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Galaxy S22 is now available in Bora Purple in India

Galaxy S22 is now available in Bora Purple in India

Earlier this year, Samsung launched the Galaxy S22 lineup in India. Back then, the Galaxy S22 was available in four colors: Green, Phantom Black, and Phantom White. A few months later, the Pink Gold version was launched. Now, the company has launched a new color variant of the phone: Bora Purple. This version was first […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy S21 FE gets better security and stability with October 2022 update

Galaxy S21 FE gets better security and stability with October 2022 update

The Galaxy S21 FE has joined the rest of the S21 series in getting the October 2022 security patch. It's the first non-flagship phone to receive the October update, and at the moment, it's rolling out for the SM-G990E variant in India. Other markets will presumably follow suit. The new update carries firmware version G990EXXU3CVI8. The […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
We checked over 100 old Samsung phones and found no swollen batteries

We checked over 100 old Samsung phones and found no swollen batteries

Earlier this week, we advised readers who may have old Galaxy phones lying around to check for swollen batteries. Together with our colleagues at GalaxyClub, we did the same and collectively verified over 100 Galaxy phones lying around in our office and drawers at home. The results are finally in, and they might surprise you. […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, S20 Ultra, and Z Fold 2 get Expert RAW app support

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, S20 Ultra, and Z Fold 2 get Expert RAW app support

Samsung's Expert RAW camera app debuted with support for the Galaxy S21 Ultra last year. Earlier this year, the app started supporting the Galaxy S22+ and the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The South Korean firm has now released a newer version of this app with support for three more smartphones. The company announced in the Samsung […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy S23 Ultra may use telephoto camera with sensor shift stabilization

Galaxy S23 Ultra may use telephoto camera with sensor shift stabilization

We spoke about the Galaxy S23 Ultra camera system this week and mentioned that although the phone will get an upgraded 200MP primary camera, the telephoto sensor will retain its 10MP resolution. But Samsung might upgrade the remaining sensors in different ways other than bumping up the pixel count. And now, new evidence suggests that […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy Z Fold 4 finally gets September 2022 security update after much delay

Galaxy Z Fold 4 finally gets September 2022 security update after much delay

Samsung's newest foldable phones—Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4—haven't been getting timely updates, at least compared to previous-generation and Galaxy S series devices. Today is the end of September, and the South Korean firm has released the September 2022 security update in the same month. The latest software update for the Galaxy […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
October 2022 security update rolling out to Galaxy S22 in Asia, Europe

October 2022 security update rolling out to Galaxy S22 in Asia, Europe

Yesterday, Samsung released the October 2022 security update to the Galaxy S21 series and the Galaxy S22 series. However, the update was only released in the US for carrier-locked and unlocked models. Now, more markets are getting the new update. The latest software update for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy Tab A8 gets Android 12 update in European countries

Galaxy Tab A8 gets Android 12 update in European countries

The Galaxy Tab A8, Samsung's affordable tablet that was launched last year, has started to get its next major software update. The device was launched with Android 11-based One UI 3 out of the box, and its LTE version is now getting the Android 12 update in various European countries. The Android 12-based One UI […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy S23’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset could have different specs

Galaxy S23’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset could have different specs

Earlier reports had claimed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset that could power the upcoming Galaxy S23 series has a 1+2+2+3 configuration. This would include one Cortex-X3 CPU core, two Cortex-A720 CPU cores, two Cortex-A710 CPU cores, and three Cortex-A510 CPU cores. However, the latest reports claim that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Xiaomi 12T Pro uses Samsung’s 200MP ISOCELL HP1 camera sensor

Xiaomi 12T Pro uses Samsung’s 200MP ISOCELL HP1 camera sensor

Xiaomi has announced that its upcoming flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 12T Pro, will use a 200MP camera sensor, most probably the ISOCELL HP1 from Samsung. The 200MP sensor was announced more than a year ago. However, the flagship camera sensor from the South Korean tech giant was not used in any smartphone for quite a […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Progessive Web Apps will now look more like native apps on your Windows Galaxy laptop

Progessive Web Apps will now look more like native apps on your Windows Galaxy laptop

Microsoft has released a new feature called Windows Control Overlay for Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems. Developers can use this to make their web apps look more in line with native apps. Progressive Web App (PWA) is a web app that is built using web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, but […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Google Calendar gets a new feature that announces event details verbally

Google Calendar gets a new feature that announces event details verbally

Google keeps adding new accessibility features to all of its products on a regular basis to make them easier to use for people with disabilities. In its latest attempt at it, the company has announced a new feature for the web version of Google Calendar, called Announce Shortcuts, to aid visually impaired people in getting […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Google Chrome for Android now correctly displays tab count

Google Chrome for Android now correctly displays tab count

Google is rolling out the Chrome 106 update, which brings some changes in the behavior of the tab counts. Previously, the number of tabs opened within a Tab Group was counted as one tab and shown on the right side of the Omnibox. Now, with the new update, the browser counts all opened tabs towards the […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Latest Galaxy S21 update fixes missing text bug on Verizon

Latest Galaxy S21 update fixes missing text bug on Verizon

There is some good news for Galaxy S21 owners on Verizon's network as an important update is now rolling out for their devices. There were several user reports that confirmed that after the September 2022 update, their devices weren't receiving text messages. This issue was quite widespread and was even reported by Galaxy S21 owners on T-Mobile. […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Samsung showcases its 98-inch Neo QLED TV with 5,000 nits brightness

Samsung showcases its 98-inch Neo QLED TV with 5,000 nits brightness

Last month, Samsung announced its 98-inch 4K Neo QLED TV, the QN100B, for the South Korean market. Now, the company has showcased that TV at the ongoing CEDIA Expo 2022 event in Dallas, Texas, in the US. It is the company's flagship 4K Neo QLED TV and offers unprecedented brightness levels for the best possible […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
I love how stable Samsung’s beta One UI updates tend to be these days

I love how stable Samsung’s beta One UI updates tend to be these days

Beta software often sends people running from fear of having to deal with bugs and issues that get in the way of their day-to-day life. And that's normal, because in this day and age when everyone wants their computers and mobile devices to “just work” (a saying Apple made famous a long time back), not […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 2 years ago
Samsung Music app now officially supports Android 13 and One UI 5.0

Samsung Music app now officially supports Android 13 and One UI 5.0

Any Galaxy user who's had the chance to try out the Android 13 and One UI 5.0 beta and uses the Samsung Music app for their music needs will know that the app already works on the new version of Android and One UI. Even then, Samsung Music is now getting an update that adds […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 2 years ago
Daily Deal: Galaxy Buds 2 are a steal at 31% regular price

Daily Deal: Galaxy Buds 2 are a steal at 31% regular price

The Galaxy Buds 2 are among the best Samsung earbuds given their highly versatile nature and great sound quality. So if an opportunity appears to pick up a pair at a great price, you definitely shouldn't pass it out. Our Galaxy Buds 2 review highlights everything that's great about these nifty little earbuds. They provide […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago
Google is retiring Stadia, and not just from the Samsung Gaming Hub

Google is retiring Stadia, and not just from the Samsung Gaming Hub

Stadia is joining Google's long list of services that the company has discontinued over the years. Google announced today that it is pulling the plug on its cloud-based gaming service, Stadia. Samsung smart TV customers who access Stadia through the Gaming Hub will have until the beginning of 2023 to get as much value as […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Samsung is bringing self-driving delivery robots to golf courses

Samsung is bringing self-driving delivery robots to golf courses

Samsung Welstory — the company's food distribution arm — is ready to bring fully autonomous deliveries to golf courses in South Korea. The company partnered with South Korean self-driving and software company Neubility to bring the Neubie self-driving robot to golf courses in the domestic market. The companies hope that by bringing smart technologies to […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago