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Netflix's long-standing relationship with Widevine DRM makes it so that only a few “certified” smartphones can stream content on the platform at high definition (720p and above). Most high-end chipsets play nice with Widevine L3 and the Exynos 2200 is no different. Exynos 2200 powered smartphones will be able to stream Netflix in HD Android […]
Samsung's mobile division held on to its crown as the company with the most smartphones shipped in 2021. Counterpoints Research has found out that Samsung Electronics also emerged victorious in 2021 in another more important market; one more integral to Samsung's core business. Samsung's semiconductor revenue skyrocketed in 2021 despite the pandemic Samsung Electronics earned […]
Last week, Samsung released its February 2022 security patch, and the Galaxy Note 20 series was the first to get it. The South Korean firm has now released the new security update to the LTE and 5G variants of the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and the Galaxy S20 Ultra. The LTE variants of the Galaxy […]
Samsung is rolling out a new software update to the international variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 3. This is the second update to be released to the foldable smartphone this month. Earlier this month, the South Korean firm had released the January 2021 security update to the Galaxy Z Fold 3. The new update, […]
Last week, Samsung started rolling out the February 2022 security update, and the Galaxy Note 20 series was the first to get it. Now, the South Korean firm has released the update to one more Galaxy smartphone, the Galaxy A50s. Although the Galaxy A50s is still running Android 11, it has received the latest Android […]
Last month, Samsung released the Android 12 update to the Galaxy Z Flip 5G. However, it was limited to the international markets. The company has now released the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update to the Galaxy Z Flip 5G in the US. Both carrier-locked and unlocked models of the Galaxy Z Flip 5G have […]
Samsung's smartphone business is going through some restructuring. The company started betting big on foldable devices last year with the release of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3. At the same time, Samsung shelved the Galaxy Note lineup while turning the upcoming Galaxy S22 Ultra into a spiritual Galaxy Note 20 Ultra […]
Fancy yourself as a Samsung superfan? Take our quiz and see how many answers you can get right! This is a fun activity that we do with our readers every week to test their knowledge of the Korean giant. The quiz has a mix of easy and difficult questions that most fans should be able […]
It seems like nothing is sacred anymore. There was a massive leak yesterday that brought us the official marketing presentations for the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 series. Now, the official launch videos of Samsung's upcoming devices have been leaked online. There really isn't much that we don't know already about these upcoming devices. […]
Welp! It looks like someone managed to get early access to the press materials for Samsung's new flagship phone and tablet lineups and decided to put them out there in what is one of the most massive leaks we've seen yet for any of Samsung's upcoming launches. Images showing off all of the new features […]
We got a hold of real-life photos depicting a few official case models for the Galaxy S22 series. The hands-on photos showcase the Galaxy S22 and S22+ Leather Covers and the unusual Galaxy S22 Ultra Smart Clear View Cover. The latter was revealed in renders yesterday, and today's real-life photos present the same odd design […]
The end of January is drawing close, which means a new security patch is on its way. As usual, Samsung beat Google and is now rolling out the February 2022 security patch ahead of everyone else. The Galaxy Note 20 series happens to be the first to be updated. For security reasons, Samsung has yet […]
Samsung could soon have the means to develop a gaming Chromebook if hasn't already started. New code found in Chrome OS indicates that Google is adding support for RGB keyboards, which is a feature that's generally associated with gaming. More importantly, evidence suggests that Google updated the code in preparation for unreleased full-fledged Chromebooks in development, […]
Samsung recently reported its quarterly earnings and the numbers showed how big of an impact its foldable smartphones have had on the company's profits. There's no denying the fact that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 have turned out to be big hits. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 in particular has […]
Leaks have gone out of control in Samsung's view, at least judging by the fact that it recently began taking action against a few popular online sources of information. Samsung is supposed to unveil the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 lineups at Unpacked 2022 on February 9, but in essence, there's nothing more to […]
We are fast approaching the official Unpacked event where Samsung will unveil its Galaxy S22 series on February 9. We know everything about the Galaxy S22 series from specs to design. Almost every tiny bit of detail is already out in the open, way ahead of the launch. Now, in a fresh certification, the charging […]
Facebook Messenger has changed over the years since its launch. In line with it, in an official blog, Meta has announced a bunch of new features for its Messenger. Notably, Messenger is picking up end-to-end encryption for group chats and calls. While Messenger users wait for end-to-end encryption as a default, they can feel secure […]
A lot of the Exynos 2200's promotional material was centred around its gaming prowess, primarily due to its Xclipse 920 GPU. While a good GPU is essential for a smooth gaming experience, a lacklustre CPU can easily cause bottlenecks. Android 13 could have a few tricks up its sleeve to help keep the CPU primed […]
Samsung has reportedly borrowed another upgrade from the Galaxy Z Fold 3 to improve the upcoming Galaxy S22 lineup. Specifically, a new rumor claims that all three Galaxy S22 models feature an X-axis linear motor for detailed haptic feedback. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 was the first Samsung phone to ship with this upgrade. In […]
It's been another good week for Samsung fans. The company finally confirmed the date for the next Galaxy Unpacked event where the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy Tab S8 lineups will be revealed, and more news regarding the Galaxy A53 emerged. We'll be discussing Galaxy Unpacked 2022 and the Galaxy A53 later today during our weekly […]