Galaxy Note 10 Android 10 One UI 2.0 beta program announced in the US

Samsung US has confirmed that the Galaxy Note 10 Android 10 One UI 2.0 beta program is coming soon. Yesterday, Samsung Korea made the same announcement, and if the company’s customer care representatives are to be believed, the beta should arrive tomorrow, October 24. That’s not written in stone, however, and we will only know for sure once the beta program actually goes live. Unlike the Galaxy S10...

Samsung Internet v11 arrives with Chromium 75 and minor UI changes

The latest version of the Samsung Internet browser has now started rolling out. The previous version was released only a couple of months ago. It was based on Chromium 71. For those who are unaware, Chromium is the underlying engine that powers the browser. Samsung Internet v11 is now being rolled out. It comes with the Chromium 75 base, a much more recent version that was released in June 2019. The one that Samsung Internet v10 was based on was...

Samsung is teasing a new Exynos launch, could happen tomorrow

Samsung has sent out a teaser for a new Exynos launch and there’s a reason to believe that it could take place tomorrow. The teaser was posted on Twitter through the official account for Samsung Exynos. The teaser itself doesn’t provide many details of exactly what it is that the company is going to announce. It’s still far too early for a new flagship chipset that would power the Galaxy S11, for example, but there are some theories. New Samsung...

Galaxy Watch Active 2 LTE and UAE launch in Korea this week

The Galaxy Watch Active 2 LTE and Under Armour Edition are nearing their South Korean market release, as Samsung just announced that they will be joining the Wi-Fi-only version on store shelves on October 23 and October 25, respectively. The company intends to make this release a bit more exciting by gifting customers discount coupons for the Galaxy Buds along with every Galaxy Watch Active 2...

You’ll need Android 10 on your Galaxy device for Gmail’s dark mode

It came as a pleasant surprise when dark mode for the Google Play Store started working for owners of Galaxy devices on Android Pie even though dark mode for Google apps is supposed to work only on Android 10. Later, Instagram also updated its app with a dark mode for Android 10 that works on Galaxy devices running Android Pie. But, if you were waiting for Gmail’s dark mode to arrive before Samsung...

T-Mobile Galaxy Tab S4 gets Bixby Voice and Call & Message Continuity

The Galaxy Tab S4 offered in the US by T-Mobile is finally getting one of the features that were promised at launch, namely Bixby Voice. The software package also introduces Call & Message Continuity support and includes the August 2019 security patch. Bixby Voice and Call & Message Continuity rolled out on the unlocked Galaxy Tab S4 worldwide in late August along with the July 2019 security...

A few banks take measures in light of Galaxy S10 fingerprint sensor flaw

A few banking institutions in the UK have decided to temporarily disable support for Galaxy S10 and Note 10 devices in light of the biometric security issues that came to light last week. The issue involves the in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor employed by both flagship series and some third-party silicone cases that can allow unauthorized users to unlock the devices. You can read more about...

Samsung offers a sneak-peek into its SDC 2019 sessions

Samsung will be hosting its sixth annual Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) in San Jose, California, from October 29-30. With only a few days left for the event, the company has published a preview of the important sessions that will be held during the two-day conference. This year’s emphasis will be on AI, Bixby, 5G, security, enterprise solutions, IoT, etc. The sessions about Bixby will focus on the opportunities, building conversational experiences,...

Samsung patent reveals full-blown, recent AR headset design

A relatively fresh design patent application reveals a full-blown render of an AR headset from Samsung. The Korean company seems poised to keep up with some of the other (future) players in the augmented reality space. Samsung AR headset Rumors about Samsung working on its own AR headset date back years. In the meantime, the Gear VR came and went, with the Galaxy Note 10 notably lacking VR support....

Samsung to increase OLED supply for Apple’s newest iPhone

Once again, Samsung is the main supplier of OLED panels for Apple’s iPhone. The Cupertino-based company recently launched its new iPhones and is now working hard to sell as many units as possible. It appears that there’s stiff demand for the new devices as Samsung is reportedly going to increase OLED supply for the newest iPhones. According to reports, Samsung Display is now expected to ship up to 50 million OLED display panels for the iPhone in...

Daily Deal: 43% off the Samsung Gear Sport smartwatch

The Galaxy Gear Sport is two years old at this point but it’s still a smartwatch you can wear with pride. It offers excellent battery life, which is an achievement considering it also has a beautiful display and a boatload of fitness tracking capabilities. And, unlike the latest two fitness-oriented Samsung smartwatches, the Gear Sport has a physical rotating bezel for navigating the intuitive user interface. If you’re looking for a new smartwatch...

Galaxy S8 Active gets October security update on T-Mobile

It was a little over a month ago that the Galaxy S8 Active was finally updated to Android 9 Pie by T-Mobile, but the carrier didn’t just stop there. It released a new update a couple of weeks later to bring the September security patch to the device, and it is now rolling out an update that bundles the October 2019 security patch. The update comes with build number G892USQS5CSI5. Since the Galaxy S8 Active was only recently updated with a newer...

Galaxy A51 spotted on Geekbench with Android 10, Exynos 9611 chipset

The Galaxy A51 has made an appearance on the Geekbench benchmark database, revealing some of its specs. As expected, the A51 runs Android 10, suggesting its release will come sometime after the Galaxy S11 next year. However, with other 2020 A series phones, like the Galaxy A71, also in testing with Android 10, it’s possible Samsung is going to turn things around and launch non-flagship devices with...

One UI 2.0 feature focus: Record the screen using built-in screen recorder

With One UI 2.0, one of the most underrated features that debuted on the Galaxy Note 10 is making its way to the Galaxy S10 and other Galaxy devices that will be updated to Android 10. You can now record the screen using the built-in screen recorder instead of downloading third-party solutions or by tricking other Samsung apps. The built-in screen recorder doesn’t just record what’s on the screen...