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Here are a couple more changes introduced by One UI 5.0 beta 2

Here are a couple more changes introduced by One UI 5.0 beta 2

The second One UI 5.0 beta update went live yesterday, and with it came a lengthy changelog featuring new additions, bug fixes, and a couple of known issues. Nevertheless, a few UI changes went by unmentioned, so without further ado, here's what else you can expect once you update to the latest beta version. With […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Samsung may be working on a dual-screen phone with transparent display

Samsung may be working on a dual-screen phone with transparent display

The land of unusual ideas that may never materialize is vast. In it, we found an intriguing patent application from Samsung Electronics on a ‘candy-bar' smartphone equipped with a second, rear-facing transparent display. Smartphones with secondary rear-facing panels aren't entirely new, but Samsung's approach described in this recent patent application has some unique characteristics. The […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
European Galaxy A53 5G variant gets August 2022 security update

European Galaxy A53 5G variant gets August 2022 security update

A few weeks ago, Samsung released the August 2022 security update to the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A53. Yesterday, the US variant of the Galaxy A53 received the security update. Now, the European version is getting the new software. The latest software update for the Galaxy A53 5G (SM-A536B) comes with firmware version A536BXXU3AVGA. […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Samsung says it will keep using AMD GPUs for future Exynos chips

Samsung says it will keep using AMD GPUs for future Exynos chips

When Samsung announced that it was collaborating with AMD for mobile GPUs, expectations were high. Samsung's Xclipse 920 GPU, based on AMD's RDNA2 architecture, arrived with the Exynos 2200. However, it didn't meet the high expectations that many had from it. Even as the fate of Samsung's high-end Exynos chipsets hangs in the balance, the […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago
Expected One UI 5.0 public release date for Galaxy S22 series revealed

Expected One UI 5.0 public release date for Galaxy S22 series revealed

It's been a couple of weeks since Samsung launched the One UI 5.0 beta program. Earlier this week, the company started rolling out the One UI 5.0 beta 2 to the Galaxy S22 series. It's yet to expand the program to other eligible devices. While that will happen in due course, a new rumor suggests […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago
Samsung boss may visit the US to boost semiconductor ties

Samsung boss may visit the US to boost semiconductor ties

The current administration in the United States has a stated goal of making the country a major player in the global semiconductor industry. To that end, billions of dollars have been earmarked for investment and collaboration with existing players. As one of the leading semiconductor manufacturers, this provides incredible opportunities for Samsung. The company is […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago
WhatsApp may revamp the group chats layout with future update

WhatsApp may revamp the group chats layout with future update

The last few months have been quite busy for WhatsApp, as it is playing catchup in most departments with the rival messaging platforms. Most of the new features, that are under testing or development have been based around group chats. WhatsApp pushed the Communities feature this week for beta testers, and now there is a […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
While Google Duo is gone, its icon makes a surprising return

While Google Duo is gone, its icon makes a surprising return

Well, the latest Google news is quite amusing, to say the least. Google, with a new update, has brought back the Google Duo's iconic blue icon, giving users another way to enjoy the Meet-Duo experience on Android. Due to this, there are now two ways to open the same application. Google scrapped Duo and deemed […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Video: Samsung showcases what goes behind making foldable phones

Video: Samsung showcases what goes behind making foldable phones

Samsung is the undisputed king when it comes to commercially available foldable smartphones. Its Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold series are arguably the most practical foldable smartphones, one can purchase and can be recommended to anyone looking out for a premium foldable phone. Samsung recently launched the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Samsung is reportedly testing next-gen Google Tensor, Exynos 1380 chipsets

Samsung is reportedly testing next-gen Google Tensor, Exynos 1380 chipsets

It is widely known that Samsung is helping Google build a Tensor lineup of chipsets for smartphones, tablets, and more. The first-generation Tensor processor, used in the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro, is a modified version of the Exynos 2100. Now, the company is testing a couple of new chipsets, one of which […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Samsung SDI boss meets US officials to discuss its car battery joint venture with Stellantis

Samsung SDI boss meets US officials to discuss its car battery joint venture with Stellantis

Last year, Samsung SDI announced that it is entering a joint venture with carmaker Stellantis to set up an EV battery plant in the US. Now, the South Korean firm's officials met a delegation of officials from the US to discuss the joint venture further. Samsung SDI President and CEO Yoonho Choi met a delegation […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 4 go on sale in over 40 countries starting today

Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 4 go on sale in over 40 countries starting today

Two weeks after unveiling the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and the Galaxy Z Fold 4, the two foldable smartphones are now available in over 40 countries worldwide. These smartphones offer the best to those planning to upgrade to a foldable phone experience. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 and the Galaxy Z Fold 4 are available […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy Z Fold 4 will get more competition from Vivo next month

Galaxy Z Fold 4 will get more competition from Vivo next month

Samsung is not the only brand that planned to release foldable smartphones this year. Xiaomi launched the MIX Fold 2 just one day after the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 4, and OnePlus, OPPO, and Vivo are expected to launch new foldable phones in the coming months. Vivo is bringing a refreshed version of […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
If Samsung keeps this up, Galaxy Z Flip’s popularity may crash

If Samsung keeps this up, Galaxy Z Flip’s popularity may crash

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is shaping up to be a fantastic foldable phone, and early pre-order figures in South Korea seemingly prove its quality and appeal. It's a great all-around device with many attractive characteristics, not to mention a bonkers flip phone design. But although the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is almost perfect in […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
What’s new in Samsung’s One UI 5.0 beta 2 update for the Galaxy S22?

What’s new in Samsung’s One UI 5.0 beta 2 update for the Galaxy S22?

The second One UI 5.0 beta firmware update for the Galaxy S22 series is finally rolling out. Samsung began seeding the update in India earlier today, and beta testers can identify this release by the firmware version ending “ZVHK.” Interested in finding what's new in this latest Android 13-based One UI 5.0 beta version for […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Samsung releases One UI 5.0 Beta 2 update in the UK and other markets

Samsung releases One UI 5.0 Beta 2 update in the UK and other markets

A couple of weeks ago, Samsung released the first One UI 5.0 beta update to the Galaxy S22 series in Germany, South Korea, and the US. It wasn't available in other markets where the company usually releases One UI beta updates. The company corrected that today by releasing the update in India and the UK. […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
New Expert RAW update adds Galaxy Z Fold 4 support and Custom Presets

New Expert RAW update adds Galaxy Z Fold 4 support and Custom Presets

Samsung's Expert RAW app for mobile photography enthusiasts is getting a new update with various improvements and expanded support. Expert RAW version 2.0.00.3 now works with Samsung's latest foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 4, improves image quality, and gives more control to the user. The version number of the app specific to the Galaxy […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Samsung and Bill Gates are revolutionizing the way you poop

Samsung and Bill Gates are revolutionizing the way you poop

This might seem like a weird headline but it's actually the result of a long collaborative effort between Samsung and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Samsung announced today that it has completed a project started in collaboration with the foundation in response to the Reinvent the Toilet Challenge. Samsung's answer to the challenge is […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago
Samsung is giving smart TV owners free Apple TV+ for three months

Samsung is giving smart TV owners free Apple TV+ for three months

It was back in 2019 when the Apple TV app was released for Samsung smart TVs. It enables users to access the Apple TV+ streaming service. A rare move indeed, but since Samsung doesn't have a competing TV streaming service, it doesn't mind providing customers who own its TVs with access to Apple's. The company […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago
Samsung to make major increase in QD-OLED production this year

Samsung to make major increase in QD-OLED production this year

Samsung Display's impressive QD-OLED panels have taken the world by storm ever since Samsung launched products featuring the next-gen display technology. As demand for these products picks up, the conglomerate's display affiliate is now looking to make a major production increase. A new report out of South Korea highlights that Samsung Display will be increasing […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago