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Galaxy Watch 4 update doesn’t play nice with some older watch faces
A few days ago, the Galaxy Watch 4 received what is arguably its most significant software update so far. It added a laundry list of features, including new watch faces, better sleep tracking, and more. However, a Reddit user has discovered (via Android Police) that it breaks an essential feature in the process. The latest […]
- By Anil Ganti
- 3 years ago
Samsung ups Galaxy S22 part production anticipating high demand
With the ongoing component shortage here to stay for a while, it'll be tricky for Samsung to ensure a steady supply of Galaxy S22s. Samsung Electronics' CEO personally inspected the company's manufacturing facilities in Vietnam to make sure that there are enough units in the market. Samsung wants to ensure that there are enough Galaxy […]
- By Anil Ganti
- 3 years ago
Galaxy S22 charging: Which model can best utilize your 45W fast charger?
The Galaxy Note 7 fiasco seems to have left a sour taste in Samsung's mouth even in the current year. On one hand, we have the likes of Nubia who plans to launch a phone that can charge at 165 Watts (yes, you read that right), Samsung is yet to cross the 45W barrier. In […]
- By Anil Ganti
- 3 years ago
Verizon’s Galaxy S22 pre-orders are now live with some exciting offers
At this point, it is safe to say that Galaxy Unpacked started sometime in December 2021, and today's event is just a consolation prize. Nonetheless, the highly-anticipated (and leaked) Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra are finally here. As expected, they don't come cheap, but Verizon wants to sweeten the pot a little […]
- By Anil Ganti
- 3 years ago
Galaxy S22 to be launched in Samsung’s Decentraland metaverse
Now that live events are no longer a thing, at least for the foreseeable future, OEMs have to come up with interesting ways to launch their products. While there's nothing wrong with an old fashioned online launch, Samsung wants to spice up the Galaxy Unpacked experience by unveiling the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 […]
- By Anil Ganti
- 3 years ago
Samsung CEO is in Vietnam to make sure you get your new Galaxy S22
It is common knowledge that Samsung manufactures a good chunk of its smartphones outside of South Korea. Vietnam, in particular, is a manufacturing hotspot. It is where Samsung phones are made, over 60% of its supply to be precise. That figure could get a tad lower in 2022, but for now, most of Samsung's smartphones […]
- By Anil Ganti
- 3 years ago
Galaxy S21 Ultra gets discontinued right before Galaxy S22 Ultra reveal
It is common practice for OEMs to discontinue previous-generation offerings once a new model is about to drop. To that end, the Galaxy S21 Ultra has been out of stock for quite some time on Samsung's regional websites, indicating that Samsung no longer plans to sell any more of those. Samsung USA's website seems to […]
- By Anil Ganti
- 3 years ago
Samsung India has a killer Galaxy Watch 4 deal for Valentine’s Day
Those on the prowl for a Galaxy Watch 4 for their loved ones on Valentine's day will be pleased to know that Samsung India has some exciting offers on the wearable. For a limited time only, one can get two straps (Hybrid Leather band and Extreme Sports band) worth Rs 7,428 ($99) for Rs 999 […]
- By Anil Ganti
- 3 years ago
Samsung Display doubles down on OLED research with Sync-OLED platform
Samsung Display has partnered with KISTI (Korea Institute of Science and Technology) Supercomputing Application Center to develop a new platform called Sync-OLED that it can use to test the characteristics of an OLED panel. The move comes shortly after Samsung Display bolstered its OLED and foldable production anticipating high demand in 2022. Samsung Display's Sync-OLED simulation […]
- By Anil Ganti
- 3 years ago
Google Messages can now properly display iMessage reactions
For the foreseeable future, Android users will forever be the “green bubble people” for people with iPhones. A full iMessage port for Android remains a distant dream, but it is now possible to react to individual iMessage texts, as prophesized by an earlier report. 9to5Google has now confirmed that message reactions sent by an Android user […]
- By Anil Ganti
- 3 years ago
Telegram 8.5 update makes creating stickers a whole lot easier
The Telegram 8.4 update bought a highly-anticipated feature to the messaging platform i.e the ability to react to individual messages. Its successor, Telegram 8.5, improves upon the feature and adds a few other goodies along the way. The Telegram 8.5 update is rolling out to Android worldwide and should be available on the Play Store […]
- By Anil Ganti
- 3 years ago
Oppo’s upcoming clamshell foldable could serve as a low-cost Galaxy Z Flip 4 alternative
Several companies have tried to tear a page out of Samsung's book after the resounding success of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. Although the foldable form factor still caters to a niche audience, it is slowly gaining mainstream acceptance. Oppo tried its hand at making one with the Oppo Find […]
- By Anil Ganti
- 3 years ago
Samsung loses even more ground to Xiaomi in the Indian smartphone market
On a global scale, Samsung sold more smartphones than all of its competition, including Apple and Xiaomi. However, the story is quite different in the world's second-largest smartphone market: India, where Xiaomi continues to reign supreme. The situation was no different in Q4, 2021, according to data obtained by market research firm Counterpoints. Realme closes […]
- By Anil Ganti
- 3 years ago
Samsung continued to trail behind Apple in tablet market in 2021
At this point, Apple has established itself as the king of the tablet market thanks to the lack of competition from Android. Despite the widespread availability of low-cost tablets like the Galaxy Tab A8, people still gravitate towards iPads. Data obtained by market research firm IDC confirms Apple's hegemony over the competition. Apple shipped more […]
- By Anil Ganti
- 3 years ago
Exynos 2200 added to Netflix’s list of compatible chipsets
Netflix's long-standing relationship with Widevine DRM makes it so that only a few “certified” smartphones can stream content on the platform at high definition (720p and above). Most high-end chipsets play nice with Widevine L3 and the Exynos 2200 is no different. Exynos 2200 powered smartphones will be able to stream Netflix in HD Android […]
- By Anil Ganti
- 3 years ago
