[ad_1]
<div _ngcontent-c16 = "" innerhtml = "
Coming back on seven days of news and headlines around the world of Android, this week's Android Circuit includes new details on the Galaxy S10's fingerprint scanner, 5G data for the S10 +, a colorful update of the Galaxy Note 9. OnePlus 6T, the Nokia 5.1 taking the iPhone XR, a detailed review of Android 9.0, and Google teasing the launch of Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.
Android Circuit is here to remind you of some of the many things that have happened around Android over the past week (and here you can find Apple's weekly summary here).
Galaxy S10 Concept (Creative Commons, by mobil-helden.de)Creative Commons, by mobil-helden.de
The details of Galaxy S10 fingerprints have leaked
Samsung will use the latest technologies to read your fingerprints on the Galaxy S10 screen, with Qualcomm's third-generation ultrasonic sensor aligned with the first two devices. This will give flagships much more precision and security than existing screen readers, as I pointed out earlier this week:
Aside from the limited series mentioned above in Chinese devices, the majority of fingerprint readers in display have used optical sensors. These offer the same physical experience to users, but are slightly cheaper. The main advantage of Ultrasonic is increased accuracy by modeling the fingerprint in three dimensions.
This does not mean that Samsung is ignoring the image version of the sensor. The third anniversary portfolio handset – the Galaxy S10 Mini, which bears a presumed name – is expected to use the imaging style sensor.
Read more in Forbes.
5G limited for Galaxy S10
Meanwhile, those looking for 5G connectivity from the Galaxy S10 will have trouble finding handsets. Although Samsung will launch a flagship model of the S10 with advanced cellular data hardware, it will only appear on a limited edition of a model. Gordon Kelly reports:
The Bell specifies this as a maximum of 2 million units out of the 40 million Galaxy S10 models produced in 2019. The price of the Galaxy S10 +, the most expensive model, should also reach nearly $ 1,000. the most expensive mass market phone that Samsung has ever released.
… but it's not a way of doing business. With Android competitors expected to leap on the 5G in 2019, the Samsung Galaxy S10 might be left out, which would be a real shame. After all, the launch of the 10th anniversary should highlight Samsung's vision for the future, and not limit the phone to the past …
More here on Forbes.
Silver Galaxy Note 9 (via MySmartPrice)Via MySmartPrice
Galaxy Note 9 goes for a colorful update
Continuing its policy of pushing the colors in different regions and creating a second wave of demand for its phones, Samsung would be ready to launch an ambitious and simple update of the Galaxy Note 9 for US consumers:
Samsung is no stranger to launching custom colors after the initial launch of a device; the Galaxy S8 has taken a burgundy red color almost a year after its revelation to the public, and the Galaxy S10 is expected to bring Emerald Green's classic color back to next year's flagship product.
The Galaxy Note 9 is currently available in Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Metallic Copper and Lavender Purple. You can add money to this list if you are in the United States. The question now is whether money becomes a universal choice, or whether other jurisdictions will choose custom nuances.
More here on Forbes.
More details on the OnePlus Sneak Out
There is always a lot of buzz around a new OnePlus handset, and the move to the presumed version of the OnePlus 6T is no different. Two major details were dropped this week. Following the leak of the box, OnePlus confirmed the use of an integrated fingerprint reader. Lynn reports for CNet:
"We unblock our phones several times a day and Screen Unlock reduces the number of steps required to carry out the action," said OnePlus in an email to CNET. "By adding this feature to other display unlocking options such as face unlocking, users will have the ability to unlock the screen in the most efficient way for them."
In addition to the key feature, there was also news of the launch date. This is a bit more speculative, but includes a date (October 16) and specifications (including the use of the SnapDragon 845 and a triple-lens camera). Chris Mills covers the date on BGR:
However, even in the OnePlus leakage universe, a pre-order list mounted on the phone, including the price and the release date, is rather unusual. The leak comes from a somewhat questionable third party, not from the OnePlus website, but if it's accurate, we have all the details about the OnePlus 6T.
The pre-emptive list comes from Giztop, a Chinese e-commerce site linked to the GizmoChina blog. The list indicates that the OnePlus 6T will be priced at $ 569, available (whether for pre-orders or for live sales) on Oct. 16, and looks exactly like what we saw in all leaks.
More information on the news of the OnePlus 6T here.
OnePlus 6T Leaked Retail Packaging (via Slashleaks)via Slashleaks
Nokia 5.1 shows the battle between Android and iOS
HMD Global has launched the Nokia 5.1 in the UK this week – even though it is expected that the stores will call the Nokia 5 (2018) – and, in a snap to the competition, decided that Apple would unveil its new iPhone family. So, in the same spirit, I decided to compare the mid-range AndroidOne smartphone to Tim Cook's new handsets. Of course, the real comparison is Android vs. iOS:
Let's be clear here, for the slice of consumers who are already locked in the Apple ecosystem, through cloud-based services, investment in applications and personal circles that may require specific software commitments, the only real replacement of an iPhone is … iPhone
Inside the Android ecosystem, it's a little more fluid. Change between Android manufacturers is a much easier proposition given the shared ecosystem of applications, data and cloud services. This forces Android manufacturers to stay sharp and to promote innovation and resource optimization, compared to the somewhat more liberal approach that Apple may adopt for the hardware upgrade cycle. But you always stay in Android.
How did the Nokia 5.1 go? Discover here on Forbes.
Nokia 5.1 (Image: Ewan Spence)Ewan Spence
Revision of Android 9.0 Pie
What has Google updated in the latest version of Android? What's up? Why were some changes made? Are they useful? All this and more in a comprehensive review of 19,000 copies of the latest Mountain View code. Ron Amadeo begins his dive noting the main changes:
Android 9 Pie brings Google's updated Material Design specifications to Android OS (do not call it "Material Design 2") and starts a wave of UI updates that will spread throughout the entire wallet from Google. In Android, this means reworked interfaces for the notification panel, recent applications, settings and various bits of the system's user interface. For future smartphone designs (like, for example, Pixel 3), Android 9 includes an experimental gesture navigation system and built-in bracket for notches. There is also a new screen capture editor, many enhancements for text selection, and changes to how the rotation works.
Under the hood, other changes have also occurred with battery usage controls, new rules for Play Store developers and changes to application distribution.
More … much more … at Ars Technica.
And finally…
Now the launch of the iPhone is over, the next big revelation should be Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Google. As if nothing had happened, Mountain View published advertisements for the new handsets. Abner Li reports:
Yesterday, Google began teasing its next phone with a landing page "Are you ready?" Which featured a "3". .
The first color combination is a light gray background and a white background. An almost fluo green inner accent is similar in terms of this year's Made and Google phone's power button shadow.
Then, a black hue and a dark gray background. This is also in line with the smaller Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL that have leaked. Without internal focus, it matches the way the Really Black Pixel 2 XL leaks and current feature a simple power switch.
More at 9to5Google.
Android Circuit completes the news of the Android world every weekend on Forbes. Do not forget to follow me so as not to miss coverage in the future and, of course, to read the sister topic of Apple Loop! Last week's Android circuit is here, and if you have news and links that you would like to see on Android Circuit, contact us!
">
Coming back on seven days of news and headlines around the world of Android, this week's Android Circuit includes new details on the Galaxy S10's fingerprint scanner, 5G data for the S10 +, a colorful update of the Galaxy Note 9. OnePlus 6T, the Nokia 5.1 taking the iPhone XR, a detailed review of Android 9.0, and Google teasing the launch of Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.
Android Circuit is here to remind you of some of the many things that have happened around Android over the past week (and here you can find Apple's weekly summary here).
Galaxy S10 Concept (Creative Commons, by mobil-helden.de)Creative Commons, by mobil-helden.de
The details of Galaxy S10 fingerprints have leaked
Samsung will use the latest technologies to read your fingerprints on the Galaxy S10 screen, with Qualcomm's third-generation ultrasonic sensor aligned with the first two devices. This will give flagships much more precision and security than existing screen readers, as I pointed out earlier this week:
Aside from the limited series mentioned above in Chinese devices, the majority of fingerprint readers in display have used optical sensors. These offer the same physical experience to users, but are slightly cheaper. The main advantage of Ultrasonic is increased accuracy by modeling the fingerprint in three dimensions.
This does not mean that Samsung is ignoring the image version of the sensor. The third anniversary portfolio handset – the Galaxy S10 Mini, which bears a presumed name – is expected to use the imaging style sensor.
Read more in Forbes.
5G limited for Galaxy S10
Meanwhile, those looking for 5G connectivity from the Galaxy S10 will have trouble finding handsets. Although Samsung will launch a flagship model of the S10 with advanced cellular data hardware, it will only appear on a limited edition of a model. Gordon Kelly reports:
The Bell specifies this as a maximum of 2 million units out of the 40 million Galaxy S10 models produced in 2019. The price of the Galaxy S10 +, the most expensive model, should also reach nearly $ 1,000. the most expensive mass market phone that Samsung has ever released.
… but it's not a way of doing business. With Android competitors expected to leap on the 5G in 2019, the Samsung Galaxy S10 might be left out, which would be a real shame. After all, the launch of the 10th anniversary should highlight Samsung's vision for the future, and not limit the phone to the past …
More here on Forbes.
Silver Galaxy Note 9 (via MySmartPrice)Via MySmartPrice
Galaxy Note 9 goes for a colorful update
Continuing its policy of pushing the colors in different regions and creating a second wave of demand for its phones, Samsung would be ready to launch an ambitious and simple update of the Galaxy Note 9 for US consumers:
Samsung is no stranger to launching custom colors after the initial launch of a device; the Galaxy S8 has taken a burgundy red color almost a year after its revelation to the public, and the Galaxy S10 is expected to bring Emerald Green's classic color back to next year's flagship product.
The Galaxy Note 9 is currently available in Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Metallic Copper and Lavender Purple. You can add money to this list if you are in the United States. The question now is whether money becomes a universal choice, or whether other jurisdictions will choose custom nuances.
More here on Forbes.
More details on the OnePlus Sneak Out
There is always a lot of buzz around a new OnePlus handset, and the move to the presumed version of the OnePlus 6T is no different. Two major details were dropped this week. Following the leak of the box, OnePlus confirmed the use of an integrated fingerprint reader. Lynn reports for CNet:
"We unblock our phones several times a day and Screen Unlock reduces the number of steps required to carry out the action," said OnePlus in an email to CNET. "By adding this feature to other display unlocking options such as face unlocking, users will have the ability to unlock the screen in the most efficient way for them."
In addition to the key feature, there was also news of the launch date. This is a bit more speculative, but includes a date (October 16) and specifications (including the use of the SnapDragon 845 and a triple-lens camera). Chris Mills covers the date on BGR:
However, even in the OnePlus leakage universe, a pre-order list mounted on the phone, including the price and the release date, is rather unusual. The leak comes from a somewhat questionable third party, not from the OnePlus website, but if it's accurate, we have all the details about the OnePlus 6T.
The pre-emptive list comes from Giztop, a Chinese e-commerce site linked to the GizmoChina blog. The list indicates that the OnePlus 6T will be priced at $ 569, available (whether for pre-orders or for live sales) on Oct. 16, and looks exactly like what we saw in all leaks.
More information on the news of the OnePlus 6T here.
OnePlus 6T Leaked Retail Packaging (via Slashleaks)via Slashleaks
Nokia 5.1 shows the battle between Android and iOS
HMD Global has launched the Nokia 5.1 in the UK this week – even though it is expected that the stores will call the Nokia 5 (2018) – and, in a snap to the competition, decided that Apple would unveil its new iPhone family. So, in the same spirit, I decided to compare the mid-range AndroidOne smartphone to Tim Cook's new handsets. Of course, the real comparison is Android vs. iOS:
Let's be clear here, for the slice of consumers who are already locked in the Apple ecosystem, through cloud-based services, investment in applications and personal circles that may require specific software commitments, the only real replacement of an iPhone is … iPhone
Inside the Android ecosystem, it's a little more fluid. Change between Android manufacturers is a much easier proposition given the shared ecosystem of applications, data and cloud services. This forces Android manufacturers to stay sharp and to promote innovation and resource optimization, compared to the somewhat more liberal approach that Apple may adopt for the hardware upgrade cycle. But you always stay in Android.
How did the Nokia 5.1 go? Discover here on Forbes.
Nokia 5.1 (Image: Ewan Spence)Ewan Spence
Revision of Android 9.0 Pie
What has Google updated in the latest version of Android? What's up? Why were some changes made? Are they useful? All this and more in a comprehensive review of 19,000 copies of the latest Mountain View code. Ron Amadeo begins his dive noting the main changes:
Android 9 Pie brings Google's updated Material Design specifications to Android OS (do not call it "Material Design 2") and starts a wave of UI updates that will spread throughout the entire wallet from Google. In Android, this means reworked interfaces for the notification panel, recent applications, settings and various bits of the system's user interface. For future smartphone designs (like, for example, Pixel 3), Android 9 includes an experimental gesture navigation system and built-in bracket for notches. There is also a new screen capture editor, many enhancements for text selection, and changes to how the rotation works.
Under the hood, other changes have also occurred with battery usage controls, new rules for Play Store developers and changes to application distribution.
More … much more … at Ars Technica.
And finally…
Now the launch of the iPhone is over, the next big revelation should be Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Google. As if nothing had happened, Mountain View published advertisements for the new handsets. Abner Li reports:
Yesterday, Google began teasing its next phone with a landing page "Are you ready?" Which featured a "3". .
The first color combination is a light gray background and a white background. An almost fluo green inner accent is similar in terms of this year's Made and Google phone's power button shadow.
Then, a black hue and a dark gray background. This is also in line with the smaller Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL that have leaked. Without internal focus, it matches the way the Really Black Pixel 2 XL leaks and current feature a simple power switch.
More at 9to5Google.
Android Circuit completes the news of the Android world every weekend on Forbes. Do not forget to follow me so as not to miss coverage in the future and, of course, to read the sister topic of Apple Loop! Last week's Android circuit is here, and if you have news and links that you would like to see on Android Circuit, contact us!
