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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Fan Edition)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Fan Edition)

Introduction When Samsung launched the Galaxy S20 FE, it confirmed that a new “Fan Edition” variant will be released every year. The Galaxy S21 FE should have come out in 2020 but it didn't. The chip shortage was said to be one of the reasons why it was delayed. Samsung has ultimately launched the Galaxy […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21

Samsung Galaxy S21

Introduction Much like its predecessor, the Galaxy S20, the Galaxy S21 is the smallest of the 2021 Samsung flagship trio. It's also the cheapest of all the models included in this series even though it's not a cheap phone by any stretch of the imagination. Its impressive specs make the Galaxy S21 a robust smartphone […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21+

Samsung Galaxy S21+

Introduction The Galaxy S21+ strikes a balancing act between the Galaxy S21 and the Galaxy S21 Ultra. It shares many of its specs and features with the base Galaxy S21 model but has enough differences and extra features to justify the higher price tag. Customers who prefer the absolute best of what Samsung has to […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago

How to wipe cache partition on the Samsung Galaxy S21

There are many ways to troubleshoot the problems that your Galaxy S21 series phone may be facing. Wiping the cache partition is one of them. It's a simple process with a few steps that work exactly the same on all devices in this series. How does a cache partition wipe help? Your phone stores a […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago
Recycled materials aren’t as critical in the Galaxy S22 as you may think

Recycled materials aren’t as critical in the Galaxy S22 as you may think

Samsung left no stone unturned at Unpacked 2022 and revealed everything there was to know about the new Galaxy S22 flagship. Including the fact that it contains new materials originating from recycled fishing nets and PCM (Post-Consumer Material). The original announcement regarding Samsung's latest ‘Galaxy for the Planet' program left some customers scratching their heads, […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago

How to do a hard reset on the Samsung Galaxy S21

Most users don't normally need to hard reset their devices frequently. However, sometimes, it does become necessary to perform this procedure. It's simple enough and the steps are easy to follow. The steps work exactly the same on all Galaxy S21 series devices. What is a hard reset and why is it useful? A hard […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Introduction Samsung has kept the “Ultra” branding reserved for its top-tier flagships since last year. When it emerged that the Galaxy S21 series will get an Ultra model as well, it immediately became clear that it would be a top-of-the-line device. It takes the baton from the Galaxy S20 Ultra. The company is committed to […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago

How to boot into recovery/download mode on Galaxy S21 series

There might be situations where you need to boot your Galaxy S21 series device in recovery or download mode. This menu doesn't come up by default. There are a few short steps that you need to perform in order to boot the device in recovery mode. What is Recovery/Download mode? The recovery mode is a […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago
Galaxy Watch 4 update doesn’t play nice with some older watch faces

Galaxy Watch 4 update doesn’t play nice with some older watch faces

A few days ago, the Galaxy Watch 4 received what is arguably its most significant software update so far. It added a laundry list of features, including new watch faces, better sleep tracking, and more. However, a Reddit user has discovered (via Android Police) that it breaks an essential feature in the process. The latest […]

  • By Anil Ganti
  • 3 years ago
Fear spiders? Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra commercial is here to help

Fear spiders? Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra commercial is here to help

Do you suffer from Arachnophobia, otherwise known as fear of spiders? Well, Samsung's new Galaxy S22 Ultra video commercial might help you overcome it. The video features a cute spider that falls in love with the South Korean firm's latest flagship. The new advertisement shows a pet spider accidentally glancing at a Galaxy S22 Ultra poster […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Samsung ups Galaxy S22 part production anticipating high demand

Samsung ups Galaxy S22 part production anticipating high demand

With the ongoing component shortage here to stay for a while, it'll be tricky for Samsung to ensure a steady supply of Galaxy S22s. Samsung Electronics' CEO personally inspected the company's manufacturing facilities in Vietnam to make sure that there are enough units in the market. Samsung wants to ensure that there are enough Galaxy […]

  • By Anil Ganti
  • 3 years ago
Galaxy S22 ‘Bridgerton’ skit brought up something I’ve tried hard to forget

Galaxy S22 ‘Bridgerton’ skit brought up something I’ve tried hard to forget

The last in-person Unpacked event was held in San Francisco back in February 2020. The world shut down soon after that and Samsung has only done virtual launch events since then. Things can get a bit boring so one can't fault Samsung for trying something different. However, the short ‘Bridgerton' skit that Samsung had played […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago
Galaxy Watch 4 will get software updates for four years!

Galaxy Watch 4 will get software updates for four years!

During the Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event yesterday, Samsung announced that it would release four major Android OS updates to its recently-released high-end smartphones and tablets. Now, the company has announced a similar update strategy for its new smartwatches. The South Korean firm has revealed that its Wear OS 3-based smartwatches with One UI Watch will […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Check out the official Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra user manual

Check out the official Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra user manual

The Galaxy S22 series was unveiled yesterday at Samsung's virtual Unpacked event. All three models – the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra were made official. Now it comes down to actually selling the device. Initial responses appear to be good. Samsung's website actually crashed not long after pre-orders opened. That would suggest […]

  • By Daniel van Dorp
  • 3 years ago
Samsung dropped out of top smartwatch brands in India last year

Samsung dropped out of top smartwatch brands in India last year

Samsung makes some of the best smartwatches for Android smartphones. However, its smartwatch market share dropped in India in 2021 as local brands soared. Even Apple's market share fell, mainly owing to the rise in demand for cheaper smartwatches. According to the latest data from Counterpoint Research, Samsung had a 6% share in India's smartwatch […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Android 12 One UI 4.1 features explained by Samsung in new video

Android 12 One UI 4.1 features explained by Samsung in new video

Samsung unveiled a handful of new devices yesterday at its virtual Unpacked event. The Galaxy S22 trio has been made official. We now know everything there is to know about the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Samsung also unveiled the new Galaxy Tab S8 models at the event. All of these […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago
Galaxy Tab S8 vs Tab S7: A decent sequel that makes a promise to Android 16

Galaxy Tab S8 vs Tab S7: A decent sequel that makes a promise to Android 16

One and a half years have passed since Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab S7 series, and Samsung is now ready to bring a new generation of flagship tablets to the market under the Galaxy Tab S8 label. Have things changed that much over the past 16 months? Let's find out. Galaxy Tab S8 vs Tab […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
Galaxy Tab S8+ vs Tab S7+: Faster chipset in a stronger body and more

Galaxy Tab S8+ vs Tab S7+: Faster chipset in a stronger body and more

The Galaxy Tab S8 series is finally official after today's big unveiling at Unpacked 2022. It's not like there was much left to reveal after the sea of prior leaks, but at least we now have official confirmation straight from Samsung, which means it's time to take a look at the New versus the Old […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
Galaxy S22 vs Galaxy S21: Are there enough improvements?

Galaxy S22 vs Galaxy S21: Are there enough improvements?

The Galaxy S22 series was finally made official today. The new smartphones bring various improvements over their predecessors, including brighter displays, faster performance, better cameras, and newer software. But is it wise to upgrade to the vanilla Galaxy S22 if you already have the Galaxy S21? Let us find out how they compare against each […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S22+ vs Galaxy S21+: Should you upgrade?

Samsung Galaxy S22+ vs Galaxy S21+: Should you upgrade?

The Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra were made official today. All three high-end smartphones offer various improvements over their predecessors, and they will be among the best high-end devices released this year. But if you already have the Galaxy S21+, should you upgrade to the Galaxy S22+? Let us find out […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago