtained good results. Furthermore, using TC-NCF for mobile APs is analyzed as a reflection of confidence in the technology.
Well, Samsung Foundry is not doing well for the next-gen process. The 3nm yield has not yet reached the threshold limit to enter mass production. Meanwhile, it’s good to see Samsung is continuing to innovate for a better future.
Hybrid bonding is an advanced packaging tech that directly connects the copper paths through which semiconductors exchange signals. The technology is not yet mature, hence, it cannot be used in system semiconductors for mobile devices.
To address this flaw, the company is reportedly developing both hybrid bonding and TC-NCF methods simultaneously. Before the hybrid bonding technology is perfected, TC-NCF will likely be applied first to implement 3D stacked mobile APs.