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Samsung to reportedly stop supplying OLED display panels to Huawei

Samsung to reportedly stop supplying OLED display panels to Huawei

The US government is tightening its grip on Huawei and its businesses worldwide. Yesterday, it was reported that Samsung will stop supplying chips to Huawei starting next week. Now, it is being reported that the South Korean mobile display giant will stop supplying OLED panels to Huawei. Devices like the Huawei P40 and the P40 […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy Note 20 series already got a $200 discount in the U.S.

Galaxy Note 20 series already got a $200 discount in the U.S.

It didn't take long for the Galaxy Note 20 series to get discounted in the United States – and its first price drop is far from insignificant, amounting to a cool $200. That's how much you can save on either the Galaxy Note 20 5G or the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, assuming you're willing and […]

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy S20 One UI 3.0 developer beta program kicks off in Korea and the US

Galaxy S20 One UI 3.0 developer beta program kicks off in Korea and the US

Samsung isn't letting customers in just yet, but we can expect the beta program to go live for the public soon.

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 4 years ago
Samsung to triple initial shipment volume of Galaxy Z Fold 2 in South Korea

Samsung to triple initial shipment volume of Galaxy Z Fold 2 in South Korea

The original Galaxy Fold stunned the world, but it still felt like a work in progress. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 was launched earlier this month with noticeable upgrades in terms of cameras, design, performance, and the screens. It is now being reported that Samsung will triple the initial shipments of the Galaxy Z Fold […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung Electronics’ profit could cross $8.42 billion in Q3 2020

Samsung Electronics’ profit could cross $8.42 billion in Q3 2020

Samsung Electronics' operating profit is expected to cross KRW 10 trillion (around $8.42 billion) in the third quarter of 2020. Analysts expect the market to recover from the COVID-19 downfall that was experienced in Q1 and Q2 of this year. The South Korean firm could see recoveries in the sales of home appliances, smartphones, and […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung to cease supplying Huawei with chips beginning next week

Samsung to cease supplying Huawei with chips beginning next week

Samsung's decision to cease supplying Huawei with semiconductor solutions has been set in stone, revealed the Korean media today. Samsung as well as HK Hynix will reportedly stop trading semiconductors with Huawei beginning next Tuesday, September 15, leaving Huawei with little-to-no options for securing DRAM and NAND flash chips. The reason behind Samsung's apparent decision to […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Samsung’s 7th-gen V-NAND flash chips will reportedly have 176 layers

Samsung’s 7th-gen V-NAND flash chips will reportedly have 176 layers

Earlier this year we learned about Samsung's ambitions to develop the industry's first 160-layer or higher NAND flash memory chips, but at that time there wasn't enough information as to how many layers, precisely, the company's 7th gen V-NAND flash will have. Now, according to a new report by The Bell citing industry sources, Samsung has […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy M31s versus Galaxy M51: The battle of the value monsters

Galaxy M31s versus Galaxy M51: The battle of the value monsters

The Galaxy M31s and the Galaxy M51 are Samsung's latest devices in the value-oriented M series. They were released one month apart from each other, with the Galaxy M31s having been first to hit the shelves. It debuted in India in early August whereas the Galaxy M51 was released in Russia today, September 8, while […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy S20 Fan Edition draws closer to release, could sport 25W charging

Galaxy S20 Fan Edition draws closer to release, could sport 25W charging

Samsung is preparing the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE) for release and after gaining approvals from regulatory bodies including Bluetooth SIG and China's 3C, the company has now pushed the device closer to the finish line by launching support pages in Brazil and Germany. More specifically, the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 4G (SM-G780F) now has […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 review: Oh hey, it’s not a bad phone!

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 review: Oh hey, it’s not a bad phone!

$999. That was a lot of money to ask for a smartphone before the coronavirus pandemic tanked economies the world over, and it's a lot of money today. It's what the Galaxy Note 20 costs, and as we have made clear on many occasions before, Samsung has made plenty of questionable decisions for the spec […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy M51 is now available in Russia through offline retail channels

Galaxy M51 is now available in Russia through offline retail channels

Samsung's latest mid-range battery monster, the Galaxy M51, is now available in Russia. The company announced today that the Galaxy M51 is launching through its online store as well as offline retail partners for 29,990 rubles ($393). The smartphone is indeed listed on Samsung's Russian portal, but as of this writing, it can't be ordered […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy S9 gets September security update, One UI 2.5 not included

Galaxy S9 gets September security update, One UI 2.5 not included

The latest Galaxy S9 update only has security fixes to offer - One UI 2.5 is not included.

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy Tab Active 3 could be coming soon as it appears in Bluetooth SIG database

Galaxy Tab Active 3 could be coming soon as it appears in Bluetooth SIG database

It has been close to three years since Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab Active 2, and the company has not come up with its successor yet. However, that could soon change as a new tablet named Galaxy Tab Active 3 has appeared in the Bluetooth SIG database, which means the company could launch it soon. Three […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung reportedly clinches order to manufacture budget Qualcomm chips for 5G smartphones

Samsung reportedly clinches order to manufacture budget Qualcomm chips for 5G smartphones

After reportedly losing the deal to TSMC for making 5nm chips for Qualcomm last month, Samsung has something to be happy about. According to a new report, the South Korean chip manufacturing firm has clinched a deal to make entry-level Qualcomm processors for 5G smartphones. It is being said that Samsung will manufacture Snapdragon 4xx […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy Buds Live get limited-edition FILA version in South Korea

Galaxy Buds Live get limited-edition FILA version in South Korea

Samsung has announced that it has collaborated with the popular sports brand FILA to launch a limited-edition version of the Galaxy Buds Live. The South Korean tech giant is trying to attract young consumers with its new collaboration. Earlier, the company had launched the Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition and the Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition in collaboration with K-pop […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung’s online smartphone retail business in India is booming

Samsung’s online smartphone retail business in India is booming

Samsung India shifted focus on its online retail channels earlier this year as physical stores became unsustainable during the coronavirus lockdown. All signs indicate that the company's aggressive push to the online space has paid off and according to a recent report citing Samsung India Senior Vice President Asim Warsi, the company now expects its […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
You can buy the Galaxy Watch 3 for 15% off with this Amazon discount

You can buy the Galaxy Watch 3 for 15% off with this Amazon discount

There are plenty of reasons to love the Galaxy Watch 3 but the higher entry-level price compared to Samsung's previous smartwatches isn't one of them. If you feel this way and you've been holding off buying the Galaxy Watch 3 in hope of a discount, this might be your day. Amazon is now selling the […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Samsung’s lost smartphone shipment figures to be fully recovered in 2021

Samsung’s lost smartphone shipment figures to be fully recovered in 2021

Samsung is expected to maintain leadership in terms of global smartphone shipments this year and the company is likely to strengthen its position even further in 2021 as the market should recover with the help of 5G and foldable phones. According to Pulse citing research firm Strategy Analytics, Samsung is expected to reach 265.5 million […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy Z Fold 2 Thom Browne pre-orders in Korea are tied to a lottery

Galaxy Z Fold 2 Thom Browne pre-orders in Korea are tied to a lottery

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 Thom Browne Edition is available for pre-order in less than a dozen countries but the pre-order process in South Korea is very different compared to other markets. Samsung announced today that the Galaxy Z Fold 2 Thom Browne Edition will be offered to pre-order customers in South Korea through an […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
September 2020 security update has reached the Galaxy Note 8 in Europe

September 2020 security update has reached the Galaxy Note 8 in Europe

Samsung had first deployed the September 2020 security patch last week, with the Galaxy Note 9 being the first device in its portfolio to receive it. A handful of other devices have followed suit, including the Galaxy Note 10 Lite which also received One UI 2.5. As the rollout continues to expand, the company has […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago