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    First firmware update rolls out for Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition

    First firmware update rolls out for Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition

    The Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, which few people own because of its limited release, is now getting its first firmware update. We know this because we managed to get not one but two Z Fold Special Edition phones in the office. Here's what we can tell you about this new update. It's not One […]

    • By Mihai Matei
    • 50 mins ago
    Samsung is finally selling the Galaxy A16 LTE in its home market

    Samsung is finally selling the Galaxy A16 LTE in its home market

    With devices like the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition getting an exclusive release in Korea, you would think all new Galaxy devices get released in Samsung's home market first. That couldn't be further from the truth. Some indeed debut in Korea, but others reach different markets first. The Galaxy A16 LTE is one of the […]

    • By Mihai Matei
    • 1 hour ago
    Galaxy Z Fold 6 got you feeling scammed? Here’s some perspective

    Galaxy Z Fold 6 got you feeling scammed? Here’s some perspective

    Samsung may not have anticipated that the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition would become so polarizing, or even if it did, the company felt fine with going ahead with it regardless of what impression that it may leave Galaxy Z Fold 6 owners with. A consensus seems to have developed among many who bought Samsung's […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 2 hours ago
    Here’s how Samsung has reinvented the lock screen with One UI 7.0

    Here’s how Samsung has reinvented the lock screen with One UI 7.0

    Samsung's fine with keeping us guessing about when the One UI 7.0 beta program will begin but that's not stopping leaks from trickling in. We've already seen many leaked screenshots detailing the new user interface changes. Some One UI 7.0 apps are also available for download now. Another leak has now emerged via @tarunvats33 which […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 2 hours ago
    Want an affordable tablet? Samsung’s got a Galaxy Tab S10 FE to sell you

    Want an affordable tablet? Samsung’s got a Galaxy Tab S10 FE to sell you

    We had tablets galore from Samsung last year. It launched the Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9+ and Tab S9 Ultra in August. Merely two months later, it followed that up with “Fan Edition” branded tablets, the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 FE+. That's way too many tablets and Samsung has streamlined the offerings […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 4 hours ago
    Here’s another One UI 7.0 app you can download now

    Here’s another One UI 7.0 app you can download now

    There's been a steady stream of One UI 7.0 leaks over the past few days. The latest leak brought us the updated app icons for several native apps in One UI 7.0 as well as the UI changes within them. It's been great to see the evolution of the design changes in these different leaks, […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 4 hours ago
    Galaxy Watch 4 One UI 6 Watch update has finally been released

    Galaxy Watch 4 One UI 6 Watch update has finally been released

    Samsung announced the rollout of the One UI 6 Watch update on November 19. This marked the end of the beta test that had began a few months earlier, with those owning older models finally being able to get a taste of Samsung's latest iteration of Wear OS 5. The company today started rolling out […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 5 hours ago
    Samsung looks set to revolutionize gaming monitors once again

    Samsung looks set to revolutionize gaming monitors once again

    Samsung Display has incredible achievements under its belt. The company has created exceptional display products across many different categories, including gaming monitors. New reports out of South Korea suggest that the company has developed what would be the its fastest display panel for gaming monitors. A lot of new products in this category tend to […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 6 hours ago
    Why I have beef with Samsung’s hamburger menus

    Why I have beef with Samsung’s hamburger menus

    The hamburger button has been a shortcut to list-type menus in different operating systems and software applications since the '80s (via Wikipedia). Decades later, Android OS adopted the idea of the hamburger menu as a solution to UI design hurdles posed by small screens. And even today, many Android apps, including Samsung first-party apps, use […]

    • By Mihai Matei
    • 7 hours ago
    This Samsung Jet stick vacuum deal is actually awesome

    This Samsung Jet stick vacuum deal is actually awesome

    Samsung offers several Jet Stick cordless vacuum cleaner models, but one that we've had our eyes on for some time is the Jet 75+. It's powerful, has an extra battery, and might be the best vacuum cleaner that can double as a car vacuum. It's also relatively affordable. Speaking of which, Samsung has launched a […]

    • By Mihai Matei
    • 8 hours ago
    Galaxy S22 One UI 7.0 firmware found for one of the seven beta eligible countries

    Galaxy S22 One UI 7.0 firmware found for one of the seven beta eligible countries

    The first Galaxy S22 Ultra One UI 7.0 internal test firmware has appeared on Samsung's servers (via Tarun Vats). Interestingly, the firmware has gone live in Poland. That's one of the seven countries that are included in every One UI beta program. The Galaxy S22 One UI 7.0 beta is still weeks away However, this […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 hours ago
    Screenshots of more One UI 7.0 apps leak, one app even available for download!

