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Samsung made an exception for the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition

Samsung made an exception for the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition

Samsung surprised many people who didn't follow the leaks with the unexpected release of the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition last week. The phone went on sale in Korea on October 25, and as you may have already found out, it sold out over the weekend. Aside from an attractive wider form factor, a thinner […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 days ago
Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is a hit, sells out over the weekend

Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is a hit, sells out over the weekend

Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition appears to be a hit already. The phone was released in South Korea last Friday, but sometime during the weekend, it completely sold out. Nobody knows how many Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition units Samsung had in store before the phone went on sale in Korea on October […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 days ago
Samsung Health update that brings health records starts rolling out

Samsung Health update that brings health records starts rolling out

Earlier this week, Samsung announced three new features for Samsung Health. The company said the update will start rolling out soon. Indeed, the update has started rolling out. It brings barcode scanning for food logging, Health Records, and visual search to add your medications. Samsung Health update brings three new features Samsung has released a […]

  • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
  • 5 days ago
Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition looks kind of amazing in real life

Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition looks kind of amazing in real life

As far as we can tell, Samsung's brand-new Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition won't be coming to the Western market. Unfortunately, this probably means we'll never get our hands on this device. We haven't seen any real photos yet, unless you count Samsung's touched-up renders. The good news is, we can now check out the […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 1 week ago
Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition vs Fold 6: What makes one special?

Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition vs Fold 6: What makes one special?

Samsung has removed any doubt that may have existed regarding a new Galaxy Z Fold model coming this year. If all the leaks so far haven't convinced you, well, Samsung finally made things official today and confirmed that the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is as real as can be. The question on everyone's mind […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 1 week ago
Samsung confirms Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition price, release date

Samsung confirms Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition price, release date

After a few months of build-up, Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition today. Finally, we now know when the foldable phone is supposed to go on sale in Korea and how much it costs. However, we still have a few questions left unanswered regarding general availability and even specs. There were rumors that […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 1 week ago
Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is here to show Samsung isn’t out of the game yet

Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition is here to show Samsung isn’t out of the game yet

Samsung has finally unveiled the much-awaited Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition. Just as we were getting the impression that Samsung was getting left behind in the game, the South Korean firm revealed its thinnest and biggest foldable smartphone yet. It also features the best camera setup ever seen on a foldable Galaxy smartphone. This foldable […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 1 week ago
Galaxy Watch 6 gets One UI 6 Watch Beta 8 update

Galaxy Watch 6 gets One UI 6 Watch Beta 8 update

It has been over two months since the launch of the Galaxy Watch 7 and the Galaxy Watch Ultra, both of which came pre-installed with the One UI 6 Watch software. However, older Galaxy Watches still haven't received the stable One UI 6 Watch update. Now, Samsung has released another beta version of the One […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 weeks ago
Samsung launches Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 in one more country

Samsung launches Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 in one more country

Last month, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360, its first laptop equipped with Intel's Lunar Lake CPU, and it was made available for pre-order in the USA. Now, the company has announced the launch of the new laptop in its home country, South Korea. Let us have a look at its features and […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 weeks ago
Samsung’s hardware will power South Korean Navy’s private 5G network

Samsung’s hardware will power South Korean Navy’s private 5G network

Samsung Networks, one of the world's biggest cellular network equipment providers, has announced that its hardware will power the South Korean Navy's private 5G network. KT and Samsung Networks will deploy a private 5G network as a part of the country's Smart Naval Project. Samsung Networks and KT will deploy a private 5G network for […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 2 weeks ago
Galaxy Tab S10 series launches in Korea tomorrow

Galaxy Tab S10 series launches in Korea tomorrow

Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab S10 series a few days ago. Today, the company announced the launch of the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus and the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra in South Korea. The tablets will go on sale in South Korea starting October 4, 2024. Galaxy Tab S10 series launched in Korea, pricing announced Starting […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 weeks ago
Samsung getting away with tiny fine for causing radiation exposure

Samsung getting away with tiny fine for causing radiation exposure

In May this year, two workers at Samsung’s R&D complex in Giheung, South Korea, woking on chip production line, reported that their fingers swell and red spots appeared on them while working. Upon checking them up, it was found that they faced those issues due to excess X-ray exposure at the work place. Reportedly, their […]

  • By Abid Iqbal Shaik
  • 4 weeks ago
Koreans can use Samsung Wallet as cash card at more bank ATMs

Koreans can use Samsung Wallet as cash card at more bank ATMs

Samsung has announced that it has signed an agreement with the Bank of Korea and Korea Financial Telecommunications and Clearings Institute (KFTC) to allow Samsung Wallet users in South Korea to use their phones as cash cards at more ATMs. This is a good move, as people can now use Samsung Wallet on their phones […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 1 month ago
Breaking: Galaxy Tab S9 FE, FE+ get One UI 6.1.1 update

Breaking: Galaxy Tab S9 FE, FE+ get One UI 6.1.1 update

Samsung has finally started rolling out the One UI 6.1.1 update to the Galaxy Tab S9 FE series. The update is currently available in South Korea, and it could be released in other countries starting next week. The update brings several One UI enhancements but no new Galaxy AI features to the Fan Edition tablets. […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 1 month ago
Future Hyundai and Kia cars can be located using Samsung’s SmartThings

Future Hyundai and Kia cars can be located using Samsung’s SmartThings

A few months ago, Samsung partnered with Hyundai and Kia to integrate SmartThings into the carmakers' automobiles. That partnership is now going one step ahead with the integration of SmartThings Find in Hyundai and Kia cars. More connected car features will soon be available on Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Locate lost or stolen Hyundai and […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 1 month ago
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