Samsung debuts new Flex Titanium display tech ahead of Galaxy Unpacked

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Samsung introduced a new display architecture for its upcoming Galaxy foldable smartphones, using titanium components to address long-standing issues with screen durability and crease visibility. The new system, called "Flex Titanium," integrates a titanium-alloy film and a titanium plate directly beneath the OLED panel. By replacing traditional polymer layers with metal alloys, the design is not just meant to offer sturdier internal support but also to ensure the device's overall thickness is maintained.

The upper titanium-alloy film is rolled to roughly one-third the thickness of a human hair to maintain a slim profile. Yet, it reportedly offers 20 times the mechanical stiffness of the polymer film. Underneath it, a thicker titanium plate features micro-patterned holes to allow the metal to bend repeatedly during folding while eliminating internal air gaps. According to the company, the new display tech will officially debut at its next Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22.

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Samsung's partnership with iFixit gets an official rollout

You'll appreciate this news if you're confident and capable enough to fix some minor issues on your Samsung Galaxy devices. Samsung and device repair website iFixit is finally allowing people to buy parts for their Samsung devices that need repairs. This program is available for those with Galaxy S20, S21, and Galaxy Tab S7+ devices. For now, you get the option to replace the charging port, phone screen, and back glass, with other replacement parts coming at an unspecified later date.

You can buy the parts through iFixit and access the repair manuals for free online. Samsung will accept returns for broken parts for proper recycling. Samsung and iFixit originally announced the partnership in March, but this news marks the official rollout. 

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Samsung's new Eco Remote turns router radio waves into energy

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Samsung has a new iteration of its solar-charging remote, adding a new way to stay charged. The Samsung 2022 Eco Remote now converts routers' radio waves into energy to charge it. As Engadget pointed out, it's a smart move, given that these radio wave energies go untapped. 

The Eco Remote has a solar panel on the back, and it's made with recycled materials. It does what any other Samsung remote does. It also has quick access to streaming apps like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video. It is also now available in black and white to make it easier to match with Samsung's existing lifestyle TVs.

SaskTel picks Samsung to deploy tech for 5G network

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SaskTel has announced that Samsung Electronics Co. will be the sole supplier of its 5G network. The tech company will provide all hardware, software and associated expertise for SaskTel's end-to-end 5G solution.

"SaskTel's deployment of a transformational 5G network will foster continued innovation and support the growth of Saskatchewan's technology sector," Don Morgan, the minister responsible for SaskTel, said Monday in a statement.

SaskTel has invested over $3 billion in capital since 2010 throughout Saskatchewan to improve its network and address future demand, including 5G technology. The company plans to invest $324 million of capital across Saskatchewan in 2020-21 and over $1.6 billion to 2025.

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