Samsung's Galaxy S10 Has A Nasty Surprise

The Galaxy S10 is not what you expect. With Samsung determined to pull out all the stops for its 10th-anniversary model, new information has now revealed you will have to pay extra if you want its headline feature… 

‘Great Secret Features’ and ‘Nasty Surprises’ are my regular columns investigating the best features / biggest problems hidden behind the headlines.

Concept Creator

Galaxy S10 concept

The ever-reliable SamMobile reports Samsung will not bring its long-awaited in-display fingerprint reader to the entry-level Galaxy S10. Instead, Samsung will have it “side-mounted” on the frame in an effort to cut costs.

Of course, the obvious question to ask is: Why would Samsung take such a risk with such an important phone?

The answer lies in a change of strategy. Samsung is expected to release three Galaxy S10 models, rather than the usual two with the third an ‘entry-level’ device. The problem at this stage is ‘entry-level’ is undefined: it may be a significantly cheaper option like Apple’s upcoming budget iPhone X or the standard model with the in-display reader saved for two new high-end options much as Apple did last year when releasing the iPhone X above the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

In my opinion, hope (and common sense) is Samsung will do the former though whether the Galaxy range can take dilution of its flagship range as well as Apple’s iPhone, remains to be seen.

OnLeaks, 91Mobiles

Galaxy Note 9 final design shows it will have a rear fingerprint sensor

What is an objective fact, however, is Motorola, Sony and Vivo have all previously tried side-mounted fingerprint readers on their phones and all without success.

Having seen both its phones and their sales stagnate in 2018, I commend Samsung for trying to do something different. Then again, with the Galaxy Note 8 also treading a risk path and Samsung determined to charge a fortune for its most exciting new phone, I do worry that fragmenting the Galaxy S10 on the range’s 10th anniversary is not the way to go…

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Samsung's Galaxy S10 Has A Nasty Surprise

The Galaxy S10 is not what you expect. With Samsung determined to pull out all the stops for its 10th-anniversary model, new information has now revealed you will have to pay extra if you want its headline feature… 

‘Great Secret Features’ and ‘Nasty Surprises’ are my regular columns investigating the best features / biggest problems hidden behind the headlines.

Concept Creator

Galaxy S10 concept

The ever-reliable SamMobile reports Samsung will not bring its long-awaited in-display fingerprint reader to the entry-level Galaxy S10. Instead, Samsung will have it “side-mounted” on the frame in an effort to cut costs.

Of course, the obvious question to ask is: Why would Samsung take such a risk with such an important phone?

The answer lies in a change of strategy. Samsung is expected to release three Galaxy S10 models, rather than the usual two with the third an ‘entry-level’ device. The problem at this stage is ‘entry-level’ is undefined: it may be a significantly cheaper option like Apple’s upcoming budget iPhone X or the standard model with the in-display reader saved for two new high-end options much as Apple did last year when releasing the iPhone X above the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

In my opinion, hope (and common sense) is Samsung will do the former though whether the Galaxy range can take dilution of its flagship range as well as Apple’s iPhone, remains to be seen.

OnLeaks, 91Mobiles

Galaxy Note 9 final design shows it will have a rear fingerprint sensor

What is an objective fact, however, is Motorola, Sony and Vivo have all previously tried side-mounted fingerprint readers on their phones and all without success.

Having seen both its phones and their sales stagnate in 2018, I commend Samsung for trying to do something different. Then again, with the Galaxy Note 8 also treading a risk path and Samsung determined to charge a fortune for its most exciting new phone, I do worry that fragmenting the Galaxy S10 on the range’s 10th anniversary is not the way to go…

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Trump's Treasury Supports Fintech, Now What?

Photo Credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images

The Trump administration Treasury Department has called for dramatic changes in fintech regulation and have voiced their support for a new fintech charter as well as the introduction of sandboxes and opening access to consumer data.

Secretary Steve Mnuchin said: "American innovation is a cornerstone of a healthy U.S. economy. Creating a regulatory environment that supports responsible innovation is crucial for economic growth and success, particularly in the financial sector.

"America is a leader in innovation. We must keep pace with industry changes and encourage financial ingenuity to foster the nation"s vibrant financial services and technology sectors."

In a report, the US Treasury made 80 recommendations across 222 pages and explored the government"s aim of embracing customer data in a similar way to how PSD2 is being embraced in Europe and transform regulation with the use of sandboxes, so that it innovation is encouraged.

As reported in The Hill, policymakers have found it difficult to keep up with advancements in fintech and the impact on the traditional financial industry. But with the new attitude towards the burgeoning industry, those that create the regulations will be able to work closely with industry advocates to adapt the rules.

States are also encouraged to work together to remedy money transfer rules that regulate payment systems and cryptocurrency marketplaces and prevent unnecessary regulatory burdens.

The report also encourages the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to move forward with the charter that would give fintechs a license to operate across the US in the same way that banks do.

The Treasury said the charter could “provide a federal approach to reducing regulatory fragmentation and supporting beneficial business models.” The report also makes other recommendations to expand access to financial services.

The department called for repealing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau"s (CFPB) payday loan rule and went on to support the use of alternative data such as utility and rent payments to form credit reports for consumers with limited loan history.

But what does this mean? Despite Trump promising to do away with Dodd-Frank, which was signed into law by former President Barack Obama to prevent another financial crisis, this move by the current leader will be beneficial for the fintech industry and somewhat mimics what is being done in Europe.

Collaboration is the way forward because fintechs do not have legacy and trust on their side, especially in the US where people swipe and sign, instead of using contactless cards and apps to make payments.

I currently work as an SEO Content Executive for DMG Media, optimising content across the UK, US and Australia. Before this, I was the Editor of financial technology website bobsguide and this is where my interest and expertise in global fintech was achieved. Acting as the D...

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San Francisco Marathon App Lets Runners Visualize Course Before They Race

Admit it, we’ve all sniggered slightly at the sight of a bobsleigh pilot mentally visualizing the track before he and his teammates hurl themselves down the ice.

But with speeds approaching 90 mph and medals decided by a fraction of a second, its an important part of their preparation. After all, it’s up them to navigate the ice quickly and safely and ensure the months and years of training – especially before a Winter Olympics – isn’t all in vain.

Virtual Reality (VR) applications are already being used to assist with the process, so athletes can train without the risk of injury and don’t have to travel the world to try out different tracks.

A runner passes by the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California on December 24, 2017. San Francisco is a major travel destination with over 24 million visitors a year, frequenting famous landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge,Pier 39 and Alcatraz Island. (Photo by Ronen Tivony) (Photo by Ronen Tivony/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Amateur technology

But professional-grade tools such as VR, GPS and analytics are increasingly finding their way into amateur sport too. And it should come as no surprise that the San Francisco Marathon in the heart of Silicon Valley should be among the events to promote their use.

Last weekend more than 27,500 runners participated in the 42^nd staging of the race, with the route taking in iconic landmarks like Fisherman’s Wharf, AT&T Park and Golden Gate Bridge. Participants could choose to take on the full course, the first or second halves of it or even to complete it twice in an ultra-marathon.

Technology plays a significant part for many people’s race day, with wearables increasingly used to track speed and distance, but runners in the San Francisco Marathon were able to use a dedicated application to prepare for the big day.

Neurun allows runners to join a community of like-minded athletes who share similar goals and to access tips from professional coaches and runners in a particular group. However, the most intriguing aspect of the application is the ability to visualize the entire course beforehand.

Users can check terrain, elevation and other variables such as the wideness of roads and the location street furniture that might hinder progress. If a tricky section of the route is identified, then it’s possible to take a screenshot and make a note of its location on the timeline.

Neurun also shows the location of key amenities like water and nutrition stations, first aiders, public toilets, emergency phones and even photographer locations. These can also be added to the timeline so runners can plan breaks ahead of time or if they need to take an impromptu pit stop should they find themselves in need of assistance.

And all these notes can be shared with your groups too, enhancing the community aspect of the platform.

Marginal gains

With many people hoping to achieve personal bests, the little details can make a difference over a distance as long as 26 miles. That’s why Team Sky make such a big deal about ‘marginal gains’ when competing in the Tour de France.

It will be interesting to see how the application expands given the popularity of long-distance races held around the world and whether other famous marathons follow suit. Could we see competitors in the London Marathon be able to use this technology for example?

Although runners in the marathon had access to the application over the race weekend, the firm’s official website says the public version is still unavailable.

You can sign up to find out when it will be released or you can check out the video of the course below. The footage was captured by a cyclist and the full route can be viewed in 35 minutes below – much faster than it would take to cycle the route, never mind to actually run it!

Samsung's Galaxy S10 Has A Nasty Surprise

The Galaxy S10 is not what you expect. With Samsung determined to pull out all the stops for its 10th-anniversary model, new information has now revealed you will have to pay extra if you want its headline feature… 

‘Great Secret Features’ and ‘Nasty Surprises’ are my regular columns investigating the best features / biggest problems hidden behind the headlines.

Concept Creator

Galaxy S10 concept

The ever-reliable SamMobile reports Samsung will not bring its long-awaited in-display fingerprint reader to the entry-level Galaxy S10. Instead, Samsung will have it “side-mounted” on the frame in an effort to cut costs.

Of course, the obvious question to ask is: Why would Samsung take such a risk with such an important phone?

The answer lies in a change of strategy. Samsung is expected to release three Galaxy S10 models, rather than the usual two with the third an ‘entry-level’ device. The problem at this stage is ‘entry-level’ is undefined: it may be a significantly cheaper option like Apple’s upcoming budget iPhone X or the standard model with the in-display reader saved for two new high-end options much as Apple did last year when releasing the iPhone X above the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

In my opinion, hope (and common sense) is Samsung will do the former though whether the Galaxy range can take dilution of its flagship range as well as Apple’s iPhone, remains to be seen.

OnLeaks, 91Mobiles

Galaxy Note 9 final design shows it will have a rear fingerprint sensor

What is an objective fact, however, is Motorola, Sony and Vivo have all previously tried side-mounted fingerprint readers on their phones and all without success.

Having seen both its phones and their sales stagnate in 2018, I commend Samsung for trying to do something different. Then again, with the Galaxy Note 8 also treading a risk path and Samsung determined to charge a fortune for its most exciting new phone, I do worry that fragmenting the Galaxy S10 on the range’s 10th anniversary is not the way to go…

___

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Samsung's Galaxy S10 Has A Nasty Surprise

The Galaxy S10 is not what you expect. With Samsung determined to pull out all the stops for its 10th-anniversary model, new information has now revealed you will have to pay extra if you want its headline feature… 

‘Great Secret Features’ and ‘Nasty Surprises’ are my regular columns investigating the best features / biggest problems hidden behind the headlines.

Concept Creator

Galaxy S10 concept

The ever-reliable SamMobile reports Samsung will not bring its long-awaited in-display fingerprint reader to the entry-level Galaxy S10. Instead, Samsung will have it “side-mounted” on the frame in an effort to cut costs.

Of course, the obvious question to ask is: Why would Samsung take such a risk with such an important phone?

