Mihai Matei

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More Galaxy S23 protective case renders leak ahead of Unpacked

More Galaxy S23-series official case colors and designs have shown up online through leaked renders. They reveal clear cases, colored silicone cases, and S-View Flip Covers for both the rounder Galaxy S23/S23+ and the boxier Galaxy S23 Ultra. The renders below also reveal screen protectors for the Galaxy S23 series, and they offer a closer […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

2022 was the worst year for smartphone shipments globally

The smartphone market suffered its largest-ever shipment decline in 2022, with all the major OEMs posting negative growth year-on-year compared to 2021. Thankfully for Samsung, the company maintained the lead in the declining smartphone market and kept the largest share. According to market research firm IDC, Samsung shipped 260.9 million smartphones in 2022 and held […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung accidentally reveals the price of its new 77-inch QD-OLED TV

Samsung announced new QD-OLED TVs, including the S95C and S90C models, at CES 2023, but the company didn't say anything about an exact release date and pricing. Fast forward a few weeks later, and the first pricing details for the 77-inch S95C have emerged from Samsung's website in the USA. This early reveal appears to […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Galaxy A54 5G will bring back Wi-Fi 6, FCC documents confirm

The Galaxy A54 5G might be Samsung's best mid-range phone in the series for 2023. Rumors say there may not be a Galaxy A74 in the works for this year. And sure enough, we haven't heard anything on this front lately. But the Galaxy A54 5G is as real as an unannounced phone can be, […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung to focus on Galaxy A and 5G in India but 4G is here to stay

Samsung led the 5G smartphone market in India last year, and the company recently said it wants to “democratize 5G in India” in 2023. It wishes to make 5G smartphones available to everyone, but even so, Samsung won't stop offering 4G smartphones in the budget segment. The company's Head of Product & Marketing in India, […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Galaxy Book 3 competitor created by LG has OLED from Samsung

Samsung isn't the only Korean manufacturer to have developed new ultrabooks for 2023. Its once closest smartphone rival, LG, unveiled a new series of laptops at CES 2023 under the “LG Gram” moniker, which includes the LG Gram Ultraslim and LG Gram Style. And according to a new report, the series is powered by Samsung […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

You could soon use Google News’ Material You design on your Galaxy tablet

Last year, Google promised to bring a better design language to its apps to take advantage of bigger screens on foldable phones and tablets. And the company has delivered on its promise with many apps, including Google Photos, Google Keep, Google Play Store, and Google TV, getting better layouts. Now, it looks like a similar […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Galaxy S23 series won’t bring back old and beloved audio feature

Although Samsung removed the 3.5mm headphone port from its high-end phones a few good years ago, this standard has remained in use for some of the company's low-cost Galaxy models. So, if you've been using a Samsung flagship phone released in mid-2019 or later, you probably already understand that the upcoming Galaxy S23 series will […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Daily Deal: Save big on The Frame TV in time for the Super Bowl

Football fans looking to buy a new TV before the Super Bowl can save a few hundred bucks on the Samsung The Frame lifestyle TV (2022) at Amazon, as long as they pick a 65-inch or larger variant. Thanks to this new Amazon deal, you can buy the 65-inch The Frame for $1,697 instead of […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Galaxy S23 Clear Gadget Case could have never-before-seen features

Samsung may have developed a new and unique protective case for the upcoming Galaxy S23 flagship phones. Rumors say the new case is called the “Clear Gadget Case” or “Standing Case with Ring Grip Universal.” And the first photos possibly depicting this new case design have now surfaced, revealing some interesting tidbits and possible NFC […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Leak reveals Galaxy Book 3 Pro specs wrapped in an ultralight body

Samsung is readying a new laptop series for release under the “Galaxy Book 3” moniker. The company plans to unveil the lineup at Unpacked on February 1, and leaks have started pouring in. Specifications for the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra emerged earlier today, and now they're followed by leaked Galaxy Book 3 Pro specs. According […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Galaxy S20 FE US fans finally get what they’ve been waiting for

The factory-unlocked Galaxy S20 FE 5G is finally getting the Android 13 update in the USA. Carrier models got the update at the end of last year, and the unlocked variant is now following suit. Android 13 and One UI 5.0 are now available for the S20 FE 5G variant that carries the SM-G781U1 model […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Galaxy S23 Ultra cameras could be even better by launch time!

Over the past few weeks, we've seen numerous bits of early evidence showing that the Galaxy S23 Ultra has a bonkers camera system. Leaked sample photos have shown the camera's prowess in different areas, including zoom processing, low-light photography, and overall details. The Galaxy S23 Ultra camera system is looking pretty good, but it might […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Samsung SmartThings Station to go on sale in Korea tomorrow with gifts in tow

Samsung will reportedly release the SmartThings Station tomorrow, January 25. The device will debut in South Korea through Samsung's online store and at the Digital Plaza, and the company has prepared a gift for early adopters. Domestic news outlets say that customers who purchase the SmartThings Station before February 28 via Samsung's online store in […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

Galaxy M51 gets improved security with new January 2023 update

The January 2023 security patch is now available for dozens of Galaxy smartphones, and now, we can cross the Galaxy M51 off the waiting list. Samsung is rolling out a new firmware update for the Galaxy M51 in a handful of markets, and as you've guessed, it brings the January 2023 security patch. The new […]

By Mihai Matei
2 years ago

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