Google: Samsung will release stable Android 10 update by end of year

Samsung may not want to say it to its customers officially, but if we are to be believe Google, the Korean giant will release the stable Android 10 update for some devices before 2020. Google, in a post on its Android developers blog about how Project Treble has helped make adoption of newer versions of Android faster, revealed that “many manufacturers such as ASUS, LG, Motorola, OPPO, Realme, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Transsion, and Vivo have committed...

New Exynos 990 SoC makes Samsung phones with 120Hz displays a possibility

Samsung teased a new Exynos processor launch yesterday. The company today unveiled the Exynos 990 mobile processor at the Samsung Tech Day 2019 event in San Jose, California. Samsung describes it as a premium mobile processor built on the 7nm EUV process. It’s accompanied by a new 5G modem called the Exynos Modem 5123. It’s also built using the same process technology as the mobile processor and is...

Get ready for mid-range Samsung smartphones with over 10GB of RAM

Samsung knows a thing or two about memory technology and the company always puts that expertise to good use. It announced at the annual Samsung Tech Day event today that the mass production of the industry’s first 12GB LPDDR4X-based uMCP has now begun. What that means in English is that Samsung has now made it possible for mid-range smartphones to have more than 10GB of RAM. That’s going to provide...

Samsung shows off its latest processor, memory and 5G technologies

Samsung unveiled a whole host of new silicon technologies at its Annual Tech Day event in San Jose, California today. The agenda included a new premium mobile processor, a new 5G modem, the mass production of its latest DRAM and more. Today’s announcements show that Samsung is building on its strengths to become even more competitive in the semiconductor market. This market is of great importance of Samsung given that it accounts for a big chunk...

Samsung to fix the Galaxy Note 10 and S10 fingerprint flaw within 24 hours

Samsung recently acknowledged the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S10 fingerprint sensor flaw that has been widely reported on over the past week. The company confirmed that it was working on a software fix that would be rolled out in the coming days. The company has already rolled out this fix for eligible devices in South Korea. Samsung has also issued a notice through its Samsung Members app confirming...

Galaxy S10 and Note 10 fingerprint issue fixed in South Korea

Samsung has rolled out a fresh software update for the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 5G lineups in South Korea, fixing the fingerprint sensor security issue that was discovered a little over a week ago, reveals a recent Reuters report. The update’s availability is seemingly limited to the South Korean market for the time being. Galaxy S10 and Note 10 fingerprint sensor fix is on its way The fingerprint...

Latest Galaxy Watch Active 2 update fixes screen flickering bug

The Galaxy Watch Active 2 is getting a new software update carrying the build number R820XXU1BSJ6. It fixes a screen flickering bug that can occur when users return to the Watch Always On mode. We haven’t run into this issue ourselves, so it’s probably not too widespread, but if you have experienced this problem with your wearable then you might want to keep an eye out for this release. Aside from...

Samsung releases October security patch for the Galaxy A2, M10, A6+ and J7 (2018)

Samsung has released the October 2019 security patch for the Galaxy A2 Core, M10, A6+, and J7 (2018). These devices have started receiving the said update in the last couple of days in select markets. It’s heartening to see the Korean tech giant bring the latest security patch to these mostly old and low-cost models. The update for the Galaxy A2 is currently rolling out in India, while the M10 is...

US unlocked Galaxy S8, S8+, and Note 8 receive October 2019 security patch

The unlocked Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and Galaxy Note 8 are now receiving a new software update in the United States featuring the  October 2019 security patch. The changelog doesn’t mention any additional features and/or changes. The latest software packages for the unlocked Galaxy S8, S8+, and Galaxy Note 8 are identified by build numbers G950U1UES6DSJ1, G955U1UES6DSJ1, and N950U1UES6DSI3,...

One UI 2.0 feature focus: Set stricter Wireless PowerShare battery limit

Reverse wireless charging may not be a feature everyone uses, but it can be very handy when you want to charge other mobile devices with your smartphone. With Wireless PowerShare on the Galaxy S10 or Galaxy Note 10, you can charge your wearables, like your Galaxy/Gear smartwatch or the Galaxy Buds, overnight using your phone. You can also help a friend in need if they’re running low on battery charge...

Daily Deal: 61% off USB C Hub, Ethernet Port, 4K HDMI, USB 3.0 and SD Card Reader

Laptops have become decent desktop replacements. They seem to have grown in popularity over the years, mainly thanks to their portability and convenience. Nevertheless, hooking up an external monitor and other peripherals to a laptop can get quite messy as the issue of cable management arises. Thankfully, there are solutions to this problem, such as this USB C Hub available now for 61% off. You can connect a monitor and other peripherals to it via...

Galaxy Tab S6 and Galaxy Watch Active 2 now available from T-Mobile

The Galaxy Tab S6 and the Galaxy Watch Active 2 may be the latest products in Samsung’s tablet and smartwatch lineups, but they were announced nearly three months back and have been available for purchase in markets around the world for some time. North American carrier T-Mobile seemed to have forgotten all about the two devices, however, as it is only now putting them up for sale through its network,...

Galaxy A80 gets a price cut in India barely three months after its launch

Samsung has slashed the price of the Galaxy A80 in India to Rs. 39,990 (~$563) in time for the festive season. The premium midranger went on sale in the country on August 1 with a price tag of Rs. 47,990 (~$675), placing it well above the flagships from OnePlus, Asus, and others at the time of its launch. Even with the price cut, the Galaxy A80 may be a tough sell in the fiercely-competitive Indian smartphone market. The Galaxy A80 is already listed...

[Poll] Will you participate in Galaxy S10 or Note 10 One UI 2.0 beta program?

There’s been plenty of confusion over the One UI 2.0 beta program for the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10. Samsung hasn’t been able to stick to schedule and has delayed the release of both the Galaxy S10 Android 10 beta and the Galaxy Note 10 beta. Of course, in the company’s defense, it never really said anything concrete about when the Galaxy Note 10 beta program would start. Sure, its customer care...

Second Android 10 One UI 2.0 beta for the Galaxy S10 is coming soon

Samsung has just dropped a hint through one of its app updates that the second Android 10-based One UI 2.0 beta for the Galaxy S10 could start rolling out soon. The changelog for an update to the Samsung Video Library app on the Galaxy Store mentions only one thing: Support S10 Q OS 2nd Beta UT. The fact that Samsung is still calling Android 10 ‘Q’ aside, this is as good a sign as any that the second...