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Android 13 update is rolling out for carrier Galaxy A03s in the USA

The carrier version of the Galaxy A03s is now getting the Android 13 firmware update. It was originally released ahead of the original schedule in Europe, but now the Galaxy A03s in the USA is getting the update according to the original roadmap, which hinted at a March 2023 release. The update has firmware version […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung to compete with at least nine other foldable phone brands in 2023

The foldable phone market has come a long way since 2019, and market watchers expect foldable panel and phone shipments to increase in 2023 compared to a year ago. Foldable devices continue to increase in popularity, and we've already seen a few other brands at MWC 2023 preparing to release new foldable phones globally. Seven […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung’s 43-inch Odyssey Neo G7 monitor is available in the USA

Samsung's Odyssey Neo G7 gaming monitor is now available in the USA. In January, the company confirmed that it plans to bring the monitor to select markets before the end of the first quarter, and it is finally hitting the shelves in the United States. The 43-inch Quantum Mini LED monitor has a 4K (3840 […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Huawei lands in hot water after tracking MWC 2023 visitors

Huawei's exhibit at MWC 2023 may have surprised us with its grandiosity, but that doesn't seem to be the only surprise Huawei had in store for its visitors during the Mobile World Congress 2023 event in Barcelona. Reports are now making the rounds about Huawei installing tracking devices in the “Huawei Card” it gave to […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Sony’s sad story shows that some smartphone features are overhyped

Sony's presence in the Android smartphone market continued declining over the years, and now, it is one of the least relevant manufacturers around. It could've been worse had it not been for Sony's reputation in the global consumer electronics market and its expansive retail network. Sony's mobile business could've been another victim of getting bought […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung Health update brings One UI 5.1 support, Cycles integration and more

Samsung Health is now getting a new feature update and full One UI 5.1 support. The company is now rolling out Health version 6.23.3.003, and with it comes the integration of Natural Cycle's algorithm, announced in mid-February. The official changelog for Samsung Health 6.23.3.003 reveals that the function to share food and body composition is […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Galaxy Watch users reveal how their smartwatch came to their rescue

Samsung Galaxy smartwatches have saved a couple of lives. Or, more specifically, the health-related features and sensors did, according to a couple of Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro user testimonials shared with us by Samsung. One Galaxy Watch 5 Pro user shared how the smartwatch's ECG feature led him to visit a […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung leaks Galaxy A54 Smart View Wallet Case ahead of release

Just when we thought we saw everything there was to see about the upcoming Galaxy A54 before its release, Samsung spilled the beans on an official case for the device. The Smart View Wallet Case for the Galaxy A54 5G has now popped up on the official Samsung portal for Macedonia. Although the official case […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Galaxy S23 Ultra S Pen problem crops up, but there may be a way to fix it

Galaxy S23 Ultra users are bringing an S Pen issue to light. The iconic stylus accessory randomly disconnects from the S23 Ultra when it's in use and unholstered from its dedicated slot. Temporary workarounds and one potential long-term solution exist, but if that fails, Samsung may have to address the issue and release a hotfix. […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

OnePlus Pad may spark the rivalry Samsung tablets are missing

Samsung is dominating the Android tablet market, and half the reason is that the company barely has any competition. Android OS was historically bad for the tablet form factor, but things changed, and Samsung's hardware and proprietary One UI were a big part of that. Samsung remains one of the few Android developers invested in […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung Neo QLED (2023) buyers in Europe: An important notice!

Samsung's latest Neo QLED (2023), QD-OLED, and lifestyle TVs got announced in Europe earlier this week. And Samsung had to go through a few hoops and loops to make its latest 8K TVs compliant with the European Union's latest regulations on TV energy efficiency. Samsung's 8K Neo QLED TVs are not among the most energy […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung shipped more foldable phones in 2022 than all other OEMs combined and then some

Samsung has an enormous lead over its rivals in the foldable smartphone market. And last year, the company shipped more foldable devices than all other OEMs combined, reveals a Financial Times report based on Canalys research. The report (via Steven Kiernan / Yongsub Eric Shin) says the foldable smartphone market recorded 14.2 million total shipments […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung Display’s Flex demo at MWC 2023 was mighty impressive

We spent the last few days at MWC 2023 attending Samsung's booth and other exhibitions, and admittedly, we didn't find Samsung's presentations all that impressive. That's the downside of the tech giant hosting dedicated Unpacked launch events for high-end products separate from the industry. Nevertheless, one thing that stood out was the Samsung Display showcase, […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung will soon start a one-month test on the Galaxy Z Fold 5 hinge

Samsung will start performing reliability tests on the Galaxy Z Fold 5 “waterdrop” hinge before the end of the week, as per new industry reports. The testing period will last roughly one month, after which Samsung will likely start manufacturing the necessary hinge components at a larger scale. The new hinge design for the Galaxy […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung’s ridiculous tablet keyboard cover prices are hurting DeX

As much as I enjoy using numerous Samsung hardware and software products, one of the areas I very much dislike about the company's mobile business is how it markets keyboard cover accessories for Galaxy tablets. In short, I think Samsung's tablet keyboard cover accessories are ridiculously pricey. I've complained about this before, but now that […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

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