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Samsung launches Galaxy A35 5G in the US, says no to the A55 5G!
Samsung officially launched the Galaxy A35 5G smartphone in the US. The phone comes at a price tag of $399 in the market, bringing Exynos chipset, up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, a modern punch-hole display, and a long-lasting battery.
The Galaxy A35 5G sports a 6.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate. It boasts a triple rear camera with a 50-megapixel primary, 8-megapixel ultrawide, and 5-megapixel macro lens. It has a 13-megapixel selfie camera in a hole punch on the display.
Similar to its global variant, the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G brings the Exynos 1380 chipset to the US. It’s packed with a 5000mAh battery supporting 25W fast charging. The phone is available in 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage.
The device comes pre-loaded with Android 14-based One UI 6.1, with Samsung guaranteed 4 generations of OS upgrades. In case you want Galaxy AI magic, remove the A35 5G from your purchase list and opt for the Galaxy S24 or Galaxy S23 series.
Available in “Awesome Navy” and “Awesome Lilac” colors, the A35 5G is available as unlocked as well as carrier-branded. You can bundle a Galaxy Buds FE with the device to get a 30% (around $30) discount on the earbuds, with a trade-in discount of up to $150 also available.
Introducing the all-new #GalaxyA35 5G, designed to provide reliable performance at an awesome value, that brings out the best of every moment.
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— Samsung Mobile US (@SamsungMobileUS) April 18, 2024
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Samsung officially launched the Galaxy Watch’s Irregular heart rhythm notification feature in Taiwan. Samsung’s Health Monitor app has received approval from Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration for its irregular heart rhythm feature.
Irregular heart rhythm feature is now officially available in Taiwan, supporting Galaxy Watch 4 series and later models, as well as Samsung smartphones running Android 9 Pie or later operating systems.
After software updates, this feature, when combined with the app’s existing manual ECG detection function, can actively track heart rhythms related to atrial fibrillation (AFib) from the wearer’s wrist, helping users build a healthier lifestyle.
Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and atrial fibrillation is a type of irregular heartbeat widely considered a warning sign of serious cardiovascular problems.
It can increase the risk of stroke, heart failure, and other cardiovascular complications. However, since some cases of atrial fibrillation have no symptoms or even no signs, many patients are unaware of their risk.
Samsung Galaxy Watch is equipped with precise BioActive sensors, allowing users to gain a deeper understanding of their health. The One UI 6 Watch update is pending, which could land on your watch in October or November.
After activating the Health Monitor app, this feature will use sensors to check for abnormal heart rhythms and promptly alert users to potential AFib activity, reminding them to conduct an ECG check using their watch for more accurate data.
Epic Games suing Samsung and Google over One UI’s Auto Blocker feature. The company alleges that the default activation of One UI’s Auto Blocker feature is an illegal conspiracy to help Google maintain its dominance in the Android app market.
Samsung has dismissed claims made by Epic Games, stating that the Auto Blocker feature is designed for user security and privacy. It doesn’t have any motive to benefit Google to maintain its monopoly as it can be easily disabled by the user for sideloading.
“It’s about unfair competition by misleading users into thinking competitors’ products are inferior to the company’s products themselves,” Epic Chief Executive Tim Sweeney told reporters.
Epic Games previously won a lawsuit against Google over antitrust issues in the app market. The company argues that Samsung’s pre-enabled Auto Blocker circumvents the remedies ordered by the US district court following the jury’s verdict.
“The features integrated into its devices are designed in accordance with Samsung’s core principles of security, privacy, and user control, and we remain fully committed to safeguarding users’ personal data,” Samsung said in the statement.
Epic Games plans to initiate the lawsuit in the US and is considering legal options or regulatory policy measures in Korea. Epic wants Samsung to stop shipping Auto Blocker enabled or adopt a reasonable whitelisting process.
In late 2023, Samsung debuted the Auto Blocker as a new security feature. With the One UI 6.1 update, the company enabled it by default. It restricts app installation from sources other than Google’s Play Store or its own Galaxy Store.
September 2024 is about to end and Samsung is now rolling out a new update for the Galaxy S23 series, which reportedly addresses the camera zoom issue of One UI 6.1.1. After the last major update, users faced camera issues with their smartphones.
Following the release of One UI 6.1.1, several Samsung Galaxy S23 users reported issues with the zoom feature of the camera. When trying to zoom in between 16x and 19.9x while using Intelligent Optimization at maximum, the quality of photos dropped significantly.
The camera zoom issue led to frustration among users and prompted Samsung to pause the rollout of the One UI 6.1.1 update until the issues could be fixed.
Now, the new September 2024 update for the Samsung Galaxy S23 series resolves this camera zoom issue. It is reportedly allowing users to enjoy better photo quality when using the zoom feature.
In addition to fixing the camera issues, this update also includes important security patches to help protect your device from potential threats. Also, it updates some stock apps to the latest available version.
Users of the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra can identify the latest software update through One UI build version S91xNKSU4CXI1. The installation package size of this update is around 380MB.
The fresh update is currently rolling out for Samsung Galaxy S23 models in Korea and the company will expand it soon to more countries. It’s recommended to download and install this update to benefit from the improvements in camera functionality and to ensure your device is secure.
To check and install the update, open Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
One UI 6.1.1 defects Galaxy S23 camera, Samsung readying quick patch