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Samsung previews foldable ‘clamshell’ smartphone
Samsung has teased a new type of foldable smartphone where the screen folds in half in the same fashion as “flip phones” made popular in the early 2000s. The technology giant previewed the concept design at its annual developer conference, held in California. Pioneering foldable technology, to open up innovative user experiences. #SDC19 #SamsungEvent Learn…
Samsung fingerprint scanner unlocked with screen protector
Samsung has confirmed it is investigating a security flaw which could allow any fingerprint to unlock its Galaxy S10 when a third-party screen protector is used. The technology giant said it would issue a software patch to fix the issue. The flaw was first spotted by a British woman who found her husband was able…
Is Google Pixel 4 smartphone good enough to sway buyers?
The new Google Pixel 4 smartphone has impressed experts and analysts but some believe star features like the camera may not be enough to lure people away from Apple and Samsung’s stronghold. The firm revealed the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL on Tuesday, boasting its ability to take astronomical photos of the night sky…
iPhone 11 cameras welcome but lack of 5G could harm sales, says expert
The new line-up of iPhone 11 handsets has exceeded expectations but a lack of 5G support could limit the Apple products’ appeal and sales, according to one industry analyst. Ru Bhikha, mobiles expert at uSwitch.com, said that although there was no expectation of a major iPhone revamp this year, the newest devices and their focus…
‘Lessons learnt’ from Samsung Galaxy Fold delay
Lessons have been learnt following the delay of the Samsung Galaxy Fold because of screen issues, a senior UK executive for the manufacturer has said. Conor Pierce, corporate vice president of Samsung UK and Ireland said he hoped the technology giant could now focus on developing future versions of the device. Samsung first revealed the…
Foldable Huawei Mate X ‘may launch next month’
Huawei’s foldable Mate X smartphone could go on sale as early as next month, chief executive Richard Yu has said. Speaking at the IFA technology show in Berlin on Friday, Mr Yu said the delayed phone could be released globally “maybe next month”. “The manufacturing of this display is not only very expensive but also…
Delayed Samsung Galaxy Fold to go on sale on September 6
Samsung has confirmed that its delayed Galaxy Fold will finally go on sale on Friday in South Korea, and other countries including the UK in the weeks that follow. The Korean firm said it had improved the “design and construction” of the foldable device ahead of its launch. Initially unveiled earlier this year and originally…
Samsung announces first mid-range 5G smartphone
Samsung has unveiled a new Galaxy A90 5G-enabled mid-range smartphone, which the company hopes will enable more people to access 5G. The new Galaxy A90 5G has been announced ahead of the IFA technology trade show in Berlin, which opens later this week. The first 5G networks began rolling out in the UK earlier this…
IFA 2019: What to expect from technology convention
New smartphones, wearables and smart home gadgets will be unveiled later this week when the IFA 2019 technology convention takes place in Berlin. The annual trade show, which will host more than 1,800 companies and is expected to attract more than 200,000 visitors, will be used by the likes of Samsung, Huawei, Sony and LG…
Underwater highways to become common claims Samsung report
Self-cleaning homes and flying taxis will be commonplace by 2069, a new Samsung report into life in the future predicts... Underwater highways, hoverboard-based sports and holidays in space will be available in 50 years’ time, a new report on the future of technology has predicted. The report also predicts the mass-scale production of 3D-printed organs,…