SamMobile has affiliate and sponsored partnerships. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn a commission.
A couple of weeks ago, Samsung started rolling out the March 2022 security update, and the Galaxy S22 series was the first to get it. Now, the South Korean firm has started rolling out the new security update to the Galaxy S10 Lite. The latest software update for the Galaxy S10 Lite comes with firmware […]
Many of Samsung's recent high-end devices don't have a 3.5mm headphone jack anymore. So your only option is to use a pair of wireless earbuds. However, there are still a lot of Samsung devices that still have a headphone jack. If you've misplaced the pair that came in the box or if they've just worn […]
Introduction Samsung announced the Galaxy A23 on the same day as its cheaper sibling, i.e., the Galaxy A13. It's a sequel to last year's Galaxy A22 and, likewise, lacks 5G connectivity, but it's not a complete upgrade in every area. Some features were downgraded from last year, while others have improved. Design Build quality was […]
A new Linux exploit that leaves select Android 12 devices vulnerable to remote attacks was discovered recently by security researcher Max Kellermann. Dubbed ‘Dirty Pipe,' or CVE-2022-0847, the security flaw affects recent versions of the Linux kernel and appears to leave devices like the Galaxy S22 and Pixel 6 vulnerable. A few developers have shown […]
Samsung has only recently shaken up its smartphone lineup. For many years, it followed a predictable pattern. You'd get two new Galaxy S flagships in the first half of the year. They would be followed by a single Galaxy Note device in the second half. The company was able to maintain this balance very well. […]
DJ Koh was the highest-paid Samsung executive last year, at least, on the face of it. The former chief of Samsung's mobile business took home 11.8 billion won ($9.63 million) in 2021, including 4.04 billion won ($3.3 million) worth of bonuses and a retirement pay of 6.43 billion won ($5.2 million) as he stepped down […]
The free TV service from Samsung, Samsung TV Plus, has secured multiple partnerships with influential production houses to bring exclusive shows, and channels for its users. In an official newsroom post, Samsung has revealed that Samsung TV Plus users will get 24/7 access to some popular TV shows such as American Idol 2022, Hell's Kitchen, […]
Samsung's position in the wearable TWS (True Wireless Stereo) market improved last year compared to 2020, while Apple — the segment's leader — lost roughly 5% market share, reveals a new paper from Counterpoint Research. In 2021, the TWS market as a whole grew 24% year-on-year in terms of sales and 25% in value. Samsung […]
Samsung DeX is one of the most unique One UI features and arguably unparalleled in the world of Android apps that attempt to deliver a desktop-like experience on mobile. With the company announcing its first Ultra-branded tablet earlier this year, i.e., the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, the DeX platform is seemingly becoming more important than […]
The Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic are the best Wear OS smartwatches in the market right now, thanks to great designs, faster chips, excellent displays, and some unique features (like body fat composition measurement). However, Samsung might not rest on its laurels as it will reportedly improve its next-generation smartwatch even […]
Now that Samsung has launched the Galaxy S22 series worldwide, the rumor mill's focus has shifted to the company's upcoming devices. A few days ago, the first possible image of the Galaxy Z Fold 4 was revealed. Today, a few more concept images of the foldable phone have been published. Tipster Waqar Khan (@WaqarKhanHD) has […]
We've seen a lot of users asking what is Samsung Free and where did it come from, particularly after they update their device to One UI 3.0. It has quietly slipped under the radar. That's why most people are taken by surprise when they find it for the first time on their device. A lot […]
Samsung has been slowing down its phones in the name of battery efficiency and thermal management for a few years. Games didn't run as well as they could because the performance of the CPU and GPU was limited through the Game Optimization Service and Samsung's Game Booster app that run in the background, and it […]
Counterpoint Research is back with another research report. This time around, it has revealed its list of the top 10 best-selling smartphones in 2021. Apple has topped this list with its vanilla iPhone 12, but there is good news for Samsung as well. Notably, the Samsung Galaxy A12 was the best-selling Android smartphone in 2021. […]
New leaks suggest that the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 12 Ultra flagship phone could come with a new Sony camera sensor and may ditch the Samsung camera sensor found on the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. The latest information by Digital Chat Station on Weibo (via GSMArena), suggests that the Mi 12 Ultra could come with a […]
Samsung started updating its high-end smartphones and tablets with Android 12 in November 2021. Its mid-range devices started getting the new Android version towards the start of this year. Now, the company has released the Android 12 update to the Galaxy A71. The latest software update for the Galaxy A71, which comes with firmware version […]
Samsung has been focusing on customizable consumer electronics and home appliances over the past couple of years. With its lifestyle TVs (like The Frame and The Serif) and Bespoke lineup of home appliances, the company offers customers a way to arrange and customize their appliances the way they like and suit their interiors. Now, the […]
Samsung sold more smartphones in 2021 compared to 2020. However, the company faced a lot of component shortages and supply chain issues, leading to increased manufacturing costs. Now, it is being reported that the company shipped more phones with LCD displays than OLED screens. According to a new report from market research firm Omdia, Samsung […]
In the market for a new power bank? Look no further than Samsung's 10,000mAh super fast 25W portable wireless charger. This is a bonafide power bank with enough capacity to charge your device a couple of times over. When you plug in your phone to the USB-C port, this power bank can charge it quickly […]
Introduction A few months after Samsung announced the Galaxy A13 5G in December 2021, the company followed up with a second announcement for a 4G variant of the device. Therefore, the Galaxy A13 4G was quietly announced in March 2022 as one of the company's most affordable Android smartphones of the year. The 4G model […]