Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge now receiving March security update

Samsung has started rolling out this month’s Security Maintenance Release (SMR) for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in a number of markets, including Argentina, Brazil, India and the United Kingdom, bringing them in line with the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, and Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. To be a little more specific, our firmware database shows the update has begun making the rounds for the Galaxy S7 in India, Russia, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates,...

Samsung allowed Bixby key remapping to prioritize user convenience

Samsung introduced Bixby alongside the Galaxy S8 and S8+ in 2017. It has since developed into a powerful digital assistant, and so has the Bixby key on Samsung’s flagship smartphones. The Galaxy S10 series, in particular, introduced the all-new ability to customize the dedicated key. Evolution of the Bixby key Earlier, a single press of the Bixby key would open Bixby Home, while a long press would pull up Bixby Voice. But now, Samsung is presenting...

How to fix distortion in Galaxy S10 ultra-wide camera photos

All three models of the Galaxy S10 come with an ultra-wide camera at the back, allowing users to take photos that can capture more of a scene without having to move back. The ultra-wide camera has a field of view of 123 degrees, which is considerably higher than the 77-degree field of view of the primary camera. However, the outer corners of ultra-wide photos can have some distortion that’s widely...

Galaxy A8 (2018) starts receiving the Android Pie update in Europe

Samsung is expanding its Android Pie rollout for the Galaxy A8 (2018) and A8+ (2018) to more countries. After Russia and India, the update has now hit the European continent. Germany and The Netherlands are the two new markets where the Galaxy A8 is receiving the Android Pie update. The Galaxy A8 (2018) was Samsung’s first mid-range phone to receive the Android Pie update. The update brings...

Samsung Galaxy A90 might get a smaller battery than the A50, A70

With more and more new Galaxy A series phones seeing the light of day, the Galaxy A90 remains one of the less-leaked devices. However, information about the device’s battery might shed more light on some of its details. With the Galaxy A20, A30 and A50 packing a meaty 4,000mAh battery, and the Galaxy A70 battery rumored to come with 4,400mAh capacity, expectations for the Galaxy A90 are justifiably high. However, new information might shed a...

I thought I wasted money with the ceramic Galaxy S10+, until I dropped it

When my ceramic Galaxy S10+ arrived and I opened it up, I was disappointed. The ceramic model is heavier than the regular one, but that’s not an issue compared to the fact that the ceramic version is considerably smoother at the back and, therefore, more slippery. Since I was always going to use it with a case, I wondered if I should have saved money and gotten the regular S10+ instead. That was until I dropped my ceramic S10+ and it came out of...

This app is all you need for free Galaxy S10 cutout wallpapers

A new app released on the Google Play Store allows Galaxy S10 owners to download wallpapers that hide the camera cutout from a single location. The app’s called Hidey Hole and it basically grabs cutout wallpapers published on a Reddit thread to make it easier for Galaxy S10e, S10, and S10+ owners to check the wallpapers out. While the wallpapers come from Reddit, the developer of the app has added...

Is the Galaxy S10 5G compatible? Yes, but there’s a catch

The Galaxy S10 series was supposed to bring Samsung’s first 5G smartphone to the market and it does. Those who don’t follow tech news regularly might be wondering: Is the Galaxy S10 5G compatible? Allow us to break it down for you. Yes, the Galaxy S10 is 5G compatible, but there’s a catch. You have to buy a specific model of the new flagship if you want 5G support. Don’t think you can get on a 5G network with the Galaxy S10e, amazing as that handset...

Galaxy S10 5G release may take place in a few weeks

The Galaxy S10 5G is the fourth variant in Samsung’s new flagship lineup. It will only be sold in countries where carriers have deployed 5G networks. The United States and South Korea will thus be the first countries to get it. Verizon has confirmed that its mobile 5G network will launch on April 11. The Galaxy S10 5G will be initially exclusive to Verizon in the United States. With South Korea’s state-run radio verification agency now granting approval...

Galaxy S10 selling well in China, could help regain market share

Samsung has come under intense pressure in the Chinese smartphone market over the past few years. It’s market share clocked in at less than 1 percent while it was at 20 percent back in 2013. Local competitors like Huawei and Xiaomi have given Samsung a tough time in the lucrative market. However, Samsung now feels that it has a good chance of regaining some lost market share. The Galaxy S10, Samsung’s latest flagship series, is selling well in China....