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Samsung smartphones must feature seamless updates with Android 11

Samsung smartphones must feature seamless updates with Android 11

Google had introduced the seamless updates feature with Android 7.0 in 2016, but the company hadn't made it mandatory for Android smartphone vendors to use it. As a result, smartphones and tablets from most brands, including Samsung, lacked support for seamless updates, but that will change next year. According to a change that Google recently […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung closes washing machine plant in the US once again

Samsung closes washing machine plant in the US once again

South Korean home appliances giant Samsung has announced that it has temporarily shut down its washing machine plant in Newberry County, South Carolina, once again. Samsung's Newberry plant in the US produces one million washing machines, including the Energy Star-certified models, every year and employs around 1,000 people. Operations at the company's plant were closed last week […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy A51 5G edges closer to launch in South Korea, bags necessary certification

Galaxy A51 5G edges closer to launch in South Korea, bags necessary certification

After Samsung launched the LTE variant of the Galaxy A51 in December last year, we had exclusively reported the company's plans to launch a 5G variant of the phone in South Korea. Now, Samsung has received the necessary certification to launch the Galaxy A51 5G in its home market. The Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516N) received […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy J6 starts receiving Android 10 update with March security patch

Galaxy J6 starts receiving Android 10 update with March security patch

The Galaxy J6 was launched in May 2018 alongside the Galaxy A6, Galaxy A6+, and the Galaxy J8 with Android 8.0 on board. Now, the phone has started receiving the Android 10 update. The update is available only in Panama as of now, but we expect it to roll out in other markets across the […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung discontinues Galaxy M10, Galaxy M10s, Galaxy M20 in India

Samsung discontinues Galaxy M10, Galaxy M10s, Galaxy M20 in India

Samsung made a successful comeback in the entry-level and mid-range smartphone segments with the launch of the Galaxy M series last year, selling millions of units within months. The Galaxy M10 and the Galaxy M20 were among the first smartphones in the Galaxy M series. One year after their launch, the South Korean firm is […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Netflix has finally rolled out support for Bixby Voice

Netflix has finally rolled out support for Bixby Voice

Samsung announced a partnership with Netflix at the Galaxy S20 launch in February this year. It was also confirmed at the Unpacked event that the popular video streaming service will add support for Bixby Voice, Samsung's digital assistant. Two months after the announcement was made, Netflix has finally added support for Bixby Voice to its […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 4 years ago
Evidence hints at a Galaxy Chromebook with 16GB RAM being developed

Evidence hints at a Galaxy Chromebook with 16GB RAM being developed

Samsung is seemingly working on a Galaxy Chromebook variant equipped with 16GB of RAM. A commit from the Chromium Repositories discovered by Chrome Unboxed suggests that the 16GB model is in the works, but there's no information to go by regarding a potential release date. Samsung announced the Galaxy Chromebook (code name Kohaku) a couple […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy Note 9 March 2020 security update may have broken the screen

Galaxy Note 9 March 2020 security update may have broken the screen

According to a few user complaints posted on Samsung US community forums, the March 2020 security update released for the Galaxy Note 9 series may have broken the screen. It's causing a lot of issues, ranging from screen discoloration (yellow screen tint) to decreased resolution and overheating. Affected users have begun experiencing these issues after applying […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy A71 5G leaked renders shed light on all the color options

Galaxy A71 5G leaked renders shed light on all the color options

A set of leaked renders depicting the Galaxy A71 5G has popped up on Twitter. The images reveal the device in three color options, black, blue, and white, and the design's validity is corroborated by previous live photos spotted at TENAA. The smartphone will have a two-tone finish with fine vertical lines running across the […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Samsung introduces celebrity voices for Bixby in South Korea

Samsung introduces celebrity voices for Bixby in South Korea

Bixby users in South Korea don't have to wait for NEON to become a reality before they can have a celebrity's voice act as their virtual assistant. Samsung has updated Bixby Voice in South Korea to include the voices of three celebrities, namely Kang So-ra, Kim So-hyun, and Kim Ye-won. The three actresses are well […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy S20 Ultra seems to be surpassing sales expectations

Galaxy S20 Ultra seems to be surpassing sales expectations

The Galaxy S20 line's slow start is hardly a secret at this point, but things aren't all that grim for Samsung's latest Android flagships. Namely, it appears one member of the new product range is actually exceeding sales expectations. Making matters even more intriguing, that feat was managed by the most expensive model, the Galaxy […]

  • By Dominik Bosnjak
  • 4 years ago
Think outside the box and win $10,000 in this Dezeen x Samsung contest

Think outside the box and win $10,000 in this Dezeen x Samsung contest

Samsung's Eco-Packaging used by The Serif, The Frame, and The Sero TVs can be turned into pieces of furniture by following Samsung's guidelines, but Dezeen along with the South Korean company have created a global contest that encourages contestants to come up with new designs and ideas on how the corrugated cardboard can be repurposed. […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Daily Deal: 25% off JBL T205 in-Ear Headphone

Daily Deal: 25% off JBL T205 in-Ear Headphone

When you're commuting (or working from home) you want to listen to media without being distracted or disturbing others. In-ear headphones are the perfect way to achieve that. These headphones by JBL offer crisp sound with pure bass. They also have a one-button remote with microphone so you can take calls as well. They're built […]

  • By SM Picks
  • 4 years ago
Amid coronavirus, Samsung empowers business customers free of charge

Amid coronavirus, Samsung empowers business customers free of charge

As more businesses are being forced by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to keep their employees working from home, Samsung UK decided to offer its Remote Management Solution free of charge for the next six months. The platform allows Samsung's digital signage customers to manage and monitor their displays remotely. Samsung Remote Management consists of MagicINFO. […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Exclusive: Samsung’s next flagship tablets have 12.4 and 11-inch displays

Exclusive: Samsung’s next flagship tablets have 12.4 and 11-inch displays

We first reported three weeks ago that Samsung's next flagship tablet has entered development. This tablet will succeed the Galaxy Tab S6 so it just might be called the Galaxy Tab S7. However, seeing as how Samsung has changed the branding for its flagship devices this year, there's also a good chance that it may […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy S20 April update out for unlocked units in the US

Galaxy S20 April update out for unlocked units in the US

The April security update also includes a slew of camera improvements and is now rolling out to unlocked Galaxy S20 units in the United States.

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 4 years ago
White Galaxy S20 Ultra could launch soon, but don’t get too excited just yet

White Galaxy S20 Ultra could launch soon, but don’t get too excited just yet

The initial rumor about Samsung launching a new color option for the Galaxy S20 Ultra in China hadn't revealed what color it would be.

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 4 years ago
Exclusive: 5G Galaxy Z Flip could be coming later this year

Exclusive: 5G Galaxy Z Flip could be coming later this year

Samsung has made a big deal about being the biggest vendor of 5G smartphones. It shipped 74 percent of all 5G smartphones in the US last year. The company certainly wants to maintain that lead and extend it in other markets as well. That's why it was surprising to see that the Galaxy Z Flip, […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 4 years ago
Exclusive: Galaxy Fold 2 will get a 256GB model for a lower starting price

Exclusive: Galaxy Fold 2 will get a 256GB model for a lower starting price

Samsung has already launched a foldable smartphone this year but the Galaxy Z Flip is not the successor to the Galaxy Fold. The company is due to launch the latest iteration of its original foldable smartphone later this year. While it's not known for sure what Samsung will end up calling the device, we can […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 4 years ago
Samsung monthly updates: April 2020 security patch detailed

Samsung monthly updates: April 2020 security patch detailed

The April 2020 security patch fixes 14 critical vulnerabilities in the Android operating system, along with 34 vulnerabilities found in Samsung's software.

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 4 years ago