Oppo’s Find N2 Flip Lands in The UK

The Oppo Find N2 Flip may well draw comments regarding its similarity with Samsung’s Z Flip 4, but there is lots to like about the N2 Flip.

Firstly, and the most striking difference, is the N2 Flip’s 3.26-inch portrait cover screen. Not only does this trump the Z Flip 4’s slim landscape display in size, it actually looks more like a regular smartphone screen. While we can all agree that size isn’t important (right?), the larger Oppo display enables it to show more notifications at a time (up to six) and offers a larger preview viewfinder for those crucial selfies.

On the subject of cameras, the Oppo Find N2 Flip boasts a 50MP (f/1.8) Sony IMX890 main sensor sitting on top of an 8MP ultrawide unit with input from Hasselblad. In addition, a third camera can be found inside, above the 6.8-inch inner OLED display. This has a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz (the cover screen maxes out at 60Hz), and Oppo says that the N2 Flip has “the smallest crease in any flip phone yet”.

The Find N2 Flip uses what Oppo calls a “Flexion” hinge with an “improved waterdrop design”, which the company says is thinner, smaller and stronger than the previous hinge found inside the original Find N launched last year. However, it never made it beyond the Chinese market.

Finally, the Find N2 Flip is powered by a MediaTek 9000+ chipset and has a 4,300mAh battery.

Oppo Find N2 Flip UK Prices

Priced at £849 to buy outright from Amazon, the Oppo Find N2 Flip is also available from Vodafone starting at £36 a month (£49 upfront cost) with 8GB of data on a 36-month device plan and a 24-month airtime plan. Voda also adds that you can save up to £240 on your airtime plan if you order the Find N2 Flip before 30 March.

O2 starts at £30.00 upfront and then £42.30 per month for 36 months which gets you 30GB of data.

Plans on EE start at £58 a month. If you’re considering that, you may as well add another £7 and get a massive 165GB of data on EE’s Essential Plan.

It’s still cheaper than Samsung’s flippable phone. Tempted? Find more information at Oppo or head to Amazon to buy SIM free.

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Samsung is looking to reward you with one of its top-flight Galaxy S20 phones when you opt to buy any 2020 QLED 8K TVs.

If you’re in the market for an 8K telly and your phone isn’t exactly the last-word in latest tech, then this might well be a sign. Bag on of Samsung’s 8K QLED TVs and you’ll also scoop up a rather swish Samsung Galaxy S20 worth up to £899. 

What’s that? You daren’t move away from iOS? In that case, why not take them up on their offer of up to £400 cashback instead? That will also work if you’ve already upgraded your handset recently, obviously.

That Galaxy S20 might be handy with 8K still being something of a newcomer and there not being overly much material out there as the phone can shoot in 8K. Why not recreate some classic flicks not yet available in 7680 × 4320 resolution?

That said, the latest 8K TVs do a sterling job of upsampling from HD and 4K so what’s left is just which Samsung set to by. Naturally, the more you spend on an 8K TV, the more money Samsung will repay you in kind. For instance, opt for the 55-inch Q700T for £1999, and you can claim £250 back. Go large on an £11,999 85-inch Q950TS, and you’ll get £400 back.  

This offer is open to telly buyers in the UK and Ireland until the 22nd September 2020 through Samsung.com and at Samsung 8K TV retailers, such as Dixons, Richer Sounds, AO, Argos, Harrods, Selfridges and various independents.

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Samsung has a special deal when you buy the rather swanky Frame TV. If you are in the market for one of these televisions, read on.

About Frame TV

The Samsung Frame QLED SamsunTV is at the brand’s luxury end of TVs. Moreover, when it is not being used as a telly it becomes a work of art.

The wall-mounted TV can be customised to fit in perfectly no matter what your choice of decor is.

When not being used to watch the latest blockbusters or box set, the television can display a range of art from galleries such as the Tate, V&A and The Royal Collection. Naturally, you can also opt to show your own handiwork and family photos.

When mounted, The Frame hangs flush to the wall thanks to the No Gap Wall Mount, transforming to look like a true piece of art. The Samsung Frame TV is available in 43, 49,55 and 65-inch sizes.

Samsung Frame TV Deal

Adding to those already compelling reasons to buy a Frame TV is that Samsung is offering a complimentary bezel when purchasing a 2019 Frame.

Available in black, brown, white and beige, the customisable bezels are the perfect TV accessory for personalisation.

Price and availability

Prices start at £1,299 for the 43-inch model, rising to £1,999 for the 65-inch version.

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Samsung Electronics unveiled a range of new advanced home appliances. Amongst those were the POWERstick Jet vacuum cleaner, AirDresser and the Bespoke Refridgerator. 

Each device offers a unique and practical solution to the many challenges of modern life, like finding kitchen appliances that fit and look good, clothing contamination, dust and hurried lifestyles.

The POWERstick Jet vacuum cleaner is a game-changer in terms of powerful suction capabilities. AirDresser represents a new category of clothing care appliances. It refreshes and sanitises clothing using powerful blasts of air and steam, enabling consumers to re-wear clothes without having to run a full load of laundry and helping them lengthen the lifespan of delicate garments. Finally, the BESPOKE Refridgerator is part of Samsung’s BESPOKE lineup. The new category of refrigerators allows you to set your kitchen in a customised style.

Samsung POWERstick Jet

The POWERstick Jet focuses on getting improved suction power from a cordless vacuum cleaner to match that of corded units. POWERstick Jet promises to deliver thanks to it using ‘Samsung’s Digital Inverter Motor and Jet Cyclone System to generate up to 200W of industry-leading suction power. 

Filters

Samsung has also developed the best-in-class 5-layer HEPA filtration system for the POWERstick Jet. The impressive filter captures 99.999% of dust particles and allergens.

In the first stage of the filtration process, the main cyclone separates large dust particles, which are then trapped in another metal mesh grille filter. The Jet Cyclone serves as a second cyclone and works together with a washable microfilter to capture finer dust particles. Finally, an ultra-fine dust filter captures 0.3~10µm sized dust particles. All parts and filters are washable, so the unit can be maintained hygienically.

POWERstick Jet comes with a removable high-capacity battery, meaning you can replace it with a spare to clean if your house is really that big (or dusty).

Samsung AirDresser

AirDresser introduces a new standard of clothing care that addresses unmet needs for a more efficient method of refreshing and revitalising your clothes daily. 

Personally, anything that means I no longer have to iron works for me. Let’s face it, most of us want to be able to take better care of our clothes, especially if they are made of delicate materials. The AirDresser from Samsung quickly and conveniently freshens up your outfit while saving time and money by reducing trips to the dry cleaners.

AirDresser freshens clothes with its Jet Air system and Air Hangers. The system uses powerful jets of air to loosen and remove engrained dust, even from deep within the fabric. Then, the Jet Steam feature sanitises garments gently to get rid of bacteria. Additionally, Heatpump Drying also provides delicate care for clothes by drying them at a low temperature to reduce shrinkage and heat damage. 

Fresh

AirDresser also features a Deodorising Filter to capture and remove odours while preventing them from building up inside the unit. It even has a Dust Filter that keeps the inside of the compartment clean by capturing the dust left floating in the air.

Available in a Crystal Mirror colour, AirDresser blends advanced technologies with unique styling, doubling as a state-of-the-art wardrobe that fits in beautifully with contemporary living spaces.

Samsung BESPOKE Refridgerator

The new BESPOKE refrigerator lineup incorporates a modular design and offers 3 different types, ranging from 1-door tall fridges and freezers to classic style refrigerators. With the ability to configure BESPOKE in many ways, the system provides the flexibility of tailoring your fridge to your lifestyle and design needs.

We particularly like the choice of front panel materials—cotta metal, satin glass, and glam glass—as well as the multiple colour options.

Check them out at IFA 2019

All the new Samsung products can be experienced at the Berlin City Cube at IFA between September 6 and September 11.

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Samsung has opened its first connected living show home in the UK – the Samsung ‘Connected Living Apartment’. This London flat could well be the UK’s smartest home.

The Connected Living Apartment is found in funky rental brand Tipi’s new residential development at Wembley Park.

Tipi and Samsung Connected Living

The Connected Living Apartment is a live showcase of Samsung’s latest connected home tech in a real-life apartment setting.

The state-of-the-art connected home showcases Samsung’s pledge of ensuring all the company’s products will be connected to the Internet of Things by 2020.

Looking at the press photos, it certainly seems that the Tipi apartment is bale to shows how secure, seamless and convenient connected living is for consumers, both inside and outside of the home.

