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Today’s update (20/01/2021)

The following content has been added, or updated, in this release.

Products: 
  • NEW: Support sites now available for the following devices:
    • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
    • Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G
    • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

Simulation and Scenarios:

  • NEW: Simulation and scenarios are now available for the following devices:
    • Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 4G Wi-Fi
    • Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 4G Wi-Fi

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Samsung 2021 Unpacked event announcements

After much speculation, Samsung unveiled three new 5G mobile devices in its January 2021 Unpacked event. These devices include:

  • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Ultra
  • Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G

Keep reading for a further breakdown of everything that’s been announced, and the new features and specifications on the S21 series.

Size and Screen…

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Ultra

  • 6.8 inches
  • 3200 x 1440 resolution with Dynamic AMOLED 2X and Infinity- O display
  • 228G

Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G

  • 6.7 inches
  • 2400 x 1080 resolution with Dynamic AMOLED 2X and Infinity- O display
  • 202G

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

  • 6.2 inches
  • 2400 x 1080 resolution with Dynamic AMOLED 2X and Infinity- O display
  • 171G

Design…

One of the main differences between the devices is the design, or more specifically the colours that they come in.

Galaxy S21 5G Ultra

  • Phantom Silver
  • Phantom Black
  • Phantom Titanium
  • Phantom Navy
  • Phantom Brown

Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

  • Phantom Black
  • Phantom Silver
  • Phantom Violet
  • Phantom Gold, with gold
  • Phantom Green, with gold
  • Phantom Red, with gold
  • Pink Gold

Camera…

Galaxy S21 5G Ultra

  • 108MP wide main camera
  • 10MP telephoto camera X2
  • 12MP ultra-wide camera
  • 40MP front camera

Galaxy S21+ and S21 5G

  • 12MP wide main camera
  • 64MP telephoto camera
  • 12MP ultra-wide camera
  • 10MP front camera

The cameras across the Galaxy s21 series all include the following features: document scanning, advanced night mode, 8K video recording, multi device recording, dual screen recording, and AI super resolution zoom. For more detail on these new features, see below.

  • AI Super resolution zoom: experience significantly less blurring when zooming in on a video or photograph
  • Multi device recording: Record sound from Ear Buds whilst recording a video
  • 8K video: take cinema quality videos, capturing an even wider range of detail
  • Dual screen recording: use the Vlogger view feature to record using the front and back camera at the same time
  • Document scanning: use the camera to scan hard copies of paper documents into a crisp clean digital format, that even removes paper wrinkles
  • Advanced night mode: taking even brighter images in darker or low light locations, with enhanced details and less noise

Storage and accessibility…

  • Galaxy S21 5G Ultra Storage: 128GB, 256GB and 512GB
  • Galaxy S21+ and S21 5G Storage: 128GB and 256GB

The Ultra model of the S21 series features compatibility with the Samsung S Pen, meaning users will also be able to write handwritten notes on the device, or use the pen as a stylus.

All devices will also feature Eye Comfort Shield technology. The shield automatically adjusts the amount of blue light it emits depending on the content you are viewing.

Connectivity and speed…

All three devices feature 5G compatibility, however the Ultra model also includes Wi-Fi 6E compatibility. This will be the worlds first Wi-Fi 6E device. On top of this, all three of the devices feature the following:

  • clearer viewing of motion picture, such as games, with less blur
  • Connect 4Sure technology promises video calls without disconnection, that are able to switch between Wi-Fi and cellular data
  • seamless connectivity between windows PC’s and laptops and your phone
  • use the Motion Mirror feature to mirror a video on your device onto a television screen, with a smaller screen of yourself also featuring alongside the video

Accessories…

During the event, Samsung also announced the launch of a the following accessories and features:

  • dual wireless charging pad for Samsung smart watches, mobile phones and wireless headphones
  • Galaxy Buds Pro, the improved generation of wireless earphones from the Samsung Galaxy Buds line, including key features such as improved noise cancellation, water resistance, 8 hours of playback time and more
  • wireless SmartTag with GPS tracking, that can be attached to keys, pets or anything you’d like

Today’s update (06/01/2021)

The following content has been added, or updated, in this release.

Simulation and Scenarios:

  • UPDATE: Android 11 is now available in the multi-OS dropdown menu for the following devices:
    • Samsung Galaxy Note20 range
  • UPDATE: the HSIM as well as the following scenarios have been updated on the iPhone 12 range:
    • Change the network connection
    • Enable or disable 4G connection
    • Enable or disable 5G connection

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Today’s update (16/12/2020)

The following content has been added, or updated, in this release.

Simulation and Scenarios:

  • NEW: Simulation and scenarios are now available for the following devices:
    • Apple iPad 10.2 4G Wi-Fi 8th generation
    • Huawei nova 5T

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Today’s update (09/12/2020)

The following content has been added, or updated, in this release.

Simulation and Scenarios:

  • NEW: Simulation and scenarios are now available for the following devices:
    • Samsung Galaxy Note20
    • Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
    • OnePlus 8
    • OnePlus 8 Pro
    • Nokia 2.3
    • Huawei P30 lite 2020
    • Huawei P Smart 2020

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Today’s update (02/12/2020)

The following content has been added, or updated, in this release.

Simulation and Scenarios:

  • NEW: Simulation and scenarios are now available for the following devices:
    • Huawei Y6p
    • Huawei P40 lite 5G
  • UPDATE: Android 11 is now available in the multi-OS dropdown menu for the following devices:
    • Samsung Galaxy S20 range

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Today’s update (25/11/2020)

The following content has been added, or updated, in this release.

Products: 
  • NEW: Support site now available for the following device:
    • Xiaomi Redmi 9AT

Simulation and Scenarios:

  • NEW: Simulation and scenarios are now available for the following device:
    • Huawei Mate Xs

Troubleshooter:

  • All HBB devices
    • UPDATE: The No Internet script has been updated with further checks.

Pricing: 

  • NEW: PAYG and handset only pricing has been added for the following devices:
    • OnePlus Nord N100
    • Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro

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Today’s update (18/11/2020)

The following content has been added, or updated, in this release.

Products: 
  • NEW: Support site now available for the following device:
    • Huawei Mate 40 Pro

Pricing: 

  • UPDATE: PAYG pricing has been updated for the following devices:
    • Google Pixel 4a
    • Google Pixel 5

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Today’s update (11/11/2020)

The following content has been added, or updated, in this release.

Products: 
  • NEW: Support sites now available for the following devices:
    • OnePlus Nord N100
    • Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro

Troubleshooter:

  • UPDATE: The scripts that appear in the script drop down have been reviewed and updated for the following devices:
    •  Huawei 5G CPE Pro
    • Huawei AI Cube
    • Huawei B183 Webcube
    • Huawei B310 Home Fi
    • Huawei B311 Router
    • Huawei B535 Wireless Router

Pricing: 

  • NEW: The following tariff has been added to the Pricebook:
    • Advanced Unlimited Plus 24M

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Today’s update (04/11/2020)

The following content has been added, or updated, in this release.

Simulation and Scenarios:

  • Apple iPad Pro 11-inch 4G Wi-Fi
    • UPDATE: iPadOS 14 is now available in the multi-OS dropdown menu.

Pricing: 

  • UPDATE: PAYG pricing has been updated for the following devices:
    • Nokia 2.4
  • UPDATE: PAYG and handset only pricing has been updated for the following devices:
    • Apple iPhone 7
    • Nokia 1.3
    • Samsung Galaxy A20e
    • Samsung Galaxy A21s

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