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Samsung offers free Spotify Premium to new customers in Brazil
Spotify is Samsung's music streaming partner of choice so the company often offers a few months of Spotify Premium for free to customers who purchase its devices. It's now running a similar promotion for new customers in Brazil. Anyone who has purchased a Samsung smartphone, tablet, smartwatch or Galaxy Buds in Brazil recently is eligible […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 4 years ago
Galaxy Fold 5G update intros new camera features and May security patch
Samsung is treating the Galaxy Fold 5G with the same update it released for the LTE variant a couple of weeks ago, enriching the user experience with a handful of new camera features and better security thanks to the inclusion of the May 2020 security patch. The new update carries firmware version F907BXXU3BTDD and it is […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
New update out for Galaxy Note 9 bringing the May 2020 security patch
Not to be left behind by the Galaxy S9 series whose security was recently improved, the Galaxy Note 9 is now also receiving a new update that includes the May 2020 security patch. The firmware version is identified as N960FXXS5DTE2 and the package is rolling out in Germany as we speak, but additional markets will surely follow […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
This is the biggest Galaxy A21s leak yet, press render galore
Samsung is preparing the Galaxy A21s for a seemingly imminent release, but right now, the upcoming budget phone is the subject of a major leak revealing its exterior design in great detail. A gallery of official press renders energed via WinFuture, showcasing the phone from nearly every angle in three color options including black, blue, […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
Entrance exam for jobs at Samsung will be taken online for the first time
The COVID 19 pandemic has forced companies to change their ways. As social distancing becomes the norm, many formalities that were previously conducted in person have now been moved online. The same holds true for Koreans looking for jobs at Samsung. Samsung Group, the largest conglomerate in South Korea, holds a group-wide entrance exam every […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 4 years ago
Samsung improves DRAM market share amid COVID-19 pandemic
According to TrendForce data cited by Yonhap News, Samsung's DRAM revenues declined in Q1 2020 in no small part due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But despite these hurdles, Samsung managed to remain dominant in the global DRAM market throughout the January-March period and even boosted its market share. Samsung's global DRAM market share stood at […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
Galaxy M21 budget all-rounder is launching in Spain today
The Galaxy M21 is releasing in Spain today, May 13, via Amazon, PcComponentes, and Samsung's own website. Described by Samsung Spain as a smartphone designed especially for the younger audience, the Galaxy M21 boasts a large 6,000mAh battery and a generous 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display. The Galaxy M21 arrives in Spain with 4GB of […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
Exclusive: Galaxy Z Flip 5G will be available in a brand new color
The Galaxy Z Flip doesn't have support for 5G but Samsung is going to launch a 5G variant of the device in the near future. We already know it's coming and now, we've come to know that Samsung is going to offer a brand new color for this device as well. Samsung has only released […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 4 years ago
May 2020 security update for Galaxy S9/S9+ rolling out worldwide
Samsung is now rolling out the May 2020 Android security update to the international variants of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. Identified by build number G96xFXXS9DTD7, the software package already made its way to the majority of Asia but is still largely unavailable in the West, with Germany being the first and – so far – […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
Samsung may soon sell you a $1,100 Galaxy Fold Special Edition
Thought the $1,980 price tag for the original Galaxy Fold was a bit too much? While the world waits for Samsung to launch the device's successor, it seems that the company has come up with a plan to clear the existing inventory of its first foldable smartphone. Word on the street is that Samsung is […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 4 years ago
Samsung plans to collaborate with Hyundai for electric cars
Samsung is planning to collaborate with South Korean carmaker Hyundai for electric cars. It is being reported that top bosses of the two firms met to discuss a potential collaboration. Samsung may want to supply EV batteries and other connected car components for Hyundai's electric vehicles. Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong met Chung Eui-sun, Executive […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Samsung backs MPEG-5 EVC codec for efficient 4K, 8K video playback
Apart from the AV1 codec, Samsung will also support the newly-released MPEG-5 EVC video codec on its devices. The new video codec is designed to meet the business and technical needs of the media and consumer electronics industry. To improve the adoption of MPEG-5 in the industry, Samsung will work with Huawei and Qualcomm to […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Android 10 update rolling out to unlocked variants of Galaxy A20s in the US
Samsung started rolling out the Android 10 update to the Galaxy A20s in various countries a few days ago. Now, the company has released the update to unlocked variants of the phone in the US. The update also brings One UI 2.0 to the phone along with the March 2020 security patch. The Android 10 […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Samsung 8K TVs support AV1 hardware decoding to play 8K YouTube videos
Samsung announced its new 8K QLED TV lineup earlier this year during CES 2020. They feature an Infinity Screen design, AI-powered 8K upscaling, Direct Full-Array local dimming, and AI-powered 3D audio. These 8K TVs are also the world's first to feature Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and among the first to come with AV1 hardware decoding. The […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Samsung adds 38 art pieces from Spain’s Thyssen Museum for The Frame TV
The Frame TV from Samsung looks like a piece of art. When they're not watching TV, users can set it to show various paintings and photos from world-renowned artists and photographers. The South Korean firm recently added more iconic art to its Art Store for The Frame TV for free. Now, the company has announced […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
How the Sweeper Technology in the Galaxy Z Flip’s hinge keeps dirt out
One of the biggest challenges that Samsung faced with the Galaxy Z Flip was to design a hinge that could allow for features like Flex Mode while also being durable enough that normal exposure to dirt and grime won't cause it to fail. So the patented Hideaway Hinge was born. It's made up of two […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 4 years ago
Exclusive: Galaxy Fold 2 to be available in these colors
Samsung fans are looking forward to the company's next flagship launch of the year. It's due to launch the successor of the Galaxy Fold, its first foldable smartphone. If rumors are accurate, it should be released alongside the Galaxy Note 20 in August this year. Until that happens, information about the new device will continue […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 4 years ago
Rumor: Samsung might be developing a Galaxy Fold Lite for under $1,100
As reported earlier this year, the follow-up to the Galaxy Fold is likely to be codenamed Win2 or Winner2. A device codenamed Winner2 5G also appears to be in development, but the exact nature of these seemingly foldable phones remains unclear. However, according to a Twitter rumor that may or may not be correct, the Winner2 codename might […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
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[Poll Results!] Are you a budget/mid-range Galaxy phone user? Tell us why
Samsung's budget and mid-range phones enjoy a lot of success. We ask our readers who own devices in these categories why they prefer them over flagships.
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
Galaxy Note 20 base model to lack LTPO and 120Hz display
Samsung seemingly plans to draw a deeper divide between the Galaxy Note 20 base model and the Galaxy Note 20+ later this year. The LTPO backplane will be a highlight of the upcoming S Pen series, but a new leak indicates that Samsung will reserve this technology for the larger Galaxy Note 20+. The base […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
