Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A9 (2018) also certified with Android Pie

Samsung’s original Galaxy A series lineup has been diluted heavily in the last few months, with the company launching devices like the Galaxy A7 (2018) and the Galaxy A9 (2018) without staple A series features like water resistance and Samsung Pay support. The Galaxy A8 (2018) and A8+ (2018) are perhaps the last true Galaxy A smartphones in that regard, and Samsung hasn’t forgotten about them despite...

Galaxy A7 (2018) Android Pie update on track for April release

With the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9 Android Pie updates nearly done and dusted, we can look forward to the Pie update for cheaper and older devices in the coming months. Samsung started working on Pie for the Galaxy A series quite early on, and the Galaxy A device – the Galaxy A7 (2018) – that may be the first to get the update has now been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance with Android 9 Pie on-board. This...

Samsung begins work on 5G Galaxy S10 model’s firmware for South Korea

Samsung has started firmware development for the Galaxy S10 X, the elusive 5G variant of the company’s upcoming flagship. The 5G variant of the Galaxy S10 has been rumored to be launching sometime in the second quarter of 2019, while a recent report said it could go on sale at the end of March, around three weeks after the non-5G models. But it’s hard to say which of the two it will be based on the fact that Samsung is now working on the device’s...

Download the official Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 wallpapers now!

Samsung’s new Galaxy M series is going to bring a lot of changes to the company’s budget lineup, and it looks like we’re finally getting new wallpapers as well. The Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 firmware went live earlier today, ahead of the January 28 launch of the devices, and we have now been able to extract the wallpapers that come bundled in the firmware. If your first thought after seeing these...

Should I upgrade from the Galaxy Note 9 to the Galaxy S10?

I’ve asked this question to myself quite a few times already. Should I upgrade from the Galaxy Note 9 to the Galaxy S10? Based on what we know so far about the Galaxy S10 series – and we know quite a bit – it might make sense to take the plunge. Like many of you, I am also very excited to see the Galaxy S10 in the flesh. It will be Samsung’s 10th anniversary flagship and there are a lot of expectations...

January security update rolling out for the Galaxy A5 (2016) and A5 (2017)

It’s raining security patches today for Galaxy smartphones. The Galaxy S8 is receiving the January 2019 security patch in some Europe markets, and an update is now rolling out for the Galaxy A5 (2016) and the Galaxy A5 (2017). The A5 (2016) is getting the update in a number of countries, but the A5 (2017)’s update is more limited in reach at the moment. These updates are unlikely to offer any new features or changes other than enhanced security....

Official Samsung Galaxy M10 and M20 firmware available for download

Samsung is gearing up to launch the first Galaxy M smartphone in India later this month, and firmware for the device are already showing up online. In fact, we have firmware for both the Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 in our database, even though it’s only the M20 that everyone is expecting to be unveiled on January 28th. It suggests Samsung will put both phones on sale at the same time while focusing only on the Galaxy M20. And that would make sense,...

Samsung opens a new multi-experience store in Dubai

Samsung Gulf has opened a new multi-experience store at the Dubai Mall. The state-of-the-art showroom is the first of its kind in the Middle East and Africa. The showroom was inaugurated by Chung Lyong Lee, president of Samsung Gulf Electronics. Eros Group manages the 853 square metre experience store. Ahmed Badri, director at Eros Group, and Lebanese star Cyrine Abdelnour were also...

Galaxy S8 January 2019 security patch update released

Those who have signed up for the Android Pie beta on their Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ already have the January 2019 security patch on their devices, but Samsung isn’t leaving those on Oreo behind. The Galaxy S8 and S8+ are getting a new software update that brings the latest security patch and is rolling out in a number of European countries. The software version for the update is G950FXXS4CRLB. The...

Galaxy S10 in-display fingerprint sensor may not work with screen protectors

The Galaxy S10 will be the first Galaxy smartphone with an in-display fingerprint sensor, but it may come at a cost. According to case manufacturer Armadillotek, the in-display fingerprint sensor on the S10 doesn’t work if there’s a screen protector on the screen. Armadillotek says it has tested its screen protectors on actual Galaxy S10 units and, as a result, its Vanguard case won’t have a screen protector. Of course, just one case maker’s results...