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A Samsung phone burst into flames on a plane, forcing emergency evacuation

A Samsung phone burst into flames on a plane, forcing emergency evacuation

It is being reported that a Samsung smartphone burst into flames inside an Alaska Airlines flight yesterday evening. Upon inspection, it was found that a passenger's Galaxy A21 caught fire in the cargo hold of the Alaska Airlines Flight 751 at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. There was enough fire and smoke that the flight crew […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A03s

Samsung Galaxy A03s

Introduction The Galaxy A03s came as a bit of a surprise. S-branded Galaxy phones usually represent an upgrade over an existing model, but there was no Galaxy A03 before the A03s came along. It's technically a Galaxy A02s sequel with minor differences and some refreshed hardware. Design The Galaxy A03s looks similar to the Galaxy […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
Tech Talk on SamMobile TV: Is the Galaxy Z Fold 3 a Note replacement?

Tech Talk on SamMobile TV: Is the Galaxy Z Fold 3 a Note replacement?

To the massive disappointment of Galaxy Note fans, the rumors turned out to be true. Samsung didn't reveal any new Note models at Galaxy Unpacked this year, but instead, it focused on pushing the new Z3 foldable lineup in the limelight. Samsung tried to make things better for Galaxy Note fans by adding S Pen compatibility […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
Samsung’s trying to plug leaks with a new confidentiality agreement for partners

Samsung’s trying to plug leaks with a new confidentiality agreement for partners

As Samsung continues to make efforts towards plugging leaks and preventing technologies from falling into the hands of its rivals, the company is said to have sent out a revised confidentiality agreement to its semiconductor and component partners. The new confidentiality agreement was reportedly written by Samsung's Device Solutions branch and signed by the co-CEO […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
Galaxy M31s gets the August 2021 security update

Galaxy M31s gets the August 2021 security update

After rolling out the August 2021 security update to the Galaxy A02s, Galaxy A10, Galaxy A20, Galaxy A31, Galaxy A50, and the Galaxy A71 5G over the past week, Samsung has started rolling it out to the Galaxy M31s. The latest security update is currently rolling out in India, but we expect it to expand […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Samsung users get a taste of Google’s new Material You design for Android 12

Samsung users get a taste of Google’s new Material You design for Android 12

Android 12 will introduce a new design language called Material You. Google unveiled the new design paradigm a few months ago at I/O, and although Android 12 is not publicly available yet, parts of Material You have begun spilling over to apps that aren't exclusive to Google Pixel phones. As a result, select Samsung customers […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
Samsung rules the global smart TV market once again

Samsung rules the global smart TV market once again

A few days ago, data obtained by a market research firm told us that Samsung was the king of the global smart TV market. Now, some new statistics about the topic have emerged online, and they pretty much tell us the same thing. In essence, Samsung and LG Electronics accounted for over 50% of all […]

  • By Anil Ganti
  • 3 years ago
Samsung’s gifted Z Flip 3-inspired Galaxy Buds 2 cases to pre-order customers in Korea

Samsung’s gifted Z Flip 3-inspired Galaxy Buds 2 cases to pre-order customers in Korea

The Galaxy Buds 2 wireless earbuds were available for pre-order in South Korea for about a week. The pre-order window is now closed, but as expected, Samsung gave prospective buyers a few incentives to go ahead and pre-purchase the new wireless earbuds ahead of time. One of the pre-order bonuses that really stood out was […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
Samsung confirms the existence of Galaxy S21 FE once again

Samsung confirms the existence of Galaxy S21 FE once again

The Galaxy S20 FE was a huge success, and its successor was originally meant to be launched alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3. However, the Galaxy S21 FE's launch was delayed due to the ongoing chip shortage. A few days ago, Samsung accidentally published an image of the smartphone, and […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Galaxy Buds 2 firmware update adds new features, improves stability

Galaxy Buds 2 firmware update adds new features, improves stability

The Galaxy Buds 2 were unveiled a few days ago, and they are already up for pre-order in various countries. While most pre-orders haven't reached the buyers yet, Samsung seems to have rolled out a software update to the Galaxy Buds 2 to add new features and improve their performance. A new update with firmware version R177XXU0AUH2 is […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic: The best features you need to know about

Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic: The best features you need to know about

Looking to pick up a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 or Galaxy Watch 4 Classic and want good reasons to do it? We're here to help.

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
People can’t get enough of the the Galaxy Z Flip 3 because of its price

People can’t get enough of the the Galaxy Z Flip 3 because of its price

The Galaxy Z Flip has always attracted more customers than the Galaxy Z Fold. Last year's Galaxy Z Flip likely outperformed the larger foldable. The price is one major factor since the clamshell foldable is more affordable. It's also the form factor and design that makes the device so popular with customers. Samsung has now […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago
Spotify offline playback for Galaxy Watch 4 is rolling out now

Spotify offline playback for Galaxy Watch 4 is rolling out now

Even when its watches ran Tizen, Spotify was Samsung's preferred music streaming service. The company recently made a major change for its smartwatches. It launched the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic that run on the Android-based Wear OS. Spotify has had a Wear OS app for the longest time so it's already […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago
Samsung says Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 have broken its sales record

Samsung says Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 have broken its sales record

Samsung is seeing a lot of interest in its new foldable smartphones. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 have captured the attention of people across the globe. 2021 just might be the year that foldable smartphones go mainstream. 2020 was the first full year of Samsung selling foldable smartphones. It launched […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago
Here’s how much the Galaxy M32 5G could cost in India

Here’s how much the Galaxy M32 5G could cost in India

Last week, Samsung had revealed its plans to launch the Galaxy M32 5G in India. The company had listed the smartphone on Amazon along with some of its images and specifications. Now, the Indian pricing of the Galaxy M32 5G has been revealed before its official launch on August 25. According to IANS, the Galaxy […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Samsung has a $206 billion game plan to survive in the future

Samsung has a $206 billion game plan to survive in the future

Complacency can be fatal for any company but when you're a global conglomerate with rivals itching to take you down, nothing can be left to chance. Samsung has faced incredible business challenges over the years but it has been able to overcome them through leadership and innovation. As the world evolves and new technologies gain […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago
Samsung made some serious money on these products recently

Samsung made some serious money on these products recently

The semiconductor division is a literal cash cow for Samsung. It's particularly the company's dominance in the memory market that made it overtake Intel again to become the world's largest semiconductor vendor by revenue. The division's performance did come under pressure a bit when the memory supercycle subsided and prices came down. However, once the […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago
Samsung launches Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Fold 3 accessories in India

Samsung launches Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Fold 3 accessories in India

Samsung has now opened pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in India. The company is offering various discounts and pre-order gifts on its latest set of foldable phones to attract consumers. The South Korean firm has also launched various accessories for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Samsung expands its HBM-PIM memory to more applications

Samsung expands its HBM-PIM memory to more applications

Earlier this year, Samsung had unveiled the world's first HBM-PIM (High-Bandwidth Memory Processing-In-Memory) modules with integrated processing. This new memory technology offers faster performance for AI applications while reducing power consumption. Now, the South Korean firm has announced that it will expand this DRAM technology to more applications. During Hot Chips 33, an annual expo […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Samsung Electronics has secured nearly 7,000 more patents this year alone

Samsung Electronics has secured nearly 7,000 more patents this year alone

Samsung was the 2nd biggest smart home patent applicant last year, and it holds hundreds upon hundreds of patents related to 5G technology alone. The company's patent portfolio continues growing every year, and according to the local media, Samsung has secured nearly 7,000 more patents since the beginning of the year. Samsung Electronics reportedly holds […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago