Here then are the highlights of the report: Everyone stumbles… The global smartphone market fell by 14 percent in the quarter as compared to Q2 2019, one of its most steep falls in recent times. Shipments fell from 331.8 million units in Q2 2019 to 284.7 million units in Q2 2020. India, the third-largest market in the world, went down by 48 percent while even the partially open Chinese market fell by 7 percent....
The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are a pair of 2018’s highly anticipated devices, with at least one key change that should elevate the design above its predecessors, and clamp down on previous complaints. We’re expecting Samsung to announce the two new flagship smartphones in February, and the handsets even went through the FCC recently, suggesting that early arrival could indeed pan out. And now, thanks to a user over on the Chinese social network Weibo, we’ve got a rumored first look at both handsets out in the wild....
This then is the possible scene in Samsung’s boardroom in mid-2017. “Guys, we need to start speccing out the S9 for Spring 2018. People already seem to love the S8 as it is… What can we add?” “Faster chipset? Check. Better camera? Check – loads of plans in this department. Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos? Check. Give the design a facelift in terms of stronger materials and dimensions? Check. OK, we’re done?...
Samsung announced dnesday a new “nk ” model will first come to South Korea before it heads to other markets. It didn’t specify if the model would make it to the U.S., though it would make sense given Samsung’s large footprint here. The option joins Black Onyx, atinum, ite arl, Silver Titanium as the other options. If this has piqued your curiosity, check out our full review of the Galaxy S7 S7 ge....
Recently, we have seen anonymity app Sarahah has become the trending stuff on the web. It took the internet by storm when its popularity increased exponentially. Almost everyone from teenagers to adults are using Sarahah app to receive “anonymous” feedback from their friends and relatives. Now the reports from The Intercept throws light on another part of the Sarahah app. According to Zachary Julian, Sarahah is collecting the private information from its users....
But you typically must earn a college degree to access STEM’s most lucrative jobs. Many students rely on loans to pay for college. The Education Data Initiative reports the average student loan debt totals almost $37,700. To reduce your costs, you can apply for federal student aid, state programs, or STEM scholarships. Below you can find numerous merit, academic, and identity-based scholarships for STEM students. We have separated them into lists for each STEM category....
The Suaoki G 500 is currently available via an Indiegogo campaign. Apart from including a 500 watt-hour battery pack, the power station also offers a variety of outlets for plugging in devices. The Suaoki G 500 offers two standard AC outlets, two quick-charging USB-A ports, USB-C port, two 12-volt DC ports and a 12-volt carport. The numerous ports and the large battery life should essentially keep you covered for the entire camping trip....
A bug has been found in 79 different popular router models that let hackers remotely take over your devices. Tap or click here for the complete list of affected routers and how to protect your network. Phones are targets, too. Tap or click here for a specialized app that will tell you if your iPhone has been hacked. Although you’re frustrated over recent national events, it’s no time to let your guard down....
A video played at the event which showed the robot performing basic tasks such as carrying packages around an office and watering a plant. Optimus is being designed to be a capable robot that can be manufactured in high volumes – millions of units, according to Musk. Second, Tesla brought out a prototype that was fully assembled and resembled what the potential final unit would look like. This prototype looked more like what was advertised at last year’s event with a sleek and futuristic design....
Small businesses that don’t accept card payments are potentially missing out on additional revenue. For many, the fears of card compliance, customer data protection, and expensive card processing fees are well-founded. Fortunately, there are a variety of best credit card readers for small business that are affordable, scalable, and simple to set up. They take care of most of the issues that may be holding you back from accepting credit and debit cards so you can focus on selling your product to the largest market possible....
First, though, you need to find the best compact camera for your needs. Will you be using it for vlogging? Do you need a camera to take photos while you travel? Or, do you want special features like zoom and filters built right in? That is where ZDNET comes in. We have scoured the market to find the best compact cameras available so you can get to photographing. More: The 6 best cameras: Up your photography gameWhat is a DSLR camera and which are the best?...
For most people, the best credit cards for bad credit are secured credit cards. A low credit score indicates high credit risk, so the cash deposit you put down guarantees the credit line which lowers the issuer’s risk level. However unsecured cards also exist for consumers with bad credit. In exchange for the credit line, they tend to offset their risk level by adding fees. Each of the credit cards below have flexible credit requirements so you don’t need a good credit score to qualify....
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Samsung has a positive streak with the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and the Galaxy Note 8, and it will look to capitalize on that next year. As such, there is a lot riding on the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, which are expected to be next year’s new flagship smartphones. Now, VentureBeat has a report aiming to shed some light on what people can expect to find when those phones are announced in the early part of 2018....
As the name suggests, the tablet has a 10.5-inch IPS display up front with a resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels and a healthy 76.3% screen to body ratio. As the device is primarily intended for media consumption, Samsung has also included quad speakers with support for Dolby Atmos which it claims will provide a “3D surround sound experience”. The rear camera on the tablet is an 8MP unit with an aperture of f/1....
For Samsung, jumping into a new market is second nature, and that’s why no one was shocked when word initially broke regarding the company’s upcoming virtual reality effort. Starting with some sparse information and a registered trademark, before we ultimately saw a leaked press render of the device in question, the picture is starting to come together for Gear VR. Now, based on an exclusive report from SamMobile, we get our first look at the application that will go along with the Gear VR....
The M70B is everything you need in a two-in-one system for working – and streaming – from home. You can use the 43-inch UHD screen to work on important documents during the day. No need to connect a PC to it; you can remotely access another PC, use Microsoft office software, and connect other Samsung devices to get your work done. Take meetings from the slim camera built into the front screen, too....
The Korean IT publication ET News recently published an article saying that the GS4 Mini isn’t going to launch in South Korea. Buried in that article was this little nugget: I was expecting this phone to be announced at the end of May, so I’m a little upset we’ll have to wait until early June, but that’s not really a big deal. What I want to focus on is the processor....
Not to be deterred by the poor sales of the original Galaxy Camera, Samsung has gone ahead and unveiled its successor – the Galaxy Camera 2. Like its predecessor, the Galaxy Camera 2 boasts a 16MP BSI camera with a 1/2.33-inch sensor size, accompanied by an LED flash. Even the zooming range stays the same at 21x. However, the updated ISP and software algorithms means that the Galaxy Camera 2 should be able to produce better pictures than its predecessor....
Either way, wireless charging is here to stay, and the Stuffcool WC510 wireless charger is an accessory you must consider if your phone supports wireless charging. It comes with a minimal design, support for Qi charging technology, up to 10W of output, a USB-C port and a phone-stand design which is more practical than the lay-flat design of generic wireless chargers. Let’s talk about all these aspects in detail....
