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[Updated] Verizon starts rolling out Android 10 update to Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+

[Updated] Verizon starts rolling out Android 10 update to Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+

Update: Sprint was quick to follow in Verizon's footsteps and, as brought to our attention by one of our readers on Twitter, the carrier is now rolling out the same update for the Galaxy S9 series on its network. Original story follows Samsung started rolling out the Android 10 update with One UI 2.0 to […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 5 years ago
Samsung adds more Screen Zoom options with One UI 2.1

Samsung adds more Screen Zoom options with One UI 2.1

The Galaxy S20 and the Galaxy Z Flip run Android 10 with One UI 2.1. There are a few subtle differences between One UI 2.0 and One UI 2.1, and a few eagle-eyed enthusiasts have managed to find additional offers that come packed with the latter. Phones running One UI 2.0 offer only three screen […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy Buds+ support multi-device connection only on Samsung phones

Galaxy Buds+ support multi-device connection only on Samsung phones

Samsung's newest true wireless earphones have garnered positive reviews all around (read our review), thanks to improved audio quality and longer battery life. However, the company has backtracked on one of the features it showcased during the launch of the Galaxy Buds+. Now, the South Korean firm claims that the feature exists, but in a […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 5 years ago
Weekly SamMobile Quiz 14 – Come test your Samsung knowledge!

Weekly SamMobile Quiz 14 – 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
Breaking: Coronavirus forces shutdown of Galaxy Z Flip factory

Breaking: Coronavirus forces shutdown of Galaxy Z Flip factory

The coronavirus epidemic has already thrown global trade into disarray while infection cases continue to be reported across the globe. More than 400 coronavirus patients are currently being treated in South Korea with many fearing that the number could rise. Samsung's manufacturing plans have been hit by this epidemic as well. The company today confirmed […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Buds+ review: All about the battery, baby

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ review: All about the battery, baby

Last year, Samsung launched its first Galaxy Buds together with the Galaxy S10 series. While that device still actually had a 3.5-mm headphone jack, the Galaxy S20 does not. And with the disappearance of traditional headphones, the need for better wireless ones grows. Enter the Galaxy Buds+. Launched together with the Galaxy S20 series, the […]

  • By Michel G.
  • 5 years ago
2nd Galaxy Z Flip batch ships to Germany on Monday, Samsung confirms

2nd Galaxy Z Flip batch ships to Germany on Monday, Samsung confirms

The Galaxy Z Flip went on sale in Germany earlier today and, as you've probably already guessed, Samsung has now announced that the device is out of stock. The good news for prospective buyers who may have missed the first launch window is that Samsung is working on replenishing Galaxy Z Flip stocks in Germany […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Samsung is now a Gold Partner of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

Samsung is now a Gold Partner of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

Samsung has been a Worldwide Paralympic Partner for the past couple of years, and the company has now reportedly become a Gold Partner of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in the ‘Wireless Communications Equipment' category. As a Worldwide Paralympic Partner, Samsung has the right to use Paralympic Games emblem and designation in its marketing campaigns, […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Samsung to provide 5G and LTE network solutions to U.S. Cellular

Samsung to provide 5G and LTE network solutions to U.S. Cellular

Samsung sees its network solutions business as a key driver of growth which is why the company went all-in on 5G years ago. Its solutions have helped carriers across the globe deploy commercial 5G networks over the past year. More carriers are now opting for Samsung's solutions as they move to the next-gen mobile standard. […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy Buds+ lack multi-device connection, Samsung backtracks on specs

Galaxy Buds+ lack multi-device connection, Samsung backtracks on specs

Samsung touted the Galaxy Buds+ as having multi-device / multi-point connection capabilities over Bluetooth 5.0. The feature would allow the earbuds to connect to two sound sources at the same time and automatically switch between them when the situation calls for it. This doesn't seem to be the case, and it looks like Samsung's original […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
It turns out there is no LTE-flavored Galaxy Chromebook after all

It turns out there is no LTE-flavored Galaxy Chromebook after all

Our hopes for an LTE variant of the Galaxy Chromebook were lifted yesterday by an official listing on Samsung's website, only to be dashed today by more recent developments. According to About Chromebooks citing Samsung itself, there is no Galaxy Chromebook LTE variant and the aforementioned listing was merely the result of an error. The […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy Themes picks up Dark Mode in latest update

Galaxy Themes picks up Dark Mode in latest update

A new update has been sent out for Galaxy Themes which adds support for the system-wide dark mode on Samsung devices. The company has gradually been updating many of its apps with support for the Dark Mode, so it was only a matter of time before Galaxy Themes picked up support as well. A similar […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
Coronavirus hinders shipments to Vietnam, Samsung might have problems

Coronavirus hinders shipments to Vietnam, Samsung might have problems

A few weeks ago we've learned that Samsung's Xi'an memory plant in China is in full production despite the coronavirus outbreak, but new reports indicate that supply issues may become a problem across all sorts of market segments soon, including consumer electronics and mobile. This could also create a domino effect and raise prices. According […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Daily Deal: 21% off the Samsung Galaxy Fit

Daily Deal: 21% off the Samsung Galaxy Fit

The Samsung Galaxy Fit is a good fitness band available at an excellent price. The 0.95 inch full color AMOLED screen shows nice and bright colors to display all your tracked activities. It's able to automatically track a lot of fitness activities like walking, running and even cycling. It also tracks your heart rate and […]

  • By SM Picks
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition quickly sells out in South Korea

Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition quickly sells out in South Korea

Samsung put the exclusive Galaxy Z Flip Thom Browne Edition on sale today in South Korea and local media is reporting that this special edition of the new foldable was sold out within two and a half hours. That's impressive, considering the fact that the Thom Browne Edition costs almost double that of a regular […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
Former Korean finance minister named Samsung’s new board chairman

Former Korean finance minister named Samsung’s new board chairman

After Lee Sang-hoon, Samsung's former board chairman, was convicted and jailed last year for union-busting activities, the company has named a new board chairman. Former South Korean finance minister Park Jae-wan will now succeed Lee Sang-hoon at Samsung's board. Park has already been serving the company since March 2016 as a non-executive director. He reportedly has a deep […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 5 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip online orders will resume in the US tomorrow

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip online orders will resume in the US tomorrow

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip was unveiled on February 11 and pre-order customers were able to get their units on February 14. That's also when the device became available through retail stores across the United States. South Korea was the only other market that got the device on February 14. As you'd expect, the Galaxy […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
Unlocked Galaxy Note 10 and 10+ get temporary $150 discounts in USA

Unlocked Galaxy Note 10 and 10+ get temporary $150 discounts in USA

US residents who may have missed the previous Galaxy Note 10+ deal on Amazon can now take advantage of new discounts on both the Note 10 and Note 10+ models, as long as they're unlocked. For a limited time only, prospective buyers can slash $150 off the full retail price. To sweeten the deal even […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Daily Deal: 17% off the Samsung Galaxy Watch

Daily Deal: 17% off the Samsung Galaxy Watch

While the Samsung Galaxy Watch is not the latest smartwatch released by Samsung, it's still a proper device that will meet your smartwatch needs. Its design is still considered great as is the software, tracking features and display. It also comes with a watch only functionality which can be useful if you need to get […]

  • By SM Picks
  • 5 years ago
Blackpink’s Jennie gets own color for the Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+

Blackpink’s Jennie gets own color for the Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+

Kpop bands have taken over the world and have perhaps the most dedicated fan bases. Naturally, this makes the artists a very valuable marketing resource. They routinely collaborate with major companies, Korean in particular, to promote a wide variety of products. Korea Telecom, South Korea's largest mobile carrier, has announced that it's going to offer […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago