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One UI: I much prefer default icon colors to palette-matching ones
The most recent versions of One UI allow users to color-match their app icons to the UI palette. The way it works is self-explanatory. When enabled, this feature generates a more color-consistent UI across the board. At least, in theory. It's a nice feature to have in One UI, and since many users asked for […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020) gets Android 13 One UI 5.0 update
It's been over a month since the 2022 Galaxy Tab S6 Lite refresh received Android 13, and the original model is now catching up. The Android 13 One UI 5.0 update is now available for the 2020 Galaxy Tab S6 Lite LTE. As of now, availability appears to be limited to the LTE model (SM-P615), […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
SmartThings Galaxy Watch update brings new smart home controls
As revealed at CES 2023, Samsung is committed to improving its device ecosystem and connectivity between different devices through the SmartThings platform. As part of its new strategy, Samsung is now rolling out a massive update for SmartThings on the Galaxy Watch series of smartwatches. The update brings more convenient control to connected devices from […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
New leak lends more credibility to Galaxy S23 price hike for Korea
More pricing details for the upcoming Galaxy S23 series have emerged, this time for Samsung's home market, South Korea. And it's a bit of mixed news. The leak suggests that the Galaxy S23 series won't get as big of a price hike as the previous rumors suggested, but it will be slightly more expensive than […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
200MP photo captured with Galaxy S23 Ultra could blow your mind
The Galaxy S23 Ultra will feature a new ISOCELL HP2 camera sensor, and for the first time, the S-series flagship will jump to a resolution of 200 megapixels. Samsung appears to have engaged in the megapixel battle once again, but it's not just for the sake of numbers. The Galaxy S23 Ultra will supposedly be […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
One UI feature focus: Samsung DeX keyboard shortcuts
Samsung DeX doesn't need an introduction, but some hidden features may deserve a more thorough explanation. For example, even though you could argue that DeX isn't meant for power users, the desktop environment for mobile has a few advanced features you might not expect. Did you know that DeX implements window snapping better than even […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Samsung’s World Expo 2030 ad in Switzerland targets 2,700 leaders and top officials
Samsung's efforts to bring World Expo 2030 to Busan, South Korea, have not ended. And in its latest bid to host the upcoming Expo, the company installed a large digital outdoor advertisement in Davos, Switzerland, right around the celebration of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, held between January 16 and the 20th […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A24 benchmark hints at MediaTek Helio G99 SoC
The Galaxy A24 LTE has just popped up in an online benchmark. The latter reveals a few characteristics, such as the amount of RAM, the OS choice, and a few details on the SoC. And it looks like the Galaxy A24 LTE might feature a MediaTek chipset. The recent Geekbench entry for the Galaxy A24 […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Samsung x Ledger bundle announced, may include the Galaxy S23
Samsung Germany and crypto hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger have announced a new partnership with a shared goal: to enable easy and safe buying, selling, and trading on Web3. The two companies have announced the Web3 Starter Bundle, which will go live through Amazon and includes next-generation Samsung Galaxy devices and Ledger hardware wallets. Web3 might […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Unlocked Galaxy A42 5G gets Android 13 and One UI 5.0 in the USA
Last week, Samsung rolled out the Android 13 update for the carrier version of the Galaxy A42 5G in the USA. Now, the company has turned its attention toward the unlocked Galaxy A42 5G model, and as you may have guessed, the device is now getting updated with One UI 5.0. Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426U1) […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Galaxy Z Fold 5 prototype with teardrop hinge spotted at CES 2023
Samsung is reportedly planning to adopt a teardrop/waterdrop hinge design for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5. A prototype Samsung foldable phone featuring this new hinge design was apparently spotted at CES 2023, and a side-by-side photo featuring it and the Galaxy Z Fold 4 has now surfaced online. The photo shows the lower profiles […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Picking the right foldable hinge isn’t easy for Samsung
The foldable smartphone market is growing steadily, and market research firm TrendForce estimates that OEMs will ship a combined 18.5 million foldable phones this year, up from 12.8 million in 2022. Samsung has an 82% market share and will maintain the lead in 2023. The company will also continue to dictate the tone of foldable […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Samsung launches massive price cuts through The Grand Republic Sale in India
Samsung has launched The Grand Republic Sale in India, bringing offers and cashback on numerous products across different categories, including mobile devices, accessories, TVs, and home appliances. The mega sale is now live and ends on January 21. Prospective buyers can now save up to 61% on select smartphone models. The list includes the Galaxy […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
You can save nearly 30% on the 2TB Samsung 980 Pro SSD
Samsung released the 990 Pro SSD late last year, and its release appears to have made room for some heavy discounts on the predecessor model. If you're not necessarily planning on buying the latest and greatest Samsung M.2 SSD, you can now save a pretty penny on the previous model, i.e., the 980 Pro. The […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Don’t sleep on these rumored Galaxy S23 connectivity upgrades
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S23 series will get a handful of upgrades across the board, and one of the areas that will improve this year is connectivity. According to a new rumor, the Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy 23 Ultra will get Wi-Fi 7 support, while the base model will finally adopt UWB (Ultra-Wide Band). Although […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
