Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Launched as the Best Phone in 2022

Samsung latest generation of Galaxy S flagship is official. Galaxy S22 lineup includes the vanilla S22 the S22+ and S22 Ultra which is now most if not most powerful phone in the world.

Main upgrade include Samsung flashy new chipset the Exynos 2200 which is made in collaboration with AMD and its RDNA 2 graphics.

The RDNA 2 technology also powers current most powerful gaming consoles on the market, namely the Playstation 5 and XBox series X.

The Exynos 2200 models will hit the global market but Chinese and American will get Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 version.

Battery and Price:

Samsung has finally lifted the 25W fast charging barrier. The S22 Ultra has support for 45W wired charging on its 5,000 mAh battery as well as 15W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has a starting price $1300 which Rs. 227,000.

Specifications:

Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 USA/China , Samsung Exynos 2200 (International)

CPU: Octa-core (1×2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.50 GHz Cortex - A510) International Octa-core (1×3.00 GHz Cortex - X2 & 3×2.50 GHz Cortex - A510) - USA/China

GPU: Xclipse 920 - International Adreno 730 - USA/China

OS : Android 12, One UI 4.1

Supported Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE  5G

Display: 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X with 1440×3080 pixels resolution; 120Hz refresh rate HDR10+ , 12 bit colors.

Memory:

RAM: 8GB , 12GB

Internal: 128GB , 256GB , 512 GB , 1TB

Card Slot: No

Camera:

Rear (Quad) : 108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide) , 1/1.33" , 0.8um, Dual Pixel PDAF , Laser AF, OIS,

10MP , f/4.9, 230mm (persiscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12um dual pixel PDAF , OID, 10x optical zoom.

10 MP, f2.4, 70mm (telephoto) 1/3.52" , 1.12um, dual pixel PDAF, OID, 3x optical zoom.

12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide) 1/2.55" , 1.4 um, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video.

Front: 40 MP

Colors: N/A

Fingerprint Sensor: Under display ( Ultrasonic) 

Battery: 5,000 mAh , 45W fast charging, fast wireless charging, reverse wireless charging.

Price: $ 1300

Samsung to Launch Triple Camera Galaxy A7

Samsung is reportedly holding an event today in Karachi where the company might be launching the latest addition to A series, Galaxy A7 2018 which will also be company’s first phone to come with a triple camera setup on its back.

The device has already been announced globally by the Korean giant while the regional releases will follow soon. It is also set to launch in India tomorrow which strongly hints that the phone could get launched today in Pakistan.

The triple camera, being the major highlight, got its recognition with the Huawei P20 Pro and now Samsung is entering this market where mobile photography holds a mile-stone importance and eyes to rival the triple camera flagship from its competitor, Huawei.

Its predecessor, Galaxy A7 2017 was launched around Rs.55000 but came with a lower spec sheet, including a single camera. So we expect the Galaxy A7 2018 to launch at approximately Rs. 60,000 or more.

It will have all the contemporary trendy features like a big screen and a narrow aspect ratio for better handling. However, Samsung has still not embraced the notch which might be refreshing for notch haters to see.

The device will have a premium glass design and sport a 6-inch Super AMOLED display, an octa-core processor clocked at a frequency of 2.2GHz accompanied by 6GB of RAM and128GB of internal storage.

The triple camera will be aligned vertically on the top left rear corner and will include a 24MP main sensor with f/1.7 which will improve the quality of the image by combining four pixels in one in low light conditions.

Along with the main sensor will be a 5MP depth sensor with a f/2.2 aperture for giving your images a better bokeh effect. The third lens will be an 8MP ultra-wide sensor with a f/2.4 aperture in order to capture photos with 120 degrees field of view.

Seeing the pictures of the device, you might wonder about the fingerprint scanner. Samsung has put the scanner in a rather peculiar place, side of the phone. However, we are yet to see its usability in real life.

Samsung aims to launch foldable phone with 7" screen

Samsun is keen to be the first to launch proper foldable phone with single, uinterruptable screen, calim insiders. This should happen early next year and the company believes this will reinvigorate the demand for high priced phones.

It won't happen right away though. When the Samsung prototype codenamed "Winner" goes to retail, it will reportedly target gamers first an audience that is less price sensitive than most. It will cost at least $1,500 (USD: Fifteen Hundred Only), likely more than that.

The display measures 7" when open but folds like a wallet for portability say people who have seen the prototype. The display goes on the inside of the fold, so there is a secondary display that covers the front when folded to show notification and the amin camera is on the "back".

Samsung reportedly aims for wider adoption of its foldable phones in the second half of 2019 when presumeably prices will be saner.

They will stand as the third flagship line, next to the Galaxy S and Note.

Company execs see this as one of the biggest revolutions in smartphone designs in many years and have the project a priority for Samsung.

Rumors often mention another Samsung project  a smart speaker. That one is condenamed Lux and insiders say will likely launch alongside the Galaxy Note 9. It will be marketed as a high end music player with a $300 price.

It will be voice contrlled and will reportedly have the ability to direct sound beaming it to a specific person in the room. It will be powered by Bixby, naturally.

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Samsung Galaxy A8+ review/specifications

 

Samsung did well last year with it's A series by releasing three different models- the A3, the A5 and the A7. However, it has decided to shake things around a bit this year by only releasing the A8 and the A8+._
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With those model numbers, it appears that Samsung wants to target the top of the mid-end range. This is a space where "flagship killers" such as the OnePlus 5T and Nokia 8 exist, offering flagship specs at a much more affordable price. But for Samsung, that is a double-edged sword because it wants to sell flagships like the Galaxy S8.

Thus, for all intents and purposes, the Galaxy A8+, is a toned down flagship. It comes with compromises, but is an excellent phone in many regards. It's pricing is what will determines it's fate.

Samsung Galaxy A8+ price:

The Samsung Galaxy A8+ was announced in UAE in mid January and went on sale immediately after that. Samsung has priced the Galaxy A8+ at AED 1,999 while the Galaxy A8 is a bit lower at AED 1,799. Both these prices exclude VAT.

The Samsung Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A8+ are also available through du at zero upfront with it's postpaid plans.

Design:

Going for premium looks, the Galaxy A8+ follows Samsung's glass and metal design language. The glass back feels slightly different than the S8 which prevented the A8+ from slipping out of our hands. But like most glass phones, expect to clean it frequently to wipe out fingerprint marks that it attracts easily.

The design on the A8+ is not only premium but also quite solid. A glass body is, of course, prone to cracking, but the A8+ feels like a very well-built smartphone in your hands. It's got a flagship-feel to it, which the OnePlus 5T lacks.

Giving us a taste of what to expect with the upcoming Galaxy S9, Samsung has moved the rectangular fingerprint sensor below the camera on the back. While this makes it easier to get to than the Galaxy S8, we prefer circular scanners on phones. It's not a glaring fault though and we did get used to it eventually.

The Galaxy A8+ has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance which is great and so is the presence of the 3.5mm audio jack, which is placed at the bottom next to the USB Type-C charging port.
The dual SIM tray sits on the left below the volume buttons while the power switch is on the right along with the interestingly positioned speaker grill above it. And to the delight for some, no dedicated Bixby key either.

Display:

 

The Galaxy A8+ has a 6-inch 18.5:9 AMOLED display, with 2.5D curved glass on top. As a result, the display appears to merge into the frame, giving it an immersive and a premium look.
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Like most Samsung panels, it's bright and colorful, albeit noticeably oversaturated making the colors pop more than they naturally should. Samsung does allow you to switch to a more natural color setting if you prefer that. Brightness levels are good enough to be used outdoors in the Dubai sun but obviously not as good as the Galaxy Note 8.

The resolution on the Galaxy A8 and A8+ is 1080 x 2220 which is slightly lower than what is found on the Galaxy S8 and S8+. For most, this won't be noticeable at all. Viewing angles are also fine- though there is a slight blue tint when you tilt the screen, though nowhere near the levels we've noticed on the LG V30+. Source

Nokia unveils its new slate of Android smartphones

Nokia unveils its new slate of Android smartphones starting at 85$.

Nokia-in its newest iteration as a licensed based of HMD is a long way off its glory days, the years when it not only set the place for innovation in the mobile phone market but also led its as the world biggest handset maker. The company took its latest step in rebuilding itself as it unveiled a slate of android smartphones, The Nokia 1, the Nokia 6, Nokia 7 plus and Nokia 8 Sirocco with the cheaper of these the Nokia 1 coming at 85$ and new feature phone.

