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Galaxy Xcover 5 specs reveal a modest upgrade
Samsung is working on a new rugged smartphone in the Galaxy Xcover series. Some of the phone's specs, including the processor and the operating system version, were leaked a few days ago. Now, the rest of the features and specifications of the Galaxy Xcover 5 have been leaked, revealing a modest upgrade over the Galaxy […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Galaxy A50 starts receiving the February 2021 security update
Samsung became the first Android smartphone brand to release the February 2021 security patch. The latest security update was first released to the Galaxy S20 series and then to the Galaxy Note 20 series, Galaxy S20 FE, and the Galaxy A8 (2018). Now, the company is releasing the update to the Galaxy A50. The Galaxy […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Galaxy S21 Ultra’s OLED screen brings massive power efficiency improvements
All Galaxy S21 smartphones use Super AMOLED screens with a variable refresh rate of up to 120Hz. However, only the Galaxy S21 Ultra uses Samsung's latest OLED panel technology, allowing it to go as low as 10Hz and as bright as 1,500 nits. New tests have now revealed that the new OLED panel brings massive […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Samsung to rank fourth in 2021 in chip fabrication capacity for matured nodes
Samsung is currently the world's largest memory chip maker and the second-largest semiconductor firm by revenue. However, in terms of foundry capacity share for matured nodes, the company is projected to rank fourth globally. Matured or legacy nodes refer to 40nm or older chip fabrication technologies. According to Counterpoint Research, Samsung will rank fourth in […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
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[Updated] Has Samsung discontinued security updates for the Galaxy Fold 5G?
Samsung revealed the contents of its February 2021 security patch today. The latest security maintenance release has already been rolling out for a few days now. Samsung has also updated the list of devices to reflect which models will receive monthly and quarterly patches and which ones won't receive an update anymore. The company provides […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 4 years ago
The Galaxy A52 5G will bring a substantial battery upgrade
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A52 5G won't have faster charging speeds but at least the battery itself will have a substantially larger capacity compared to last year's model. The Galaxy A52 is rumored to be planned for release in 4G and 5G variants, but at least as far as the Galaxy A52 5G is concerned, it […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
Official Introduction Film by Samsung tells everything about One UI 3
Samsung has just released an almost 4-minute-long Official Introduction Film on One UI 3. As you all know, One UI 3 is not entirely new but the Galaxy S21 series' arrival has marked the release of One UI version 3.1, so the company is now highlighting some of the best One UI 3 features in […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
Samsung Galaxy M02
Introduction The Galaxy M02 is yet another budget phone that was introduced by Samsung in early 2021. It's essentially a rebranded Galaxy A02, just like the Galaxy M02s is identical to the Galaxy A02s except for the moniker. Samsung's new Galaxy M02 even comes in the same color options as the Galaxy A02 and runs […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A02
Overview Review Specifications Firmware News Introduction The Galaxy A02 was quietly introduced to the market a few months after the Galaxy A02s and it can be considered a more stripped down version of the earlier model. It joins other low-cost Galaxy devices that were released for 2021 — such as the Galaxy A12 and the […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
Samsung is back in Fortune’s list of top 50 most admired companies
Samsung Electronics has finally made it back to Fortune's list of the World's Most Admired Companies after a few years of absence. As of February 1, 2021, Samsung Electronics has an All-Star Rank of 49 on Fortune's list, having been recognized for excelling in various areas of operation. Samsung Electronics was ranked 49th with an […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
Galaxy S20 FE joins the February 2021 security update gang
The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition has already boarded the February 2021 security update train, having just started receiving the latest OTA patch from Samsung. Identified by release version G780FXXS2BUA5, the new firmware appeared just as Samsung published its monthly security bulletin detailing the contents of the said Android installation targeting the entirety of its modern mobile portfolio. Compared […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
Samsung monthly updates: February 2021 patch tackles MITM attacks
Samsung today published the complete changelog detailing the February 2021 security update which just started rolling out to the company's Android smartphones earlier within the last few days. While last month's security bulletin had a bit of everything, its follow-up appears to be largely oriented toward tackling various man-in-the-middle attacks. The good news is that […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
New Galaxy Buds Pro firmware update improves ANC performance
The Galaxy Buds Pro are Samsung's best truly wireless earphones ever, thanks to ANC and improved audio quality. The new earphones were launched just a few days ago, and they are already receiving their second firmware update. The Galaxy Buds Pro's new firmware brings along performance improvements. Samsung has started pushing out a new update […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Galaxy A52 5G release seems imminent as leaks grow colorful
We've been keeping an eye out for the Galaxy A52 5G for quite a while now, and it appears our watch is finally about to end. First of all, known industry insider Evan Blass, better known by his online handle @evleaks, just shared a handful of new renders depicting Samsung's upcoming mid-ranger. The said imagery […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
Galaxy M02 goes official in India with 5,000mAh battery, affordable price tag
After silently unveiling the Galaxy A02 in Thailand, Samsung has now launched the Galaxy M02 in India. The Galaxy M02 appears to be a rebranded version of the Galaxy A02 as they both have the same design and specifications. The new smartphone is priced at INR 6,999 (around $95.89) in India, and it will be […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Exynos 2100’s power efficiency is a huge improvement over Exynos 990
When Samsung built hype around the Exynos 2100 processor, it wasn't kidding, especially after all the flak it received for the poor performance of the Exynos 990. The latest flagship Exynos processor seems to have made massive improvements in performance as well as power efficiency when compared to the Exynos 990, at least going by […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Galaxy Z Flip 5G’s price permanently dropped by $250
Samsung is pushing foldable smartphones as its real flagship device lineup. However, at $1,450 or higher, not many consumers could afford Galaxy Z series phones. To make foldable smartphones accessible to more people, the company has decided to drop the Galaxy Z Flip 5G's price. Samsung has announced that it has permanently dropped the Galaxy […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Polycarbonate beats Glass Victus in this Galaxy S21 / S21 Ultra drop test
The Galaxy S21 Ultra wrapped in Gorilla Glass Victus was recently drop-tested alongside the iPhone 12 Pro Max and Samsung's solution performed relatively well, but how about the rest of the Galaxy S21 series? The Plus and Ultra models have a glass sandwich design whereas the standard Galaxy S21 variant has Victus screen protection and […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
The Galaxy S20 FE kept Samsung from sinking in the USA in Q4 2020
Samsung and Apple are the only two smartphone OEMs in the USA to have experienced positive results throughout the last quarter of 2020. The global smartphone market has declined by roughly 2% last year due to the economic changes caused by COVID-19, and in the USA alone, the segment saw a 6% year-on-year decline in […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
The Galaxy S21 Ultra doesn’t feel special enough and it’s Samsung’s fault
I have been using the Galaxy S21 Ultra as my daily driver since the day it landed on my doorstep. I was looking forward to using this device a lot. That's largely due to the disappointment that I had with the Galaxy S20 Ultra. I knew that Samsung had made some meaningful improvements and that […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 4 years ago
