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Koreans ditching Galaxy phones for iPhones over the gaming controversy

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?

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

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 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

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?

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
One UI 5.0 Beta 4 now rolling out to Galaxy S22 in Germany, India

One UI 5.0 Beta 4 now rolling out to Galaxy S22 in Germany, India

Yesterday, Samsung released the fourth One UI 5.0 beta update to the Galaxy S22 series in the US. Now, the update is also available in Germany and India. Unlike the third One UI 5.0 beta update, which brought major changes to lockscreen customization, the new update mostly includes bug fixes. The new software update has […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Google Home app coming soon to Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 5

Google Home app coming soon to Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 5

When Google teased the Pixel Watch at Google I/O 2022, the company announced that it would bring the Google Home app to Wear OS. The Pixel Watch finally made its debut yesterday, and with it, the Google Home app for Wear OS as well. However, there wasn’t any information available if the app is exclusive […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Samsung launches 55-inch Odyssey Ark gaming monitor in India

Samsung launches 55-inch Odyssey Ark gaming monitor in India

Samsung has launched the Odyssey Ark, its 55-inch flagship gaming monitor, in India at a price of INR 2,19,999 (around $2,698). The brand is offering an instant discount of INR 10,000 as well as a Samsung T7 2TB SSD worth INR 21,449 for free as an introductory offer, which brings down the effective price of […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
The US semiconductor export ban on China likely to affect Samsung

The US semiconductor export ban on China likely to affect Samsung

The Joe Biden administration in the US is increasing its restrictions on the Chinese semiconductor sector. This move apparently has triggered the worst fears in the minds of South Korean memory chipmakers—Samsung and SK Hynix—that the US government would cripple their China-based manufacturing businesses in its effort to halt China's rise. As per new reports […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Google’s new Security And Privacy hub is coming soon to your Samsung phone

Google’s new Security And Privacy hub is coming soon to your Samsung phone

Google launched the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro last night, alongside the Pixel Watch. The company also introduced a bunch of new software features for other Android devices. During the Pixel 7 launch event, Google talked about the new Security & Privacy hub that will keep your phones and tablets secure. The new Security & Privacy […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy S23 may launch in extremely limited number of colors

Galaxy S23 may launch in extremely limited number of colors

With the Pixel 7 launch out of the way, the technology industry is now focused on Samsung's next flagship smartphone series: Galaxy S23. The smartphones in the new lineup are expected to be unveiled early next year. While we will see a big jump in the specifications, the latest leak suggests that Samsung may launch […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Samsung expects its Q3 2022 profit to drop by 31.7%, its first profit drop in three years

Samsung expects its Q3 2022 profit to drop by 31.7%, its first profit drop in three years

Samsung Electronics announced its Q3 2022 preliminary earnings guidance today. The South Korean firm expects its consolidated revenue to be around KRW 76 trillion (around $) and its operating profit to be approximately KRW 10.8 trillion (around $). Although the company's revenue has increased by 2.73%, its operating profit has declined by 31.7% year-over-year. This […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Battery anxiety is surprisingly not a problem on this Samsung Galaxy phone

Battery anxiety is surprisingly not a problem on this Samsung Galaxy phone

Battery anxiety, or the fear of not having a working phone, affects lots of people out there in this day and age where everyone has a smartphone in their pocket. It's a condition that is technically called nomophobia (short for no mobile phobia) – seeing your phone's battery drop down to critical levels while you […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 2 years ago
It’s high time Sasmsung started public One UI 5.0 beta testing for its latest foldables

It’s high time Sasmsung started public One UI 5.0 beta testing for its latest foldables

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Z Flip 4 might not bring too big a list of upgrades over the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Z Flip 3, but still, the overall package you're getting for the asking prices is pretty compelling. Sadly, as we've complained before, one thing we would have […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 2 years ago
Daily Deal: Galaxy S22 price reduced by $100 temporarily

Daily Deal: Galaxy S22 price reduced by $100 temporarily

Even though its successor will be out in a few months, the Galaxy S22 remains a very capable device to possess, particularly due to its compact form factor, great specs and plentiful features. So when the opportunity arises to save a bit of money on the device, it's a no-brainer. The Galaxy S22 is a […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago
Google’s first foldable phone is M.I.A. but could go official in Q1 2023

Google’s first foldable phone is M.I.A. but could go official in Q1 2023

Google unveiled its new Pixel 7 smartphones today, but there was no mention of the company's first foldable phone. The so-called Pixel Notepad (tentative name) won't be coming to the market this year. But according to the most recent reports, Google hasn't given up on the idea of competing with Samsung in the foldable phone […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Google Pixel 7 revealed. Is it a threat to Samsung’s Galaxy S22?

Google Pixel 7 revealed. Is it a threat to Samsung’s Galaxy S22?

Google revealed its latest Pixel lineup of devices earlier today, including its first smartwatch and a couple of new Pixel smartphones. The Google Pixel 7 is somewhat comparable to the Galaxy S22 and the Galaxy S22+ flagships from Samsung, so you probably know what's coming next. We're taking a look at Google's latest device, with […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Z Flip 3 are about to hit their lowest prices in India to date

Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Z Flip 3 are about to hit their lowest prices in India to date

Samsung's previous-generation foldable phones, i.e., the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3, are about to become a whole lot more affordable in India thanks to the upcoming Flipkart Big Diwali Sale and Amazon's Great Indian Festival Sale. The two foldable phones will be reaching their lowest prices to date, starting later this […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Samsung’s Q3 profits could mark the company’s first YoY decline in years

Samsung’s Q3 profits could mark the company’s first YoY decline in years

Market watchers expect Samsung's profit in Q3 to drop 25% as chip sales continue to decline and consumer electronics demand dwindles. Analysts predict that Samsung is about to experience its first year-on-year quarterly decline in almost three years. Twentytwo market analysts cited by Refinitiv SmartEstimate (via Reuters) say that operating profit for Samsung likely dropped […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago