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Galaxy A10, Galaxy Xcover 5 getting November 2021 security update

Galaxy A10, Galaxy Xcover 5 getting November 2021 security update

Samsung started rolling out the November 2021 security update to entry-level and mid-range smartphones a few days ago. The update was released over the past week to the Galaxy A12, Galaxy A31, Galaxy A52, and the Galaxy A52s 5G. Today, the company has released the update to two more Galaxy smartphones: Galaxy A10 and Galaxy […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
You wouldn’t want to miss this Galaxy Z Fold 3 Black Friday deal

You wouldn’t want to miss this Galaxy Z Fold 3 Black Friday deal

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is one of the best Samsung phones in 2021 and with good reason. It's a powerful foldable smartphone that's water resistant and supports the S Pen. What more could you possibly need! Even though Samsung launched the device at a reduced price, it's still a bit on the high side […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago
Samsung TV Plus comedy channel gets fresh content and a rebrand

Samsung TV Plus comedy channel gets fresh content and a rebrand

Samsung's comedy channel on the TV Plus platform is getting a fresh look and new side-splitting content, including sitcoms and blockbuster movies. The UK-exclusive Samsung TV Plus comedy channel is now known as “Comedy Hub” and hosts exclusive access to Russel Brand's latest show “Our Little Lives: Shakespeare & Me.” In addition, Comedy Hub has […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
‘Tis the season to buy new Samsung storage solutions at great discounts

‘Tis the season to buy new Samsung storage solutions at great discounts

Samsung has prepared a handful of discounts on a wide range of SSDs and select memory cards for Black Friday and Cyber Week. Prospective buyers can now save more than $100 on SATA III and NVMe SSDs, and up to $20 on select memory cards. Customers can save $150 on the 870 QVO SATA III […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
OLED DDI supply issues could cause big problems for Samsung in 2022

OLED DDI supply issues could cause big problems for Samsung in 2022

Most OEMs have navigated the ongoing global semiconductor shortage with relative success, but the mobile market could be facing another supply issue next year. An insufficient supply of power management integrated circuits was the root of the problem this year. The issue was addressed, for the most part. However, market watchers cited by DigiTimes now estimate […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
Latest Galaxy Watch and Watch Active update is live in more regions

Latest Galaxy Watch and Watch Active update is live in more regions

Samsung released a surprise firmware update for a few of its older smartwatches earlier this month, but the roll-out was staggered. The Galaxy Watch 3 and Active 2 were the first to get the new update featuring improvements to fall detection. On the other hand, the changelog for the original Galaxy Watch and Watch Active […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
Samsung quietly announces Galaxy A03 with upgraded cameras

Samsung quietly announces Galaxy A03 with upgraded cameras

Samsung quietly unveiled the Galaxy A03 moments ago. The company hasn't revealed any availability details; instead, it highlighted some of the best Galaxy A03 features through an infographic. Even though Samsung hasn't revealed any pricing details yet, the Galaxy A03 is undoubtedly a low-cost phone, much like the Galaxy A02 before it. However, it has […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
MediaTek SoC exploit makes Galaxy phones vulnerable to eavesdropping

MediaTek SoC exploit makes Galaxy phones vulnerable to eavesdropping

A cyber security firm uncovered a security vulnerability that affects MediaTek chipsets, which, in turn, means that it affects roughly 40% of all smartphones in the world. This includes a handful of Galaxy mobile devices released in 2020 and later, but thankfully, a fix is already being provided. For a bit of background on the […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
How much do camera megapixels matter? Let’s talk at SamMobile TV

How much do camera megapixels matter? Let’s talk at SamMobile TV

The smartphone camera megapixel war has been going on for about a decade now. There was a period of respite in recent years, but it didn't last long, and OEMs are now racing again to increase the resolution of their smartphone cameras. Samsung's been doing the same ever since it released the Galaxy S20 Ultra […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
After December, Samsung might never make a new Galaxy Note again

After December, Samsung might never make a new Galaxy Note again

The future of Samsung's Galaxy Note series remains uncertain. It didn't launch a new Galaxy Note series in 2021. Samsung clearly prioritized its new foldable smartphones over the phablet this year. It has continued to sell last year's Galaxy Note 20 series, though. It appears that the company may stop doing that in the coming […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago
Galaxy Z Fold 3’s camera is better than Galaxy S21 Ultra, according to DxOMark

Galaxy Z Fold 3’s camera is better than Galaxy S21 Ultra, according to DxOMark

The Galaxy S21 Ultra is Samsung's best smartphone camera ever. It is flexible and reliable, and offers very good image and video quality. It even bests the iPhone 13 Pro Max in ultrawide and zoom performance. But according to DxOMark, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 has a better camera than the Galaxy S21 Ultra. DxOMark […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Unlocked Galaxy S21 units in the US join the Android 12 update party

Unlocked Galaxy S21 units in the US join the Android 12 update party

Samsung had recently released the Android 12 update to international and US carrier-locked variants of the Galaxy S21 series. Now, the unlocked variants of the smartphones are getting the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 update in the US. The update is available on almost all US carriers, including AT&T, Bluegrass Cellular, Cellular South, Comcast, Sprint, Tracfone, […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Galaxy A42 5G, Galaxy A70s finally getting October 2021 security update

Galaxy A42 5G, Galaxy A70s finally getting October 2021 security update

Samsung has finally started rolling out the October 2021 security update to the Galaxy A42 5G and the Galaxy A70s. The new software update is rolling out to the Galaxy A42 5G in all of Europe, while the Galaxy A70s is getting the update in India. The latest software update for the Galaxy A42 5G […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Galaxy A50 starts getting November 2021 security update in multiple regions

Galaxy A50 starts getting November 2021 security update in multiple regions

Samsung has released the November 2021 security update to the Galaxy A50 in various countries around the world. The new security patch was released to the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A52s 5G earlier this week. Most other high-end smartphones from the company received the update earlier this month. The new software update for the […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Samsung’s 200MP ISOCELL camera sensor coming to smartphones next year

Samsung’s 200MP ISOCELL camera sensor coming to smartphones next year

Samsung had unveiled the world's first 200MP smartphone camera sensor—ISOCELL HP1—a few months ago. It was earlier rumored that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will feature a 200MP camera, but that isn't actually the case. However, that doesn't mean Samsung's flagship camera isn't coming to smartphones from other brands. According to tipster Ice Universe (@UniverseIce), Motorola […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Samsung sells over a million units of The Frame TV in 2021

Samsung sells over a million units of The Frame TV in 2021

Samsung has announced that it has managed to sell over a million units of The Frame TV worldwide in 2021. This is the first time its lifestyle TV sales crossed the million mark within a year. Since The Frame TV's launch in 2017, the South Korean firm has sold nearly two million units. The company […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Amazon drops Samsung 970 EVO Plus, 980, and 980 Pro SSDs prices

Amazon drops Samsung 970 EVO Plus, 980, and 980 Pro SSDs prices

It might be the best time of the year to be looking for a new M.2 NVMe SSD. Amazon now sells a few Samsung M.2 SSD models at varying discounts, allowing customers to save more than 50% on select configurations. The offers cover the Samsung 970 EVO Plus, the 980, and the 980 Pro. The […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
I wanted to take the Galaxy Z Fold 3 on a trip, but something stopped me

I wanted to take the Galaxy Z Fold 3 on a trip, but something stopped me

The Galaxy Z Fold 3 doesn’t feel like an experimental device, despite being just the third flagship foldable phone from Samsung. Its price tag of $1800 is impressive, too. In addition to giving you a nice large foldable screen, the Z Fold 3 has pretty much all the ingredients you expect in a top-of-the-line phone […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 3 years ago
Samsung’s leading MEA even though its phones are priced highest on average

Samsung’s leading MEA even though its phones are priced highest on average

The third quarter of the year was quite favorable for Samsung in several regions, including MEA and the Philippines, where the company is leading the charge ahead of its rivals. The MEA smartphone market had the best Q3 on record. The market grew 1% year-on-year and an impressive 7.5% quarter-on-quarter. Counterpoint Research estimates that a […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
Samsung now offers 40 new bezel color options for The Frame lifestyle TV

Samsung now offers 40 new bezel color options for The Frame lifestyle TV

The Frame is one of the most stylish smart TVs on the market, next to Samsung's other lifestyle TVs. The Frame was designed to blend in with its environment, similar to a painting or a framed photo, thanks to its interchangeable frame (bezel). Samsung has now extended the color palette for The Frame's bezel with […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago