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Samsung cancels all Galaxy Fold preorders ahead of launch

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The Fold launch as been a total fiasco.
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Samsung finally revealed the new launch date for the Galaxy Fold this morning, but if you already pre-ordered, you’ll have to get back in line.

Emails were sent out by Samsung to all customers that pre-ordered the Fold to notify them that their pre-order has been canceled so the company can “rethink the entire customer experience.”

Apple TV+ is coming to Samsung Smart TVs

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Apple TV+ could have 26 million paying subs by 2025; 2.6 million currently
Apple TV+ could have 26 million paying subs by 2025; 2.6 million currently
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You’ll need a subscription to enjoy to Apple TV+ when it lands later this year, but you may not need to purchase an Apple TV. The new video streaming service is also coming to Samsung Smart TVs.

Samsung’s Galaxy Fold finally launches on its home turf this week

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Apple invents a unique, no-crease folding iPhone screen
And it only took an extra five months!
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Samsung’s long-delayed Galaxy Fold folding smartphone will finally go on sale on September 6. This comes five months after it was originally made available for preorder.

The troubled handset, which has undergone a major redesign, will launch in South Korea this week. it will be followed by select countries including France, Germany, Singapore, U.K., U.S. in the near future.

Samsung allegedly plans to launch folding clamshell phone next year

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Apple invents a unique, no-crease folding iPhone screen
Apple invents a unique, no-crease folding iPhone screen
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Samsung plans to reinvent the flip phone next year with yet another folding display smartphone, only unlike the Galaxy Fold, this one will come with an old-school design.

The new Samsung folding phone will reportedly launch next year and instead of folding out into a tablet, the new design folds inward to make the phone more pocketable.

Samsung Galaxy Fold could hit U.S. one week after iPhone 11

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Are you ready to splash your cash?
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The iPhone 11 lineup could face competition from the Galaxy Fold just one week after hitting the market.

Pre-registration for Samsung’s first foldable handset today reopened ahead of a rumored U.S. launch on September 27.

Samsung’s exciting Galaxy Fold could soon be more affordable

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Apple invents a unique, no-crease folding iPhone screen
Apple invents a unique, no-crease folding iPhone screen
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Samsung could be planning to make the Galaxy Fold more accessible to flexible smartphone fans.

The South Korean company is reportedly working on a new model with a more affordable price tag. It will slash the handset’s storage in half in an effort to cut costs.

Samsung’s #greendontcare GIFs are the weirdest Apple diss ever

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A look at some of Samsung's Apple-dissing GIFs.
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Samsung seems pretty triggered (as the kids say) by people dissing its green Android text message bubbles, compared to the blue bubbles of Apple’s iMessages. So much so, in fact, that it’s created a whole bunch of animated GIFs to, err… do something?

The GIFs portray scenes like a green snake eating blue bubbles and a creepy green salamander being inappropriately touchy-feely with a distressed blue bubble. Hey, it probably sounded hilarious when it was described in the team meeting!

Apple tests out new OLED suppliers for future iPhone refresh

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BOE Technology could join Apple's supply chain next year.
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Apple is said to be “aggressively testing” OLED screens from other suppliers ahead of a 2020 iPhone refresh.

Cupertino reportedly wants to diversify its supply chain next year. It currently relies heavily on Samsung for OLED panels, with LG Display making only small contributions for the iPhone XS lineup.

Samsung DeX brings Android apps to your Mac and PC

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But you probably can't use it yet.
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You can now run a desktop version of Android on your Mac or PC using the brand new Samsung DeX app.

It’s free to use and plays nicely with your computer’s existing keyboard and mouse. But there is a big catch.

Apple supports more than 325,000 jobs in South Korea

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The Apple Store in Garosugil, Seoul.
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Apple’s impact on South Korea is much larger than most fans will have anticipated.

Cupertino directly employs 500 workers of its own, and has created hundreds of thousands of jobs on Samsung’s home turf. Local App Store developers have earned a whopping 4.7 trillion won.

Huawei delays first foldable phone for a second time

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The wait for the Mate X continues.
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Huawei this week delayed its first foldable smartphone … again. The Chinese company says there is “no possibility” of the Mate X making its debut in September.

The exciting new handset was originally scheduled to launch in June. Huawei pushed back its launch and admitted it was taking a “cautious” approach after Samsung’s struggled with the Fold.

7 things Apple should steal from Samsung [Cult of Mac Magazine 309]

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7 things Apple should steal from Samsung, in Cult of Mac Magazine No. 309.
It's time for Apple to copy Samsung (by copying Samsung).
Cover: Marty Cortinas/Cult of Mac

Sure, Samsung showed off some clunky ideas this week during its Galaxy Note 10 showcase. But some of Samsung’s new features got us hoping Apple adds them soon to iPhones and MacBooks. It’s high time Apple does what Samsung always does: Copy the best features!

Find out what we liked in this week’s issue of Cult of Mac Magazine. In it, you also will find an assortment of Apple news (the latest on Apple Card and iPhone batteries), reviews (AR swim goggles, etc.) and how-tos (mute those calls!).

Grab the iOS version for free and read it on your iPad. Or, alternatively, hit the links below to read in whatever browser you want.

Add a touch of Note 10 to iPhone with sweet Samsung wallpapers

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They look great on iPhone XS.
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Bring a touch of Galaxy Note 10 to your iPhone (or any other phone) while you wait for the real thing with these sweet Samsung wallpapers.

The high-resolution images look terrific — particularly on OLED displays — and they’re probably the closest iOS fans will get to experiencing Samsung’s latest flagship.

7 new Samsung features Apple should steal

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The Note 10 packs a ton of new features. Not all of them are great.
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Samsung’s new lineup of smartphones, tablets and notebooks were on full display today during the company’s Unpacked event for the Galaxy Note 10 in Brooklyn. Instead of waiting for Apple to introduce new iPhones and MacBooks in September, Samsung decided to get a head start on the competition.

Like pretty much all Samsung keynotes, the event included a shotgun blast of new features. Some of them are absolutely ridiculous and will be dead in the water at launch. However, Samsung’s team also uncorked a couple of great ideas that have us green with envy.

Hopefully, Apple execs are taking note of the good and bad things Samsung just revealed.

Want a Galaxy Note 10? Sell your old iPhone for upgrade cash

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We wouldn't blame you for switching.
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Samsung’s fancy new Galaxy Note 10fancy new Galaxy Note 10 is perhaps the most impressive smartphone we’ve seen so far this year. And we wouldn’t blame you if you decided it’s time to switch from iPhone.

But before you go jumping ship, raise some quick and easy upgrade cash that’ll make paying for your pricey Note a little easier. Here’s how.

Samsung unleashes Galaxy Note 10 to take on iPhone

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The Note 10 comes in two sizes.
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Samsung unveiled its latest answer to the iPhone today during an event at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

The new Galaxy Note 10 is undoubtedly one of the prettiest smartphones Samsung has ever come out with, thanks to its giant display with a pinhole cutout for the camera. This year’s Note 10 lineup comes in two different varieties. The Note 10 comes with a 6.3-inch display, while the monstrous Note 10 Plus packs a 6.8-inch display. But screen sizes aren’t the only thing that sets them apart.

Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab S6 a brilliant alternative to iPad Pro

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Its killer feature is unmatched by anything on iOS.
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Samsung today lifted the lid on its brand new Galaxy Tab S6 — and it’s sure to make iPad Pro fans think twice about where they spend their hard-earned cash.

The new 10.5-inch slate delivers a gorgeous OLED display, quad speakers by AKG and Dolby Atmos, and full S Pen support. It’s also much better than the iPad at replacing your desktop PC.

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note 10 could be slower than iPhone XS

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The top competitor for the iPhone 11 Max might be a bit of slowpoke.
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The flagship phone Samsung is expected to unveil next week might not be as speedy as the iPhone that came out a year ago.

And to make this worse for the Korean company, Apple will soon introduce an even faster iOS handset.

T-Mobile gives Samsung Galaxy Fold a hard pass

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T-Mobile has followed Kenny Rogers’ advice on knowing when to fold ‘em.
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T-Mobile was the first US carrier to commit to Samsung’s cutting-edge Galaxy Fold. Now it is un-committing. Perhaps that’s to be expected from the un-carrier.

This comes right after Samsung revealed that will finally ship its folding phone in September, months after it was originally scheduled.

Samsung’s delayed Galaxy Fold will finally ship in September

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Apple invents a unique, no-crease folding iPhone screen
The futuristic folding smartphone was supposed to ship in April.
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Samsung will finally ship its delayed Galaxy Fold smartphone in September, around the same time as Apple’s next-gen iPhones.

No exact release date has been announced. However, this comes around 5-6 months after the handset was supposed to debut.

LG’s newest Smart TVs will start getting AirPlay this week

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Users will start seeing the update on July 25.
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LG will start bringing AirPlay 2 and HomeKit to its newest Smart TV sets this week.

2019 models will play nicely with iPhone, iPad, and Mac after the update. You will be able to stream content straight from your Apple devices, and control your set in the Home app on iOS.

2020 iPhone could get blazing-fast display upgrade

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The first iPhone with ProMotion?
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The 2020 iPhone lineup could bring a huge display upgrade that will put it on par with iPad Pro in terms of refresh rate.

One leaker says Apple is “considering” 120Hz panels for next year’s handsets. It would be the first time its ProMotion technology has graced an OLED screen since its debut in 2017.