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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
Samsung intros fashionable Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition to Japan
Samsung's fashionable variant of its stylish foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition, is going to be released in Japan by the end of the week. The product is already listed on the Galaxy Mobile website in Japan, but online reservations will be accepted from May 13. The smartphone, or rather the bundle, […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
Samsung Display rumored to be OLED supplier for 2020 iPhones
Samsung Display makes the world's best OLED panels for phones, and it has been supplying Apple with OLED panels for all high-end iPhones. However, Apple has been trying to reduce its reliance on Samsung by switching some orders to LG Display. It was also rumored that Samsung might completely lose the contract to supply OLED […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Samsung India will bring smartphone finance options to your doorstep
Samsung already offers home delivery of smartphones to its customers in India. Now, the company has decided to go one step further and provide consumers easy financing options to buy smartphones from the comfort of their homes. This is a win-win solution for smartphone buyers as well as the company, especially during the COVID-19 lockdown. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Trump administration wants more Samsung chip factories in the U.S.
Three years after Samsung invested a billion dollars into its Austin, Texas factory, its stateside operations may be in for another major expansion.
- By Dominik Bosnjak
- 4 years ago
Gear S3 and Gear Sport update brings Bixby, some Watch Active 2 features
We recently revealed that starting June 1st, Samsung's old S Voice assistant would be discontinued for good. We had also revealed that Samsung would be replacing S Voice with Bixby through a software update on at least the Gear S3 and Gear Sport. That software update has now arrived for both smartwatches and is rolling […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 4 years ago
Global TV war between Samsung and LG starts to heat up for 2020
Samsung and LG unveiled their 2020 TV lineups earlier this year during CES 2020, but they were unable to sell those TVs due to the COVID-19 lockdown. As social distancing restrictions have started to ease in various countries across the globe, the companies have begun preparations to sell their new TV models. According to reports coming […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Samsung ships more 5G smartphones worldwide than any other brand in Q1 2020
Since the introduction of the Galaxy S10 5G last year, Samsung has launched multiple 5G smartphones. In fact, the South Korean smartphone giant currently has the biggest 5G smartphone lineup compared to any other brand, and that seems to be paying off. According to new data, Samsung shipped more 5G phones globally than any other brand […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 years ago
Samsung’s best-selling phone in the US last quarter isn’t one you’d expect
Samsung launched some of its best smartphones in the first quarter of this year. The entire Galaxy S20 lineup set the tone for 2020 flagship launches. Samsung also wowed with the Galaxy Z Flip, a clamshell foldable smartphone that has been well received. However, none of these devices were among Samsung's best-selling phones in the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 4 years ago
Recent Bixby Routines update added better Galaxy Buds+ integration
A recent Bixby Routines update has added better support for the Galaxy Buds+. Discovered by a Reddit user, Bixby Routines now has a more comprehensive list of actions for the the Galaxy Buds+. The earbuds have their own section in the Bixby Routines list of Then actions, whereas in the past, the Galaxy Buds+ were compatible with […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
Samsung Display deal may be hurting the mobile division’s foldable plans
One of the main reasons why each UTG (Ultra Thin Glass) panel for the Galaxy Z Flip costs a whopping $40 appears to have surfaced. Korean media reports that Samsung Display got into an exclusivity agreement with UTG manufacturer SCHOTT that had weakened the company's power to negotiate for a more reasonable price. It turns out […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
Galaxy Note 20 and Fold 2 variable refresh rate display might trash rivals
The Galaxy Note 20 series might fix one of the bigger issues with Samsung's 120Hz display implementation and give the competition a run for its money at the same time. According to a new leak shared by Ross Young on Twitter, Samsung is getting ready to add LTPO backplane technology to the upcoming S Pen […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 4 years ago
