Samsung wanted to prove itself as a ‘true innovator’ with the Galaxy Fold

What started off as a good week for Samsung ended up being a PR nightmare. The Galaxy Fold received spectacular initial impressions from reviewers who had been handed test units. However, the display on some units started failing merely a day later. The issues only exacerbated after that. So much so that Samsung not only decided to postpone launch events, it ended up delaying the release altogether. That’s despite reiterating in its initial response...

Galaxy View 2 specs and features officially revealed by AT&T

Just a day after we exclusively revealed the Galaxy View 2, AT&T has officially confirmed the device as well. The original Galaxy View “movable display” was launched on AT&T as well so it’s no surprise that the same carrier has been chosen for the successor. AT&T hasn’t confirmed pricing and availability details as yet. It has posted a video on YouTube which details some of the Galaxy View 2 specs and features. It may not be long before...

AT&T says new Galaxy Fold release date is June 13

Everything unraveled for the world’s first foldable smartphone in the past couple of days. Early units that were sent out to reviewers failed. Some due to user error while others may just have been faulty units. Samsung has since postponed the Galaxy Fold launch events in different markets across the globe. It has also decided to delay the release. Samsung was due to release the Galaxy Fold on April 26 in the United States. Customers have already...

Samsung to supply Apple with 5G modems in 2020

Now that Intel has exited the 5G modem business, Samsung’s chip-making division could be about to land a colossal contract — Apple. That’s according to renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who believes the firm will split production of the 5G modem that will be on board the 2020 iPhones between Qualcomm and Samsung, all but confirming that the 2019 iPhones won’t come with 5G on board. It’s thought that Apple decided to split production between the two...

Galaxy S10+ outpaces the Huawei P30 Pro in new speed test

The Galaxy S10+ and Huawei P30 Pro aren’t too dissimilar on paper, but Samsung’s flagship seems to hold up better in the real world. At least, that’s the conclusion that was drawn when the duo were pit against each other in PhoneBuff’s speed test — which is said to be the most accurate of its kind. That’s because instead of relying on a human to maintain a consistent speed when controlling both devices, PhoneBuff uses a mechanical arm. He then repeats...

How to record GIFs using the camera on the Galaxy S10

Did you know you can create GIFs from the camera on your Galaxy S10? This is a feature that came to Samsung devices with the Galaxy S9 last year and is available on the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ as well. You can record GIFs that are 30 seconds long using your S10’s rear and front cameras simply by tapping and holding the shutter button. You can also edit these GIFs in the Gallery app...

[Poll] How often do you charge your wearables with the Galaxy S10?

The Galaxy S10 comes with plenty of new tricks compared to its predecessors, and Wireless PowerShare is very useful for those who are entrenched in the Samsung ecosystem and use the company’s smartwatches and/or its wireless earbuds. Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ owners don’t need to lug around a separate charger for their wearable device. They can simply use the phone to charge their...

Unlocked Galaxy S8 gets update with April 2019 security patch

Samsung has released the April security update for the unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. The Galaxy S8 is the last device on the list of Galaxy flagships that are currently eligible for monthly security updates to be getting this month’s security patch. The update is rolling out in a number of markets, including India, Iraq, Russia, and South Africa, with software version G950FXXS4DSD3/G955FXXS4DSD3. It’s...

Samsung reportedly developing a new Chromebook Pro

Samsung reignited interest in high-end Chromebooks with the Chromebook Pro which was launched in 2017. The company has since launched updated variants of the Chromebook Plus and it has long been due to launch a new Pro variant. A new report suggests that the company may have begun work on a new Chromebook Pro. It’s still early days so not a lot of information is available about this new device right now. However, it’s believed that the new Chromebook...

Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405F) with 128GB storage in the works

We have learned that Samsung is working on a fourth Galaxy M smartphone. It goes under the model number SM-M405F and is no doubt going to be launched as the Galaxy M40. The M40 was certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance earlier this month, with the certification revealing the M40 would be the first device in the Galaxy M series to come with Android Pie out of the box. Our sources tell us it will come with 128GB of storage, but that’s about it for the...

The feature-packed Galaxy A70 goes on sale in Vietnam

Samsung launched the Galaxy A70, an upper-mid-range smartphone, on March 26. The device boasts a number of premium features, such as 25 watt super fast charging, 32MP rear and front cameras, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. Having made its way through India, China, and a few other markets, this feature-packed smartphone has now been launched in Vietnam. Galaxy A70 goes on sale in Vietnam The Galaxy A70 is another member of...