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Samsung has released the July 2022 security update to one more phone in the US. This time, the update has been released to the carrier-locked version of the Galaxy A42 5G. The smartphone could soon get the update in more countries as well. The new update has arrived to the Galaxy A42 5 G's carrier-locked […]
Samsung has been swiftly rolling out the July 2022 security patch to its smartphones and tablets. After the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy S21, and the Galaxy S22, other devices, including the Galaxy Tab Active Pro, have received the new security patch. The new security update for the Galaxy Tab Active Pro comes with firmware version […]
Samsung has released a new security update to the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10+ in South American countries and the US. The latest update is available in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and the US (carrier-locked models). In South American countries, the update comes with firmware version N97xFXXS8HVG1. In the US, the […]
The international version of the Galaxy S21 started getting the July 2022 security update a few days ago. Now, the carrier-unlocked version of the phone has started getting a new update in the US. The carrier-locked version of the phone could soon get the update as well. The new software update for the carrier-unlocked version […]
Samsung's Exynos chipsets have been problematic over the past few years due to poor design or an underwhelming fabrication process. Fed up with the string of poor performances, Samsung may switch to Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors for the Galaxy S23 series. According to noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Qualcomm will likely be the sole supplier of chipsets […]
We exclusively revealed a few days ago that the One UI 5.0 beta update will be released in the third week of July and that it will bring updates to speed and animations. Now, One UI 5.0 features and design have been leaked ahead of the official announcement. The folks over to 9To5Google were able […]
Multi-window, a.k.a. split-screen mode, is one of the most unique One UI features. Designed to boost productivity, it's becoming better with each One UI update. In theory, multi-window works best on larger screens, i.e., Galaxy tablets, the Galaxy Z Fold series, and devices like the Galaxy S22 Ultra. But the feature is also available on […]
Update: Samantha Fein, vice president of marketing and business development for SmartThings, has confirmed that “In the coming months, we hope to announce more details of an expanded partnership between Samsung SmartThings and Philips Hue that will provide enhanced music experiences.” Our report mentioned Philips Hue sync with TV content. The company has now clarified […]
Samsung is working on increasing the security of its Galaxy devices against state-level cyberattacks, and the company has allied with Microsoft and Google to achieve its goals. Galaxy devices are secured by layers such as Samsung Knox and Secure Folder. Knox is a hardware “vault” that contains sensitive user information like PINs and passwords. It […]
Over the past year or so, we came across a few reports suggesting that Samsung is trying to become a camera supplier for the world's largest EV (electric vehicle) manufacturer, Tesla. The Korean tech giant finally put an end to speculations today and confirmed that it is, indeed, in talks with Tesla. Samsung Electro-Mechanics says […]
Samsung Foundry and TSMC continue leading the duopoly on chipset manufacturing. In Q1 2022, TSMC had a shipment share of 69.9%, while Samsung Foundry captured a 30% share. However, in terms of advanced nodes used for smartphone chipset manufacturing, Samsung took the lead in Q1 with a 60% share. TSMC registered higher total shipments for […]
Samsung might soon release a new purple color for the Galaxy S22 Ultra and make it available as an online-exclusive option, at least in some markets. The Korean tech giant will release its existing online-only color options (Sky Blue, Red, and Graphite) for the Galaxy S22 Ultra in Indonesia within a week, as revealed by […]
Samsung Electronics is decreasing LCD TV panel orders from China's BOE. Some industry watchers believe that the Korean tech giant is deliberately distancing itself from BOE while increasing LCD panel orders from other suppliers, including CSOT, HKC, Sharp, and LG Display. Market research firm Omdia estimates that BOE's LCD TV panel share for Samsung Electronics […]
Samsung continues to improve the Expert RAW camera app. The upcoming update for the app has been detailed today. It brings a handful of new features that make the app even more useful. There's a bit of bad news for those who have been waiting for the app to arrive. While it was confirmed previously […]
Samsung started rolling out the July 2022 security update to its smartphones earlier this week. Within days, the company released the update to a dozen devices. In our new video, we tell you all about the new security update and a bit about the future of One UI as well. The July 2022 security patch, […]
Another Friday, another SamMobile Podcast is going live. The main topic for episode 14 is the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 smartwatch series. Or, more specifically, the detailed renders that popped up online a few days ago. In case you missed the news earlier this week, worry not. Here's another chance to catch up with […]
It seems that WhatsApp is quite busy developing some cool new features for its application. Recently, WhatsApp was spotted working on multiple features, including the ability to let you choose your avatar for video calls, the ability to extend the delete message for everyone's time duration, and even animated heart emojis for Android. Fast forward to now, WABetaInfo has […]
The Material You redesign, which was a part of the Android 12 OS, has already been applied to almost all Google apps on Android. Now as per 9To5Google, the Material You makeover for the Play Store is live for tablets and Chromebooks. But this is not the real makeover that the Play Store will get […]
Alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 4, and the Galaxy Watch 5, Samsung is also expected to unveil its next-generation flagship truly wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. Ahead of the official announcement, the design of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has been leaked in three color variants. 3D renders of […]
It feels as though Samsung's Exynos chipset division is digging itself into a deeper hole with every new SoC it develops. The Exynos 2200 was perhaps an even bigger disappointment than the Exynos 2100 despite the partnership with AMD, so maybe it's time for Samsung to step away for a while and go back to […]