Galaxy Phones
Galaxy S25 Ultra’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 focuses on GPU energy efficiency instead of CPU performance
Samsung is now looking forward to expanding its Galaxy S series by introducing a new lineup, the Galaxy S25 series. The Galaxy S25 Ultra’s chip will focus on GPU energy efficiency, not CPU performance.
It’s highly anticipated that Samsung will power the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip. It seems that, instead of focusing on raw power, Qualcomm is prioritizing energy efficiency in this new processor. It is expected that this chip could come into existence later this year and be incorporated into Samsung’s top-tier phones early next year.
The report says that internal testing data showcased that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC, produced by TSMC using its second-generation 3nm process node (N3E), is optimized, resulting in highly unlikely performance by the Adreno 750 graphics processing unit (GPU). The peak performance of the GPU on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 was slightly similar to the performance of the GPU of the Dimesity 9300 AP built by MediaTek, but at half the power consumption of the MediaTek chipset.
While it’s expected that the GPU could see beneficial upgrades, the CPU offers only a small performance boost compared to its predecessor. Although users prioritize CPU performance, this new change could trigger it. As a result, a few tech enthusiasts and giants are recommending waiting for the next-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset instead of the fourth generation for better CPU performance.
Noticeably, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 prioritizes energy efficiency over raw CPU power, but this leads to improved battery breathing and cooler temperatures for smartphones; for instance, the Galaxy S25 Ultra. It will be interesting to see what new novelties the upcoming Galaxy S25 will bring.
Samsung has officially announced that it will discontinue the Samsung Health monitor for Galaxy devices running on Android 9 to Android 11. Let’s explore more
Samsung Health monitor support end from December 23
Samsung has officially notified that it will discontinue the software support for the Samsung Health Monitor from December 23. According to the information, the Samsung health monitor new version 1.4.1 will support Android OS 9.0; support for 10.0 and 11.0 will be discontinued.
However, it doesn’t mean that the older version users will not get the functionality of the app. But it will be limited to ending the software support for the app for the respective Android version.
So Samsung has recommended its users update their phones to the latest version before the deadline to enjoy the services without any interruptions.
Samsung Health monitor features
There are many new features that will provide several new changes for the devices; let’s explore them more. Basically works along with the integration of the ECG function that lies within the Health Monitor app that allows users to receive notifications of their atrial fibrillation (Afib) or sinus rhythm while also calculating the heart rate rhythms.
As the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic are Wear OS-based Galaxy smartwatches, it’s also expected that all the newer smartwatches launched after the Galaxy Watch 4 will probably get the new irregular heart rhythm notification feature soon in future updates.
Moreover, you can easily activate the new irregular heart rhythm notification feature under the ECG tab in the Samsung Health Monitor app. To enjoy all these features, you should keep the app up to date.
Samsung has already jumped into the slim phones segment with the Galaxy Z Fold SE, which is released in limited regions, including China and South Korea. According to several rumors, the company is planning to introduce the Slim variant of the Galaxy S25 next year.
Galaxy S25 Slim will also adopt a 200MP camera
Similarly, like the Galaxy Z Fold SE was introduced with the 200MP camera, the Galaxy S25 Slim is also reportedly going to be equipped with the same camera that will also be available in the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
According to the report, a new module number SM-S937U was spotted in the IMEI date labels. It is further said to be the Galaxy S25 slime, which is expected to arrive with higher specifications.
Additionally, a popular Ice Universe claimed that the Galaxy S25 Slim exists and has an “Ultra” camera. However, this may cause confusion among users if the full setup will be exactly the same as the Galaxy S25 Ultra or if it is talking about just the primary camera.
It goes with the similar Galaxy Z Fold SE camera setup, so it may bring a 12 MP ultra wide camera and a 10 MP telephoto camera. Meanwhile, for the selfie camera, it may introduce a 12 MP front camera.
Earlier today, Samsung rolled out the November 2024 security patch for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 devices in the US. The update was spotted for the Verizon locked now it is expanding to more carriers.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 spotted getting a November 2024 security patch update are now available with the firmware versions F936USQS7GXJA and F721USQS7GXJA, respectively.
Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 November 2024 update: what’s new
With the latest update, the company will provide several new enhancements internally, which will improve the overall security of the devices. The update is currently spotted on the Verizon network and is expected to be available in more countries in the coming days.
According to the official documentation, there are more than 50 fixes done with the latest update. More specifically, there are 38 patches added by Google to enhance the security on the Android level. Additionally, there are 13 patches exclusively added by Samsung that will improve the working of the devices.
Along with this, the update may also include some other new changes that may elevate the performance of the devices while fixing their working. So if you are getting any issues while using the device, then you should definitely go for the latest update