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Galaxy S10 Lite gets One UI 2.1 with new firmware update, out in Europe

Galaxy S10 Lite gets One UI 2.1 with new firmware update, out in Europe

Following in the Galaxy S10 series' footsteps, the Galaxy S10 Lite is now being updated by Samsung with One UI 2.1. The firmware update is known by version G770FXXU2BTD2 and includes the April 2020 security patch. Of course, the star of the show is the newer UI version, as it introduced a handful of features […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
[Update from Samsung] Alert: Galaxy A70 Android 10 update has a hardware-breaking bug

[Update from Samsung] Alert: Galaxy A70 Android 10 update has a hardware-breaking bug

For Galaxy A70 owners, the Android 10 update has a major issue: We have learned that the update is causing a hard brick on many devices.

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Wi-Fi and LTE closer to release, support pages go live

Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Wi-Fi and LTE closer to release, support pages go live

Samsung Germany has given us another reason to believe that the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is getting closer and closer to an official unveiling, as the tablet's support pages went live on Samsung's German portal. A pre-release listing in the support section usually indicates that the company is gearing up for the product's release on […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy A50 is finally getting the Android 10 update in more markets

Galaxy A50 is finally getting the Android 10 update in more markets

The Galaxy A50 is finally getting the Android 10 firmware update in more markets. The smartphone got a minor update in numerous European countries earlier this week, introducing the April 2020 security patch but nothing else besides it. Now, Samsung is rolling out a major firmware update, version A505FNXXU4BTC9, for the Galaxy A50, and it […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Daily Deal: 12% off Samsung EVO Select 128GB microSD card

Daily Deal: 12% off Samsung EVO Select 128GB microSD card

Samsung's microSD cards have been around for a long time. They've stuck around because they're durable and able to withstand extreme conditions, from cold temperatures to heat. That's why they come with a 10-year warranty which is a long time for electronics. These SD cards are versatile, you can use them to expand the storage […]

  • By SM Picks
  • 4 years ago
Samsung Chromebook Pro to get Linux support after 3 years

Samsung Chromebook Pro to get Linux support after 3 years

A welcome surprise for Linux fans: Samsung's unlucky Chrome OS laptop will finally benefit from Google's Project Crostini.

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy S9 gets new update with April security patch, other enhancements

Galaxy S9 gets new update with April security patch, other enhancements

The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are receiving a new software update that includes the latest security fixes along with a number of other enhancements.

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 4 years ago
Samsung expands doorstep repair services to more countries

Samsung expands doorstep repair services to more countries

Samsung is launching its doorstep repair program in more countries as it continues contributing to the global fight against COVID-19. As of this week, some of the company's regional offices are offering to pick up Galaxy devices in need of repairs instead of requiring customers to deliver them themselves. Likewise, the repaired products will be […]

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy Buds Bean feature Active Noise Cancellation, cost under $150

Galaxy Buds Bean feature Active Noise Cancellation, cost under $150

It was reported last week that Samsung has a new pair of wireless earbuds in development. A report suggested that they could be launched as the Galaxy Buds Bean or just the Galaxy Bean. That's because the shape of the earbuds is not unlike that of a kidney bean. A new report out of South […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 4 years ago
Samsung reportedly designing custom Exynos chipset for Google

Samsung reportedly designing custom Exynos chipset for Google

Lately, there has been a lot of discussion around Samsung's Exynos chipsets and how they perform worse than their Snapdragon counterparts. Some enraged users even filed an online petition and suggested that the company should abandon the Exynos lineup altogether and switch to Qualcomm's chipsets for its smartphones. However, the South Korean firm won't likely […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung continues to lead smartphone OLED market by a huge margin

Samsung continues to lead smartphone OLED market by a huge margin

Samsung has been the leader of the smartphone OLED panel business for several years now, and according to a new market analysis report, the company captured more than 90 percent market share during the previous quarter. According to market research firm Stone Partners, Samsung Display shipped 61.6 million smartphone OLED panels during the first quarter […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung starts rolling out Android 10 update to Galaxy A60 in China

Samsung starts rolling out Android 10 update to Galaxy A60 in China

Samsung had launched the Galaxy A60 and the Galaxy A40s in China last year. Both the phones were released with Android 9 out of the box. Now, Samsung has released the Android 10 update with One UI 2.0 to the smartphone in the Chinese market. The latest update for the Galaxy A60 (SM-A6060) in China […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Android 10 with One UI 2.0 starts rolling out to Galaxy XCover 4s

Android 10 with One UI 2.0 starts rolling out to Galaxy XCover 4s

Samsung has started rolling out the Android 10 update with One UI 2.0 to the Galaxy XCover 4s rugged smartphone. The phone was launched in July 2019.

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung might become Huawei’s low and mid-range 5G modem supplier

Samsung might become Huawei’s low and mid-range 5G modem supplier

As the adoption rate of 5G ramps up, both Samsung and MediaTek are hoping to supply Huawei with 5G chipsets for low and mid-range smartphones, according to a recent Digitimes report citing industry sources. Huawei apparently wants to reduce its dependency on Qualcomm for 5G modems, and Samsung is seemingly viewing the Chinese OEM as […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
International Galaxy A41 is official, will be available in Europe in May

International Galaxy A41 is official, will be available in Europe in May

Samsung took the veil off the Galaxy A41 in Germany moments ago. The mid-range smartphone will be available for purchase from May for the price of €299, and we can assume that it will be released in other European countries in a similar timeframe. Although the international Galaxy A41 shares its hardware with the version […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Buy a Galaxy S20+ in the USA and you get an A50 for free / $50

Buy a Galaxy S20+ in the USA and you get an A50 for free / $50

Samsung USA is offering yet another interesting deal for its latest Galaxy S20 flagship, whereby customers willing to acquire the Galaxy S20+ 5G on a carrier financing plan will receive a Galaxy A50 for free. The offer is valid only for the Plus model from Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint. If you'd rather buy the […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition out in Germany with trade-in deals

Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition out in Germany with trade-in deals

Samsung revealed a couple of months ago that the Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition is set to launch in the UK, South Korea, Italy, France, China, Hong Kong, and Japan, but now, the company has decided to introduce the device to Germany where it's already available for pre-order. The Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Samsung launches 2020 Galaxy A series, including 5G models, in the US

Samsung launches 2020 Galaxy A series, including 5G models, in the US

Samsung today announced that it's bringing its 2020 Galaxy A series to the United States. Some of Samsung's best-selling smartphones belong to the Galaxy A series. It offers a great mix of mid-range and premium mid-range handsets at competitive prices. So with this launch, Samsung will significantly improve its competitiveness in the mid-range segment of […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 4 years ago
One Hand Operation+ gets a Virtual touch pad, here’s how to enable it

One Hand Operation+ gets a Virtual touch pad, here’s how to enable it

Samsung has updated the One Hand Operations+ Good Lock module, and the latest release introduces a new feature called Virtual touch pad. It provides an alternative to One-handed mode built-into One UI. But unlike One-handed mode, the newly-released Virtual touch pad lets you reach any part of your screen without minimizing it. Essentially, it works in […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Sharp to help smoothen Samsung’s LCD TV exit: report

Sharp to help smoothen Samsung’s LCD TV exit: report

Samsung and Sharp are reportedly on the verge of a new partnership following a two-year hiatus as the South Korean tech giant is seeking outside help in smoothening its exit from the LCD TV market. The renewed collaboration would facilitate the final phase of Samsung's planned transition from liquid crystal displays. Just last week, the […]

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago