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Galaxy A33 in the works as sequel to the slow and laggy Galaxy A32

Galaxy A33 in the works as sequel to the slow and laggy Galaxy A32

There's no information on its specs, release date, or pricing yet, but development is said to be well underway.

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 3 years ago
Samsung might be fined €39 million for illegally inflating TV prices

Samsung might be fined €39 million for illegally inflating TV prices

If you purchased a Samsung TV in the Netherlands between 2013 and 2018, you might have paid extra because of Samsung's influence on local retailers. The ACM (Authority for Consumers & Markets) recently led an investigation on Samsung and determined that the company used unfair practices to pressure shopkeepers to raise prices. The ACM gave […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
Carrier and unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 3 units get September 2021 security update in the US

Carrier and unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 3 units get September 2021 security update in the US

Earlier this month, Samsung had released the September 2021 security update to the international version of the Galaxy Z Fold 3. The carrier-locked and unlocked variants of the foldable smartphone have now started getting the update in the US. Almost all carriers have released the new security update to the South Korean firm's latest foldable […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Samsung’s China shift is bleeding its Korean suppliers dry

Samsung’s China shift is bleeding its Korean suppliers dry

Samsung's adoption of multi-camera systems for smartphones a few years ago didn't seem to have helped local lens suppliers much. In fact, the opposite happened, and rival companies from China have been thriving on the back of Samsung's orders for a few years. Meanwhile, lens suppliers in South Korea were all in the red last […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
[Result] SamMobile Weekly Giveaway: It’s your chance to win a Galaxy Fit 2!

[Result] SamMobile Weekly Giveaway: It’s your chance to win a Galaxy Fit 2!

Need a little help with your workouts? Samsung's Galaxy Fit 2 is just the perfect device for you. It's up for grabs in our latest SamMobile Weekly Giveaway. In addition to the many advanced tracking features that the Galaxy Fit 2 offers, the device can even automatically detect five different activities. There's even sleep tracking […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago
Galaxy S22 has the same battery supplier as the Galaxy Note 7

Galaxy S22 has the same battery supplier as the Galaxy Note 7

What comes to your mind when someone mentions the Galaxy Note 7? It's probably the device's flawed battery that was a fire hazard. The battery was the entire reason why Samsung had to discontinue the Galaxy Note 7 weeks after it was released. Samsung reevaluated its battery supply chain after the incident. It ceased all […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago
Samsung and Apple have canceled their OLED iPad project

Samsung and Apple have canceled their OLED iPad project

There have been multiple rumors about an OLED iPad being released next year. Apple was reportedly working with Samsung on the OLED panel for the tablet. That was hardly surprising as Samsung's is the dominant supplier of OLED displays. However, it appears that there has been a change of plan. The latest reports suggest that […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago
Galaxy Z Flip 3’s biggest advantage could soon be killed by Huawei

Galaxy Z Flip 3’s biggest advantage could soon be killed by Huawei

Back in 2019, it felt that the only company that could go toe-to-toe with Samsung in the foldables market was Huawei. Samsung was showing off the first Galaxy Z Fold at the event. Not far from its booth, Huawei had the Mate X foldable on display. A lot changed in the coming months. Huawei's troubles […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago
Galaxy S22 battery capacity confirmed, get ready for disappointment

Galaxy S22 battery capacity confirmed, get ready for disappointment

The Galaxy S22 series could be unveiled in January 2022. However, months ahead of its release, the phone's design and almost all of its specifications have been leaked. The Galaxy S22's battery capacity was reported two weeks ago, and now, the battery capacity has been confirmed. A Samsung battery with model number EB-BS901ABY has been […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Samsung has almost finalized its $17 billion semiconductor plant in Austin

Samsung has almost finalized its $17 billion semiconductor plant in Austin

Based on what we know so far, Samsung's expansion plans in the United States are still all over the place. Rumour had it that Samsung was looking at multiple locations for its $17 billion plant. Now a new report from Reuters tells us that the company has zeroed in on Texas. Sources familiar with the […]

  • By Anil Ganti
  • 3 years ago
Second Galaxy S21 One UI 4.0 beta could come next week

Second Galaxy S21 One UI 4.0 beta could come next week

In return for making us wait, Samsung will be trying to make the new One UI 4.0 beta build as stable as possible.

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 3 years ago
South Koreans can now register to buy the Galaxy Watch 4 Thom Browne Edition

South Koreans can now register to buy the Galaxy Watch 4 Thom Browne Edition

Samsung had unveiled Thom Browne Edition variants of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in August. Both smartphones come bundled with the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Thom Browne Edition. Last week, the company revealed a standalone version of the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Thom Browne Edition in Korea. Now, registrations […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Samsung’s budget Galaxy A03 passes the FCC with 5,000 mAh battery

Samsung’s budget Galaxy A03 passes the FCC with 5,000 mAh battery

The FCC certification gives us a basic outline of the A03's design and mentions a 5,000 mAh battery.

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 3 years ago
Samsung is getting rid of evidence of the Galaxy S21 FE’s existence

Samsung is getting rid of evidence of the Galaxy S21 FE’s existence

The Galaxy S21 FE release has become the biggest “will it, won't it?” question for fans. It was initially expected that this handset would arrive in August. That didn't happen. September was then the predicted timeframe. That didn't happen either. Despite multiple signs pointing to an impending launch, it seems that the Galaxy S21 FE […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago
Samsung’s newest rehashed smartphone is now official in India

Samsung’s newest rehashed smartphone is now official in India

Samsung has launched the Galaxy F42 5G in India. The mid-range smartphone is a rehashed Galaxy A22 5G.

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
You can now unlock your car with a Galaxy smartphone in South Korea

You can now unlock your car with a Galaxy smartphone in South Korea

The Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra are now receiving the Digital Key feature via the October security update in South Korea.

  • By Anil Ganti
  • 3 years ago
Samsung might be developing a solar-powered Galaxy Watch smartwatch

Samsung might be developing a solar-powered Galaxy Watch smartwatch

Samsung is considering using solar energy to power its Galaxy smartwatches. Or, more specifically, Samsung has been entertaining the idea of applying solar cells to a Galaxy Watch wrist strap for a couple of years now. A patent application filed all the way back in 2019 got discovered recently by LetsGoDigital after being published by […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
Galaxy Buds Live and Buds Pro get new massive discounts in the US

Galaxy Buds Live and Buds Pro get new massive discounts in the US

Thanks to their unusual design, the Galaxy Buds Live remain some of the most unique wireless earbuds on the market, one year after their release. And now, the Galaxy Buds Live are available in the USA for the low price of $99 thanks to a new limited-time deal from Amazon. The Galaxy Buds Live can now […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
Samsung uses 5G to boost network speeds in Seoul subways by 25 times

Samsung uses 5G to boost network speeds in Seoul subways by 25 times

Samsung is working on speeding up Wi-Fi services in subways, and it recently demonstrated how 5G mmWave technology can boost legacy Wi-Fi network speeds in these environments. Samsung trialed the technology in parts of Seoul Metro, and more specifically, the test covered five stations in major downtown areas. Samsung used its 5GmmWave Compact Macro solution […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
Galaxy A52s 5G vs Galaxy M52 5G: Same raw power for a lower price

Galaxy A52s 5G vs Galaxy M52 5G: Same raw power for a lower price

The Galaxy M52 5G was announced in India earlier today, and thanks to all the previous leaks, we already knew that it should share a few similarities with the Galaxy A52s 5G. And that's a good thing, too, given that the Galaxy A52s is arguably the best mid-range smartphone of the year. So now that […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago