Galaxy A30 June security update brings improved Telegram compatibility

A new software update for the Galaxy A30 is rolling out in India today, bringing the June 2019 security patch and a slow motion video recording mode for the camera. The update sports software version A305FDDU2ASE5 and also brings improved compatibility with Telegram, which had removed the 2019 Galaxy A series phones from its compatibility list because of some unexplained issue with the file system....

Samsung celebrating 10 years of Galaxy with special Galaxy S10 deals

Samsung’s Galaxy series of Android phones will have its tenth birthday this month (the first Galaxy phone came out in the last week of June, 2009), and as part of its Galaxy Day celebration, the company is offering a year of YouTube Premium membership for free to those who purchase a Galaxy S10 or Galaxy Note 9. The Galaxy Day offers are only for US customers and will run until June 30; those who buy an S10 or Note 9 by June 8 will also receive free...

SamMobile Daily Recap, June 4, 2019: Ceramic Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy S10 update, 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. Phone Did the ceramic Galaxy Note 10 5G just pop up for the first time? Samsung teams up with Hatch for 5G game streaming...

Samsung brings its 8K QLED TV lineup to India

Samsung unveiled new 8K QLED TVs earlier this year at CES 2019. The company has been gradually expanding their availability to various markets around the world since then. India is also joining the list now with Samsung announcing availability and pricing details today. Along with the 8K QLED TVs, the Korean company is also bringing other QLEDs TV from its 2019 lineup to the subcontinent. Samsung will be selling the 8K QLED TVs in 98-inch, 82-inch,...

Galaxy S10 is getting a third software update with the May security patch

Samsung has released a third Galaxy S10 software update with the May 2019 security patch in some countries. The original May security update (software version XXU1ASE5) was taken off the air when it was found to be causing a number of issues, and Samsung released a hotfix update (XXU1ASE6) soon after to take care of those issues. And now, Samsung is rolling out yet another minor update for...

Samsung launches the Galaxy Wide 4 and Galaxy Jean 2 in South Korea

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Wide 4 and Galaxy Jean 2 smartphones in South Korea. The devices are re-branded Galaxy A20 and A20e, both of which have already released in several markets around the world. The Galaxy Jean 2, aka Galaxy A20e, is priced at 253,000 won (~$214) in Samsung’s home country. Samsung is yet to reveal the price of the Galaxy Wide 4 in its domestic market. Available...

Could this be the Galaxy Note 10’s crazy fast 45W charger?

Recently, rumors about Samsung bringing a massive upgrade to its fast charging game have been swirling around. The Galaxy Note 10 is said to support 45W fast charging. Now we might just be able to put a picture to the rumors, with the appearance of a brand new fast charger. Samsung EP-TA845 fast charger Back in South Korea, a previously unknown travel adapter received some necessary safety certifications...

Samsung kickstarts 6G network research with an eye on the future

The much-hyped 5G networks are finally going live in select parts of the world, but it’s still a long way before the technology matures and becomes commonplace. Samsung is aiming to become a dominant player in the 5G space and has been working aggressively with industry partners to get a head start. Even before the fight for 5G dominance goes mainstream, the Korean company is already thinking about 6G networks with an eye on the future. According...

Daily Deal: Up to $50 off a Samsung Galaxy Watch

As we had concluded in our review, the Samsung Galaxy Watch comes extremely close to perfection. It has a beautiful design that’s also quite rugged, the battery life is fantastic, and the rotating bezel ring is an intuitive way of operating the watch that’s unmatched by anything else on the market. If you’re looking for a new smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch is an excellent choice, especially if you pick one up today from Amazon, where the 46mm version...

Samsung teams up with Hatch for 5G game streaming in the US

Samsung has announced a new partnership with the 5G game streaming service Hatch. The company has launched the Hatch for Samsung app for the Galaxy S10 5G. The app is available in the Game Launcher, and comes with  one month’s worth of Hatch Premium for free. It enables the owners of Samsung’s first 5G phone to play popular games like Hitman GO, Monument Valley, and Angry Birds instantly over streaming. The promotion,...

Galaxy Home to be launched in Q3 2019, says Samsung CEO

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Home alongside the Galaxy Note 9 last year. It has been a long wait for this Bixby-powered smart speaker. In February this year, Samsung announced that the Galaxy Home would be coming in April. That window has already passed, and there’s still no product in sight. Now a new report coming from South Korea claims that the Galaxy Home will finally be taking the center stage in the third quarter of this...

Samsung monthly updates: June 2019 security patch gets detailed

Samsung monthly updates are usually detailed in the first week and that’s precisely what the company has done today. It has confirmed the details of the June 2019 security patch. We sometimes see a firmware update roll out with the new patch even before it’s detailed. The Galaxy A30 update that was rolled out yesterday did indeed come with the June 2019 security patch. The latest security maintenance release brings several bug fixes for Android OS...

Did the ceramic Galaxy Note 10 5G just pop up for the first time?

Would a ceramic Galaxy Note 10 5G be so far-fetched? Samsung already offers this finish for the Galaxy S10+ so it would make sense to do the same for its next flagship. The 5G variant of the Galaxy Note 10 has been spotted on Geekbench and the numbers hint at the possibility of a ceramic variant. The ceramic Galaxy S10+ offers more than just the durable material. Customers also get 12GB of RAM and...