PSA: Galaxy S9 and S9+ come with a free case in the box in some markets

Well, we have only been able to confirm that Samsung is offering a case in the box with the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ in one market, but it’s likely it’s the case (pun intended) in a few other markets as well. Samsung India seems to have kicked off this trend, no doubt to compete with some Chinese OEMs who have also been offering free cases with smartphones in the country for a long time. The Galaxy Note 8 was the first to come with a case in the...

Galaxy S9 camera teardown video shows how variable aperture works

The Galaxy S9 is the first smartphone on the market with a variable aperture camera. The 12-megapixel rear camera has the ability to switch from f/1.5 aperture (lowest ever on a smartphone) to f/2.4 automatically as well as with a single tap in manual mode. Some of you might be wondering how has Samsung made variable aperture work on a smartphone camera and now there’s a video that will explain just that. YouTuber JerryRigEverything has posted a...

Some T-Mobile customers will receive their Galaxy S9 today

The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are officially here, therefore the hype has died down a bit. Nonetheless, customer excitement is still brewing as they have yet to receive their units. Multiple T-Mobile customers on Reddit, including myself, have confirmed the destined arrival of their Galaxy S9 today. Historically, T-Mobile has always been on top of shipping devices early; often being the first...

[Poll] Galaxy S8 Oreo update: Have you received it on your phone yet?

If you think Samsung expects the launch of a new flagship to attract attention away from software updates for existing devices, you’re not alone. The company has been dragging its feet when it comes to the Galaxy S8 Oreo update. While the final version of Oreo was released in less than two weeks after the beta program ended, it was halted soon after because of a reboot issue. Samsung released a newer version of Oreo with the necessary fix a few days...

Check out these Galaxy S9 renders with an iPhone X-like notch

Rumors about Samsung majorly downsizing the bezels on the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ didn’t pan out, and all we got were slightly narrower bezels above and below the Infinity display on the company’s newest flagships compared to the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. That’s not to say there aren’t notable design improvements on-board. The S9 and S9+ are more resistant to damage thanks to thicker glass and stronger...

Camera-based Google Lens comes to the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 8

Google Lens is a visual search tool that the internet search giant announced last year. It analyzes what the smartphone camera sees and then provides relevant content. The feature is called Google Lens and while it was initially kept exclusive to Google’s Pixel handsets, the company decided to bring Lens to all Android devices running Google Photos last week. The company had also said at the Mobile...

Three reasons to buy the Galaxy S9 or S9+ over the Galaxy S8 or S8+

The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are here, and Samsung’s 2018 flagships will be the devices all other flagships will be measured against. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ pack the latest and greatest tech, including a camera with physically adjustable aperture, but while the two phones will be hogging all the limelight in the coming weeks (and have been since they were unveiled), some consumers will be looking to...

Galaxy S9 clear back mod puts the phone’s internals on full display

If you want to make your new Samsung flagship stand out, maybe take a look at this Galaxy S9 clear back mod which is going to put the phone’s internals on full display. What you’ll essentially be doing is feeling off the paint from the back cover thus exposing the inner components. Bear in mind, though, that this is going to void your warranty. Galaxy S9 clear back mod This Galaxy S9 clear back mod has been demonstrated by YouTuber JerryRigEverything...