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Quickly create GIFs using the camera on your Galaxy smartphone

Quickly create GIFs using the camera on your Galaxy smartphone

Do you like sharing GIFs on social media and messaging apps? Do you also like creating your own GIFs instead of just sharing what’s already available in the apps you use or the keyboard you type on? Galaxy smartphones offer several methods of creating GIF files. One of those involves swiping and holding the shutter […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 2 weeks ago
Galaxy A54 gets November 2024 update in several markets

Galaxy A54 gets November 2024 update in several markets

A new software update is rolling out to the Galaxy A54 this week in several markets, including the USA and many countries in Europe. This update brings the November 2024 security patch to the 2023 phone, along with stability and reliability improvements. Galaxy A54 November 2024 update getting wide global rollout The latest security patch […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 2 weeks ago
Fan of Chromebooks? The only AMOLED model is $100 off at Samsung

Fan of Chromebooks? The only AMOLED model is $100 off at Samsung

Last month, Samsung announced the lightest and thinnest Chromebook Plus in its class. The Galaxy Chromebook Plus then went on sale for $699, but now, it's getting a Black Friday deal. Samsung is selling the Galaxy Chromebook Plus for $599 after a $100 discount. The device sports a 15.6-inch FHD AMOLED display, an Intel Core […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 weeks ago
Samsung makes big changes to top leadership in hopes of growth

Samsung makes big changes to top leadership in hopes of growth

There was an expectation that Samsung would shake things up significantly in its annual personnel reshuffle that started earlier this time around. The company today announced a major leadership change as it seeks a return to growth, particularly in the lucrative semiconductor segment. The announced changes primarily focus on the semiconductor business. Samsung says that […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 weeks ago
Samsung drops Galaxy S24 FE prices even lower

Samsung drops Galaxy S24 FE prices even lower

A little over a week ago, Samsung launched a campaign to put the Galaxy S24 FE in the hands of more consumers by offering a $150 no-trade-in discount. Samsung now thinks those efforts were not enough and lowered the price barrier even more. The company has just launched a new and improved late Black Friday […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 weeks ago
Galaxy A33 and A34 pick up the elusive November 2024 security update

Galaxy A33 and A34 pick up the elusive November 2024 security update

The November 2024 security update for Galaxy devices hasn't had the smoothest rollout. Samsung has been unusually slow with bringing this month's security update to phones both new and old, but it seems the company is finally picking up the pace now that December is almost here. Today, the November update is rolling out to […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 2 weeks ago
One UI 6 Watch update reaches millions more Galaxy Watch 6 users

One UI 6 Watch update reaches millions more Galaxy Watch 6 users

The Galaxy Watch 6 exited the One UI 6 Watch beta testing period more than a month ago, and now, we're seeing the stable firmware hitting the smartwatch in more markets. Galaxy Watch 6 users in India are now getting the stable One UI 6 Watch update. Availability expands gradually, and Watch 6 users can […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 weeks ago
Checking for updates on your Galaxy phone and getting nothing? You’re not alone

Checking for updates on your Galaxy phone and getting nothing? You’re not alone

Have you been wondering why your Galaxy smartphone has not notified you of a new update this month and why there's nothing available even when you check for updates manually? Well, you're not alone. Samsung releases monthly security updates for several Galaxy smartphones, and it rolled out the November 2024 update for some devices at […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 2 weeks ago
Samsung may be preparing One UI 7.0 beta as a pre-Christmas gift

Samsung may be preparing One UI 7.0 beta as a pre-Christmas gift

The One UI 7.0 (Android 15) beta program could arrive a week or so before Christmas. The latest rumor about the One UI 7.0 beta release date comes from Tarun Vats on X (formerly Twitter) and paints a different story than another rumor from just a week ago. A few days back, a leaked roadmap […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 2 weeks ago
See the Galaxy S25 Ultra and some One UI 7.0 screenshots in new leak!

See the Galaxy S25 Ultra and some One UI 7.0 screenshots in new leak!

Leaks showing Samsung's upcoming phones and screenshots of the upcoming version of One UI running on those phones don't happen often, but on this rare occasion, that's exactly what has happened. Photos of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, along with screenshots of One UI 7.0 (Android 15) from the pictured phone, have been published on Reddit by user […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 2 weeks ago
Two Galaxy A56 upgrades that you should be excited about

Two Galaxy A56 upgrades that you should be excited about

The Galaxy A55 was a return to form for Samsung’s most premium mid-range smartphone lineup, and for the company’s mid-range Exynos chips. It brought substantial performance improvements over previous models and is the true successor to the Galaxy A52s, which previously held the title of the fastest and smoothest A-series Samsung phone. Excellent performance is […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 2 weeks ago
Now you can save $200 on Galaxy Ring with better trade-in deals

Now you can save $200 on Galaxy Ring with better trade-in deals

When Samsung first started accepting trade-ins for the Galaxy Ring two weeks ago, it offered a flat $100 discount to customers who had smart rings or smartwatches to exchange. Now, for a late Black Friday deal, Samsung has revised its trade-in prices for Galax Ring buyers in a way that helps smartwatch users. Instead of […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 weeks ago
Can’t get Daily Board to work on your Samsung TV? Try this

Can’t get Daily Board to work on your Samsung TV? Try this

Daily Board is a Samsung smart TV feature that lets you see information at a glance, write quick notes, and control smart devices. It's all done through widgets and might be the most One UI-looking element on Smart TVs since the Tizen 8 update rolled out. But what if you can't get it to work? […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 weeks ago
Updated Galaxy Wearable app says goodbye to hamburger menu

Updated Galaxy Wearable app says goodbye to hamburger menu

Samsung's Galaxy Wearable mobile app got a new coat of paint recently, reflecting the company's efforts to streamline the smartwatch software experience. Some things have changed drastically, while other elements are only mildly refreshed. Here are the main takeaways. The hamburger menu, which listed all the connected wearable Galaxy devices, has been removed. There's a […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 weeks ago
Samsung could bring foldable displays to portable gaming consoles

Samsung could bring foldable displays to portable gaming consoles

Handheld gaming consoles have probably never been more popular than they are today. Nintendo (re)opened the floodgates with the launch of the Switch console a few years ago, and now, even PC manufacturers want a piece of the portable gaming console market. Interestingly enough, even Samsung entertained the idea. A patent application filed at WIPO […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 weeks ago
Another new stock app icon for One UI 7 gets leaked

Another new stock app icon for One UI 7 gets leaked

A few weeks before the release of the One UI 7.0 beta update, Samsung has accidentally revealed the new app icon for one of its stock apps: Samsung Kids. One UI 7 brings a new app icon for Samsung Kids app The latest version (12.6.01.8) of the Samsung Kids app, which was recently uploaded to […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 weeks ago
Galaxy S24 and Ring get late Black Friday bundle deals

Galaxy S24 and Ring get late Black Friday bundle deals

Technically speaking, Black Friday is behind us. However, that hasn't stopped Samsung from launching new late Black Friday deals over the past two weeks. One of the latest hot Black Friday deals on Samsung's website involves the Galaxy S24 series. All three S24 variants are now available for lower prices. And for the first time, […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 weeks ago
New drawings show what Samsung’s XR headset could look like

New drawings show what Samsung’s XR headset could look like

It's been known for a while now that Samsung is working on an XR headset of its own that would rival the Apple Vision Pro. The company hasn't revealed much information about the device but it did confirm a while back that it's working with Qualcomm and Google on extended reality products. New drawings have […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 weeks ago
Instagram borrows live location sharing from WhatsApp

Instagram borrows live location sharing from WhatsApp

Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, keeps borrowing features from one app for another. In a new move, it has done the same by borrowing WhatsApp's live location-sharing feature for Instagram. Instagram now has Live Location Sharing feature Earlier today, Instagram announced that it is adding some new features to Instagram. The app is […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 weeks ago
Some senior execs get fired because Samsung’s had enough

Some senior execs get fired because Samsung’s had enough

Samsung's facing a lot of crises and the company has unable to chart a clear path forward, particularly in the semiconductor market, where its foundry is lagging behind, its next-gen memory products are struggling to compete against SK Hynix, and legacy products are under pressure from Chinese companies. The company does a significant employee reshuffle […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 weeks ago