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Samsung is now trying to replace Messages on older Galaxy phones

New Galaxy phones in the USA no longer ship with the Samsung Messaging app pre-installed. All new Galaxy phones sold Stateside favor Google Messages over the 1st-party Samsung app. We've known this for a couple of months. However, it now looks like the Korean tech giant's efforts to replace its messaging app with Google's are […]

By Mihai Matei
2 months ago

I’ve never seen a thirstier OEM than Honor, the creator of cringe hinge

As you may have heard, Chinese phone manufacturer Honor will release its Magic V3 foldable phone globally later this week. If you haven't heard, well, I guess I'm throwing some free advertisement Honor's way. You're welcome. But why would I assume that most of you may have already heard about the release plans of a […]

By Mihai Matei
2 months ago

The most affordable 98-inch Samsung TV is now $1,000 cheaper

Buying a big smart TV can cost you a small fortune, but thankfully, Samsung offers 98-inch and larger TVs at various price points based on the screen technologies they use. And if your biggest priority is a large screen, the most affordable option is the 98-inch Crystal UHD TV. The 98-inch Crystal UHD (DU9000) usually […]

By Mihai Matei
2 months ago

Save up to $700 on the 2024 Frame QLED TV on Labor Day

One of Samsung's best Labor Day deals will make many prospective TV buyers happy, especially if they're searching for something a little more premium and of the ordinary. Samsung is celebrating Labor Day by cutting up to $700 off its 2024 The Frame TV model. Samsung's 2024 The Frame is available in six sizes, including […]

By Mihai Matei
2 months ago

Get rid of pesky media controls on your Galaxy Watch face

One of the cool things about the Samsung Galaxy Watch is that it has an almost symbiotic relationship with your Galaxy phone or tablet and automatically detects whenever you're playing media on your mobile device. When it does, the Galaxy Watch offers quick media control shortcuts on your wrist, including skip track, previous track, play/pause, […]

By Mihai Matei
2 months ago

Samsung wants to prevent leaks using facial recognition

Several Samsung branches are reportedly attempting to prevent trade secret leaks by implementing a new facial recognition technology. The latter will require employees working remotely to have their faces scanned from six angles before gaining access to Samsung's systems. According to reports from the Korean media, Samsung Display will test this new authentication system with […]

By Mihai Matei
2 months ago

Mysterious Samsung Circular Loop brand shows up in several regions

Trademark applications frequently offer hints about Samsung's future plans, and recently, the company applied to trademark the term “Samsung Circular Loop” in several major markets. The trademark application pertaining to “Samsung Circular Loop” popped up online a few days ago across patent and intellectual property agencies in a handful of countries, at IP Australia, EUIPO […]

By Mihai Matei
2 months ago

Save $120 with these Galaxy Z Flip 6 colors

Samsung offers two ways to save money when you buy the Galaxy Z Flip 6 for Labor Day. One is through the company's usual trade-in program, which can save you up to $650. But the other lets you save $120 on a memory upgrade. For Labor Day, you can buy the Galaxy Z Flip 6 […]

By Mihai Matei
2 months ago

I’m disappointed Samsung doesn’t see double-wristing as an option

Many times before, we have talked about one of the downsides of wearing a smartwatch from the perspective of a classic watch enthusiast. Namely, you have to pick one or the other. Or do you? Well, kind of, yes. It's ingrained in our minds and cultures that wearing more than one classic timepiece at a […]

By Mihai Matei
3 months ago

Upgrade to the new Galaxy A35 for only $199 for Labor Day

The Galaxy A35 is one of Samsung's best value-for-money phones of 2024, and in the USA, it also happens to be the best A-series phone you can buy this year. Usually, it costs $399, but Samsung made it possible for long-time Galaxy A users to upgrade to the new phone and save $200. Samsung's enhanced […]

By Mihai Matei
3 months ago

Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition to reinvent the S Pen without digitizer

Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition leaks and rumors are now in full swing. The latest report emerged a few hours ago, and excitingly enough, it relates to the upcoming foldable device and S Pen support. Previously, you may have heard that the Special Edition foldable phone will skip the S Pen to save production costs. […]

By Mihai Matei
3 months ago

Samsung, let me have TV Ambient Scenes based on watch faces

All the excitement growing around Samsung's Galaxy Watch lineup lately made me want to wear my Galaxy Watch 5 again. Not around the clock, as the smartwatch gets in the way of my typing on the laptop, but whenever I have the chance. After reuniting with my Galaxy Watch 5, I remembered that I do […]

By Mihai Matei
3 months ago

Samsung won over LATAM region in Q2 thanks to these phones

Samsung topped the smartphone popularity charts in the LATAM (Latin American) region in the second quarter of 2024, but no thanks to the Galaxy S24 series or the pinnacle of the Galaxy A range. Industry watchers at Counterpoint Research revealed that two of Samsung's most budget-oriented phones led the LATAM region in Q2. They were the […]

By Mihai Matei
3 months ago

Your Galaxy Watch can look different based on what you’re doing

Samsung's latest Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra have attracted a lot of new users who may have never owned a smartwatch before or have been using older models for a long time. Either way, they've embarked on a new journey of discovering what these latest smartwatches are all about. Today, we want to […]

By Mihai Matei
3 months ago

Samsung cuts up to $5,000 off Neo QLED TVs with Labor Day deal

Labor Day is coming, and Samsung has prepared a fantastic deal for prospective TV buyers. One of the company's latest 4K Neo QLED TV lineups, released in 2024, is now available at discounts between $400 and $5,000, depending on size. The Neo QLED QN90D comes in seven sizes, ranging from 43 inches to the impressive […]

By Mihai Matei
3 months ago

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