The answer lies in a change of strategy. Samsung is expected to release three Galaxy S10 models, rather than the usual two with the third an ‘entry-level’ device. The problem at this stage is ‘entry-level’ is undefined: it may be a significantly cheaper option like Apple’s upcoming budget iPhone X or the standard model with the in-display reader saved for two new high-end options much as Apple did last year when releasing the iPhone X above the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

In my opinion, hope (and common sense) is Samsung will do the former though whether the Galaxy range can take dilution of its flagship range as well as Apple’s iPhone, remains to be seen.

OnLeaks, 91Mobiles

Galaxy Note 9 final design shows it will have a rear fingerprint sensor

What is an objective fact, however, is Motorola, Sony and Vivo have all previously tried side-mounted fingerprint readers on their phones and all without success.

Having seen both its phones and their sales stagnate in 2018, I commend Samsung for trying to do something different. Then again, with the Galaxy Note 8 also treading a risk path and Samsung determined to charge a fortune for its most exciting new phone, I do worry that fragmenting the Galaxy S10 on the range’s 10th anniversary is not the way to go…

___

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Massive Galaxy Note 9 Leak Details All-New Features

FCC Reveals Galaxy Note 9 Has Exciting New S Pen

Galaxy Note 9"s Big Battery Has A Serious Shortcoming

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Samsung's Galaxy S10 Has A Nasty Surprise

The Galaxy S10 is not what you expect. With Samsung determined to pull out all the stops for its 10th-anniversary model, new information has now revealed you will have to pay extra if you want its headline feature… 

‘Great Secret Features’ and ‘Nasty Surprises’ are my regular columns investigating the best features / biggest problems hidden behind the headlines.

Concept Creator

Galaxy S10 concept

The ever-reliable SamMobile reports Samsung will not bring its long-awaited in-display fingerprint reader to the entry-level Galaxy S10. Instead, Samsung will have it “side-mounted” on the frame in an effort to cut costs.

Of course, the obvious question to ask is: Why would Samsung take such a risk with such an important phone?

The answer lies in a change of strategy. Samsung is expected to release three Galaxy S10 models, rather than the usual two with the third an ‘entry-level’ device. The problem at this stage is ‘entry-level’ is undefined: it may be a significantly cheaper option like Apple’s upcoming budget iPhone X or the standard model with the in-display reader saved for two new high-end options much as Apple did last year when releasing the iPhone X above the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

In my opinion, hope (and common sense) is Samsung will do the former though whether the Galaxy range can take dilution of its flagship range as well as Apple’s iPhone, remains to be seen.

OnLeaks, 91Mobiles

Galaxy Note 9 final design shows it will have a rear fingerprint sensor

What is an objective fact, however, is Motorola, Sony and Vivo have all previously tried side-mounted fingerprint readers on their phones and all without success.

Having seen both its phones and their sales stagnate in 2018, I commend Samsung for trying to do something different. Then again, with the Galaxy Note 8 also treading a risk path and Samsung determined to charge a fortune for its most exciting new phone, I do worry that fragmenting the Galaxy S10 on the range’s 10th anniversary is not the way to go…

___

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Massive Galaxy Note 9 Leak Details All-New Features

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Galaxy Note 9"s Big Battery Has A Serious Shortcoming

Samsung"s Radical Galaxy Smartphone Costs $2,000

Samsung’s Galaxy X And Galaxy S10 Plans Revealed

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Galaxy Note 9 Leak Shows Samsung Will Never Go With A Notch

A render of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9, according to Android Headline"s sources.Android Headlines

What you see above is a rendering of what the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 will likely look like, according to Android Headlines, citing "reliable sources." This render is in-line with previously leaked images of Note 9 screen protectors that hinted at the phone"s face.

If you"re thinking "That"s it?", know that you"re not alone.

This is arguably the most boring leak in the history of smartphone leaks. The Galaxy Note 9"s face looks identical to the Galaxy Note 8"s face. The only notable thing about it is that, unlike almost all other phonemakers, Samsung will not jump on the notch bandwagon.

That"s to be expected. As I--and many others--have assumed, Samsung is too direct a rival to Apple, and has painted itself too much into a corner with its series of public disses of the notch, to follow down that same route now. If Samsung had gone with a notch, it would (rightfully) be laughed at by everyone from Apple fans to tech writers.

A still from a Samsung commercial that poked fun at the iPhone X"s notch.Samsung

But back to the Note 9. Anyone who"s watched Samsung"s releases through the years knew not to expect any big changes. The Galaxy S9 this year was an iterative upgrade, so it"s natural that the Note 9 follows the same path. There will be a new Snapdragon 845 processor, the shifting aperture from the S9 will almost certainly make the jump over, and new tricks with the S-Pen, as teased by Samsung"s recent press invite to the Note 9 launch. I"m certain the Note 9 will be an excellent phone, as is the case with Samsung"s last few releases, it will just feel very familiar.

It appears that Samsung, like Apple did with the iPhone 7, is holding back major design overhauls or innovations for its "tenth edition" phone. The Galaxy S10, set for release in spring of 2019, is rumored to pack five cameras--two front-facing lens, with three cameras on the back like Huawei"s P20 Pro.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Expect the Note 9 to look just like this.Ben Sin

I"d bet good money Samsung will skip the notch there too. For the S10, Samsung will either have to come up with some quirky and ingenious way of dealing with the front-facing camera problem--a pop-up mechanism like the Vivo Nex, perhaps--or stick with a traditional top bezel.

The Galaxy Note 9 is set to be unveiled on August 9 in Brooklyn, New York.

Galaxy Note 9 Leak Shows Samsung Will Never Go With A Notch

A render of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9, according to Android Headline"s sources.Android Headlines

What you see above is a rendering of what the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 will likely look like, according to Android Headlines, citing "reliable sources." This render is in-line with previously leaked images of Note 9 screen protectors that hinted at the phone"s face.

