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Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee, who made it a global icon, dies

Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee, who made it a global icon, dies

Samsung today announced that its chairman Lee Kun-hee passed away at the age of 78. He was instrumental in making the company the global icon that it is today. Lee Kun-hee had a vision for Samsung that was executed brilliantly over two decades to elevate the company to the status that it enjoys today. The […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 4 years ago
The Galaxy Z Fold 2’s foldable screen is so, so good for typing

The Galaxy Z Fold 2’s foldable screen is so, so good for typing

My favorite thing about the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is how good the 7.6-inch inner screen is for quick, error-free typing.

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 4 years ago
Weekly SamMobile Quiz 49 – Come test your Samsung knowledge!

Weekly SamMobile Quiz 49 – Come test your Samsung knowledge!

Fancy yourself as a Samsung superfan? Take our quiz and see how many answers you can get right! This is a fun activity that we do with our readers every week to test their knowledge of the Korean giant. The quiz has a mix of easy and difficult questions that most fans should be able […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 4 years ago
Leaked Galaxy S21 camera housing hints at Terminator-styled design

Leaked Galaxy S21 camera housing hints at Terminator-styled design

A real-life photo of what's purported to be the triple-camera housing intended for the Galaxy S21 leaked online earlier today, adding even more credence to the possibility of quite a significant design departure compared to this year's Galaxy S20 range. The image featured below was sighted less than a week since we got our first good […]

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago
These Galaxy S21 colors are claimed to be ‘100%’ confirmed

These Galaxy S21 colors are claimed to be ‘100%’ confirmed

A new leak claiming to be “100%” accurate presents us with the Galaxy S21 color options that will be available with all three variants of Samsung's next flagship. The rumors about the new handsets have picked up pace in recent weeks and they won't be slowing down any time soon. Samsung will once again be […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 4 years ago
New One UI 3.0 beta update for the Galaxy S20 in USA fixes tons of issues

New One UI 3.0 beta update for the Galaxy S20 in USA fixes tons of issues

Samsung has just released the second One UI 3.0 Android 11 beta build for the Galaxy S20 in the USA. The second beta update carries firmware version G98xU1UEU1ZTJG and Galaxy S20 owners who participate in the public beta testing phase should now be able to download it over the air. The latest update weighs around […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Samsung India unveils tempting deals for 2020 festive season

Samsung India unveils tempting deals for 2020 festive season

Samsung India today announced a variety of new deals meant to signal the start of this year's festive season. The company says its number one focus during the holiday period is to deliver a “hassle-free” shopping experience. Meaning we're looking at a continuation of the aggressive retail strategy it has been pursuing for the better […]

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago
This is our first look at the middle-of-the-road Galaxy S21+

This is our first look at the middle-of-the-road Galaxy S21+

The alleged design of the Galaxy S21+ was recently unveiled in a series of RAW CAD renders, and assuming that the information is accurate, the middle-of-the-road flagship will share a lot of design cues with the base Galaxy S21 model. In fact, it's difficult to spot any differences between these new Galaxy S21+ renders and […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
WFA approves One UI 3.0 and Android 11 for the Galaxy S20 LTE / 5G

WFA approves One UI 3.0 and Android 11 for the Galaxy S20 LTE / 5G

The Galaxy S20 series was the first to enter the One UI 3.0 Android 11 public beta program in early October and Samsung has been working diligently on the update ever since. The availability of the public beta program kept expanding into new markets and Samsung continues to release new beta builds, each bringing One […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Exclusive: Galaxy F onslaught begins as Samsung prepares new phone

Exclusive: Galaxy F onslaught begins as Samsung prepares new phone

Rumors about a new Galaxy F series emerged earlier this year, initially leading people to believe that it would be related to foldable phones. That's because the model numbers for Samsung's foldable phones start with “F” but they're actually a part of the “Z” series. We later found out that the first device in this […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 4 years ago
Latest Galaxy Z Fold 2 ad is pretty much an homage to Apple

Latest Galaxy Z Fold 2 ad is pretty much an homage to Apple

Even the most passionate Samsung aficionados will concede that its brand messaging often came down to “we're not Apple”. And while the latest ad for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 definitely belongs to that category, it's as much an homage to the iPhone maker as it is meant to be a cheeky parody of its […]

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago
Samsung showcases its lifestyle TVs at BTS-themed pop-up store in Korea

Samsung showcases its lifestyle TVs at BTS-themed pop-up store in Korea

As a part of its partnership with K-pop music band BTS, Samsung has announced that it will showcase its lifestyle TVs at a pop-up store in South Korea. The pop-up store is located in Garosugil in southern Seoul, and BTS fans would be able to purchase BTS-themed products and apparel. Although the BTS pop-up store is […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung regains number two position in Indian smartphone market in Q3 2020

Samsung regains number two position in Indian smartphone market in Q3 2020

India is the world's second-biggest smartphone market, and it is quite important for Samsung. Although the South Korean firm has been the number one brand globally for years, it has been slipping in the Indian market over the past few years. After losing its second position to Vivo in the previous quarter, Samsung has been […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung lags behind LG in TV consumer survey in Australia

Samsung lags behind LG in TV consumer survey in Australia

In a TV consumer satisfaction survey done in Australia, Samsung slipped by one spot and gave away its number one position to LG this year. In the annual survey done by Canstar Blue, a market research agency, TV brands were rated on various factors, including picture quality, sound quality, ease of use, smart compatibility, and […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung intros 85-inch Flip 2 fit for the work / study from home era

Samsung intros 85-inch Flip 2 fit for the work / study from home era

Samsung USA has announced a new addition to its interactive display/whiteboard lineup known as the Flip / Flip 2. A new 85-inch variant is joining the existing 55-inch and 65-inch models in the USA. It's now listed online at Samsung.com but it is not yet available for purchase through the company's e-shop, so pricing details […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Report: Galaxy Z Fold 3 to feature thicker UTG, AES digitizer, and S Pen

Report: Galaxy Z Fold 3 to feature thicker UTG, AES digitizer, and S Pen

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 was released last month but industry watchers are already attempting to uncover the secrets of its sequel. A new report by UBI Research cited by The Elec claims that Samsung is now considering adopting AES (Active Electrostatic Solution) digitizer technology to bring the S Pen to the next Galaxy Z […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Samsung USA donates $76,000 worth of Galaxy A10e units for telehealth

Samsung USA donates $76,000 worth of Galaxy A10e units for telehealth

Samsung Electronics America and Meridian have joined forces to help families and individuals living in rural and underserved communities in Michigan get telehealth with more ease. Telehealth is the distribution of health-related services using telecommunication technologies, and surveys show that even before the COVID-19 pandemic, residents of rural areas in the USA have exhibited higher […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Samsung is giving away free paint that matches your lifestyle TV

Samsung is giving away free paint that matches your lifestyle TV

Samsung UK has launched a new promotional campaign for its lifestyle TVs called LivingColour. Samsung's lifestyle TVs boast a stylish exterior design and they're meant to blend in with their surroundings, so the company is now addressing the latter part with its LivingColour collection of paint hues created in partnership with color expert Karen Haller. […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Google Pay seemingly refuses to work on some Galaxy Note 20 Ultra units

Google Pay seemingly refuses to work on some Galaxy Note 20 Ultra units

Google Pay isn't playing nicely with the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra for some users who have revealed that they are faced with an error whenever they try to perform mobile payments using Google's service on Samsung's latest S Pen flagship. Although this doesn't seem to be a widespread issue, affected users can reportedly set up […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Samsung improves Galaxy S20 FE touchscreen with two firmware updates

Samsung improves Galaxy S20 FE touchscreen with two firmware updates

As many of you can probably recall, last week we discussed about one flaw that marrs the Galaxy S20 FE user experience, and it has something to do with touchscreen responsiveness or lack thereof. The good news for affected Galaxy S20 FE owners is that Samsung has acknowledged the issue and has released a couple […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago