Galaxy Fold Watch concept is nice, but don’t bank on it hitting the shelves

The Galaxy Fold hasn’t even hit the shelves yet, but that hasn’t stopped rumors circulating about Samsung’s next foldable handset — dubbed the Galaxy Fold Watch — and the latest web the rumor mill has spun is that it could be worn on a wrist like a watch. Best not get too excited, though: the supporting evidence comes in the form of a patent filing, and we all know the firm files them week in, week...

Here’s how to install Google Camera on the Galaxy S10

The Galaxy S10 has some of the best camera hardware on the market, and that can now be complemented with Google’s fantastic low-light and wide-angle optimizations through the use of Google Camera. There’s a caveat, though: it’s only compatible with the Snapdragon variant. Installing Google Camera on the Galaxy S10 isn’t as simple as opening up the Play Store and hitting install; it’ll require a bit of tinkering in the form of downloading an APK and...

PSA: Galaxy S10 fingerprint reader works best without a screen protector

Having trouble getting the in-display fingerprint sensor on your Galaxy S10 or Galaxy S10+ to recognize your fingerprint without the phone asking you to press harder? You might want to remove the stock screen protector. Every Galaxy S10 comes with a screen protector out of the box, and while the in-display fingerprint reader works Samsung’s official screen protectors, it works better without it. Screen...

SamMobile Daily Recap, March 13, 2019: Galaxy A9 (2018) Pie update, Galaxy Note 10 5G, and more

We publish a lot of stories on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the majority of news breaks during our European hours of operation, which makes it difficult for our readers in the US (and other regions) to keep up. However, we think we’ve come up with a fantastic solution — a daily recap. Here’s what we covered today. Phones 5G Galaxy Note 10 referenced in Galaxy S10 kernel source Galaxy S10 features that redefine the smartphone experience Galaxy...

Is the Galaxy S10 waterproof? Here’s what its IP68 rating means

Those who are new to Samsung flagships must be wondering: Is the Galaxy S10 waterproof? All models in the new lineup have an IP68 rating. So while it won’t be a good idea to go deep sea diving with the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 or Galaxy S10+, you absolutely don’t need to worry about dropping your flagship in the pool. Smartphones like the Galaxy S10 are waterproof subject to certain limitations, but...

Teardown shows the Galaxy Buds are ‘surprisingly repairable’

Along with the Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy Fold, Samsung launched many more products at its Unpacked event in February, one of which is the Galaxy Buds – the company’s latest iteration of wireless earbuds. As is customary with new launches, iFixit has done a teardown of the Galaxy Buds and found them to be “surprisingly repairable.” While the Galaxy Buds are not setting any benchmarks for repairability, the iFixit team found them to be repairable as...

Latest Galaxy A50 update brings March 2019 security patch

It has merely been a couple of weeks since the Galaxy A50 was unveiled and it’s now receiving a new update from Samsung. The latest Galaxy A50 update brings the security patch for the month of March 2019. India was the first market where Samsung made the Galaxy A50 available for purchase. Customers in the country have been able to pick up the handset both online and through retail stores since March 2. Little surprise, then, that this update was...

Samsung opens its largest Galaxy showcase store in Tokyo

Samsung opened a new Galaxy store in Tokyo on Tuesday to mark 500 days to go until the 2020 Olympics. The eight-story store is Samsung’s largest Galaxy showcase store yet. Named Galaxy Harajuku, the store will facilitate visitors with Samsung’s cutting-edge mobile technology, as well as a variety of interactive activities. Japan is preparing to rollout 5G networks ahead of the 2020...

Galaxy S10 shipments predicted to reach 20 million units in H1 2019

The Galaxy S10 series went on sale in more than 70 countries around the world last week. So far, the latest flagship lineup has been receiving overwhelming praise from reviewers and customers alike. Based on the positive market response, many market analysts are now predicting marginally better sales for the Galaxy S10 lineup. Quoting industry sources, a report in The Korean Herald says the Galaxy...

Galaxy S10 features that redefine the smartphone experience

Celebrating a decade since the launch of the first Galaxy S, Samsung introduced the Galaxy S10 series last month. Three unique devices, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10e, and the Galaxy S10+, were launched. The devices raise the bar in a number of categories, delivering a next-generation mobile experience. Additionally, the Galaxy S10 series also brings in a number of firsts for a Samsung smartphone. Be...

5G Galaxy Note 10 referenced in Galaxy S10 kernel source

It was never in doubt that the Galaxy Note 10 would have a variant with 5G connectivity, and references to this variant have been found in the Galaxy S10’s kernel source. The codename for the Galaxy Note 10 was rumored to be ‘Da Vinci’ nearly six months ago, and the kernel code mentions a ‘davinci5G’, which, as the name suggests, should be the 5G variant of the Galaxy Note 10. These rumored codenames for upcoming Samsung flagships usually turn...

BREAKING: Galaxy A9 (2018) is getting the Android Pie update

It’s barely mid-March, and Samsung has released the Android Pie update for yet another mid-range smartphone. Following the release of the update for the Galaxy A8 Plus (2018) last week, Samsung is now pushing Pie to the Galaxy A9 (2018). The update is rolling out in Poland and brings software version A920FXXU1BSC5 and the February 2019 security patch. It’s worth pointing out that Samsung doesn’t seem to be rolling out Android Pie for these mid-range...