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Earlier this year, Samsung announced Galaxy Fold—Samsung’s first foldable device, and the beginning of an entirely new mobile category. Since then, Samsung have made improvements to the Galaxy Fold to ensure consumers have the best possible experience.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has unveiled the highly anticipated Galaxy Fold, a new foldable device creating a new mobile category. Galaxy Fold features the world’s first 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display, which folds into a compact device with a cover display. Galaxy Fold offers a powerful new way to multitask, watch videos, play games, and more – bringing to life new experiences and possibilities years in the making.
Read moreSamsung Unfolds the Future with a Whole New Mobile Category: Introducing Galaxy Fold
I am very excited to be jetting off to Paris again soon for the very exciting announcement of the brand new Huawei P30 series. It promises to be better than ever.
I’ll be reporting live from Paris at this event, so stayed tuned for more news to follow.
Yesterday, Samsung announced their new smartphones (we’ll be posting on this shortly), but it is clear to see that their products are retailing at phenomenal prices, on a par with Apple and clearly the public are holding onto their handsets for longer. Huawei have a different approach and it is incredibly exciting – #REWRITETHERULES
Samsung Electronics has launched two new high-resolution image sensors that are destined for multi-camera arrays in smartphones.
The two “Isocell” sensors – a 48-megapixel and a 32-megapixel unit both feature small size 0.8 micron pixels and are crucially compact to fit the slim bodies demanded of smartphone makers.
Called GM1 and GD1 respectively, the two new sensors feature Samsung’s Isocell Plus technology which adopts an innovative pixel structure that improves both light sensitivity and color fidelity, and what Samsung are calling Tetracell technology where the output from four pixels is combined into one (oversampled) for reduced noise.
The sensors also support the gyro-based electronic image stabilization (EIS) tech used in video capture.
It’s believed that the new sensors which start mass production in November will feature in the Samsung Galaxy S10 device, slated for release next year.
Read moreSamsung Electronics Anounces High Resolution Sensors for SmartPhone Cameras
Introduction The Samsung Galaxy S9+ or plus reviewed here is the larger of the two Galaxy S series smartphone models but it also distinguishes itself by being the more-photo-oriented of the two by inclusion of dual rear camera modules. The smaller, more pocket-friendly of the two, the S9 with its 5.8-in screen only has one … Read more Samsung Galaxy S9+ Review: Best Samsung Camera To Date
New smartphone device announcments are coming in thick and fast now and Samsung are not ones to lag behind. They’ve just announced their new mid range Galaxy A9 smartphone featuring the world’s first rear quad camera.
The Galaxy A9 will be available in the UK from November, at Samsung.com/uk (RRP £549), and selected partners.
“As a global leader in smartphone innovation, we understand the demand for meaningful innovation in a fast-paced world driven by visual communication,” said DJ Koh, President and CEO of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics. “Building on our legacy in smartphone camera development we’re introducing next-generation technology across our entire Galaxy portfolio to give more consumers the opportunity to experience cutting-edge innovation. We’re excited to deliver on this promise and debut world leading smartphone camera technology with the Galaxy A9.”
Read moreSamsung Unveils the New Galaxy A9 – The World’s First Rear Quad Camera
I have been engrossed in this white paper by Corephotonics Limited, the pioneer and worldwide market leader of dual camera technologies for mobile devices. Corephotonics’ primary mission is to perfect the mobile camera photography experience and to provide superior image quality by combining their novel optics, mechanics and computational photography technologies. Corephotonics’ comprehensive technologies excel … Read more Mobile Photography – The Evolution of Zoom Camera Technologies in Mobile Devices – White Paper
I have heard about this new TV by Samsung for a while and I am very pleased to let you know about it today. The Frame is a new concept that enhances your living space by displaying art, whilst delivering premium picture quality. There’s no need to look at a black screen whilst not in … Read more Samsung’s New Award Winning Lifestyle TV – The Frame – New Concept with Art
As mobile devices get thinner, the components inside them must scale down, too. Samsung’s latest chip, the 1.0μm-pixel-based 16 megapixel (MP) CMOS image sensor, did exactly that. It brings high resolution imaging to one of the slimmest smartphones in the market.
Image sensors hold an array of pixels, or pockets that collect light particles called photons. Better the image sensor, the more light it accurately captures through its pixels, which it then converts into electrical signals. Therefore, more pixels that are larger in size allow for better picture quality.
Slimmer devices have less space for interior components, so pixels get smaller as well, making the absorption of photons much more complicated. To continue to achieve high-resolution imaging, the solution thus far has been to maximize the photon absorption of each pixel. When it comes to the limitations due to scaling, however, this method still faces a number of challenges. The pixels’ sensitivity to light may decrease while loose photons create crosstalk that causes noise.
Samsung introduced ISOCELL technology in 2014 which reduces crosstalk of photons between pixels by 30 percent and has a 20 percent wider chief ray angle, allowing pixels to collect more light so as to capture colors more precisely.
The 1.0μm-pixel-based image sensor measures only about 5mm high, roughly 20 percent thinner than the previous 1.12μm model and offers comparable image quality. Device manufacturers now have more flexibility in designing products that are sleek and stylish and capable of taking high resolution, share-worthy photos.
Read moreSamsung Announces Mass Production of Industry’s First Mobile Image Sensor with 1.0μm Pixels
Interesting article by my friend Charles Arthur (Contributing Writer for The Guardian, previously the Guardian’s Technology Editor) this morning. He talks about the demise of camera sales since 2006, starting there of course with film. Arthur discusses the research & development and money that is being poured into smartphone development. He cites my partner (Kevin Carter’s) test results in DXOMark’s testing in October where the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus reached the top of the camera site – see here.
The conclusion to this piece focuses on sensors, smartphones are in need of larger sensors. "Sony announced recently that it’s going to increase its production of image sensors by 45% over the next 18 months to meet growing demand. Sony’s imaging division (which makes the sensors) is one of its most profitable divisions. Its customers include Xiaomi, the fast-growing Chinese smartphone maker, and Apple". Interesting read, go here to read in full.
Read moreThe Guardian – ‘Camera-makers focus on adapting to smartphones’ market surge’