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Alleged Exynos 2400 chipset specs revealed in “reliable leak”

Alleged Exynos 2400 chipset specs revealed in “reliable leak”

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 […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Unlocked Galaxy Note 20 gets the February 2023 update in the USA

Unlocked Galaxy Note 20 gets the February 2023 update in the USA

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 […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Samsung Pass is now live on the Microsoft Store for Windows PCs

Samsung Pass is now live on the Microsoft Store for Windows PCs

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. […]

  • By Daniel van Dorp
  • 2 years ago
US carrier-unlocked Galaxy S10 gets January 2023 security update

US carrier-unlocked Galaxy S10 gets January 2023 security update

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 […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
US carrier-locked Galaxy S20 FE 5G gets January 2023 security update

US carrier-locked Galaxy S20 FE 5G gets January 2023 security update

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 […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
[Update: Official statement] Samsung cuts back on legacy nodes to support 3nm chip production

[Update: Official statement] Samsung cuts back on legacy nodes to support 3nm chip production

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 […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Samsung’s new Galaxy Book 3 Pro is turning out to be a big hit

Samsung’s new Galaxy Book 3 Pro is turning out to be a big hit

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 […]

  • By Daniel van Dorp
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy S23 Ultra’s cameras were made to beat the iPhone

Galaxy S23 Ultra’s cameras were made to beat the iPhone

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 […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago
Samsung Calendar update brings a bunch of new features

Samsung Calendar update brings a bunch of new features

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 […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy S23’s exclusive Snapdragon chip proves Samsung’s brand strength

Galaxy S23’s exclusive Snapdragon chip proves Samsung’s brand strength

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 […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy S23 doesn’t support Android’s Seamless Updates feature

Galaxy S23 doesn’t support Android’s Seamless Updates feature

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 […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy Buds 2 gets new update to improve charging

Galaxy Buds 2 gets new update to improve charging

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 […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy Store finally gets a Material You app icon

Galaxy Store finally gets a Material You app icon

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 […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy S23 to go on pre-order in South Korea tomorrow with amazing offers

Galaxy S23 to go on pre-order in South Korea tomorrow with amazing offers

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 […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy Note 20 gets first dibs on February 2023 security update

Galaxy Note 20 gets first dibs on February 2023 security update

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 […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
More Samsung devices get Google ARCore certification as Galaxy S23 misses out

More Samsung devices get Google ARCore certification as Galaxy S23 misses out

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 […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Samsung agrees to pay $150 million to settle QLED patent lawsuit

Samsung agrees to pay $150 million to settle QLED patent lawsuit

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 […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
One UI 5.0 vs One UI 5.1: Find out what’s new in our latest video!

One UI 5.0 vs One UI 5.1: Find out what’s new in our latest video!

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 […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 2 years ago
24 hours with Galaxy S23 Ultra: Samsung could have hit the jackpot

24 hours with Galaxy S23 Ultra: Samsung could have hit the jackpot

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 […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 2 years ago
I used my Galaxy S22+ without a case for a year. This is what happened

I used my Galaxy S22+ without a case for a year. This is what happened

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 […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago