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Samsung close to losing its world’s largest chipmaker status to TSMC
Taiwan-based TSMC has proven to be a tough competitor for Samsung's chip business. Even as the latter pushes for improved performance and yields on its advanced nodes, TSMC continues to beat Samsung. As the Korean conglomerate faces the possibility of a significant earnings slump this past quarter, it may end up losing its status as […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 2 years ago
Google confirms it is retiring the Assistant Driving Mode Dashboard
Google will soon add another feature to its ever-growing graveyard of defunct software. Starting November 21, Android smartphone users will no longer be able to use the Assistant Driving Mode Dashboard. The feature, announced in 2019, will be shutting down next month, making Driving Mode in Google Maps the default experience. Recent reports based on […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Samsung could bump the battery capacity of Galaxy S23 by 200mAh
As soon as all the major launches of the year are done and dusted with, the tech community has shifted its focus towards next year's flagship from Samsung, the Galaxy S23 lineup. While leaks are pouring in for the devices that are still a good 3-4 months away from debuting, they are limited to mainly […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 2 years ago
Galaxy laptops with Windows 11 will soon get tabs in File Explorer
Last month, when Microsoft released the Windows 11 2022 update, the company promised that it would bring more features to the operating system in October. Staying true to its words, Microsoft is now rolling out an additional set of features to the Windows 11 OS (with the September update). However, the new features are limited […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 2 years ago
Galaxy Note 10 Lite has received the October 2022 security update
The October 2022 security patch saga continues, and now, the Galaxy Note 10 Lite is among the latest Samsung devices to have had its security improved by the latest update. The firmware is rolling out in Europe, albeit, for the time being, availability is limited to one country. Samsung is rolling out the October 2022 […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
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[Samsung statement] BREAKING: A missile may have hit Samsung’s Ukraine R&D office in Europe
Update: Samsung has released the following statement on the matter: We can confirm that none of our employees at Samsung Ukraine has been hurt. Some of the office windows were damaged due to the impact from the blast that occurred 150 meters away. We remain committed to ensuring the safety of our employees and will […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 2 years ago
Galaxy S20 FE’s Snapdragon 4G version gets October 2022 security update
Four days ago, Samsung released the October 2022 security update to the Galaxy S20 FE 5G. The update is now being released to the smartphone's 4G LTE variant with the Snapdragon 865 processor. The other devices in the Galaxy S20 lineup are yet to get this new update. The latest software update for the Galaxy […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 2 years ago
Google’s Tensor G2 chipset uses Samsung’s 4nm process, Exynos 5300 5G modem
The Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro, which were launched last week, use Samsung Foundry's 4nm fabrication process and System LSI's Exynos 5300 5G modem. The new chipset succeeds last year's Tensor processor used in the Pixel 6 series and brings modest improvements in CPU and GPU performance. Google unveiled last week that its […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 2 years ago
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 processor is a good fit for Galaxy S23 FE
Qualcomm is gearing up for the Snapdragon Summit in November 2022 in Hawaii, where it is expected to unveil its flagship chipset for 2023, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. While all eyes will be set on the flagship processor, Qualcomm is also expected to announce more chipsets that will be used in a bunch of smartphones […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 2 years ago
WhatsApp will soon allow up to 1,024 people in group chats
WhatsApp has been adding new features to its platform to catch up with other messaging services that are miles ahead. WhatsApp group chats have been one of the areas of focus, which is continuously getting bigger. For a long time, there was a cap of 256 people to join a WhatsApp group. While this was […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 2 years ago
Tizen OS is making its debut on non-Samsung TVs for the first time
Samsung has announced that it is licensing Tizen OS to third-party TV brands. It means that non-Samsung smart TVs can now use the Tizen operating system for the first time. The South Korean firm has partnered with three new ODMs—Atmaca, HKC, and Tempo—to make Tizen OS-powered smart TVs for various markets. This partnership was revealed […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 2 years ago
Google releases Weather app for Wear OS, but it’s nowhere as good as Samsung’s
The arrival of the Pixel Watch is bringing some great news for the Wear OS platform. To prepare for its launch, Google released two new apps—Google Home and Phone—for the platform, as well as the redesigned Google Keep app. The improvements don’t stop there. Google has now released a Weather app for Wear OS, and […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 2 years ago
One UI 5.0 vs Good Lock? Which one does lock screen customization better?
With Android 13 and One UI 5.0 beta, Samsung has introduced a handful of new customization options for the lock screen, elevating the user experience to new heights in terms of the number of ways one could personalize the UI. However, the concept is not entirely new, and in fact, Samsung has been offering rich […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Samsung offering Galaxy Z Flip 4 free upgrade and $100 instant discount
Samsung really wants customers to buy its products directly from its online store. That's one of the main reasons why we see some of the best deals on its products on the store. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is one of the best Samsung phones on the market right now and Samsung wants to make […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 2 years ago
Koreans ditching Galaxy phones for iPhones over the gaming controversy
Samsung has a solid and loyal customer base in its home country of South Korea. As it's the country's largest conglomerate, and one of the most innovative companies in the world, citizens rightly view it as a matter of pride to support this homegrown behemoth. However, that still doesn't give Samsung a pass to pull […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 2 years ago
Google Pixel Watch is official, but can it take Wear OS back from Samsung?
Earlier this week and more than eight years after Google released its first OS for wearable devices (previously known as Android Wear), the software giant unveiled its first-ever smartwatch, the Pixel Watch. It runs Wear OS 3.5, just like the Galaxy Watch 5 series from Samsung, and it's powered by a chipset designed and manufactured […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Daily Deal: At 25% off, the Galaxy Buds Pro are a total steal
The Galaxy Buds Pro marked the start of Samsung's push to elevate the stature of its wireless earbuds. They brought new features and improvements that made them better than any of the earlier models. We highlighted these improvements in our Galaxy Buds Pro review. These earbuds deliver an incredible sound experience with impressive noise cancellation […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 2 years ago
Samsung educates French customers on recycling old phones and tablets
Samsung has launched an initiative to raise the French public's awareness of digital technologies recycling. The company has installed collection points in the city of Saint-Quen, where residents can drop off their used devices, including phones, tablets, and mobile accessories. Samsung will pick up these devices and accessories to be entrusted to the ECOSYSTEM organization. […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Samsung might be safe from USA’s memory export restrictions to China
More details about the United States Commerce Department's upcoming restrictions on chip exports to China have emerged. Samsung was worried that the forthcoming export restrictions could stifle its infrastructure and memory chip business. But in light of the latest news, both Samsung and SK Hynix seem relatively safe. Although the Commerce Department might deny requests […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Pixel 7 Pro vs Galaxy S22 Ultra: Has Google created a flagship killer?
Google unveiled its two latest Pixel 7 smartphones yesterday. One of these new Pixel 7 devices carries the Pro badge and seemingly punches up at the Galaxy S22 Ultra. We looked at the standard Pixel 7 in the context of the Galaxy S22 and S22+ yesterday, so it's only fair we give the Pixel 7 […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
