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India could force Samsung to unlock 5G capabilities of its compatible phones with OTA updates

India could force Samsung to unlock 5G capabilities of its compatible phones with OTA updates

India finally got access to 5G cellular services a few days ago. The country's top two network operators—Airtel and Jio—have already started offering 5G services in some metropolitan cities. However, many 5G-capable smartphones sold in India, especially the ones from Samsung and Apple, aren't latching on to these 5G networks yet due to the lack […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Samsung will release its W23 foldable phones in China this month

Samsung will release its W23 foldable phones in China this month

While Motorola is reportedly preparing to bring the Moto Razr (2022) foldable flip phone to Europe and the rest of the world, Samsung is getting ready to release its own top-tier foldable devices in China. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 will bear different names and should have slight differences in design […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Google Assistant now integrates better with Google Contacts

Google Assistant now integrates better with Google Contacts

Google has been working on making its products work better together. For example, last month, the company integrated Google Assistant with Google Calendar and Google Tasks so that you can easily create reminders or events within those services using the voice assistant. Now, the company has come up with an updated version of the Google […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy A52 gets second One UI 5.0 beta update in India

Galaxy A52 gets second One UI 5.0 beta update in India

After the Galaxy S21 and the Galaxy S22, the One UI 5.0 beta update was also released to the Galaxy A52 in India. Two weeks after the initial release, Samsung has released the second One UI 5.0 beta update to the Galaxy A52 in the Indian market. The second One UI 5.0 beta update for […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Samsung takes a hit as global semiconductor market loses $240 billion

Samsung takes a hit as global semiconductor market loses $240 billion

The global semiconductor market is going through a tough time. The slowdown in demand and geopolitical challenges have contributed to a significant dent in the market's value. Shares of leading semiconductor companies, including Samsung, continue to pressure downward. The export restrictions announced by the Biden administration last week have further complicated matters. These measures cut […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago
Samsung to announce One UI 5.0 at SDC 2022 tomorrow

Samsung to announce One UI 5.0 at SDC 2022 tomorrow

Samsung opened the One UI 5.0 Beta Program two months ago for the Galaxy S22 series. Since then, the company has released four beta versions of One UI 5.0 to the Galaxy S22. It has also released the new beta software to the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy S21. The company will announce One UI […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Here’s Samsung’s creative marketing for its foldable phones across the world

Here’s Samsung’s creative marketing for its foldable phones across the world

Samsung was the first company that had success in the foldable smartphone segment. It was the first company that made foldables a mass-market product. While foldable phones such as the Galaxy Z Flip and the Galaxy Z Fold have their own charm, Samsung's creative ways of marketing them across the world are also worth watching. […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
MediaTek’s Dimensity 1080 chipset brings 200MP camera support to budget phones

MediaTek’s Dimensity 1080 chipset brings 200MP camera support to budget phones

Mid-range smartphones these days not only boast good performance but also come with high-resolution cameras. And most likely, the chip inside such mid-range or budget smartphones is the one from MediaTek. After releasing some top-tier chipsets, MediaTek finally unveiled the Dimensity 1080, which is the successor to last year's popular Dimensity 920 processor. The MediaTek […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
You can soon use revamped Google Home app on your Galaxy smartphone

You can soon use revamped Google Home app on your Galaxy smartphone

Last week, Google released the Google Home app for Wear OS, allowing you to control your smart home devices right from your Galaxy Watch. However, there's something else the brand has been working on to improve your experience with its smart home ecosystem: a redesigned Google Home app for Android phones and tablets. The new […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy S22 gets a temporary price drop in India: Grab the deal now!

Galaxy S22 gets a temporary price drop in India: Grab the deal now!

India’s top two e-retailers—Amazon and Flipkart— are offering unbelievable discounts on Samsung smartphones during the Diwali festive period. One such crazy deal, as we reported earlier, is on the Galaxy Z Flip 3 (INR 59,999). Samsung is also offering the Galaxy S22 at a great price: INR 50,999. Samsung launched the Galaxy S22 in India […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Google’s Gboard app finally gets tablet-optimized design with latest beta

Google’s Gboard app finally gets tablet-optimized design with latest beta

Earlier this year, Google announced that it would update most of its first-party apps with a UI design that's optimized for large-screen devices like foldable phones and tablets. Now, the company has released a tablet-optimized UI for the Gboard app, and you can install it on your Galaxy Tab device. The Gboard app's 12.3 Beta […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Daily Deal: Grab the Galaxy Tab S8 at a 20% discount

Daily Deal: Grab the Galaxy Tab S8 at a 20% discount

If you're in the market for a new tablet, you can't really go wrong with the latest models from Samsung. The Galaxy Tab S8 series is the current flagship lineup from the company with the Galaxy Tab S8 being the base model. Don't let that fool you. As we pointed out in our Galaxy Tab […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago
Moto Razr (2022) is coming to Europe but costs more than the Z Flip 4

Moto Razr (2022) is coming to Europe but costs more than the Z Flip 4

Motorola's new flip phone, the Moto Razr (2022), is coming to Europe, but as they say, it might be dead on arrival. The new Moto Razr had one chance to compete with Samsung's popular Galaxy Z Flip 4, and that was through a competitive price. Unfortunately, for Motorola fans, the new Razr appears to have […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Samsung offers two dozen 5G phones to a growing Brazilian 5G market

Samsung offers two dozen 5G phones to a growing Brazilian 5G market

5G connectivity has arrived in five more cities in Brazil, and Samsung is taking the opportunity to remind prospective smartphone buyers of its 5G phone portfolio. As of this writing, the Korean tech giant offers two dozen 5G-enabled smartphones in Brazil across different price points, from low-cost to high-end. As of October 6, 5G is […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
The Galaxy Watch 4 series is getting a new firmware update

The Galaxy Watch 4 series is getting a new firmware update

Samsung has released a new firmware update for the Galaxy Watch 4 series. It's a minor release, available in South Korea for the Galaxy Watch 4 and the Watch 4 Classic, and it doesn't include a new security patch. According to the changelog, the update merely improves system stability for the Galaxy Watch 4 duo. […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Samsung turns smartphones into points of sale for Belgian merchants

Samsung turns smartphones into points of sale for Belgian merchants

Samsung has partnered with Mobco and Viva Wallet in Belgium to offer small and large merchants a secure mobile payment solution. Since July 1, 2022, Belgian regulations say that merchants need to offer at least one electronic payment solution to their customers. And because not every merchant has the necessary infrastructure, Samsung has thought of […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Samsung close to losing its world’s largest chipmaker status to TSMC

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 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

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

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