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Is Google overselling the Pixel 8’s Video Boost feature?

Google announced the Pixel 8 series yesterday, mere hours after Samsung unveiled its latest Fan Edition lineup. As usual, Google's launch event was focused a lot on the camera and the advancements the Pixel 8 series presents in mobile photography and videography. One new feature is Video Boost, which allows Pixel 8 users to record […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Samsung Flex Note foldable laptop may learn from the Z Fold 5

Samsung's first foldable laptop, likely a long ways away from its market debut, might borrow a design element from the latest Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. A new report says Samsung is considering reusing the waterdrop hinge design for the so-called Flex Note. In theory, using a waterdrop hinge reduces a […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Galaxy SmartTag 2 vs SmartTag: New features galore

More than two years after the release of the original Galaxy SmartTag, Samsung is getting ready to introduce a sequel, predictably named Galaxy SmartTag 2. In essence, the new model fulfills the same purpose as the original, i.e., location tracking through SmartThings, but also brings many more new features and improvements. Here's everything you need […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Galaxy SmartTag 2 fixes major issue that affected original SmartTag

One of the things you don't want to worry about when using a location tracker is battery life. Samsung is showing clear signs that it's aware of this fact, and the company's latest Galaxy SmartTag 2 boasts significant battery life improvements over the original model. Samsung's original Galaxy SmartTag didn't have UWB connectivity and could […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

The Galaxy SmartTag 2 offers better water and dust protection

Samsung took a shot at the location tracker market in 2021 with the release of the Galaxy SmartTag and SmartTag+. The company has now announced a sequel, which Samsung appears to have improved in many areas over the original models. The Galaxy SmartTag 2 has an all-new design and doesn't look as toy-like as the […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Galaxy SmartTag 2 lets others help you find your lost pet

Samsung announced its redesigned Galaxy SmartTag 2 today, and there's more to this gadget than meets the eye. Samsung didn't stop at overhauling the exterior of the SmartTag 2 but also improved the internal hardware and the user experience in a few areas. One addition to the SmartTag 2 is Lost Mode, which can be […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Galaxy SmartTag 2 is official with new features and major redesign

Samsung announced a new range of Fan Edition devices yesterday, but the week is not over yet, and it turns out that the company has one more thing to reveal. Enter the Galaxy SmartTag 2. The company revealed all its latest FE-branded products in one go. However, because the Galaxy SmartTag 2 is not a […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Google one-ups Samsung with 7 years of Android updates

Google announced its latest Pixel 8 smartphone series at today's launch event, and along with its new camera, AI, and data center-driven features revealed today, the company highlighted an updated firmware policy that will either cause big trouble for Samsung or push the Korean tech giant to massively improve its software support policy. During MadeByGoogle, […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Samsung Music Week: How integrated is Music with Spotify?

In 2018, Samsung Music received a new Spotify feature through an app update. At first glance, it seemed like the Music app was getting Spotify integration, but that was not really the case. In reality, claiming that Samsung Music has Spotify integration would be generous. What Samsung Music users got with that old 2018 update […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Samsung announces Swarovski Premium Box for latest Galaxy devices

It's been years since Samsung and Swarovski got together to create fashionable accessories for the Galaxy range of products, but the two companies have partnered again around the latest Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, and Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. Samsung has just announced a Premium Box for these three products in Germany, […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Galaxy Tab S9 FE European prices and release date revealed

Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S9 FE tablet series is about to go live in Europe. The company has just confirmed prices and release date details for the entire range for Germany. Well, except for the base Wi-Fi-only Tab S9 FE model with 128GB of storage, which is probably around €100 cheaper than the 5G variant. […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ vs Tab S9 FE: Same but different

Samsung announced its latest line of Fan Edition products, and this year, the company augmented its FE tablet series with two new models instead of one. The 12.4-inch Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ is the proper follow-up to the Tab S7 FE, but now, there's a smaller 10.9-inch Fan Edition variant in town. Aside from their […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

New S Pen for Galaxy Tab S9 FE brings an unexpected upgrade

The Galaxy Tab S9 FE series brings a handful of expected and unexpected upgrades, most of which Samsung detailed in its press release and formal announcement. However, Samsung didn't push every new change into the spotlight, and some smaller upgrades were left unmentioned, leaving users to discover them on their own, like easter eggs. Allow […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ vs Tab S7 FE: The sequel fans were waiting for?

It's been more than two years since the Galaxy Tab S7 FE went on sale as Samsung's first Fan Edition tablet. Now, a sequel is finally on the way, called the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+. How much have things changed in two years? Let's find out. Samsung's new tablet sports the Exynos 1380 chipset, and […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Galaxy Tab S9 FE vs Tab S6 Lite: Did someone say ‘perfect upgrade’?

Samsung's first Fan Edition tablet was the Galaxy Tab S7 FE. Now, the company has announced two new entries to the FE lineup. The Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ is the direct sequel to the original model, based on size alone, but the series now offers a smaller FE alternative with a 10.9-inch display. It's called […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

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