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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 launched with elegant camera design, larger cover display IPX8 rating and more
After a heavy session of leaks and rumors, Samsung has officially launched its new foldable smartphone lineup on August 11, 2021. Along with the Galaxy Z Fold 3, the company has also introduced the Galaxy Z Flip 3 clamshell foldable smartphone.
As a successor to the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, the latest and stylish folding screen phone features a premium display with a higher refresh rate, new and elegant camera design, IP rating for dust and water resistance, larger cover display, powerful SoC, and more.
Galaxy Z Flip 3 Highlights
- Large cover display
- New dual-camera design
- IPX8 rating
- One UI 3.1.1 on top of Android 11
- Snapdragon 888 chip
- Lesser pricing
Apart from these, there’s a lot to discuss about the Galaxy Z Flip 3, so let’s begin with the display –
Display
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is equipped with a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, at the same time, it features a 1.9-inch screen on the cover side for showing notifications.
Camera
When it comes to photography, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 allows you to take pictures through its dual rear camera setup, which consists of a 12MP wide-angle camera with OIS (optical image stabilization) and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera, plus a 10MP camera for selfies.
Processor and storage
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is fueled with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 888 flagship chipset coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. For the first time, both of the new Samsung foldables came with an IPX8 rating for dust and water resistance.
Additional features
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 features a 3,300mAh battery that can be recharged by up to a 25W fast charger over a cable and a wireless charger. Aside from this, it will have side mounted fingerprint scanner, 5G (probably only sub-6GHz networks), Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 6.
Software systems and upgrades
Just like the Galaxy Z Fold 3, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 also ships with the latest One UI 3.1.1 on top of Google’s Android 11 operating system. Moreover, the company has promised to deliver three years of Android OS upgrades to the Galaxy Z Flip 3 owners.
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 runs the new One UI 3.1.1 version on top of Android 11 OS that has arrived instead of the One UI 3.5. As it’s a flagship smartphone, the OEM is committed to offering at least three generations of major software update support, and I can directly say it will get updates up to Android 14.
Price, specs and availability
- Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G base variant – $999.99
- Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G 256GB variant – $1099.99
- Shipments start on August 27th and August 20th as well in select markets.
- Colors – Green, Lavender and Phantom Black
- Custom Colors – Grey, Pink, and White
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Your Galaxy is safer than you think, Samsung reveals how
Samsung revealed its Project Infinity, which aims to make your Galaxy devices safer against cyber threats. Android is vulnerable due to its open-source nature, making regular security updates necessary for your Galaxy phone’s security.
Project Infinity of Samsung is a classified operation, working on safeguarding Galaxy devices and users around the clock for safer operations. Samsung Newsroom has recently published a blog post, revealing insights from specialist meetings.
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Samsung’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) taskforce is a reconnaissance unit within Project Infinity along with the Red (RED), Blue (BLUE), and Purple (PURPLE) Teams, which go beyond lab conditions to identify real-world dangers.
- RED and BLUE perform proactive attack and defense functions, seeking out vulnerabilities and taking measures against them.
- PURPLE is a special operations unit that acts as both a sword and shield for specific critical areas.
It’s worth noting that Samsung has deployed RED, BLUE, and PURPLE teams in various countries including Vietnam, Poland, Ukraine and Brazil. CTI is dedicated to identifying potential threats and stopping hackers from taking control of your device.
“Once we spot these kinds of threats, we collaborate with developers and operators to lock everything down for preventing attacks,” said Ranger, a CTI member.
Samsung Security Updates
Earlier this year, Samsung announced it to support flagship Galaxy devices for seven years. The new policy applies to all flagship Galaxy devices launched after the Galaxy S24 series. It’s the longest software support offered by any mobile brand.
These updates mean customers can safely use their phones for longer. As cyber threats become more common than you think, security updates are much more crucial to safeguard your Galaxy from any potential threat of vulnerability.
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Samsung Gaming Hub adds the biggest Xbox Game Pass titles
Owners of select Samsung Smart TVs, monitors, The Premiere 7 & 9 projectors, or The Freestyle 2nd Gen can stream Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Flight Simulator 2024 and hundreds of other games with Gaming Hub Xbox Game Pass.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Flight Simulator 2024 are two of the most popular games of 2024. Thanks to Samsung Gaming Hub, you don’t need to download any of the Xbox Game Pass titles, no meaning no storage required – just jump in and play.
The company has also built an engaging gameplay experience designed by fans, for fans through The Six, challenging players’ knowledge and providing another way to interact with the world of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Notably, Samsung’s Gaming Hub is available on a variety of Samsung screens. It includes the AI-powered 2024 TV lineup, monitors, projectors, The Premiere, and The Freestyle 2nd Gen projector, offering instant access to console-free gaming.
Anyone with a Samsung Smart TV will be able to use their remote to jump in and play. This way, Gaming Hub provides a co-branded experience, giving Call of Duty fans another way to engage with the franchise they love.
For starters: The Six offers daily trivia where players can answer a series of six questions in competition with other players around the world. Correct answers with the fastest response time will achieve higher scores.
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Surprising: Samsung to launch Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone next year
Samsung could launch the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone next year. The company has collaborated with LG Uplus to develop a custom smartphone. The device is said to feature Galaxy AI and LG Uplus’s AI call assistant ixi-O.
Sources citing KEDGlobal revealed that Samsung and LG Uplus working together to develop the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone. It’s a big development in the smartphone industry, while the handset is highly likely to be Korea-limited.
Samsung fans are well aware of the Galaxy AI feature suite. ixi-O is an AI-powered digital assistant developed by Korean carrier LG Uplus. The company plans to enter the smartphone market, featuring its own-developed AI assistant.
The report indicates that Samsung and LG Uplus’ ixi-O AI Phone will launch as early as next year. The development project focuses on crafting a “real AI phone” that goes beyond simply integrating AI assistant services into a smartphone.
ixi-O comes with useful features such as AI call answering, detecting voice phishing in real-time, recording and summarizing phone calls and converting voice conversation into text – all within an on-device environment.
Based on specifications, the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone will be based on a Galaxy phone available globally. The design will match with a global Galaxy smartphone, but the software may be tweaked as per the carrier’s requirements.
A custom Galaxy phone isn’t shocking or impossible in South Korea. Samsung releases Quantum, Buddy, and Jump-branded phones in the market. The company collaborates with Korean carriers to bring these devices to mainland Korea.
The carrier introduced an on-device AI-powered ixi-O assistant earlier this month. LG Uplus will initially target its consumer base for the new AI Phone. However, the AI Assistant may be expanded to a broader audience across Korea.