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WhatsApp improved its one-to-many messaging feature by introducing Channels. Using WhatsApp Channels, users can send broadcast messages and let everyone know about something in an instant. Now, the Meta-owned platform has been spotted testing a new feature that would alert the user when the feature becomes available. The Channels feature was previously only available on […]
Samsung is updating one more Galaxy device with the latest security patch. The Galaxy S21 lineup is getting a new update that brings with it the June 2023 security patch, with the rollout kicking off in some European countries including Austria and Switzerland. As always, you can try downloading the latest update directly on your […]
The Galaxy Note lineup is dead, but only in name. The essence of the Galaxy Note lineup lives on through Samsung's Galaxy S Ultra line of smartphones, as the S Pen is now an integral part of each new Galaxy S Ultra. There are many folks who continue to use their old Galaxy Note smartphone, […]
Samsung’s foldable phones, such as the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Z Flip 4, come with a pre-applied screen protector. If this screen protector wears out or gets damaged, users can’t just peel it off and apply a new one. However, Samsung says that removing the screen protector at home may damage the […]
Making a great foldable phone is the next big challenge for all smartphone brands. Samsung kickstarted the idea of taking foldable phones truly global. Even today, it is the only brand that has been selling foldable phones worldwide. Other brands, including Huawei, Motorola, OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi, have launched two generations of foldable phones, but […]
The larger 3.4-inch cover display will be one of the biggest improvements that the Galaxy Z Flip 5 will introduce when it's launched on July 27. Despite its unique, folder-like shape, the cover display will be much more usable than any of the existing Galaxy Z Flip models. It's not just Samsung apps that have […]
The Galaxy S23 is as close to a perfect Android flagship series as you can get in 2023, but one issue still lingers. The HDR bug and other minor camera problems that can crop up in specific lighting conditions haven't been addressed. And although Samsung was aiming for a June fix, the company may have […]
Samsung is preparing a new update for the Galaxy S22 series, or at the very least, the Galaxy S22 Ultra model. The update will smooth out the camera's zoom animations and somewhat elevate the user experience to the level of the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The upcoming Galaxy S22 update was confirmed by the Samsung Community […]
Samsung Wonderland, the Good Lock app we dubbed “the best holiday wallpaper generator“ last December, is now joining Galaxy to Share and is gaining a new feature that allows users to share their custom wallpapers. The changelog for the latest update to version 1.2.29 mentions one and only one change, but it is a big […]
Google's first smartwatch, the Pixel Watch, might finally catch up with Samsung's smartwatches and could soon start offering overnight SpO2 monitoring. This feature has been available for Samsung's smartwatches beginning with the Galaxy Watch 3 (through an update). It is a part of the user experience for Samsung's Wear OS wearables, including the Galaxy Watch […]
The Galaxy Note 10 Lite is no longer eligible for major Android OS or One UI upgrades but it continues to receive security updates on a regular basis. The latest update for the Galaxy Note 10 Lite brings the June 2023 security patch, which Samsung has also released for a slew of devices over the […]
We might be a little over a month from the next Unpacked event, where Samsung will reveal the next-gen Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5. While the latter model is said to bring more striking design changes thanks to a larger folder-shaped cover screen, the book-like foldable might have a much tamer approach […]
Samsung has released a new security patch, and as usual, it's steadily spreading across more Galaxy phones. The Galaxy M12 is now getting the June 2023 security patch, but it's also receiving much more than just improved security through the latest firmware. As you may have guessed, Samsung has just begun the One UI 5.1 […]
Samsung's next Fan Edition smartphone appears to be closing in on its market debut, even though you probably shouldn't make plans for an imminent release. The battery that Samsung will use for the upcoming Galaxy S23 FE was recently certified by Safety Korea. The certificate reveals the manufacturer and one key design detail. And, of […]
Although slightly delayed, the One UI Watch 5 beta update based on Wear OS 4 is now out, and it's already changing how users interact with their Galaxy smartwatches. New fitness tracking and sleep features are getting tested, and so is one of the biggest under-the-hood changes in Wear OS 4. Specifically, Wear OS 4 […]
Samsung is reportedly strengthening its position in the EV (electric vehicle) market with the help of a few other South Korean tech giants. According to a new report from local news outlets citing unnamed industry officials, Samsung, SK, LG, and Hyundai Motor Group are joining forces to create a new alliance. Through this coalition, electric […]
A new report citing anonymous sources says Samsung's Kye Hyun Kyung confirmed on Friday that the company is indeed developing a service based on advanced artificial intelligence, similar to ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Bing Chat. However, you won't be able to use this service unless you are a Samsung employee, and even then, it won't […]
Last week, Apple unveiled its highly anticipated Vision Pro augmented reality headset. It's an impressive piece of technology that has the potential of kickstarting a whole new premium market segment, and rumors have it that Apple's reveal may have forced Samsung to go back to the drawing board and redesign certain aspects of its own […]
Google released the Developer Beta version of Android 14 earlier this year, and at Google I/O 2023, the company released the Public Beta version. Yesterday, Google released the Android 13 Beta 3 update and said that the operating system has now reached platform stability. It means that Samsung could soon release the One UI 6.0 […]
It is being reported that South Korea has indicted an ex-Samsung Electronics employee on the charges of leaking confidential information from Samsung to China. The ex-employee allegedly stole Samsung's semiconductor chip-related technology and tried to build a chip factory in China. Samsung's ex-employee stole semiconductor chip data and attempted to start a new chip firm […]