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Samsung will launch Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 in China too
So it’s now confirmed that Samsung will launch the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 in China too. The company is reportedly bringing the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim as Samsung W25 in the Chinese market. However, the standard models will also be introduced in the market.
In a recent development, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 were spotted on MIIT certification in China. The authority’s database listed the upcoming phones with model numbers SM-F9560 and SM-F7410. It confirms both phones will make their entries in China.
MIIT certification revealed that the devices feature dual-SIM and 5G connectivity. Rest specifications have already surfaced through various listings and certifications. In China, the devices are likely to feature a Golden design appearance, different than the Global variants.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim / Samsung W25
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 6 Slim will launch in South Korea and China. It is rumored to be marketed as Samsung W25 in the latter market. The phone won’t feature S Pen-compatible display, as part of reducing weight and thickness to better compete with rivals.
While the Galaxy Unpacked is scheduled for July 10 in Paris, the Slim/W25 is expected to launch in October. It would be interesting to see if Samsung makes some changes in hardware specs. We only know that the additional variant is in development under the Q6A codename.
One UI 6.1.1 x Galaxy AI
The upcoming phones will introduce new Galaxy AI features powered by One UI 6.1.1. Samsung is said to be bringing new features of Galaxy Z Fold 6 to the Galaxy S24 series by August 2024. Read more here: Galaxy S24 to get One UI 6.1.1 AI features without version bump
Samsung is expanding the June 2024 security update to Galaxy A54 users in Europe and Korea. This update is already out for users in the US and the company will soon make it available in more countries.
The latest patch fixes 37 significant vulnerabilities within the Android operating system and addresses 22 specific issues related to Samsung’s software. It improves the overall performance of the device.
June 2024 update for Galaxy A54 5G can be identified through the One UI build versions given below. Users will have to download a package size of around 270MB to install the update.
- Europe – A546BXXS8CXF1
- Korea – A546SKSS5CXF2
To install the update, users should navigate to the Software Update section found within the device’s Settings. They can select ‘Download and install’ from there to initiate the update process.
Besides this, Samsung is also working on the next iteration of the One UI i.e. One UI 6.1.1. Recent reports suggest that the next One UI 6.1 update is equivalent to the One UI 6.1.1. It is expected to be a major update, which will bring significant enhancements.
Samsung has released a new update for Voice Recorder, which focuses mainly on bug fixes to improve the overall performance. Users can identify the latest update through version 21.5.40.37 and it is available in the Galaxy Store.
The update addresses issues reported by users to enhance stability. It also enhances some functions of the app to provide a smoother Galaxy experience.
Voice Recorder app is an important tool for many users, whether for recording meetings, or personal notes. Samsung improves this app’s functionality with a new update to enhance user experience.
It is recommended to update the Samsung Voice Recorder app promptly to take advantage of the bug fixes and optimizations provided in version 21.5.40.37. The installation package size of this update is around 31.79MB.
To install the update, you just need to open the Galaxy Store app >> tap on the Menu option >> click on Updates. You can also download the update through the third-party app source link mentioned here.
Samsung officially launched a 200MP ISOCELL HP9 Telephoto camera. It is the world’s first Telephoto camera for smartphones that features 200-megapixel resolution. Equipped with advanced algorithms and AI, it is ready to revolutionize the photography segment yet again.
According to Samsung, the ISOCELL HP9 is the Industry’s first 200MP Telephoto camera for smartphones. The sensor features 200 million 0.56-micrometer (μm) pixels in a 1/1.4-inch optical format.
Samsung’s new ISOCELL HP9 sensor significantly enhances light-gathering capability by directing more light accurately to the corresponding RGB color filter – thanks to its proprietary high-refractive microlens.
Utilization of the new sensor material results in more vivid color reproduction and improved focus with 12% better light sensitivity and 10% improved autofocus contrast performance compared to the previous product.
The sensor is also equipped with a remosaic algorithm, which offers 2x or 4x in-sensor zoom modes, achieving up to 12x zoom when paired with a 3x zoom telephoto module, without dramatically reducing quality.
Samsung says HP9’s Tetra²pixel technology merges 16 pixels (4×4) into a large, 12MP 2.24μm-sized sensor, enabling sharper portrait shots — even in dark settings — and creating dramatic out-of-focus bokeh effects.
Last but not least, HP9’s large optical format makes it suitable for telephoto modules that match premium main cameras in image quality, autofocus, high dynamic range (HDR), and frames per second (fps).
Vivo X100 Ultra is equipped with an HP9 sensor, with Samsung flagships unlikely to use it.