Mihai Matei

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Samsung enables premium mobile and cloud gaming at TwitchCon 2023

Samsung is once again showing its commitment to the growing gaming scene. The company will be the presenting partner at the upcoming TwitchCon Paris 2023 gaming convention. For the first time, Samsung takes on the role of a TwitchCon partner, and the tech giant has prepared “exceptional gaming experiences” for visitors. TwitchCon Paris 2023 will […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

One UI Watch 5 beta 3 is now live for the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 4

Samsung has just started rolling out the 3rd One UI Watch 5 beta firmware for the Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch 5 lineups. Beta 3 weighs around 426MB, comes with the July security patch, and improves a handful of things for both the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 5. It is confirmed that […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

We’ve launched a new Facebook group for hardcore Samsung fans!

SamMobile launched a new Facebook group dedicated to hardcore Samsung fans. Our group has grown rapidly and welcomed more than 1,000 members in a little over a week. And if you consider yourself a Samsung fan and want to interact with others, we welcome you to join our community and share your passion for Galaxy. […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Samsung may be developing three new smart wearables or accessories

Although smartwatches feel like they've remained the only relevant smart wearables in the mainstream, Samsung still seems to be toying with the idea of developing other types of clever accessories. Or, at the very least, Samsung's occasional trademark applications keep reminding us that the world of smart devices could be more diverse. Samsung kicked off […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

WhatsApp to get a slight UI redesign and let users send HD videos

The latest two beta versions of WhatsApp that rolled out through the Google Play Beta Program over the past few days appear to contain two new exciting changes and additions. They are now getting tested with the help of a small number of beta users. The first big change, spotted in WhatsApp beta version 2.23.14.10, […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

BREAKING: Galaxy Tab S8 series joins One UI 5.1.1 beta program

Galaxy Tab S8 users can now finally look forward to the next big One UI update. As you may have heard, a One UI 5.1.1 beta program just went live for the Galaxy Z Fold 4 in South Korea, but the foldable device is not alone. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 series is also joining a […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

BREAKING: One UI 5.1.1 update beta access live for Galaxy Z Fold 4!

We have some exciting news for Galaxy Z Fold 4 fans! Samsung has just started inviting Galaxy Z Fold 4 users to a new beta test in South Korea. It's not the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update that we're all eagerly waiting for, but it is an update that will likely remain exclusive to […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Samsung says it improved Email user experience with new update

Samsung Email is getting a new update, and for a change, it doesn't seem to be just a routine release. The changelog, vague as it may be, mentions some user experience changes and improvements. The Email app is getting updated to version 6.1.80.16. It's available through the Galaxy Store but doesn't seem to be rolling […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

BOE poked the bear, and Samsung Display is now firing back

The legal disputes between Samsung Display and China's BOE appear to be heating up. A new report from the local media citing industry sources says Samsung Display has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the United States against BOE. Out of the two companies, BOE has been attacking Samsung Display through whatever legal means possible […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Galaxy Buds 2 Pro advanced Ambient Sound update is live in Europe

Last month, Samsung rolled out two firmware updates for the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro in South Korea. One seemed like a routine release, but the other introduced new advanced features for Ambient Sound. Now, those features appear to have gone live in more regions, including Europe. Samsung has just released the R510XXU0AWF4 firmware for the […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Samsung’s almost done remastering Galaxy S22 zoom transitions

A few weeks ago, a Samsung Community moderator confirmed that the development team in charge of the camera experience is working on smoothening camera zoom animations for the Galaxy S22 series. The goal is to elevate the experience on par with the Galaxy S23 series. Today, the same moderator offered an update on the development […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Galaxy Watch 4 Classic price cut in half by this fantastic deal

With the Galaxy Watch 6 series just around the corner, Samsung's older Wear OS smartwatches are getting significant price cuts. It's a great time for bargain hunters who can live without the latest-generation devices and make do with older models. A good case in point is the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, which Amazon is now […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Galaxy Watch update for users with tattooed wrists coming this year

Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 BioActive sensor has advanced to the point where it can accurately and reliably track health data and fitness activities across the board. But virtually all smartwatches, by Samsung or other brands, seemingly have difficulties reading health and fitness data from tattooed wrists. The ink can prevent a Galaxy Watch from figuring […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Samsung Gaming Hub’s new identity hints at VR integration

This weekend, Samsung Gaming Hub turned one year old. And to mark the occasion and Gaming Hub's success, the cloud-based gaming platform gained a new identity. Samsung is rebranding Gaming Hub with a new logo that the company claims “illustrates our promise to democratize gaming for everyone by unlocking access to thousands of games with […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Google Maps bug may have become an official Android Auto feature

Back in February, Google Maps gained a much-welcomed feature that allowed the app to simultaneously be shown in Android Auto dashboards and on connected Samsung and Android smartphones. But you might also remember that this addition was short-lived. It turned out this was an unintended feature or, if you will, a bug. And Google Maps […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

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