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As you probably know, Samsung's new Galaxy S23 series uses a Qualcomm chipset exclusively. It's Snapdragon everywhere, and prospective buyers no longer have to worry about getting an Exynos-powered flagship phone in some markets. Everyone gets to experience the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, and on top of that, they're getting an overclocked version with […]
The Galaxy Note 20 series is the first in Samsung's device portfolio to receive the February 2023 security patch. And among all the Note 20 variants, the international one was the first to break the ice. Now, carrier-unlocked Note 20 models in the USA are joining in. It's quite a surprise seeing the US-bound carrier-unlocked […]
Samsung is bringing more and more of its apps to the Microsoft Apps Store. The latest addition to the Microsoft platform is Samsung Pass, and it's coming just in time for the release of the new Galaxy Book 3 laptop series. Samsung Pass is available for Windows 10 version 1903 or higher and Windows 11. […]
Last month, the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ received the January 2023 security patch. However, the update was available only for the international variants of the three devices. Today, the company is expanding the January 2023 security patch to the carrier-unlocked variants of the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+. The new […]
The last software update for the carrier-locked variant of the Galaxy S20 FE 5G in the US (SM-781U) was something major. It brought the Android 13 update (One UI 5.0) with the December 2022 security patch to the device. It was probably the phone’s last major update. Today, the carrier-locked Galaxy S20 FE 5G is […]
Update: Samsung Foundry stated that the report stating the company is facing a talent shortage for legacy nodes is not true and completely baseless. Here is what Samsung Foundry said in an official statement to SamMobile: “A recent report that Samsung is experiencing legacy node issues due to talent shortage for its foundry operations is […]
Samsung's global laptop market share is around 1% and the company is on a mission to increase that. It launched new laptops alongside the Galaxy S23 series last week for precisely this reason. Customers seem to be loving the new products. The company has introduced multiple models, including a Pro 360, to provide customers with […]
The camera was the star of the show during Samsung's Unpacked event last week for the Galaxy S23 Ultra. We appreciate the simplicity of the company's messaging for this device. The entire message is crafted to make it easier for customers to grasp just what the camera is capable of. Samsung's focus on improving the […]
Samsung has announced a new update for the stock Calendar app. It adds many new features, including better drawing support, improved shared calendar management, and improved dark/light mode settings on Samsung's smartphones and tablets. The new version of the Samsung Calendar app was announced on the Samsung Community forum in South Korea. The new version […]
After years of waiting, Samsung has finally done it. It has exclusively used a Snapdragon chipset in its Galaxy S smartphone series for the first time since the original Galaxy S. The Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra come equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor worldwide. It means there won't […]
Android's Seamless Updates allow Android phones to install the updates in the background and install them in a later reboot. The benefit of the feature is that it provides a layer of safety as you can easily revert back to the prior status since the update is installed on a separate disk. Also, it allows […]
Samsung didn't launch new Galaxy Buds during the Galaxy S23 launch event that happened last week. Instead, the company is focusing on improving its existing wireless earbuds. The South Korean firm has released a new firmware update to the Galaxy Buds 2. The new update for the Galaxy Buds 2, which comes with firmware version […]
With the launch of the Galaxy S23 series, Samsung is going back to its software update development, and we're already seeing signs of its progress. The company has released the February 2023 security patch to the Galaxy Note 20 series. Now, the South Korean firm has released a Material You app icon for the Galaxy […]
Samsung is opening pre-orders for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra in South Korea tomorrow. The new smartphones will start shipping to buyers on February 17, 2023. All three Galaxy S23 series devices will be available in four colors: Cream, Green, Lavender, and Phantom Black. Galaxy S23 pricing in South Korea The […]
Right after the Galaxy S23 launch event, Samsung has gone back to work on new software updates for its smartphones, tablets, and wearables. The company has released the February 2023 security update, and the Galaxy Note 20 series is getting first dibs on the new software update. The latest software update for the Galaxy Note […]
Google's AR (Augmented Reality) capability is not hidden from anyone, and the company uses it to enhance the user experience. Google, for example, uses AR in its Lens app to provide features such as image translation, among others. Also, Google AR can be found on the Google Maps app for finding directions. To bring the […]
The latest statement from litigation firm GLS Capital confirms that Samsung has agreed to ink a $150 million agreement to end Nanoco Technologies Ltd.'s lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed against Samsung for using Nanoco's technology in its QLED TVs. Adam Gill, GLS's Capital managing director, said, “We were proud to support Nanoco in obtaining the […]
The Galaxy S23 series went official less than a week ago, and we have been using various devices in the new flagship lineup since then, looking inside every nook and cranny to see what's changed on the hardware front and the software front. While it's no trouble finding out the hardware specs of a new […]
The Galaxy S23 series debuted earlier this week, with the Ultra model in the lineup getting special care and attention as far as new features and improvements are concerned, which is something that wasn't very surprising. Thanks to Samsung India, I received the Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy S23 Ultra for testing the day after […]
When Samsung announced the Galaxy S22 series a year ago, it made a pretty big deal about the new “Armor Aluminum” frame, promising that this new material lends more scratch and drop resistance to the 2022 flagship phones. Some took those claims at face value, while others thought “Armor Aluminum” was just a buzzword. As […]