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Samsung’s next-gen foldables will lose to Vivo in one aspect

Competition against Samsung's foldable phones is ramping up. More smartphone makers either plan to release foldable sequels or join the foldable market for the first time this year. And because of this mounting competition, Samsung will no longer be “the first” in some aspects. Vivo is working on a new foldable phone called the X […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung may manufacture its next-gen foldable phones in India

With U.S. export restrictions on China mounting up, Samsung Electronics is turning its attention to India as a potential manufacturing hub for various products, from semiconductors to phones. The company has already manufactured numerous low-cost and mid-range phones in India. But the Korean tech giant may increase its reliance on its infrastructure across the Indian […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Keep proof of trade-in phone’s condition or Samsung may charge you

Trading an older phone for a massive discount on a new Galaxy device is how many Samsung customers upgrade their smartphones regularly without burning a hole in their pockets. Or at least, that is true in markets where Samsung offers decent trade-in values. But there are a few stories about Samsung's trade-in process not going […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

One UI 5.1 feature focus: Multiple timers in Clock app

One of the many quality-of-life improvements Samsung added to One UI with the 5.1 update is an upgraded timer for the Clock app. Of course, timers need little or no introduction, but One UI 5.1 elevated this feature to a new level. One UI 5.1 users can now set multiple timers that run simultaneously. And […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Some of the Galaxy S23’s robust features were developed in India

The Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra are some of the most refined smartphones on the market and the result of a lot of research and development across different aspects of technology, from chemistry to semiconductors and recycling. Samsung R&D Institute Noida (SRI-N) contributed to the development of the Galaxy S23 series in a few […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Leakers ruin Samsung’s next big mid-range phone release once again

Samsung may have a hard time impressing prospective mid-range buyers with its upcoming Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 unveilings. Once again, official renders of these two highly anticipated Galaxy A devices have leaked, revealing more color options and leaving little to the imagination. If you've followed the Galaxy A54 and A34 leaks so far, it […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung is testing the next big One UI update for foldables

Samsung is in the midst of bringing One UI 5.1 to more Galaxy devices. But even though the company has already exceeded expectations and is rolling out new firmware updates faster than ever, Samsung seems to have even more surprises in store for customers. Namely, fresh evidence indicates that the company has already started developing […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung celebrates the reopening of iconic 837 space in NYC

Samsung has re-opened its iconic Samsung 837 store in New York City's Meatpacking District and is welcoming fans and visitors to a “transformed retail experience space” designed to showcase the capabilities of its latest mobile devices and smart home products. Samsung 837 visitors can see how the company's products connect seamlessly throughout the home. The […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung’s 2023 Neo QLED TVs are now available in the USA

Samsung's latest Neo QLED TVs unveiled at CES 2023 in Las Vegas at the beginning of the year are now available in the USA. Samsung, the No. 1 global TV brand for 17 years running, is launching its latest Neo QLED TVs in 4K and 8K flavors in various sizes, ranging from 43 to 85 […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 get One UI 5.1 update in more markets

One UI 5.1 is coming to the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 in more countries. While the initial rollout began about a week ago and was limited to a few markets, Samsung continued to expand availability. One UI 5.1 is now rolling out for the 2021 foldable phones in additional regions. […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

First Galaxy S23 firmware update now available in more markets

Samsung announced the Galaxy S23 series on February 1. The pre-order period is now over, and the company even rolled out the first firmware update for its new flagship series yesterday. The firmware debuted in Europe, but now it is expanding into more regions. Samsung's first update for the Galaxy S23 series is now available […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung still believes in foldable displays for all sorts of devices

Samsung aims to democratize foldable phones and spread their popularity worldwide through the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip lineups. However, the company also has a similar vision concerning foldable displays for other device categories. Samsung Display wants foldable technology to eventually be used by different devices across the technological landscape, including tablets, laptops, and […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Galaxy S23 Ultra display ‘defect’ is just a nothingburger

A few Galaxy S23 Ultra users have shared photos and video recordings of what appears to be a minuscule screen defect, wherein the screen seems to be bubbling up near one of its corners. One Galaxy S23 Ultra buyer took to Reddit to explain the situation, others took to Twitter. But it turns out this […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung can’t change the S series design much, and that’s good

By releasing the Galaxy S23 lineup, Samsung may have pushed itself into a corner. The new flagship series has a minimalist design and seems to leave little room for improvement. This makes next year's Galaxy S24 series that much more of a mystery and difficult to predict. Or maybe it doesn't. Where will Samsung take […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Next-gen Samsung foldable phones may feature BOE displays

Samsung Electronics may be planning to add one of the rivals of the Display division to its supply chain for high-end Galaxy smartphone models. The mobile division is reportedly discussing a possible collaboration with China's BOE on high-end displays — foldable panels included Although BOE previously supplied Samsung Electronics with rigid displays for mid-range phones […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

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