Samsung indirectly confirms Galaxy S8 and Note 8 won’t get Android 10

Samsung has hammered the final nail in the coffin of the hopes Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 owners may have had of getting the Android 10 update. The company’s official Android 10 update schedule that’s been going live in various countries in the last few days makes no mention of the Galaxy S8 or Galaxy Note 8 in the list of eligible devices, indirectly confirming that the 2017 flagships will spend the rest of their days on Android Pie. Considering...

Could one of the Galaxy S11’s cameras be a ‘Bright Night Sensor’?

There are plenty of trademarks that Samsung applies for all year round. And one of the company’s latest filings has caught our attention – Samsung filed a trademark for a new image sensor called ‘Bright Night Sensor’ on November 28. Bright Night was originally Samsung’s version of a dedicated Night mode for the Galaxy S10 camera, but the fact that the company is now making an actual image sensor with...

Galaxy Note 10 finally gets a new Android 10 beta update

Just a day after the stable Android 10 update was released for the Galaxy S10 in Germany, Samsung has released a new beta update for the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+. This is the third beta update for the Galaxy Note 10 series and is rolling out in India right now. It carries build number N97*FXXU1ZSKN and includes a number of bug fixes along with the December 2019 security patch. The list of bug fixes...

Samsung may have started making PC CPUs for Intel

We reported earlier this year that Intel could pick Samsung as a contract manufacturer of its 14nm Rocket Lake PC CPUs. It was said back then that negotiations between the two companies were in the final stages. It appears that a deal has been struck between the two titans of the industry. Local media in South Korea is now reporting that Samsung has indeed won orders from Intel for its 14nm chips. Intel has been looking for a contract manufacturer...

Samsung India gearing up to hire 1,200 engineers for R&D next month

Samsung India is strengthening its R&D operations as the company is set to hire no less than 1,200 engineers by the end of the year. Beginning December 1, the company will be looking to hire students from various colleges including the Delhi Technological University, Manipal Institute of Technology, BITS Pilani, IITs, NITs, IISc Bangalore, and more. Samsung India looking for engineers across various fields According to a report passed along by...

[List] Official Galaxy S10 Android 10 update is out in these countries

Samsung finally released the official and stable version of the Galaxy S10 Android 10 update today. Much like last year, Germany is the first country to get the update. However, it’s only a matter of time before Android 10 for the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ starts making its way to other countries. Major firmware updates are always released in stages. The list of countries that will receive...

Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ Android 10 firmware download available now

Put that Thanksgiving turkey to the side because Samsung just rolled out the Android 10 update for the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e and Galaxy S10+. The firmware is out of beta and a stable version is now being sent out for the public. We reported earlier today that the stable Android 10 update had been released in Germany for those who were on the beta program. We can confirm that the Android 10 firmware for the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+...

Samsung may be the sole supplier of OLED panels for 2020 iPhone Pro models

When Apple made the switch to OLED screens for its top-end smartphones in 2017, beginning with the iPhone X, it chose Samsung Display as its supplier. Despite Samsung being its biggest competitor in smartphones, the Cupertino company had no option but to rely on Samsung for its OLED panels because of the latter’s dominance in producing high-quality OLED mobile displays at scale. In the last couple of years, Apple has tried to cut down its reliance...

Galaxy A51 crosses another obstacle on its way to retail shelves

The Galaxy A51 has been approved by the FCC, a week after it received its Bluetooth certification and two weeks after leaked renders gave us a 360-degree look at the phone’s design. The Galaxy A51 is rumored to launch sometime in December along with the Galaxy Note 10 Lite and Galaxy S10 Lite, with India expected to be the country where the device will first go on sale. The Galaxy A51’s main upgrade over the Galaxy A50 will be the camera. The A51...

Stable Galaxy S10 Android 10 update now out for those on Android Pie

Last year, it was a Christmas gift, and this time, Samsung has chosen Thanksgiving as the special occasion to release the next version of Android for its latest flagship. The company pushed out the stable Android 10 update to the Galaxy S10 series in Germany for beta users earlier today, and now the update is rolling out for the general public, which means you can update to Android 10 and One UI 2.0 right away even if you’re on Android Pie. Like...

Galaxy Note 10 Lite: Everything we know so far

For the first time since the Galaxy Note 4, Samsung launched two different variants of the Note flagship in 2019. Extending the Galaxy S series strategy to the Note lineup, the Korean company launched the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ in August this year. Barely three months later, as we reported exclusively, Samsung is looking to add one more variant, the Galaxy Note 10 Lite, to the already crowded flagship lineup. As the name suggests, the Galaxy...

Galaxy A50s and Galaxy M30 get November security update

The Galaxy A50s and Galaxy M30 are being treated to the November 2019 security patch in India. An update has been released for the two phones in the country, carrying software version A507FNXXS2ASK5 and M305FDDS3BSK1 for the A50s and M30 respectively. Both updates are devoid of any new features and only include the latest security fixes. Galaxy A50s and Galaxy M30 owners are probably going to have...

Daily Deal: 42% off Samsung Qi Fast Charge Wireless Charging Pad

Wireless charging is convenient when you’re at your desk or in your living room and you need to pick up your smartphone from time to time. Using a wireless charger prevents you from having to pull out your charger every time only to plug it in again minutes later. By eliminating that part you minimize the risk of breaking your charging port. Wireless chargers also offer Fast Charging now so you don’t need to leave it on there for hours anymore. This...

Breaking: Stable Galaxy S10 Android 10 update released in Germany!

Samsung has just released the stable Android 10 update for the Galaxy S10 series in Germany! Yes, this is not a drill, the stable update really is rolling out, at least for those who had participated in the One UI 2.0 beta program. The stable update comes with software version G97**XXU3BSKO, includes the December security patch, and is around 140 MB in size. Developing… The post Breaking: Stable...

Samsung Internet 10.2 released, brings back Video Assistant feature

Samsung has released version 10.2 of the Samsung Internet browser and is bringing back the popular Video Assistant feature. To be clear, Video Assistant already made its return in the beta version of Samsung Internet three months ago, and it is now making its way to the stable version of the browser. However, as we had explained before, Video Assistant is no longer as useful as it was before Samsung...

Galaxy Note 10 Lite benchmark reveals Exynos 9810, 6GB of RAM

At long last, we are finally getting to see some of the specs the Galaxy Note 10 Lite could offer. The cheaper Galaxy Note 10 variant (SM-N770F) has surfaced on the Geekbench benchmark database, sporting the Exynos 9810 SoC, 6GB of RAM, and Android 10. Earlier this week, the Galaxy Note 10 Lite’s Bluetooth-enabled S Pen was certified by the FCC, and the device is rumored to be launching sometime in...

Galaxy Note 8 is being updated with December security patch

Samsung has yet again beaten Google to the punch in releasing the next Android security patch for its devices before Google has officially released details of the security patch. Samsung released the December security update for the Galaxy A50 less than a day ago, and it has now pushed out a similar update for the Galaxy Note 8. The update is rolling out in Panama, where the November security update for the Galaxy Note 8 was released in mid-November,...

Both budget and flagship Galaxy phones could get Android 10 in January

In what would be a first for Samsung, the next version of Android could be released for both budget and flagship smartphones within a few weeks. According to Samsung India’s roadmap for the Android 10 update, the Galaxy S10, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9, Galaxy M20, Galaxy M30, Galaxy A30 are all set to be updated to Android in January. While it’s a bit unfortunate that Samsung is aiming...

Samsung opens the largest Experience Store in the UK, offers discounts

Samsung UK is opening a brand new Experience Store in Westfield Stratford City, just in time for Black Friday. The flagship venue has an area of 480 square meters and it is officially UK’s largest Samsung Experience Store, not counting the giant Samsung KX experience center opened in London roughly three months ago. Readers might recall that Samsung already launched a store in Westfield London earlier...

Samsung’s market share in Canada drops by 6.8% YoY to 32% total in Q3

The Canadian smartphone market is dominated by Samsung and Apple, but out of the two tech giants, Samsung has been losing market share in Canada while Apple gained 8.8% since 12 months ago, according to Counterpoint Research. Samsung’s smartphones accounted for 32% of the Canadian market in Q3 2019, down from 38.8% a year ago. Samsung is not the only OEM to have lost market share over this period,...

Galaxy A50 gets new update including December 2019 security patch

Neither Google nor Samsung has detailed the December 2019 security patch, but the Galaxy A50 has beaten all the other models to the punch as it is now receiving a new update in Israel, which includes the latest security fixes. The December 2019 security patch is included in the latest Android 10 beta, but this is the first time that it reaches a Galaxy smartphone on a live build. The new update targeting...

Bluetooth S Pen for the Galaxy Note 10 Lite confirmed by the FCC

For a device that’s rumored to be launching in December, the Galaxy Note 10 Lite (SM-N770) has made surprisingly few unofficial appearances ever since we exclusively revealed such a device is in the works. The Galaxy S10 Lite, the other flagship spin-off Samsung is making, is also rumored for a December launch and has been considerably less shy. We have seen an online benchmark, confirmation on its battery size, and even an FCC certification for...

Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9 not getting Bixby Routines with Android 10?

Samsung started rolling out the Android 10 beta for the Galaxy S9/S9+ today and for the Note 9 last week in select markets. Predictably, the update brings many of the new features that Samsung debuted on its newer devices launched this year, like Night mode for the front-facing camera. There is, however, one nifty little feature that is absent from the Android 10 beta for last year’s flagships. The current beta releases for both the Galaxy S9...

Daily Deal: 33% off the JETech Case for Samsung Galaxy S10e

When you purchase a new smartphone you want it to stay in mint condition. By using a case, you will prevent it from scratching and denting and you make sure it will last for a long time. Another upside is that the resale value of your Samsung smartphone will increase as well which is convenient when you want to upgrade later. This case by JETech is a flexible TPU case with added texture so you phone won’t slip while holding it. At 33% off this is...

Galaxy S9 and Note 9 get Night mode for telephoto and front camera on Android 10

Samsung is running an Android 10 beta program for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9 right now. Since these devices were launched last year, they’re getting new features that are a part of Android 10 and One UI 2.0 and some features that were available on this year’s flagships even on Android Pie. Among the latter is a Night mode for the front camera and for the telephoto rear camera, which...

Galaxy Note 9 Android 10 beta program live in India, coming soon to the US

The Android 10-based One UI 2.0 beta program for the Galaxy Note 9 has been launched in India today and will soon be coming to the US as well. The Note 9’s One UI 2.0 beta debuted in the UK and South Korea last week, and earlier today, the One UI 2.0 beta was also released for the Galaxy S9 in India and South Korea. At this time, it’s unclear if the Note 9 or S9 betas will be expanding to markets...

[Poll] So, um, anyone liking the Galaxy S11 as seen in leaked images?

The Galaxy S11’s official unveiling may be a few months away, but leaked renders over the last few days have given us a fairly good idea of what the three Galaxy S11 models will look like. The source of these leaks has often been correct in the past, having pretty accurately revealed the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10’s design months before either series was announced, so there’s a high chance that...

Breaking: Galaxy S9 Android 10 beta program starts in India, South Korea

Samsung has kicked off the One UI 2.0 beta program for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. The beta is currently available in India and South Korea, where users of either device can sign up for the beta from the Samsung Members app. The Android 10 beta has also been released for the Galaxy Note 9 in India, exactly a week after it was launched in the UK and South Korea. Once you have enrolled in the beta...

PlayGalaxy Link will be out on the Galaxy Fold, S9, Note 9, A90 next month

Samsung is going to make the PlayGalaxy Link beta available to more devices in December, including the Galaxy S9, Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy A90, and the Galaxy Fold. PlayGalaxy Link is a streaming app that lets you stream your games from your PC to your smartphone and play them remotely over a Wi-Fi or mobile network (4G or 5G). While it is already possible to stream your video games from your PC to your Galaxy device using PlayGalaxy Link’s underlying...

Samsung Display regains industry top spot in Q3 thanks to AMOLED

Samsung Display is once again the largest display supplier for the mobile industry after the company lost the title to BOE Technology near the end of 2018. However, as more OEMs continued adopting AMOLED solutions for their 2019 smartphones, Samsung Display regained its top spot as the industry’s biggest player. This is according to a Gizmochina report citing IHS Markit, which reveals that Samsung...