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Experiencing performance degradation in One UI 5.0? This might fix it

Experiencing performance degradation in One UI 5.0? This might fix it

One UI 5.0 on the Galaxy S22 is a real treat. The latest firmware update made the 2022 flagship feel snappier than ever — even the Exynos models — and the few additions One UI 5.0 has brought to the experience are all quite meaningful. Samsung's new update is fantastic, but your mileage might vary. […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Gaming Hub is coming to millions of 2021 Samsung TVs this year

Gaming Hub is coming to millions of 2021 Samsung TVs this year

Samsung released the Gaming Hub cloud-based gaming platform earlier this year to great success. It is available for select 2022 smart TVs, but Samsung has big plans for Gaming Hub and wants to bring the platform to millions of other customers. To achieve this, Samsung will add two new cloud gaming providers to Gaming Hub […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
One UI 5.0 feature focus: New Samsung DeX taskbar Finder and settings

One UI 5.0 feature focus: New Samsung DeX taskbar Finder and settings

Beyond better optimization, Samsung's One UI 5.0 firmware update brought a handful of new features, including lock screen customization options, new multitasking gestures, and Modes and Routines, to name a few. But the update hasn't stopped at improving the user experience for mobile. One UI 5.0 also brings a couple of new features to Samsung […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Samsung Chromebooks could soon get charging sound effects

Samsung Chromebooks could soon get charging sound effects

Google's ChromeOS is quickly becoming a viable alternative to Windows and macOS, especially for those with a workload that mainly involves browsing the web. Google has also been adding many new features and integration with Android devices. Now, the company is planning to add a small but useful new feature. Currently, the only way to […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Future Qualcomm flagship chips could be made by Samsung

Future Qualcomm flagship chips could be made by Samsung

The Snapdragon 888 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 were made by Samsung Foundry, and both chips faced overheating and performance throttling issues. Due to this issue, Qualcomm awarded the production of the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 to TSMC. However, Qualcomm could come back to Samsung in the future. […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Will Galaxy S23 feature a special version of Snapdragon 8 Gen 2?

Will Galaxy S23 feature a special version of Snapdragon 8 Gen 2?

Over the past few months, it has been widely reported that the Galaxy S23 series will exclusively use a Snapdragon processor. Qualcomm had indirectly confirmed that more Galaxy S23 units would feature the Snapdragon chipset. However, during the launch of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor earlier today, Samsung was mysteriously missing from Qualcomm's OEM […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5’s body composition measurements are fairly accurate, study shows

Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5’s body composition measurements are fairly accurate, study shows

Today, people are incorporating healthier lifestyles into their daily routines. One of the measurements of your physical form is your BMI. The BIA (Bioelectric Impedance Analysis) is a much better metric, though. It was previously only available in clinics and gyms, but can now be measured right from your wrist using the Galaxy Watch 4 or […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Netflix lets you kick off specific devices remotely on your Galaxy device

Netflix lets you kick off specific devices remotely on your Galaxy device

Want to kick off your friend from your Netflix account? Well, Netflix is gaining an important feature that lets users log out of specific devices remotely from any device. The feature is available on the web, iOS, and Android smartphones and is rolling out to all members worldwide. As per the official blog, Netflix users can log […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Apple finally brings Samsung-like AoD implementation for iPhone 14 Pro

Apple finally brings Samsung-like AoD implementation for iPhone 14 Pro

Apple's iPhones didn't have the Always-On Display (AoD) mode that has been present on Samsung's Galaxy phones for generations. With the iPhone 14 Pro, Apple finally brought AoD, but the phones consumed a lot of power. And that's because Apple's implementation of AoD was unnecessarily flashy compared to Samsung's. It displayed dimmed versions of the […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Music streaming on Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 5 gets better with revamped Deezer app

Music streaming on Galaxy Watch 4, Watch 5 gets better with revamped Deezer app

Deezer has launched an update to its Wear OS 3 music streaming app that brings some cool new features to compatible smartwatches, including the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 lineup. The company has redesigned its Wear OS 3 app, mainly retooling its app's design and experience. According to the latest blog post, Deezer announced that […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs. Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 vs. Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: How are they different?

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs. Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 vs. Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: How are they different?

A few hours ago, Qualcomm announced its newest flagship smartphone processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. It succeeds the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 launched last year and the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset that debuted earlier this year. But what improvements does it bring compared to its predecessors? Let us find out. The Snapdragon 8 […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor goes official, focuses on power efficiency

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor goes official, focuses on power efficiency

Qualcomm unveiled its latest flagship mobile processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, during the Snapdragon Summit 2022 event a few hours ago. It succeeds the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset launched in mid-2022 and focuses on power efficiency rather than peak performance gains. The chipset competes with MediaTek's Dimensity 9200, which launched a few days […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy S21 series gets second Android 13 update with November security patch

Galaxy S21 series gets second Android 13 update with November security patch

Samsung has been working around the clock to make sure Android 13 and One UI 5.0 make their way to eligible devices as quickly as possible. But that has come at the detriment of security patches, with Samsung taking considerably longer time than usual to release the November 2022 security patch. The Galaxy S21 lineup is […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy Watch 4 update in India brings fix for bricking issue, November 2022 security patch

Galaxy Watch 4 update in India brings fix for bricking issue, November 2022 security patch

Earlier this month, Samsung rolled out a software update to the Galaxy Watch 4 series, but it had a major issue. Smartwatches running the new firmware wouldn't turn on once they were turned off or ran out of battery. The company quickly recognized the issue and started rolling out a new update in the US yesterday to […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
I’m astounded that my two-year-old Galaxy phone already runs Android 13

I’m astounded that my two-year-old Galaxy phone already runs Android 13

The last time I purchased a phone instead of using a review device sent over by Samsung was in 2020 when the Galaxy S20 series was launched. I have the 128GB variant of the Galaxy S20 Ultra, and recently, I started thinking about switching back to it as my primary phone, partly because I was […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 2 years ago
If you like practical designs, you’ll probably love the upcoming Galaxy A54

If you like practical designs, you’ll probably love the upcoming Galaxy A54

The Galaxy A54 will continue Samsung's legacy of successful mid-range phones next year. As many of you probably know, the first renders revealing the Galaxy A54's design emerged earlier today. Although unofficial, these renders are supposedly based on real dimensions and specifications, which means they're relatively accurate. And from what I've seen so far, I […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Daily Deal: Galaxy Watch 5 is at its lowest price in recent memory

Daily Deal: Galaxy Watch 5 is at its lowest price in recent memory

The Galaxy Watch 5 is a fantastic smartwatch powered by Wear OS, boasting improved battery life and superior build quality backed by Sapphire Crystal Glass display protection. And would you believe it? The Galaxy Watch 5 LTE is now available for a lower price than the Bluetooth-only model. Through this Amazon deal (link to offer), […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Samsung offers tips on improving Galaxy Book 2 battery life

Samsung offers tips on improving Galaxy Book 2 battery life

The Galaxy Book 2 series has many qualities, but according to many reviews, battery life doesn't seem to be among them. It's average and doesn't help the Book 2 rise atop other Windows-powered laptops in this regard. Samsung appears to be aware of this shortcoming and recently published a 2-minute video containing tips on improving […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Pixel Fold displays from Samsung to have less in common with Z Fold 4

Pixel Fold displays from Samsung to have less in common with Z Fold 4

If you missed out on the first Google Pixel Fold leak from yesterday, you might want to check it out. Google's first foldable phone got unveiled in a handful of leaked official renders, and a few specifications, along with pricing and availability details, have also emerged. Samsung Display will play a part in making the […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 to have a diverse camera module supply chain

Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 to have a diverse camera module supply chain

Foldable phone fans can be sure that Samsung will continue its Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold legacy next year. The company will release the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5, possibly in Q3 2023, and reports suggest that Samsung is already making plans and changes throughout the supply chain. Samsung has supposedly […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago