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After seven days of news and headlines on the Android world, this week's Android circuit includes a major modification of the Galaxy S10, Samsung confirming its flip-flop projects, the first reviews of the OnePlus 6T, the Fortnite's exclusive Note 9, Android Pie for the Nokia 6.1, the first article on the smartphone Hydrogen One of Red and the disappearance of Android tablets.
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 will find the Apple News weekly summary here).
Galaxy S10 to remove the headphone jack
With OnePlus removing the headphone jack (more information on the 6T in a moment), Samsung remains one of the last great players to ship a flagship handset with a ubiquitous connector. Unfortunately, it seems that the South Korean company is ready to follow the crowd and switch to USB-C or wireless options. Gordon Kelly of Forbes reports:
… The Galaxy S10 without jack is currently at the prototype stage and is indicative of a more general change: the company "could follow Apple by opting for a totally wireless technology with its devices".
Samsung has been one of the last smartphone makers to keep the headphone jack and this stubbornness is appreciated by fans. It goes without saying that the deletion would cause a significant outcry. In addition, such an initiative was already planned for the Galaxy Note 10, but seeing it progress for the Galaxy S10 would be controversial to say the least.
More here on Forbes.
Galaxy S10 Concept (Creative Commons, by mobil-helden.de)Creative Commons, by mobil-helden.de
Samsung Filing confirms the details of the folding screen
Samsung is preparing to launch its foldable smartphone and ensure that everyone is aware. The last pointer is the very important screen, and the latest trademark applications are bursting with details and inferences about the company's South Korean projects.
First, "Infinity" is the brand name chosen by Samsung for the almost unglazed flagship phone screens it uses on the Galaxy S8, S9, Note 8 and Note 9. And for a future device, you can expect the glasses to be smaller than ever.
Secondly, Samsung announced its November Galaxy F event ("The crossroads between the present and the future") with an animated video featuring a V that represents the use of the phone with its aliasing at the beginning and at the end.
More information on the new display here.
The first folding smartphone is not from Samsung
Samsung has been pressed to sell the Galaxy F-folding, which is called the presumption, so that he is the first to use this technology. Well … take a step forward on Royole, a Californian company, and its debut with the FlexiPai in Beijing this week. The Android-based phone has a wraparound screen similar to the jacket of a book, with the front cover acting like a phone, which unfolds flat to serve as a tablet. Leo Kelion has the details for the BBC and explains why the real goal may be the supply chain rather than the smartphone sales:
Another observer of the company added that he doubted that the FlexPai would ever be produced in large quantities.
Royole has realized several advertising stunts over the years to present its flexible OLED [organic light-emitting diode] displays, "said Dr. William Chansin of Irimitech Consulting.
"The FlexPai is probably another waterfall. Royole is building its first OLED factory and is now trying to compete directly with other screen makers such as Samsung and LG. "
More here.
OnePlus 6T launched
Although OnePlus has spent a lot of time talking about the features of OnePlus 6T, this week saw the launch of OnePlus 6T in New York. David Phelan put the camera to the test. The hardware remains the same as the OnePlus 6, but the enhanced software is designed to increase low-light performance. Did he succeed?
In dim light, it's pretty decent, though, like most camera phones, more light transforms the result – it's the difference between almost usable and good to know. The Nightscape mode is similar to the long exposure that Huawei had on the P20 Pro earlier this year, which is great for selecting the details that the human eye can only dimly see in the camera. darkness. It's effective and even surprising in its way of lightening dark scenes, but it can also make images look a little strange, or at least very different from the way you've seen the scene.
Cameras are so important nowadays on smartphones, probably one of the first features that customers think before they buy. How many cameras? How many pixels? What can they do? The twin snappers here work well together and, most importantly, quickly.
More on the camera here. But despite all the specs and impassive hardware additions, the OnePlus 6T has a vital advantage in its operating system. I took a closer look at the handset software during my first review, here on Forbes:
But before you go, it should be noted that the attraction of the OnePlus 6T (and it's an attractive handset) is that making a handset is like making a cake. They all contain the same ingredients, but they are all mixed slightly differently, which can lead to very different results.
The real difference between the 6T and the competition is therefore not the fingerprint sensor – which is already coming out of China on handsets from Vivo, Oppo and Xiaomi, to name just three – but how everything works together. Which means that the real star of the series is not the flagship product of the store, but the OnePlus Oxygen OS.
More here on Forbes.
OnePlus 6T (image: Ewan Spence)Ewan Spence
Galaxy Note 9 goes for Fortnite
Meanwhile, Samsung is using Fortnite Battle Royale from Epic Games to promote the Galaxy Note 9 and is offering new equipment exclusive to Note 9 users. Players looking for a new active phone in the fighting game can not be included. to stop wondering if this offers an advantage on the island. Shane McGlaun reports:
Users of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or Tab S4 who play at Fortnite will have a harvest tool, a glider and a Galaxy themed color scheme. These items are in addition to the Samsung Galaxy theme skin proposed last month. Samsung has also offered players the opportunity to showcase their best game moments while using the exclusive skin to play with elite players.
More at Hot Hardware.
Nokia 6.1 is the next one for Android 9 Pie
HMD Global announced that Android 9 Pie was poised to become a second device of its Nokia range. Nokia 6.1 users will be able to install the latest version of the operating system over the air. The use of AndroidOne by HMD Global makes this process a little simpler compared to manufacturers with a custom skin over Android, and once again strengthens the levels of customer support it offers. Extract of the press release:
Accompanied by the latest Google software and based on the features of Android 8.0 Oreo ™, the interest of Android 9 Pie on artificial intelligence and machine learning offers owners a more personalized experience.
… Now, with Android 9 Pie, the already impressive battery life of the Nokia 6.1 is complemented by the introduction of Adaptive Battery, an update that uses deep learning to understand usage patterns and give priority to the battery of the most important applications.
More information on the Nokia 6.1 here.
The phone with the hologram is examined
Red's entry into the smartphone market with Red Hydrogen One has sparked a lot of interest with its "holographic" display. In addition to the new screen, it contains a battery of 4,500 mAh, a solid camera (but does not take into account that Red is known for its cinematographic devices) and a pin connector for modular accessories. Ben Schoon examines the handset, starting with the screen:
The biggest attraction of RED Hydrogen One is its 4V "holographic" display. RED highlighted this feature, not allowing many who saw it before launch to describe it. Now, we can tell you what it looks like. Some may have imagined a hologram similar to Star Wars (or Star Trek, to choose), but this is simply not the case. This is best compared to the Nintendo 3DS, and only certain applications and content can make you switch to "4V" mode.
The 5.7-inch screen alone is fine, and when you're in 4V mode, it looks futuristic, but it does not seem to be quite finished either. There is a lot of content, including videos in the "Hydrogen Network" app.
More at 9to5Google.
Google Product Manager Andrew Bowers Announces New Android-based Pixel C Tablet at a Google Media Event on September 29, 2015 (photo by Justin Sullivan / Getty Images) (photo by Justin Sullivan / Getty Images)
And finally…
In the week when Apple pushed the new iPad Pro on its Mac laptops, what happened to the wonderful world of Android tablets? Let's go to Rose Behar:
The message that Android tablets are dead comes straight from Google, which did not offer the Android Pie developer's preview on tablets, and had briefly removed the tablet page on its Android website in June. Even if it was a mistake, the page itself is not very inspiring and contains only three old tablets: the tablet Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 (probably the last of its kind), the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and the Sony Xperia Z4. How did we get here and what finally killed the Android tablets? It is a winding road with a number of missteps, which makes it difficult to give a key reason. In the end, a confluence of factors led to the fall.
Digital Trends examines the evidence.
Android Circuit takes stock of the news of the Android world every weekend here on Forbes. Do not forget to follow me to lose no cover in the future, and of course, read the sister section in 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!
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After seven days of news and headlines on the Android world, this week's Android circuit includes a major modification of the Galaxy S10, Samsung confirming its flip-flop projects, the first reviews of the OnePlus 6T, the Fortnite's exclusive Note 9, Android Pie for the Nokia 6.1, the first article on the smartphone Hydrogen One of Red and the disappearance of Android tablets.
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 will find the Apple News weekly summary here).
Galaxy S10 to remove the headphone jack
With OnePlus removing the headphone jack (more information on the 6T in a moment), Samsung remains one of the last great players to ship a flagship handset with a ubiquitous connector. Unfortunately, it seems that the South Korean company is ready to follow the crowd and switch to USB-C or wireless options. Gordon Kelly of Forbes reports:
… The Galaxy S10 without jack is currently at the prototype stage and is indicative of a more general change: the company "could follow Apple by opting for a totally wireless technology with its devices".
Samsung has been one of the last smartphone makers to keep the headphone jack and this stubbornness is appreciated by fans. It goes without saying that the deletion would cause a significant outcry. In addition, such an initiative was already planned for the Galaxy Note 10, but seeing it progress for the Galaxy S10 would be controversial to say the least.
More here on Forbes.
Galaxy S10 Concept (Creative Commons, by mobil-helden.de)Creative Commons, by mobil-helden.de
Samsung Filing confirms the details of the folding screen
Samsung is preparing to launch its foldable smartphone and ensure that everyone is aware. The last pointer is the very important screen, and the latest trademark applications are bursting with details and inferences about the company's South Korean projects.
First, "Infinity" is the brand name chosen by Samsung for the almost unglazed flagship phone screens it uses on the Galaxy S8, S9, Note 8 and Note 9. And for a future device, you can expect the glasses to be smaller than ever.
Secondly, Samsung announced its November Galaxy F event ("The crossroads between the present and the future") with an animated video featuring a V that represents the use of the phone with its aliasing at the beginning and at the end.
More information on the new display here.
The first folding smartphone is not from Samsung
Samsung has been pressed to sell the Galaxy F-folding, which is called the presumption, so that he is the first to use this technology. Well … take a step forward on Royole, a Californian company, and its debut with the FlexiPai in Beijing this week. The Android-based phone has a wraparound screen similar to the jacket of a book, with the front cover acting like a phone, which unfolds flat to serve as a tablet. Leo Kelion has the details for the BBC and explains why the real goal may be the supply chain rather than the smartphone sales:
Another observer of the company added that he doubted that the FlexPai would ever be produced in large quantities.
Royole has realized several advertising stunts over the years to present its flexible OLED [organic light-emitting diode] displays, "said Dr. William Chansin of Irimitech Consulting.
"The FlexPai is probably another waterfall. Royole is building its first OLED factory and is now trying to compete directly with other screen makers such as Samsung and LG. "
More here.
OnePlus 6T launched
Although OnePlus has spent a lot of time talking about the features of OnePlus 6T, this week saw the launch of OnePlus 6T in New York. David Phelan put the camera to the test. The hardware remains the same as the OnePlus 6, but the enhanced software is designed to increase low-light performance. Did he succeed?
In dim light, it's pretty decent, though, like most camera phones, more light transforms the result – it's the difference between almost usable and good to know. The Nightscape mode is similar to the long exposure that Huawei had on the P20 Pro earlier this year, which is great for selecting the details that the human eye can only dimly see in the camera. darkness. It's effective and even surprising in its way of lightening dark scenes, but it can also make images look a little strange, or at least very different from the way you've seen the scene.
Cameras are so important nowadays on smartphones, probably one of the first features that customers think before they buy. How many cameras? How many pixels? What can they do? The twin snappers here work well together and, most importantly, quickly.
More on the camera here. But despite all the specs and impassive hardware additions, the OnePlus 6T has a vital advantage in its operating system. I took a closer look at the handset software during my first review, here on Forbes:
But before you go, it should be noted that the attraction of the OnePlus 6T (and it's an attractive handset) is that making a handset is like making a cake. They all contain the same ingredients, but they are all mixed slightly differently, which can lead to very different results.
The real difference between the 6T and the competition is therefore not the fingerprint sensor – which is already coming out of China on handsets from Vivo, Oppo and Xiaomi, to name just three – but how everything works together. Which means that the real star of the series is not the flagship product of the store, but the OnePlus Oxygen OS.
More here on Forbes.
OnePlus 6T (image: Ewan Spence)Ewan Spence
Galaxy Note 9 goes for Fortnite
Meanwhile, Samsung is using Fortnite Battle Royale from Epic Games to promote the Galaxy Note 9 and is offering new equipment exclusive to Note 9 users. Players looking for a new active phone in the fighting game can not be included. to stop wondering if this offers an advantage on the island. Shane McGlaun reports:
Users of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or Tab S4 who play at Fortnite will have a harvest tool, a glider and a Galaxy themed color scheme. These items are in addition to the Samsung Galaxy theme skin proposed last month. Samsung has also offered players the opportunity to showcase their best game moments while using the exclusive skin to play with elite players.
More at Hot Hardware.
Nokia 6.1 is the next one for Android 9 Pie
HMD Global announced that Android 9 Pie was poised to become a second device of its Nokia range. Nokia 6.1 users will be able to install the latest version of the operating system over the air. The use of AndroidOne by HMD Global makes this process a little simpler compared to manufacturers with a custom skin over Android, and once again strengthens the levels of customer support it offers. Extract of the press release:
Accompanied by the latest Google software and based on the features of Android 8.0 Oreo ™, the interest of Android 9 Pie on artificial intelligence and machine learning offers owners a more personalized experience.
… Now, with Android 9 Pie, the already impressive battery life of the Nokia 6.1 is complemented by the introduction of Adaptive Battery, an update that uses deep learning to understand usage patterns and give priority to the battery of the most important applications.
More information on the Nokia 6.1 here.
The phone with the hologram is examined
Red's entry into the smartphone market with Red Hydrogen One has sparked a lot of interest with its "holographic" display. In addition to the new screen, it contains a battery of 4,500 mAh, a solid camera (but does not take into account that Red is known for its cinematographic devices) and a pin connector for modular accessories. Ben Schoon examines the handset, starting with the screen:
The biggest attraction of RED Hydrogen One is its 4V "holographic" display. RED highlighted this feature, not allowing many who saw it before launch to describe it. Now, we can tell you what it looks like. Some may have imagined a hologram similar to Star Wars (or Star Trek, to choose), but this is simply not the case. This is best compared to the Nintendo 3DS, and only certain applications and content can make you switch to "4V" mode.
The 5.7-inch screen alone is fine, and when you're in 4V mode, it looks futuristic, but it does not seem to be quite finished either. There is a lot of content, including videos in the "Hydrogen Network" app.
More at 9to5Google.
Google Product Manager Andrew Bowers Announces New Android-based Pixel C Tablet at a Google Media Event on September 29, 2015 (photo by Justin Sullivan / Getty Images) (photo by Justin Sullivan / Getty Images)
And finally…
In the week when Apple pushed the new iPad Pro on its Mac laptops, what happened to the wonderful world of Android tablets? Let's go to Rose Behar:
The message that Android tablets are dead comes straight from Google, which did not offer the Android Pie developer's preview on tablets, and had briefly removed the tablet page on its Android website in June. Even if it was a mistake, the page itself is not very inspiring and contains only three old tablets: the tablet Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 (probably the last of its kind), the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and the Sony Xperia Z4. How did we get here and what finally killed the Android tablets? It is a winding road with a number of missteps, which makes it difficult to give a key reason. In the end, a confluence of factors led to the fall.
Digital Trends examines the evidence.
Android Circuit takes stock of the news of the Android world every weekend here on Forbes. Do not forget to follow me to lose no cover in the future, and of course, read the sister section in 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!
