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Surprisingly, the Galaxy A04s just got another firmware update

It hasn't been long since the Galaxy A04s got the May 2023 security update. We reported on the news on June 1st, but lo and behold, the low-cost phone is now getting another firmware update. It includes the newer June 2023 security patch, and it once again shows that Samsung's monthly, quarterly, and biannual security […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Best-selling Galaxy A13 is getting the June 2023 update in the USA

One of Samsung's best-selling phones across the North American continent is getting new firmware. Which phone, and which firmware version? Well, in case you guessed that the Galaxy A13 is now receiving the June 2023 update, you are spot on. More specifically, the carrier version of the Galaxy A13 featuring model number SM-A135U is now […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Galaxy S23 users may have to wait a little more for their camera fix

The Galaxy S23 is as close to a perfect Android flagship series as you can get in 2023, but one issue still lingers. The HDR bug and other minor camera problems that can crop up in specific lighting conditions haven't been addressed. And although Samsung was aiming for a June fix, the company may have […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Galaxy S22 update will smooth out camera zoom animations

Samsung is preparing a new update for the Galaxy S22 series, or at the very least, the Galaxy S22 Ultra model. The update will smooth out the camera's zoom animations and somewhat elevate the user experience to the level of the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The upcoming Galaxy S22 update was confirmed by the Samsung Community […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Galaxy users can finally share their Samsung Wonderland creations

Samsung Wonderland, the Good Lock app we dubbed “the best holiday wallpaper generator“ last December, is now joining Galaxy to Share and is gaining a new feature that allows users to share their custom wallpapers. The changelog for the latest update to version 1.2.29 mentions one and only one change, but it is a big […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Pixel Watch might finally borrow a key health feature from the Galaxy Watch

Google's first smartwatch, the Pixel Watch, might finally catch up with Samsung's smartwatches and could soon start offering overnight SpO2 monitoring. This feature has been available for Samsung's smartwatches beginning with the Galaxy Watch 3 (through an update). It is a part of the user experience for Samsung's Wear OS wearables, including the Galaxy Watch […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Galaxy Z Fold 5 display crease could be even less of a non-issue

We might be a little over a month from the next Unpacked event, where Samsung will reveal the next-gen Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5. While the latter model is said to bring more striking design changes thanks to a larger folder-shaped cover screen, the book-like foldable might have a much tamer approach […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Galaxy M12 is finally getting One UI 5.1 and a new security patch

Samsung has released a new security patch, and as usual, it's steadily spreading across more Galaxy phones. The Galaxy M12 is now getting the June 2023 security patch, but it's also receiving much more than just improved security through the latest firmware. As you may have guessed, Samsung has just begun the One UI 5.1 […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Galaxy S23 FE is bound to get a higher repairability score thanks to its battery

Samsung's next Fan Edition smartphone appears to be closing in on its market debut, even though you probably shouldn't make plans for an imminent release. The battery that Samsung will use for the upcoming Galaxy S23 FE was recently certified by Safety Korea. The certificate reveals the manufacturer and one key design detail. And, of […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Finally! One UI Watch 5 lets you transfer phones without factory resetting

Although slightly delayed, the One UI Watch 5 beta update based on Wear OS 4 is now out, and it's already changing how users interact with their Galaxy smartwatches. New fitness tracking and sleep features are getting tested, and so is one of the biggest under-the-hood changes in Wear OS 4. Specifically, Wear OS 4 […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Samsung, LG, SK might propel Hyundai to the top of the global EV market

Samsung is reportedly strengthening its position in the EV (electric vehicle) market with the help of a few other South Korean tech giants. According to a new report from local news outlets citing unnamed industry officials, Samsung, SK, LG, and Hyundai Motor Group are joining forces to create a new alliance. Through this coalition, electric […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Samsung is building a generative AI, and you won’t be able to use it

A new report citing anonymous sources says Samsung's Kye Hyun Kyung confirmed on Friday that the company is indeed developing a service based on advanced artificial intelligence, similar to ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Bing Chat. However, you won't be able to use this service unless you are a Samsung employee, and even then, it won't […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Apple may have forced Samsung to redesign its Galaxy XR headset

Last week, Apple unveiled its highly anticipated Vision Pro augmented reality headset. It's an impressive piece of technology that has the potential of kickstarting a whole new premium market segment, and rumors have it that Apple's reveal may have forced Samsung to go back to the drawing board and redesign certain aspects of its own […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

Samsung Wear OS 4, One UI Watch 5 firmware update tracker

While Samsung is working on the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update for smartphones and tablets, the company is also developing a new firmware update for its Galaxy Watch smartwatches. Google will release Wear OS 4 in the second half of 2023, and Samsung will roll out this update with a new version of One […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

How soon can you expect Android 14 for your Galaxy device?

Google is about to formally unwrap its next big Android OS update. Tomorrow, at Google I/O, the company will unveil Android 14. And as Samsung fans already know, the Korean tech giant will use Android 14 as the foundation for its upcoming One UI 6.0 update. Google has already launched a beta program for Android […]

By Mihai Matei
1 year ago

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