If you"re thinking "That"s it?", know that you"re not alone.

This is arguably the most boring leak in the history of smartphone leaks. The Galaxy Note 9"s face looks identical to the Galaxy Note 8"s face. The only notable thing about it is that, unlike almost all other phonemakers, Samsung will not jump on the notch bandwagon.

That"s to be expected. As I--and many others--have assumed, Samsung is too direct a rival to Apple, and has painted itself too much into a corner with its series of public disses of the notch, to follow down that same route now. If Samsung had gone with a notch, it would (rightfully) be laughed at by everyone from Apple fans to tech writers.

A still from a Samsung commercial that poked fun at the iPhone X"s notch.Samsung

But back to the Note 9. Anyone who"s watched Samsung"s releases through the years knew not to expect any big changes. The Galaxy S9 this year was an iterative upgrade, so it"s natural that the Note 9 follows the same path. There will be a new Snapdragon 845 processor, the shifting aperture from the S9 will almost certainly make the jump over, and new tricks with the S-Pen, as teased by Samsung"s recent press invite to the Note 9 launch. I"m certain the Note 9 will be an excellent phone, as is the case with Samsung"s last few releases, it will just feel very familiar.

It appears that Samsung, like Apple did with the iPhone 7, is holding back major design overhauls or innovations for its "tenth edition" phone. The Galaxy S10, set for release in spring of 2019, is rumored to pack five cameras--two front-facing lens, with three cameras on the back like Huawei"s P20 Pro.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Expect the Note 9 to look just like this.Ben Sin

I"d bet good money Samsung will skip the notch there too. For the S10, Samsung will either have to come up with some quirky and ingenious way of dealing with the front-facing camera problem--a pop-up mechanism like the Vivo Nex, perhaps--or stick with a traditional top bezel.

The Galaxy Note 9 is set to be unveiled on August 9 in Brooklyn, New York.

Galaxy Note 9 Leak Shows Samsung Will Never Go With A Notch

A render of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9, according to Android Headline"s sources.Android Headlines

What you see above is a rendering of what the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 will likely look like, according to Android Headlines, citing "reliable sources." This render is in-line with previously leaked images of Note 9 screen protectors that hinted at the phone"s face.

If you"re thinking "That"s it?", know that you"re not alone.

This is arguably the most boring leak in the history of smartphone leaks. The Galaxy Note 9"s face looks identical to the Galaxy Note 8"s face. The only notable thing about it is that, unlike almost all other phonemakers, Samsung will not jump on the notch bandwagon.

That"s to be expected. As I--and many others--have assumed, Samsung is too direct a rival to Apple, and has painted itself too much into a corner with its series of public disses of the notch, to follow down that same route now. If Samsung had gone with a notch, it would (rightfully) be laughed at by everyone from Apple fans to tech writers.

A still from a Samsung commercial that poked fun at the iPhone X"s notch.Samsung

But back to the Note 9. Anyone who"s watched Samsung"s releases through the years knew not to expect any big changes. The Galaxy S9 this year was an iterative upgrade, so it"s natural that the Note 9 follows the same path. There will be a new Snapdragon 845 processor, the shifting aperture from the S9 will almost certainly make the jump over, and new tricks with the S-Pen, as teased by Samsung"s recent press invite to the Note 9 launch. I"m certain the Note 9 will be an excellent phone, as is the case with Samsung"s last few releases, it will just feel very familiar.

It appears that Samsung, like Apple did with the iPhone 7, is holding back major design overhauls or innovations for its "tenth edition" phone. The Galaxy S10, set for release in spring of 2019, is rumored to pack five cameras--two front-facing lens, with three cameras on the back like Huawei"s P20 Pro.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Expect the Note 9 to look just like this.Ben Sin

I"d bet good money Samsung will skip the notch there too. For the S10, Samsung will either have to come up with some quirky and ingenious way of dealing with the front-facing camera problem--a pop-up mechanism like the Vivo Nex, perhaps--or stick with a traditional top bezel.

The Galaxy Note 9 is set to be unveiled on August 9 in Brooklyn, New York.

Galaxy Note 9 Leak Shows Samsung Will Never Go With A Notch

A render of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9, according to Android Headline"s sources.Android Headlines

What you see above is a rendering of what the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 will likely look like, according to Android Headlines, citing "reliable sources." This render is in-line with previously leaked images of Note 9 screen protectors that hinted at the phone"s face.

If you"re thinking "That"s it?", know that you"re not alone.

This is arguably the most boring leak in the history of smartphone leaks. The Galaxy Note 9"s face looks identical to the Galaxy Note 8"s face. The only notable thing about it is that, unlike almost all other phonemakers, Samsung will not jump on the notch bandwagon.

That"s to be expected. As I--and many others--have assumed, Samsung is too direct a rival to Apple, and has painted itself too much into a corner with its series of public disses of the notch, to follow down that same route now. If Samsung had gone with a notch, it would (rightfully) be laughed at by everyone from Apple fans to tech writers.

A still from a Samsung commercial that poked fun at the iPhone X"s notch.Samsung

But back to the Note 9. Anyone who"s watched Samsung"s releases through the years knew not to expect any big changes. The Galaxy S9 this year was an iterative upgrade, so it"s natural that the Note 9 follows the same path. There will be a new Snapdragon 845 processor, the shifting aperture from the S9 will almost certainly make the jump over, and new tricks with the S-Pen, as teased by Samsung"s recent press invite to the Note 9 launch. I"m certain the Note 9 will be an excellent phone, as is the case with Samsung"s last few releases, it will just feel very familiar.

It appears that Samsung, like Apple did with the iPhone 7, is holding back major design overhauls or innovations for its "tenth edition" phone. The Galaxy S10, set for release in spring of 2019, is rumored to pack five cameras--two front-facing lens, with three cameras on the back like Huawei"s P20 Pro.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Expect the Note 9 to look just like this.Ben Sin

I"d bet good money Samsung will skip the notch there too. For the S10, Samsung will either have to come up with some quirky and ingenious way of dealing with the front-facing camera problem--a pop-up mechanism like the Vivo Nex, perhaps--or stick with a traditional top bezel.

The Galaxy Note 9 is set to be unveiled on August 9 in Brooklyn, New York.

Galaxy Note 9 Leak Shows Samsung Will Never Go With A Notch

A render of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9, according to Android Headline"s sources.Android Headlines

What you see above is a rendering of what the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 will likely look like, according to Android Headlines, citing "reliable sources." This render is in-line with previously leaked images of Note 9 screen protectors that hinted at the phone"s face.

If you"re thinking "That"s it?", know that you"re not alone.

This is arguably the most boring leak in the history of smartphone leaks. The Galaxy Note 9"s face looks identical to the Galaxy Note 8"s face. The only notable thing about it is that, unlike almost all other phonemakers, Samsung will not jump on the notch bandwagon.

That"s to be expected. As I--and many others--have assumed, Samsung is too direct a rival to Apple, and has painted itself too much into a corner with its series of public disses of the notch, to follow down that same route now. If Samsung had gone with a notch, it would (rightfully) be laughed at by everyone from Apple fans to tech writers.

A still from a Samsung commercial that poked fun at the iPhone X"s notch.Samsung

But back to the Note 9. Anyone who"s watched Samsung"s releases through the years knew not to expect any big changes. The Galaxy S9 this year was an iterative upgrade, so it"s natural that the Note 9 follows the same path. There will be a new Snapdragon 845 processor, the shifting aperture from the S9 will almost certainly make the jump over, and new tricks with the S-Pen, as teased by Samsung"s recent press invite to the Note 9 launch. I"m certain the Note 9 will be an excellent phone, as is the case with Samsung"s last few releases, it will just feel very familiar.

It appears that Samsung, like Apple did with the iPhone 7, is holding back major design overhauls or innovations for its "tenth edition" phone. The Galaxy S10, set for release in spring of 2019, is rumored to pack five cameras--two front-facing lens, with three cameras on the back like Huawei"s P20 Pro.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Expect the Note 9 to look just like this.Ben Sin

I"d bet good money Samsung will skip the notch there too. For the S10, Samsung will either have to come up with some quirky and ingenious way of dealing with the front-facing camera problem--a pop-up mechanism like the Vivo Nex, perhaps--or stick with a traditional top bezel.

The Galaxy Note 9 is set to be unveiled on August 9 in Brooklyn, New York.

Galaxy Note 9 Leak Shows Samsung Will Never Go With A Notch

A render of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9, according to Android Headline"s sources.Android Headlines

What you see above is a rendering of what the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 will likely look like, according to Android Headlines, citing "reliable sources." This render is in-line with previously leaked images of Note 9 screen protectors that hinted at the phone"s face.

If you"re thinking "That"s it?", know that you"re not alone.

This is arguably the most boring leak in the history of smartphone leaks. The Galaxy Note 9"s face looks identical to the Galaxy Note 8"s face. The only notable thing about it is that, unlike almost all other phonemakers, Samsung will not jump on the notch bandwagon.

That"s to be expected. As I--and many others--have assumed, Samsung is too direct a rival to Apple, and has painted itself too much into a corner with its series of public disses of the notch, to follow down that same route now. If Samsung had gone with a notch, it would (rightfully) be laughed at by everyone from Apple fans to tech writers.

A still from a Samsung commercial that poked fun at the iPhone X"s notch.Samsung

But back to the Note 9. Anyone who"s watched Samsung"s releases through the years knew not to expect any big changes. The Galaxy S9 this year was an iterative upgrade, so it"s natural that the Note 9 follows the same path. There will be a new Snapdragon 845 processor, the shifting aperture from the S9 will almost certainly make the jump over, and new tricks with the S-Pen, as teased by Samsung"s recent press invite to the Note 9 launch. I"m certain the Note 9 will be an excellent phone, as is the case with Samsung"s last few releases, it will just feel very familiar.

It appears that Samsung, like Apple did with the iPhone 7, is holding back major design overhauls or innovations for its "tenth edition" phone. The Galaxy S10, set for release in spring of 2019, is rumored to pack five cameras--two front-facing lens, with three cameras on the back like Huawei"s P20 Pro.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Expect the Note 9 to look just like this.Ben Sin

I"d bet good money Samsung will skip the notch there too. For the S10, Samsung will either have to come up with some quirky and ingenious way of dealing with the front-facing camera problem--a pop-up mechanism like the Vivo Nex, perhaps--or stick with a traditional top bezel.

The Galaxy Note 9 is set to be unveiled on August 9 in Brooklyn, New York.

Galaxy Note 9 Leak Shows Samsung Will Never Go With A Notch

A render of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9, according to Android Headline"s sources.Android Headlines

What you see above is a rendering of what the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 will likely look like, according to Android Headlines, citing "reliable sources." This render is in-line with previously leaked images of Note 9 screen protectors that hinted at the phone"s face.

If you"re thinking "That"s it?", know that you"re not alone.

This is arguably the most boring leak in the history of smartphone leaks. The Galaxy Note 9"s face looks identical to the Galaxy Note 8"s face. The only notable thing about it is that, unlike almost all other phonemakers, Samsung will not jump on the notch bandwagon.

That"s to be expected. As I--and many others--have assumed, Samsung is too direct a rival to Apple, and has painted itself too much into a corner with its series of public disses of the notch, to follow down that same route now. If Samsung had gone with a notch, it would (rightfully) be laughed at by everyone from Apple fans to tech writers.

