Samsung is already preparing the second generation version of its Galaxy Fold foldable smartphone despite the first version still not being available to consumers, according a The Elec report. The second generation Galaxy Fold will reportedly use the same in-folding technology as its predecessor, and will feature an 8-inch display and S Pen. Samsung has already requested its S Pen-making partner to make components for an S Pen that would fit inside the second Galaxy Fold, according to the South Korean tech news outlet.Suppliers for the Galaxy Fold have also been given a 'stand by' order from Samsung, which means they can start production and supply right away after a launch date is set, with production expected to begin around August. The report also added that the second generation Galaxy Fold will be unveiled in December at the earliest, with a commercial launch planned for sometime next year. See also: Galaxy Fold - What went wrong? The original Galaxy … [Read more...] about Samsung is preparing 8-inch Galaxy Fold with S Pen: Report
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Samsung patents S Pen featuring built-in camera with optical zoom
With its Galaxy Note 9, Samsung brought Bluetooth functionality to its celebrated S Pen, allowing users to use the stylus as a long-range shutter button – perfect for taking selfies and group photos from a distance.Now, it appears that Samsung is looking to expand the S Pen's photo taking functionality with the inclusion of a built-in camera, according to a patent that was officially granted today by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.As reported by Patently Mobile, the patent, which was originally filed in February of 2017, involves an "electric pen device" with an "optical system including a lens and an image sensor", allowing a camera to be "controlled from the external electronic device." You can check out the various drawings and diagrams from the submission in Patently Mobile's tidy graphic below.Optical zoom functionality has long been considered an obstacle for phone manufacturers, due to the added thickness it brings to a handset's form … [Read more...] about Samsung patents S Pen featuring built-in camera with optical zoom
Samsung launches S Pen SDK for Galaxy Note 9
Samsung launched its S Pen software developer kit for the Galaxy Note9 in a bid to get third party software providers to buy into the stylus and enterprise possibilities.The company tipped its plans for the S Pen SDK when it launched the Note9. As a refresher the S Pen for the Galaxy Note 9 uses Bluetooth Low-Energy so the stylus can be used as a remote control for presentations and operating the camera. For Samsung's Galaxy Note 9, the S Pen game plan revolves around making the stylus a more natural and meaningful to interact with apps and the smartphone. Samsung's S Pen also has an opportunity given that Apple didn't add Apple Pencil support to its latest line of iPhones--XS, XS Max and XR. iPhone XS Max review: The iPhone's future is big and bright | iPhone XS Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9: We compare the big phones | CNET Note 9 review and where to buy vs. iPhone XS Max and where to buyThe SDK documentation highlights how the S Pen's remote control functions can work and be … [Read more...] about Samsung launches S Pen SDK for Galaxy Note 9
Samsung’s S Pen is fantastic, but Bixby is another good reason to buy the Galaxy Note 9
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is a stunning smartphone and the longer I use it the more essential it becomes to my optimal productivity. I've focused on the utility of the S Pen, but over the past week I've spent time focusing on another unique Samsung feature, Bixby. top picks The 10 best smartphones of 2018 CES and MWC are over and it's time to clear the dust and see what smartphones are leading the pack this year. Read More In most of my articles where I discuss Samsung products, I've panned Bixby as a weakness of a Samsung phone or watch. Samsung has included a dedicated button on its flagship phones for Bixby and most reviewers and Samsung users seem to disable or reprogram that button.Full review here: Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Big battery,superb S Pen experience power productivity After finally spending some dedicated time with Bixby, I want to say I am sorry for being so harsh about it in past writing. Bixby is often comapred to Apple's Siri, Google Assistant, Microsoft … [Read more...] about Samsung’s S Pen is fantastic, but Bixby is another good reason to buy the Galaxy Note 9
One month with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Glorious S Pen functionality, long battery life, and reliable performance
top picks The 10 best smartphones of 2018 CES and MWC are over and it's time to clear the dust and see what smartphones are leading the pack this year. Read More I started using an evaluation Galaxy Note 9, see my full review, on 9 August and just past a month of use with it and my own phone. There has not been a single day that the phone has not impressed me and there is still more to discover as I continue exploring all of its capabilities.When our 10 best smartphones list was updated a few weeks ago, the Note 9 made its way to the top. We know that Apple will announce a few phones this week and given everything we know, the Galaxy Note 9 is likely to keep that top spot with one of the best devices for business.. As I look back over the last month of use and towards the future, here are nine things I love about the Galaxy Note 9:S Pen: The S Pen has always been the key differentiator for Note fans and with the Note 8 I was using it quite a bit for easy navigation and text … [Read more...] about One month with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Glorious S Pen functionality, long battery life, and reliable performance