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| How to watch the 2019 Grammys: live stream the awards ceremony from anywhere Posted: 10 Feb 2019 01:30 PM PST Music’s so-called biggest night is here with the 61st annual Grammy Awards taking place tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. This year’s award ceremony will be hosted by 15-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys and this will be her first time hosting the ceremony. Want to know how to get a Grammys live stream? You're in the right place... The three-and-a-half hour extravaganza will feature performances from nominees Chloe X Halle, Grammy-winner Lady Gaga (choosing this over the Bafta film awards), fellow winner Mark Ronson and Grammy nominee Travis Scott fresh off his performance at Super Bowl LIII. The legendary Aretha Franklin, best known for her hit song 'Respect' among many, many others, will also be honored by Grammy winners Yolanda Adams, Fantasia and past Grammy-nominee Andra Day. Drake and Kendrick Lamar have the most nominations this year and both artists could win a Grammy for album of the year, record of the year, or both! Last year’s Grammy Awards faced a backlash over the lack of female nominees but this year that won’t be the case, with five female artists in the running for album of the year. If a three and a half hour award ceremony isn’t enough for you, don’t worry as Grammy.com has you covered with the Premiere Ceremony starting at 12.30pm PT (3.30pm PT, 8.30pm GMT) and Red Carpet coverage at 2pm PT (5pm ET, 10pm GMT). If you’re an avid music fan or just enjoy the glamour of the award show, we’ll show you exactly how to live stream the 2019 Grammy Awards from anywhere in the world.
How to watch the 2019 Grammy Awards: live stream in the USA
How to watch a Grammys live stream in the UKUnfortunately for UK music fans, there will be no live broadcast of the Grammy Awards this year. However, you can still watch the highlights show on 4Music from 7.30pm to 9pm GMT on Monday, February 11. If you’re just interested in seeing what your favorite artists are wearing and who they’re attending the awards with, channel E! will be showing live coverage from the red carpet between 11pm and 1am GMT on Sunday when the ceremony begins in Los Angeles.
How to watch the Grammys live stream from outside your countryIf you’re an American who happens to be out of the country this weekend and don’t want to miss the 2019 Grammy Awards, don’t worry as we can help you with that. By using a VPN, you can change your IP address to one in the US which will allow you to stream the event on either CBS All Access or on any of the streaming services listed above. Keep reading and we’ll show you how.
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| Samsung Galaxy S10 release date, price, news and leaks Posted: 10 Feb 2019 01:05 PM PST Update: The Galaxy S10 might be able to wirelessly charge other devices. Plus, images of the Galaxy S10 E in yellow and white have leaked, and the S10 could be capable of shooting 4K footage with its front camera and have improved anti-shake on the rear. We're closing in on the Samsung Galaxy S10 release date, with the official Unpacked launch event happening this month in San Francisco, where we'll be reporting on it live. You don't have to wait until the Samsung Galaxy S10 launch date of February 20, however. New Galaxy S10 leaks are spilling out almost daily now, and have potentially given us an early look at what we suspect Samsung's smartphone for 2019 might look like. The Samsung Galaxy S10 is shaping up to be a more significant upgrade compared to last year's relatively incremental spec bump from the Galaxy S8 to the Galaxy S9. It's enough of a tempt all of those holdouts who are waiting for the next big thing in order to upgrade their Samsung phone. It's rumored to have a fresh-looking all-screen display with less bezel at the top. Not only that, it may have 'hole punch' front-facing camera embedded in the screen's top right corner.
We may also see Samsung adopt an in-screen fingerprint sensor and be the first to launch a phone with the Snapdragon 855 chipset (in the US variant, at least). Of course, you may have a few more choices this time around. The Samsung Galaxy S10 is likely to be joined by the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus and maybe even the Galaxy S10 Lite or S10 E, a 'lite' version of the new smartphone meant to take on the iPhone XR. Seems like a lot all at once? We're a month out there will be even more leaks to pour over. After all, the Galaxy S10 is Samsung's 10th anniversary Android phone. It has been teasing a few surprises for us in February. Here's what we know to date. Cut to the chase
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The Samsung Galaxy S10 launch date is confirmed as Wednesday, February 20, meaning we'll see the smartphone days before MWC 2019, which takes place from February 25-28. Samsung itself has revealed the date, along with the time and location: the Galaxy S10 will be unveiled at 11am PT (2pm ET, 7pm GMT) at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. We've heard that date rumored before, so it doesn't come as a complete surprise, though some other rumors put forward different dates. Of course, that's just when the S10 will be announced - it might not go on sale for another week or two. The main rumor there points to a March 8 sale date in South Korea. We've also now heard that it could land in Italy that day, while another source also talks of a March 8 street date, so this sounds like a global launch date. That's for the three main models (the S10, S10 Lite and S10 Plus). However the source adds that the 5G S10 - which might be called the Galaxy S10 X - will land in stores on March 29. Whenever the S10 range lands, it's likely to be sold by EE in the UK, as the network already lets you register for updates on it. That said, we'd expect just about all networks to offer one or more models of the S10.
Samsung's next S model will likely land in early 2019 Samsung Galaxy S10 priceHottest leaks:
When the Samsung Galaxy S10 does go on sale it's sure to cost a lot. One price rumor puts the budget Galaxy S10 Lite model at $650-$750 (roughly £500-£585 / AU$900-AU$1,040), while another rumor has the Samsung Galaxy S10 price rise to £799, which will likely be around $779 (around AU$1,400) for the 128GB variant and £999 for 512GB of storage. Another source points to a price of €929 (around $1,055 / £820 / AU$1,475) for a standard S10 with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, rising to €1,179 (around $1,340 / £1,040 / AU$1,875) for a version with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. More recently, an extensive price leak for all three rumored S10 handsets has the standard Samsung S10 starting at €899 for the 6GB/128GB configuration and rising to €1,149 for the 8GB/512GB model. Elsewhere, we've heard that the cheapest model (aka the Galaxy S10 Lite or Galaxy S10e) will cost between around 800,000 won (roughly $710, £550, AU$990) and 900,000 won (around $800, £620, AU$1,110). The same source claims that the top-end 5G model will cost between 1.6 million won (around $1,430, £1,110, AU$1,980) and 1.8 million won (roughly $1,600, £1,250, AU$2,230), making it around twice as expensive. In short though, the Samsung Galaxy S10 price is all but guaranteed to rise over the asking price of the Galaxy S9 - so you might want to start saving. If you're in the UK, you can read more about our Samsung Galaxy S10 deals predictions and pre-register your details at the links below to get all the best early pre-order prices sent straight to your inbox:
Samsung Galaxy S10 vs S10 Plus vs S10 Lite
The Samsung Galaxy S10 is unlikely to arrive alone, with a trio of handsets tipped to launch at the firm's next Unpacked event. While we've become used to seeing a pair of Samsung flagships launch together each year as far back as the Galaxy S6 in 2015, this time around all the Galaxy S10 leaks are pointing towards three or more phones. There's the standard Samsung Galaxy S10 that's detailed here, along with the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus and a new entry in the Galaxy S10 Lite - a smaller, low resolution and likely lesser powered handsets at a hopefully more affordable price point. A recent rumor suggests that the S10 Lite could actually land as the Galaxy S10 E, though not everyone agrees. We've also heard that the Lite model might simply be called the Galaxy S10, as might the model above it, but that would seem confusing. Several leaks and rumors suggest the Galaxy S10 E could have a dual-lens rear camera, with 6GB RAM and 128GB memory and a 3100mAh battery, which would put it behind the S10 and S10 Plus in several ways. On top of that renders of a Canary Yellow edition of the S10 E show a dazzling design, and suggests the device will launch in a range of interesting colours, with green and blue variants suggested too. But wait – we could even get a fourth Galaxy S10 handsets, as rumors of a big-screened, 5G variant have also begun to crop up. And, of course, Samsung teasing is almost certainly going to be teasing its foldable phone at the S10 launch event. Samsung Galaxy S10 design and displayHottest leaks:
Our best look yet at the likely design of the Galaxy S10 comes from a series of photos showing it alongside the Galaxy S10 Plus. You can see these below. Details about the standard S10 include a single-lens punch-hole camera on the front, tiny bezels above and below the screen, a triple-lens camera on the back, and a USB-C port, 3.5mm headphone port and speaker on the bottom. Most recently we've seen a picture of the Galaxy S10 shared by renowned tipster Evan Blass, which gives us a full look at the front and the back of the phone. If you want to know what the Galaxy S10 will look like, here you go.
Samsung Galaxy S10 leak (credit: Evan Blass) These followed hot on the heels of other images, shared on Twitter, which showed a matching design and also revealed the S10's built-in cryptocurrency support. Before all this, the first alleged Samsung Galaxy photo arrived as we rang in 2019, and it once again matches up, showing a more expansive all-screen display, one that displaces the top bezel in favor of a tiny front-facing camera embedded into the top right side of the screen. This is Samsung's answer to the notch cut out, and you can expect the company to come up with a clever name for this black hole that disrupts its Infinity Display. More recent leaks, which you can see below, show off the S10 in a pearly white shade, as well as both the S10 and S10 Plus in black. The shots of the phone in black are apparently non-functioning dummy units, but the design should be accurate. Evan Blass also leaked the image you can see below, showing three Galaxy S10 phones – the S10E, the S10 and the S10 Plus – inside clear cases. You can see a dual-lens rear camera on the cheaper S10E, and a triple-lens rear camera on the S10 and S10 Plus phones. It also looks like the S10 Plus has a dual-lens front-facing camera – note the wider pinhole cut out in the display – and it looks like all three phones will have fingerprint sensors built into the screen.
Samsung Galaxy S10 leak (credit: Evan Blass) We've also now seen a render from Samsung itself that possibly shows the phone. You can see this below and note the curved screen, tiny bezels and pinhole camera. This was posted in an article on Samsung Newsroom, then quickly replaced with a more generic picture, suggesting it was an accident.
This could be an accidental official look at the Samsung Galaxy S10 (Credit: Reddit / qgtx) These leaks match previous case renders which include parts of the phone. You can see them below and will note that there's a cut-out in the top left corner of the screen for a single-lens camera, while on the back there are three cameras. That back looks to be glass and the frame is likely metal. You can also see it alongside the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (which sports a similar design) and the S10 Plus, which adds extra cameras. We've also had a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus, thanks to some leaked renders which you can see below. The renders, which come from a fairly reliable source (@OnLeaks) show a handset with an angular Galaxy Note-like design, but more importantly it has a camera cutout in the screen. This is a new idea for Samsung and it's a bigger cut-out than you might have expected, as it's housing two cameras. However, the bezels around the screen are tiny at least. The back of the Galaxy S10 Plus shown here has a quad-lens camera arranged horizontally and is shown in both black and 'Ice Blue'. Note that originally renders showing a triple-lens camera and larger bezels were leaked, but these were apparently inaccurate. Other details in the images include a 3.5mm headphone port and it looks like the phone has a glass back and a metal frame. Dimensions meanwhile are apparently 157.5 x 75.0 x 7.8mm, rising to 9mm at the camera bump. We may also have now seen photos of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus, which you can see below. Two leaked images both show a handset with two rear cameras, but the color of the camera block and possibly the size of the lenses differs. That might mean only one of these shots is accurate, or we could be looking at the standard Samsung Galaxy S10 in one and the Galaxy S10 Plus in the other. In any case, cameras aside the back is likely to be similar on both handsets and indeed it looks similar in these shots, with slightly curved edges and a likely glass build. Another image (also below) shows the possible front of the S10 Plus, complete with a corner notch. We'd take all of this with a pinch of salt and as this is probably the Plus model it might not be entirely representative of the standard S10, but they're likely to look similar, and according to Samsung's own mobile business chief, DJ Koh, the Samsung Galaxy S10 will have some "very significant" design changes and come in some "amazing" colors. One leak from OnLeaks suggests those colors may be Black, Grey, Blue, Red, Green and Yellow, while in announcing some software Samsung may have hinted that the phone will come in silver, green, black, blue and pink shades and will have a 3.5mm headphone port. Another source meanwhile says the standard S10 and S10 Plus will come in white, black, green and blue, while the Galaxy S10 Lite will additionally come in yellow, as you can see below (along with an image of it in white). We've heard that claim more than once now, along with a suggestion that it might have a glossy finish. We've also heard that the whole S10 range will come in black, white and sea green, but that some models will be offered in additional shades. An extensive Galaxy S10 leak seems to agree with all the color rumors above, listing everything from black, white, green and blue to canary yellow, prism black, pearl white, ceramic black and ceramic white. It appears, then, you'll have a fair selection of options come launch. We've seen pictures shared by Evan Blass that show the pinhole notch in the center of the screen. You can see the three sizes of display on show for the S10 Lite, the S10, and the S10 Plus too. However, the camera position here is at odds with most leaks.
Samsung Galaxy S10 leak (credit: @evleaks) Meanwhile, a benchmark for a mystery Samsung phone which could be the S10 points to a 19:9 aspect ratio, which would make it taller than the 18.5:9 Galaxy S9 - benchmarks for the Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy S10 Plus have also surfaced suggesting the 19:9 aspect ratio. Along with that the benchmark suggests a resolution of 1440 x 3040, which would be a slight boost, and there's every chance that to achieve those things Samsung would slim the bezels, fitting a larger, sharper screen into the same size body. One thing the Galaxy S10 might not have though, is a notch, because, as noted by T3, Samsung has taken to Twitter to criticize the notch on the Google Pixel 3 XL, so presumably it won't be going down that route for its next flagship. Having said that, the company has now revealed several new screens, some of which do have notches. And a source claims that the most basic S10 model will have a flat 'Infinity-O' display, which is one of these new screens and has a circular cut-out towards the left edge of the display, rather than a conventional notch. This would be a bit like the hole pictured in the renders above. We've heard similar from another reliable source, saying that at least one model (though in this case it sounds like a higher-end one) will have a "punch hole" style selfie camera cut-out. The image below gives another idea of how that might look. This is from a patent filed by Samsung, though it doesn't have the Galaxy S10 name attached.
Could this be how the Galaxy S10 looks? (credit: LetsGoDigital) A pinhole camera of some kind is looking very likely, especially now that Samsung has announced the Galaxy A8S with just such a camera. Though if you're put off by the size of the camera on that phone, don't be - another leak suggests the S10's will be smaller. It's possible - if very unlikely - that Samsung will go further though and launch a phone with no bezels, notch or pinhole camera. Indeed, a leaked screen protector apparently for the Samsung Galaxy S10 shows a design with virtually no bezels, no notch and seemingly no camera cut-out. You can see that below. Since then, the same source has shared another image showing either the same screen protector or a very similar one, as you can see below. Once again, there's no obvious camera cut-out, no notch and basically no bezels.
This could be a screen protector for the Galaxy S10. (credit: Ice universe) We've also seen a photo, possibly showing a prototype of the Samsung Galaxy S10 (though notably the source didn't refer to it by name but did say "this may be a design beyond", and 'Beyond' is believed to be the codename of the Galaxy S10). The image, which you can see below, shows a handset with a curved screen and almost no bezel on any edge. There seems to be less bezel in fact than we've seen on any other phone, suggesting the front-facing camera may either pop up or be built into the screen. You can't see much else, but in addition to the power and volume buttons it looks like the Bixby button is making a return - if this photo really is showing the S10 and if nothing changes in the design before launch, which are two big ifs, especially as reputable leaker @OnLeaks has poured cold water on the image, claiming it's fake.
