Galaxy Tab S6 battery capacity is lower than its predecessor

Taiwan’s certification agency has let the Galaxy Tab S6 battery capacity slip in the device’s approval listing. We know that Samsung is due to launch a new tablet in the near future. This will be the successor to the Galaxy Tab S4. Samsung is skipping straight to the Galaxy Tab S6 after launching a Galaxy Tab S5e earlier this year. We have already leaked the first live images of the Galaxy Tab S6...

Galaxy Tab S5e gets Bixby Voice, call/message continuity support in new update

Galaxy Tab S5e owners are getting a new software update that adds support for Bixby Voice to their sleek AMOLED-toting tablet. The Galaxy Tab S5e, like the Galaxy Tab S4, was announced with Bixby Voice support, but neither device actually supported the feature out of the box. And while that made sense for the Tab S4 as Bixby Voice access without a physical Bixby key is only possible on Android Pie,...

Daily Deal: 22% off Samsung 128GB Evo Select microSD card with adapter

Bargain hunters who may have missed the deal on the Samsung 128GB Evo Select microSD card a few weeks ago are in for a treat. Amazon now offers the same microSD card at an even higher discount, shaving 22% off the original price and saving you $5. The card is an ideal companion for Samsung smartphones that feature a microSD card slot, and with the full-size adapter included in the package, you can easily transfer files between your phone and computer....

Galaxy S10+ Olympic Games Edition with free Buds launches in Japan on July 24

In anticipation of the 2020 Summer Olympics, Samsung is releasing a Galaxy S10+ Olympic Games Edition in Japan exclusively through local carrier NTT DoCoMo. This is a limited edition variant with a stock of 10,000 units. It was initially unveiled a couple of months back, but now the Japanese carrier has slapped an official launch date on the device and prospective buyers will be able to place orders...

Galaxy A80 launched in India for Rs. 47,990, sale starts on August 1

Samsung has officially taken the wraps off the Galaxy A80 in India. The smartphone made its debut a couple of months ago in Thailand and went on sale in a few other markets earlier this month. It will go on sale in India starting August 1. The smartphone will be available for pre-booking in the country from July 22 to July 31. The Galaxy A80 is Samsung’s most premium 2019 Galaxy A smartphone yet. The smartphone features a sliding,...

Our wait for the Galaxy Fold could reportedly end soon

If the latest tidbit from the Korean media is to be believed, Samsung’s finally done and dust with all the required tests for the Galaxy Fold. We had heard two weeks ago that Samsung had finished redesigning the Galaxy Fold and fixed all the issues that had resulted in it being delayed back in April, and according to Korean website The Elec, a group of tech experts have tested those fixes and told Samsung that the device “is good to go.” The...

Should I upgrade from the Galaxy Note 9 to the Galaxy Note 10?

This is a question that I’ve been asking myself and many have asked me over the past few weeks – Should I upgrade from the Galaxy Note 9 to the Galaxy Note 10? We do know quite a bit about the device now as the leaks and rumors have picked up in recent days. So I believe one can begin to debate the question now. I’m a Note loyalist. I’ve been using my Galaxy Note 9 since it came out last year and...

July security update now available for the Galaxy A3 (2016) and Tab S4

Samsung has started rolling out the July 2019 security update to the Galaxy A3 (2016) and Tab S4 in many regions. Though the former is a midranger from 2016 and runs the outdated Android Nougat, the Korean company continues to push security updates every few months. It is currently receiving the July Security Maintenance Release (SMR) in Italy, Switzerland, South Africa, Ireland, Germany, and a few...

Samsung now wants to reduce e-waste across Washington, DC

Samsung Electronics America just announced a new partnership with Wisetek Solutions and the DC Department of Energy & Environment. The main goal of this collaboration is to increase recycling and repurposing of e-waste across the DC region, as well as to educate companies about the benefits of global sustainability. As a result, the two companies along with the DC Library System will hold free monthly events throughout the year to allow both...

Samsung could be in real trouble because of Japan’s new export restrictions

Samsung is having to navigate a bitter trade spat between Japan and South Korea. It imports some key materials from Japan and with strict export curbs looming, Samsung’s business faces an immense challenge. Samsung’s top man recently took an extended trip to Japan as executives try to find a way forward. The company sources materials that are crucial for display and semiconductor production. These activities contribute to the bulk of Samsung’s profits...

Galaxy Note 10 could start at 256GB storage in China, 512GB for Note 10+ 5G

The Galaxy Note 10 may get a minimum of 256GB storage in China, according to Twitter leakster Ice universe. It was rumored last week that the base variant of both the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ would have 256GB of storage in Germany and possibly other European markets, and it looks like the same would be the case in China, at least for the regular Note 10. Ice universe also says that the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G will have a minimum of 512GB...

Galaxy Note 8 update with July 2019 security patch out on Sprint

North American carrier Sprint is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy Note 8, bring the July 2019 security patch to the device. Software version N950USQS6DSG5 is now available for the 2017 phablet, and it’s a minor update that only includes security enhancements. It’s possible the update also brings the QR code scanning function for the camera, but the changelog doesn’t say anything about that. The July 2019 security patch, which has already...

Galaxy S9 update adds more AR Emoji options, call/message continuity

The latest Galaxy S9 update brings a couple of new features that were introduced on the Galaxy S10 lineup. The July security update – software version G96*FXXU6CSG8 – for the Galaxy S9 and S9+ was released for the Exynos variants in Germany today, and it adds more customization options for AR Emoji and brings support for Call and Message Continuity. Call and Message Continuity is a neat feature that...

Samsung mass producing 12GB RAM ahead of Galaxy Note 10 launch

Samsung today announced the mass production of the industry’s first 12Gb LPDDR5 mobile DRAM. It’s optimized for enabling 5G and AI features in upcoming smartphones. The Galaxy Note 10 is the company’s next flagship smartphone and there’s a good chance that it will tout this new memory chip. A 12Gb RAM variant is already expected to be available for the Galaxy Note 10. It may obviously be limited to...