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Galaxy A50 update improves AR Emoji, brings September security patch

Galaxy A50 update improves AR Emoji, brings September security patch

Mere days after Samsung released the September 2020 security patch for the Galaxy A51, the company is making the update available for the 2019 model, i.e., the Galaxy A50. The update is presently available for the Galaxy A50 carrying model numbers SM-A505F and SM-A505FN. It's rolling out in numerous countries across different continents including Africa, […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
One UI 2.5 hits Galaxy S10 Lite but with little improvements

One UI 2.5 hits Galaxy S10 Lite but with little improvements

The new and refined version of Android 10, One UI 2.5, doesn't quite feel as new and refined on the Galaxy S10 Lite, the latest Samsung device to get it. Identified by build number G770FXXU3CTH4, the over-the-air release started rolling out in Spain earlier this week but has yet to extend its reaches to any other […]

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago
Complete Galaxy S20 FE spec sheet sheds more light on chipset options

Complete Galaxy S20 FE spec sheet sheds more light on chipset options

The full spec sheet pertaining to the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE) leaked earlier today along with a gallery of renders. The leaked data reveals everything there is to know about this upcoming device and sheds more light on Samsung's choice of processors. Earlier leaks suggested that the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition will be available in […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy S20 Fan Edition may not charge as fast as the Galaxy S10 Lite

Galaxy S20 Fan Edition may not charge as fast as the Galaxy S10 Lite

Samsung may be downgrading the fast charging functionality of the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE).

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago
Samsung resumes BTS collab with lighthearted Galaxy Z Fold 2 unboxing

Samsung resumes BTS collab with lighthearted Galaxy Z Fold 2 unboxing

Samsung's collaboration with boy band phenomenon Bangtan Boys – aka BTS – continued this week after the company detailed the Galaxy Z Fold 2, its latest foldable flagship set to be released worldwide later this month. In the meantime, the megapopular Korean group was tasked with doing another unboxing video. The Galaxy X BTS partnership is […]

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago
Samsung aims to release more customizable home appliances in the future

Samsung aims to release more customizable home appliances in the future

Samsung is trying to find ways to cope with the consumer lifestyle changes that appeared with the COVID-19 pandemic. The company's home appliance business chief, Lee Jae-Seung, said that the company now aims to become a lifestyle brand by releasing more customizable products. The South Korean tech giant is recalibrating its strategies in the era of […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Gap between Samsung Foundry and TSMC expected to narrow

Gap between Samsung Foundry and TSMC expected to narrow

Samsung is fiercely trying to compete with foundry market leader TSMC over the past few years. The South Korean firm has envisioned to become the largest foundry firm in the world by 2030, and to achieve that, it must defeat TSMC in terms of market share and technology. Currently, TSMC has more than a 50% […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung was the biggest tablet brand in Africa, Europe, and Middle East in Q2 2020

Samsung was the biggest tablet brand in Africa, Europe, and Middle East in Q2 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has revitalized the shrinking tablet market, thanks to remote learning. During the period, Samsung emerged as the biggest tablet vendor in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. The company's tablet shipments increased by nearly 70% from Q2 2019. According to a new report from market analysis firm International Data Corporation (IDC), Samsung […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung Korea rewards Galaxy Fold 5G users upgrading to Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G

Samsung Korea rewards Galaxy Fold 5G users upgrading to Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G

Samsung has announced that it is launching a special rewards program in South Korea that offers benefits to Galaxy Fold 5G users who upgrade to the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G. The company said that its ‘Galaxy Fold 5G Special Rewards Program' offers a reward of KRW 1 million (around $840) in full if a […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Pentastic Good Lock module redesigns the S Pen Air Command menu

Pentastic Good Lock module redesigns the S Pen Air Command menu

Samsung has released a new Good Lock module that was created specifically for S Pen devices running One UI 2.5, so that includes the Galaxy Note 20 series. It's called Pentastic and it doesn't necessarily bring many new features as much as it brings fresh customization options. To begin with, Pentastic adds a new option […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Original Galaxy Fit had its price cut in half by Best Buy

Original Galaxy Fit had its price cut in half by Best Buy

US retailer Best Buy has slashed the price of the original Galaxy Fit in half shortly after the Galaxy Fit 2 was officially unveiled yesterday. The original Galaxy Fit activity tracker is now available at Best Buy for $50 off, meaning it costs $49.99 as opposed to $99.99. The price reduction is valid for both color […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
These are Samsung’s nineteen 5G-enabled device models launched so far

These are Samsung’s nineteen 5G-enabled device models launched so far

Samsung is one of the few OEMs that have embraced the transition to 5G early on and have already pushed numerous 5G-enabled devices to the market at a time when the technology was reaching only a limited number of customers. At present Samsung offers numerous 5G devices in various categories, and as to remind customers […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy Z Fold 2 Thom Browne Edition sells out in Thailand overnight

Galaxy Z Fold 2 Thom Browne Edition sells out in Thailand overnight

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 Thom Browne Edition was unveiled at Unpacked Part 2 along with the standard model and both variants became available for pre-order earlier this week. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 Thom Browne Edition is available in only 7 countries, with Thailand being one of them, and it turns out that demand […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
One UI 2.5 starts reaching Galaxy Note 10/10+ and co.

One UI 2.5 starts reaching Galaxy Note 10/10+ and co.

The latest iteration of Samsung's custom mobile OS, One UI 2.5, is now rolling out to the international variants of the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+, as well as the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G. It hence appears that the entirety of last year's flagship range is now transitioning to this particular implementation of […]

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago
[Poll Results!] Would the S Pen convince you to buy the Galaxy S21 Ultra?

[Poll Results!] Would the S Pen convince you to buy the Galaxy S21 Ultra?

South Korean media is abuzz with rumors that Samsung is planning to discontinue the Galaxy Note series next year. It's also claimed that the Galaxy S21 Ultra will come with an S Pen. It could be the only model out of the three Galaxy S21 handsets released next year to feature the stylus. This might […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 4 years ago
Early Galaxy Z Fold 2 impressions: 3 things I don’t like about Samsung’s new foldable

Early Galaxy Z Fold 2 impressions: 3 things I don’t like about Samsung’s new foldable

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 isn't perfect, and there are three things in particular that have left me underwhelmed.

  • By Danny Dorresteijn
  • 4 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7

Overview Review Specifications Firmware News Introduction Samsung continues to dominate the Android tablet market in 2020 and after launching the Galaxy Tab S7 flagship series in early August, the company followed up with a mid-range solution, namely the Galaxy Tab A7 (2020). The latest budget-oriented tablet model is designed primarily for media consumption as it […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy Note 10 Lite getting One UI 2.5 update – but it may take a while

Galaxy Note 10 Lite getting One UI 2.5 update – but it may take a while

Samsung's most refined version of Android 10 started hitting select Galaxy Note 10 Lite units this week.

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago
[Update: Price, more specs] Galaxy A42 5G official with 6.6-inch screen, quad camera, and 5G

[Update: Price, more specs] Galaxy A42 5G official with 6.6-inch screen, quad camera, and 5G

Update: Samsung Germany has confirmed some more specs for the Galaxy A42 5G. The phone has a 5,000 mAh battery with fast charging support, and its rear camera setup includes an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 5MP macro camera, in addition to a 48MP main camera and 5MP depth sensor. At the front, there's a […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 4 years ago
Infographic explains Samsung’s journey and achievements in the soundbar segment

Infographic explains Samsung’s journey and achievements in the soundbar segment

Samsung entered the soundbar segment in 2008 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, US. Since then, the company has released various groundbreaking products, soundbars with industry-first technologies, and went on to become the top soundbar brand in the world. Now, the company has published a new infographic that explains its journey and […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago