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Reasons why Galaxy Note 9 users should buy or skip the Galaxy S21 Ultra
Samsung's Galaxy S flagship series has never before crossed over into Galaxy Note territory as it did this year, and it's all thanks to the Galaxy S21 Ultra. Unlike in all the previous years, the new flagship is equipped with a display digitizer capable of recognizing S Pen inputs, and Samsung is selling optional S […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
Galaxy F62 battery specs and pricing emerge before mid-February debut
Samsung's unusual Galaxy F smartphone series is here to stay and a new model called the Galaxy F62 will be unveiled in India in just a couple of weeks, reveals the local media. The phone will reportedly go on sale for under INR 25,000 ($343), which sounds like great value for a device that's expected […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
Samsung could learn a lot from Apple’s new mask-friendly Face ID update
Last year we discovered that Samsung's facial recognition biometric authentication method doesn't work that well in a pandemic where everyone has to wear a face mask. This gave us yet another reason to lament the removal of the iris scanner and we began hoping that Samsung would work its magic and somehow address this shortcoming. […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
Hey Samsung, make flat displays mainstream or fix those accidental touches
Curved screens are no longer a constant across Samsung's flagship smartphone lineups. The Galaxy S20 series was the last to have curved displays on all models; the Galaxy Note 20 had a flat screen, and the Galaxy S21 and S21+ that launched recently don't have curved screens, either. And I would love to see those […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 4 years ago
Samsung should really use One UI to increase its brand loyalty
The custom software that Samsung ships with its phones has been overhauled many times over the past decade. It has been a bit of a learning experience for the company. Many found the earlier iterations to be too clunky and unnecessarily dense. Things have improved over the years, though, and we now have what's perhaps […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 4 years ago
This Galaxy A52 case might be more profitable than the phone itself
The Galaxy A52 leaks are out in full force by now, though that isn't to say Samsung can no longer surprise us. Sure, its next mid-range smartphone happens to be all over the place lately. Not to mention that it's all but confirmed to be debuting at quite a reasonable price, as well. Given the […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
Exynos 2100 beats SD888 in Galaxy S21 Ultra battery drain test
The Exynos 2100 version of the Galaxy S21 Ultra triumphed over its principally U.S.-bound counterpart in a new battery drain test. This achievement is nothing to scoff at, especially given how rigorous the testing methodology used for the comparison was. Performed by tech YouTube channel PBKreviews, this durability exhibition lasted for 30 minutes. During the […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
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
