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The Galaxy A72 is catching up with the A52, gets the August security update

The Galaxy A72 is catching up with the A52, gets the August security update

Samsung began rolling out the August 2021 security patch a couple of days ago, and you can be sure that it was the first OEM to debut it. The update got released for the Galaxy A52 first, and after a surprise visit to the Galaxy A8, the August 2021 security update is now rolling out […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra long-term review: The ‘last’ true Note?

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra long-term review: The ‘last’ true Note?

In any other year, this would be just about the right time to be excited about a new Galaxy Note flagship. Not in 2021, though. Samsung's giving the Note lineup a rest this year and is focusing on its new foldables instead. In fact, while the company hasn't yet cancelled the Galaxy Note series, the […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 3 years ago
Another company fails to come remotely close to Samsung’s software update game

Another company fails to come remotely close to Samsung’s software update game

Update: The Edge 20 series will receive at least two Android OS updates and at least two years of bi-monthly security patches — Motorola representative clarified in a follow-up statement to Android Authority. Original story follows: Samsung's been crushing it with firmware updates lately, and it doesn't seem to plan on slowing its pace down in […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 seemingly has 25W charging capabilities, after all

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 seemingly has 25W charging capabilities, after all

We have some pretty exciting news for fans of Samsung's foldables, and especially for prospective Galaxy Z Flip 3 buyers. The upcoming foldable phone has reappeared in the 3C database earlier today, and this time, it was accompanied by a 25W charger. This means that the Galaxy Z Flip 3 should be capable of 25W […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
Samsung India is losing ground to phone brands so small they barely register

Samsung India is losing ground to phone brands so small they barely register

Samsung has lost some ground in India in Q2 2021, but the company retained second place on the podium. It was led by Xiaomi and followed by Vivo, Realme, Oppo, and other minor brands. Speaking of which, it looks like Samsung didn't lose ground to Xiaomi or one of the bigger brands, but to smaller […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
Samsung got hit harder than Apple by the global semiconductor shortage

Samsung got hit harder than Apple by the global semiconductor shortage

It's the end of the second quarter, and analysts have shared new data pertaining to the market performance of major smartphone vendors over the past three months. Samsung is leading the global smartphone market, as expected, but the balance of power has changed, with Xiaomi outperforming Apple in terms of shipments to become the world's second-largest […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 3 years ago
Surprised? August 2021 security update lands on the Galaxy A8 (2018)

Surprised? August 2021 security update lands on the Galaxy A8 (2018)

The Galaxy A8 (2018) is now in the process of receiving the August 1st, 2021 security update. The latest firmware release from Samsung only started rolling out earlier this week, and it still has ways to go as far as momentum is concerned. Well, unless you happen to be an owner of this three-year-old mid-ranger […]

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 3 years ago
Samsung wants to go shopping for new companies with its $114B cash

Samsung wants to go shopping for new companies with its $114B cash

Samsung announced its quarterly results today. Its Q2 2021 profit is the highest in three years as it registered a 20% increase in revenue and a whopping 54% surge in operating profit. The surge was largely driven by the semiconductor division. The company has been investing heavily in improving its core competencies to sustain its […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago
Case maker joins in on Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 leaking action

Case maker joins in on Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 leaking action

A Korean retailer has listed cases for the Samsung's new foldables that show us both phones from every angle.

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 3 years ago
New leak reveals snazzy Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 cases

New leak reveals snazzy Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 cases

Some new images of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 protective cases have shown up online. There are three diffierent colout variants and each case has a unique design.

  • By Anil Ganti
  • 3 years ago
Here’s what Qualcomm’s 2022 flagship chipset could have in store for us

Here’s what Qualcomm’s 2022 flagship chipset could have in store for us

Leaks surrounding Qualcomm's 2022 flagship chipset have been few and far between. Initially, it was speculated that it will be called the Qualcomm Snapdragon 895. However, the well-known leaker Ice Universe tells us that it will be launched as the Snapdragon 898 instead, which makes more sense. We also get to find out about some of […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 3 years ago
It’s now Galaxy Fold 5G’s turn to get the July 2021 security update

It’s now Galaxy Fold 5G’s turn to get the July 2021 security update

The Galaxy Fold was among the first Samsung smartphones to get the July 2021 security update. However, the 5G version of the foldable smartphone was left out. Now, the South Korean smartphone giant has released the latest security update to the Galaxy Fold 5G. Samsung has released a new software update to the Galaxy Fold […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Samsung’s Q2 2021 profit was the highest in three years, thanks to strong chip sales

Samsung’s Q2 2021 profit was the highest in three years, thanks to strong chip sales

Three weeks after unveiling its earnings expectations, Samsung has announced its final Q2 2021 numbers. The company said that its revenue increased 20%, and the operating profit increased 54% compared to Q2 2020. The company's operating profit during the second quarter was the highest over the past three years, thanks to strong chip and memory […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Samsung’s growth in the US smartphone market was modest in H1 2021

Samsung’s growth in the US smartphone market was modest in H1 2021

Samsung is the world's number one smartphone brand, and the US is one of its most important markets. The South Korean firm's main competitor in the US is Apple, but OnePlus could also become a threat in the coming years, especially after LG's exit from the smartphone market. According to the latest report from market […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 years ago
Galaxy S21 Ultra long-term review: Is this still an amazing phone?

Galaxy S21 Ultra long-term review: Is this still an amazing phone?

Yes, its still amazing, and if foldables aren't your thing and you're looking for a new flagship phone, the Galaxy S21 Ultra should be on your list.

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 3 years ago
Find that under-display camera in these new Galaxy Z Fold 3 renders!

Find that under-display camera in these new Galaxy Z Fold 3 renders!

Samsung's new foldables are two of the worst-kept secrets ever, thanks to constant leaks that are refusing to stop. We saw fresh new Galaxy Z Flip 3 renders earlier this week, and some Galaxy Z Fold 3 renders have now been published by the folks over at WinFuture. There's nothing new to extract from these renders, […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 3 years ago
Guess the Samsung device quiz 11: See if you can get them all right!

Guess the Samsung device quiz 11: See if you can get them all right!

This is a fun new activity that we have put together for our readers. Think you can correctly identify all Samsung devices? Take part in our quiz below and let's see how many you can get right! We'll create a new visual quick every week for you to participate and hopefully learn more about the […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago
It may get easier to transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to your Samsung Android phone soon

It may get easier to transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to your Samsung Android phone soon

WhatsApp is one of the world's most popular cross-platform messaging apps. It's much loved for its simplicity and useful features like WhatsApp Web. However, it presents a big challenge to those who switch from iOS to Android. There's no official way to transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to Android. This leaves users at the mercy of […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago
Galaxy S21 likely to get One UI 4.0 beta in September

Galaxy S21 likely to get One UI 4.0 beta in September

Although we've talked about the One UI 4.0 update for Samsung phones for quite some time, there isn't a whole lot of information about it outside of leaks and rumours. Given that most of the Android 12 features have existed within Samsung phones for quite some time, One UI 4.0 will offer little more than […]

  • By Anil Ganti
  • 3 years ago
Samsung’s Intel problem just got worse because of Qualcomm

Samsung’s Intel problem just got worse because of Qualcomm

Samsung has been investing heavily to improve its position in the global foundry market. TSMC is the undisputed leader with a 56% share while Samsung comes in a distant second with an 18% share. Not too long ago, Intel announced that it's going to be seriously competing in the foundry space now. That announcement gave […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 3 years ago