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Samsung profits decline 53% in 2019, improvement likely this year

Samsung profits decline 53% in 2019, improvement likely this year

The earnings estimate that Samsung released three weeks ago for the fourth quarter of last year showed that the company's 2019 full-year profit would decline a whopping 53 percent compared to 2018. That was confirmed today when Samsung published its full earnings report for Q4 2019 and the fiscal year 2019. Samsung reported revenues of […]

  • By Daniel van Dorp
  • 5 years ago
Samsung maintained crown of largest smartphone vendor in 2019

Samsung maintained crown of largest smartphone vendor in 2019

2019 was a good year for Samsung, at least as far as ensuring it didn't see its smartphone sales go on a downward trajectory is concerned. According to the latest data from Strategy Analytics, Samsung maintained its status as the world's largest smartphone vendor in 2019. The company shipped 295.1 million phones over the entire […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
February 2020 security patch released for the Galaxy Tab S3

February 2020 security patch released for the Galaxy Tab S3

In 2019, Samsung often released new Android security patches for its devices earlier than everyone else, including Google, and it seems determined to keep doing it this year as well. In Korea, Samsung is pushing out an update to the Galaxy Tab S3 that bundles the February 2020 security patch, two days before February actually […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Stable Galaxy S9 Android 10 update rolling out to beta users

Stable Galaxy S9 Android 10 update rolling out to beta users

The Galaxy S9 and S9+ Android 10 beta program has finally ended. Samsung is rolling out the final Android 10 build to those who participated in the beta program. The update that has been released for beta users has the same firmware version as the update that rolled out to Android Pie users earlier this […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Samsung confirms Galaxy Tab S6 5G release for January 30

Samsung confirms Galaxy Tab S6 5G release for January 30

It was first revealed in October last year that Samsung might soon launch a 5G variant of its flagship Galaxy Tab S6 tablet. The company later quietly confirmed on its own website that a 5G variant of the tablet is indeed going to be offered in the near future. Samsung today confirmed that it's going […]

  • By Danny Dorresteijn
  • 5 years ago
Daily Deal: 17% off the Samsung Galaxy Buds

Daily Deal: 17% off the Samsung Galaxy Buds

Samsung launched the Galaxy Buds last year and they quickly gained popularity. The primary function is to offer you a wireless audio experience and they've nailed that. The sound quality is clear and it the volume is nice and loud. The bass is good but not too heavy, so all in all a good balanced […]

  • By SM Picks
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy Buds have received a new firmware update

Galaxy Buds have received a new firmware update

Three months after the last firmware update was released for the Galaxy Buds, Samsung is rolling out a new update for its wireless earbuds today. As expected, it's a minor update that only system stability and reliability improvements. Samsung improved the stability of the Bluetooth connection in the previous update. It really did help make […]

  • By Daniel van Dorp
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy A51 launched in India, price and release date revealed

Galaxy A51 launched in India, price and release date revealed

Samsung has launched the Galaxy A51 in India, a couple of weeks after it first started teasing the device in the country. The Galaxy A51 will go on sale in India from January 31 across all major online and offline retail stores. It carries a price tag of Rs 23,999 for the model with 6GB of […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
[Poll] How do you feel about new flagships being leaked completely?

[Poll] How do you feel about new flagships being leaked completely?

Samsung's next Unpacked event is already dead on arrival two weeks before it's supposed to take place. The Galaxy Z Flip was the only device that wasn't fully leaked but that changed yesterday when we saw the biggest leak yet for Samsung's foldable smartphone. There's really nothing to look forward to at Unpacked since both […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 5 years ago
With two weeks to go, Samsung’s Unpacked is already dead on arrival

With two weeks to go, Samsung’s Unpacked is already dead on arrival

It's unfortunate that I'm having to write this again merely six months after raising similar concerns prior to the Unpacked event for the Galaxy Note 10. It just goes to show that Samsung has not taken any concrete steps to address the issue. Rumors and leaks are a part of the never-ending tech news cycle. […]

  • By Danny Dorresteijn
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy S20 to use 64MP telephoto camera for 8K video recording

Galaxy S20 to use 64MP telephoto camera for 8K video recording

The Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ aren't expected to feature a 108MP main camera like the Galaxy S20 Ultra, just a 12MP sensor with a larger pixel size than the cameras on the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10. However, according to rumors, the S20 and S20+ will have a higher-resolution sensor for the telephoto camera – […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
International Galaxy S20 Ultra model picks up FCC certification

International Galaxy S20 Ultra model picks up FCC certification

Just a few days back, the Galaxy S20 5G and Galaxy S20+ 5G for the US market were approved by the FCC. Now, the international model of the Galaxy S20 Ultra has picked up FCC approval as well. The device carries model number SM-G988B, which will be launched in all markets outside the US and […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy Note 9 Android 10 update rolling out in the US

Galaxy Note 9 Android 10 update rolling out in the US

The Android 10 and One UI 2.0 update for the Galaxy Note 9 first started rolling out at the beginning of the month. Now, nearly 30 days later, the update has been released for carrier-locked variants in the US. At the time of this writing, the update seems to be available for US Cellular, Xfinity […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Galaxy Z Flip screen bezel has bumpers for better protection

Galaxy Z Flip screen bezel has bumpers for better protection

The next foldable phone from Samsung should technically be more resilient compared to the original Galaxy Fold. The company took the time following the Fold's release to iron out some of the kinks in this new emerging display technology, and the Galaxy Z Flip is said to employ both ultra-thin glass and a plastic layer […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Breaking: Biggest Galaxy Z Flip leak shows and confirms everything

Breaking: Biggest Galaxy Z Flip leak shows and confirms everything

While we didn't get to see any press renders of the original Galaxy Fold before it was announced, that's not going to be the case for the Galaxy Z Flip. The handset has been leaked in all its foldable glory today as a plethora of seemingly official press renders have been leaked online. Samsung will […]

  • By Daniel van Dorp
  • 5 years ago
Samsung wants to ‘change the shape of the future’ at Galaxy Unpacked

Samsung wants to ‘change the shape of the future’ at Galaxy Unpacked

It's been a while since Samsung first confirmed the February 11 date for its next Galaxy Unpacked event, and now the company wants to get some excitement going through a new official teaser video. Samsung hasn't revealed any particular details in its latest YouTube clip, but that's to be expected given the title of an […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
HMD Odyssey+ price halved months ahead of Half-Life: Alyx release

HMD Odyssey+ price halved months ahead of Half-Life: Alyx release

Samsung has quietly phased out the Gear VR by not making the Galaxy Note 10 compatible with it, and the Galaxy S20 series is unlikely to change this. However, Samsung offers other VR solutions too, and its Windows Mixed Reality headset, the HMD Odyssey+, is now available at a hefty discount. Samsung has slashed the […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Safety Korea greenlights Galaxy A41 battery with 3,500mAh capacity

Safety Korea greenlights Galaxy A41 battery with 3,500mAh capacity

Samsung is seemingly preparing the Galaxy A41 for market release and the company has begun gathering approvals from various regulatory agencies. Recently, what appears to be the battery for the Galaxy A41 has been approved by Safety Korea. The component carries the model number EB-BA415ABY and it reportedly has a capacity of around 3,500mAh. The […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 5 years ago
Breaking: Samsung Galaxy S9 Android 10 update released!

Breaking: Samsung Galaxy S9 Android 10 update released!

Well, color us surprised: Samsung has released the Android 10 update for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. The update is rolling out in Germany and in the US for those using the S9 or S9+ on Xfinity Mobile. It's worth noting that the update is currently out for those who are on Android Pie. Yes, the final […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 5 years ago
Daily Deal: 23% off Bose SoundSport Wireless Headphones

Daily Deal: 23% off Bose SoundSport Wireless Headphones

Wireless headphones are increasing in popularity and for good reasons. They are generally more convenient, and they're the perfect design for an active lifestyle. If you're looking for a new pair, the Bose SoundSport wireless headphones might be your answer. This product boasts high-quality audio at any volume thanks to Bose's active equalizer. The headphones […]

  • By SM Picks
  • 5 years ago