The new handsets come as the company said that it sold 70 million devices in 2017 across its 11 models, year one of its comeback strategy. “Being a challenger and smaller player, market share is not the most important thing for us to grasp right now,” said Pekka Rantala, EVP and CMO of HMD Global said in an interview. “But we sold more than 70 million Nokia phones in 2017 – including all models. We have high ambitions but this figure was higher for us than we expected.”

The company currently has over 100 retail partners and the plan is to expand that to more this year.

“This time last year, we started our journey with huge expectations from fans and a massive responsibility to deliver on the legacy of one of the most innovative brands in our space,” Florian Seiche, CEO of HMD Global, said in a statement. “Since then we have reintroduced well-loved icons, forged partnerships with friends old and new and delivered our pure, secure and up-to-date Android experience across our smartphone portfolio. Last year we shipped over 70 million Nokia phones.”

The smartphones getting lauched today are notable for how closely they are tied to Google’s Android, with Nokia joining Google’s Android One partnership program as part of today’s news — and in the case of the pared-down Nokia 1, using Android Go.

Its unique spin, the company says, will be in the craftsmanship of the hardware itself.

In the absence of a distinctively different operating system and any alternative to what is already on the market software-wise, it will be interesting to see whether this is enough to motivate the masses who are new to Nokia phones an brand loyalists from the old days.

The flagship of the range, the Nokia 8 Sirocco, will retail for €749 and will include Dual-Sight, Zeiss optics, Nokia spatial audio, and a curved glass finish around a stainless-steel frame, with a measurement of 2mm at the edge, using edge-to-edge pOLED 2K 5.5-inch display. Nokia claims the stainless steel frame is 2.5 times stronger than 6000 series aluminium. It also features wireless charging and a way to log into the phone using facial recognition.

The Nokia 7 Plus, priced at €399, is being positioned with its camera features in the forefront, with a 12MP Zeiss optics — significantly, marking the return of Zeiss to Nokia devices after having a long-time collaboration with the brand when Nokia was still making its phones itself — for its primary camera and a secondary 13MP camera with 2x optical zoom.

The front camera has adaptive sensor technology for low-light conditions, and a new feature called “pro camera” on all Zeiss optics where you can modify the aperture and other features and see previews before taking the pictures, along with a new imagine suite that lets you include AR-type lenses as well as animated characters.

It is built on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Mobile Platform with a two-day battery life and comes in Black/Copper and White/Copper.

The Nokia 6, meanwhile, will retail for €279 when it goes on sale in April, and is a new version of the phone it announced previously. The new features include faster processing power (60 percent faster, HMD says) and a more durable body, made from a block of 6000 series aluminum, along with Zeiss optics, USB-C fast-charging and Android Oreo as part of the Android One program. Another two notable features are wireless charging, as well as the ability now to unlock your phone using your face — two details that it seems are now becoming standard in mobile devices.

It’s built on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Mobile Platform and comes in Black/Copper, White/Iron and Blue/Gold, with two configurations of 3GB RAM/32GB ROM, and later 4GB RAM/64GB ROM.

Finally, the Nokia 1 is the company’s low-end smartphone, with a very reasonable price of $85 at retail when it goes on sale in April. It’s marketed as “smartphone essentials” — which in this case is Android Oreo Go Edition — the version of Android that is optimised for phones with memory of 1GB or less. On the outside, the phone comes with a series of Xpress-on covers to change the color to Azure, Grey, Yellow and Pink (a feature Nokia has been running for years now, starting in the Lumia line).

Specs:

Nokia 1:

• Networks: GSM: 850/900/1800/1900, WCDMA: Band 1, 2, 5, 8, LTE: Band 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41(Full band 41)
• Network speed: LTE Cat 6, 2CA, 300Mbps DL/50Mbps UL
• OS: Android 8.0 Oreo™
• Chipset: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 660 mobile platform
• RAM: 4 GB LPDDR 4
• Storage: 64 GB internal memory2 with MicroSD card slot3 (up to 256 GB support)
• Form factor: touch monoblock with on-screen keys
• Display: 6” IPS LCD full HD+ (2160 x 1080, 18:9), sculpted Corning® Gorilla® Glass, 403 ppi pixel density, 500 nits, 1:1500 contrast ratio, laminated and polarised
• Camera:
• Primary camera: 12MP, 1.4um f1.75, 2PD, ZEISS with dual-tone flash
• Secondary camera: 13MP, 1.0um, F2.6, ZEISS
• Front facing camera: 16MP FF 1.0um, F2.0, ZEISS
• Connectivity & Sensors: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, BT 5.0, GPS/AGPS+GLONASS+BDS, NFC, USB type-C (USB 2.0), OTG, 3.5mm AV jack, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer, e-compass, gyroscope, hall sensor, fingerprint sensor
• Battery: Integrated 3800 mAh battery4 with USB type-C fast charging and 2-day battery life5
• Audio: Single speaker with smart amplifier, Nokia spatial audio capture with 3 mics

Dimensions: 158.38 x 75.64 x 7.99 mm (9.55 mm with camera bump)

Nokia 6:

• Networks: GSM: 850/900/1800/1900, WCDMA: Band 1, 2, 5, 8, LTE: Band 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 (Full band 41)
• Network speed: LTE Cat. 4, 150Mbps DL/50Mbps UL
• OS: Android 8.0 Oreo™
• Chipset: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 630 mobile platform
• RAM/Storage variants: 3 GB LPDDR 4 RAM with 32 GB internal user memory2 or 4 GB LPDDR 4 RAM with 64 GB internal user memory2 both variants available with MicroSD card slot3 (up to 128 GB support)
• Form factor: Touch monoblock with on-screen keys
• Display: 5.5” IPS LCD full HD (1920 x 1080, 16:9), sculpted Corning® Gorilla® Glass, 403 ppi pixel density, 450 nits, laminated, 1500:1 contrast ratio
• Primary camera: 16MP PDAF / 1.0um / F2.0, dual-tone flash, ZEISS optics
• Front facing camera: 8MP FF, 1.12um / F2.0 / FOV 84˚
• Connectivity & sensors: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, BT 5.0, GPS/AGPS+GLONASS+BDS, FM/RDS, USB type-C (USB 2.0), OTG, 3.5mm, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer, e-compass, gyroscope, hall sensor, fingerprint sensor, NFC
• Battery: Integrated 3000mAh battery4
• Audio: Single speaker with smart amplifier, Nokia spatial audio capture with 2 mics
• Dimensions: 148.8×75.8×8.15 mm (8.6 mm with camera bump)
• Nano SIM

Nokia 7 Plus:

• Networks: GSM: 850/900/1800/1900, WCDMA: Band 1, 2, 5, 8, LTE: Band 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41(Full band 41)
• Network speed: LTE Cat 6, 2CA, 300Mbps DL/50Mbps UL
• OS: Android 8.0 Oreo™
• Chipset: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 660 mobile platform
• RAM: 4 GB LPDDR 4
• Storage: 64 GB internal memory2 with MicroSD card slot3 (up to 256 GB support)
• Form factor: touch monoblock with on-screen keys
• Display: 6” IPS LCD full HD+ (2160 x 1080, 18:9), sculpted Corning® Gorilla® Glass, 403 ppi pixel density, 500 nits, 1:1500 contrast ratio, laminated and polarised
• Primary camera: 12MP, 1.4um f1.75, 2PD, ZEISS with dual-tone flash
• Secondary camera: 13MP, 1.0um, F2.6, ZEISS
• Front facing camera: 16MP FF 1.0um, F2.0, ZEISS
• Connectivity/sensors: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, BT 5.0, GPS/AGPS+GLONASS+BDS, NFC, USB type-C (USB 2.0), OTG, 3.5mm AV jack, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer, e-compass, gyroscope, hall sensor, fingerprint sensor
• Battery: Integrated 3800mAh battery4 with USB type-C fast charging and 2-day battery life5
• Audio: Single speaker with smart amplifier, Nokia spatial audio capture with 3 mics
• Dimensions: 158.38×75.64×7.99 mm (9.55 mm with camera bump)
• Nano SIM

Nokia 8 Sirocco:

• Networks: GSM: 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA One: BC (800), CDMA 2000:  BC0 (800). WCDMA, 1,2,5,8, TDS CDMA 34,39 FDD-LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28 TDD-LTE: 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
• Network speed: LTE Cat 12 600Mbps DL \ Cat13 150Mbps(64QAM) UL
• OS: Android Oreo™
• CPU: Qualcomm™ Snapdragon® 835 Mobile Platform
• RAM: 6 GB LPPDDR 4X
• Storage: 128G GB USF2.1 internal user memory2
• Form factor: Touch monoblock with capacitive system keys
• Display: 5.5” QHD pOLED, 3D Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5
• Primary camera: 12MP wide, 2L7, 1.4um, 2PD, f/1.75, FOV 78”
• Secondary camera: 13MP tele, 3M3, 1.0um, f/2.6, FOV 47.3”, dual-tone flash
• Front-facing camera: 5MP, 4E8, 1.4um, F/2.0, FF, display flash
• Connectivity/sensors: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (MIMO), BT 5.0, GPS/AGPS+GLONASS+BDS, NFC,ANT+, fingerprint sensor, ALS/PS, g-sensor, e-compass, gyro, hall sensor, barometer
• Battery: integrated 3260mAh battery3
• Audio: 3 AOP mics, smart amp on single speaker
• Charging: QC 4 compatible, Qi wireless charging compliance
• Dimensions: 140.93×72.97×7.5 mm
• Nano SIM

Availability

Nokia 8 Sirocco will be available from early April for a global average retail price of €749.

Nokia 7 Plus will be available from early April for a global average retail price of €399.

New Nokia 6 will be available from May for a global average retail price of €279.

Nokia 1 will be available from early April for a global average retail price of $85. Xpress-on covers, sold separately, are available from $7.99 in Azure, Grey, Yellow and Pink.

Nokia 8110 will be available from May for a global average retail price of €79.

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Energizer to launch samrtphone with world’s largest battery

U.S. batteries manufacturer Energizer revealed an image that confirms the company will be launching a 16,000mAh battery powered Power Max P16K Pro smartphone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 held at Barcelone.

GSMArena reported that the handset will be featuring a 5.99-inch FHD+ display that will carry support for 2160 x 1080 pixels resolution. It will be delivering an aspect ratio of 18:9. The MediaTek Helio P25 chipset will be powering the handset along with 6 GB of RAM. It has an internal storage of 128 GB.

The backside of the phone is flanked with 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. It has a selfie snapper of 8-megapixel.

Energizer claims that the phone is “ultra slim”. You can expect it to be as razor thin as a 16,000 mAh phone can possibly be.

Power Max p16K Pro will be the world first smartphone with this large capacity of the battery as previously, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer Dooge BL12000 which was powered by 12,000mAh battery and won the Guinness World Record.

Price and availability details of the Energizer P16K Pro are yet to emerge.

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ Price and Specification/reviews

Samsung will unveil its next generation flagship smartphone, Galaxy S9 at Mobile World Congress next month.

The South Korean technology company mailed out its invitation to the launch event earlier this month._
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"The Camera Reimagined the invites teases complete with large stylized number 9."

Samsung adds, "if a picture is worth a thousand words, latest member of the Galaxy family has a lot to say,

"on February 25, Samsung electronics will showcase the next generation of Galaxy devices that reimagines the camera and redefines the way you share your moments."

Samsung is clearly very proud of the photography prowess of its new handset, which is a good thing because the design of the Galaxy S9 is purportedly almost identifical to its predecessor.

VentureBeat has shared (via serial tipster (Evan Blass) what it claims are official images of the forthcoming Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+.

The front of both smartphones appear nearly identical to the Galxy S8 range.

If these leaked images are accurate it appears the Samsung Galaxy S9 will keep the same dual curved almost bezelss display and dedicated Bizby button.

VentureBeat, which has an impressive track record when it comes to predicting future Samsung hardware, claim the Galaxy S9 will include a 5.8 inches display while Galaxy S9+ is said to have a slightly larger 6.2 inches display.

Twitter of Evan Balss: https://twitter.com/evleaks

These are the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+

 

Those are the same sizes as the Super AMOLED " Infinity" display that appeared on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ last year. And the similarities don't end there.

The Galaxy S9 is tipped to have the same 4GB of RAM and 64GB of in built storage as its predecessor.

However, VentureBeat says this will be increase to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for larger Galaxy S9+._

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Samsung is tipped to make some major upgrades to the cameras on the Galaxy S9 and S9

Samsung Camera improvements purportedly include a variable aperture on the rear facing 12MP, enabling users to switch between f/2.4 and f/1.5.

According to sources speaking to VentureBeat the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will include built in AKG stereo speakers this time around.

Samsung has yet to really leverage its acquisition of Harman International the parent company behind premium audio brands like AKG,JBL and Harman/Kardon which it bought in March 2017.

According to reports, the cameras will be aligned vertically on the back of the both galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+.

This solves one of our biggest gripes with Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ which aligned the fingerprint scanner horizontally with the lens.

Both Galaxy S9 models are widely tipped to keep the 3.5mm headphone port something previously rumoured to have been ditched in favour of USB C headphones.
Sources: These are the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+

Samsung Galaxy S9’s Box Leak Reveals Surprising New Features/Reviews

Samsung newest flagship phone in coming next month at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) but the leaks show no signs of stopping. The latest was a retail of the Galaxy S9 with some interesting new details mentioned specifications, Here's the image of box.

 

 The box pretty much confirms the rumored specifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9.
What the rumors didn't to was the inclusion of stereo speakers and a camera with variable apertue.
It mentions f/1.5 and f2.4 for the Dual Pixel 12 MP camera, similar to the China exclusive W2018 phone which had f/1.5 aperture. No smartphone has implemented a variable aperture to date , which should make Samsung implementation all the more interesting.

Another thing mentioned here are the Super Slow-mo videos ehich could mean something similar to Sony's 960 fps motion eyes camera on the XZ series.

Stereo speakers are also making a comeback, if the specs on the box are correct. Leaked renders of the galaxy S9 show even slimmer bezels than before, however Samsung is likely to use the earpiece as the second speaker to keep the bezels samll.

 

Other specification include a 5.8 inch Super AMOLED QHD+ (2960x1440) resolution display. It will be powered by Exynos 9810 or Snapdragon 845, with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal storage.
It will have an 8MP front camera as well as wireless charging support. IP 68 water and dust resistance is also making its way to the S9 in addition to bundled AKG earphones in the box.

COMING IN NEXT MONTH:

With the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) ending, tech fans are looking forward to the next big tech event: the Mobile World Congress (MWC). As the name implies, the MWC is where smartphone companies show off their latest and greatest products.

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At the CES, samsung CEO DJ Koh announced that the Galaxy S9 will be revealed next month at the MWC. Last years S8 was revealed at the "Galaxy Unpacked" event organized by Samsung, however this time around the next iteration of the Galaxy S series will be showcase at MWC.

Samsung Gear S4 smartwatch release in next week

Samsung will unveil the successor to the Gear S3 smartwatch at the IFA consumer technology conference next week the company confirmed to CNBC.

The successor to the Samsung Gear S3 will be announced next week

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Samsung will take the wraps off its next generation Gear S smartwatches in next week.
The South Korean company confirmed to US news network CNBC that it plans to use the consumer technology conference to unveil the successor to the Gear S3.

DJ Koh the president of Samsung mobile division would not reveal any specific details about the upcoming smartwatch in the interview with CNBC.

However Koh did allude to health as a growing area for wearables.

Koh said, "if we can put in place properly a smartwatch that can monitor everything for your health and provide the information then market will grow"

Samsung has used the IFA tradeshow in Berlin to launch its Gear S devices for number of years.
Details are still pretty sparse about the new smartwatch. However, it seems pretty likely the new wearable will incorporate Samsung new smart assistant Bixby, which debuted in the Galaxy S8.
Samsung announced a slew of new features for Bixby during the Galaxy Note 8 launch earlier this week. Elsewhere, the new Gear S4 (or whatever the company decides to brand it) will likely ship with a faster processor and battery life.

Holding the announcement at IFA allows Samsung to get the word out ahead of the Apple Watch Series 3 launch which is tipped for mid September at the iPhone event.