In particular, the update will arrive on the Galaxy S20 series, the Galaxy Z Fold 2, the Galaxy Note 20 phones, and the Galaxy Z Flip for the single person that’s still using that particular hinge-based device. So what can users expect from this operating system update?

Can’t afford an S21? These should tide you over

In terms of features that were once upon a time isolated to the Galaxy S21 range of phones, older phones will be able to use Enhanced Single Take mode when taking pictures. It’s a neat little tool that allows users to snap a variety of images with a selection of different cameras and sensors and then select which image looks the best. It’s a cool addition, but it’s not really a thing that’ll make us rush out and buy a phone.

The Object Eraser, a very cool editing tool, is also making the leap back in time. A simple and efficient way to remove that one dude who still thinks the Bunny Ears joke is funny in 2021 from your photos, users can simply cut out aspects of an image without fussing with all those other complicated editing tools.

Multi Mic Recording has also paced itself into the room, allowing users to record audio through the device’s built in microphone and an externally connected mic. Very useful for budding videographers looking to improve the audio quality of their captures.

Lastly, folks stuck on older devices won’t have to worry about that irritating blue light that keeps your brains awake at night thanks to the Eye Comfort Shield, and Private Share will help users keep their files more secured thanks to a range of snazzy new encryption tech and permissions that should help keep you a little safer in this wild wasteland we call 2021.

Samsung hasn’t provided a solid date for these updates but it’s in the process of rolling them out so it should hit your device in the next week or two. Just be patient, you’ll get your turn.

Source: DigitalTrends

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Know when to Fold ’em

It’s surprisingly compact for a folding smartphone. The handset has a 6.23in outer display (816 x 2,260), which makes use of Corning’s new Gorilla Glass Victus. Which pretty much guarantees that the outside of the Fold 2 will be as tough as you need it to be. But… we’re not about to drop it to find out. Even if it seems like it’ll take the punishment, which it does — from the outside, at least.

Folded out, the inner screen measures 7.6in (1,768 x 2,208). It’s Samsung’s typical AMOLED, meaning the image is bright, clear and has the sort of black sections you could get lost in. Yes, there’s a noticeable crease in the panel — the side effect of the new and improved hinge. It’s a serious mission to get moving with a single hand, meaning it’ll stay where you put it. That’s a good thing, in case it’s not obvious.

Inside is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865+, which is unusual to see in South Africa. Expect 12GB of RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of storage. There’s a triple-camera arrangement on the outside of the phone, consisting of three 12MP sensors, and there’s a dual 10MP selfie shooter tucked inside. Samsung’s excellent camera skills are likely to be in place. But don’t expect that this admittedly-gorgeous tech is going to come cheap.

The price of fame

Here in South Africa, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 goes up for pre-order from 7 September. It’ll ship and hit stores from 25 September and will cost you R50,000. If you’re on a contract, you’ll wind up paying around R2,700 a month to use Samsung’s best folding smartphone. 

Stick around because we’ll have a review of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 up just as soon as we’ve spent enough time with it. Samsung’s newest foldable seems to be quite a durable folder. Is it worth 50 grand?  That’s the question the phone will have to answer in the next few days.

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