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Google Maps now works on LTE versions of Galaxy Watches without a phone

Google Maps now works on LTE versions of Galaxy Watches without a phone

Google has just announced that Google Maps will now work on Wear OS smartwatches with LTE connectivity even when they are not paired with a smartphone. That means Google Maps will now offer turn-by-turn navigation on Samsung’s LTE-enabled Wear OS smartwatches—Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, Galaxy Watch 5, and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro—even […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Samsung delivers January 2023 security update to Galaxy S22 in the US

Samsung delivers January 2023 security update to Galaxy S22 in the US

Earlier this week, Samsung released the January 2023 security update for the first time. Over the past few days, the update has been released to the Galaxy A10, Galaxy A73, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy S21, and Galaxy Z Flip. Now, the update is rolling out to Samsung's current-generation Galaxy S flagship, the Galaxy S22 series. […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Thanks to Wear OS 3, there are now 3x more active Wear OS devices

Thanks to Wear OS 3, there are now 3x more active Wear OS devices

At Google I/O 2021, Google announced a refershed version of Wear OS (Wear OS 3), implementing the insights it got from its partner Samsung. Samsung also ditched its long-standing Tizen OS and adopted Wear OS 3 for its Galaxy Watches. Well, as per the data shared by Google at the ongoing CES 2023, Wear OS […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
WhatsApp calling via Android Auto comes to Samsung and Pixel phones

WhatsApp calling via Android Auto comes to Samsung and Pixel phones

CES 2023 brings a lot of good news, new products, and new technologies. A part of Google's CES 2023 announcement was geared toward Android Auto, and the company finally released the redesigned version of Android Auto for everyone. The company also announced some partnerships and exclusive features. Google revealed that users of the latest Pixel […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Qualcomm is bringing iPhone-like emergency SMS to Android phones this year

Qualcomm is bringing iPhone-like emergency SMS to Android phones this year

When Apple introduced a satellite-powered emergency texting feature with the iPhone 14 series, everyone lauded it. Samsung is also rumored to bring the satellite SMS feature with the Galaxy S23 series. Well, at CES 2023, Qualcomm announced that its Snapdragon Satellite feature will bring an emergency SMS feature to Android smartphones. In an official blog, Qualcomm […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Android Auto redesign is finally rolling out for everyone

Android Auto redesign is finally rolling out for everyone

Google unveiled a brand new design for Android Auto at Google I/O in May 2022. After waiting months, the company finally released the public beta version of the redesigned Android Auto app in November 2022. Now, at CES 2023, Google has finally announced the public rollout of the new version of Android Auto. The new […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Relumino Mode on Samsung TVs helps people with vision impairments see clearly

Relumino Mode on Samsung TVs helps people with vision impairments see clearly

During Samsung’s CES 2023 press conference, the company announced a new feature called Relumino Mode for its new smart TVs. The feature will be available on some new Smart TVs launched in 2023. The Relumino Mode helps people with vision impairment to see the content more clearly. The South Korean firm also released a video […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Samsung and other HCA brands bring improved smart home interoperability with new standards

Samsung and other HCA brands bring improved smart home interoperability with new standards

At CES 2022, Samsung announced the formation of HCA (Home Connectivity Alliance). It is an alliance of consumer electronics and home appliance brands to improve the interoperability of smart home devices. Now, Samsung and other HCA brands have announced that they've reached an important milestone by introducing HCA Specifications 1.0 for C2C (Cloud-to-Cloud) interoperability for […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Android 13’s media switcher gets Spotify Connect support, some other media magic

Android 13’s media switcher gets Spotify Connect support, some other media magic

At the ongoing CES 2023 expo, new products are being announced every day. Tech giant Google also revealed a new software magic that brings Spotify Connect support to Android 13's media switcher. This feature is similar to what YouTube Music and YouTube users could already do with the Android 13 media switcher. Basically, users will […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Samsung’s profit nosedives 70% in Q4 2022 due to low chip, smartphone sales

Samsung’s profit nosedives 70% in Q4 2022 due to low chip, smartphone sales

Samsung has tough times ahead, similar to many other consumer electronic firms, including Apple. The South Korean firm announced its earnings guidance for Q4 2022, and according to the company's internal estimates, its operating profit would be around KRW 4.3 trillion (around $3.37 billion) from total revenue of around KRW 70 trillion (around $55 billion). […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Samsung explains how SmartThings can make your life more productive

Samsung explains how SmartThings can make your life more productive

We all know Samsung's SmartThings connectivity allows you to not only control all the connected devices but also get important notifications regarding them to further take steps to make a better environment. You are guided on how you can save energy, are reminded that the door of the fridge is open, receive recipes for a […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Hands-on with Samsung S95C and S90C QD-OLED TVs at CES 2023

Hands-on with Samsung S95C and S90C QD-OLED TVs at CES 2023

Last year, Samsung entered the OLED TV market with the release of the S95B QD-OLED model, which combined the best qualities of Quantum Dot and OLED in a single package. A year later, at CES 2023, Samsung revealed two QD-OLED sequels, aptly named S95C and S90C, which bring some important upgrades to the lineup. We're […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Daily Deal: Save big on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE

Daily Deal: Save big on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE

Great Android tablets that are bonafide premium products and don't cost an arm and a leg are hard to come by. Samsung makes one that fits the bill perfectly, and today you have the option to pick it up at a great discount. The Galaxy Tab S7 FE has a 12.4-inch vibrant display that even […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago
BREAKING: Leaked Galaxy S23 high-res images reveal full design

BREAKING: Leaked Galaxy S23 high-res images reveal full design

Samsung fans across the globe are looking forward to the Galaxy S23 series launch. The company is expected to unveil the new lineup early next month. Before that happens, we can expect to see more leaks and rumors leading up to the launch. While renders have been leaked in the past as well, what appear […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago
Samsung has dealt with Huawei, OnePlus 11 won’t bother it much

Samsung has dealt with Huawei, OnePlus 11 won’t bother it much

There was a time that Samsung's utter dominance of the global smartphone market appeared to be under threat. Huawei was catching up quite quickly. Many analysts projected that the company would overtake Samsung to become the leading smartphone vendor in a few years. Huawei was pumping out devices that beat Samsung flagships, on paper at […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago
Thousands of smart home devices not made by Samsung will support SmartThings

Thousands of smart home devices not made by Samsung will support SmartThings

Samsung is betting on its new strategy of creating connected experiences and “bringing calm to our connected world.” Or in other words, enabling seamless smart home connectivity with as few barriers and headaches as possible. It outlined its vision at CES 2023, and one key element in its plan is to bring SmartThings technology to […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Samsung profits could hit their lowest point in six years this quarter

Samsung profits could hit their lowest point in six years this quarter

No business is immune to the global macroeconomic environment and despite being sufficiently diversified, Samsung isn't insulated from the challenges either. The company's recent quarterly results have reflected the challenges that it continues to face in the market. There's consensus among experts that it's only going to get worse before it gets better. Samsung is […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago
Hands-on with Samsung’s monstrous 98-inch Neo QLED 8K TV

Hands-on with Samsung’s monstrous 98-inch Neo QLED 8K TV

Samsung unveiled its latest Neo QLED TVs at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, boasting improved Mini-LED technology and insane levels of peak brightness of 4,000 nits, among many other advanced features. The 2023 QN900C Neo QLED TV series comes in a variety of formats, and this year, Samsung added a new size to the lineup, […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Samsung aims to recover in H2 2023 through its DX division

Samsung aims to recover in H2 2023 through its DX division

Samsung expects demand for consumer electronics to remain sluggish throughout the first half of the year due to rising interest rates and high inflation. However, the company expects the industry to start recovering in the second half of 2023 and views the recent downturn as an opportunity in disguise. “A crisis usually creates a new […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Samsung showcases its new OLED display with 2,000 nits brightness

Samsung showcases its new OLED display with 2,000 nits brightness

Samsung Display unveiled its new OLED display for smartphones at CES 2023. The display features UDR 2000 certification, and the name suggests that it offers a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. Considering that Samsung typically uses the latest and the greatest screens from Samsung Display in its Galaxy S series phones, we could see the […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago