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Galaxy A71 starts receiving April 2021 security update
The Galaxy A71 just became part of the April 2021 security update rollout. Select variants of the device started receiving the new patch mere hours ago. We tracked down its first iteration – build version A715FZHU4BUC1 – all the way to Hong Kong. And while it hasn't yet expanded to additional countries, expect that to happen any day now. […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
Samsung approves over $40 million worth of R&D projects
Samsung greenlit another series of research and development projects, valued at over 46 billion won, which amounts to some $41 million USD, going by today's exchange rate. The move spans 27 individual initiatives from three South Korean universities covering IT, basic science, and materials engineering. Naturally, artificial intelligence projects are part of the effort, as […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
Galaxy Note 10 Lite getting April 2021 security patch
Select Galaxy Note 10 Lite units are now receiving a new software update from Samsung; one raising the security patch level to April 1st, 2021. Identified by version number N770FXXU7EUC6, this over-the-air package is now making its way to compatible devices in France. The rollout has yet to expand to any other country. The wait shouldn't […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
Samsung has finalized the Galaxy Z Flip 2 battery supplier
The Galaxy Z Flip 2 will use an in-house battery, according to a newly emerged report out of the Far East. “In-house” in the sense that the supply contract has been awarded to Samsung Electronics sister company Samsung SDI. The smartphone will be equipped with a dual-battery system identical to the one found inside the […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
Samsung doubles down on solar in pursuit of eco-friendly tech
Samsung is doubling down on solar energy as it continues to embrace eco-friendly technologies across the board. One of its most recent pushes toward more sustainable practices involved integrating solar panels at its semiconductor factories in South Korea. The initiative encompassed all chipmaking facilities Samsung currently operates in its home country: those in Pyeongtaek, Asan, Yongin, […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
Samsung’s raise offer rejected, unions want more guarantees
The biggest raises in over a decade weren't enough to convince major unions to get on board with Samsung's employee compensation packages for the newly started fiscal year. At least as far as its own backyard is concerned. According to new reports out of the Far East, representatives of some 3,000 employees rejected last week's […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
First Samsung Quantum Dot TV prototype coming this spring
The first-ever Quantum Dot TV prototype from Samsung Display will be delivered to Samsung Electronics in late spring, according to a new report from the Far East. Dubbed QD-OLED, the technology has yet to be implemented into a consumer-level device. That state of affairs does not necessarily stem from any technical limitations, either. Instead, Samsung […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
April 2021 Android security update joins the Galaxy Fold
The April 2021 Android security update is being inducted into the Galaxy Fold as of yesterday. Samsung's latest patch for its seminal flexible-display device was first sighted in France, identified by version number F900FXXU4EUCF. Based on the said package name, some additional performance improvements, bug fixes, or both are part of the latest OTA download, as […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
April 2021 security update rollout reaches Galaxy Tab S6
The April 2021 security update started rolling out to Samsung devices over the last 24 hours, with the Galaxy Tab S6 being the latest to join the fold. The newest over-the-air package targeting the 2019 slate has been designated as the release version T865XXU4CUC1. Its staged deployment began yesterday in Germany and more countries are […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
Samsung starts another youth offensive with the Galaxy A32, A52 5G
Samsung appears to have finally taken a step back in its incessant pursuit of Fortnite as means of attracting new lifelong customers. The company's renewed strategy, epitomized in the newly launched Galaxy A32 5G and Galaxy A52 5G, sounds much more feasible. Not to mention less “hello, fellow kids-y.” With video games finally being afforded […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
Samsung Foundry’s Texas drama is over, now to see who’s paying for it
Well, it certainly took a while, but Samsung Foundry's factory drama in Texas appears to have finally reached its end. But at what cost and, more importantly, who's picking up the tab, is what remains to be seen. According to a new round of reporting, Samsung's wafer line in Austin managed to stabilize its operations […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
Galaxy Z Fold 2 gets camera improvements, April 2021 security update
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is also joining the inaugural crowd for today's release of the April 2021 security update targeting Samsung devices. As if that's not enough, this newest over-the-air package for the foldable smartphone also includes a number of enhancements targeting the system Camera app. A succinct changelog summary (see below) accompanying the […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
Galaxy Note 10 series now getting April 2021 security update
Select variants of the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ have already started receiving the April 2021 Android security update.
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
That’s a positive: Galaxy Tab S7+ Lite might launch without a smaller peer
The Galaxy Tab S7+ Lite is expected to debut in several variants later this year, but a non-plus model might not be happening, after all. That's according to some newly leaked pre-commercial product info from South Korea. It seems the data has been scooped up by an eagle-eyed industry watcher from South Korea. Either way, […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
The price of failure: Samsung’s about to see off LG’s smartphone hopes
The Android smartphone landscape changed quite a lot over the years. And while Samsung's been one of the top dogs for a good long while by now, watching some of its few remaining rivals crumble into little pieces has been a somber experience. Market consolidation is never a good thing for consumers, especially when the […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
