Samsung confirms the Galaxy Fold has sold over a million units

Much has been said about the Galaxy Fold’s $2,000 price when the handset was first unveiled. Then the whole delay debacle happened and Samsung relaunched the phone with fixes at the same price tag. Many of the company’s detractors thought that Samsung was being delusional. However, the market responded positively. The Galaxy Fold would quickly sell out whenever it launched in a new market. Earlier estimates had suggested that more than 500,000 units...

Galaxy Fold / W20 5G sells out in China in mere minutes, surprising no one

The Galaxy Fold has taken another small victory, this time in China, where the so-called Samsung W20 5G sold out in a flash. Unveiled last month as a slightly modified version of the Galaxy Fold, the W20 5G went on sale in China today via Samsung’s online store and partner retailer JD, but it didn’t take long before stocks depleted. China’s exclusive Galaxy Fold boasting a white back panel and slight...

Samsung Electro-Mechanics shuts down HDI operations in China

Samsung Electro-Mechanics is going to shut down its HDI (high-density interconnected) printed circuit board manufacturing unit in Jiangsu, China, due to low profitability, reveals a report by The Korea Herald. Its HDI unit in China will stop producing and selling products, and the company will begin selling its assets instead. Unsurprisingly, the main reason behind Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ low profitability in China lies with strong competition...

Samsung annual exec reshuffle seemingly on hold ahead of major reform

Samsung Electronics has yet to make any announcements regarding its annual organizational reshuffle, but the company’s leadership could go through a major reform in the near future. Sources cited by The Korea Herald claim that Samsung Electronics has remained silent on the matter because of the ongoing legal issues involving de facto leader Lee Jae-yong and over 30 executives. Industry watchers are uncertain of how the company’s leadership will look...

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex and Ion pre-orders go live in Korea tomorrow

The wait for the world’s first QLED-equipped laptops is nearly over, as Samsung’s Galaxy Book Flex and Galaxy Book Ion are set to become available for pre-order this Friday – December 13 – at least in South Korea. Both laptop models were unveiled in late October at SDC 2019, and they were both developed as part of Intel’s Project Athena program to ensure good performance, battery life, and the inclusion...

Galaxy Store update brings dark mode and One UI design

Samsung has released a new v4.5.10.5 app update for the Galaxy Store in select markets. The update finally brings dark mode and One UI design to the company’s app store. Most of Samsung’s apps have already received these features in the last year or so. With the new update, Galaxy Store is also now joining that list, at least in some markets. You can check for the app update under About Galaxy Store...

Galaxy A51 preview: Quad camera and Android 10 on a budget

Earlier today, Samsung launched the Galaxy A51 in Vietnam, the first of its 2020 A series smartphones and the sequel to the Galaxy A50, which is probably the most popular of Samsung’s 2019 A series phones. With the Galaxy A51, Samsung is focusing on the camera experience, with the A51 sporting four rear cameras, one of which is a macro camera for close-up shots. The A51 also has an Infinity-O display...

Samsung Galaxy A51 vs Galaxy A71 specs comparison

Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy A51 and A71 mid-range smartphones today. As the model names suggest, these are successors to the Galaxy A50 and A70, respectively. Though the Galaxy A71 is the better device of the two in the specs department, it also comes at a higher price. This makes the choice between the two models tricky for potential buyers. As you can see from the specs comparison below, the Galaxy A71 has a bigger display, more...

Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M31 are in development

Samsung has launched the first of its new 2020 Galaxy A handsets today. Many are now looking forward to the refresh of the Galaxy M lineup, the online-only series that did perform very well in the Indian market. As you’d expect, new Galaxy M models are now in development. We hear from our sources that Samsung is working on the Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F) and the Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F). It appears that the new naming convention that Samsung is using for...

Daily Deal: 7% off Olytop premium strap for Galaxy Gear S3

The standard strap that comes with Samsung’s smartwatches is good but you might want to replace or upgrade it. When you’re active, the standard wrist band might become sweaty and uncomfortable so you may want to look for other fabrics. This strap by Olytop is made from a combination of nylon and leather that is proven to be perfect for an active lifestyle. It’s tough, waterproof and extremely durable. It also looks good so you can wear it anywhere...

Samsung Galaxy A51 vs Galaxy A50 specs comparison

Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy A51 at a special event in Vietnam today. It is a successor to the Galaxy A50 launched in February last year. However, it’s not a major upgrade as it brings only modest design and spec updates. Nevertheless, these improvements still make it an attractive package given that the Galaxy A50 is already a compelling device. Compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy A51 sports a slightly bigger display and a new...

Samsung Galaxy A71 vs Galaxy A70 specs comparison

Nine months after launching the Galaxy A70, Samsung today unveiled the Galaxy A71. This is the second new phone from Samsung’s 2020 Galaxy A lineup to be unveiled so far, the first being the Galaxy A51. Samsung has made some design improvements to the device and upgraded some of the specs. However, it has more than a few similarities with the Galaxy A70. For starters, the display size is exactly the same on both devices, even though the Galaxy A71...

Samsung Galaxy A71 unveiled with Android 10 and Macro camera

While today’s event in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is only about the Galaxy A51, Samsung has quietly unveiled the Galaxy A71 as well. There were rumors that suggested this device was going to be made official soon. That’s precisely what has happened today. The successor to the Galaxy A70 has the same design signature that Samsung is pushing with the new Galaxy A series. This includes an Infinity-O display...

Galaxy A51 official with macro camera, Infinity-O display, Android 10

Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy A51, the first smartphone from the company’s 2020 Galaxy A series to go official. Thanks to all the leaks and rumors, it was already pretty clear what the Galaxy A51 will bring to the table, and Samsung has now confirmed everything that was already known. Quad rear camera, Android 10, and more A quad rear camera setup is the star of the show on the Galaxy A51....

Breaking: Galaxy M20 and M30 receiving Android 10 update in India

In a major surprise, Samsung has started rolling out the Android 10 update for the Galaxy M20 and M30 in India. Both these devices were supposed to receive the update in January, but, as is often the case, the update is rolling out earlier than promised. So far, the company has released the Android 10 stable update only for the Galaxy S10 lineup, making the M20 and the M30 the first set of budget...