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Samsung patches critical bug plaguing its smartphones since 2014
Samsung started releasing the May 2020 security patch to its phones last week. Yesterday, the company detailed what exactly it fixed with the new security update. The latest security patch fixed 9 critical vulnerabilities discovered in Android and 19 vulnerabilities in Samsung's own software. One of those 19 vulnerabilities was a critical bug that plagued […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Samsung and Google bringing wider RCS support to Galaxy phones
Update: Samsung's Messages app won't automatically start supporting RCS in markets where Google rolls out RCS. As the company pointed out to us, it has communicated to carrier partners that it will support them in their own RCS plans by connecting to their accredited RCS solution of choice. Samsung's partnership with Google only entails Samsung […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Get attractive deals on Galaxy S20, Galaxy Z Flip in India on Mother’s Day
Samsung had launched its latest high-end smartphones in India earlier this year with attractive pre-order offers. However, India shortly went into an extended COVID-19 lockdown period. To overcome the lockdown blues, the company is now offering some fantastic deals for those who are planning to buy the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra, or […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Samsung India brand stores to reopen in phases this week
Samsung has been following local lockdown guidelines across the globe which has left thousands of its stores shuttered for weeks. As countries begin to ease restrictions, it sees a path to the gradual reopening of its stores. Samsung India has announced that it's going to reopen its brand stores in a phased manner starting this […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 4 years ago
Some interesting Galaxy S21 camera specs apparently being considered
It's way too soon to be sure of what the Galaxy S21 might bring to the table. It has only been a couple of months since Samsung launched the Galaxy S20 lineup, but that obviously doesn't mean that work isn't already underway on next year's flagship. The latest word out of Taiwan is that Samsung […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 4 years ago
Samsung monthly updates: May 2020 security patch details released
Almost a week after it started rolling out the May 2020 security patch to some of its top devices, Samsung today detailed precisely what fixes are included in the latest monthly release. This update has already been released for devices like the Galaxy Fold and the Galaxy S20 lineup. For those who are unaware, these […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 4 years ago
Are foldable phones the future? Yes, they absolutely are!
I have been using the Galaxy Fold as my daily driver ever since it came out. The device has held up surprisingly well to the rigors of daily use, it has even survived a dusty holiday by the beach in Egypt. I don't feel the need to baby the device, it doesn't seem to require […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 4 years ago
Future Samsung phones could let you charge devices through NFC
The latest specification of near-field communication protocols confirmed by the NFC Forum includes support for wireless charging not too unlike Samsung's Wireless PowerShare, a technology first introduced with the Galaxy S10 lineup just over a year ago. From a pure performance perspective, the NFC-based solution can't compare to PowerShare as its rates peak at a […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
Daily Deal: 28% off Raxfly CD Slot Phone Mount
When you're in traffic, you sometimes need to have a quick look at your smartphone's screen for navigation or traffic information. Taking the phone in your hand to look while driving is dangerous and takes your eyes of the road for too long. When you place your smartphone in a Car Mount, you make sure […]
- By SM Picks
- 4 years ago
Samsung reportedly wins limited orders for NVIDIA’s 7nm next-gen GPU
Samsung has been trying hard to win new customers for its foundry business. Reports were circulating a few months ago that NVIDIA might select Samsung's 7nm process for its next-gen GPU, but it seems that the Korean giant won't get all of the orders. A new report out of Taiwan suggests that NVIDIA has decided […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 4 years ago
Samsung UK now selling 2020 QLED TVs, priced up to £9,500
Samsung's 2020 QLED TV lineup is now finally available for purchase in the United Kingdom, with sales officially starting earlier today. The face of the new television family is the Q950TS, a beastly QLED HDR TV boasting 8K resolution support. Arguably the only thing scarier than the list of Q950TS features is the price tag […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
Samsung’s royal line to end, chief vows in historic apology
Samsung Group Vice Chairman and de facto head, Lee Jae-yong, vowed to be the last leader in the company's royal line which started with his grandfather, Lee Byung-chul. The pledge was made as part of a historic public apology televised out of Seoul earlier today. The occasion marked Lee's first official media appearance in half […]
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
More free warranty extensions from Samsung on the horizon
With the global coronavirus crisis still not losing steam, Samsung seems to be planning another major wave of even more product warranty extensions.
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
Samsung reduces smartphone camera lens orders for Q2 2020
The Galaxy S20 series is not selling well, at least compared to Samsung's previous-generation flagship phones, and it is not a secret anymore. The company reported a drop in smartphone sales in its financial results for the first quarter of 2020 and said that it expects sluggish demand for mobile phones for the next quarter. Now, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Samsung offers an inside look at Galaxy Z Flip’s Hideaway Hinge
The Galaxy Fold was Samsung's first foldable phone, and it was riddled with issues. Dirt and grain could easily seep into its hinge as it was not properly covered from the sides. Earlier this year, the company released its second foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip, with a much-improved hinge design that has added protection […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Samsung SDI expects to recover earnings in second half of 2020
Samsung Electronics published its financial results for Q1 2020 a few days ago, and it predicted lower smartphone and TV demand for the second and third quarters of this year. Samsung's battery and display material manufacturing arm revealed its earnings last week as well and reported plunged profits. Still, it is now forecasting its business […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Galaxy S9 One UI 2.1 update slated for June release in Korea
The time frame for the release of the Galaxy S9 One UI 2.1 update was revealed by one of the moderators on Samsung's Korean community forums.
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 4 years ago
Here’s why the Galaxy S20 will probably never get 120Hz@QHD resolution
AnandTech revealed a few interesting bits of information regarding the Galaxy S20 series' 120Hz display in a recent analysis of the OnePlus 8 Pro. Specifically, both of these phones have 120Hz capabilities, but the Galaxy S20 lineup is, as we all know, limited to a FHD+ resolution when enabling the 120Hz refresh rate. And although […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
Galaxy S20 Ultra selfie camera secures podium in DxOMark review
Although the Galaxy S20 Ultra's main camera setup failed to secure a podium in DxOMark tests, the smartphone's selfie shooter was received more positively and managed to tie for second place in the publication's latest review. There, it was bested only by the Huawei P40 Pro but scored 100 points, same as the Huawei Nova […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
64GB and 128GB Galaxy Tab S6 Lite now available in the USA
Samsung confirmed a few weeks ago that it will release the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite in the USA before the end of Q2 without specifying any dates. And even though the tablet is not yet available for purchase stateside from Samsung's online shop, the Wi-Fi variant is now offered in the country by B&H. The […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
