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      Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023: The Galaxy S23 and Book3 are Here!

      Robert Cerff / 03-02-2023 / Tech

      For the first time in three years, Samsung held their much-anticipated Galaxy Unpacked event in person to unveil their latest consumer tech innovations for 2023. The event, held in San Francisco, saw fans and press packing into the arena to see what Samsung has been developing for the past year, especially the latest Galaxy S23 range of smartphones and the new Galaxy Book3 notebooks.

      Using 100% recycled paper packaging to various components made of recycled glass, plastic and aluminium, Samsung has increased their use of eco-conscious materials in their mobile and laptop devices this year, further cementing their commitment to sustainability and environmental protection.

      Samsung took the opportunity to share their inspiring vision for sustainability and human connection at the event. “More than ever, people turn to brands they trust for the tools on which they can depend to navigate our rapidly-changing world,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “At Samsung, this demand for trusted performance pushes us to deliver more meaningful innovations — beyond the specs. It pushes us to create devices that are truly the best and be a brand you can be proud of. We created these devices to set the new premium standard for innovation to deliver powerful performance – without compromise. For every consumer and for the planet we share.”

      Galaxy S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra Specs and Pricing 

      The much-anticipated S23 line-up includes three new models: Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra, each of which boasts enhanced cameras, better battery life and faster processors. The design of the base and the Plus models are more reminiscent of iPhone this year, but the Ultra retains it’s large, squared off design cues taken from the now defunct Note series.

      As expected, the Galaxy S23 Ultra model pushes the envelope with the most cameras, the largest amount of RAM and storage options. Starting at $1199, it offers a mind-bending 200-megapixel main camera, 5000mAh battery and a huge 6.8-inch screen.

      The S23 and S23 Plus feature an identical floating camera design as the Ultra, giving them a uniform style. The Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra are available in Green, Cream, Phantom Black and Lavender, with a frosted finish replacing the glossy bodies of the previous incarnations. The range is also getting online-exclusive colour options - the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus get grey and light green, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra gets grey, light green, light blue and red with a black frame.

      The exciting news is that the 23 range comes equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 that has a faster GPU at 3.36GHz with an overclocked processor. Despite these changes, the Galaxy S23 is priced at $799 while the S23 Plus starts from $999.

      Galaxy Book3 Notebooks

      Samsung's latest line of laptops to rival Apple’s MacBook range is dubbed the Book3 series, which packs Intel 13th Gen Core processors and a stunning Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display. In fact, this display technology is also featured in their flagship S23 phones and offer resolutions of 2880 X 1800, 16:10 aspect ratios and an impressive refresh rate of 120Hz for smooth animations, video and a fluid gaming experience. The OLED display impresses with vibrant colours, wide viewing angles and fast response times.

      The three models announced are the 14-inch and 16-inch Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro and a 16-inch Galaxy Book3 Pro 360. Another model on the horizon is the Galaxy Book3 Ultra, which boasts a 120Hz OLED screen, an H-Series Core i7 or Core i9, and an RTX 4050 or 4070 GPU to give Apple's MacBook Pro line a run for its money. All notebooks have a 3.5mm jack, microSD slot, one USB-A, 2 USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports and one full-sized HDMI, as well as two 5W woofers and two 2W tweeters with AKG and Dolby Atmos certification, along with dual microphones and 1080p webcam.

      The Book3 Pro will start at $1,449.99, the Book3 Pro 360 will start at $1,899.99, and the Ultra will start at $2,399.99.

       Be sure to check out our full reviews of the Samsung Galaxy S23 range at www.mondo.co.za, where you’ll also find the best mobile deals from South Africa’s best networks, all in one place.

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      Samsung’s 100 Megapixel Camera is Coming!