    Screenshots of more One UI 7.0 apps leak, one app even available for download!

    More screenshots of Samsung apps from One UI 7.0 have leaked online, courtesy of Gerwin van Giessen on X/Twitter. One of those apps—Samsung Reminder—is even available for download and works fine on existing devices like the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Galaxy Z Fold 6. One UI 7.0 will bring updated user interface to various […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 hours ago
    Quickly create GIFs using the camera on your Galaxy smartphone

    Quickly create GIFs using the camera on your Galaxy smartphone

    Do you like sharing GIFs on social media and messaging apps? Do you also like creating your own GIFs instead of just sharing what’s already available in the apps you use or the keyboard you type on? Galaxy smartphones offer several methods of creating GIF files. One of those involves swiping and holding the shutter […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 12 hours ago
    Galaxy A54 gets November 2024 update in several markets

    Galaxy A54 gets November 2024 update in several markets

    A new software update is rolling out to the Galaxy A54 this week in several markets, including the USA and many countries in Europe. This update brings the November 2024 security patch to the 2023 phone, along with stability and reliability improvements. Galaxy A54 November 2024 update getting wide global rollout The latest security patch […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 14 hours ago
    Fan of Chromebooks? The only AMOLED model is $100 off at Samsung

    Fan of Chromebooks? The only AMOLED model is $100 off at Samsung

    Last month, Samsung announced the lightest and thinnest Chromebook Plus in its class. The Galaxy Chromebook Plus then went on sale for $699, but now, it's getting a Black Friday deal. Samsung is selling the Galaxy Chromebook Plus for $599 after a $100 discount. The device sports a 15.6-inch FHD AMOLED display, an Intel Core […]

    • By Mihai Matei
    • 24 hours ago
    Samsung makes big changes to top leadership in hopes of growth

    Samsung makes big changes to top leadership in hopes of growth

    There was an expectation that Samsung would shake things up significantly in its annual personnel reshuffle that started earlier this time around. The company today announced a major leadership change as it seeks a return to growth, particularly in the lucrative semiconductor segment. The announced changes primarily focus on the semiconductor business. Samsung says that […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 1 day ago
    Samsung drops Galaxy S24 FE prices even lower

    Samsung drops Galaxy S24 FE prices even lower

    A little over a week ago, Samsung launched a campaign to put the Galaxy S24 FE in the hands of more consumers by offering a $150 no-trade-in discount. Samsung now thinks those efforts were not enough and lowered the price barrier even more. The company has just launched a new and improved late Black Friday […]

    • By Mihai Matei
    • 1 day ago
    Galaxy A33 and A34 pick up the elusive November 2024 security update

    Galaxy A33 and A34 pick up the elusive November 2024 security update

    The November 2024 security update for Galaxy devices hasn't had the smoothest rollout. Samsung has been unusually slow with bringing this month's security update to phones both new and old, but it seems the company is finally picking up the pace now that December is almost here. Today, the November update is rolling out to […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 1 day ago
    One UI 6 Watch update reaches millions more Galaxy Watch 6 users

    One UI 6 Watch update reaches millions more Galaxy Watch 6 users

    The Galaxy Watch 6 exited the One UI 6 Watch beta testing period more than a month ago, and now, we're seeing the stable firmware hitting the smartwatch in more markets. Galaxy Watch 6 users in India are now getting the stable One UI 6 Watch update. Availability expands gradually, and Watch 6 users can […]

    • By Mihai Matei
    • 1 day ago
    Checking for updates on your Galaxy phone and getting nothing? You’re not alone

    Checking for updates on your Galaxy phone and getting nothing? You’re not alone

    Have you been wondering why your Galaxy smartphone has not notified you of a new update this month and why there's nothing available even when you check for updates manually? Well, you're not alone. Samsung releases monthly security updates for several Galaxy smartphones, and it rolled out the November 2024 update for some devices at […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 1 day ago