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Galaxy Z Flip pre-bookings in India open tomorrow, Mirror Gold is available

Galaxy Z Flip pre-bookings in India open tomorrow, Mirror Gold is available

Samsung is bringing the Galaxy Z Flip to India, with pre-bookings having been officially confirmed to open tomorrow, February 21. The device will be available not only in Mirror Purple and Mirror Black but also in the more exclusive Mirror Gold finish. Prospective buyers will be able to pre-book the device in select retail stores […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Random Find My Mobile notification was the result of ‘internal test’

Random Find My Mobile notification was the result of ‘internal test’

Millions of Samsung Galaxy owners were caught by surprise this morning when they saw a random notification from Samsung's Find My Mobile service. It made no sense and really weirded some people out, given the fact that Find My Mobile can be used to remotely lock and even wipe phones. It was immediately evident that […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
Got strange Find My Mobile notification on your Galaxy phone? You’re not alone

Got strange Find My Mobile notification on your Galaxy phone? You’re not alone

Update: It has now been confirmed that the notification was the result of an internal test by Samsung and there is nothing to be worried about. More details here. Original story follows Samsung put Galaxy phone owners around the world into a frenzy a couple of hours back by sending out a strange notification to […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Samsung starts mass production of 6nm and 7nm EUV chips

Samsung starts mass production of 6nm and 7nm EUV chips

Samsung has announced that its foundry business has started mass producing 6nm and 7nm chips using the EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet) lithography process. The company's new V1 facility, which is also its first dedicated production line for manufacturing chips using the EUV process, broke ground in February of 2018 and started testing wafers production in the […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra are the first unlocked all-carrier 5G smartphones in the US

Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra are the first unlocked all-carrier 5G smartphones in the US

All the Galaxy S20 models in the US are compatible with 5G networks, but the Galaxy S20+ (SM-G986U) and the Galaxy S20 Ultra (SM-G988U) are superior to the Galaxy S20 in terms of 5G connectivity. They support both mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G networks, and are the first truly all-carrier unlocked 5G smartphones in the US. The Galaxy S20+ and […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy Chromebook gets an LTE variant and a release date

Galaxy Chromebook gets an LTE variant and a release date

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Chromebook last month, and it is the best Chromebook we've ever seen. The company had earlier mentioned that the laptop would be available in Q1 of this year. However, it looks like the availability might be delayed by a bit. Best Buy has now listed the Galaxy Chromebook on its website, […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 5 years ago
Samsung might change the way the Galaxy S20 handles its 120Hz screen

Samsung might change the way the Galaxy S20 handles its 120Hz screen

Samsung is reportedly working on changing the way that the Galaxy S20 flagships utilize their new 120Hz-capable displays. As you're probably aware, the Galaxy S20 lineup's screens can run at 60Hz or 120Hz, but there are some caveats. Firstly, the high-refresh 120Hz mode is not available for the highest WQHD+ resolution. Secondly, the 120Hz mode […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Samsung sold nearly twice as many QLED TVs as LG did OLEDs in 2019

Samsung sold nearly twice as many QLED TVs as LG did OLEDs in 2019

Samsung Electronics was the largest TV vendor in 2019, marking the 14th consecutive year for the company to lead the segment. That's nearly one and a half decades of market dominance, and last year the company maintained its top spot largely thanks to strong QLED TV sales. Samsung had the most global TV shipments out […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Daily Deal: 23% off Berennis 3-pack Smart LED light bulb

Daily Deal: 23% off Berennis 3-pack Smart LED light bulb

If you're looking to automate your home through IoT devices, then perhaps one of the best places to start with is your home lighting. Smart light bulbs like those manufactured by BERENNIS offer millions of colors to choose from, they work with smart assistants, and you can control them with ease from the phone app […]

  • By SM Picks
  • 5 years ago
Android Auto Wireless works with Galaxy S20, Flip, possibly other models

Android Auto Wireless works with Galaxy S20, Flip, possibly other models

Google has officially added Android Auto Wireless support for the Galaxy S20 and the Galaxy Z Flip. Nearly every flagship phone released by Samsung over the past couple of years has received Android Auto Wireless support about half a year ago, and now Google has added other Samsung devices (incl. Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Z […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Samsung makes big marketing push with Kpop super band BTS

