Software update for Samsung Galaxy S10 brings new camera features
What's the story
Samsung is rolling out a new software update for the Galaxy S10 handset locked onto Verizon's network. As per the changelog, the firmware brings an Auto Night Mode which gets activated in low light conditions, and a Pro Mode for the ultra-wide lens. It also bumps the Android security patch on the device to April 2021. Here are more details.
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A detailed look at the update
The new update for Verizon-locked Samsung Galaxy S10 comes with version number G973USQU5GUCH and is being rolled out via the OTA method. To manually check for the firmware, go to Settings > System updates menu on your handset.
Design and Display
The phone has a 6.1-inch QHD+ screen
The Samsung Galaxy S10 has an edge-to-edge screen with a punch-hole cut-out, curved edges, and a minimal bottom bezel. On the rear, there is a triple camera setup. The device sports a 6.1-inch QHD+ (1440x3040 pixels) AMOLED screen with an aspect ratio of 19:9 and an under-display fingerprint sensor for secure authentication of biometric data. It is up for grabs in eight shades.
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It has a 10MP selfie camera
The Samsung Galaxy S10 has a triple rear camera setup, comprising a 12MP (f/1.5-2.4) primary sensor, a 12MP (f/2.4) telephoto lens, and a 16MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide sensor. On the front, there is a 10MP (f/1.9) snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
Internals
It runs on a 3,400mAh battery
The Samsung Galaxy S10 draws power from an octa-core Exynos 9820 processor, coupled with 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. The device runs on Android 11 and packs a 3,400mAh battery with 15W fast-charging support. It offers support for the latest connectivity options including dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Type-C port.