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No joke, you can buy a Galaxy Z Fold 6 for $1,099 without trade-in

Samsung has launched one of the best Black Friday deals ever, particularly for the Galaxy Z Fold 6. It's no joke. The foldable flagship phone is $800 off before trade-in! If you go to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 page on Samsung's online shop right now and select the no-trade-in option, you get an instant […]

By Mihai Matei
1 week ago

One UI 7.0 will fix issues with Edge Lighting+ Good Lock app

Good Lock users, specifically those who enjoy using the Edge Lighting+ module, will get some love from Samsung once the One UI 7.0 update rolls out. Yesterday, the Good Lock moderator on Samsung's official Community forums confirmed that the basic Edge Lighting feature and Edge Lighting+ have a compatibility issue that Samsung will address in […]

By Mihai Matei
1 week ago

One UI 7 will not support Edge Panel downloads from Galaxy Store

Judging by what we've seen from leaks and official channels alike, One UI 7.0 will be full of pleasant surprises. Here's one you might not like so much. One UI 7 will not support the Edge Panels Galaxy Store. The company issued a termination notice earlier this week (via @theonecid), informing Galaxy device users that […]

By Mihai Matei
1 week ago

Samsung welcomes you to a ‘sophisticated’ One UI 7 experience

Update: It looks like Samsung made an error and published the One UI 7 page early. It is no longer accessible. The original URL now redirects to Samsung's home page. Original story follows Samsung appears to be almost ready to release One UI 7.0. Hours ago, the company confirmed the update through its Spanish One […]

By Mihai Matei
1 week ago

Black Friday deal on Galaxy Buds 3 Pro looks unbeatable

The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro wireless earbuds just got a new Black Friday deal — one that will likely prove hard to beat anytime soon. Here are all the details. First, Samsung has dropped $60 off the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro earbuds. Then, the company included a freebie. With every Galaxy Buds 3 Pro pair […]

By Mihai Matei
2 weeks ago

November update keeps rolling out to Galaxy Watch 7 and Ultra

A few weeks ago, we had a brief talk about the fact that firmware support for Galaxy Watches looked abysmal. Back then, even the Galaxy Watch 7 series ran on a relatively outdated June 2024 security patch. Thankfully, Samsung's fixing this. For the past few days, the Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra have been […]

By Mihai Matei
2 weeks ago

First firmware update rolls out for Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition

The Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, which few people own because of its limited release, is now getting its first firmware update. We know this because we managed to get not one but two Z Fold Special Edition phones in the office. Here's what we can tell you about this new update. It's not One […]

By Mihai Matei
2 weeks ago

Samsung is finally selling the Galaxy A16 LTE in its home market

With devices like the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition getting an exclusive release in Korea, you would think all new Galaxy devices get released in Samsung's home market first. That couldn't be further from the truth. Some indeed debut in Korea, but others reach different markets first. The Galaxy A16 LTE is one of the […]

By Mihai Matei
2 weeks ago

Why I have beef with Samsung’s hamburger menus

The hamburger button has been a shortcut to list-type menus in different operating systems and software applications since the '80s (via Wikipedia). Decades later, Android OS adopted the idea of the hamburger menu as a solution to UI design hurdles posed by small screens. And even today, many Android apps, including Samsung first-party apps, use […]

By Mihai Matei
2 weeks ago

This Samsung Jet stick vacuum deal is actually awesome

Samsung offers several Jet Stick cordless vacuum cleaner models, but one that we've had our eyes on for some time is the Jet 75+. It's powerful, has an extra battery, and might be the best vacuum cleaner that can double as a car vacuum. It's also relatively affordable. Speaking of which, Samsung has launched a […]

By Mihai Matei
2 weeks ago

Fan of Chromebooks? The only AMOLED model is $100 off at Samsung

Last month, Samsung announced the lightest and thinnest Chromebook Plus in its class. The Galaxy Chromebook Plus then went on sale for $699, but now, it's getting a Black Friday deal. Samsung is selling the Galaxy Chromebook Plus for $599 after a $100 discount. The device sports a 15.6-inch FHD AMOLED display, an Intel Core […]

By Mihai Matei
2 weeks ago

Samsung drops Galaxy S24 FE prices even lower

A little over a week ago, Samsung launched a campaign to put the Galaxy S24 FE in the hands of more consumers by offering a $150 no-trade-in discount. Samsung now thinks those efforts were not enough and lowered the price barrier even more. The company has just launched a new and improved late Black Friday […]

By Mihai Matei
2 weeks ago

One UI 6 Watch update reaches millions more Galaxy Watch 6 users

The Galaxy Watch 6 exited the One UI 6 Watch beta testing period more than a month ago, and now, we're seeing the stable firmware hitting the smartwatch in more markets. Galaxy Watch 6 users in India are now getting the stable One UI 6 Watch update. Availability expands gradually, and Watch 6 users can […]

By Mihai Matei
2 weeks ago

Now you can save $200 on Galaxy Ring with better trade-in deals

When Samsung first started accepting trade-ins for the Galaxy Ring two weeks ago, it offered a flat $100 discount to customers who had smart rings or smartwatches to exchange. Now, for a late Black Friday deal, Samsung has revised its trade-in prices for Galax Ring buyers in a way that helps smartwatch users. Instead of […]

By Mihai Matei
2 weeks ago

Can’t get Daily Board to work on your Samsung TV? Try this

Daily Board is a Samsung smart TV feature that lets you see information at a glance, write quick notes, and control smart devices. It's all done through widgets and might be the most One UI-looking element on Smart TVs since the Tizen 8 update rolled out. But what if you can't get it to work? […]

By Mihai Matei
2 weeks ago

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