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Amazon makes a better-than-Samsung trade-in offer for Galaxy Note 20

Amazon makes a better-than-Samsung trade-in offer for Galaxy Note 20

Amazon USA has just made Samsung's trade-in program a lot better than it was, at least as far as the Galaxy Note 20 series and the Galaxy Z Flip are concerned. You can now get up to $700 in credit after buying the new Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, or Galaxy Z Flip […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Samsung steps off smartwatch podium in H1 2020 but could regain it in H2

Samsung steps off smartwatch podium in H1 2020 but could regain it in H2

It appears that Samsung has lost some ground in the race for smartwatch supremacy over the first half of 2020. The company's global smartwatch shipment revenue share dropped from 9.3% in H1 2019 to 7.2% in H1 2020, and Samsung was outperformed by Apple, Garmin, and Huawei, the latter two of which have pushed the […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
You can download the first Galaxy Z Fold 2 firmware update pre-launch

You can download the first Galaxy Z Fold 2 firmware update pre-launch

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 was first unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked 2020 but the hybrid phone didn't get much time in the limelight because Samsung is planning a more focused launch event for the device on September 1. The company is taking this time to make any necessary tweaks pre-release, and much like the Galaxy […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
100+ Galaxy Note 20 Ultra owners report day-one camera defects

100+ Galaxy Note 20 Ultra owners report day-one camera defects

Dozens of day-one buyers of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra took to Samsung's forums to report several distinctive camera defects with their devices. The consistency of the reports, as well as the circumstantial evidence accompanying them, indicate Samsung may have a bad batch on its hands. As of Thursday morning CET, there have been over […]

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy S21+/S30+ battery capacity revealed in super early leak

Galaxy S21+/S30+ battery capacity revealed in super early leak

The Galaxy S21/S30 series may be months away from any possibility of an announcement, but new info regarding Samsung's 2021 flagships continues to surface. GalaxyClub just spotted a new Samsung battery that appears to be destined for the Galaxy S30+, S21+, or however the direct sequel to this year's Galaxy S20+ ends up being called. The […]

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy M51 could feature 6.65-inch AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 730, 7,000mAh battery

Galaxy M51 could feature 6.65-inch AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 730, 7,000mAh battery

Samsung isn't done with the Galaxy M series just yet. After launching the Galaxy M01, Galaxy M01 Core, Galaxy M01s, Galaxy M11, Galaxy M21, Galaxy M31, and the Galaxy M31s this year, the company is expected to launch one more Galaxy M series smartphone: Galaxy M51. The phone could debut in India and Russia next […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung’s TV business did really well in H1 2020 even as global TV market struggled

Samsung’s TV business did really well in H1 2020 even as global TV market struggled

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has severely affected a lot of businesses worldwide, including high-priced consumer electronics. However, Samsung's TV business seems to be doing really well, at least according to a new report from market analysis firm Omdia. The South Korean tech giant sold more TVs than last year despite reduced demand in the global […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung was second-biggest tablet brand in India during Q2 2020

Samsung was second-biggest tablet brand in India during Q2 2020

Samsung is among the few OEMs that still take the tablet segment seriously. Every year, the company launches multiple tablets, ranging from extremely affordable to high-end price segment. This year, the company launched the Galaxy Tab S7 series, taking its high-end tablet offering a notch higher. According to a new report from market analysis firm […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
New Galaxy S21 Ultra rumor hints at Bright HM2 108-megapixel camera

New Galaxy S21 Ultra rumor hints at Bright HM2 108-megapixel camera

The Galaxy Note 20 series hasn't even shipped to early customers yet but that hasn't stopped the rumor mill from grinding away bits of information that will be proven true or false six months from now. In other words, rumors about the Galaxy S21 series have been popping up since before Galaxy Unpacked 2020, so […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Samsung maintains DRAM lead in Q2 but Q3 might not be as profitable

Samsung maintains DRAM lead in Q2 but Q3 might not be as profitable

Samsung's share in the global DRAM market saw a slight quarter-on-quarter decline in Q2 2020, but the company's revenues did rebound, shows a recent report by market research firm TrendForce via Yonhap. Although Samsung's global DRAM market share declined by 0.6% to 43.5% in the April-June period compared to the previous quarter, its revenues have […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Thanks, TikTok: Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G shows up on video

Thanks, TikTok: Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G shows up on video

The year is 2020, “Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G” is a legitimate smartphone name Samsung attached to one of its flagships, and speaking of those – TikTok tech leaks are now a thing, apparently. Cue this new video sighting of Samsung's upcoming foldable device immortalized via Twitter. The latest leak appears to originate from China, likely […]

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy Note 20 buyers in India get bonuses for trading-in cracked phones

Galaxy Note 20 buyers in India get bonuses for trading-in cracked phones

The Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra became available for pre-order in India a couple of weeks ago and early adopters have been enjoying a few benefits such as INR 10,000 in-store credit, INR 9,000 cashbacks, and discounts of up to INR 2,000 for pre-orders placed through the Samsung Shop app. Now Samsung […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
The Galaxy Tab S7 has received its first pre-release firmware update

The Galaxy Tab S7 has received its first pre-release firmware update

The Galaxy Tab S7 series is a only couple of days away from shipping to early adopters in many markets and Samsung is already launching the first OTA firmware update for the tablet duo, or at least the Galaxy Tab S7+. The firmware update weighs a little under 350MB and as expected given the age […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy Tab S7 series sold out after one day of pre-orders, HQ says

Galaxy Tab S7 series sold out after one day of pre-orders, HQ says

The Galaxy Tab S7 series performed 2.5 times better than the Galaxy Tab S6 in terms of advanced purchases, Samsung's HQ reports.

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy A71 5G UW can be had for cheaper than Galaxy A51 5G UW

Galaxy A71 5G UW can be had for cheaper than Galaxy A51 5G UW

The Galaxy A71 5G UW launched in the US two months ago via Verizon's network with a price tag of $649.99. Last week, the carrier debuted a cheaper 5G smartphone, the Galaxy A51 5G UW, and it is priced at $549.99. However, you can currently get the Galaxy A71 5G UW at a price that's […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
One UI 2.5 lets you use Android 10 navigation gestures in third-party app launchers

One UI 2.5 lets you use Android 10 navigation gestures in third-party app launchers

Samsung debuted One UI 2.5 with its newly-launched smartphones and tablets in the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Tab S7, and the Galaxy Z series. The company's new software brings some new features and design tweaks. It also fixes an issue that the South Korean firm had promised to fix way back in March 2020. One UI […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra review: More like a Galaxy Note 20+

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra review: More like a Galaxy Note 20+

Are all the new features and the improved S Pen enough to justify the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra's price tag? Our review has the answer.

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 4 years ago
Samsung Pay Card by Curve goes live in the UK with exclusive rewards

Samsung Pay Card by Curve goes live in the UK with exclusive rewards

It's been two months since the original announcement and Samsung Pay Card powered by Curve is now available in the UK. In case you need a reminder, Samsung Pay Card is a digital card that lets Samsung Pay customers keep Mastercard and Visa credit and debit cards in one place, namely the Samsung Pay wallet. […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra’s display is near-perfect so what’s left for the future?

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra’s display is near-perfect so what’s left for the future?

Samsung's AMOLED displays have gotten better with each flagship generation and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is proving that to be true once again. The 120Hz variable refresh rate has been one of the main talking point when debating the qualities of Samsung's new flagship, but the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra's AMOLED display was improved […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Does an LTE-only Galaxy Z Fold 2 exist?

Does an LTE-only Galaxy Z Fold 2 exist?

Earlier today, Samsung announced that it will roll out three major Android updates to its premium and some mid-range smartphones. The company has promised to release three major Android version updates to smartphones in the Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy A51, Galaxy A71, […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago