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December 2022 security update reaches Galaxy S20 FE’s Snapdragon 4G version

December 2022 security update reaches Galaxy S20 FE’s Snapdragon 4G version

While the Galaxy S20 FE has just started getting the Android 13 update in the US, the international version received the Android update a few weeks ago, along with the November 2022 security update. Now, Samsung is updating the Snapdragon 4G version of the Galaxy S20 FE with the December 2022 security patch. The latest […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
There could finally be a solid Google Maps alternative on Android

There could finally be a solid Google Maps alternative on Android

Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Tom Tom have joined forces to develop a new maps service with what seems to be a motive to challenge Google's stranglehold in the mapping world. The new initiative is called Overture Maps Foundation and will be hosted by The Linux Foundation. Data will be sourced from multiple sources The new […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Why Samsung should be on your Christmas tech gifts 2022 list

Why Samsung should be on your Christmas tech gifts 2022 list

It's time to cross things off your Christmas tech gifts 2022 list since the big day is less than a week away. There's still plenty of time to place your orders for gifts to reach your loved ones before the holidays. Since so much of our lives now revolve around technology, new gadgets make for […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago
A new TV is here to challenge Samsung’s outdoor TV, The Terrace

A new TV is here to challenge Samsung’s outdoor TV, The Terrace

In 2020, Samsung launched The Terrace, a TV that you can use outdoors, such as by the pool, in a garden, or, as its name suggests, on a terrace. It has the ability to withstand the elements of nature. So far, we haven’t seen many TVs, especially from well-known brands, that could compete with The […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy S20 FE gets Android 13 (One UI 5.0) in the US

Galaxy S20 FE gets Android 13 (One UI 5.0) in the US

While the Galaxy S20 FE started getting the Android 13 update a few weeks ago, it was limited to the non-US markets. Today, Samsung has started rolling out the Android 13 update to the Galaxy S20 FE 5G in the US. The carrier-locked version of the Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781U) has started getting the […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Beware of this Android malware that steals banking credentials from your phone

Beware of this Android malware that steals banking credentials from your phone

Update: A Google spokesperson has reached out with the following comment: “Google Play Protect checks Android devices with Google Play Services for potentially harmful apps from other sources. Users are protected by Google Play Protect, which blocks these identified malicious apps on Android devices.” Experts at Group-IB, ThreatFabric, and Cyble have found a new Android […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Samsung’s smartphone revenue witnesses a dip in Q3 2022

Samsung’s smartphone revenue witnesses a dip in Q3 2022

It has been a pretty rough year for the technology sector, especially the smartphone market. Factors such as massive layoffs and economic downturns in several regions of the world have pushed people to stick with their current phones instead of buying new ones. Well, the impact of this can be seen in the global handset […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Samsung equips France with Europe’s largest circular LED signage

Samsung equips France with Europe’s largest circular LED signage

Samsung has a knack for doing things big and bold. It recently installed the largest indoor LED Cube in all of Europe in the Swiss Life Arena. Now, France is getting a similar treatment, as the South Korean electronics giant has installed Europe's largest circular LED signage at the Futuroscope theme park in Poitiers, France. […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Pokemon-themed accessories unveiled for Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Z Flip 4, Watch 5

Pokemon-themed accessories unveiled for Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Z Flip 4, Watch 5

A few days after launching Star Wars-themed accessories for its mobile devices, Samsung unveiled Pokemon-themed accessories for some of its products. The company will bring these accessories to Singapore first before expanding their availability to more markets. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will get the Poke Ball Cover which is priced at SGD 58 (around […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Grab the Galaxy A53 for just $99.99 with the Boost Mobile unlimited plan

Grab the Galaxy A53 for just $99.99 with the Boost Mobile unlimited plan

The holiday season is finally here, and there are already a bunch of deals available from Samsung that you can grab. You can check out our Holiday 2022 Gift Guide to select the best smartphone, tablet, watch, and other accessories for this festive season. Well, that's not it. One of the best wireless carriers, Boost […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Google enables Matter on all Android devices, including Samsung’s

Google enables Matter on all Android devices, including Samsung’s

In a new post on its blog, Google has announced that Android, Google Home, and Google nest devices are now Matter-enabled. Some of the devices to get Matter support include Google Home, Google Home Mini, Nest Hub Max, Nest Hub (1st and 2nd gen), Nest Mini, Nest Audio, and Nest Wi-Fi Pro. While the devices […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Google’s lost device tracking system to finally be as effective as Samsung’s

Google’s lost device tracking system to finally be as effective as Samsung’s

Google is working on upgrading the Find My Device service with the ability for people to locate a lost or stolen device even when it's not connected to the internet. The clue pointing towards this feature was found in Google System Update's changelog for December 2022. It states, “Find My Device now supports encrypted last-known-location […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip could be used on all Galaxy S23 models

Overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip could be used on all Galaxy S23 models

2022 was a good year for Samsung fans who prefer Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips on the company's flagships. The Galaxy S22 series launched with a Snapdragon chip (the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1) in pretty much all regions other than Europe, and in 2023, Samsung could exclusively use a Snapdragon chip on the Galaxy S23 lineup, even […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 2 years ago
Another way Samsung’s 2023 mid-range and flagship phones will look similar

Another way Samsung’s 2023 mid-range and flagship phones will look similar

Leaks showing us renders of some of Samsung's 2023 phones have revealed that the company might be going for a more consistent design across its mid-range and flagship smartphones. The back is where the similarities are expected to be most noticeable. The flagship Galaxy S23 series and mid-rangers like the Galaxy A54 and the Galaxy […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 2 years ago
Daily Deal: Galaxy Watch 4 is down to just $169.99

Daily Deal: Galaxy Watch 4 is down to just $169.99

The Galaxy Watch 4 is Samsung's first Wear OS-powered smartwatch. Since it runs Android, there are far more apps available for the device compared to Samsung's previous smartwatches. The company has also equipped it with plenty of health and fitness tracking features. We highlighted in our Galaxy Watch 4 review that its capability to measure […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago
Google’s latest acquisition could make Galaxy Watches even more efficient

Google’s latest acquisition could make Galaxy Watches even more efficient

Google improved Wear OS immensely when it collaborated with Samsung. It looks like the company wants to improve Wear OS even further. It has acquired KoruLab, a Finland-based company that has expertise in making user interfaces for smartwatches (and low-power devices like wearables and IoTs) that run smoothly even with limited resources and consume extremely […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Samsung focusing on development of special OLED panels for future iPads

Samsung focusing on development of special OLED panels for future iPads

Samsung has been supplying OLED panels to Apple since the first Apple Watch ever came out. Since then, it has broadened the supply of OLED panels for iPhones. Now, it is being reported that the South Korean firm will start offering its OLED panels for future iPads. According to a report from TheElec, Samsung Display […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Samsung’s profit could nosedive in Q4 2022, and 2023 isn’t looking any better

Samsung’s profit could nosedive in Q4 2022, and 2023 isn’t looking any better

Samsung will soon face some tough times. Global investment and banking firm Goldman Sachs has estimated Samsung Electronics' Q4 2022 operating profit to be around KRW 5.8 trillion (~$4.5 billion). Earlier, the investment banking company had estimated the company’s operating profit in the same quarter to be KRW 7.8 trillion (~$6 billion). The latest projection […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy S23 launch date may have been revealed

Galaxy S23 launch date may have been revealed

Over the past few weeks, it has been widely reported that Samsung could unveil its next flagship smartphone series in the first half of February 2023. However, the actual launch date has been a mystery. Now, the actual Galaxy S23 launch date may have been revealed. According to tipster IceUniverse (@UniverseIce), Samsung has set the […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
New Galaxy A33 5G update brings Maintenance mode, November security patch

New Galaxy A33 5G update brings Maintenance mode, November security patch

Samsung has swiftly rolled out the December 2022 security update to most of its smartphones. However, some Galaxy phones haven't been getting the same attention from the company. For example, the Galaxy A33 5G is getting the November 2022 security update a month late than the ideal timing. The latest software update for the Galaxy […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago