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Galaxy A series users used Fun Mode more than 2.5 billion times

The Fun Mode feature on Samsung's Galaxy A series smartphones lets users apply Snapchat's AR Lenses via the stock camera app. According to the South Korean firm, the Fun Mode has been used over 2.5 billion times since it was launched back in 2021. It is built by Samsung and Snap to bring fun and unique filters […]

By Sagar Naresh
2 years ago

Samsung’s 50 million unsold phones are a bad omen for the market

It's no secret that things are really bad out there. The pace of the economic recovery after the world emerged from the pandemic has not nearly been what it was expected to be. If anything, the situation has become worse, as the demand and supply side challenges continue to exist and consequently, prices are rising […]

By Adnan Farooqui
2 years ago

Samsung edges past Oppo to climb up the podium in 5G smartphone race

Samsung was the first OEM to release a 5G phone — the Galaxy S10 5G — back in 2019, and for a while, the company led the 5G smartphone market. Samsung lost that lead in 2020 when it dropped to fourth place with a global 5G smartphone market share of 12.7%. However, the company turned […]

By Mihai Matei
3 years ago

Galaxy A72 might be the first to get Optical Image Stabilization in 2021

It was first reported two months ago that Samsung is thinking about bringing Optical Image Stabilization to its mid-range phones. That meant we'd end up with Galaxy A models that had this functionality. A new report suggests that top models of the 2021 Galaxy A series would be the first mid-rangers from Samsung to get […]

By Adnan Farooqui
4 years ago

New Galaxy A phones could get Optical Image Stabilization soon

OIS or Optical Image Stabilization functionality isn't something that you'd find on affordable devices. As competition in this segment of the market heats up, Samsung is looking to make its Galaxy A series of affordable devices stand out of the crowd. A new report claims that Samsung is going to bring Optical Image Stabilization to […]

By Adnan Farooqui
4 years ago

Samsung to launch almost 10 Galaxy A phones in the first half of 2019

The Galaxy A lineup is an important one for Samsung, even more so now that the company wants to pack its mid-range devices full of technology. No Samsung flagship has a triple camera yet but the Galaxy A7 got it last year. The Galaxy A9, also launched in 2018, was the world's first quad-camera smartphone. […]

By Adnan Farooqui
6 years ago

Samsung is reportedly planning to kill the Galaxy J series

Though Samsung has been launching a number of new models in its smartphone lineup, the structure of its lineup has mostly remained the same. Barring some region-specific models like the P series and On series, Samsung primarily categorizes its phones into three groups – Galaxy J series targeting the budget segment, Galaxy A series for […]

By Naresh
6 years ago

New Galaxy A phone with Snapdragon 845 reportedly in development

There has been a clear distinction between Samsung's smartphone lineups over the past few years. The best tech, including the latest in mobile silicon, is found in the company's flagship Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series handsets. Some of that tech then trickles down into its premium mid-range Galaxy A series with other specs like […]

By Adnan Farooqui
6 years ago

Samsung may be working on a new Galaxy A model with Exynos 7885 SoC inside

Samsung’s Galaxy A series may not offer the best value for money, but they are compelling midrange smartphones for people who don’t place too much emphasis on specs. The company has already launched the Galaxy A8, A8+, A6, and A6+ in the A series lineup this year. It appears there may be more A series […]

By Naresh
6 years ago

Next Galaxy A and Galaxy C series smartphones to ship with a dual-camera

Samsung will bundle a dual-camera on its “next” Galaxy A and Galaxy C series smartphones, according to a relatively reliable Twitter tipster. The handsets are expected to hit the shelves shortly after the upcoming Galaxy Note 8, which should debut the firm's dual-camera setup. Unfortunately, we don't know know exactly what the next Galaxy A […]

By Josh L.
7 years ago

[Poll Results!] Does Samsung’s decision to stop offering a White color option irk you?

It appears that Samsung has quietly decided to stop offering the White color option with its smartphones for some reason. We first noticed it with the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7. Samsung introduced the gorgeous new Blue Coral color option for that device but didn't offer it in white. It has now done the same thing […]

By Adnan Farooqui
8 years ago

[Update: Date Confirmed] 2017 Galaxy A series teaser further confirms water resistance, CES 2017 announcement imminent

Just three weeks ago, we reported that the Galaxy A (2017) series would have IP68 water and dust certification along with USB Type-C charging and 16MP cameras (matching that of the Galaxy C9 Pro). Well, a new teaser suggests that the Iran launch was right on the money. Samsung's Galaxy A series teaser has been leaked […]

By Deidre R.
8 years ago

Upcoming Galaxy A handsets could come with curved displays

As per a new report coming out of South Korea, Samsung could be looking to expand its curved display flagship lineup to the Galaxy A series as well. We have recently heard about the Galaxy A7 (2017), which will probably feature a standard flat screen display. This venture could be official sometime next year as […]

By Daniel van Dorp
8 years ago

The Galaxy A7 (2017) might not be released in Europe

We exclusively reported a few months back that Samsung is working on the 2017 iteration of the Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7. The company is yet to confirm when these handsets will be released but we've heard a lot of rumors about them over the past couple of weeks. A new report suggests […]

By Adnan Farooqui
8 years ago

Samsung is offering a free Gear VR to all new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge customers in Brazil

Samsung is encouraging consumers in Brazil to purchase either a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge in place of its faulty Galaxy Note 7 by offering them free gifts. As part of its Connected Samsung promotion, all customers who purchase the latest handset in its Galaxy S line will not only receive a complimentary Gear VR, but […]

By Josh L.
8 years ago

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