Author: Ewan Spence / Source: Forbes
Taking a look back at seven days of news and headlines across the world of Android, this week’s Android Circuit includes the Galaxy Note 9 release date, specifications and details on the new phablet, the massive camera on the Galaxy S10 leaks, details on the budget Galaxy S10, Nokia 5.
1 Plus details leak, Sony launching the new Xperia XA2 Plus, more BlackBerry Key2 reviews, Oppo arriving in the UK, and Android P’s ‘ask me anything’ details.Android Circuit is here to remind you of a few of the many things that have happened around Android in the last week (and you can find the weekly Apple news digest here).
Galaxy Note 9 Launch And Release Dates
Everyone is expecting the Galaxy Note 9 will be launched at Samsung’s upcoming ‘Unpacked’ event on August 7th, but when will it be available in stores? It looks like the retail release will be earlier than expected, SamMobile suggested this week:
The Galaxy Note 9 may go up for sale on August 24… That would make the time between the Note 9’s announcement and release date smaller than it was last year for the Galaxy Note 8. The Galaxy Note 8 was unveiled on August 23 and hit retail three weeks later on September 15th. According to the report, sluggish Galaxy S9 sales are the reason Samsung decided to go with August 24 instead of August 31 after some deliberation.
I’ve taken a look at what the date implies and how it fits in with Samsung’s use of the Note 9 to act as a blocker for the South Korean company in the fight against iOS-powered devices:
the Galaxy Note range has moved away from being a revolutionary device that was used as a testbed for Samsung’s latest technology – including elements like the S-Pen stylus and the curved ‘edge’ displays – towards a more tactical product that allows the Galaxy S flagship to be the lead handset from the company while the Note series runs interference against the Apple iPhone by capturing digital column inches, featuring in comparison articles, and giving those who are tending to Android over iOS a new handset to consider.
Read the full analysis here on Forbes.
The Colorful Galaxy Note 9
With the Note 9 following an iterative path in regards new technology, Samsung will be spicing up the options available to customers with a number of new colors for the phablet. I looked at the cosmetic approach to the Galaxy sales:
Putting aside the Note’s own fan base, how can you bring new users to the phablet? How can you bring in more than the productivity-focused users to the Note platform? It appears that Samsung is going to take the path of least resistance and go for the soft underbelly of modern smartphone marketing. It’s going to offer the handset in a number of new and exciting colors
More here on Forbes, although do note that Samsung is not alone here, Apple is also looking to add some color to 2018’s iPhone range.
Five Cameras For The Expensive Galaxy S10
While the Note 9 runs interference with its iterative update, the Galaxy S10 is expected to push the technological boundaries and return the South Korean company to the top of the smartphone stack. With imaging one of the key areas, the inclusion of five camera lenses on the premium model is sure to be a key feature. Gordon Kelly highlights the new changes:
In a new report, historically accurate Korean site The Bell reveals Samsung will equip the Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10 Plus with four and five cameras respectively.
The Bell says both models will have triple rear cameras and while the Galaxy S10 will have just one front facing camera, the Galaxy S10 Plus will have two. Such a move would once again drive Samsung to the forefront of…
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