Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 get updated with Single Take and other features from S20 series

The Samsung Galaxy A51 and Samsung Galaxy A71 help Samsung maintain a comfortable presence in the upper mid-range of the smartphone market. The Samsung Galaxy A51 was also among the best selling Android smartphones of Q1 2020, indicating just how much the audience had loved Samsung’s effort in this segment. Now, Samsung is making both of these smartphones more useful by porting over some headline-worthy features from the Galaxy S20 series.

Samsung Galaxy A51 and A71 Hands-on: Mid-Range Smartphone Winners

The Samsung Galaxy A51 and Samsung Galaxy A71 are receiving updates that add to their overall utility as smartphones. For instance, the new Single Take camera mode lets users capture up to ten seconds of footage with a wide range of capture modes, including Live Focus, Smart Crop, video, and AI filter. Users also get Pro Mode features such as Manual Focus and Shutter Speed control, as well as Night Hyperlapse, and My Filters feature.

Samsung Galaxy A51 XDA Forum || Samsung Galaxy A71 XDA Forum

The update isn’t restricted to just the camera though. It also brings along convenient media sharing features such as Quick Share and Music Share. Quick Share makes it easy to share media with users nearby, while Music Share lets you connect to a user’s Bluetooth speaker directly via the user’s phone.

The Keyboard and Gallery app are also receiving new functions. Text can now be directly translated from the keyboard tray, and you can undo and redo the most recent keyboard action with a two-finger left or right swipe on the keyboard. The Clean View feature within the Gallery groups up to 100 images that have been shot consecutively into one bundle to declutter your gallery. Quick Crop, as the name implies, lets users quickly crop images when they are zoomed into it and instantly save the edited image within the Gallery.

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Changelog

Samsung Galaxy A51

The update for the Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F) comes with the build number A515FXXU3BTF4, security patch level 2020-06-01, and the following changelog:

• New Camera features
  • Single take, My filters, Night hyperlapse
• Overall stability of functions improved.
• The security of your device has been improved.

The build number will vary by region.

Samsung Galaxy A71

The update for the Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F) comes with the build number A715FXXU2ATG1, security patch level 2020-06-01, and the following changelog:

• New Camera features
  • My filters, Single take, Night hyperlapse
• Overall stability of functions improved.
• The security of your device has been improved.

The build number will vary by region.

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Have you received the updates on your phone? Let us know your first impressions in the comments below!

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[Update: Launches Globally] Samsung launches a UV sterilizer for phones and other gadgets

Update (7/7/20 @ 9:45 AM ET): Samsung is launching the UV Sterilizer globally.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made many people more aware of their own hygiene habits. We’re washing our hands after bringing in packages, wiping down our groceries, and using hand sanitizer after touching doorknobs. Gadgets like smartphones and earbuds can be covered in nasty stuff too, which is why Samsung is launching a UV sterilizer to clean them.

Samsung announced the aptly named “UV Sterilizer” today in Thailand and it’s similar to other products on the market. It looks like a white plastic box with a lid and it can hold a smartphone (it’s big enough for the Galaxy S20 Ultra), watch, wireless earbuds, or anything else you can fit inside. The box can wirelessly charge (10W) compatible gadgets while they are being sanitized as well.

To use the UV Sterilizer, simply put something inside, close the lid, and press the button. There’s an LED indicator light to show when it’s working and when the sanitizing process is complete. It uses UV-C light to kill up to 99% of germs and bacteria on both sides of whatever is placed inside.

This isn’t Samsung’s first venture with UV sterilization. You may remember back in March when the pandemic was first declared, Samsung began offering a sanitizing service for Galaxy devices in select regions. In a related hygiene initiative, Samsung released a handwashing app for Galaxy watches. So it’s not surprising to see the company launch its own UV sterilizer for gadgets.

Samsung is selling the UV Sterilizer for 1,590 baht (~$50) in Thailand. We’re not sure if they plan on bringing it to more countries, but it could be something that people would be interested in buying. Have you been doing anything to keep your gadgets clean?

Source: Samsung | Via: SamMobile

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Update: Launches Globally

Originally announced in Thailand, Samsung is now launching the UV Sterilizer in more regions around the globe. So far, it’s available in Germany, Romania, Singapore, and Hong Kong for around $65. Samsung has also shared additional details about the device, saying it takes 10 minutes to sterilize items. The compartment can fit anything up to 196 x 96 x 33 mm in size.

Source: Samsung | Via: The Verge

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How to enable VoLTE on Qualcomm devices running Generic System Images (GSIs)

Google’s Project Treble is undoubtedly one of the biggest restructuring of the Android OS since its inception. The Mountain View giant completely revamped the way the Android OS framework and vendor drivers/the Linux kernel interact with one another in order to reduce Android platform version fragmentation. On top of that, Project Treble also made it possible to boot an AOSP Generic System Image (GSI) on any supported device. XDA’s developer community has long been distributing its own custom GSIs with additional device-specific fixes, but there are some known limitations in those builds. For example, advanced cellular services like Voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Wi-Fi Calling (VoWiFi) are usually broken on GSIs.

Unlike traditional circuit-switched-style network, VoLTE and VoWiFi are powered by the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). A typical Android device with a Qualcomm modem comes with a special privileged application that acts as a liaison between the radio interface layer (RIL) and these IMS services. In theory, one can extract the appropriate IMS APK alongside the necessary shared objects from the stock firmware and push it to their respective destinations after installing the GSIs to get VoLTE working. This is exactly where the VoLTE-Fix mod comes in.

Developed by Khushraj Rathod, the open-source mod is quite versatile in nature. You can install it from a custom recovery like TWRP in the form of a flashable ZIP file, or pick the installer shell script to do the work for you. The developer has also described a manual installation process, where you need to move the files and set the required prop values by hand after installing a GSI.

VoLTE-Fix to enable VoLTE on Qualcomm devices running GSIs: Download || Source

Keep in mind that certain OEMs (e.g. Samsung) prefer not to follow the multimedia telephony service (MMTel) standard. Their IMS implementations are completely proprietary, thus you can’t enable VoLTE on such devices using this mod.

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[Update 6: Groups of 32 on Android] Group video calling in Google Duo goes live globally

Update 5 (7/7/20 @ 9:25 AM ET): Google Duo on Android now supports group calls up to 32 as well.

Update 5 (6/16/20 @ 12:05 PM ET): Google Duo group calls on the web can now have up to 32 participants.

Update 4 (3/27/20 @ 3:30 PM ET): Google Duo now supports group video calls with up to 12 participants.

Update 3 (5/23/19 @ 3:50 PM ET): Google Duo group video calling with up to 8 people is now rolling out globally, plus some new features.

Update 2 (5/21/19 @ 9:00 AM ET): Group size limit increased to 8 people.

Update 1 (5/8/19 @ 1:20 PM ET): Group video calling in Google Duo is now rolling out in the US, Canada, and India.

Google was at the disadvantage of being late when it launched Allo and Duo to compete against the much older existing heavyweights. As a result, Google Allo, the online messaging service collapsed under the pressure of giants like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Telegram, but Google Duo has sustained the pressure for delivering video calling as its primary feature – an experience similar to Apple’s Facetime. To make up to its competitors, Duo has been added with additional features like audio calling, 30-second-long video messages, support for web browsers and tablets. Meanwhile, another new functionality making its way to the app is Group video calling, which was spotted late last year and is now live in select regions.

Di bulan Ramadan nanti mau video call lancar rame – rame sama teman dan keluarga?

Good news!! #GoogleDUO sekarang bisa group call sampai dengan 4 orang loh. Yuk, cobain langsung Google DUO di Android kamu! pic.twitter.com/Yo7nQg6FdX

— Google Indonesia (@Google_IDN) April 24, 2019

Google Indonesia tweeted out the good news that Duo will now support group video calling in the preparation of the upcoming month of Ramadan but we’re yet to come across any report of the new feature being available in any other country. For now, Duo allows a maximum of four participants just like WhatsApp, which is decent for a start, if not as good as Facebook Messenger or Facetime.

From the teaser shared by Google, it looks like users can only add members before the call and not during it. There’s a dedicated button for ending calls and another for creating new groups, but we’re not sure if creating a new group will cut the existing call or just put it on hold – even though former is more likely.

We’ll be obliged to inform you once we spot the Duo’s group video calling in other regions of the world. Earlier previews of the features suggested the upcoming functionality will allow users to group to seven people and even save these groups. Meanwhile, we can also expect audio-based conference calling will also be supported but similar functionality via Google Home devices might take a little longer.

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Update 1: Rolling out in US, Canada, and India

Google Duo group calling was originally only available in Indonesia. The rollout has been very slow, but we’re finally getting it in more countries. It’s now available in the US, Canada, and India. Simply swipe down to create a group, which can be up to 3 other people. The number of people that can be in a group call should be increasing soon.

Source: 9to5Google

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Update 2: Limit increased to 8 people per group

Confirming the above-mentioned leak by Android Police, the limit for group calling is now being increased to eight from four previously. This means that users will now be able to add up to seven others in a group audio or video call. The update was shared by Justin Uberti, Google engineer and the lead for Google Duo.

We can confirm that the feature is now available to users in India. Meanwhile, we also expect Google to roll the feature in currently left out regions, soon.

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Update 3: Rolling out globally + New Features

It only took a couple of days for Google to finish rolling out 8-member group calling to the rest of the world. They’ve also announced a few new features as well. Data Saving mode is available in Indonesia, India, and Brazil. It works with WiFi and mobile networks and it will also save data the person you’re calling. Video messages now have customization options that include text, emojis, and drawing. These features will be rolling out in the next few days.

Source: Google

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Update 4: Group Size Increased to 12

We are grateful that Duo is helping users see their loved ones all around the world. We recognize group calling is particularly critical right now. We have increased group calling from 8 participants to 12 effective today. More to come. #AllInThisTogether #COVID19

— Sanaz (@sanazahari) March 27, 2020

After expanding group calling to 8 people last May, Google is now bumping the Duo video call limit to 12 people. Video calling is very important right now as a large portion of the population is working from home. This change is effective starting today, as announced by Sanaz Ahari, Sr. Director of Product & Design at Google.

Google Duo - High Quality Video Calls (Free, Google Play) →

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Update 5: Groups of 32 on Web

1/Today one of our most requested features for Duo, group calling on the web with up to 32 people, is starting to roll out on the latest version of Chrome. pic.twitter.com/hjnL96iVcz

— Sanaz (@sanazahari) June 16, 2020

Google Duo group video calls were added to the web version back in May with an initial limit of 12 people. Today, group calls on the web can now have up to 32 participants. This is rolling out to the latest version for Chrome. In addition, you can install Duo as a progressive web app (PWA) by clicking “Install” in the top right of the address bar. This brings Duo up to speed with many other popular video calling apps.

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Update 6: Groups of 32 on Android

Google Duo on the web added support for groups of 32 last month and now the Android app is following suit. Once the new group size has rolled out, you’ll get a pop-up upon opening the app that announces the feature. Group calls with 32 people work exactly the same as smaller groups. The change seems to be rolling out via server-side switch, so hang tight and be patient.

Google Duo - High Quality Video Calls (Free, Google Play) →

Via: Android Police

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Microsoft Surface Duo V2 enters early development as Microsoft acquires local operations of Movial

At the Microsoft Surface event in October last year, Microsoft first showcased its dual-screen Android device — the Microsoft Surface Duo. The device is expected to launch later this summer and, so far, we’ve learned a little about its software and hardware specifications. While Microsoft has still not announced a launch date for its foldable Android device, a recent report from WindowsCentral suggests that the company has already started work on the next-gen model.

The report primarily talks about Microsoft’s recent acquisition of Movial — a software, services, and design engineering company that was working on the software experience for Microsoft’s first foldable Android device. As part of the acquisition, Microsoft has taken hold of Movial’s local operations in Romania, Taiwan, and the USA, and is bringing on board all Movial employees who worked on the Surface Duo as full-time employees at Microsoft.

However, Movial will continue to operate as a standalone company, with employees at its headquarters in Finland remaining at Movial. A report from SeeNews adds that Movial’s Iași office will become Microsoft Romania’s fourth research and development center, and the company will onboard 60 Movial employees from that location.

With the acquisition, Microsoft aims to bring the OS development for the Surface Duo in-house and provide timely updates following the launch of the device. The report further adds that the same team will also handle the Android OS work for the Surface Duo V2, which, according to unnamed sources, is already in the early stages of development. However, the report reveals no further information about the second-gen foldable device.

For the unaware, the Surface Duo is expected to launch with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chip, coupled with 6GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of storage. Leaks suggest that the device will feature an 11MP camera with two 5.6-inch AMOLED displays. We also have reason to believe that the Surface Duo won’t include 5G support, wireless charging, or NFC capabilities. While we’ve not heard anything from Microsoft regarding the pricing, the device will most likely fall in the premium smartphone segment.

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Source: WindowsCentral

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TCL 10 Pro and TCL 10L are coming to Canada on Bell, TELUS, and Best Buy

The TCL 10L and TCL 10 Pro are the first phones as part of TCL’s major push into the US, Europe, and Australia. The devices were showed off at CES 2020 earlier in the year, subsequently launching in the USA a few months after. Now, TCL is expanding its lineup to Canada by bringing over the TCL 10 Pro and the TCL 10L to Bell, TELUS, Virgin Mobile, Koodo, and Best Buy in the country.

TCL 10L and 10 Pro Review: Great Value Mid-Range Android Smartphones for the US

TCL 10L XDA Forums || TCL 10 Pro XDA Forums

TCL 10L and TCL 10 Pro Specifications

Specifications	TCL 10L	TCL 10 Pro
Dimensions & Weight	162.2 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm 180g	158.5 x 72.4 x 9.2 mm 177g
Display	6.53-inch LCD LTPS Dotch display FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution 395 ppi 19.5:9 aspect ratio 91% screen-to-body ratio 1500:1 contrast ratio Dedicated display engine Real-time SDR to HDR conversion Gorilla Glass 3 Top left hole punch	6.47-inch curved AMOLED display FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution 398 ppi 19.5:9 aspect ratio 93% screen-to-body ratio 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio Dedicated display engine Real-time SDR to HDR conversion Always-on-display Teardrop notch
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665: 4x Kryo 260 Gold @ 2.0GHz 4x Kryo 260 Silver @ 1.8GHz Adreno 610	Qualcomm Snapdragon 675: 2x Kryo 460 Gold @ 2.0 GHz 6x Kryo 460 Silver @ 1.7 GHz Adreno 612
RAM & Storage	6GB RAM + 64GB EMMC 6GB RAM+ 128GB UFS Micro SD card, up to 256GB	6GB RAM + 128GB UFS 2.1 Micro SD card, up to 256GB
Battery & Charging	4,000 mAh	4,500 mAh Quick Charge 3.0, 18W (50% in 35 minutes)
Rear Cameras	Photo: Primary: 48MP S5KGM1, f/1.8, 1/2.25″ sensor, 0.8µm pixels Secondary: 8MP GC8034, super-wide-angle, f/2.2, 1/4″ sensor, 1.12µm pixels Tertiary: 2MP GC2385, macro, f/2.4, 1/5″ sensor, 1.65µm pixels Quarternary: 2MP GC2385, depth, f/2.4, 1/5″ sensor, 1.65µm pixels Video: 4K @ 30fps 1080 @ 120fps 720p @ 240fps	Photo: Primary: 64MP GW1, f/1.8, 1/1.7″ sensor, 0.8µm pixels, PDAF, CDAF, LDAF Secondary: 16MP 3P9, super-wide-angle, f/2.4, 1/3″, 1.0µm pixels Tertiary: 5MP GC5035, macro, f/2.2, 1/5″ sensor, 1.12µm pixels Quarternary: 2MP OV02K10, depth, f/1.8, 1/2.8″ sensor, 2.9µm pixels Video: 4K/1080p/720p @ 30 fps 1080p/720p @ 120fps 720p @ 24ofps 720p @ 960fps
Front Cameras	16MP S5K3P9SP04, f/2.2, Single Hole Punch	24MP OV24B, f/2.0, Teardrop Notch
Other Features	Rear fingerprint scanner NFC Bluetooth 5.0, Super Bluetooth Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n for 2.4GHz Wi-Fi: 802.11a/n/ac for 5GHz Smart key	In-Display fingerprint scanner NFC Bluetooth 5.0, Super Bluetooth Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n for 2.4GHz Wi-Fi: 802.11a/n/ac for 5GHz Smart key
Audio	Audio chipset: WCD9370 Audio amplifier: NXP TFA9890 3.5mm audio jack Bottom firing mono speaker Super Bluetooth	Audio chipset: WCD9370 Audio amplifier: NXP TFA9890 3.5mm audio jack Bottom firing mono speaker Super Bluetooth
Android Version	TCL UI based on Android 10	TCL UI based on Android 10, upgrade planned for Android 11 by FOTA

Pricing and Availability for Canada

The pricing of the two devices is mentioned below:

• Bell
  • TCL 10L $350 CAD, or Monthly @ $13.17
  • TCL 10 Pro $700 CAD, or Monthly @ $25.23
• TELUS
  • TCL 10L $345 CAD, or Monthly @ $13
  • TCL 10 Pro $665 CAD, or Monthly @ $26

To celebrate TCL’s official entry into the Canadian market, consumers who purchase a TCL 10 Pro from Best Buy between July 10-16 and register themselves at www.tclpromo.ca will qualify for a free 43″ TCL TV, valued at $319.99

If you want to know more about the devices, check out our review!

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Take this quick quiz to find out what kind of phone user you are, enter to win a new laptop and watch!

Smartphones are firmly entrenched in our daily lives. We wake up and reach for our phones immediately. A quick trip to the bathroom becomes a gaming session. The waiting room at the doctor is filled with people looking down at their phones while the magazines collect dust. Everyone uses their phones differently, though. Huawei is asking people to take a quiz, included if you scroll down this page, to find out what kind of smartphone user they are. Like the examples above, there are tons of situations where we can whip out our phones to kill some time. But what are you going to do? Play a game? Check Twitter? Listen to music? Those choices define the type of user you are, and Huawei says everyone falls into four groups.

Take Quiz to Win a Huawei Matebook 13 and a Huawei Watch GT2!!!!

• Your name:*
• Your email:*
• Finally the lockdown has let up and you have a date! However, while waiting for your date, he/she tells you that they’ll be an hour late. You pick up your phone to help pass the time--which app will you open?*
  • Play the Clash of Clan(or other games) for an hour
  • Music time, Spotify(or other music apps) for an hour
  • Open Boomerang (or other video or photo Editing app) that would be shared on social media later.
  • Screw the date, lets open Tinder to find another date
• You’ve gone two hours to kill on an Uber or train to visit a family/friend member. Which app would you use to pass the time?*
  • Open up Garanti BBVA Mobile(or other investment apps) to review and make some financial stuff.
  • Open up Citymapper (or other Map apps) to find the best route to travel.
  • Play Score! Hero ( or other sports games) and relax
  • Open up Glovo (or Yelp and other review apps) to check what the best restaurant in your destination is.
• It’s been a long day of work and it’s getting late, but you’re not fully tired just yet. Which app do you open to relax?*
  • Soundcloud(or Spotify and other music apps), Listen to music, and relax.
  • Zalando(or Amazon and other shopping apps), check the latest deal
  • Ma Banque ( or other Bank or Financial apps), check the latest bank statement
  • Minecraft( or other open-world games).
• You’re studying hard so that you can get a good job when you graduate. After a long time learning you take out your phone to take a break. Which app do you open?*
  • Open up Photomath (or other learning platforms) and focus!
  • Open up Gojek(or other food delivery apps) and get something to eat.
  • Open up PlayStation App and check if anyone can play a game with you.
  • Open up Dailymotion and watch some videos.
• You’re spending the day with your best friend. During the meeting, which app would you rely on the most?*
  • Cabify (or other Navigation apps)
  • EasyPark (or other Navigation apps)
  • Rappi (food delivery app)
  • Vinkle (Video and photo shooting and editing app)

 

Hedonic

Someone who lives in the moment. Likes to participate in the community and spread happiness. Quick learner. Hard to find focus and concentrate on single tasks.

Minimalist

Not easily impressed, doesn’t get as excited as they used to. Doesn’t waste money as much as others, but has a hard time with planning.

Hard Working

Not easily distracted by irrelevant things and good at restraint. Good perseverance, but don’t like empty tasks. Needs to learn how to relax and have fun while pursuing goals.

Elite

Careful, thoughtful, and accurate. Lives life in a methodical manner with few unexpected decisions. Always prepared and able to perform multiple roles.

 

The quiz will grade you on your phone activity choices and then assign you to one of these groups. The quiz also provides suggestions for how to improve your life for the rest of 2020. Huawei is also giving out a New Matebook 13 2020 and a New Watch GT2 to some lucky winners, just make sure to accurately enter your email and name below. Good luck!

HUAWEI MateBook 13 (2020)

$1137 at HUAWEI

HUAWEI WATCH GT 2

$189 at HUAWEI

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