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Super HDR images from Galaxy phones will be compatible with iPhones, Macs

Earlier this year, Samsung introduced the capability to capture Super HDR photos using the Galaxy S24 series. While this new format works on all high-end phones and tablets that come pre-installed with Android 14, it wasn't compatible with Apple's devices. That is changing now, as Apple has released compatibility with the ISO 21496-1 standard. Apple's […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
21 hours ago

Apple AI is now live, doesn’t look like a threat to Samsung Galaxy AI

Samsung was the first OEM to really push the concept of generative AI tools into the mainstream. It started at the beginning of the year with the launch of the Galaxy S24 series featuring the Galaxy AI suite, and the saga continued throughout the year without much competition standing in Samsung's way. Today, that should […]

By Mihai Matei
2 days ago

Android 16 could copy Apple’s Dynamic Island notifications

Apple, Google, and Samsung regularly get UI design inspirations from each other. After Samsung introduced punch-hole notifications (notification animation originating from the front camera) with the Galaxy S10, Apple brought Dynamic Island notifications with the iPhone 14. Now, Google could be trying to bring Dynamic Island-like notifications with Android 16. Android 16 could get Apple's […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
3 days ago

Samsung to supply OLED screens for upcoming iPhone SE

Samsung, the world's biggest maker of OLED panels, will reportedly supply OLED panels for the next-generation iPhone SE (2024). The South Korean firm has been supplying OLED panels to Apple since the launch of the iPhone X, and it will continue to do so even though its supply share has decreased over the years. Some […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
1 week ago

New insight tells different story of Samsung-Apple rivalry in Q3

Yesterday, we covered some market data for the global smartphone segment in Q3 and reported that, according to those numbers, Samsung and Apple held roughly the same market share in the third quarter of 2024. However, different analysts use different methodologies, and today, fresh insight from Counterpoint Research paints a new picture. While Canalys data […]

By Mihai Matei
2 weeks ago

Galaxy phones are gaining long-term value as iPhones depreciate

Historically, one of the best attributes iPhones have enjoyed is a higher resale value than Android phones. However, although Apple devices maintain a relatively low depreciation rate even in 2024, market trends appear to be shifting. A new study by SellCell shows that, over the past few years, Apple's flagship phones lost value faster than […]

By Mihai Matei
2 weeks ago

Samsung and Apple had equal global phone market share in Q3

Industry experts say the global smartphone market grew year-on-year in Q3, attributing the higher sales to the ongoing phone replacement cycle. And as the segment grew, the competition between the top five global smartphone brands intensified. In Q3, Samsung and Apple had nearly equal market share. Each company held roughly 18% of the global smartphone […]

By Mihai Matei
2 weeks ago

You could soon stream Apple TV+ on your Galaxy phones, tablets

While Apple launched the Apple Music app for Android smartphones and tablets long ago, it didn't launch the Apple TV+ app for those devices. Now, Apple is trying a new way to bring Apple TV+ content to Android phones and tablets, and that is via the Amazon Prime Video app. Apple TV+ will be available […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
3 weeks ago

No pushback on Galaxy Ring as Apple cancels its first smart ring

It's been a few months since Samsung introduced its first smart ring, the Galaxy Ring, but if the latest rumors are correct, the Korean tech giant won't get any competition from its biggest rival anytime soon. Apple has reportedly canned its smart ring project. Tales about Apple developing a smart ring have circulated for years, […]

By Mihai Matei
3 weeks ago

Samsung improves global tablet shipments as market grows

New data from market watchers says Samsung maintained its position in the global tablet market, but the company improved year-on-year sales significantly. In fact, according to data from Counterpoint Research, every major tablet brand improved their year-on-year shipments in Q2 2024 compared to a year ago. The tablet market appears to be in a healthy […]

By Mihai Matei
3 weeks ago

Galaxy S24 FE’s Exynos chip is faster than iPhone 16’s A18 in ray tracing

Samsung used the Exynos 2400e in the Galaxy S24 FE to lower manufacturing costs. The new in-house chip is a slightly downclocked version of the Exynos 2400 used in the Galaxy S24 and the Galaxy S24+, but how does it affect the phone's performance? It has been found that Samsung hasn't cut many corners. A […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
4 weeks ago

Apple could be forced to rely more on Samsung for future iPhone displays

Apple sources displays for its products, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches from multiple companies. One of its biggest suppliers is Samsung Display, which provides majority of panels, especially for iPhones and iPads. Well, a new letter sent by Congress to the Department of Defence could force Apple to stop using displays from China’s BOE […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
4 weeks ago

Galaxy S25 Ultra performance exceeds iPhone 16 Pro Max

Samsung will likely announce the Galaxy S25 series after three months, but most of the features of those upcoming devices have already leaked. While there was some confusion regarding the processor, it is safe to assume that the Galaxy S25 Ultra bound for the US will use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip. This Snapdragon […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
1 month ago

Samsung updates SmartThings app for iPhones with Dark Mode icon

Samsung may be using Android for its smartphones and tablets, but it also has several apps for iOS and iPadOS. One of its most popular apps is SmartThings, and it is used by several iPhone and iPad users. The company has updated the SmartThings app for iPhones and iPads to bring a new feature for […]

By Asif Iqbal Shaik
1 month ago

iPhones might not one-up Galaxy S-series for at least two years

Apple’s latest smartphone lineup, the iPhone 16 series, features the A18 and A18 Pro chipsets, which are made on TSMC’s enhanced 3nm fabrication process called the N3P. Samsung’s upcoming flagship smartphone lineup, the Galaxy S25 series, will most likely use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC, which could also be made on TSMC’s N3P fabrication […]

By Abid Iqbal Shaik
1 month ago

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