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New WhatsApp creative tools go live for select beta testers
The WhatsApp development team has made a new beta feature available to select users and business customers. It consists of new creative tools for text editing. Originally spotted in a beta build earlier this month, the new text editor is now available for select beta testers through the 2.23.7.17 beta update distributed via the Google […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Samsung is developing MacBook OLED to rival own Galaxy Books
Samsung Display is enabling Galaxy Book series' competitors. The display giant has reportedly started developing OLED panels for future MacBook Air ultrabooks from Apple, while its local rival, LG Display, may be facing manufacturing constraints. LG Display may be stretching its OLED manufacturing capacity to the limit, says Korean news outlet The Elec. LG is […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Samsung Blockchain Keystore gets security and UI enhancements
Samsung Blockchain Keystore is getting a few enhancements through a new update. Samsung is pushing its Keystore app to version 1.3.11.4. The official changelog for Samsung Blockchain Keystore version 1.3.11.4 has two entries as follows: UI improvements Security enhancements The company doesn't go into detail. Security enhancements could mean under-the-hood changes or more specific ones, […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Even more Samsung fans get One UI 5.1 through Tab S7 FE update
Based on a tentative roadmap Samsung shared earlier this year, the One UI 5.1 update for the Galaxy Tab S7 FE is running a bit late. Or “was running late” would be more accurate, as the latest firmware is now finally available for the Galaxy Tab S7 FE in Europe and possibly other markets. We […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Another low-cost Samsung Galaxy tablet got the One UI 5.1 update
Samsung is bringing the One UI 5.1 firmware update to more Galaxy tablets. And now, not to be outdone by the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite (which received the Android 13-based update this week), the Galaxy Tab A8 (2022) is hopping on the bandwagon and is getting massive improvements through Samsung's most recent version of One […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Alleged insider says Samsung is reacting to pressure from Apple
Recent rumors said Samsung Pay might be coming to Galaxy Watches in South Korea, but things didn't look very promising, given that an unnamed Samsung executive responded to the reports with the phrase “nothing has been decided yet.” However, things might indeed change for the better for Galaxy Watch users in Korea, and it all […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Samsung’s latest Galaxy S23 Ultra offer could be the best one yet
Samsung announced a new offer for the Galaxy S23 Ultra in Malaysia. It's pretty bonkers and might never be matched by another. It's a trade-in deal, but it's unlike other trade-in offers we usually see from Samsung. Galaxy S23 Ultra buyers in Malaysia can now trade an older phone upon purchasing the 2023 Ultra variant […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Galaxy S22 will soon get another Galaxy S23 camera feature
Samsung released a Camera Assistant update earlier today, boasting a new Auto lens switching feature for a few older Galaxy phones and an additional camera feature exclusive to the Galaxy S23 series. Fortunately, it might not remain exclusive for long. The feature in question allows Galaxy S23 users to select a “prioritize focus over speed” […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Galaxy A buyers in Mexico get Starter Kit with free goodies and upgrades
The end of March is here, and as promised, Samsung is bringing the Galaxy A34 5G and Galaxy A54 5G to more markets. The company has launched a pre-order campaign in Mexico for the two mid-range phones, and early adopters can benefit from free memory upgrades, protective cases, and wall chargers. The pre-sale period is […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
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[Updated] Samsung keeps ignoring a huge security flaw in millions of Galaxy phones
A massive Mali GPU security flaw that virtually affects millions of Samsung phones running on Exynos chipsets was confirmed last year in November. Since then, this Mali vulnerability became a part of a chain that hackers successfully exploited to lead unsuspecting Samsung Internet users to malicious websites. And although that particular exploit chain was broken, […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Make your Galaxy Watch say whatever you want in any language
Samsung's Galaxy Watch lets you quickly reply to messages using a feature called “Message suggestions.” These suggestions are not available in every language, however, the Galaxy Watch also lets you create any custom responses you want. Message suggestions are available on your Galaxy Watch 5 when your connected phone is set to one of several […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Lenovo leaves behind a market niche Samsung isn’t rushing to fill
It's a sad day for fans of smartphones dedicated to mobile gaming, as one of the very few OEMs that build mobile gaming phones, Lenovo, is leaving this market segment. The Legion gaming business is officially shutting down, leaving behind a slot that Samsung doesn't seem to be in a rush to fill, perhaps for […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
WhatsApp will get a dozen more privacy control options
WhatsApp may eventually allow users to choose from more than a dozen durations for disappearing messages. An updated version of this feature got spotted in the WhatsApp desktop beta client, but more durations are also in development for the mobile app. As of this writing, WhatsApp users can choose from three durations for disappearing messages. […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Another Galaxy Z Fold 5 challenger may soon enter the arena
The foldable phone market appears to be in full swing. Foldable displays were a dream a few years ago, but Samsung opened the floodgates wide, and now, numerous OEMs are getting ready to release new foldable phones this year. Vivo is among them, and its so-called X Fold 2 may be released next month. Vivo […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Apple’s trying to steal K-Pop fans from Samsung
Apple seems to have set its target on South Korea – Samsung's home turf – and after launching its Pay platform in the country, Apple opened a new store and tried to woo K-pop fans with an exclusive audio experience. Samsung's archrival opened its fifth store in the luxurious Gangnam district, and to mark the […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
