Galaxy Note 9 update with May 2019 security patch rolling out

Samsung is rolling out a new software update for the Galaxy Note 9, bringing the latest Android security patch to the device. The update is currently out in Russia, France, and Bulgaria, and it’s actually the second update the Note 9 has received in these countries in May. The last one brought two features that Galaxy S9 owners had already been enjoying for some time: a scheduling option for the Night mode theme and a field-of-view switch in...

PSA: Galaxy S10 5G goes on sale on Verizon tomorrow (May 16)

Verizon will start selling the Galaxy S10 5G from tomorrow, May 16, as the carrier had promised. The Galaxy S10 5G is going to be a Verizon exclusive in the US for a limited time and has been on pre-order for a few weeks, and starting tomorrow, the carrier will start delivering pre-orders to customers. The 5G model is only available for purchase online, with the full retail prices set at $1299.99 and $1399.99 ($54.16 or $58.33 per month for 24 months...

These are the improvements Samsung has made to the Galaxy Fold

Samsung delayed the launch of the Galaxy Fold after some of the review units it handed out last month failed. The device was supposed to be released in the United States on April 26 and a week later in markets across Europe. That didn’t happen and the company still hasn’t confirmed a new release date. It took back all of the review units and said that the display protection would be improved. A new report out of South Korea details the improvements...

Exclusive: Galaxy Note 10, new Galaxy A devices colors revealed

We have obtained details on the color options Samsung will provide for the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Pro and a couple of upcoming Galaxy A series devices. First, let’s start with the Note 10. The Galaxy Note 10 will be the first Galaxy Note flagship to be offered in two sizes, following Samsung’s switch to three variants for the Galaxy S line with the Galaxy S10, and it looks like the smaller model may be offered in a few funky colors...

Samsung needs to fix the haptic feedback on its smartphones

I, quite literally, had a rude awakening this morning. The alarm on my Galaxy S10+ went off and it felt like being woken up by being touched with electric wires. I had forgotten to turn off the vibration so its intensity was on full display when the alarm went off. It just reminded me of the fact that the haptic feedback on Samsung’s devices has always left a lot to be desired. Like other Samsung devices, it’s just too loud and strong. Leave it on...

Check out our Galaxy Buds video review on YouTube

We just published our detailed Galaxy Buds review here on SamMobile. Do give it a read if you’re curious about whether or not Samsung’s latest wireless earbuds are worth your money. As some of you have probably noticed by now, we’re also increasingly doing video reviews of the devices that we try out. That’s the case for the Galaxy Buds as well. Our video team has created a nice video review for the Galaxy Buds. It’s up now on YouTube so you can...

Samsung Galaxy Buds review: Worthy of your hard-earned money

Samsung introduced its first truly wireless earbuds three years ago. The Gear IconX could do more than just stream music wirelessly. It even had sensors for activity and fitness tracking. It was clear that Samsung was aiming the product at fitness enthusiasts with the device trying to punch above its weight and replace their fitness tracker. This year, the company has launched new wireless earbuds,...

Samsung and Huawei settle their patent disputes in China

Samsung and Huawei have been involved in a fierce legal battle for many years now. They have sued each other in dozens of patent infringement cases both in China and the US. Earlier this year, the two companies decided to settle their lawsuits in the US, and it appears they have decided to opt for the same recourse in China as well. According to reports in the Chinese media, Samsung and Huawei have reached a settlement in a series of patent infringement...

Daily Deal: Up to 43% off Samsung’s Gear Sport smartwatch (and a bonus deal for EU residents)

Get accurate all-day fitness tracking with the Samsung Gear Sport (we’ve reviewed it here). It’s water resistant and comes with a battery that lasts for days. It has an excellent display, an intuitive user interface like every Samsung smartwatch, and can track your swimming performance in addition to a plethora of exercises. Interchangeable watch bands further sweeten the deal. Click the Buy Now link below to claim the Gear Sport at 43% off, saving...

Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ now receiving the latest security update

Having confirmed the details of the May 2019 security patch last week, Samsung is now rolling out the latest security maintenance release to compatible devices. It’s already out for a handful of devices like the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy A70, Galaxy S7 and more. Samsung has now started rolling it out for the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+. It’s only going to be a matter of time now before the update is...

5G Samsung Galaxy Note 10 battery raises questions

Straight from a South Korean testing agency comes an image of the battery of what we believe to be a 5G variant of the ‘regular-sized’ Galaxy Note 10. However, the battery’s model code does raise a few questions. Galaxy Note 10 5G battery capacity Straight from the testing labs of the KTR (Korea Testing and Research Institute) comes a photo of a battery with product number EB-BN972ABU. The battery...

Samsung’s 3nm mobile chips will offer greater performance and battery life

Samsung is showcasing its developments in advanced foundry technology yet again.. At the recently held Samsung Foundry Forum 2019 in Santa Clara, California, the company announced that its 3nm gate-all-around (GAA) process development is on track. It could be one of the largest manufacturing steps in many years, which will speed up innovations in next-gen technologies, such as artificial...

Samsung has made $1 billion from the new Galaxy A series in India

The new Galaxy A series has been very well received in key markets, particularly India. Some of the handsets were indeed developed with the Indian market in mind. Samsung also priced them very competitively in order to give rivals like Xiaomi and Huawei a run for their money. The gamble appears to have paid off for the company. Samsung has revealed that it has made $1 billion in revenue from the new Galaxy A series in India. It’s an impressive feat...