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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
Galaxy S20 will be the first to get Android 11 (One UI 3.0) this year

Galaxy S20 will be the first to get Android 11 (One UI 3.0) this year

Samsung today confirmed its seminal three-year smartphone update policy that already stole the show at this month's Galaxy Unpacked 2020. The promise of full-fledged after-sales support longer than two years was something only Apple offered so far – primarily due to the fact it's still the only smartphone company on the planet whose devices generate […]

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago
A rainbow of Galaxy S20 Fan Edition models leaks, revealing six colors

A rainbow of Galaxy S20 Fan Edition models leaks, revealing six colors

The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition has been leaking for a while now, but if there was ever any doubt regarding its planned Ocober launch, the sheer volume of information on the device that's now emerging pretty much guarantees it will hit the store shelves much sooner than January. For added context, given how the Galaxy […]

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago
How durable is Gorilla Glass Victus? This Galaxy Note 20 Ultra video explains

How durable is Gorilla Glass Victus? This Galaxy Note 20 Ultra video explains

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is the first smartphone to feature Gorilla Glass Victus. Corning, the company that makes this glass, says that Victus improves durability against both drops and scratches. Corning claims that scratch resistance has seen an up to 2x improvement compared to Gorilla Glass 6 while the scratch resistance is up to […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Tab S7+, Galaxy Z Fold 2 get Netflix’s HDR support

Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Tab S7+, Galaxy Z Fold 2 get Netflix’s HDR support

Samsung's new high-end smartphones and tablets that were unveiled during the Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event have now received HDR video streaming support from Netflix. The video streaming giant's website mentions the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Galaxy Tab S7+, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in its list of […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung conducts Security Tech Forum 2020 as an online event

Samsung conducts Security Tech Forum 2020 as an online event

Samsung held the Security Tech Forum (SSTF) 2020 earlier today. This was the fourth year when the South Korean tech giant held its annual security tech conference, and due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and related travel restrictions, the event was conducted online. SSTF 2020 was held with the theme “Time to Rethink Privacy.” Every year […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung partners with Logitech to offer video conferencing solutions

Samsung partners with Logitech to offer video conferencing solutions

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many people to work from their homes, and the demand for collaboration tools and video conferencing solutions has skyrocketed. To meet the rising demand, Samsung has announced that it has tied hands with Logitech to offer collaboration and video conferencing solutions. The new video conferencing solutions from the two companies […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Why Samsung’s three-year Android OS upgrade promise is a huge deal

Why Samsung’s three-year Android OS upgrade promise is a huge deal

Much has been said and written about Samsung's software upgrade policy over the years. Its customers have had to sit through lengthy phased rollouts and excruciatingly long waiting periods. Those who owned factory unlocked units in the United States would often have to wait for months after carrier-locked variants got new updates. It had all […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 4 years ago
Samsung will now release three Android OS upgrades for Galaxy devices

Samsung will now release three Android OS upgrades for Galaxy devices

Samsung mentioned in passing during its August 5 virtual Unpacked event that it would release three years of OS upgrades for Galaxy devices from now on. There was some confusion about those remarks as it hadn't been made clear whether the company meant Android OS or One UI upgrades. The company has traditionally provided only […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 4 years ago
The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra does 120Hz a lot better than the S20 series

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra does 120Hz a lot better than the S20 series

The Galaxy S20 series and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are equipped with 120Hz displays but the way they go about achieving this high refresh rate is very different. All these devices employ Super AMOLED display technology but the newer Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is said to be making use of an LTPO backplane that […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy Z Fold 2 exposed in live photos by China’s regulatory agency

Galaxy Z Fold 2 exposed in live photos by China’s regulatory agency

A portion of the 500,000 Galaxy Z Fold 2 units Samsung could be selling this year will go to China, but before that can happen, the foldable device must meet the requirements of various regulatory agencies. TENAA is one of those regulatory bodies and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 already paid it a visit. The TENAA […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
The BTS effect: V drums up renewed interest in Galaxy S20… again

The BTS effect: V drums up renewed interest in Galaxy S20… again

It's been half a year since Samsung announced its collaboration with South Korean boy band sensation BTS, and the company is still riding that wave of K-Pop stardom. The endeavor appears to be a massive success in numerous respects, but longevity is certainly among its most significant accomplishments. Cue the latest example of Kim Tae-hyung […]

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago