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Samsung Pushes Boundaries with a Renewed Galaxy S24 Series

January 18, 2024 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

This year’s Galaxy Unpacked isn’t your regular unpacked. Where we expected Samsung to show off its new flagship, the company showed off its latest software prowess – Galaxy AI. The Galaxy S24 series was the vehicle for Galaxy AI’s debut. Galaxy AI will debut in One UI 6.1 on the Galaxy S24.

Specc’d for Galaxy AI

Before we jump into the meaty parts of Galaxy AI, let’s talk about the Galaxy S24 series. As always, the new flagship series will come with three variants – the Galaxy S24, the Galaxy S24+ and the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Aside from Galaxy AI taking centerstage, Samsung is also making another big change with the Galaxy S24 series: it’s taking the curved display we’re used to seeing in the Galaxy S24 Ultra and giving it the boot. The whole series is now coming with flat AMOLED 2X displays with an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. As usual, the sizes of the displays will differ according to the variant; the S24 will be coming with a 6.2-inch display, the S24+ will be coming with a 6.7-inch display and the Ultra will be coming with a 6.8-inch display. The displays come with Corning Gorilla Glass Armor across the board.

Aside from this, the Galaxy S24 series will be coming with the latest and greatest when it comes to processors. This includes both the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and the Exynos 2400. For the Malaysian market, the Galaxy S24 and the Galaxy S24+ will be equipped with the Exynos 2400 while the S24 Ultra will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. It seems like the American market will be getting the Snapdragon variant across the board. However, processor configurations will differ across different markets. These processors bring a new focus on AI features with dedicated NPUs. The S24+ and S24 Ultra will be coming with 12GB of RAM while the S24 will be coming with 8GB of RAM. The Ultra will also feature a titanium frame while the S24 and S24+ will come with armoured aluminium.

Dual Telephoto Cameras Bring Clarity to the Galaxy S24 Series

The Galaxy S24 Ultra will be the first Galaxy device to be equipped with a quad-camera setup. The highlight of this camera – aside from its Galaxy AI-powered features – is the new dual telephoto setup, The flagship comes with both a 50-megapixel telephoto sensor with 5x optical zoom and a 10-megapixel telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom. These sensors are complemented by a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor. The main sensor is a 200-megapixel. Upfront is a 12-megapixel selfie camera.

Samsung calls this new setup its Quad Tele System which brings better picture quality especially when it comes to zoomed-in pictures. It has near optical quality for pictures captured in up to 10x zoom. Going further will kick it into hybrid zoom which has been vastly improved with Galaxy AI.

The vanilla Galaxy S24 and the S24+ come with triple camera setups. This consists of a 50-megapixel main sensor complemented by the same 10-megapixel, 3x telephoto sensor and 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor. It even shares the same front 12-megapixel sensor up front for selfies. Nightography does make a return to the flagship. Samsung has enhanced low-light performance with the help of Galaxy AI

All of these features are powered by a 4,000mAh battery on the S24, a 4,500mAh battery on the S24+ and a 4,900mAh battery on the Ultra. Samsung is also bringing better battery performance with Galaxy AI with automatic optimisations happening in the background all the time. Speaking of optimisations, Samsung is promising 7 years of software support for its phones with the S24 series.

Pricing & Availability

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24+ will be available in Amber Yellow, Cobalt Violet, Marble Gray, and Onyx Black. If you want more variety, the Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue and Jade Green colours are available exclusively on Samsung.com. Prices start at RM4,099/USD$799 for the S24 and RM4,899/USD$999 for the S24+.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra will be available in Titanium Yellow, Titanium Violet, Titanium Gray, and Titanium Black. Like its siblings, additional colours – Titanium Blue, Titanium Orange and Titanium Green – are available exclusively on Samsung.com. Prices for the S24 Ultra start at RM6,299/USD$1,299.

Pre-orders for the series kick off today – 18 January 2024 – until 6 February 2024. During this time, purchases of the S24 series will come with an RM500 e-voucher for your next Samsung purchase on Samsung.com, an enhanced trade-in valuation worth up to RM650, a purchase with purchase discount on selected Galaxy Buds, up to RM800 off select Galaxy Tab and Galaxy Watch models when purchased together with the S24 series and up to 45% off on Samsung Care+ and accessories.

Detailed pricing and variants for Malaysia are in the table below.

Model	Price
Galaxy S24 Ultra (1TB)	RM 7,799
Galaxy S24 Ultra (512GB)	RM 6,799
Galaxy S24 Ultra (256GB)	RM 6,299
Galaxy S24+ (512GB)	RM 5,399
Galaxy S24+ (256GB)	RM 4,899
Galaxy S24 (512GB)	RM 4,599
Galaxy S24 (256GB)	RM 4,099

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Samsung’s New Galaxy Z Fold5 Is Built for Productivity with a Slimmer S Pen & Slimmer Silhouette

July 26, 2023 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold5 is looking to further the company’s approach to larger display foldable devices. It keeps a lot of the best of the Z Fold lineup while improving where its predecessors lacked. The new Z Fold5 is 2.4mm slimmer when folded and has a sturdier hinge.

The Galaxy Z Fold5 comes with Samsung’s new Flex Hinge. The new hinge comes with fewer moving parts and a slimmer, more seamless profile. It also helps prevent creasing on the display by keeping it in a waterdrop shape. The hinge is also sturdier and can fold at more angles than before allowing you to get more functionality from FlexMode. It’s also water resistant this year with an IPX8 rating.

The cover screen on the Galaxy Z Fold5 is a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with HD+ resolution. The main screen is a Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display with a QXGA resultion of 2176×1812 pixels. Both screens have a 120Hz refresh rate. The Z Fold5 cotninues to support the S Pen. In fact, Samsung has redesigned the S Pen for Fold and made it slimmer and sleeker. The new S Pen case also integrates the S Pen silo seamlessly without added bulk.

The Z Fold5 comes with the same camera setup as the Fold4. The main sensor is a 50-megapixel wide Dual Pixel sensor with Phase dectection Autofocus (PDAF) and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). This is complemented with a 12-megapixel ultra wide sensor and a 10-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. On the front, on the cover display, there’s a 10-megapixel selfie camera while under the flexible display, there’s a 4-megapixel selfie camera.

Under the hood, the Fold5 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy. It comes complemented by 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of internal storage. Powering all of this is a 4,400mAh battery wwith support for Fast Charging and fast wireless charging 2.0.

Pricing & Availability

The Samsung Galaxy Fold5 will be available in Icy Blue, Phantom Black and Cream. Additional colours like Gray and Blue will be available exclusively from the Samsung Online Store.

In Malaysia, the Fold5 will be available in three configurations. The 256GB version of the smartphone will cost MYR6,799; the 512GB version will cost MYR7,299; while the 1TB version will cost MYR8,299. Internationally, prices will start at USD$1,799.

Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 start today and end on August 17 2023 together with the Flip5, Tab S9 series and Watch6 series. Pre-orders will be entitled to a free double storage upgrade worth MYR500 and up to 40% off purchase-with-purchase on Samsung accessories, Samsung Care+, Galaxy Tablets, Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds series. If you pre-order from the Samsung Online Store, you’ll be able to get an e-voucher worth up to MYR600 on your next purchase.

During the pre-order period, trade-ins of older devices will be entitled to an additional rebate of up to MYR600 under the Enhanced Trade-in Program.

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The New Galaxy Z Flip5 Debuts with FlexWindow and a Gapless Hinge

July 26, 2023 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Samsung’s foldable devices were one of the first devices to make it on the scene. This year, the company is working on refining the smartphone experience with new software enhancements and features as well as fine-tuning the design with meaningful updates. The new Galaxy Z Flip5 is leading the charge with an even bigger cover display – now known as the FlexWindow and a refined hinge.

The cover display of the Galaxy Z Flip5 has been supersized and replaced with a 3.4-inch display which covers the whole top cover of the smartphone. The new FlexWindow comes with a totally revamped experience with more functional widgets and a whole new user experience. Like its predecessors, the FlexWindow will still support features like using it for epic selfies with FlexCam and glancing notifications. Using gestures, you’ll be able to access features like Samsung Wallet to access IDs, boarding passes and payment cards as well as widgets from your favourite apps.

The second biggest change is the hinge that the Galaxy Z Flip5 uses. Samsung has reduced the number of moving parts in the new Flex hinge. This has not only reduced the thickness of the Flip5 by about 2mm but has also eliminated the gap on the smartphone when closed. Yes – there is no gap in the hinge when closed.

Under the hood, the Galaxy Z Flip5 comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy. This is complemented by up to 512GB of internal storage and up to 12GB of RAM. The Z Flip5 comes with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The cover display is a Super AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate.

The main camera of the Flip5 is a dual camera setup with a 12-megapixel wide sensor and a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor. On the front, is a 10-megapixel selfie camera. The new foldable’s cameras come with Nightography which Samsung has been pushing with their flagship Galaxy S23 series and Galaxy A series. It also comes with auto-framing to help enhance the hands-free camera experience with Flex Mode.

This year’s Galaxy Z Flip5 will also be foregoing the BESPOKE edition we’ve come to expect from the Flip line up. Instead, Samsung is introducing the FlipSuit Case which allows you to customise your Flip5 without the hefty price of a new phone. All you have to do is pop on the case and use one of the NFC enabled plates and it will seamlessly synchronise your FlexWindow with the design of the case. Samsung informs us that there will be new designs and exclusive partnerships coming at a later date.

Pricing & Availability

The Galaxy Z Flip5 will be available in Mint, Graphite, Lavender and Cream at launch. Additional colours like Yellow, Green, Gray and Blue are available exclusively on Samsung.com.

In Malaysia, the Flip5 will be retailing at MYR4,499 for the 256GB version and MYR4,999 for the 512GB version. Internationally, it will be available starting at USD$999.

Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 start today and end on August 17 2023. Pre-orders will be entitled to a free double storage upgrade worth MYR500 and up to 40% off purchase-with-purchase on Samsung accessories, Samsung Care+, Galaxy Tablets, Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds series. If you pre-order from the Samsung Online Store, you’ll be able to get an e-voucher worth up to MYR600 on your next purchase.

During the pre-order period, trade-ins of older devices will be entitled to an additional rebate of up to MYR600 under the Enhanced Trade-in Program.

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Samsung Unpacks the New Galaxy Book Series

February 2, 2023 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Samsung unpacked a brand new series of laptops that make up the new Galaxy Book Series. The new series brings a renewed focus on productivity and also inter-device connectivity with Samsung focusing on features like Multi-control and Second Screen.

The Galaxy Book Series comprises of three entries: The Galaxy Book Pro, Galaxy Book Pro 360 and the Galaxy Book Ultra. Each brings Samsung’s flavours to a different class of laptops. However, they focus on bringing a revolutionary user experience to the thin and light category of laptops.

The Galaxy Book Pro brings either a 14-inch or 16-inch display to the traditional clamshell laptop form factor. The Galaxy Book Pro 360 brings a larger 16-inch display complete with S Pen functionality. Finally, the Galaxy Book Ultra is a 16-inch beast looking to find its home with creators. The three laptops have a simplistic design that emphasises minimalism and functionality. This design approach allows Samsung to have a series of laptops that are incredibly thin and light with the largest – the Ultra – coming in at only 16.5mm thick and weighing 1.79kgs.

The Galaxy Books will be coming with the latest 13th Generation Intel Core processors. Samsung has supercharged their Galaxy Book Ultra with configurations supporting the Core i7 and Core i9 with up to 32GB of RAM. Together with these, the Ultra will also feature configurations with either the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX4050 Laptop GPU. The Pro and Pro 360, on the other hand, will take advantage of the integrated Intel Xe Graphics.

Samsung Galaxy Book 04 — Source: Samsung

All the laptops come equipped with a 16:10 Dynamic AMOLED Display with support for up to a 3K display with a resolution of 2880×1800. The display also sports a 120Hz refresh rate with a 500nit peak brightness. It’s also VESA ClearMotion Ratio and VESA Display HDR TrueBlack 500 certified. In addition, the Galaxy Book Series will also come with studio-quality dual mics with ambient noise cancellation. They also come with a quad-speaker setup with two 5W woofers and two 2W tweeters for a more immersive audio experience.

When it comes to ports, the laptops come with a universal USB-C charger, microSD card slot, USB Type-A (v3.2), headphone and mic combo input, Thunderbolt 4 enabled USB-C ports and an HDMI port. They also ship with an integrated FHD webcam.

Software to Complement the Power

In addition to the hardware, Samsung has its eyes focused on providing a uniquely Samsung experience when it comes to their laptop lineup. The laptops will be able to take advantage of Galaxy Book Smart Switch which allows you to copy all your data from your old PC over to your Galaxy Book. You’ll also be able to leverage your Samsung account to sign in with Single Sign On (SSO). Your passwords are also securely stored in Samsung Pass.

If you’re working on the go, you’ll probably be utilising Link to Windows to connect and control your smartphone from your laptop. In addition, with the latest updates to the app, you’ll be able to automatically turn on your phone’s Hotspot feature with Auto Hotspot. Samsung is also bringing the ability to synchronise your recent websites with your laptop. The most useful feature will, of course, be Multi Control which allows you to seamlessly transition between your phone, tablet or laptop. In addition, you can even use your Galaxy Tab as a second screen.

Pricing & Availability

The Galaxy Book laptops will not be available in Malaysia. However, they will be available in global markets starting in Q2 2023.

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Samsung Unpacks The Galaxy S23 Series

February 2, 2023 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

It’s that time again, Samsung has just unveiled their new lineup of flagships – the Galaxy S23 series. The new S23 series follows its predecessor in more than just the design – there are also three devices in the lineup. You’re going to quickly realise that that’s a theme that will be recurring throughout the series.

Like previous years, the Galaxy S23 series will come with a vanilla Galaxy S23, the S23+ and the Note-successor Galaxy S23 Ultra. This year, however, it seems like Samsung has chosen to focus on the Galaxy S23 Ultra rather than its two siblings. The vanilla Galaxy S23 and the S23+ seem to have a lot more in common with the S22 than we’re used to.

Let’s start off with what’s changing across the board, the first and biggest update coming to the series is its new processor. This time, Samsung hasn’t been coy about it. Instead, globally, the S23 series will be coming with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GALAXY. This is a customised processor built specifically for Galaxy smartphones. Prepare to see more of the “Snapdragon for GALAXY” in this year’s Galaxy lineup. In addition to this, the Galaxy S23 series will be coming with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with increased colour accuracy, a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. This comes in a 6.1-inch size on the S23, 6.3-inch in the plus and 6.8-inch in the Ultra.

Is the Galaxy S23 Series Continuing an Iconic Design?

When it comes to the design of the S23 series, the series drops the iconic contour cut design from the Galaxy S22 and S22+ in this year’s iterations. Samsung claims that it’s doing this for the uniformity of design across all three variants of the S23 series. To achieve this uniformity, they’ve opted to adopt the minimalistic design language of the S22 Ultra – which has more or less been recycled for the S23 Ultra.

However, there are some iterative changes that are being introduced. As mentioned, the contour cut camera cutout is no more. Instead, the back is totally uniform with each camera sensor being highlighted by a silver ring. The same design is used across the series. The Galaxy S23 Ultra is slightly more different with the design being flattened out to enlarge the flat surface of the 6.8-inch display to take advantage of the S Pen.

Galaxy S23 Ultra Focused Leaving the S23 & S23+ Behind – at least in Hardware

The new series is very heavily Ultra focused. The Galaxy S23 and S23+ are more or less the same devices we’ve seen in the S22 and S22+. The only difference aside from the new processor is the improved selfie camera which comes in at 12 megapixels and the larger batteries – 3,900mAh in the S23 and 4,700mAh in the S23+. Aside from that, they come with the same 10-megapixel telephoto and 12-megapixel ultrawide sensors we’ve seen in the S22 and S22+.

The Galaxy S23 Utlra, on the other hand, comes with a brand new 200-megapixel sensor complemented by a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera, 10-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and 10-megapixel telephoto camera with 10x optical zoom. The new camera setup – particularly the 200-megapixel adaptive pixel sensor – comes with improved pixel binning. The new sensor combines 16 pixels into a single pixel when taking photos. Samsung is calling this “Super Quad Pixel”. This gives better light sensitivity and contrast while giving the AI more information for better bokeh and nightography. With the improved pixel binning, the AI is able to discern between features like skin, eyes and hair better and more accurately. It also allows for better autofocus as it allows the AI to use a larger 4×4 grid with more points of focus.

Stabilization on the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s camera has also been improved. The optical image stabilization (OIS) angles have been doubled from 1.5° to 3.0°. This is supposed to give the smartphone even better image and video stabilization. Keep in mind, this is a stabilization that comes from the hardware itself and not the software. Software-wise, the whole S23 series comes with improved VIDS. The improved VIDS is able to analyse and subdivide movement and recognise lighting conditions that allow for better software stabilization. The S23 series also comes with better multi-frame processing and AI.

A Focus on User Experience Starting with One UI 5.1

While the series is a little bit bland when it comes to hardware, Samsung promising a renewed focus starting with One UI 5.1. The new update to One UI will bring a new sense of personalisation which can be extended with apps like Good Lock.

One UI 5.1 brings a few new features including Modes and Routines. The new modes and routines feature allows users to string together settings, apps and even smart things devices into a “routine” or “mode”. This allows you to do things by simply saying “Hey Google” or “Hey Bixby” followed by the name of the routine or mode or even trigger it with an exercise or more.

Bixby Text Call is also coming for the ride. The new feature allows users to send text messages as replies to incoming calls. In addition to this feature, the S Pen functionality is extended to work in a series of Google Apps including Google Drive, Google Sheets and more. Users will also be able to collaborate more effectively with the Co-Edit feature in Samsung Notes over Google Meets.

Pricing & Availability

The Samsung Galaxy S23 series will be in Phantom Black, Cream, Green and Lavender. Prices for the S23 and S23+ start at MYR3,899 in Malaysia while the Ultra starts at MYR5,699.

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Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Coming on the 1^st February at Galaxy Unpacked!

January 11, 2023 Darwin Sucipto Leave a comment

This should come as almost no surprise. It is 2023 and that means that Samsung’s flagship, the Galaxy S22 series is going to be a year old soon. In the world of smartphones, a year-old means that the device is outdated. It is time for an update in the form of the Samsung Galaxy S23. While Apple has not and will not be launching their latest iPhone 14 series flagship smartphone until toward Q3 of 2023, Samsung’s upcoming flagship will compete directly with Apple’s best.

Samsung’s flagship for 2023 has been anticipated since the inception of their Galaxy S22 flagship series. That is also because everyone knows Samsung’s product cycle, like Apple’s. Of course, everyone is expecting a more powerful device than before every year.

Samsung’s latest smartphone is touted to have Qualcomm’s most powerful System on a Chip (SoC) yet. It will come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. You no longer get Samsung’s very own Exynos option since Samsung has given up on that idea. Still, that does not mean that Samsung might not inject their own flavour on to the high-end SoC. Rumours points to Samsung customizing and overclocking the GPU to make it even more powerful than the regular Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 you might find elsewhere.

Samsung’s mobile imaging department made some breakthroughs last year. They managed to manufacture a camera sensor that packs 200-Megapixels for smartphones. The sensor is a little larger than the regular mobile camera sensor, but it is still a feat to fit 200 million pixels in a tiny plate. Rumours points to the latest Samsung flagship packing that much pixel in their attached camera, at least for the S23 Ultra variant of the flagship, nearly double what their previous flagships pack.

In terms of design though, you can expect much of the same things from Samsung. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy S23 series to look pretty much like the Galaxy S22 series, just as the Galaxy S21 series. The Galaxy S23 Ultra will most likely share the same look as the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra instead of the S21 Ultra. It might still offer the S Pen attached within the body too.

There are still plenty of unknowns on Samsung’s upcoming 2023 flagships too. All we can do is wait for them to finally take the Galaxy S23 to stage on the 1^st of February 2023. For more information on Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event and their latest flagships, you can refer to their website.

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Samsung New Foldables, Galaxy Buds2 Pro & Galaxy Watch5 Series are Available for Pre-order in Malaysia

August 11, 2022 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Hot off the announcement of their new Galaxy Z Flip4 and the new Galaxy Z Fold4, Samsung Malaysia has also announced pre-order details for the foldable. You’ll be able to get your very own foldable smartphone. The new foldables are coming with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and ample RAM – 12GB in the Fold4 and 8GB in the Flip4.

The new smartphones will be available for pre-order starting on 10 August 2022, yes – that’s immediately after yesterday’s Unpacked event. Pre-ordering either the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 or the Galaxy Z Flip4 will get you an additional year of extended warranty worth MYR499 and 3 protective film replacements. This means that you’ll have peace of mind when it comes to the safety of your foldable smartphones. That’s in addition to the added protection and durability Samsung has given its new lineup of foldable smartphones.

In addition, pre-orders of the Flip4 will entitle you to an MYR450 e-voucher for the Samsung Online store. In addition, you will also get a free Flap Leather Cover worth MYR379. If you pre-order the Fold4, you will get an MYR650 e-voucher and a free Standing Cover with Pen worth MYR369.

Together with Samsung’s latest lineup of foldable smartphones, their new wearables are also going on pre-order. The Galaxy Watch5 is Samsung’s most powerful wearable yet with a more efficient BioActive sensor and an additional temperature sensor. The smartwatch is also a step into a new generation of wearables which caters not only to casual fitness enthusiasts but also to more serious semi-pro and pro athletes.

Pre-orders of either the 40mm or 44mm Bluetooth version of the Galaxy Watch5 will come with a free Hybrid Leather Band worth MYR149 while pre-orders of the 45mm Bluetooth version of the Galaxy Watch5 Pro will come with a free set of the Galaxy Buds Live worth MYR549. Both are also entitled to a 20% purchase-with-purchase (PWP) discount on the Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds2, or the Galaxy Buds2 Pro. Speaking of the Galaxy Buds2, that too is up for pre-order. If you do pre-order it, you will be entitled to a Galaxy Buds Cover worth MYR99.

The Pre-orders start on 10th August 2022 and ends on 1 September 2022. You’ll be able to pre-order your new device from Samsung Experience Stores, Authorised Partners and the Samsung Malaysia Online Store.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro Announced with Improved Features & Ergonomics

August 10, 2022 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Samsung is renewing its Galaxy Buds series with a new Pro version. The new Galaxy Buds2 Pro replaces the previous Galaxy Buds Pro as their top-of-the-line offering. It brings improved features and ergonomics.

The new Galaxy Buds2 Pro are slightly smaller and lighter. The Buds are 15% smaller than their predecessors. These design changes were done to make the Buds fit more securely and more comfortably when worn. They are more sustainable than ever before. Over 90% of the materials used in making the new Buds2 Pro are from recycled materials.

Together with the increased sustainability comes a whole host of new and improved features. The highlight of which is an increased fidelity in the audio streamed from your phones. The Galaxy Buds2 Pro comes with compatibility for Hi-Fi 24bit Audio. The higher audio fidelity comes with increased quality and clarity. Using Samsung’s new Seamless codec (SSC Hi-Fi), music streaming from your Galaxy device is more seamless than ever.

The Buds2 Pro continue to come with Intelligent Ambient Noise Cancellation (ANC) which allows users to drown out the world around them. However, if you need to speak, it pushes down the volume and allows you to hear what you’re saying. The custom coaxial 2 way speakers of the Buds2 Pro also give better audio quality with 360 Audio.

The Buds2 Pro also have improved connectivity with compatibility with SmartThings. You will be able to find your buds regardless of whether they are in their casing. In addition, the Buds2 Pro comes with compatibility with Samsung TVs allowing you to have a private viewing session. It will also be able to seamlessly switch between devices. Got a call coming in? The Buds2 Pro will automatically change to your smartphone to answer.

Pricing & Availability

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro will be available in Graphite, White and Bora Purple. It will retail for MYR899.

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Samsung’s New Streamlined Galaxy Watch5 series Brings Advanced Sensors &Tracking

August 10, 2022 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Samsung’s new Galaxy Watch5 series is a fresh new approach to how the company looks to differentiate its wearables. The lineup was once more geared towards being a middle point for technology buffs, fashionistas and fitness enthusiasts, now Samsung is redefining its outlook with the Galaxy Watch5. This year’s offering comes with two variants (so far): the Galaxy Watch5 and the Galaxy Watch5 Pro.

Both smartwatches are geared toward people looking to make sense and keep track of their health. Samsung has equipped the smartwatches with an updated BioActive sensor. Like its predecessor, the BioActive Sensor continues to come with a dedicated chip and the Optical Heart Rate and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis sensors. However, on the new Watch5 series, the sensor has an increased surface area with more direct contact with the user’s wrist. Thanks to this, you’ll be able to track your blood oxygenation, heart rate and even stress levels more accurately.

Together with improved measurements, users of the new Galaxy Watch5 series will also be able to more insights with the new Body Composition measurement tool. This tool takes a snapshot of the users’ health by breaking down the percentage of body weight which is your bones, fat and, of course, muscle mass. Using this information, Samsung’s Health app will then be able to recommend and tailor personalised workouts as well as track their progress towards their goals.

Like the Galaxy Watches before, the Watch5 and Watch5 Pro will both be able to track sleep. Additionally, they will be able to use the information from tracking and provide Sleep Scores and Profiles. This information can then be used to help users get more rested sleep. These Sleep Profiles will also be able to tie in with Samsung’s SmartThings platform and intelligently adjust and optimise your environment for better sleep. The new smartwatches also come with enhanced fall detection which notifies an emergency contact should the wearer stumble and fall.

The Galaxy Watch5 series comes with the new Exynos W920 dual-core processor which is clocked at 1.18 GHz. It also has 1.5GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. In addition to the BioActive Sensor, the smartwatches come equipped with an accelerometer, barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor and Light Sensor. The series is also rated with MIL-STD-810H durability and IP68 water and dust resistance.

Differentiating Enthusiasts & Pros

With all the similarities out of the way, the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro differentiate their users with one key feature: GPX. This feature allows you to plot your runs or routes for your workout. You will be able to download routes from your forums or share them with your friends. The maps can be uploaded directly from your phone or computer onto the Galaxy Watch5 Pro.

In addition, the Watch5 Pro comes with enhanced durability thanks to Sapphire Crystal and its durable titanium casing compared to the Armor Aluminium of the Watch5. Even its protruded bezel is designed to be more rugged and protect the display of the Galaxy Watch5 Pro. The Galaxy Watch5 Pro also comes with a more sporty D-Buckle Sport Band out of the box.

Pricing & Availability

The Galaxy Watch5 will be available in standard 40mm and larger 44mm sizes. The former will be available in Graphite, Pink Gold and Silver with Samsung’s signature Bora Purple straps. The larger 44mm size will be available in Graphite, Sapphire and Silver. Prices will start from MYR1,099 for the Bluetooth version.

The Galaxy Watch5 Pro will be able available in a single 45mm size in either Gray Titanium or Black Titanium. The Watch5 Pro will be priced from MYR1,899 for the Bluetooth version.

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Samsung’s New Galaxy Z Flip4 Launches with BESPOKE Customization

August 10, 2022 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is arguably the most popular foldable smartphone series to date. With the introduction of the Z Flip3 last year, the smartphone saw an increased adoption worldwide. Even in Malaysia, the foldable has found its space in the hands of users.

The Galaxy Z Flip4 builds on the successes of the Flip3; making smaller, minute changes to optimise durability and use features. The smartphone has a smaller footprint thanks mostly to its slimmer hinge and bezels. Aside from that, it would seem like the smartphone is the exact same device from last year. However, the smaller bezels and hinge contribute to a better in-hand feel and a more immersive user experience.

Flagship Class Specifications

This year’s Z Flip4 also comes with a top-of-the-line Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. This is paired with 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. Like previous entries into the Z Flip series, the Z Flip 4 will not be supporting additional memory with a microSD card.

When it comes to displays, the smartphone comes with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a 120Hz Adaptive refresh rate. The Infinity Flex Display comes with an FHD+ resolution of 2640×1080 pixels in a 22:9 aspect ratio. On the front cover, the display is a 1.9-inch Super AMOLED Display with a 260×512 pixel display.

On the camera front, the Galaxy Z Flip4 comes with a dual camera setup for its main shooter. This comes with a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera for its main sensor. This sensor has an f/1.8 aperture, 83˚ field of view and a 1.8μm pixel size. It is also equipped with Dual Pixel autofocus and optical image stabilization. This is complemented by a 12-megapixel Ultrawide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, 123˚ field of view and a 1.8μm pixel size. On the front is a 10-megapixel Selfie camera with an f2.4, 1.22μm pixel size and an 80˚ field of view.

The smartphone runs on a 3,700mAh battery which supports 25W super fast charging. Samsung is touting a 50% charge in 30 minutes. It also supports Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and Wireless Power Share. Similar to the Galaxy Z Fold4, the Z Flip4 comes with IPX8 water and dust resistance and has Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection.

Software and Features That Up the Ante

Of course, when it comes to the Z Flip4, it cannot only be about the specifications. Samsung has baked in a whole lot of features into the software this time around. Many of these features made their debut with the Galaxy S22 series and continue to be included in the Z Flip4’s OneUI 4.1.1.

One such feature is Nightography. The feature, powered by Galaxy AI brings a whole new meaning to night photography on Samsung devices. It allows stunning photos to be taken in dark, low-light situations. Galaxy AI takes multiple exposures and composites them into a stunning final image.

Together with that hallmark camera feature, the Galaxy Z Flip4 is also introducing FlexCam. FlexCam allows users to use the camera in multiple different orientations and angles thanks to the hinge of the Z Flip4. In addition, users are also able to hold the smartphone like a handicam for better angles and control while shooting. It also allows you to take photos and videos hands-free.

Personalise Your Own BESPOKE Edition Galaxy Z Flip4

After what looks to be a successful staged introduction of their BESPOKE edition, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 will launch with BESPOKE customisation in select countries. For the first time, it will be available in Malaysia as well.

The Galaxy Z Flip4 BESPOKE Edition will offer custom designs of the smartphone. Users will be able to choose from a selection of glass backs, fronts and frame options. Users will be able to choose from Black, Silver, or Gold frames and Yellow, White, Navy, Khaki or Red face and back plates depending on your region. There are a total of 75 combinations available for the BESPOKE Edition.

Pricing & Availability

The Galaxy Z Flip4 will be available in four colours off the shelf: Bora Purple, Blue, Pink Gold and Graphite. Users will be able to t choose between 128GB, 256GB and 512GB versions. The BESPOKE Edition will only be available in 256GB. Prices are as follows:

Model	RRP
Galaxy Z Flip4 (128GB)	RM4,099
Galaxy Z Flip4 (256GB)	RM4,399
Galaxy Z Flip4 (512GB)	RM4,899
Galaxy Z Flip4 Bespoke Edition^[1] (256GB)	RM4,599

[1] Galaxy Z Flip4 Bespoke Edition is exclusively available on samsung.com/my

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