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Galaxy Note 10 Blows OnePlus 7 Out Of The Park In UFS 3.0 Storage Tests - Wccftech

Posted: 11 Aug 2019 05:37 AM PDT

Back when Samsung launched the Galaxy S10 lineup earlier this year, the gadgets missed out on an important upgrade. The three new smartphones launched by Samsung do not feature UFS 3.0 storage, with the Korean tech giant choosing to equip ill-fated Galaxy Fol with the storage instead. While it can be argued that UFS 3.0 offers little benefits to the end-user unless transferring large files, it's still a good feature to have. Now, we've got Androbench scores for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10's UFS 3.0, and the scores paint an impressive picture. Take a look below for more details.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Beats OnePlus 7 And Galaxy Fold In AndroBench Test Scores For Its UFS 3.0 Storage

The UFS 3.0 standard was introduced by JEDEC in 2018, two years after the body had finalized parameters for UFS 2.0. UFS 3.0 has a per lane data rate of 11 Gbps, and integrates MIPI Alliance's M-PHY Gear 4 physical layer standard, making it the first to do so. A physical layer, for the uninitiated, is the layer on a transmission device responsible for transmitting and receiving raw bits.

Only a handful of mobile devices currently employ the UFS 3.0 standard, and out of these devices, it's appearing as if Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 has the strongest implementation of the new memory. We've got Androbench scores of the phablet today, and their source Ice_Universe has compared these to scores of the Galaxy Fold and OnePlus 7.

Taking a look at the scores above we see that the Note 10 improves storage performance across all parameters measured by Androbench. The strongest least for Samsung's latest phablet is in Random Write, SQLite Insert and SQLite Delete. Random Write is a test of a device's speed when storing data in blocks not located next to each other on a disk, and the Note 10 has a 201.27 MB/s and 515274.4 4KB IOP/s score in the area. SQLite is a management system that accesses a device's storage directly without the need for a network connection.

UFS 3.0 for the Galaxy Note 10 will allow the device to seamlessly perform the heavy-duty 4K and AR functions that it's intended to perform. Additionally, it will also future proof the Note 10, as it's unlikely for the new storage standard to be constrained by bottlenecks in the near future. Thoughts? Let us know what you think in the comments section below and stay tuned. We'll keep you updated on the latest.

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Epic tones down overpowered mechs in 'Fortnite' competitive modes - Engadget

Posted: 11 Aug 2019 06:45 AM PDT

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Yes, Epic is aware that its giant mechs are souring Fortnite -- and it already has a fix, at least for competitive audiences. The developers have dramatically reduced the spawn rates for B.R.U.T.E. machines in Arena and Tournament playlists, with the odds becoming increasingly slim each time the Storm (aka the circle) closes in. Where it was guaranteed that two to four mechs would be available at the start of the match, there's now a 21.5 percent chance that one to three will appear. Successive circles never have more than a 44 percent chance of spawning mechs, and the rate plunges from 50 percent to 10 percent by the fourth Storm.

Epic said it would "continue to monitor" the effect of the change ahead of the Champion Series event next weekend. It's not clear if there will be accompanying changes to everyday gameplay.

It doesn't take much divination to understand why Epic would scale things back. The battle robots move quickly, deal tremendous damage and take a tremendous amount of punishment. It's one thing if you lose to a B.R.U.T.E. in casual play, but it's that much more frustrating if you're playing in a ranked mode where every ounce of progress counts. While this isn't the same as scaling back the mechs' abilities (that would require more complex play balancing), it's a start.

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Samsung Unpacked's Premium Smartphone Push - Market Realist

Posted: 08 Aug 2019 12:12 PM PDT

Smartphone giant Samsung (SSNLF) announced its latest line-up of Galaxy Note smartphones on August 7. It unveiled the Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+, and Galaxy Note 10+ 5G at its Samsung Unpacked event yesterday. The company held the much-anticipated event at the Barclays Center in New York.

Samsung launched its premium smartphones around 40 days before Apple's expected annual event, when it's widely expected to launch its new line-up of iPhones. Samsung's new products are priced at a premium, with the Galaxy Note 10 starting at $949. The Galaxy Note 10+ is priced at $1,099. Samsung Unpacked also showcased the 5G versions of these devices. The Galaxy Note 10 5G is $1,049, while the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G is $1,299.

Samsung's latest smartphones will be available for retail purchase starting on August 23, while the 5G device will be available exclusively to Verizon customers. Preorders began today at 12:01 AM ET. This was the first time Samsung launched more than one Galaxy Note smartphone at a time, imitating its rival Apple.

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Apple is a market leader in the premium smartphone market

Apple (AAPL) dominates the premium smartphone market. Samsung is looking to gain traction in this segment by fast-tracking its products to the market before Apple unveils its new iPhone line-up in September.

At the end of the first quarter, Apple had a market share of 47.0% in the premium smartphone segment. Samsung was the second-largest player (SSNLF) at 25.0%, followed by Huawei at 16.0%. These three players accounted for 88.0% of the total premium smartphone market.

In the wake of the Huawei ban, both Apple and Samsung will likely be able to increase their market shares in the premium smartphone space. However, this won't be easy, as the market is a saturated one. The premium segment saw its sales fall 8.0% in the first quarter as Apple's iPhone shipments plunged 20.0%.

Samsung managed to gain market share on the back of Apple's significant shipment decline. Counterpoint Research expects premium smartphone sales to get a boost once 5G technology is commercialized—at least in developed markets.

Analysts will be waiting with bated breath to see if demand for the Galaxy Note 10 is robust or tepid. Apple's iPhone shipments have seen a significant decline in the last two quarters. Can Samsung gain market share in the premium smartphone segment, or will Apple continue to reign supreme?

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