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Samsung monthly updates: October 2024 security patch details are out
Hot on the heels of the first official One UI 7.0 teaser, Samsung has detailed the latest security patch for Galaxy smartphones and tablets. The October security patch brings fewer fixes than the previous few patches that preceded it. The October 2024 patch fixes 30 security flaws in the Android operating system and 12 that […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 3 weeks ago
Samsung raises World Mental Health Day awareness with study reveals
In a quest to raise awareness for World Mental Health Day, which takes place on October 10, Samsung has revealed a few research programs it is currently involved in to foster innovative health solutions for both the body and mind. Samsung says that even though mental health “impacts nearly every aspect of our daily lives,” […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 3 weeks ago
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Introduction The Galaxy A16 5G was released in October 2024 as a teaser for what will eventually become Samsung's mid-range smartphone lineup for 2025. It brings some key upgrades over the Galaxy A15 5G, including support for six years of software updates. Design Like most Galaxy smartphones launched in 2024, flagship or otherwise, the Galaxy […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 4 weeks ago
Galaxy A16 5G has IP54 design, six years of OS updates for 229 euros!
Just a few hours ago, the Galaxy A16 5G was listed on the Samsung Netherlands website, making the entry-level/lower mid-range A-series phone official after weeks of leaks and rumors. Initially, Samsung didn't list a price for the phone, but it has now corrected that. The Galaxy A16 5G has a suggested retail price of €229. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 4 weeks ago
MediaTek could help Exynos find a crack in Snapdragon’s armor
Exynos has had a rough time in recent years. I don't hate Exynos, and I'm happy with how my Exynos 2400-powered Galaxy S24+ turned out, but I can understand why many Samsung fans might still be reluctant toward the in-house chip brand. As the old adage goes, “Fool me once, shame on you; Fool me […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 weeks ago
Galaxy smartphones eligible for six years of software updates
Samsung has done something incredible for customers who purchase mid-range Galaxy phones: the company will now provide software updates to mid-range phones for six years. In early 2024, Samsung announced its policy of seven years of software updates for all flagship phones. Fans wondered at the time if the extended update policy would ever apply […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 4 weeks ago
Samsung Foundry ‘hungry to grow the business’, won’t spin off
A few days ago, executives representing Samsung's financial division, i.e., Samsung Securities, suggested that the tech conglomerate could spin off the Foundry and System LSI divisions and list them on the US stock market. The chief of Samsung Electronics has now responded, saying that the spin-offs are not in the cards. Market watchers expect Samsung's […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 weeks ago
Galaxy S24 FE now available for purchase in India
Samsung is now selling the Galaxy S24 FE in India following a weeklong pre-order period. The latest Fan Edition phone from the Korean giant has the same price tag as its predecessor. The Galaxy S24 FE sports 8GB of RAM with 128GB or 256GB of storage. The 8GB+128GB variant costs INR 59,999 and the 8GB+256GB […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 4 weeks ago
Samsung reveals upgraded Galaxy Chromebook Plus with Core 5
Last week, after waiting a long time for Samsung to make a new move in the Chromebook market space, the company, alongside Google, unveiled the Galaxy Chromebook Plus. The latter featured an Intel Core 3 100U (Raptor Lake-R) CPU under the hood, but an upgraded version with a better chip has now surfaced through the […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 weeks ago
Galaxy A16 5G is official with promise of six years of updates!
The Galaxy A16 5G was expected to launch soon, and while Samsung doesn't appear to have made an official announcement, the phone is now listed on its website in the Netherlands (via AndroidPlanet). The price isn't listed yet, but we do get confirmation that the A16 5G will get updates for six years! Galaxy A16 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 4 weeks ago
Samsung’s fun Freestyle projector gets a new $200 discount
The Freestyle 2nd Gen with Gaming Hub might be one of Samsung's most fun devices under $1,000, and thanks to an ongoing limited-time deal, you can buy one for a lot less than that. Through this new discount, you can save $200 when you buy The Freestyle 2nd Gen. It usually costs $799, but with […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 weeks ago
A closer look at Samsung’s new One UI 7.0 quick panel design
We had our first real glimpse of the upcoming One UI 7.0 update last week at SDC 2024. We even had the chance to record a short hands-on video of a Galaxy S24 Ultra running a developer build of One UI 7.0, but even so, the update's features remain somewhat in question. That's because, unexpectedly, […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 weeks ago
One UI 6.1.1 update is available for these Galaxy devices
One UI 6.1.1 was introduced in July 2024 alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. Samsung confirmed soon after that One UI 6.1.1 would be coming to older flagships through a software update, and that update went live less than two months later on September 5. One UI 6.1.1 will come […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 4 weeks ago
Galaxy smartphones eligible for seven years of Android and One UI updates
With the Galaxy S24 lineup, Samsung became the best option for those who want a smartphone with the longest after-sales software update support. The Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra will receive OS and feature updates for seven years, and while Google's Pixel phones also get seven years of updates, Samsung will benefit more customers […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 4 weeks ago
Interview: Samsung’s Moonsoo Kim on AI’s role in next-gen home entertainment
Samsung laid out its AI for All vision at the Samsung Developers Conference 2024 in San Jose this week. The company has integrated advanced AI features across its major product lines, with Galaxy AI on mobile, Bespoke AI on home appliances, and Screen AI on its TV and audio products. While there's been a greater […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 4 weeks ago
Samsung reportedly facing low yields of Galaxy S25’s 3nm Exynos 2500 chip
The phones in the Galaxy S25 lineup are expected to be the company's first to use 3nm chips. Earlier, it was rumored that Samsung would use 3nm Exynos 2500 in the Galaxy S25 and the Galaxy S25+ and the 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite in the Galaxy S25 Ultra. However, that might change as the company […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 weeks ago
Galaxy S23 series gets first post-One UI 6.1.1 update in USA
A few weeks ago, Samsung released the One UI 6.1.1 update for the Galaxy S23 series. Now, the first software update after One UI 6.1.1 is being rolled out to Galaxy S23 series units in the USA. It is the September 2024 security update that improves the security. Galaxy S23 gets updated with September 2024 […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 weeks ago
Buy a Galaxy S24 FE and get rid of these 8 old devices for $200 from Samsung
If you're someone who tends to buy phones often, chances are there are quite a few old devices gathering dust in some cupboard at your home. There comes a point when the devices aren't worth much. You could try selling them on eBay but often the postage alone would be more than the device itself. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 4 weeks ago
US users can get FSA or HSA reimbursements for buying Galaxy Ring
Smartwatches and smart rings are getting more accurate and advanced, but their prices are also rising. The Galaxy Ring costs $400, which makes it pricier than a full-fledged smartwatch like the Galaxy Watch 7. That can be a lot for many consumers. Thankfully, if you are in the USA, you can get FSA or HSA […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 weeks ago
Samsung’s legendary phones facing bootloop issues after update
A few days ago, Samsung released an update to the SmartThings app that reportedly caused severe issues for some older Samsung smartphones. Multiple Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S10 series users complained about their phones getting stuck in a boot loop. The company has now confirmed the cause. Samsung confirms SmartThings update caused bootloop issues […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 weeks ago
