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Samsung Galaxy M31 review: Another compelling budget Galaxy phone

Samsung Galaxy M31 review: Another compelling budget Galaxy phone

When Samsung launched the Galaxy M30s last year, we were shocked to see how competitively the company had managed to price the phone. The M30s instantly made the Galaxy A50 feel too costly, and rightly so: Except for the in-display fingerprint sensor and better looking design, the Galaxy A50 was pretty much the same phone […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Samsung shuts down factory once again after another coronavirus case

Samsung shuts down factory once again after another coronavirus case

A little over a week ago, Samsung announced the temporary shutdown of its smartphone manufacturing factory in Gumi, South Korea due to a confirmed case of the coronavirus infection. The factory was shut down for two days as the company carried out the disinfection of the entire workplace. The company today announced that it's going […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
Weekly SamMobile Quiz 15 – Come test your Samsung knowledge!

Weekly SamMobile Quiz 15 – 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
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy S10 series March security update is out

Galaxy S10 series March security update is out

What's this? Is Samsung rolling out a new security patch for one of its flagships ahead of time again? Yes, that's happening indeed: Samsung has released the March security update for the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+. The Galaxy S20 series, or at least the Galaxy S20 Ultra, has already received the March […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Samsung could face global supply issues as Vietnam sets quarantine

Samsung could face global supply issues as Vietnam sets quarantine

Vietnam is taking extra precautions against the new coronavirus outbreak, and it will quarantine all arrivals from South Korea for 14 days, all the while suspending Visa Waivers for tourists from South Korea, reports Nikkei. Around half of all the Galaxy smartphones sold worldwide are manufactured at Samsung's facilities in Vietnam, and the state of […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Alleged Galaxy A11 leaked render sheds light on Infinity-O panel

Alleged Galaxy A11 leaked render sheds light on Infinity-O panel

As the Galaxy A11 keeps dodging the market weeks after its WFA approval, an alleged official render of the device has been leaked and passed along by Android Headlines. The render matches the sketch previously seen in FCC documents, at least from the back, and suggests that the device will sport an Infinity-O display with […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Daily Deal: 14% off AKG USB-C Headphones

Daily Deal: 14% off AKG USB-C Headphones

Most of Samsung's Galaxy smartphones that lack a 3.5mm headphone jack ship with a pair of AKG Type-C earphones in the box. These earbuds satisfy the audio needs of most users, and unlike 3.5mm-based solutions, the AKG earbuds can be improved even after release via firmware updates. Whether this is the first time you're considering […]

  • By SM Picks
  • 5 years ago
Samsung improves its LATAM share in 2019 despite a stagnant market

Samsung improves its LATAM share in 2019 despite a stagnant market

Samsung retained its top spot in the LATAM region throughout 2019, and it managed to increase its smartphone shipment market share from 36.6% in 2018, to 38% by the end of 2019. The Korean tech giant increased its influence even as the entire segment stopped growing in LATAM because of sluggish replacement rates, according to […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy S10 Lite’s 512GB storage variant lands in India

Galaxy S10 Lite’s 512GB storage variant lands in India

Samsung had launched the 128GB storage variant of the Galaxy S10 Lite in India last month. Now, the company has launched the 512GB storage variant of the smartphone. The amount of RAM in this variant remains similar to that in the 128GB variant, at 8GB. The phone will be available in three colors: Prism Black, […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 5 years ago
First Galaxy Buds+ firmware update rolls out with stability improvements

First Galaxy Buds+ firmware update rolls out with stability improvements

Samsung has begun rolling out the first firmware update for the new Galaxy Buds+. It weighs only 1.21MB and carries software version R175XXU0ATB5. The changelog is sparse but mentions ‘improved system stability and reliability' which is always welcomed. Interestingly, while Samsung is spreading the update over-the-air, the company also took to the Samsung Community website […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy Z Flip arrives in Japan via two carriers and sells out in day-one

Galaxy Z Flip arrives in Japan via two carriers and sells out in day-one

The Galaxy Z Flip was released today in Japan through mobile carriers KDDI and the Okinawa Cellular Telephone Company. And much like in most other markets including Canada, China, Germany, the US, and South Korea, the Galaxy Z Flip was sold out in Japan on its first day on the market, reports Blog of Mobile. […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy S20 sales disappoint for reasons not in Samsung’s control

Galaxy S20 sales disappoint for reasons not in Samsung’s control

Samsung started selling the Galaxy S20 lineup in its home country of South Korea yesterday and the initial numbers reported in local media are disappointing. However, it's not because the handset hasn't been well received. The huge drop in sales compared to the Galaxy S10 is due to reasons that are not in Samsung's control. […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip sold out in just nine minutes in China

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip sold out in just nine minutes in China

Another day, another story about the Galaxy Z Flip selling out soon after it was made available for purchase. China is a highly lucrative market for Samsung and the company has been working hard to regain its lost market share. The Galaxy Z Flip presents the company with an opportunity to target customers who are […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
Unlocked Galaxy Z Flip will be back in stock tomorrow in the US

Unlocked Galaxy Z Flip will be back in stock tomorrow in the US

The unlocked variant of the Galaxy Z Flip was quickly sold in stores as well as on Samsung's website in the US after the launch. The company had also claimed that it was overwhelmed with the response it received from consumers for its second foldable phone. Now, the South Korean smartphone giant says that the […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 5 years ago
This is our first look at the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

This is our first look at the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

We exclusively reported over two months ago that Samsung is working on a new tablet (SM-P615) that features an S Pen. It was revealed yesterday that the tablet would be launched as the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, all thanks to its Bluetooth certification documents. Now, we have our first look at the upcoming tablet's design. […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 5 years ago
Samsung dominates the list of top 10 smartphones in 2019

Samsung dominates the list of top 10 smartphones in 2019

Samsung is the world's top smartphone vendor so it's not surprising to see that it had the most Android devices on the list of top 10 smartphones in 2019. The latest data from two different market research firms show that the company saw significant interested in its Galaxy A series handsets. This has been quite […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy Z Flip made waves at the fashion week trifecta after launch

Galaxy Z Flip made waves at the fashion week trifecta after launch

If there was any doubt about how Samsung wants to position the Galaxy Z Flip, it have been cleared by the company's strategy to create hype for the product. At launch, Samsung unveiled a special Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne edition. It debuted at the New York Fashion Week on February 12, the very next […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
Samsung Galaxy M30s secures March 2020 security patch in India

Samsung Galaxy M30s secures March 2020 security patch in India

Samsung is keeping to its three-month security patch release schedule for its mid-range devices, and as a result, the Galaxy M30s is now getting a new software update introducing the March 2020 security patch. Indeed, while other Galaxy phones are making the jump to the February security patch, the Galaxy M30s is beating them to […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Daily Deal: 44% off Samsung Wireless Charger DUO Pad

Daily Deal: 44% off Samsung Wireless Charger DUO Pad

This might be one of the best times to jump on the wireless charging bandwagon, not only because the technology has advanced over the past few years, but also because the Samsung Wireless Charger DUO Pad is now available for a whopping 44% off. The Samsung Wireless Charger DUO Pad can charge two smartphones or […]

  • By SM Picks
  • 5 years ago
Samsung Display unveils optimized OLED display for 5G smartphones

Samsung Display unveils optimized OLED display for 5G smartphones

Samsung Display, the display-making affiliate of the conglomerate, unveiled an optimized OLED display for 5G smartphones today. Samsung continues to dominate the mobile OLED market with an over 90 percent share and it aims to keep things that way. So it continues to innovate and offer products that other display manufacturers are not yet able […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago