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It hasn't been long since the Galaxy A04s got the May 2023 security update. We reported on the news on June 1st, but lo and behold, the low-cost phone is now getting another firmware update. It includes the newer June 2023 security patch, and it once again shows that Samsung's monthly, quarterly, and biannual security […]
One of Samsung's best-selling phones across the North American continent is getting new firmware. Which phone, and which firmware version? Well, in case you guessed that the Galaxy A13 is now receiving the June 2023 update, you are spot on. More specifically, the carrier version of the Galaxy A13 featuring model number SM-A135U is now […]
A few weeks ago, we revealed that Samsung will equip the Galaxy Watch 6 series with a slightly improved version of the Exynos W920. Our report stated that the chipset could be named the Exynos W980. However, it looks like Samsung has chosen a more apt name for the chip, given its expected minor improvements. […]
Update: In light of the new information that we've received about the Galaxy S23 FE, the smartphone will be launched in Q3 2023 but will be available only in select markets. A wider release of the phone will happen in Q4 2023 and in Q1 2024. As we reported earlier, the upcoming Fan Edition phone […]
As years have passed, cash or cards, which were the primary sources of payment, have an alternative in the form of digital payments. In shops, malls, and almost everywhere, you will find the option to pay via a digital solution, such as Google Wallet. And according to Google, the Google Wallet services are now expanding […]
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 […]