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Samsung smart TVs run on the company's proprietary Tizen OS instead of Android and One UI software, but they, too, receive firmware updates, similar to Galaxy phones and tablets. Tizen OS updates can improve security, add new features, or even change the design of the user interface. A Samsung TV running 2023 software will offer […]
Apple released its Vision Pro headset earlier this month, and whether or not it will revolutionize the AR/VR headset market is to be determined. Some Vision Pro features seem gimmicky, others seem more ambitious and clever, but if there's one feature that Samsung should copy for its upcoming XR (mixed reality) headset, that feature is […]
In preparation for the Super Bowl LVIII kicking off this weekend, Samsung launched a series of so-called “Big Game Deals” on select TVs. For instance, you can save $3,000 on the 98-inch Q80C 8K QLED. But what about Samsung's 8K Neo QLED series? Can you also buy them at a discount? Indeed, you can! The […]
Google has started rolling out a new video quality option on YouTube TV, and it is called 1080p Enhanced. As the name suggests, 1080p Enhanced offers a better picture quality compared to 1080p60. That could mostly be because 1080p Enhanced has a higher bitrate compared to 1080p60. According to the company, this is now the […]
Under the European Union's (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA), major tech platforms will have to make it easy for users to transfer their personal data from one service to another. Tech companies, which includes Meta (which owns Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Threads, and WhatsApp), will have to make their services compatible with other brands. WhatsApp is […]
Earlier this year, Google and Samsung announced that they had merged their wireless file-sharing features—Nearby Share and Quick Share—into a single brand: Quick Share. The change arrived first on the Galaxy S24 series and was then made available to other Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Now, that rebranding has occurred on Windows. Google Nearby Share for […]
Samsung has released the February 2024 security update to the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2020). It is the company's first tablet to get this new security patch. The February 2024 security update was first released last week to the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3. Now, the update will be released […]
Samsung is continuing to work on releasing the Android 14 update to its entry-level smartphones. Earlier today, the Android 14 update was released to the Galaxy A05s. The Android 14 update is now rolling out to the Galaxy A13 in the USA for factory-unlocked units. The carrier-locked units of the device received the update last […]
Samsung has finally released the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update to the Galaxy A05s. It is among the last eligible Galaxy smartphones to get the Android 14 update. The company's high-end smartphones started getting the Android 14 update in October 2023, and then the update expanded to mid-range and affordable devices. The only remaining […]
There are a lot of limitations to which apps can run on Android Auto. It is mostly limited to media playback, messaging, and navigation. However, Google opened up Android Auto a bit to allow a few more types of apps, including those that offer EV charging information, smart home controls, and weather. Weather & Radar […]
Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon X Elite, the company’s latest flagship chipset for Windows-powered PCs, in October 2023. Back then, Qualcomm said that manufacturers would launch products powered by this SoC in mid-2024. Now, the company has reiterated the timeline for the launch of PCs powered by the Snapdragon X Elite along with revealing some interesting […]
Google’s Reading mode for Android makes reading content on websites and applications easier by removing distracting elements surrounding the content, such as advertisements and UI elements, and allowing you the change the size, style, and colour of the text. It can also read out the content for you so you don’t have to do the […]
The upcoming Galaxy Ring is going to be a great alternative for those who aren't looking for something as complex as a smartwatch, but as a first-generation product, it is likely to command an expensive price tag. But Samsung isn't forgetting about those on a budget as it forays into a new product segment and […]
Samsung's aging Galaxy M02 is getting a new update. It's nothing major, but it is reassuring to see that Samsung hasn't forgotten about old low-cost phones such as this one. The Galaxy M02 is now getting the December 2023 security patch. If you're up to date with recent news, you probably know that Samsung has […]
Days after promotional renders depicting the Galaxy Fit 3 emerged online, a photo of the actual retail packages has now surfaced, along with alleged pricing details. The photo of the retail boxes confirms the Galaxy Fit 3's leaked design, which is based on a rectangular display rather than a circular one. The same image also […]
In November 2023, Google started testing a chat-style user interface for replying to emails in Gmail for Android. According to a new post from AssembleDebug on X/Twitter, the company has now started rolling out the redesigned UI to the public. The new UI is arriving with an update to the app that bumps the app’s […]
A few months ago, Qualcomm unveiled its most ambitious flagship processor for laptops, the Snapdragon X Elite. After the announcement, Samsung confirmed that it would launch a laptop featuring that chipset, but it didn't reveal when we can expect the laptop to be unveiled. Now, we may have more information about it. Galaxy Book 4 […]
It's been a few months since Samsung released the last beta update for its Internet mobile browser, but the company is now finally rolling out a new version. It's the first Internet beta update of 2024. Samsung Internet Browser Beta version 24.0.3.2 is available through the Galaxy Store and Play Store. The update debuted on […]
Good news if you're in the market for a budget Samsung tablet that can offer a decent enough experience and S Pen features! Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 FE series is now available at a discount, and you can save $70 on the base or Plus variants. The flat $70 discount applies without a trade-in, and […]
OnePlus, a once-feared Samsung rival, is almost scraping the bottom of the barrel to find a plausible explanation for its latest OnePlus 12 series not offering firmware support on the same level as the Galaxy S24. In a recent interview (via Tom's Guide), OnePlus COO and President Kinder Liu argued that seven years of updates […]