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Fido and Rogers release Android 10 update to Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, Galaxy Note 9 in Canada

Fido and Rogers release Android 10 update to Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, Galaxy Note 9 in Canada

The Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and the Galaxy Note 9 have started receiving the Android 10 update with One UI 2.0 on Fido and Rogers' networks in Canada. The update is currently being rolled out in a phased manner to the two-year-old flagship smartphone models. Both the Canadian cellular carriers have published the Android 10 […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy M40 Android 10 update is live in India

Galaxy M40 Android 10 update is live in India

Another Galaxy smartphone is now making the jump to Android 10 and One UI 2.0. The Galaxy M40 is getting the Android 10 update in India today – this is the third device in Samsung's budget Galaxy M smartphone lineup to be receiving the update. The update comes with software version M405FDDU2BTB5 and includes the March 2020 […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 4 years ago
[Update: Now live] Galaxy S20 gets exclusive three-month free access to Flipboard TV

[Update: Now live] Galaxy S20 gets exclusive three-month free access to Flipboard TV

Update: With the launch of the Galaxy S20 series, Flipboard's premium video service, Flipboard TV, is now available. The $3 per month service is currently available exclusively for Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra users in the US for free (for three months). Original story follows Samsung unveiled a bunch of new high-end smartphones […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung chip manufacturing plant in South Korea catches fire

Samsung chip manufacturing plant in South Korea catches fire

It is being reported that fire broke out in Samsung's chip manufacturing plant in South Korea. However, no casualties have been reported so far. The South Korean chip giant has claimed earlier today that the production won't be affected due to the fire. The company makes memory, storage, and application processors at the plant. The […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy A31 bags Bluetooth certification, might launch soon

Galaxy A31 bags Bluetooth certification, might launch soon

Samsung might launch the Galaxy A31 very soon as the unannounced smartphone recently received certification from Bluetooth SIG. The upcoming mid-range smartphone had received Wi-Fi certification last week and its support page went live a few days ago on Samsung's website. The Galaxy A31 is expected to come equipped with a triple-camera setup on the rear, […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy M21 to reportedly go official on March 16 with 48MP triple-camera

Galaxy M21 to reportedly go official on March 16 with 48MP triple-camera

After launching a bunch of high-end smartphones last month, Samsung seems to be prepping for the launch of various entry-level and mid-range devices. We had exclusively revealed two months ago that the South Korean firm would launch a few more Galaxy M series smartphones, including the Galaxy M11 and the Galaxy M21. IANS is now […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Various Samsung smartphones receive Netflix’s HDR10 certification

Various Samsung smartphones receive Netflix’s HDR10 certification

Smartphones and tablets are increasingly being used to consume movies and TV shows, and Netflix is one of the most popular video streaming services in the world. Now, various smartphones from Samsung have received the official HDR10 certification from Netflix. Dozens of Galaxy smartphones and tablets have also received the HD certification. The recently launched […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Durability test videos reveal Galaxy S20 Ultra’s amazing build quality

Durability test videos reveal Galaxy S20 Ultra’s amazing build quality

The Galaxy S20 Ultra is the most specced-out smartphone right now, no wonder it costs a whopping $1,400 for the entry-level, 128GB variant. But how durable is it? Would it last a few years to show your money's worth? Going by a durability test video published by JerryRigEverything, the phone appears to be extremely well-built. […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy S20’s 120Hz refresh rate is awesome despite the limitations

Galaxy S20’s 120Hz refresh rate is awesome despite the limitations

Samsung's move to displays with high refresh rates has come later than most other players in the Android smartphone market. But the Korean giant made up for the delay by going straight to 120Hz refresh rate instead of slapping a 90Hz display on its latest flagship, the Galaxy S20 series. The Galaxy S20, S20+ and […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 4 years ago
Weekly SamMobile Quiz 16 – Come test your Samsung knowledge!

Weekly SamMobile Quiz 16 – Come test your Samsung knowledge!

Consider yourself a superfan of Samsung? Take our quiz and see how many answers you can get right! This is a fun activity that we do with our readers every week to test their knowledge of our favorite company. The quiz has a mix of easy and difficult questions that most fans should be able […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 4 years ago
Caviar unveils the Galaxy S21, a gold-wrapped Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

Caviar unveils the Galaxy S21, a gold-wrapped Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

If you thought $5,210 for the Caviar Galaxy Z Flip was too high-of-a-price for what is essentially a standard Z Flip wrapped in gold then you might want to strap yourselves in. The Russian luxury brand has now announced a special edition Galaxy S20 Ultra, called the Galaxy S21, which is even more ostentatious than […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy A31 won’t dodge the market for much longer, support page is live

Galaxy A31 won’t dodge the market for much longer, support page is live

The Galaxy A31 is already a little bit late to the party if we consider the fact that its predecessor was announced 13 months ago. The good news is that we might not have to wait for much longer before we'll be able to buy it. That is, at least in Russia, where Samsung appears […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Daily Deal: 35% off a renewed Samsung Galaxy S9

Daily Deal: 35% off a renewed Samsung Galaxy S9

Although the Galaxy S9 was released a couple of years ago, it still remains one of the most popular devices. Reason is that, even compared to today's smartphones, it's fast, reliable and has a good display setup. As concluded in our review, we love the performance and improvements Samsung implemented. You can now lay your […]

  • By SM Picks
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy A41 running Android 10 gets Wi-Fi and Bluetooth approval

Galaxy A41 running Android 10 gets Wi-Fi and Bluetooth approval

The upcoming Galaxy A41 has been approved by two big regulatory agencies earlier today, namely the Wi-Fi Alliance, and Bluetooth. The device carries the model number ‘SM-A415F' and Bluetooth outright confirms that the final product will be released as the Galaxy A41 – not that this would surprise anyone who can put two and two […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Samsung Account update makes 2-factor authentication (2FA) mandatory

Samsung Account update makes 2-factor authentication (2FA) mandatory

We've previously discussed how Samsung should consider improving the way it informs Samsung Account users of the fact that they can enable 2-factor authentication (2FA) for extra security. After numerous celebrities in South Korea have had their accounts hacked, and following the recent data leak incident involving Find My Mobile notifications, Samsung has now decided […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
[Updated] New coronavirus case prompts Samsung to shut down Gumi plant again

[Updated] New coronavirus case prompts Samsung to shut down Gumi plant again

Update: According to an even newer report, Samsung will maintain its output by temporarily switching its smartphone production from Gumi, South Korea to Vietnam, where the company expects to manufacture 200,000 units per month. South Korea's Galaxy S20 supply will be shipped in from Vietnam. Original story follows Today, March 6, Samsung has once again […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy Z Flip gets an update with March security patch

Galaxy Z Flip gets an update with March security patch

Samsung has kicked off the rollout of a new software update for its clamshell foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip, in the United States. The update is for unlocked units and is the second one the Z Flip is receiving since it went on sale in mid-February. The update has build number F700U1UEU1ATBC and comes bundled […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 4 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S20 series goes on sale starting today

Samsung Galaxy S20 series goes on sale starting today

After launching the Galaxy Z Flip last month, Samsung is putting up the Galaxy S20 series on sale globally starting today. The Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and the Galaxy S20 Ultra can now be purchased in 20 countries around the globe, including Australia, India, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, the US, and some European markets. The Galaxy […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ to go on sale in India starting today

Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ to go on sale in India starting today

The Galaxy S20 and the Galaxy S20+ were unveiled last month during Samsung's Unpacked 2020 event. The phones will go on sale in India starting today. The Galaxy S20 Ultra, on the other hand, is on pre-order right now, and it will be available for purchase beginning March 24. Those who pre-ordered the phones from Samsung's […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago
Samsung grabbed 74% share of the US 5G smartphone market last year

Samsung grabbed 74% share of the US 5G smartphone market last year

While Apple failed to launch even a single 5G smartphone last year, Samsung launched various models with 5G connectivity across mid-range and high-end segments. The Galaxy Note 10+ 5G turned out to be the best-selling 5G smartphone in the US last year. As per the latest data, Samsung managed to grab a 74 percent share […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 years ago