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Galaxy Note 20 gains December 2023 security update in the US
Last week, Samsung started rolling out the December 2023 security update to the Galaxy Note 20 lineup. The update first came for the global variants of the devices and then for carrier-locked models in the US. The factory-unlocked variants were left wanting for the new security update, which has arrived now. Factory-unlocked units of Galaxy […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 months ago
WhatsApp rolling out self destructing voice messages globally
In yet another move highlighting its focus on security and privacy, WhatsApp is rolling out support for View Once voice messages globally, a couple of months after the feature was released to the beta version of the app on Android and iOS. View Once is what WhatsApp calls the general option in the app for […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 months ago
Samsung may already be testing One UI 6.1 for Galaxy S23 lineup
Samsung has got a lot of work on its hands right now on the software front. The company has the One UI 6 rollout ongoing for a slew of Galaxy smartphones and will continue to release the update for more and more devices in the coming weeks. Samsung is also busy working on One UI […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 months ago
Massive One UI 6.1 leak reveals Generative AI features
Although we are more than a month away from the announcement of the Galaxy S24, almost all of its hardware specifications have leaked already. A few days ago, a One UI 6.1 software feature was also revealed for the first time, and it keeps the battery's health in check. Now, it's time for more One […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 months ago
With One UI 6’s quick panel design, Samsung ignores its own principles
Have you seen the changelog for the Android 14 and One UI 6.0 update that Samsung is beta testing right now on many of its devices? The first bullet point in the changelog is about the new button layout for the quick panel, and how the new layout makes it “easier to access the features […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 10 months ago
Galaxy Note 20 gets December 2023 security update in the US
A couple of days ago, Samsung released the December 2023 security update to the Galaxy Note 20 series. However, the update was limited to global models in the Galaxy Note 20 lineup. Now, the new security update is available for the factory-unlocked versions of the devices in the US. Factory-unlocked Galaxy Note 20 series gets […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 months ago
Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A9, Tab A9+ Kids Edition
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Tab A9 Kids Edition and the Galaxy Tab A9+ Kids Edition in Indonesia. The company says that its new tablets are safe and comfortable for children. Both tablets come with extensive parental controls and tools to limit children's watch time. The Galaxy Tab A9 Kids Edition is priced at IDR […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 months ago
Ultimate SamMobile Gift Guide under $1000
For this year's holiday shopping season, we have prepared a handful of gift guides for different budgets, including gifts less than $100, $250, and $500. Hit the links below if you're looking for inspiration and gift suggestions, or stick around if you plan on spending extra. Best gifts under $100 Best gifts under $250 Best […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 10 months ago
Ultimate SamMobile Gift Guide under $500
The end of the year draws near, and the holiday shopping season is in full swing. We're on a quest to bring fresh gift ideas to our readers, and with that in mind, we have gathered ten products priced under $500 and made a list. You can find it below, and if you scroll all […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 10 months ago
You can now talk to AI chatbot in Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp
A few months ago, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled Meta AI. It is a chatbot developed by Meta that is based on LLaMA, the company's in-house foundational and conversational LLM (Large Language Model). Back then, the company announced that it would be made available soon in its messaging apps, and that has now happened. Meta […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 months ago
iMessage might not be forced to be compatible with other chat apps
According to the latest reports, the European Union's antitrust investigation into the iMessage platform may turn in Apple's favor. It means that Apple may not need to make iMessage interoperable with rival chat apps like Facebook Messenger, Telegram, and WhatsApp. This is really good news for Apple. iMessage may not get hit with the EU's […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 months ago
Unlocked Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5 get updated to Android 14 (One UI 6.0) in the US
Last week, Samsung released the Android 14 update to the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in the US. However, the update was limited to the carrier-locked versions of the foldable smartphones. Now, the company has released the stable Android 14 update to the factory-unlocked models of the Galaxy Z Flip […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 months ago
Ultimate SamMobile Gift Guide under $250
The holiday shopping season is upon us, and we've been looking around for the best gift ideas to help our readers. Welcome to our definitive holiday gift shopping guide for under $250! All the products listed below cost $250 or less (some after significant holiday discounts), and if you want to spend a little extra, […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 10 months ago
Ultimate SamMobile Holiday Gift Guide under $100
We're in the final stretch of 2023, and it's that time of the year when we're searching for the perfect gifts for our friends and family. Finding the perfect gift can be fun, but it can turn into a daunting task. Countless products are available online, so it's easy to feel overwhelmed. If you're looking […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 10 months ago
Samsung won’t get a cheap win from Apple like it did from Huawei
Multi-national companies are not immune to geopolitical risk. They have to tip-toe around recessions, conflicts, trade wars, sanctions and other risks in the markets they service to remain profitable and increase growth. It's not uncommon for such issues to become threats to a company's survival, particularly if it gets caught up in geopolitical tensions between […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 months ago
New Hideo Kojima game ‘OD’ brings more horror to the Xbox
In case you felt that Xbox didn't have a lot of nice horror games, you're in luck, because the new Hideo Kojima game is here to fill that game. This new title called ‘OD' had been leaked last year but it has now been officially unveiled at the Game Awards 2023. It wouldn't be the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 10 months ago
Google’s Gemini AI could come soon to Samsung and other Android phones
After ChatGPT launched in November 2022, Google was forced to accelerate its AI technologies. A few months ago, Google unveiled Google Bard, powered by LaMDA, in March earlier this year. In May, the company improved its AI model with the launch of PaLM in May. This week, Google unveiled an even more powerful foundation model […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 months ago
Galaxy Z Fold 6 could finally bring improvements that users have been demanding
Samsung's foldable phones are among the most reliable and consistent devices in the segment. However, that doesn't mean they have the best specifications or performance. Some people, including us, also dislike the narrow cover screen on Galaxy Z Fold series phones and have been requesting Samsung for years to make the cover screen a bit […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 months ago
WhatsApp could bring higher quality media for your status updates
A few weeks ago, WhatsApp introduced the ability to send and receive HD-quality images and videos. Now, it is reportedly working on a feature that extends HD-quality media uploads to status updates, as more and more phones now have at least Full HD+ resolution screens, and lower-quality files don't look good on such screens. As […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 10 months ago
Meta brings end-to-end encryption to Facebook Messenger by default
In an official blog, Meta announced that it is bringing end-to-end encryption to Facebook Messenger. Notably, end-to-end encryption will be enabled by default on Messenger, giving you that extra bit of safety while you converse with your loved ones. Apart from end-to-end encryption for Facebook Messenger, Meta is also adding the ability to edit messages. […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 10 months ago
