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Samsung to supply camera sensor to Google for upcoming Pixel 6
Starting this year, several smartphone makers have launched their latest flagship handsets including Samsung Galaxy S21, Xiaomi Mi 11, OnePlus 9, and many more. At the same time, some OEMs are still preparing to introduce their new premium phones as per their schedule.
However, Google is expected to unveil its new Pixel 6 devices in the near future. And a piece of new information coming from a Twitter post reveals that the US tech giant is in talks with the South Korean tech giant to bring Samsung’s camera sensor with its upcoming flagship lineup.
Recently, XDA Developers’ Editor-in-Chief, Mishaal Rahman has shared some code snippets, which are enough to confirm the existence of the Samsung camera sensor in the next Pixel smartphone.
Mishaal said that these snippets were discovered in GCam by a modder and this information is based on the fact Google added GBRG bayer pattern support for the Super Res Zoom algorithm.
A lot of Samsung image sensors have this pattern, so it's possible a future Pixel phone's main image sensor (or telephoto) will use a Samsung image sensor. Super Res Zoom in GCam 8.2 now works on Samsung image sensors without root.
— Mishaal Rahman (@MishaalRahman) April 11, 2021
Previously, it was reported that Google Pixel 6 is likely to equip a new camera lens instead of a Sony IMX363 sensor. It is worth mentioning that Google has been getting the main camera sensor from Sony since the Pixel 2.
Moreover, it is also worth noting that Super Res Zoom in GCam 8.2 can now be used on Samsung image sensors without root. However, this data is totally based on technical standards and we will be getting more new information on this matter in the coming days.
We’ll keep you posted whenever new info surfaces on the web.
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Google teases Pixel 9 Pro with Gemini, launch set for August 13
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Google teased the Pixel 9 Pro smartphone launching on August 13. This year’s Made by Google event is taking place two months before its usual schedule. With early launch, the company aims to better compete with its rivals including Apple and Samsung.
The Pixel 9 Pro teaser has been published on Google Store. It’s a 12-second video clip, which begins with the animation of “Google Pixel” text featuring a Gemini color palette. The text disappears save for “ix” — or the Roman Numeral for 9.
The entire animation screens the appearance of the phone’s camera bar. The phone seems to have three lenses, indicating the Pixel 9 Pro. Interestingly, the teaser video published by Google ends on August 13, 2024, in Roman Numerals.
Get ready for magic at #MadeByGoogle
Learn more and sign up for updates: https://t.co/ZnBcg6S6vK pic.twitter.com/C6Of1L9g4a
— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) June 25, 2024
The event will be held on Tuesday, August 13 from 10 to 11 a.m. PT. You will be able to join the unveiling live through the Google Store and the Made by Google channel on YouTube. In announcing the event, Google has repeatedly mentioned Android, Gemini, and Pixel.
Meanwhile, Samsung is set to introduce the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 in July. The phones will bring new Galaxy AI features and enhancements to the table. However, upgrades to Google AI would be worth seeing as the Galaxy S25 series might be inspired by it.
Made by Google is coming August 13 — and we’ll be showcasing the latest #Pixel devices, the best of Google AI and @Android software updates. Sign up for updates → https://t.co/W5MELxS9fK pic.twitter.com/AHvF2iIXXV
— Google (@Google) June 25, 2024
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Galaxy Z Flip 6 screen experience to be seamless as Samsung lessened crease
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Samsung is set to launch its next-generation foldable smartphones, Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6, at the Galaxy 2024 Unpacked Event next month. Several reports have been surfacing online that reveal the features, design, and specs of these devices. A new report reveals that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 may have less visible crease than the Z Flip 5.
According to tipster IceUniverse, the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6 smartphone will get slight improvements in the crease in comparison to its predecessor. The company is constantly trying to eliminate the crease in foldable displays, with gradual improvements being made.
As for the crease, Flip6 is better than Flip5, and Fold6 has little improvement.
— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) June 15, 2024
The Korean tech giant aims to offer an even better display experience with the less visible crease in its next foldable phones. In foldable display products, the crease is the area where the panel folds and unfolds. It is almost impossible to eliminate the crease, but Samsung is improving it.
Previous reports also revealed that Samsung will use thicker ultra-thin glass (UTG) for the Galaxy Z Flip 6’s folding screen. By using this glass, the smartphones will have smaller crease and durable glass. While the Galaxy Z Flip 5 comes with a UTG of 30 microns, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 might use 50 microns thicker UTG.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 crease to be smaller, Flip 7 to get new hinge
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Samsung might launch Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra in two countries
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra might not be limited to South Korea. A new report indicates that the company could launch its first Ultra foldable phone in at least two countries: China and South Korea.
AndroidHeadlines reports that Samsung is planning to introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra in China too. Previously, it was reported that the company could keep this exclusive variant limited to its home ground.
Samsung has been working on Q6 and Q6A for a long. As per previous reports, Q6 is the internal codename for the Z Fold 6, while the Q6A is expected to be the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Ultra.
In a surprising development, Samsung SM-W9025 has been spotted on AndroidHeadlines database. It doesn’t match SM-F958N, which is the Korean variant’s model number.
It is expected that the model number of Samsung’s upcoming foldable in China is quite different from the Korean variant. So rather than Z Fold 6 Ultra, Samsung may opt for W25 Ultra naming for its debut in the Chinese market.
Earlier, Samsung’s Kazakhstan website accidentally published official promo material of the Unpacked. The image revealed the design of the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6.
Since the Z Fold 6 Ultra was missing from the leaked promo, it is expected to be limited to certain markets. Also, rather than the Unpacked stage, the company may pick a later date to introduce its nighty foldable handset.