Hole on top of Galaxy Note 10 isn’t exactly a speaker, let us explain

We think we’ve figured out what that extra hole on top of the Galaxy Note 10 is for. No, there’s no dedicated speaker there, unlike what we had originally thought and despite what Samsung might suggest in the user manual. Nor is it an infrared sensor, although that was pretty easy to realize. But if it’s not a speaker (or an IR blaster), what is it? Well, it’s a hole to allow sound from the earpiece...

Galaxy Note 10+ 5G is just as difficult to repair as the Galaxy S10

The majority of Galaxy Note 10+ buyers are waiting for their latest acquisition to be shipped tomorrow, August 23, and if you feel like another nugget of information regarding the flagship will make your wait a little bit more bearable then you might be interested in a teardown. iFixit is at it again with a disassembly of the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G, so this is your chance to get a better view of what’s...

You can now buy the Galaxy Note 10 S Pen separately for $29.99

The new Galaxy Note 10 S Pen has popped up in the list of accessories available for purchase from Samsung in the United States. The redesigned S Pen carries a price of $29.99 and customers can choose between the colors Black, Silver, White, and Blue. Now, nothing is stopping you from mixing and matching the colors of your Note 10/10+ and your S Pen, so if you dislike the fact that the Aura Blue smartphone...

Galaxy Note 10+ 45W charger doesn’t seem to offer much over 25W

According to a battery test performed by Thai tech blog DroidSans, the 45W Super Fast charger for the Galaxy Note 10+ might not be worth your investment. The difference in recharge speed between 25W and 45W is not as great as one would’ve thought, judging by these results. It’s a rather negligible 4% difference between 25W and 45W charging by the time the Note 10+ hits 100% battery on the latter....

Daily Deal: 20% off 128GB Samsung microSD card with adapter

Love a good bargain? Here’s one you don’t want to miss. Amazon currently has the 128GB Samsung EVO Select microSD card with adapter at a generous 20 percent discount. This UHS Speed Class 3 microSD card promises read and write speeds of up to 100 and 90 MB/s respectively, making it the perfect accessory for your mobile device. There’s a 10 year limited warranty on offer as well and if you’re based in the United States, you could have it with you...

Galaxy Note 10 Plus durability test: A solid phone with a vulnerable S Pen

The Galaxy Note 10 is a beautiful piece of engineering, featuring a metal frame so thin that it had to be partially widened just so the volume rocker and power button have a place to stay. It adopts a so-called glass sandwich design and the eccentric Aura Glow color option highlights this characteristic as no other phone on the market does. But just how durable is the Galaxy Note 10 series, and specifically,...

48 hours with the Galaxy Note 10+: Enough to be impressed

Monday, August 19, was a tough day for me. Not because I was going through any issues, but because I was impatiently waiting for our Galaxy Note 10+ review unit to arrive at my doorstep. I don’t remember the last time I felt so excited about an upcoming phone. I didn’t get to play with the Galaxy Note 10 or Note 10+ at Samsung Unpacked because, well, I wasn’t there. My colleagues Adnan, Danny, and...

New Galaxy Buds firmware update stabilizes Bluetooth connection

Samsung regularly releases updates for its earbuds and there’s a new Galaxy Buds firmware update rolling out today. It follows the one released two months ago which improved streaming and phone call quality. The changelog isn’t a big one, only mentioned that the Bluetooth connection has been stabilized through added fixes. This update has just started rolling out so it might take a while before you...

Chicago police to employ Samsung’s DeX in-vehicle solution

After Colorado deputies, Chicago police are employing Samsung’s technologies to give officers on patrol better resources. The Chicago Police Department (CPD) is rolling out a pilot program for Samsung’s DeX in-vehicle solution. The in-vehicle version of Samsung’s DeX platform will replace the computers in cop cars. The initial pilot will launch in CPD’s 11th district later this year. Greater capabilities, reduced cost The CPD...

Galaxy A50s, Galaxy A30s official with upgraded cameras and design

Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy A50s and Galaxy A30s, upgraded variants of the Galaxy A50 (review) and Galaxy A30 launched earlier this year. We’ve been hearing about ‘s’ variants of Samsung’s 2019 Galaxy A series lineup for quite some time, and the Galaxy A10s was the first of those devices to be unveiled. The A50s and A30s now join the list, with upgraded cameras the primary...

PSA: Galaxy Note 10+ 5G is not a dual SIM smartphone

The Galaxy Note 10+ 5G does not have dual SIM slots and only supports a single SIM and a microSD card. Unlike the Galaxy S10 5G, which didn’t launch until a few months after the LTE models, the 5G variant of the Galaxy Note 10+ is launching alongside the regular Note 10+ (and Note 10) in many markets around the world. Those who want a future-proof phone will likely want to buy the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G if it’s available in their country, but those who...

Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ arrive in 70 countries this Friday

Samsung’s latest flagships, the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+, will hit the shelves in 70 nations this week, the company announced today. The new devices will be available through both online and offline channels in the United States, Europe, Canada, South Korea, Australia, and several Southeast Asian countries starting August 23. The number of countries will rise to about 130 by the beginning...