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The highest-paid Samsung exec in 2021 isn’t who you’d think it is

The highest-paid Samsung exec in 2021 isn’t who you’d think it is

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 […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Samsung TV Plus now offers you a whole lot of new content

Samsung TV Plus now offers you a whole lot of new content

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, […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy Buds Pro and Buds 2 have guaranteed Samsung’s success last year

Galaxy Buds Pro and Buds 2 have guaranteed Samsung’s success last year

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 […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Living life with Samsung DeX exclusively, part 1: The journey begins

Living life with Samsung DeX exclusively, part 1: The journey begins

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 […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
The next Galaxy Watch may offer even better health tracking

The next Galaxy Watch may offer even better health tracking

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 […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Some more Galaxy Z Fold 4 concept images revealed, hint at an improved design

Some more Galaxy Z Fold 4 concept images revealed, hint at an improved design

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 […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
What is Samsung Free and why is it on my Galaxy device?

What is Samsung Free and why is it on my Galaxy device?

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 […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy S22 update that removes performance limit in games is here!

Galaxy S22 update that removes performance limit in games is here!

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 […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 2 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A12 was the best-selling Android smartphone in 2021

Samsung Galaxy A12 was the best-selling Android smartphone in 2021

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. […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Xiaomi Mi 12 Ultra could debut with a Sony sensor instead of a Samsung sensor

Xiaomi Mi 12 Ultra could debut with a Sony sensor instead of a Samsung sensor

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 […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Android 12 goodness finally comes to Galaxy A71 with new update

Android 12 goodness finally comes to Galaxy A71 with new update

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 […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Samsung brings limited-edition Alex Proba art to Bespoke home appliances

Samsung brings limited-edition Alex Proba art to Bespoke home appliances

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 […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Samsung ships more phones with LCD displays than OLED amid global component shortage

Samsung ships more phones with LCD displays than OLED amid global component shortage

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 […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 years ago
Daily Deal: Get Samsung’s 10,000mAh portable wireless charger for less

Daily Deal: Get Samsung’s 10,000mAh portable wireless charger for less

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 […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A13

Samsung Galaxy A13

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 […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Here’s the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra unboxing you’ve all been waiting for

Here’s the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra unboxing you’ve all been waiting for

We featured the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra in our first hands-on video at Unpacked 2022 one month ago on this day, but our review unit has yet to arrive. So, right around MWC 2022, we've decided to take matters into our own hands and ordered a Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. That device has now arrived, […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Checkout the features you can enjoy by being in the Galaxy ecosystem

Checkout the features you can enjoy by being in the Galaxy ecosystem

We have all heard a lot about how being in the Apple ecosystem, provides seamless integration with other Apple devices. But not many are fans of Apple products. So, if you love Android, Samsung also offers the same seamless integration with its other Galaxy products. In an official newsroom post, Samsung explained how owning multiple […]

  • By Sagar Naresh
  • 2 years ago
Samsung has already unveiled the Galaxy M23 and M33 5G without fanfare

Samsung has already unveiled the Galaxy M23 and M33 5G without fanfare

The Galaxy M23 5G and M33 5G have entered into the final stretch. Although these two budget phones are not yet available for purchase, Samsung is seemingly planning to change this soon. Official press renders and specifications were quietly revealed by Samsung a few days ago, leaving very little left to uncover for whenever the […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 years ago
Samsung ‘flattered’ by new green iPhone color

Samsung ‘flattered’ by new green iPhone color

Yesterday's Apple event was host to some mind-blowing announcements, such as the Mac Studio and its monstrous M1 Ultra SoC. Others, like the iPhone SE 2022 and the new iPhone 13 colorways, were less eventful. Nonetheless, Samsung's official Twitter handle was quite amused at the new green iPhone 13. The dig is obviously based on […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 2 years ago
Galaxy M53 5G benchmark listing reveals MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset

Galaxy M53 5G benchmark listing reveals MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset

Samsung has a whole host of mid-range and entry-level smartphones that it needs to refresh for 2022. The Galaxy M series is an important one. It competes at the lower end of the price spectrum, enabling Samsung to counter the onslaught of Chinese OEMs. The company is working on a successor to the Galaxy M52 […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 2 years ago