A still from a Samsung commercial that poked fun at the iPhone X"s notch.Samsung

But back to the Note 9. Anyone who"s watched Samsung"s releases through the years knew not to expect any big changes. The Galaxy S9 this year was an iterative upgrade, so it"s natural that the Note 9 follows the same path. There will be a new Snapdragon 845 processor, the shifting aperture from the S9 will almost certainly make the jump over, and new tricks with the S-Pen, as teased by Samsung"s recent press invite to the Note 9 launch. I"m certain the Note 9 will be an excellent phone, as is the case with Samsung"s last few releases, it will just feel very familiar.

It appears that Samsung, like Apple did with the iPhone 7, is holding back major design overhauls or innovations for its "tenth edition" phone. The Galaxy S10, set for release in spring of 2019, is rumored to pack five cameras--two front-facing lens, with three cameras on the back like Huawei"s P20 Pro.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Expect the Note 9 to look just like this.Ben Sin

I"d bet good money Samsung will skip the notch there too. For the S10, Samsung will either have to come up with some quirky and ingenious way of dealing with the front-facing camera problem--a pop-up mechanism like the Vivo Nex, perhaps--or stick with a traditional top bezel.

The Galaxy Note 9 is set to be unveiled on August 9 in Brooklyn, New York.

Galaxy Note 9 Leak Shows Samsung Will Never Go With A Notch

A render of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9, according to Android Headline"s sources.Android Headlines

What you see above is a rendering of what the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 will likely look like, according to Android Headlines, citing "reliable sources." This render is in-line with previously leaked images of Note 9 screen protectors that hinted at the phone"s face.

If you"re thinking "That"s it?", know that you"re not alone.

This is arguably the most boring leak in the history of smartphone leaks. The Galaxy Note 9"s face looks identical to the Galaxy Note 8"s face. The only notable thing about it is that, unlike almost all other phonemakers, Samsung will not jump on the notch bandwagon.

That"s to be expected. As I--and many others--have assumed, Samsung is too direct a rival to Apple, and has painted itself too much into a corner with its series of public disses of the notch, to follow down that same route now. If Samsung had gone with a notch, it would (rightfully) be laughed at by everyone from Apple fans to tech writers.

A still from a Samsung commercial that poked fun at the iPhone X"s notch.Samsung

But back to the Note 9. Anyone who"s watched Samsung"s releases through the years knew not to expect any big changes. The Galaxy S9 this year was an iterative upgrade, so it"s natural that the Note 9 follows the same path. There will be a new Snapdragon 845 processor, the shifting aperture from the S9 will almost certainly make the jump over, and new tricks with the S-Pen, as teased by Samsung"s recent press invite to the Note 9 launch. I"m certain the Note 9 will be an excellent phone, as is the case with Samsung"s last few releases, it will just feel very familiar.

It appears that Samsung, like Apple did with the iPhone 7, is holding back major design overhauls or innovations for its "tenth edition" phone. The Galaxy S10, set for release in spring of 2019, is rumored to pack five cameras--two front-facing lens, with three cameras on the back like Huawei"s P20 Pro.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Expect the Note 9 to look just like this.Ben Sin

I"d bet good money Samsung will skip the notch there too. For the S10, Samsung will either have to come up with some quirky and ingenious way of dealing with the front-facing camera problem--a pop-up mechanism like the Vivo Nex, perhaps--or stick with a traditional top bezel.

The Galaxy Note 9 is set to be unveiled on August 9 in Brooklyn, New York.

Galaxy Note 9 Leak Shows Samsung Will Never Go With A Notch

A render of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9, according to Android Headline"s sources.Android Headlines

What you see above is a rendering of what the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 will likely look like, according to Android Headlines, citing "reliable sources." This render is in-line with previously leaked images of Note 9 screen protectors that hinted at the phone"s face.

If you"re thinking "That"s it?", know that you"re not alone.

This is arguably the most boring leak in the history of smartphone leaks. The Galaxy Note 9"s face looks identical to the Galaxy Note 8"s face. The only notable thing about it is that, unlike almost all other phonemakers, Samsung will not jump on the notch bandwagon.

That"s to be expected. As I--and many others--have assumed, Samsung is too direct a rival to Apple, and has painted itself too much into a corner with its series of public disses of the notch, to follow down that same route now. If Samsung had gone with a notch, it would (rightfully) be laughed at by everyone from Apple fans to tech writers.

A still from a Samsung commercial that poked fun at the iPhone X"s notch.Samsung

But back to the Note 9. Anyone who"s watched Samsung"s releases through the years knew not to expect any big changes. The Galaxy S9 this year was an iterative upgrade, so it"s natural that the Note 9 follows the same path. There will be a new Snapdragon 845 processor, the shifting aperture from the S9 will almost certainly make the jump over, and new tricks with the S-Pen, as teased by Samsung"s recent press invite to the Note 9 launch. I"m certain the Note 9 will be an excellent phone, as is the case with Samsung"s last few releases, it will just feel very familiar.

It appears that Samsung, like Apple did with the iPhone 7, is holding back major design overhauls or innovations for its "tenth edition" phone. The Galaxy S10, set for release in spring of 2019, is rumored to pack five cameras--two front-facing lens, with three cameras on the back like Huawei"s P20 Pro.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Expect the Note 9 to look just like this.Ben Sin

I"d bet good money Samsung will skip the notch there too. For the S10, Samsung will either have to come up with some quirky and ingenious way of dealing with the front-facing camera problem--a pop-up mechanism like the Vivo Nex, perhaps--or stick with a traditional top bezel.

The Galaxy Note 9 is set to be unveiled on August 9 in Brooklyn, New York.

Galaxy Note 9 Leak Shows Samsung Will Never Go With A Notch

A render of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9, according to Android Headline"s sources.Android Headlines

What you see above is a rendering of what the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 will likely look like, according to Android Headlines, citing "reliable sources." This render is in-line with previously leaked images of Note 9 screen protectors that hinted at the phone"s face.

If you"re thinking "That"s it?", know that you"re not alone.

This is arguably the most boring leak in the history of smartphone leaks. The Galaxy Note 9"s face looks identical to the Galaxy Note 8"s face. The only notable thing about it is that, unlike almost all other phonemakers, Samsung will not jump on the notch bandwagon.

That"s to be expected. As I--and many others--have assumed, Samsung is too direct a rival to Apple, and has painted itself too much into a corner with its series of public disses of the notch, to follow down that same route now. If Samsung had gone with a notch, it would (rightfully) be laughed at by everyone from Apple fans to tech writers.

A still from a Samsung commercial that poked fun at the iPhone X"s notch.Samsung

But back to the Note 9. Anyone who"s watched Samsung"s releases through the years knew not to expect any big changes. The Galaxy S9 this year was an iterative upgrade, so it"s natural that the Note 9 follows the same path. There will be a new Snapdragon 845 processor, the shifting aperture from the S9 will almost certainly make the jump over, and new tricks with the S-Pen, as teased by Samsung"s recent press invite to the Note 9 launch. I"m certain the Note 9 will be an excellent phone, as is the case with Samsung"s last few releases, it will just feel very familiar.

It appears that Samsung, like Apple did with the iPhone 7, is holding back major design overhauls or innovations for its "tenth edition" phone. The Galaxy S10, set for release in spring of 2019, is rumored to pack five cameras--two front-facing lens, with three cameras on the back like Huawei"s P20 Pro.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Expect the Note 9 to look just like this.Ben Sin

I"d bet good money Samsung will skip the notch there too. For the S10, Samsung will either have to come up with some quirky and ingenious way of dealing with the front-facing camera problem--a pop-up mechanism like the Vivo Nex, perhaps--or stick with a traditional top bezel.

The Galaxy Note 9 is set to be unveiled on August 9 in Brooklyn, New York.

How To Tell Which Probiotic Is Right For You

Non-Prescription Drug Store, Woman holding Bach flower capsules. (Photo by: BSIP/UIG via Getty Images)

It seems you can’t attend a group dinner or scroll through your Instagram feed without a candid discussion of digestion and probiotics. The reason? Over 60 million American currently suffer from some kind of gut condition, and 3.9 million people are currently using a probiotic, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. That number is likely higher if you count the explosion of probiotic-infused consumer packaged goods products like chips, ice cream and even beer. With the glut of probiotics and probiotic-dosed foods and drink, combined with constant recommendations from non-scientists or doctors, it’s getting harder to navigate the options and find the right solution.

While taking the advice of a friend over dinner might not be dangerous, there are better ways to spend $60 than on a bottle of probiotics that will be neutralized as soon as it hits your stomach acid or is meant to treat an entirely different condition than what you intend. Microbiome researcher Dr. Brian McFarlin of University of Texas who oversees clinical trials of probiotics, shares that the challenges for consumers trying to locate the right probiotic for any particular gut condition is a lack of regulation and published research. Many companies do test them but don’t publish their findings.

“Some of the big companies have funded studies on probiotics they are selling into the market but have not published the findings either to prevent a competitor from seeing what they did and copying the product or because the product has been proven ineffective,” shares Dr. McFarlin. There is no way to know the difference. He points out that it gets even trickier with unregulated labeling, when bottles, “will say ‘university tested and approved’ which can be code for ‘we tested this product but did not find what we wanted to find.’ If they found what they had thought they were going to find, they might be promoting this instead.”

That said, some probiotic companies are getting serious about testing their strains in clinical trials and sharing the findings with the public, despite the lack of FDA regulation or exposing their work to competitors. Dr. McFarlin recently oversaw a clinical trial at University of Texas that examined the efficacy of a new probiotic strain developed in Chicago by Just Thrive on leaky gut. Dr. McFarlin’s group found that the spore-based probiotic they tested was 42% effective in reducing the biomarkers indicative of leaky gut. While not 100% efficacy, this number is a major step forward in treating individual gut conditions with a specific probiotic protocol. The findings from which can be accessed by anyone.

So what should a smart consumer suffering from a gut condition do? First, Dr. McFarlin says, beware. “Because of the dietary supplement act, companies are not required to do any research at all; as long as they aren’t super specific with what they claim, they can do whatever they want.” Instead of taking marketing labels on the backs of bottles, read through original clinical trial write-ups, often found at the US National Library of Medicine or PubMed, to access real data on treatments before plunking down any money. And once you do find something that appears it could work for you, he suggests that you, “Try different things out and see what works.”

Galaxy Note 9 Leak Shows Samsung Will Never Go With A Notch

A render of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9, according to Android Headline"s sources.Android Headlines

What you see above is a rendering of what the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 will likely look like, according to Android Headlines, citing "reliable sources." This render is in-line with previously leaked images of Note 9 screen protectors that hinted at the phone"s face.

If you"re thinking "That"s it?", know that you"re not alone.

This is arguably the most boring leak in the history of smartphone leaks. The Galaxy Note 9"s face looks identical to the Galaxy Note 8"s face. The only notable thing about it is that, unlike almost all other phonemakers, Samsung will not jump on the notch bandwagon.

That"s to be expected. As I--and many others--have assumed, Samsung is too direct a rival to Apple, and has painted itself too much into a corner with its series of public disses of the notch, to follow down that same route now. If Samsung had gone with a notch, it would (rightfully) be laughed at by everyone from Apple fans to tech writers.

A still from a Samsung commercial that poked fun at the iPhone X"s notch.Samsung

But back to the Note 9. Anyone who"s watched Samsung"s releases through the years knew not to expect any big changes. The Galaxy S9 this year was an iterative upgrade, so it"s natural that the Note 9 follows the same path. There will be a new Snapdragon 845 processor, the shifting aperture from the S9 will almost certainly make the jump over, and new tricks with the S-Pen, as teased by Samsung"s recent press invite to the Note 9 launch. I"m certain the Note 9 will be an excellent phone, as is the case with Samsung"s last few releases, it will just feel very familiar.

It appears that Samsung, like Apple did with the iPhone 7, is holding back major design overhauls or innovations for its "tenth edition" phone. The Galaxy S10, set for release in spring of 2019, is rumored to pack five cameras--two front-facing lens, with three cameras on the back like Huawei"s P20 Pro.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Expect the Note 9 to look just like this.Ben Sin

I"d bet good money Samsung will skip the notch there too. For the S10, Samsung will either have to come up with some quirky and ingenious way of dealing with the front-facing camera problem--a pop-up mechanism like the Vivo Nex, perhaps--or stick with a traditional top bezel.

The Galaxy Note 9 is set to be unveiled on August 9 in Brooklyn, New York.

Galaxy Note 9 Leak Shows Samsung Will Never Go With A Notch

A render of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9, according to Android Headline"s sources.Android Headlines

What you see above is a rendering of what the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 will likely look like, according to Android Headlines, citing "reliable sources." This render is in-line with previously leaked images of Note 9 screen protectors that hinted at the phone"s face.

If you"re thinking "That"s it?", know that you"re not alone.

This is arguably the most boring leak in the history of smartphone leaks. The Galaxy Note 9"s face looks identical to the Galaxy Note 8"s face. The only notable thing about it is that, unlike almost all other phonemakers, Samsung will not jump on the notch bandwagon.

That"s to be expected. As I--and many others--have assumed, Samsung is too direct a rival to Apple, and has painted itself too much into a corner with its series of public disses of the notch, to follow down that same route now. If Samsung had gone with a notch, it would (rightfully) be laughed at by everyone from Apple fans to tech writers.

A still from a Samsung commercial that poked fun at the iPhone X"s notch.Samsung

But back to the Note 9. Anyone who"s watched Samsung"s releases through the years knew not to expect any big changes. The Galaxy S9 this year was an iterative upgrade, so it"s natural that the Note 9 follows the same path. There will be a new Snapdragon 845 processor, the shifting aperture from the S9 will almost certainly make the jump over, and new tricks with the S-Pen, as teased by Samsung"s recent press invite to the Note 9 launch. I"m certain the Note 9 will be an excellent phone, as is the case with Samsung"s last few releases, it will just feel very familiar.

It appears that Samsung, like Apple did with the iPhone 7, is holding back major design overhauls or innovations for its "tenth edition" phone. The Galaxy S10, set for release in spring of 2019, is rumored to pack five cameras--two front-facing lens, with three cameras on the back like Huawei"s P20 Pro.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Expect the Note 9 to look just like this.Ben Sin

I"d bet good money Samsung will skip the notch there too. For the S10, Samsung will either have to come up with some quirky and ingenious way of dealing with the front-facing camera problem--a pop-up mechanism like the Vivo Nex, perhaps--or stick with a traditional top bezel.

The Galaxy Note 9 is set to be unveiled on August 9 in Brooklyn, New York.

Galaxy Note 9 Leak Shows Samsung Will Never Go With A Notch

A render of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9, according to Android Headline"s sources.Android Headlines

What you see above is a rendering of what the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 will likely look like, according to Android Headlines, citing "reliable sources." This render is in-line with previously leaked images of Note 9 screen protectors that hinted at the phone"s face.

If you"re thinking "That"s it?", know that you"re not alone.

This is arguably the most boring leak in the history of smartphone leaks. The Galaxy Note 9"s face looks identical to the Galaxy Note 8"s face. The only notable thing about it is that, unlike almost all other phonemakers, Samsung will not jump on the notch bandwagon.

That"s to be expected. As I--and many others--have assumed, Samsung is too direct a rival to Apple, and has painted itself too much into a corner with its series of public disses of the notch, to follow down that same route now. If Samsung had gone with a notch, it would (rightfully) be laughed at by everyone from Apple fans to tech writers.

A still from a Samsung commercial that poked fun at the iPhone X"s notch.Samsung

But back to the Note 9. Anyone who"s watched Samsung"s releases through the years knew not to expect any big changes. The Galaxy S9 this year was an iterative upgrade, so it"s natural that the Note 9 follows the same path. There will be a new Snapdragon 845 processor, the shifting aperture from the S9 will almost certainly make the jump over, and new tricks with the S-Pen, as teased by Samsung"s recent press invite to the Note 9 launch. I"m certain the Note 9 will be an excellent phone, as is the case with Samsung"s last few releases, it will just feel very familiar.

It appears that Samsung, like Apple did with the iPhone 7, is holding back major design overhauls or innovations for its "tenth edition" phone. The Galaxy S10, set for release in spring of 2019, is rumored to pack five cameras--two front-facing lens, with three cameras on the back like Huawei"s P20 Pro.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Expect the Note 9 to look just like this.Ben Sin

I"d bet good money Samsung will skip the notch there too. For the S10, Samsung will either have to come up with some quirky and ingenious way of dealing with the front-facing camera problem--a pop-up mechanism like the Vivo Nex, perhaps--or stick with a traditional top bezel.

The Galaxy Note 9 is set to be unveiled on August 9 in Brooklyn, New York.