Samsung is very active in the mobile phone market. In fact, it is so active that it can be difficult to keep up with all its latest developments. Let’s take a look at what the company has been up to.
On the hardware side, Samsung has been heavily researching image sensors. Seeing how many people buy mobile phones for camera quality, Samsung has been working hard to make sure that it stays on top of the market. The result: two new CMOS sensors. According to Rossi Fernandes (tech2), the 12MP sensors are based on 1.12 micron technology and the 8MP sensors are based on 1.4 micron technology. The sensors will enable perfect images even when the light is poor, as well as immaculate HD video recording. Mass production is about to start, so you’ll have to wait until the end of 2011 before you can test the new sensors for yourself.
Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics has been working on updating the company’s processors for mobile devices. Exynos processors will soon replace current Hummingbird processors in a variety of mobile phones and tablets and are expected to put the company a couple of steps ahead of its competitors. According to PC World, the Exynos 4210 chip is a 1GHz dual-core processor that will boost Samsung’s HD multimedia capabilities and extend battery life. It will go into production in March 2011.
As for the phone, according to Hardware Zone, Samsung has just released three new Android phones:
• The Galaxy Ace is for multimedia lovers who like to play games, watch videos and browse photos and are addicted to social media.
• The Galaxy Fit is for young business professionals making their way into the corporate world. It has an integrated email system and “Office Viewer” functions.
• The Galaxy mini is more suitable for young mobile phone users who like to sync their contacts and prefer instant messaging to text messaging.
There’s also the Samsung Galaxy Indulge, which is available in the US through MetroPCS and its 4G network. The phone is reportedly super fast when it comes to downloading and uploading content, and while it may not meet the high standards of other 4G phones, its speed and storage capacity make it an attractive option.
At the lower end we have the Samsung SGH-T259, which harkens back to the days when mobile phones were simpler. It is a flip phone with a microSD card slot and stereo Bluetooth.
And those are just Samsung’s mobile phone developments; you’re just as busy when it comes to your tablets and other mobile devices. So, watch this space.