This could be the all-screen Samsung Galaxy S10. (credit: @UniverseIce) When it comes to the screen though it’s worth noting that there’s sure to be more than one size. In fact, this time around there might be three or even four. One of these, apparently codenamed 'Beyond 0', is said to have a 5.8-inch screen which might be flat. That would be the most basic model, but there's also said to be 'Beyond 1', which apparently has a 5.8-inch curved screen, and 'Beyond 2', with a 6.2-inch curved screen. There’s also said to be differences in the three models’ fingerprint scanners and cameras, which we’ll get to in the relevant sections below. All of that has been given more credence thanks to people familiar with the matter speaking to Bloomberg. Those sources also confirmed the company is experimenting with a prototype that loses the 3.5mm headphone jack. However, another source has slightly disagreed on the screen sizes, saying that while the basic 'Lite' model will have a 5.8-inch one, the standard S10 will be 6.1 inches and the S10 Plus will be 6.4. Those sizes have been touted again, with Ice Universe claiming the Samsung Galaxy S10 display will measure 6.11 inches (while the S10 Lite will be 5.75 inches and the S10 Plus will be 6.44 inches). We've additionally heard talk of a possible fourth Galaxy S10 model, which according to reports could have a 6.7-inch screen, along with six cameras total (with the extra rear lens being a Time of Flight one used for judging distances), and support for 5G. One report adds that this model might only land in the US and South Korea. We've heard more about this handset too, with the exact screen size for the Galaxy S10 5G variant said to be a whopping 6.66 inches. In exciting but unlikely news, there's also a Samsung patent that details a second display on top of the front-facing camera, which could be used to show basic icons and animations and make for a truly all-screen front. We wouldn't count on seeing this on the S10 though. Will Samsung Galaxy S10 be a foldable phone?One thing you shouldn't expect is a foldable phone. Not from the flagship Samsung Galaxy S10, at least. The Infinity Flex Display concept Samsung showed off on November 7, 2018 made it clear: the company's foldable phone design is very much that: a concept. Samsung could launch a foldable variant to the Galaxy S10, however, and the long-rumored Samsung Galaxy X is rumored to launch in 2019. Whether it changes its name to bring in more in line with the Galaxy S10 brand remains to be seen, but this is the closest we've ever been to a folding phone. A foldable display is clearly the next big idea for Samsung, but it's starting from scratch with thick bezels, according to the steeped-in-shadow prototype we saw at the Samsung Developers Conference. Samsung Galaxy S10 biometric securityHottest leaks:
One rumor we have seen pop up numerous times is the presence of an in-screen fingerprint scanner. This would go nicely with the all-screen design that's being tipped for the phone, and would see the Galaxy S10 follow in the footsteps of the likes of the OnePlus 6T and Huawei Mate 20 Pro. The latest and best evidence of this is code found in the Samsung Pay app, which mentions both an in-display scanner and the Galaxy S10 (by a codename). It's mentioned because the presence of such a scanner would mean moving the "payment flow window" higher up the screen, so it's not blocked by the scanner. But there's plenty more evidence of an in-screen scanner too. For example, a report claims that it will use an ultrasonic Qualcomm scanner, and that Samsung has felt pressured to include it due to Vivo and Huawei both having phones with in-screen scanners. Reliable leaker Evan Blass has also spoken of an ultrasonic scanner, and multiple separate sources who spoke to The Bell have said as much too, adding that Samsung will also look to ditch the iris scanning tech in the Galaxy S10 in favor of an improved 3D face scanner - much like the one found on the iPhone X. We've heard a similar thing from South Korean media, but it suggests that we'll only see an in-display fingerprint scanner as the main way of unlocking the Samsung Galaxy S10. Either way, it's likely the iris scanner will be dropped. An earlier rumor also talks about an in-screen scanner, stating that while an in-screen scanner wouldn’t be ready in time for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, it would be ready by sometime next year, making the Samsung Galaxy S10 a candidate for one.
Samsung could be moving the scanner in-screen And we now have an idea of why it took so long to be ready - because reportedly Samsung is using an ultrasonic scanner, rather than an optical one, as while the latter could apparently have been implemented years ago it's said to not be as good. More specifically, Samsung has been rumored to use a third-generation ultrasonic scanner from Qualcomm. This generation has only recently been announced and not yet used on a phone, but it could mean Samsung's in-screen scanner is the best found on any phone. Another recent report has added that while the two top-end Samsung Galaxy S10 models will apparently get an ultrasonic scanner, the most basic model will get an optical one. The difference essentially being that the ultrasonic one can map a 3D picture of your print, making it more accurate than the 2D optical option. That's at odds with another rumor though, which claims that the most basic model (the one codenamed ‘Beyond 0’), will have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner instead of an in-screen one. We've heard more than once now that the basic model won't have an in-screen scanner. The other two models (apparently codenamed ‘Beyond 1’ and ‘Beyond 2’) supposedly have in-screen scanners though. But Samsung might go even further and also put the speakers in the screen, as just such a display has been shown off by Samsung Display, according to OLED Info. And the earpiece could go in the screen too, as Samsung is said to be planning a 'sound-emitting display' for use in a phone early next year, having already shown off the tech at an industry expo. All that combined could mean a truly bezel-free look, like the one shown in some of the images above. Samsung Galaxy S10 cameraHottest leaks:
An analyst reckons Samsung is considering a triple-lens camera for the Samsung Galaxy S10, along with a 3D sensor for augmented reality content. Analyst chatter isn’t always that reliable, but it would make sense if Samsung wants to compete with the Huawei P20 Pro and the rumored triple-lens iPhone. It's also a rumor that we've now heard again, with a source claiming that while the most basic model of the Galaxy S10 might have just a single-lens camera and the middle model might have a dual-lens one, the biggest (and most expensive) version of the Samsung Galaxy S10 would have a triple-lens camera.
Three cameras could be better than two More recently we've heard more details on the possible specs of the triple-lens camera, with it apparently consisting of a 12MP wide-angle lens, a 16MP super wide-angle lens and a 13MP telephoto lens. An even newer report echoes those camera specs, but adds that the 12MP one will be an f/1.5-f/2.4 variable aperture lens , just like the camera on the Samsung Galaxy S9, while the 16MP lens will have an f/1.9 aperture and a 123-degree field of view, and the 13MP lens will have an f/2.4 aperture. Elsewhere, leaker Evan Blass has said to expect a triple-lens camera with one wide-angle lens, one telephoto and one standard lens. Other recent claims of say that the S10 Lite and standard S10 will have a dual-lens camera (with a 16MP ultra-wide f/1.9 lens and a 12MP variable aperture standard lens). However, another source says that the standard Galaxy S10 will in fact be triple-lens and most recent images also show three lenses. Some or all of the S10 models might also have a dual-lens front-facing camera according to one report, which would give the top model five lenses overall. It's not known what the extra front lens would be used for, but it's likely to improve the face unlock feature if nothing else. That's a claim that we've heard again, with sources in South Korea saying that the top-end S10 model will have two front-facing cameras and three rear ones (a 12MP wide-angle lens, a 16MP super wide-angle one and a 13MP telephoto one). They add that the standard S10 will have two on the front and two on the back, and the basic model will have one on the front and one on the back. They also mention a 5G handset with six cameras, which we've heard about before, but it's not clear whether this is an S10 model or something else. Having said that, some renders of the Galaxy S10 Plus show six lenses, so it might be accurate. In any case, the standard Galaxy S10 is likely to have either two or three lenses, with most sources pointing to three. The S10 and S10 Plus might also have GoPro-level anti-shake and AI-powered scene recognition on their rear cameras, according to one source, while the front cameras might have optical image stabilization and be able to shoot video in 4K. Samsung Galaxy S10 batteryHottest leaks:
One battery rumor reveals possible sizes for the Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus and S10 Lite. In the image below you can see cases seemingly for the three phones, and along with screen sizes that have been rumored before there are numbers that look like battery sizes. In which case, if they're accurate, the Samsung Galaxy S10 has a 3,500mAh one, the Galaxy S10 Plus has a 4,000mAh one and the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has a 3,100mAh one.
Credit: @UniverseIce These battery sizes have now been rumored more than once, so may well be accurate. Having said that, we've also heard a conflicting rumor, and this comes from a certification listing, so it's more credible than most. It states that the standard Galaxy S10 will have a 3,300mAh battery and the Galaxy S10 Lite will have a 3,000mAh one, though agrees that the Galaxy S10 Plus will have a 4,000mAh one. We've also heard from another source that the rumored 5G Samsung Galaxy S10 could have the biggest battery of all, at 5,000mAh. The Samsung Galaxy S10 may well benefit from a boost to its wireless charging speeds, with reports linking the upcoming flagship with wireless Quick Charge 2.0. Not only that, but it might also support reverse wireless charging, that is, working as a charging pad for other devices. At least, that's what the leaked image below seems to suggest, showing the rumored Samsung Galaxy Buds in their charging case placed on the rear of an S10.
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We also have an idea of what might be powering the Samsung Galaxy S10, as Samsung has announced the Exynos 9820, which is likely to power the phone in most regions outside the US. This is an octa-core chipset built on an 8nm process. That makes it smaller than the 10nm Exynos 9810 found in the Galaxy S9 and with that size reduction comes a 10% reduction in power consumption. The Exynos 9820 also offers up to 20% better single core performance, up to 40% better power efficiency, and up to 15% better multi-core performance than the Exynos 9810. Gamers meanwhile should see an even bigger benefit, with the GPU offering up to 40% better performance or up to 35% more power efficiency. The Exynos 9820 also has an integrated NPU (neural processing unit), which allows AI-related tasks to happen up to seven times faster than on the 9810.
It also supports video recording at up to 8K at 30fps, displays of up to 3840 x 2400 or 4096 x 2160, single lens cameras of up to 22MP, or dual-lens ones of up to 16MP. Though don't take that as meaning the S10 will necessarily have those specs. As for mobile data download speeds, those can apparently reach up to 2Gbps, despite this chip seemingly not supporting 5G. Having said that, there is rumored to be a version of the Galaxy S10 that will support 5G, so that will presumably have to use a different chipset. Since announcing the Exynos 9820, Samsung has now talked in more detail about some of its capabilities. These include support for HDR10+, which should help HDR content look better, and support for five camera sensors, which, along with an advanced image signal processor, should improve photography. Other highlights include the ability to compress 8K video files so they take up less space, improved security, the power for a desktop-like experience, lower latency, and a more widespread use of AI. We've also now seen a benchmark seemingly for the Galaxy S10 model powered by the Exynos 9820 and it has a high score, but not as high as we'd have hoped. It beats most current Android handsets, but comes in lower than the latest iPhones and lower than a benchmark for the Snapdragon 855. Another benchmark has also now emerged courtesy of AnTuTu, again showing the Exynos chip beaten by the Snapdragon 855. However, a newer Geekbench result shows the Exynos scoring slightly higher than the Snapdragon 855, so it's unclear whether there will be much difference between them or not. Speaking of which... In the US? Then you'll likely get the recently announced Snapdragon 855. This is a 7nm chipset, which is smaller and likely both more powerful and more efficient than the Snapdragon 845 found in many of 2018’s flagships. It's also smaller than the Exynos 9820. Qualcomm claims it also offers up to twice the performance of another unnamed 7nm chipset, presumably meaning either Apple's one used in the iPhone XS range or Huawei's in the Mate 20 range. The chipset also supports 5G and has a chip dedicated to processing photos and videos. This is called a 'computer vision image signal processor' and it's a world first.
An early leaked benchmark for the chipset showed it beating any other smartphone chip for power, including the A12 Bionic in the iPhone XS and the Exynos 9820 benchmark mentioned above. The RAM could also be a big upgrade, as Samsung has announced that it has developed an 8GB RAM chip built on a 10nm process. This, while not confirmed for the Galaxy S10, apparently has a data rate that's 1.5 times as fast as current flagship RAM chips and can also reduce power consumption by up to 30%. One odd report has suggested the phone may sport 12GB of RAM too, that's a claim that we've now heard a second time, but it seems excessive, so we're inclined to believe the above about an 8GB RAM chip. It's also likely to be reserved for the S10 Plus model if it happens at all. It appears the larger S10 Plus may come in a top-spec variant with 12GB of RAM and 1TB, but it doesn't look like the Samsung S10 will get the same treatment. Even the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite could have top specs, with a rumor pointing to the same chipset at the rest of the range. That's backed up by a benchmark seemingly showing it with a Snapdragon 855 chip and 6GB of RAM, though the scores are disappointing. However, that could just be down to the software not yet being optimized. Onboard storage could also be faster for the S10, as Samsung is set to start using UFS 3.0 storage in early 2019. This is supposedly two times faster than current phone storage modules and takes up less space, so there's more room for other components. Plus, the minimum size it comes in is 128GB, so if the S10 uses it then all models will have to have at least 128GB of storage. A couple reports even say that there could be up to 1TB of RAM in the phone, which would be far more than any other handset. However, the most basic S10 model might have more basic specs, with one source saying it will come with either a Snapdragon 845 or 855 chipset and a choice of 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage. Elsewhere, we've heard that the standard Galaxy S10 will have 6GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage, while the Galaxy S10 Lite will have 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The Galaxy S10 could also be faster on Wi-Fi than other phones, as it will reportedly support 'Wi-Fi 6' (a brand new Wi-Fi standard). Beyond the core specs, Samsung might further boost the gaming skills of its flagship, as a Samsung patent points to a 'Neuro Game Booster' feature. As for the interface, it's likely that Samsung will use its recently-announced One UI Android overlay. Indeed, exactly that has been rumored. A rumor also talks about an AI-powered "life pattern" mode, which would automate and adjust aspects of the phone based on how you use is. Samsung Galaxy S10 nameWe’ve also heard talk that Samsung might rename the range, launching the next model as the Samsung Galaxy X rather than the Galaxy S10. That might sound unlikely, but Koh Dong-jin, the head of Samsung's mobile division, has been quoted as saying that "we have been thinking about whether we need to maintain the S moniker or the numbering system" so it's possible. More recently, a leak suggests Samsung may revive the 'Edge' moniker, which may mean this handset actually launches as the Samsung Galaxy S10 Edge. It seems unlikely though, as the 'Edge' screen which the moniker denoted is now ubiquitous across Samsung's flagship range, so it doesn't make sense to add it to the end of the Galaxy S10 name. Samsung Galaxy S10: what we want to seeAs good as the Samsung Galaxy S9 is, it’s also rather too similar to the Samsung Galaxy S8, so we hope Samsung changes things up for the S10. Here’s what we want to see. 1. A new design
Samsung's smartphone design is overly familiar at this point The Samsung Galaxy S9 looks almost identical to the Galaxy S8, so it’s high time we got a new design from the South Korean company. Whether that means a notch, a new material or even a foldable phone we’ll leave to Samsung, but we want to see something new. 2. Dual or triple-lens cameras on both modelsWhile the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus has a dual-lens camera, the standard Galaxy S9 only has a single-lens one. For the Galaxy S10 we want both models to have two lenses, or better yet, three. After all, the Huawei P20 Pro has landed with exactly that to stunning effect. Samsung’s been delivering top smartphone cameras for a while now, but this year it has some real competition from Huawei, so for the Galaxy S10 we want to see it take steps to get ahead. The good news is that a triple-lens camera has already been rumored, though it sounds like only the priciest model will get it. 3. An in-screen fingerprint scanner
Rear-facing scanners could soon be a thing of the past on high-end phones In-screen fingerprint scanners have been rumored for various Samsung phones and the Galaxy S10 is no exception, but now that other companies have launched commercially available handsets with them we might finally see Samsung roll one out. Having a scanner in the screen means it doesn’t need to take up space on the front or be awkwardly placed on the back, plus it looks high-tech enough to make owners of other phones jealous. This too has been rumored for the Galaxy S10, so there's a very real chance it will happen. 4. More vibrant photosWhile the overall quality of photos taken by the Samsung Galaxy S9 is very high, some lack vibrancy and a few are also more washed out than we’d have expected or liked. This is especially true when there’s background light, so we’d like the Samsung Galaxy S10 to be able to cope with this better. 5. Improved AR Emoji
AR Emoji could really use some work AR Emoji were one of the more hyped features of the Galaxy S9 range, but they were also one of the least impressive aspects of these phones. There are a few reasons for this. Beyond their inherently gimmicky nature it can also be hard to create one that looks like you, and when recording a video of yourself using the emoji, the camera’s facial recognition isn’t powerful enough to do it justice. While AR Emoji will probably never be an essential feature, if Samsung’s going to keep using them we’d like to see them at least rival Apple’s Animoji next time around. 6. Better battery lifeBattery life is one thing that doesn’t improve with each new phone generation. In fact, sometimes it gets worse. In the case of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus you’re only really looking at a day of life. And while that might generally be okay for anyone who doesn’t mind plugging their phone in every night, it’s worth remembering that the battery will start to wear out over time, so a day of life when you buy the phone means less than a day a year or two on. As such we really want to see improvements to the battery in the Galaxy S10, whether that’s through a larger unit than the frankly small 3,000mAh one in the Galaxy S9, or just through more efficient hardware and software. 7. A totally bezel-free lookWe’ve said already that we want a new design from the Galaxy S10, but what we’d really like is a complete absence of bezels. As in no notch either, just an all-screen front. We’re not expecting this, not least because it would presumably mean building the camera and sensors into the screen, but it’s possible and would surely be less ambitious than a foldable phone, which we might also get from Samsung in 2019.
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| How to watch the 2019 Baftas: live stream the film awards ceremony from anywhere Posted: 10 Feb 2019 07:43 AM PST The 2019 Baftas - or the 72nd British Academy Film Awards, to give it its full name - is the penultimate major ceremony of this year's awards season, with only the Oscars left to follow in a fortnight. Joanna Lumley is hosting for the second year running and we'll tell you how to watch all the prize giving with the information you need to get a Baftas live stream. This year's awards are dominated by the darkly comic The Favourite, starring Olivia Colman as Queen Anne. With 12 nominations - including Best Film, Best Director and Best Actress - it is followed by A Star Is Born, Bohemian Rhapsody, First Man and Roma; each with seven. Of the stars that will be hitting the Baftas red carpet, the likes of Emma Stone, Claire Foy and Adam Driver should all be in attendance following the nominations for their performances - although Lady Gaga has reportedly chosen to head to the Grammys, instead. While legendary editor Thelma Schoonmaker, who worked on most of Martin Scorsese's major pictures, will be honoured with the Bafta Fellowship for her services to film. So whether you're watching to see who has won the awards themselves, or maybe your interest is more in star spotting, you can get a Baftas live stream from anywhere by following the information below.
How to watch a Baftas live stream if you're away from your countryIf you're really keen to catch the Baftas coverage today but you're abroad, then you'll find that your normal route to watch is likely to be geo-blocked. If that's the case and the country you're in isn't showing the awards then there is another way.
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| Here's one way the Pixel 4 might catch up with the newest iPhones Posted: 10 Feb 2019 06:30 AM PST We're expecting a Google Pixel 4 at some point later this year, but so far we haven't heard too many rumors about it. According to code recently added to the open source foundation of Android, we've got a hint of one potential upgrade: better dual-SIM support. While the Pixel 2 and the Pixel 3 can technically support two SIMs through eSIM technology, it's not the more advanced version of the tech available in many other handsets, including the latest iPhones. Put simply, you can't use your standard SIM and your eSIM at the same time in current Pixel phones, and that might be changing in the Pixel 4. That should cancel out one disadvantage the Pixel current has.
Being able to access two SIMs at once is becoming an increasingly popular feature, not least in developing countries. It lets you manage a work and personal number from the same device, for example. The brand new 2019 PixelsAs we've mentioned, not much is known about the Pixel 4 at this stage – October or November seems like a good guess for a launch date, sometime after the new 2019 iPhones have appeared. It's likely that the Snapdragon 855 will be on board the Pixel 4 and the Pixel 4 XL, if Google decides to put out two handsets again. That might be paired with 6GB of RAM, up from 4GB from the Pixel 3 phones. We're almost certainly going to get Android Q arriving with the Pixel 4, ready to take advantage of that dual-SIM functionality. We should hear more about Android Q at the Google I/O event held during May. Before then we might well get treated to the Pixel 3 Lite – Google is rumored to be readying a mid-range version of its 2018 flagship phone, built with slightly cheaper materials and a less powerful chipset on board. Via XDA Developers This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| England vs France live stream: how to watch Six Nations 2019 rugby online from anywhere Posted: 10 Feb 2019 03:12 AM PST England are back after beating the favourites to win the 2019 Six Nations and this time it's France that are going to feel the full force of the English rugby unit. The French lost narrowly to Wales last week so will want to make a comeback. All that pressure and power clashing are yours to view using this England vs France live stream guide. After England beat Ireland (32–20) and France narrowly lost to Wales (24–19) both sides are looking like they're on strong form. The pair will meet in England's home stadium of Twickenham, West London where the English side will look to show off what it can do on its own turf. The England squad now looks very familiar, featuring veterans like captain Owen Farrell, Manu Tuilagi, the Vunipola brothers and Courtney Lawes. Chris Ashtin is back on the wing, with Jack Nowell dropping to the bench for this one. In last year's 2018 Six Nations France managed to claim a victory over England in Paris with a 22–16 final score. Man of the match that day Remy Grosso remains missing after a horrific facial injury in the summer, but the imposing Mathieu Bastareaud returns in the centre. This game is set to be a powerful clash and is not to be missed. What's more, it's free-to-air in the UK. So keep reading to discover how to get an England vs France live stream in the second round of the 2019 Six Nations.
How to live stream England v France in the UK for freeHow to live stream the Six Nations when you're not in your countryIf you're outside your country of residence - whether that be the UK or anywhere else - and try to start streaming the rugby via your native broadcaster, you'll soon discover that you can't as it is location restricted. Fear not, the action is still within your reach. All you need to do is download and install a VPN to effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back home. That way you can enjoy your home coverage (as long as you do so in compliance with the broadcaster's Ts&Cs) without delving into the dangers of an illegal stream.
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| Get smart - grab a free Amazon Echo with these new BT fibre broadband deals Posted: 10 Feb 2019 03:09 AM PST BT seems to be back in full swing after having a slightly lacklustre collection of broadband deals last week. The freebies are back and this week BT has returned with an old classic - a FREE Amazon Echo. We were quite excited when BT ran this deal last time, a free speaker on top of BT's usual pre-paid Mastercards is a great way to top off your new broadband deal. You can get both of these freebies together with BT's Superfast 1 and Superfast 2 fibre packages. If you were thinking of upgrading to a TV and broadband deal BT has you covered there as well, offering the same collection of incentives with a number of its larger packages. We've listed the standout fibre broadband deals from BT below so you can find the one that works for you, including the full costs and how much each Mastercard is worth. But it's worth knowing that these tariffs are limited in time until Thursday February 21.
BT's new fibre broadband deals with FREE Echo:What is a BT Reward Card?The Reward Card that BT sends out is a pre-paid credit card that you can use anywhere that accepts Mastercard. In short, that's around a million shops, cafes and restaurants around the world, so you shouldn't find it difficult to find places to spend, spend, spend. It's an old-fashioned chip and pin card, rather than contactless. But do make sure that you claim your Reward Card within three months of installation, otherwise you'll lose out on all that cash.
Is the Amazon Echo any good?The Amazon Echo features within the top three of TechRadar's best smart speakers buying guide - so yes, we rate it highly. If you've not yet had the chance to form a relationship with Alexa, now is a good chance to start. With her unique set of Skills (over 30,000 of them), she'll simplify listening to music, finding out the weather, varying your central heating, ordering Christmas presents, and tonnes more. Plus, the Amazon Echo is a stylish and decent sounding standalone speaker as well. You can read TechRadar's full Amazon Echo review here. Today's best broadband dealsThis posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Huawei Nova 4 brings cutting-edge display technology into a mid-range smartphone Posted: 10 Feb 2019 02:44 AM PST Huawei has placed the camera on the top-left side of the Nova 4. The reason Huawei chose this location was following its extensive research on where users usually tap or swipe on the screen. For a right-handed user, the top-left corner is the least accessed area on the screen and thus it made perfect sense to place the camera in that position Even though it’s barely been a couple of years, any new phone with bezels looks like its decades old. Recent advancements in screen technology have allowed us to shrink bezels into notches and now, notches into a punch hole as seen on Huawei’s latest FullView display present on the Nova 4.
But where has all the technology that resided in a bezel or a notch disappeared? And how is it even possible to place a camera under the LCD panel? Those are some of the questions we’re going to be answering today by taking a look at the technology advancements Huawei has made with the Nova 4. Unlike other manufacturers trying to implement this technology by drilling a hole on the LCD panel (known as through hole), Huawei places the camera module behind the LCD panel which preserves the screen integrity and creates a smaller hold diameter. Whereas other manufactures have a hold that’s 6.5mm I diameter, the Nova 4 has a tiny 4.5mm hole with the smallest front camera in the industry. Where have all the sensors gone?With the camera sorted, the next question to ask is where have all the additional components and sensors that have traditionally resided on the bezel and then on the notch gone? Huawei has made some very clever engineering decisions to tackle that. Let’s start with the proximity sensor that generally resides on top of the screen and is responsible for turning the screen off when you place it next to your ear so you don’t tap anything onscreen when on a call. Using a light bending design, Huawei has placed the proximity sensor on the top of the phone thus making it aware when you place it next to your ear. The next sensor that Huawei has tackled is the Ambient light sensor which is now so tiny that Huawei has aptly referred it to as the invisible light sensor. And finally, the last piece of the puzzle is the earpiece which Huawei has shrunk to a miniscule 0.85mm. This makes the micro slot earpiece fit inside the frame of the phone. And yes, Huawei has managed to insert a tri-color LED indicator in that earpiece. What’s extremely impressive is that Huawei has built all this technology around its mid-range Nova range while other manufacturers are introducing the punch hole technology on their flagship devices. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Fitbit has a new fitness tracker, but you can't actually buy it Posted: 10 Feb 2019 02:30 AM PST Fitbit has pushed out a new fitness tracker model, it's emerged, but it's not one you can actually buy – the new Fitbit Inspire is aimed at businesses and insurance companies rather than the consumer market. In other words, you might get given one by your boss, or when you renew your health insurance, but you can't order it straight from the Fitbit website. While there's no price listed, TechCrunch reports its Fitbit's cheapest tracker yet. And the feature list does seem to back that up: you get the basics in terms of fitness tracking, with an optional heart rate monitor, and the design is pretty ordinary too (you can wear it as a wristband or clip it to your clothing).
The Inspire can track sleep, however, and is advanced enough to show alerts like calls and texts as they come through from your phone. There's a small touchscreen that displays the time and other information. Fitbit spreads its reachWhile the Fitbit Inspire might not be the most innovative tracker that the company has ever put out, it could be important for the future of Fitbit: company orders could make up a significant chunk of future income as consumer sales tail off. Some insurance firms already offer an Apple Watch to keep tabs on your health and exercise routine so Fitbit obviously wants to get into the same market and get its products on more wrists. The idea makes sense for employers as well as insurance companies, enabling them to encourage healthier living amongst staff – even though they might not all appreciate having their daily step count reported back to their bosses. For now the Fitbit Inspire seems to be exclusive to the US, but you might soon see it offered by your insurance company or your place of work. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| INFINITI’s AR app turns your phone into your own car manual Posted: 09 Feb 2019 10:30 PM PST Arabian Automobiles, the flagship company of the AW Rostamani Group and the exclusive dealer for INFINITI in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, announced today the launch of an AR app that aims to make the lives of INFINITI owners a lot easier. The INFINITI Driver’s Guide app uses Augmented Reality across various car models to display information that would usually be found buried in the pages of a thick car user manual. With the app, users simply point their phone at a particular button or section of the car to get detailed information of what the button does. The AR-driven app interacts with all the various buttons of the vehicle such as steering wheel, audio system, INFINITI control, air-conditioning, parking brake, combination meter, lighting control, multi-switch panel – centre console, interior light, and security.
Getting to gripsWe hopped into the INFINITI QX30 to give the app a quick spin, and sure enough it did exactly what it was supposed to do. You’ll have to first do a one-time download in either English or Arabic for the car model you own, but after that you can simply tap on the app and then point the camera at any section of the car that you need an explanation for. As an example, there was a yellow ‘A’ indicator on the dashboard, which using the app we found out was the indicator for the Idle Stop/Start. The app works best in bright light for the best recognition, but will also turn on your phone’s flash to aid with detection. It takes a little under two seconds for the app to recognize what you’re pointing at, and as promised you get a full description of what each button or function does, saving you from thumbing through your car manual at all. The INFINITI Driver’s Guide app is currently available for Q50, Q30/QX30 and QX50 with all other models to be updated by end of March 2019. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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