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Galaxy S8 Active gets October security update on T-Mobile

Galaxy S8 Active gets October security update on T-Mobile

It was a little over a month ago that the Galaxy S8 Active was finally updated to Android 9 Pie by T-Mobile, but the carrier didn't just stop there. It released a new update a couple of weeks later to bring the September security patch to the device, and it is now rolling out an […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy A51 spotted on Geekbench with Android 10, Exynos 9611 chipset

Galaxy A51 spotted on Geekbench with Android 10, Exynos 9611 chipset

The Galaxy A51 has made an appearance on the Geekbench benchmark database, revealing some of its specs. As expected, the A51 runs Android 10, suggesting its release will come sometime after the Galaxy S11 next year. However, with other 2020 A series phones, like the Galaxy A71, also in testing with Android 10, it's possible […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
One UI 2.0 feature focus: Record the screen using built-in screen recorder

One UI 2.0 feature focus: Record the screen using built-in screen recorder

With One UI 2.0, one of the most underrated features that debuted on the Galaxy Note 10 is making its way to the Galaxy S10 and other Galaxy devices that will be updated to Android 10. You can now record the screen using the built-in screen recorder instead of downloading third-party solutions or by tricking […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Samsung teases Galaxy Note 10 One UI 2.0 beta program in Korea

Samsung teases Galaxy Note 10 One UI 2.0 beta program in Korea

Samsung Korea has revealed that the Android 10 One UI 2.0 beta program for the Galaxy Note 10 5G and Galaxy Note 10+ 5G is coming soon. The Galaxy Note 10 beta program was originally scheduled for October 21, but as we reported yesterday, Samsung's customer care representatives are now saying that it has been […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Samsung rethinks 2020 Tokyo Olympics marketing strategy amid trade dispute

Samsung rethinks 2020 Tokyo Olympics marketing strategy amid trade dispute

Samsung Electronics has decided to rework its marketing strategy for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, whereby the company's name will be removed from advertisements in favor of the Galaxy brand name. The decision was made amid ongoing trade disputes between Japan and South Korea. Samsung has been an Olympics sponsor for a couple of decades but […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy S10 Android 10 beta UK release has been halted

Galaxy S10 Android 10 beta UK release has been halted

Samsung released the Galaxy S10 Android 10 beta in the UK today, as expected. The beta was also supposed to be released in India today as October 21 had previously been confirmed as the starting date. That didn't happen and many of our Indian readers have been confused as to what happened. The beta did […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
Samsung Forward program expands to cover all of Russia

Samsung Forward program expands to cover all of Russia

The Samsung Forward program has been expanded to cover the entire territory of Russia. Similar to the Upgrade Program, Samsung Forward allows eligible customers to acquire new Galaxy phones in exchange for a monthly fee. After the first 12 payments, customers can choose to upgrade to a newer Galaxy model free of charge, or return […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Bixby DevJam contest offers $125K in cash prizes to Capsule developers

Bixby DevJam contest offers $125K in cash prizes to Capsule developers

Samsung is launching a contest for Bixby Capsule developers, called Bixby DevJam, allowing participants to win cash prizes and giving them a chance to be mentored by Adam Cheyer, co-founder of Siri, Change.org, and Bixby. To take place in the contest, Bixby Capsule developers have to sign up for Bixby DevJam and submit their creations […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Customers in South Korea can now buy the Galaxy Fold without a pre-order

Customers in South Korea can now buy the Galaxy Fold without a pre-order

Samsung has carefully controlled the release of the Galaxy Fold. South Korea was the first country to get it. The first pre-order batch quickly sold out there and it was a similar story for subsequent batches. Ahead of the iPhone 11's expected release in South Korea this week, Samsung has now made its foldable smartphone […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
Daily Deal: 9% off the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019)

Daily Deal: 9% off the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019)

The Galaxy Tab A (2019) is a mid-range tablet from Samsung that gets you a big 10.1-inch canvas for your Netflix binge and browsing sessions, and right now, it's going for a 9% discount for the 128GB model, making it an excellent time to pick one up. The Tab A 10.1 (2019) has an octa-core […]

  • By SM Picks
  • 5 years ago
Samsung reportedly aiming to sell 6 million foldable phones in 2020

Samsung reportedly aiming to sell 6 million foldable phones in 2020

According to a new report from ETNews, Samsung is aiming to sell up to six million foldable phones next year. Samsung has reportedly sold 500,000 Galaxy Folds and has asked its display division if it has the capacity to produce as many foldable displays as would be required to meet the lofty goal. Samsung had reportedly […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy S7 updated with October 2019 security patch

Galaxy S7 updated with October 2019 security patch

The Galaxy S7 keeps on getting security updates, at least in some markets. Samsung has now released the October 2019 security patch for the Galaxy S7, with an update rolling out in Colombia, Argentina, Trinidad and Tobago, Chile, Paraguay, and Brazil with software version G930FXXS6ESJA. The October update comes less than a month after the […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy Note 10 One UI 2.0 beta program delayed to October 24?

Galaxy Note 10 One UI 2.0 beta program delayed to October 24?

Things are not going according to plan for Samsung as far as the Android 10 One UI 2.0 beta program is concerned. The company had delayed the Galaxy S10 beta by a day or so for countries in the first phase of testing, and a Samsung customer care representative has told one of our readers […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
[Update: Spain, too] Galaxy S10 One UI 2.0 beta now available in the UK

[Update: Spain, too] Galaxy S10 One UI 2.0 beta now available in the UK

The Android 10-based One UI 2.0 beta program for the Galaxy S10 is now live in the UK. Registrations for the program are open on the Samsung Members app, and once enrolled, participants can already download the first beta update. UK is getting a newer software build (G97*FXXU3ZSJD) according to the notice in Samsung Members, […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Samsung ends Linux on DeX without ever releasing a stable version

Samsung ends Linux on DeX without ever releasing a stable version

In an email to the testers, Samsung has announced that it is ending the Linux on DeX beta program. It will no longer provide support for future OS and device releases, including the Android 10 beta. The team behind the app hasn’t offered any reasons for the shutdown of the program but thanked users for […]

  • By Naresh
  • 5 years ago
Samsung Bass Booster could address a major concern for audiophiles

Samsung Bass Booster could address a major concern for audiophiles

It appears that Samsung might be working on something that audiophiles would be happy about. A new trademark registration has been spotted which suggests that the company is working on a way to amplify the bass on its devices. Granted, trademark registrations don't reveal the specifics about an upcoming feature, but the name here is […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
One UI 1.x vs One UI 2.0: All the user interface changes and improvements

One UI 1.x vs One UI 2.0: All the user interface changes and improvements

2018 saw the debut of One UI, a substantial reimagining of the software on Galaxy smartphones and tablets. With One UI, Samsung wanted to make it easy for users to focus on things that matter by placing important information front and center and also make interactive elements of the user interface easier to reach with […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Looking for a new monochrome theme? VSCO Monochrome might be it

Looking for a new monochrome theme? VSCO Monochrome might be it

US-based photo company VSCO has launched a new Galaxy theme called VSCO Monochrome. The complete package including icons, wallpapers, and an animated lock screen is available for download for free via the Galaxy Theme store. The theme is also accompanied by the VSCO for Samsung app which allows you to connect with photographers around the […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
[Update: Poland too] Samsung confirms the One UI 2.0 beta program will extend into the UK

[Update: Poland too] Samsung confirms the One UI 2.0 beta program will extend into the UK

The UK seems to be next in line for the One UI 2.0 beta program. The company acknowledged this through the official Community website but didn't reveal any specific launch dates other than confirming it will be “coming soon.” The One UI 2.0 beta program in the UK will be available for the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Daily Deal: 33% off SanDisk 512GB microSD card

Daily Deal: 33% off SanDisk 512GB microSD card

Micro SD cards are used to store files. Most common usages are in smartphones and cameras where they are able to massively expand the internal storage capacities. On smartphones, they are often used to store media like videos, pictures and music. This microSD card by top brand SanDisk offers class 10 for Full HD video […]

  • By SM Picks
  • 5 years ago