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After Galaxy S23, it feels Samsung robbed me for years with Exynos

After Galaxy S23, it feels Samsung robbed me for years with Exynos

Samsung has always insisted that its flagship Exynos chipset can match the competitor from Qualcomm but the former has often left a lot to be desired. Previous iterations of its flagship Galaxy S phones made it clear that the Exynos was no match for the Snapdragon. The Galaxy S22 series was the last to feature […]

  • By Danny Dorresteijn
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy A04 finally gets Android 13 update and One UI 5.0

Galaxy A04 finally gets Android 13 update and One UI 5.0

Samsung started rolling out the stable Android 13 update to its smartphones in November 2022. High-end Galaxy smartphones and tablets were the first ones to get the One UI 5.0 update. The new software was gradually released to mid-range and affordable smartphones. The Galaxy A04 is now getting the Android 13 update. The Android 13-based […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy Watches could get Color Palette with future One UI Watch update

Galaxy Watches could get Color Palette with future One UI Watch update

Google introduced the Material You design language to smartphones and tablets with Android 12 and improved it further with Android 13. Samsung introduced its own Material You-inspired Color Palette feature with One UI 4/0 and offered even better UI customization with One UI 5.0. In the future, Google plans to bring Material You to Wear […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy S23 Android Auto issues are a repeat of last year

Galaxy S23 Android Auto issues are a repeat of last year

The Samsung Galaxy S23 series was unveiled earlier this month, and the phone is all set to officially hit shelves this week. However, some early buyers on Google support forums have reported that they are facing Android Auto connection errors. The error has been reported by Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and even Galaxy S23 Ultra […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Samsung is borrowing $16 billion to help its struggling chip division

Samsung is borrowing $16 billion to help its struggling chip division

Samsung's chip business has long been the company's cash cow. It has contributed tens of billions of dollars in profit to the company's coffers but has recently been struggling. That's largely due to both the demand and price of chips plunging significantly in the second half of 2022. The company has been investing heavily in […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago
Samsung’s Presidents Day sale offers discounts on phones, TVs, and more in the US

Samsung’s Presidents Day sale offers discounts on phones, TVs, and more in the US

Samsung has kicked off its Presidents Day sale in the US on the occasion of Presidents Day on February 20. As a part of its promotional period, the company is offering deals and discounts on various products, including smartphones, TVs, monitors, and appliances. The Neo QLED 4K TV lineup from Samsung is on sale with […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Samsung patent hints at Galaxy Watch with built-in projector

Samsung patent hints at Galaxy Watch with built-in projector

Samsung might be working on a Galaxy Watch with a built-in projector. The patent filing by the South Korean firm (spotted by Wareable) reveals that the projector could be used for a good usecase. The filing of a smartwatch-related patent by Samsung says that “a projection display on a side portion of the housing and […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy S23 customers in Malaysia can get a free Galaxy Watch 5

Galaxy S23 customers in Malaysia can get a free Galaxy Watch 5

Update: Customers in Malaysia will receive a free 40mm Galaxy Watch 5 worth RM1,099 if they purchase a Galaxy S23 series device between February 24 to March 31. An earlier version of this post had incorrectly mentioned this as a pre-order promotion. The error is regretted. The pre-order incentive is a free storage upgrade, available […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Samsung may launch Galaxy S23 FE later this year

Samsung may launch Galaxy S23 FE later this year

The Galaxy S20 FE was a massive hit, but the Galaxy S21 FE didn't do as well, partly due to its higher price. Last year, Samsung skipped launching the Galaxy S22 FE due to chip shortage and the global economic downturn. However, reports claim that the South Korean firm will launch the Galaxy S23 FE […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Another Samsung mid-ranger phone inches closer to its launch

Another Samsung mid-ranger phone inches closer to its launch

Samsung releases many smartphones every year. These phones range from the budget category right up to the premium flagship range. Recently, the company debuted the much-awaited Galaxy S23 series, which has really impressed the tech community. Now, another Galaxy phone is inching closer to its launch, which we have been hearing about for almost a […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
WhatsApp now lets you send 100 images and videos at once using your Galaxy phone

WhatsApp now lets you send 100 images and videos at once using your Galaxy phone

WhatsApp is continuously expanding its feature list. The messaging app's new update has the same aim and brings a plethora of useful features. According to the latest reports, WhatsApp users will now be able to add captions when sharing a document, which could be pretty advantageous for those who share a lot of files. Also, […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
OPPO’s first flip phone is here, undercuts Galaxy Z Flip 4 in the UK

OPPO’s first flip phone is here, undercuts Galaxy Z Flip 4 in the UK

For more than three years, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip smartphones had no rivals. Although Huawei launched some flip phones with foldable screens, they were limited to China and a few other markets. But that's changing today. OPPO has launched its first flip phone, the Find N2 Flip, in the UK and is undercutting the Galaxy […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Daily Deal: Charge your Galaxy phone cable-free with this USB-C battery pack

Daily Deal: Charge your Galaxy phone cable-free with this USB-C battery pack

If you dislike carrying around a big power bank but still need more battery life throughout the day, this little device is the perfect solution for you. The iWalk portable USB-C battery pack plugs into your Galaxy phone's USB-C port directly, allowing for cable-free charging. It has a 4,500mAh battery pack, meaning that it can […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago
One UI 5.1 feature focus: Samsung’s new dynamic weather widget

One UI 5.1 feature focus: Samsung’s new dynamic weather widget

Samsung introduced One UI 5.1 at Unpacked 2023 when it announced the Galaxy S23 smartphone series. Now the update is available for a few older Galaxy devices and should continue to land on more phones and tablets in the coming weeks. One UI 5.1 brings a handful of improvements and features and even exceeds expectations […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy S23 Ultra display is more energy efficient than the iPhone’s

Galaxy S23 Ultra display is more energy efficient than the iPhone’s

The Galaxy S23 Ultra has many qualities we detailed in our recent review, but one of the most unexpected is the amount of time this phone can run on a single battery charge. Battery life is fantastic! And there may be many reasons for this, including the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 “for Galaxy” chipset and […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Huawei again shows how Samsung can be scared to take risks

Huawei again shows how Samsung can be scared to take risks

There was a time when Huawei was really unsettling Samsung. It was before the Chinese giant ran into troubles with the United States. Huawei was pushing the envelope, making bold decisions, and trying to think outside the box to capture Samsung's market share. The strategy was working, particularly in emerging markets where Huawei could also […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago
Samsung’s Lee Jae-yong may not join the board of directors this year

Samsung’s Lee Jae-yong may not join the board of directors this year

Samsung's Executive Chairman board membership was not among the topics of discussion during the company's recent board of director meeting, held Tuesday. Lee Jae-yong joined the board of directors in 2016 but left in October 2019 when he was facing bribery charges connected to former President of Korea Park Geun-hye. Samsung's board of directors held […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
These Galaxy phones will get Samsung’s new Image Clipper

These Galaxy phones will get Samsung’s new Image Clipper

Samsung's new Image Clipper feature is available exclusively on the new Galaxy S23 flagship series. But that may not be the case for long. Other devices will supposedly get this clever Gallery tool through an app update. Image Clipper allows Galaxy S23 users to tap, hold, and instantly crop objects from photos using the Gallery […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Samsung wants to add ChatGPT-like capabilities to mobile devices

Samsung wants to add ChatGPT-like capabilities to mobile devices

Samsung may be working on bringing advanced conversational AI capabilities to its consumer electronics products. During a press conference in Malaysia last week, TM Roh hinted at the possibility that Samsung may be partnering with global IT firms to develop new AI-based technologies. Samsung's chief of mobile, TM Roh, brought up ChatGPT as an example, […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy S23 Astro Hyperlapse feature not included in One UI 5.1 update for older phones

Galaxy S23 Astro Hyperlapse feature not included in One UI 5.1 update for older phones

The Galaxy S23 series brought a lot of new camera features, including 8K 30fps videos, 4K portrait videos, and QHD resolution for Super Steady mode. It also introduced Astro Hyperlapse, a new camera feature lets you capture stunning time-lapse videos of the night sky, featuring stars trails and other objects in space. However, it seems […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago