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Samsung TV Plus mobile app gets a new vertical video experience like TikTok
Samsung has announced a new vertical video experience for its mobile TV Plus app in the UK. Similar to TikTok, the feature will allow TV Plus users to scroll through short videos of their favorite content. The company optimized the experience for mobile devices. Samsung says the number of people using the free mobile TV […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 1 year ago
Brazilian BMW drivers can now use Galaxy phones to unlock their cars
Samsung has launched its Digital Car Key feature in Brazil. The service went live earlier this week in partnership with BMW and is compatible with select models from the Bavarian car maker. Using the Digital Car Key element in Samsung Wallet, BMW drivers in Brazil can unlock their vehicles using their smartphones. Samsung explains that […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 1 year ago
Samsung and Apple want to manufacture more devices in India
In recent years, India has become one of Samsung's main manufacturing hubs for smartphones and phone components. Now, Samsung is reportedly preparing to expand its production in India even more, as the country is launching a $2.1 billion plan to incentivize local production of more consumer devices. And according to reports, Apple has similar goals […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 1 year ago
LG Display could finally turn a profit next year thanks to Samsung
In an unexpected turn of events, Samsung Electronics struck a deal with LG Display to buy some of its W-OLED TV panels. Samsung will need a whopping 2 million panels from LG Display in the first year, and then that number is only expected to rise. And as expected, this deal will help both parties. […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 1 year ago
New Samsung Health feature lands on Galaxy Watch 5 LTE through firmware update
The Galaxy Watch 5 series is getting a new firmware update. Or, to be precise, the LTE variants are now getting the same update the Bluetooth-only Watch 5 series received about a month ago. The update carries firmware version R9x5FXXU1AWDA. And the most significant addition mentioned in the changelog is the skin temperature-based cycle tracking […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 1 year ago
Foldable phone shipments dropped again in Q1, but Samsung leads
Foldable phone shipments peaked in Q3 2022 when all OEMs combined posted more than 500% growth and shipment figures of over 6 million. Since then, foldable phone shipments have declined year-on-year for two consecutive quarters. And in Q1 2023, only 2.1 million units were shipped. Samsung maintained the lead above all other foldable phone manufacturers. […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 1 year ago
Samsung may be working on a DeX-ChromeOS hybrid notebook powered by Exynos
Samsung may be developing a new device for its DeX platform. What is it? By the sound of it, it's anybody's guess. But rumors say it's called DeXbook. And if that name sounds familiar, it's because it has now re-emerged after more than three years of silence. At the beginning of 2020, DeXbook was rumored […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 1 year ago
One UI Watch: Lock your Galaxy Watch with a PIN or pattern
Galaxy Watches are not equipped with fingerprint scanners, but did you know you can set up a lock screen PIN or pattern for your Samsung smartwatch? Indeed, you can. But the question is, should you do it? And why would you? The short answer is “better security.” If you enable a lock screen pattern or […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 1 year ago
Time to party! New deal shaves $200 off The Freestyle portable projector
The Freestyle may still be one of Samsung's most unique products. It's a compact, portable projector with built-in smart TV and cloud gaming capabilities, and it can be used indoors as well as outdoors when camping or otherwise. This versatility isn't too expensive, but we wouldn't say that The Freestyle is cheap. It usually sells […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 1 year ago
Galaxy F54 might be the priciest F-branded phone to date
The unannounced Galaxy F54 5G has been the subject of leaks for about a month now, and Samsung may bring this phone to India very soon. Some rumors indicate that Samsung may release this phone by the end of this week. Others say that The F54 will debut before the end of the month. But […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 1 year ago
Google will start hacking away at inactive accounts later this year
Google is taking drastic measures to improve the security of its services, and the company announced a new plan to start deleting inactive accounts later this year. The search engine giant says inactive, forgotten, or unattended accounts are more likely to be compromised. They often rely on old or re-used passwords, they lack two-factor authentication, […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 1 year ago
Japan’s government wants to help Samsung build its chip factory
Samsung could be planning on building a new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Japan. The facility would include Samsung's first chip packaging test line in the country, and a new report says that the Japanese government is willing to offer subsidies worth roughly 15 billion yen ($110 million) to the Korean tech giant, should the latter […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 1 year ago
Samsung engineer caught leaking core semiconductor technologies
While some company leaks appear to be accidental or at least unintentional, others are deliberate. A few weeks ago, following a few ChatGPT-related leaks, Samsung made a new rule to prevent employees from using the generative AI, as sensitive data entered into its database becomes public knowledge. Now, however, the company experienced another technology leak. […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 1 year ago
Samsung’s repair centers treat broken Galaxy phones royally
Samsung's device care network in the USA spans the nation and is made possible with the help of more than 10,000 certified repair technicians. And as more customers care about durability and technical support, a recent study has shown that Samsung 5G phone customers climbed to the highest satisfaction rating thanks to Samsung's superior product […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 1 year ago
Samsung may be taking giant steps toward solid-state battery manufacturing
Samsung's been toying with the idea of manufacturing solid-state batteries for at least a decade now. Progress in this area appears to have been slower than the development of foldable display technologies. But new reports say that Samsung is making advancements in solid-state battery development, and two of its divisions will be responsible for manufacturing […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 1 year ago
