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Camera Assistant update with confusing changelog lands on Galaxy S23

Camera Assistant update with confusing changelog lands on Galaxy S23

Samsung's Camera Assistant app is getting a new update that adds a couple of new features to the ever-growing Galaxy S23 series camera suite. That's the theory, at least. The changelog isn't doing the best job to clarify what's new. Camera Assistant is getting updated to version 1.1.02.2. The update weighs a little over 8MB, […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 1 year ago
Galaxy S23 June mega update is finally reaching Samsung’s home market

Galaxy S23 June mega update is finally reaching Samsung’s home market

Samsung started rolling out a massive update for the Galaxy S23 series in mid-June, and it's been slowly reaching more markets around the world, except for Samsung's home country of all places. The June 2023 update that was dubbed a “super update” first rolled out in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines, and a week […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 1 year ago
New Samsung SolarCell remote moves us closer to having no remote at all

New Samsung SolarCell remote moves us closer to having no remote at all

Samsung's SolarCell TV remote is one of the company's key components to reducing waste and achieving its goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The SolarCell remote, released in 2021, has already left a positive mark by eliminating the need for disposable batteries. And this year, the SolarCell TV remote got updated with a […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 1 year ago
Samsung launches Smart Monitor M7 and M8 in Malaysia

Samsung launches Smart Monitor M7 and M8 in Malaysia

Samsung has launched its Smart Monitor lineup, which includes the M7 (M70C) and the M8 (M80C), in Malaysia. The 32-inch version of the Smart Monitor M7 is priced at RM2,788 (around $596), but during the offer period (28 June to 9 July 2023), it can be purchased for just RM2,238 (around $472). Similarly, the Smart […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 1 year ago
Ex-Samsung exec who allegedly stole trade secrets was helping Foxconn

Ex-Samsung exec who allegedly stole trade secrets was helping Foxconn

Earlier this month, an ex-Samsung Electronics employee got indicted for leaking company secrets to rival companies. More details have now emerged, and South Korean prosecutors allege that the former Samsung executive was trying to use the stolen data to help Foxconn set up a chip factory in China. According to the latest news on the […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 1 year ago
Google Wallet will soon let you make payments using QR codes

Google Wallet will soon let you make payments using QR codes

Google Wallet, an app that allows people to make payments with their credit or debit cards at point-of-sale (PoS) terminals using their smartphones, works over NFC (Near Field Communication). The majority of mobile phones in developed countries, such as the US, are equipped with NFC. However, the number of smartphones featuring NFC in developing countries, […]

  • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
  • 1 year ago
Apple forces Samsung to drastically change its Samsung Pay strategy

Apple forces Samsung to drastically change its Samsung Pay strategy

Samsung Pay was launched in 2015, and it has been close to eight years. Over the years, Samsung partnered with dozens of banks and card providers worldwide to bring easy mobile payments to consumers. However, the company has decided to drastically change its strategy over the past few months after the launch of Apple Pay […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 1 year ago
Google killed its AR glasses to work on AR devices from Samsung, others

Google killed its AR glasses to work on AR devices from Samsung, others

Earlier this year, Samsung revealed that it is working on an XR (Extended Reality) device in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. It is expected that Samsung's upcoming XR device will feature a processor from Qualcomm and run a version of Android developed by Google for AR/VR/XR devices. Now, more information about Google's AR ambitions has […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 1 year ago
Samsung to launch Galaxy M34 5G in India on July 7

Samsung to launch Galaxy M34 5G in India on July 7

Samsung has confirmed that it will launch the Galaxy M34 5G smartphone in India on July 7, 2023, reports FoneArena. The company hasn’t announced the launch date publicly yet. At least not on the official website, communication channels, or social media accounts. There are also no details regarding the launch time and whether the tech […]

  • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
  • 1 year ago
BREAKING: Galaxy S23 FE design leak shows thick and uneven bezels

BREAKING: Galaxy S23 FE design leak shows thick and uneven bezels

We exclusively revealed a few weeks ago that Samsung will launch the Galaxy S23 FE later this year in some countries. Months ahead of the launch, the design of the Galaxy S23 FE has been leaked. It is not a surprise to see that the phone largely follows the same design as the Galaxy S23 […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 1 year ago
Samsung opens flagship store in Gangnam, South Korea to target Gen Z consumers

Samsung opens flagship store in Gangnam, South Korea to target Gen Z consumers

Last week, it was reported that Samsung is planning to open its flagship retail store in Gangnam, South Korea. Today, the company has opened Samsung Store in Gangnam, and it is the company's biggest store. The store was opened for Samsung fans, and general consumers can start visiting the store starting tomorrow. This store launch […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 1 year ago
Nearby Share now works even when device screens are turned off

Nearby Share now works even when device screens are turned off

Many people still use Bluetooth or third-party apps to transfer files from their Android devices. However, a capable AirDrop equivalent is available for Android users called Nearby Share. Google also introduced the ability to use Nearby Share to transfer files between Android and Windows devices. According to the latest reports, the Nearby Share is gaining […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 1 year ago
Samsung on track to make 2nm chips in 2025, 1.4nm chips in 2027

Samsung on track to make 2nm chips in 2025, 1.4nm chips in 2027

Samsung Foundry, the second-biggest chip manufacturer in the world, has announced that it is on track to fabricate 2nm semiconductor chips in 2025 and 1.4nm chips in 2027. The company revealed this information while announcing its process technology roadmap at the seventh Samsung Foundry Forum 2023 event. During the event, the South Korean firm also […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 1 year ago
Samsung offering big discounts on phones, monitors, and TVs in Latin America

Samsung offering big discounts on phones, monitors, and TVs in Latin America

Samsung has joined hands with Mercado Livre to bring huge discounts on smartphones, monitors, and TVs in Latin America. The Smart Week Sale in Latin America will offer up to 40% discounts on select products for users in Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The Samsung Smart Week sale is already live for users […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 1 year ago
Galaxy W21 gets a new firmware update for June 2023

Galaxy W21 gets a new firmware update for June 2023

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 received the June 2023 security update in the USA precisely one week ago. Now, a similar firmware is rolling out in China on the renamed and redesigned Z Fold 2 for the region. The Galaxy Z Fold series in China is known by the “Galaxy W” name. It's that simple. […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 1 year ago
You can save up to $100 on a new Samsung 870 QVO SATA III SSD

You can save up to $100 on a new Samsung 870 QVO SATA III SSD

Samsung has some of the best storage solutions on the market, and the 870 QVO SSD is one of the best overall SATA III solutions. And now, it's available for a lower price. The 870 QVO SATA III SSD is now available at discount prices for all storage configurations, including 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and a […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 1 year ago
With its new update, SmartThings Energy can save you even more money

With its new update, SmartThings Energy can save you even more money

SmartThings Energy in the USA is becoming smarter thanks to AI (artificial intelligence). Samsung's energy management platform is now leveraging more AI technologies to give users greater control of their energy bills, save money, and use smart home devices more conveniently. Samsung announced today that SmartThings Energy has partnered with Electricity Maps. The latter is […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 1 year ago
Galaxy Buds 3 might be missing from Unpacked next month

Galaxy Buds 3 might be missing from Unpacked next month

Samsung appears to have put a stop to leaks ahead of Unpacked. A few leaked renders prompted Samsung's actions, and the same renders indicated that the company is gearing up to release a wide variety of products at the next Unpacked event. Some leaks and rumors hinted at a new pair of Galaxy Buds coming […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 1 year ago
Telegram will get Stories feature before Samsung’s Unpacked event

Telegram will get Stories feature before Samsung’s Unpacked event

Telegram is gearing up to add one of the most, if not the most requested features. Next month, Telegram will release Stories. The social media company says more than half of all feature requests it receives from users are related to Stories. And although Telegram was against this idea at first because “Stories are already […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 1 year ago
Samsung is becoming more dependent on LCDs from China

Samsung is becoming more dependent on LCDs from China

Samsung Electronics has increased its reliance on LCD TV panel makers from China, new data from market research firm Omdia reveals. The Korean consumer electronics giant is now more dependent on Chinese suppliers for its LCD needs, and market watchers expect this trend to continue in 2023. But while some suppliers from China continue to […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 1 year ago