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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
Galaxy Note 10 Lite has received the October 2022 security update

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
[Samsung statement] BREAKING: A missile may have hit Samsung’s Ukraine R&D office in Europe

[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

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

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 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 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

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

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?

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 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