Samsung makes big marketing push with Kpop super band BTS

Samsung has inked a new partnership with Kpop super band BTS to promote its new smartphones. BTS is a massive global entity in its own right with countless fans across the globe. This partnership will allow Samsung to reach out to a younger demographic which makes up a significant chunk of the BTS fan base. […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy S20 launches in Vietnam with pre-order freebies in tow

Galaxy S20 launches in Vietnam with pre-order freebies in tow

Samsung Vietnam has announced the launch detail for the Galaxy S20 series and Galaxy Buds+ in the country. Unsurprisingly given Samsung's global release details, the trio of flagship smartphones along with the new earbuds will ship to customers in Vietnam on March 6. But before that happens, prospective buyers can pre-order the products and take […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy A71 5G will use Samsung’s Exynos 980 processor

Galaxy A71 5G will use Samsung’s Exynos 980 processor

The Galaxy A71 was among the first of Samsung's 2020 Galaxy A smartphones. It was unveiled alongside the Galaxy A51 in December 2019. We reported back then that Samsung also has a 5G variant of the Galaxy A71 in development. Since then, we've found out that the Galaxy A71 5G may also be released in […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy Note 9 starts receiving Android 10 update on Verizon’s network

Galaxy Note 9 starts receiving Android 10 update on Verizon’s network

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U) users on Verizon's network in the US have started receiving the Android 10 update with One UI 2.0. The update with the firmware version N960USQU3DTAA also brings the February 2020 Android security patch for the smartphone. There's still no word on the size of the software update. If you are a […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy A71 launched in India, price and release date revealed

Galaxy A71 launched in India, price and release date revealed

Samsung has launched the Galaxy A71 in India, three weeks after it announced the Galaxy A51 for the country. Only the 8GB RAM variant of the Galaxy A71 will be available in India, at least for now, and it is priced at Rs 29,999. The price of the phone was leaked earlier today. The smartphone […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy Z Flip teardown reveals fine dust can still get into its hinge

Galaxy Z Flip teardown reveals fine dust can still get into its hinge

The Galaxy Z Flip is Samsung's second foldable phone, and the company has learned a lot over the past year and made notable improvements to its hinge and the screen protection. iFixit has now published a video teardown of the Galaxy Z Flip, giving us a detailed look at the phone's internals. When Samsung unveiled […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy A71 and Galaxy M31 Indian pricing leaked

Galaxy A71 and Galaxy M31 Indian pricing leaked

Just a few days ahead of the launch of two mid-range Samsung smartphones in the Indian market, their possible prices have been leaked. If a new report from 91Mobiles is to be believed, the Galaxy A71 could carry a price tag of Rs 29,999 in India for the 8GB RAM variant. A separate report from […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 5 years ago
Samsung Display commercializes Ultra Thin Glass for foldable devices

Samsung Display commercializes Ultra Thin Glass for foldable devices

Samsung Display has commercialized its Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) technology for foldable smartphones. The glass cover has already been used in the Galaxy Z Flip that was released on February 11 alongside the Galaxy S20 series. The Ultra Thin Glass is used to protect foldable screens from scratches and scuffs. The South Korean display manufacturing […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy S20, Galaxy Z Flip support cross-platform copy and paste with Windows 10

Galaxy S20, Galaxy Z Flip support cross-platform copy and paste with Windows 10

Microsoft and Samsung's collaborations are deepening with each passing day. Yesterday, it was announced that the companies had worked together to bring RCS messages to Windows 10 via the Your Phone app and the Galaxy S20. Now, the Redmond-based company has mentioned that Samsung's new flagship smartphones support cross-platform copy and paste with Windows 10. […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 5 years ago
These Samsung Galaxy phones now support Google Stadia

These Samsung Galaxy phones now support Google Stadia

Smartphones aren't capable of providing a console-level gaming experience but that's something that cloud-based game streaming services are out to change. Google's Stadia is one such service, promising to beam console games to mobile users at 4K resolution and 60 frames-per-second. It was initially possible to access Google Stadia on the company's Pixel smartphones only. […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago