Samsung teases Galaxy Note 10 One UI 2.0 beta program in Korea

Samsung Korea has revealed that the Android 10 One UI 2.0 beta program for the Galaxy Note 10 5G and Galaxy Note 10+ 5G is coming soon. The Galaxy Note 10 beta program was originally scheduled for October 21, but as we reported yesterday, Samsung’s customer care representatives are now saying that it has been delayed until October 24. And that may well be the actual date now that the company is teasing...

Samsung rethinks 2020 Tokyo Olympics marketing strategy amid trade dispute

Samsung Electronics has decided to rework its marketing strategy for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, whereby the company’s name will be removed from advertisements in favor of the Galaxy brand name. The decision was made amid ongoing trade disputes between Japan and South Korea. Samsung has been an Olympics sponsor for a couple of decades but the 2020 Tokyo Olympics have created some discomfort for the company, especially since it’s the only Korean firm...

Galaxy S10 Android 10 beta UK release has been halted

Samsung released the Galaxy S10 Android 10 beta in the UK today, as expected. The beta was also supposed to be released in India today as October 21 had previously been confirmed as the starting date. That didn’t happen and many of our Indian readers have been confused as to what happened. The beta did become available for users in the United Kingdom but only briefly. Samsung has halted the release...

Samsung Forward program expands to cover all of Russia

The Samsung Forward program has been expanded to cover the entire territory of Russia. Similar to the Upgrade Program, Samsung Forward allows eligible customers to acquire new Galaxy phones in exchange for a monthly fee. After the first 12 payments, customers can choose to upgrade to a newer Galaxy model free of charge, or return the device and put its value towards discounting other purchases. Samsung Forward is available through third-party retailers Unlike...

Bixby DevJam contest offers $125K in cash prizes to Capsule developers

Samsung is launching a contest for Bixby Capsule developers, called Bixby DevJam, allowing participants to win cash prizes and giving them a chance to be mentored by Adam Cheyer, co-founder of Siri, Change.org, and Bixby. To take place in the contest, Bixby Capsule developers have to sign up for Bixby DevJam and submit their creations to the Bixby Marketplace by December 9. Bixby DevJam puts $125,000...

Customers in South Korea can now buy the Galaxy Fold without a pre-order

Samsung has carefully controlled the release of the Galaxy Fold. South Korea was the first country to get it. The first pre-order batch quickly sold out there and it was a similar story for subsequent batches. Ahead of the iPhone 11’s expected release in South Korea this week, Samsung has now made its foldable smartphone readily available in the country. Customers no longer have to place a pre-order for the Galaxy Fold. South Koreans can buy the...

Daily Deal: 9% off the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019)

The Galaxy Tab A (2019) is a mid-range tablet from Samsung that gets you a big 10.1-inch canvas for your Netflix binge and browsing sessions, and right now, it’s going for a 9% discount for the 128GB model, making it an excellent time to pick one up. The Tab A 10.1 (2019) has an octa-core Exynos 7904 chip under the hood, 3GB of RAM, a microSD slot for up to 512GB of extra storage, a 6,150 mAh battery, and Samsung’s One UI software based on Android...

Samsung reportedly aiming to sell 6 million foldable phones in 2020

According to a new report from ETNews, Samsung is aiming to sell up to six million foldable phones next year. Samsung has reportedly sold 500,000 Galaxy Folds and has asked its display division if it has the capacity to produce as many foldable displays as would be required to meet the lofty goal. Samsung had reportedly thought about increasing its sales target for foldable phones in 2020 to 10 million but decided to settle at the six million...

Galaxy S7 updated with October 2019 security patch

The Galaxy S7 keeps on getting security updates, at least in some markets. Samsung has now released the October 2019 security patch for the Galaxy S7, with an update rolling out in Colombia, Argentina, Trinidad and Tobago, Chile, Paraguay, and Brazil with software version G930FXXS6ESJA. The October update comes less than a month after the September security update was released in a few countries. The Galaxy S7 was one of three Samsung devices named...