Samsung opens reservations for Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 today with extra $50 credit
The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 are set to arrive next month, and Samsung is today opening up reservations to hold a spot for a pre-order of either device with an additional $50 credit to boot.
Starting at 10am ET today, Samsung.com will open up reservations for its next “Galaxy Smartphone” and “Galaxy Tablet” — otherwise known as the Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy Tab S8. These reservations effectively hold your place in line for a pre-order for either device, with the bonus perk of $50 in Samsung credit after you purchase the device. That credit can be used toward accessories or devices such as the Galaxy Watch 4.
In the past, Samsung’s early reservations have also offered additional perks, including higher trade-in bonuses and more. We’ll update this article if Samsung offers any extra benefits with this year’s reservations, but the only thing the company has announced so far is the extra $50 credit.
Reservations will remain open until the new devices, the Galaxy S22 series and Galaxy Tab S8 series, go up for pre-order if past patterns hold up. Current rumors point toward pre-orders opening up sometime after next month’s launch event.
You can head to Samsung.com to hand in your “reservation” for the Galaxy S22 and/or Galaxy Tab S8.
From 9to5Google
iPhone 15 Pro to have a 5x periscope camera, analyst predicts
Reports about Apple launching the iPhone 15 Pro in 2023 with a periscope cam are nothing new. However, the latest info, coming from analyst Jeff Pu, stated that Cupertino is testing prototypes and component samples of 5x telephoto lenses. A final decision on who will be the manufacturer is expected in May 2022.
When the components are approved, they will be included in the “high-end models of the 2023 iPhone lineup”, which should mean the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The likely maker of the lens will be Lante Optics, and expectations are 100 million units to be made just for Apple.
From Gsmarena
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G design breaks cover in regulatory listings w/ specs in tow
Clearly, we could soon see the Galaxy A53 when it hits store shelves, but until then, we know some of the core specs and a practically confirmed design. Let’s start with the TENAA listings, which confirm that the Galaxy A53 will come with a 6.46-inch 2,400 x 1,080 pixel display. However, no refresh rate information has been shared, but we expect a 120Hz panel to match the previous generation.
Samsung is set to retain MicroSD card expansion with the Galaxy A53 coming with 128GB or 256GB internal storage. The TENAA listings suggest that there will be a model with 8GB of RAM, and the battery is jumping up to a 4,860mAh cell. There is also set to be a 15W charger included in the box.
The processor is not explicitly confirmed, but the regulator pages suggest it’s an octa-core chip that could be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. However, the reported Galaxy A53 specs from 91Mobiles suggest that we could see the Exynos 1200 processor.
At the rear, we’ll see a quad rear camera setup that will consist of a 64-megapixel main sensor, 32-megapixel secondary, with two more 5-megapixel sensors. The selfie camera is set to be rated at 12 megapixels.
Sadly, there is no mention of a 3.5mm headphone jack, which was showcased in the initial renders. It seems that wired audio is indeed dead on Samsung’s upcoming mid-ranger.
From 9to5Google
Lenovo Legion Y90 specs leak
A new Lenovo Legion Y90 gaming phone is expected to launch soon and its rumored to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. A new key specs dump for the device is now available from а trusted Chinese tipster and it gives us some more insight into the alleged setup for the gaming phone.
The phone will launch with a 144Hz 6.92-inch AMOLED screen with and 720Hz touch sampling rate. It will also bring a beefy 5,500 mAh battery with 68W charging though it remains to be seen if Lenovo is bringing back the dual USB-C ports of its predecessor which allowed for up to 90W charging speeds.
Legion Y90 will come with up to 18GB RAM and 512GB storage. It will feature dual X-axis vibration motors and symmetrical rear design similar to the Legion 2 series. Last year Lenovo had a Pro version so we’re expecting to see if there will be a Y90 Pro model this time around.
From Gsmarena
Entire Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 lineup just leaked on Amazon
In the latest of a long line of leaks, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 family of Android tablets has just appeared in full on Amazon’s own website.
This comes one day after we saw the design of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra appear on Samsung’s own website, but this new leak shows us far more detail and it relates to the whole range.
According to the Amazon listings, there are three models called the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S8 Plus and Galaxy Tab S8. These all feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipsets, Android 12 software, a 13MP camera and an S Pen stylus.
The models differ with the Tab S8 featuring an 11-inch 2560 x 1600 pixel screen, the Tab S8 Plus a 12.4-inch 2800 x 1752 display and the Tab S8 Ultra upping it to a 14.6-inch 2960 x 1848 panel.
According to this listing, you’ll get the choice of silver, rose gold or gray for the Galaxy Tab S8 and Galaxy Tab S8 Plus, while the Tab S8 Ultra will come in a gray shade without any other options.
You’ll have the choice of Wi-Fi or 5G models of the tablet, and storage options range from 128GB through to 512GB on the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. There’s currently no word on whether these will feature microSD card slots.
And we’ve also learned the battery capacities here, which are 8,000mAh for the Tab S8, 10,090mAh for the Tab S8 Plus and 11,200mAh for the Tab S8 Ultra.
Pricing information wasn’t included in this leak, but we’ve previously heard possible prices from other sources. The main pricing leak suggests the standard model will start at €700 (around $800 / £585 / AU$1,105), while the Plus begins at €900 (roughly $1,025 / £750 / AU$1,420), and the Ultra will start at €1,050 (around $1,200 / £875 / AU$1,660).
From Techradar
Oppo Enco X2’s leaked render reveals design, Dynaudio collaboration
The Oppo Enco X TWS earphones launched back in 2020 should soon get a successor as an image of the Enco X2 has been leaked by reliable leakster Ice universe, revealing the design.
As you can see, Oppo hasn’t gone with a design overhaul for the Enco X2 since they still come in a cobblestone-like charging case, with the buds themselves having an in-ear design, which also have the Dynaudio branding now.
The rear side of Enco X2’s charging case also has the Dynaudio branding like the Enco X, revealing Oppo once again teamed up with the Danish brand for audio-tuning of its earphones.
From Gsmarena
Intel Arc Alchemist flagship GPU could be a match for Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti
Intel’s Arc Alchemist flagship graphics card could rival the performance of Nvidia’s RTX 3070 Ti, if a fresh leaked benchmark is anything to go by.
The SiSoftware benchmark, as spotted by prolific Twitter leaker Tum_Apisak (via VideoCardz), shows that the Intel desktop GPU scored 9,017 Mpix/s compared to 8,369 Mpix/s for the 3070 Ti, meaning that the former is almost 8% quicker. In individual compute tests, both cards win two categories apiece, so it’s a split decision when breaking things down in that manner (Team Blue won in the double-float and quad-float tests).
From Techradar
YouTube Music will soon work for supervised kid accounts enrolled with Family Link
In an email to Family Link parents today, Google previewed that kids will soon be able to access YouTube Music and more parts of the video site.
Before the shutdown in December of 2020, Google Play Music let kids under 13 have their own libraries. YouTube Music is only now getting a similar capability as part of the broader ability to let supervised child accounts graduate from YouTube Kids to the main YouTube app.
This supervised YouTube experience aimed at older kids and teens was first previewed in February of 2021, but the feature — which is still officially in beta — looks to now be more widely available.
Kids will be able to access YouTube Music for Android, iOS, and web “in the coming weeks.” These supervised accounts will also be able to access YouTube on smart TVs.
From 9to5Google
WhatsApp will soon let you move your messaging history from Android to iOS
The latest WhatsApp beta for iOS, 22.2.74, reveals code and imagery that suggests it will soon support importing chat history from Android phones. Previously, code in the WhatsApp Android beta had shown evidence of this same functionality. According to WABetaInfo, you’ll need to get the Move to iOS app to make the process work. In contrast to the cloud backup options that use Google Drive or iCloud, your data will likely be transferred locally via a cable or a private Wi-Fi connection.
From Android Police
Intel to unveil next big move in chip manufacturing today
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger will host a webcast that may reveal a major move in its chip manufacturing business. Amid the continuing chip shortage, this announcement may allow the tech community to breathe a sigh of relief if Intel does indeed announce something significant. The webcast is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. PT today, January 21.
Intel’s Newsroom page for the event notes that Gelsinger, along with Intel’s supply chain boss Keyvan Esfarjani, will “share details of Intel’s latest plans for investment in manufacturing leadership.” The webcast will also allow Intel to talk about how it’s meeting the increased demand for semiconductors and tightening its global supply chain. Tom’s Hardware reports that an Oregonian reporter believes that investment in manufacturing means a new semiconductor factory in Columbus, Ohio.
From Digital Trends
