Galaxy Note 8 receives update with March 2019 security patch

The Galaxy Note 8 is being updated with the latest Android security patch in a handful of markets around the world. Samsung has released an update in Taiwan, Bulgaria, Romania, Switzerland, and the Nordic region with software version N950FXXS5DSB4. This is the first software update for the Note 8 in these markets after the Android Pie update was released last month. Second Pie-based update for the Galaxy Note 8 As such, we expect there to be...

Samsung Pay is picking up support for two new banks in South Africa

Samsung Pay will soon be compatible with Discovery Bank and Investec in South Africa, it has been revealed. The move will bump the total number of supported financial institutions in the region up to seven, with the most recent addition being FNB, following in the footsteps of Absa, RMB, Standard Bank and Virgin Money. There’s no word on when Discovery Bank and Investec will be added to Samsung Pay; expansions are usually implemented within a couple...

You can’t store Bitcoin in Blockchain KeyStore on the Galaxy S10

Bad news: You can’t store Bitcoin in the Blockchain KeyStore wallet on the Samsung Galaxy S10, despite the token’s logo appearing in pre-release images of the application. That’s because the client is only compatible with Ethereum and Ethereum-derived tokens, according to CoinDesk Korea. It’s a little strange that Samsung has decided to omit what’s without a doubt the most popular mass-market token from its new Blockchain KeyStore wallet, but it...

SquareTrade drop tests show no improvement in Galaxy S10’s durability

The Galaxy S10 lineup is now available for purchase, and it costs north of $1,000 for some variants. That’s a lot of money even if they are the best smartphones in the market currently. The new flagships bring many improvements to the table, but it appears enhanced durability is not one of them, at least not according to the drop tests conducted by SquareTrade. As is common when a new and notable...

Samsung Malaysia launches a bunch of Galaxy S10s into space

Sky is the limit for the Galaxy S10! Well, Samsung Malaysia seems to have taken it way too literally. Following the launch of the Galaxy S10 series in the country, Samsung Malaysia launched 10 units of the device literally into the sky. And obviously, the devices took some stunning images of the Earth from up there. This is the first time Samsung Malaysia has launched its smartphones into the space....

What is Wireless PowerShare and how to use it on the Galaxy S10

It was rumored well before the Galaxy S10 was announced that the new flagship could have a reverse wireless charging feature. Samsung confirmed on February 20 that the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ come with Wireless PowerShare. This feature lets you wirelessly charge another compatible device using your handset’s battery. If you have been wondering what Wireless PowerShare is and how you...

Samsung strengthens production of application processors

Sluggish demand for memory chips has forced Samsung to focus more on non-memory chips and the foundry business. The company has reportedly begun investing resources to expand the production of application processors and other non-memory chips. According to industry researcher IC Insights, memory chip business could suffer about 20% decrease in sales. 5G may help Samsung reinforce its non-memory business Introduction of 5G networks will...

Galaxy S10e is a surprisingly good phone

I am in love with the Galaxy S10e. No, really, I am in love with this phone. Samsung has finally made a worthwhile compact flagship again. My colleagues Danny and Daniel had talked about how they liked the Galaxy S10e the most when they went hands-on with the three Galaxy S10 models before Samsung’s Unpacked event, and I can see why. First off, that flat display makes the phone feel rather different....

Samsung Galaxy A20(e) battery capacity hints at a compact design

Samsung’s yet-to-be-revealed Galaxy A20(e) will have a rather modest 3000 mAh battery capacity. This is far less than that of the recently launched A10, A30, and A50, hinting at a more compact form factor. Galaxy A20 battery capacity From the guys over at Galaxy Club, we get a glimpse of the Galaxy A20’s power source. The battery, sporting model code EB-BA202ABU, is shown in a picture obtained from...