      It’s no secret that the camera has always been the smartphone’s strongest selling point. With the growing popularity of social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, users have become photo-centric, constantly chasing after the best cameras to produce the best pictures to share with their followers. In fact, digital camera sales have taken a dip since the rise of the camera phone, which allows users to carry one device that performs many functions rather than purchasing a specific device for each of their needs. The first phone with a built-in camera was manufactured by Samsung in the year 2000. This digital camera could take up 20 photos at 350 000-pixels, or 0.35-megapixels, but you could only access your photos by connecting to a computer. By the year 2003, camera phones were becoming more popular with better specs and lower prices. In 2004, Sprint released a phone with a 1.3-megapixel camera that could capture images, share them wirelessly and even allowed you to print them. Finnish manufacturer Nokia jumped on the bandwagon in 2005 and released a 2 megapixel camera on their N90 model. Shortly after, the world was introduced to Sony Ericsson, whose aim was to steal the crown from Nokia. They adopted Sony’s Cybershot digital camera branding, which earned them first place in the camera phone market. The Sony Ericsson K800i was released in 2006 with a 3.2-megapixel camera that had auto focus, image stability and a Xenon flash. The baton was passed back to Samsung when they released the first ever 5-megapixel camera and then the 8 megapixel camera in 2008. The smartphone camera race continued, with Samsung appearing to be the winner with their release of the M8910 Pixon 12, which had a 12MP camera, in 2009. However, they were soon bested by Nokia’s N8 in 2010 and then the 16MP Sony Ericsson S006 that came at the end of 2010. Fast forward a few years and Samsung are at it again! To maintain their position in the market, the technology giant has decided to partner up with Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi to create the world’s first 108-megapixel camera. Current high-end smartphones typically host cameras with between 12 and 16-megapixel resolutions, so a 108 megapixel camera would be a massive improvement to the conventional smartphone camera. The Isocell Bright HMX is designed to shoot incredibly detailed photos and is said to be comparable to a top DSLR camera. You can expect to capture better low-lit images as this camera will merge pixels to absorb more light. In terms of video recording, no smartphone camera will have better capabilities than this one. It will be capable of shooting up to 6K resolution at 30 frames per second which is very impressive compared to the 4K resolution at 60 frames per second limit of other smartphones. It’s been predicted that Xiaomi will release a smartphone with a similar camera before Samsung does, and even though Samsung has announced that production on these camera lenses begun at the end of August, they’ve remained tight-lipped about when we’ll be seeing a device with the 108-megapixel camera on the shelves.

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      Samsung Galaxy A Series: Flagship Experiences on a Budget

      South Korean electronics manufacturer Samsung has blazed a trail in the local smartphone market with the launch of their mid-tier A series cell phones that give their more expensive flagship counterparts a run for their money. Most likely, this range was created in response to stiff competition in the mid-tier smartphone category from the likes of Chinese rivals Huawei and Xiaomi. The company launched the Galaxy A2 Core, A10, A20, A30, A50, A70 and the A80 in South Africa this year, with the A90 expected soon. The A Series is a welcome change in pace for the company’s mid-tier devices, as the range now offers you a premium look and feel at a lower cost, as well as upgrades to the internals to give these devices more power and features, such as triple-lens camera systems on selected models. Let’s take a quick look at each model in the Galaxy A range: Galaxy A2 Core A simple but powerful entry-level device, the Galaxy A2 Core features the Android Go operating system, which is designed to optimise performance through the device’s hardware. Android Go is a lite version of the OS but allows devices like the A2 Core to offer a smooth user experience at an affordable cost. The A2 Core also features 5 MP cameras on the rear and face of the device and can support an SD card of up to 512GB, complementing its 8GB or 16GB of onboard storage. This will allow the user to cram more music and pictures into the device. The A2 Core also comes fitted with a 5-inch display. Galaxy A10 & A20 The Galaxy A10 and Galaxy A20 smartphones have many similarities. While both come with the Android 9.0 operating system, one of the most distinct differences is the screen size, as the A10 features a 6.2-inch display, while the A20 features a slightly larger 6.4-inch AMOLED display. Both devices feature the same processor, with the A10 featuring 2GB of RAM and the A20 fitted with 3GB of RAM. Another major difference between the devices is that the A20 features a dual 13MP and 5MP rear camera, while the A10 offers a 13MP rear camera. The A20 offers an 8MP front camera versus the A10’s 5MP shooter. Both smartphones pack 32GB of internal storage. Galaxy A30 & A50 The A30 and A50 smartphones set a new benchmark for affordable smartphones in the mid-tier category. The A30 comes with 64GB of onboard storage, while the A50 offers a massive 128GB of storage. Both devices feature a gorgeous 6.4-inch AMOLED display, the Android 9.0 operating system, 4GB of RAM and all-day battery-life thanks to a colossal 4000 mAh battery, usually found in premium smartphones. The A50 smartphone features a triple rear camera setup with a 25MP, 8MP and 5MP cameras offering great wide screen shots, while the A30 features a dual 16MP and 5MP rear camera configuration. The A50 sports a powerful 25MP selfie camera and the A30 a 16MP front camera. Galaxy A70 & A80 Essentially competing in the premium smartphone segment, the A80 is set to become one of the most unique smartphones available on the South African market. The A80 will feature one of the first pop-up rotating camera modules, consisting of a powerful 48MP wide lens, 8MP ultra-wide lens and a Time of Flight (TOF) 3D camera to capture not only images from the rear but also for selfies. The device sports a 3700mAh battery and 128GB of onboard storage, with a 6.7-inch display. The Galaxy A70 features a slightly larger 4500mAh battery compared to the A80 but will run off the same processor and operating system – Android 9.0. The A70 smartphone features a triple camera module consisting of a 32MP lens, 8MP wide-angle lens and 5MP depth sensing lens with a 32MP selfie camera. Read the reviews: Galaxy A2 Core Galaxy A10 Galaxy A20

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