Teg Dosanjh, Director of Connected Living, Samsung Electronics UK and Ireland, told GadgetyNews:

Many of us have already had a glimpse into the potential of a connected home through devices like smart speakers, but we want to take this to a whole new level of smart. This genuine residential setting is a perfect place to showcase the best of Samsung and third-party brands coming together to highlight what is already possible today, as well as our future vision. This initiative chimes with our higher purpose of building communities which are enriched through technology-powered experiences.

Samsung SmartThings

Naturally, at the heart of all the connected tech is Samsung’s open ecosystem powered by the SmartThings app.

The app is compatible with the majority of the UK’s leading IoT brands such as Ikea, Yale, Ring, Bose, Arlo and Philips Hue. The SmartThings app centralises control through one simple mobile interface, available on Android or iOS. Smart should be simple, after all.

As well as cutting down the number of apps you need, SmartThings is also secured by Samsung Knox. Samsung Knox boasts enterprise-grade security – protecting personal data travelling between the home and the cloud.

Delivering value to consumer lives

From checking who’s at the door through the Samsung QLED TV, Family Hub fridge or smartphone, SmartThings allows people to take control of their homes, and the devices within them wherever and whenever it suits them.

Additionally, you can control locks and switch off hair straighteners as well as having the ability to schedule and control kitchen appliances and view the contents of your fridge.

Rajesh Shah, Managing Director, Tipi, commented:

We’re all about offering residents an all-inclusive rental package with lifestyle services that are fit for the future rental market. The Samsung Connected Living Apartment is a physical embodiment of the ultimate smart, connected home, and we can’t think of a better location for this than Tipi’s new buzzing Wembley Park development.

Samsung’s Teg adds:

Everything on show in the Samsung Connected Living Apartment is technology and functionality that is available today, not in a decade’s time; it’s why we’ve launched our showcase in a real-life residential setting,”  

Smart Home

Whether-or-not this is actually the UK’s smartest home, we still want all that kit in our place, please.

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Samsung Electronics has announced its 2019 QLED TV range. Furthermore, it is available to pre-order now and will go on general sale from 27th March 2019. Also, the Recommended Retail Pricing has been announced.

Samsung QLED 2019

The new range boasts pixel perfect contrast and captivating colour in all conditions. Samsung has also brought its AI upscaling technology from its 8K TV to the 4K range. The upshot of is that you can now enjoy content in beautiful 4K even if it hasn’t been filmed in 4K.

The principal products unveiled in the 2019 QLED line-up include a suite of 8K and 4K TVs, including the 8K Q950R that ranges from 65-inch to 98-inch in size, as well as the 4K Q90R, Q85R, Q80R, Q70R and Q60R that range from 43-inch to 82-inch in size. In total, the expanded 2019 QLED line-up gives you more than 20 models to choose from.

Increasing the number of large-screen models in its TV line-up is part of a broader strategy at Samsung and reflects shifting consumer demands.

Jongsuk Chu, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics told GadgetyNews:

We have witnessed our customers’ unfaltering confidence and affection towards Samsung QLED TVs within the past year. This year, our QLED 8K and 4K line-ups are addressing the growing demand in the market for ultra-large TVs, and we are proud to be able to deliver our most innovative and immersive line-up to date.

Deep Blacks and Wide Viewing Angles

Samsung’s 2019 QLED TVs feature ‘Ultra Viewing Angle’ technology. The tech restructures the TV’s panels, so the backlight passes through the panel more evenly onto the screen. So, no matter where you’re sitting you’re guaranteed an incredible viewing experience. Additionally, most 2019 QLED TVs are ‘Direct-Full-Array’ models that allow for a more sophisticated control of contrast, delivering much deeper blacks on screen.

Following its adoption in 8K models, Samsung’s new QLED 4K models are also now equipped with its proprietary ‘Quantum Processor’. The QLED 4K can then upscale any picture, no matter the source, to deliver the ultimate 4K picture. The AI upscaling features improved brightness, picture quality and sound optimised for each scene.

Additionally, all Samsung 2019 QLED TVs will feature HDR10+, a premium picture processing format. The HDR10+ standard makes bright scenes brighter and dark scenes darker by optimising the contrast for each scene so that users can enjoy a detail-rich picture. The QLED 8K TVs will also support HDMI 2.1 (8K 60P) transmission.

Bixby – AI-powered Intelligent Assistant

The new Bixby feature hands you easy access the content you want through voice commands on Samsung’s ‘Universal Guide.’ Furthermore, it also helps you search for content based on your previous viewing habits and preferences.

The 2019 Samsung Smart TVs offer a new iTunes Movies and TV Shows app and supports Apple AirPlay 2. Additionally, the latest TVs are now integrated with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, so users can turn their TV on or off or control volume via simple voice commands.

Ambient Mode

Naturally, Ambient Mode enables you to display decorative content, useful information, your own photos and can even mimic the texture of the wall behind it.

Also, an even wider variety of themes are also now available, allowing you to further customise Ambient Mode to complement the décor of your home.

There is also the automatic light control sensor which adapts the screen brightness level for optimal viewing, night or day.

Price and availability

Pre-order is available now for the Q950, Q90, Q85 and Q80 and you’ll receive free delivery and installation to create the ultimate TV set up.

The Q60R starts at £1,099 for the 49-inch, the Q70R kicks off at £1,499 for 49-inches, The Q85R range starts at 55-inches for £2,299. The Q90R also starts at 55-inches and will cost £3,799 and, finally, the entry level of the top flight Q950R 8K range is a 65-inch smart telly that costs £4,999.

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Samsung took the wrappers off it’s new Q900R upscaling 8K HDS TV at a press conference during IFA. The new telly was announced as part of the company’s long-term vision to make 8K the most accurate and life-like screen resolution on the market. 

The headlines of the new Samsung TV includes Real 8K Resolution, Q HDR 8K, and 100% colour volume. Additionally, the Q900R also features Samsung’s Ambient Mode, enhanced to seamlessly blend the TV into its surroundings for an 8K screen resolution.  

Samsung Q900R 8K TV

The Samsung Q900R features Real 8K Resolution capable of up to 4,000 nit peak brightness – a standard met by most film studios. This feature allows TV to produce four times more pixels than a 4K UHD TV and 16 times more pixels than a full HD TV.

Also, Q HDR 8K powered by HDR (High Dynamic Range) 10+ technology optimises the TV’s brightness levels and produces pristine colours and images.

Samsung’s proprietary 8K AI Upscaling technology  also comes equipped with picture and sound quality to a level compatible with 8K regardless of the original source quality or format. This means that no matter whether you content comes via a streaming service, set-top box, HDMI, USB or even mobile mirroring, the Quantum Processor 8K recognises and upscales the content. However, I have it on good authority that PC and gaming consoles won’t be upscaled.

Finally, the Q900R features Direct Full Array Elite for enhanced contrast and precise backlighting control, and also 100% Colour Volume, enabling users to witness billions of shades of colour for the purest colour accuracy to-date.

Availability

The ultra-large screen sizes will be available in four sizes, from 65-inches to 85-inches. The Q900R will be available in the UK from mid-October.

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Samsung has just announced the addition of Deezer High Fidelity Lossless Audio on select Samsung soundbars and wireless speakers.

As of today, music fans and audiophiles can stream music and listen to tracks the way it was originally intended. This is thanks to a multitude of Samsung wireless speakers and soundbars now being able to receive Deezer’s HiFi Lossless Audio stream. Additionally, you will benefit from more options to choose from. Moreover, with Deezer HiFi, there’s no annoying adverts to break up your Flow.

Deezer lossless on Samsung speakers

Deezer HiFi streams music at 16-Bit/ 44.1 kHz in lossless audio. This means that you get the highest sound quality.

In addition to the enhanced quality of sound, Deezer HiFi includes Flow. Flow is a personal soundtrack that uses smart data to play familiar favourites and new recommendations for users.

Furthermore, you also get ad-free listening, unlimited music play and access to an extensive library of playlists, albums, and more.

Also, Deezer HiFi users have unlimited access to 36 million HiFi tracks in more than 180 countries. This now includes Samsung users with a compatible wireless device.

Samsung’s lineup of wireless speakers and soundbars are developed and tested at the Samsung Audio Lab, based in Valencia, California.

Words

Taeho Park, VP, AV Marketing at Samsung Electronics told us:

At Samsung, we prioritise innovation and sound quality when introducing audio products to our consumers. We are driven by our commitment to provide a listening experience that’s unrivaled by our competitors, and our partnership with Deezer speaks directly to our mission to produce the best sound quality on the market.”

Riad Hawa, VP Hardware Partnerships, Deezer, added:

Our partnership with Samsung ensures that Deezer HiFi and Samsung users will have even more opportunities to discover and experience the music they love in the way it was meant to be heard. Providing greater accessibility to FLAC quality sound is really important to us and to all audiophiles who have a greater appreciation for lossless audio. Teaming up with Samsung allows us to deliver the best quality sound to our consumers who care about high quality sound.”

More information

For more information on Samsung’s lineup of soundbars and wireless speakers, please visit samsung.com/uk.

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Samsung is getting ready to release the world’s first ever true foldable smartphone in its Galaxy X, and it looks set to arrive soon.

We were expecting the Galaxy X to land in 2019 but then we heard it would drop by the end of the year. Turns out that we were right the first time.

Although, we did hear about the Samsung Foldiplay back in 2013

Samsung reveals folding Infinity Display device at SDC 2018!

Samsung folding phone

According to a report from Korean news outlet ETNews, Samsung has begun to enter final preparations for the production of foldable screen panels.

Furthermore, these final preparations include “mass-producing” the panels needed.

This timeline certainly more than hints that Sammy wants to be the first to the line with a foldable smartphone. Additionally, with this early start, it should be all set to appear as early as February 2019.

Paper-thin folding smartphone

More than one

Additionally, the fact that Samsung is going into mass production. Firstly, this could be just to cover the expected rush to own a foldy fone. However, it could also suggest that they could well be  producing screens for other phone manufacturers. Let’s face it, this is something it already does for current phone screens, being the go-to OLED manufacturer.

Other phone brands rumoured to be working on foldable phones include the usual suspects. Needless to say, amongst those are Apple, LG, Huawei and Motorola. But. if Samsung is aiming to be first, does that mean the product may not be as refined and ready as the competition? Well, according to the company’s CEO, we’ll be getting a “finished product” at release. Then again, would they say anything else?

Galaxy X expected specs

The Samsung Galaxy X is expected to sport a 4.5-inch front screen and a foldable internal display of 7.3-inches. Further rumours suggest that this may not fold in the middle but a third of the way up.

Well, right now, pretty much anything is possible. It could be a modern spin on the clamshell phones,  or something totally new. The only thing we can guarantee is more facts will start to seep out the closer the device comes to reality. Personally, I can’t wait!

What about you? Are you down with the fold? Let us know below.

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If you were at All Points East at Victoria Park last week you may have noticed the new epic Samsung Galaxy S9 Super Slow-mo experience and viewing platform. It will reappear for British Summer Time Hyde Park (6th – 8th July and 13th – 15th July).

Last weekend at All Points East, festival-goers were able to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the epic views whilst the likes of Patti Smith and Nick Cave were performing on the main stage.

Thousands stopped by to capture their Super Slow-mo selfie and shared their moment using #GalaxyS9 and #withGalaxy.

Golden Ticket

It gets even better though.

Throughout the rest of the festival season, Samsung are offering a ‘Golden Ticket’ opportunity. This gives the lucky fest fan access to the VIP platform with incredible panoramic views of the festival. For a chance to win, just share your Super Slow-mo video on social media. Furthermore, up to 15 winners will be chosen daily.

How

For those simply wondering how to take the best festival snaps and videos on their Galaxy S9, the camera has two key features, perfect for capturing the best festival moments:

• Super low-light – a revolutionary technology that adapts like the human eye, meaning you can take stunning festival stills; from bright afternoon sets to moonlight raves
• Super Slow-mo – if you’re not able to visit the Samsung viewing platform, you can take your own Super Slow-mo videos on your Galaxy S9 to capture epic on-site dance moves

Words

Sam Grant, Chief Marketing Officer at Samsung Electronics told us:

We can’t wait to share our on-site experience with music fans this festival season. Whether capturing low-light sunset gig shots or taking a Super Slow-mo video on the Galaxy S9, we are excited to enable festival goers to capture their moment in the best way possible.”

Check out highlights from All Points East by searching for the #withGalaxy and #GalaxyS9 hashtag on Twitter and Instagram.

To find out more about the Galaxy S9 camera visit: http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-s9/camera/

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