Galaxy Note 9 gets new Android 10 beta update

The Galaxy Note 9’s One UI 2.0 beta program is moving ahead today with the release of a new Android 10 beta update. This is the third beta update for the Galaxy Note 9 (fourth if we count the hotfix update that followed the initial beta release) and comes with a rather short list of bug fixes, suggesting that the stable Android 10 update for the device isn’t far away. In fact, Samsung’s beta team...

[List] Galaxy devices that have received Android 10/One UI 2.0 update

Samsung surprised us with how quickly it released the official Android 10/One UI 2.0 update for the Galaxy S10, and if that weren’t enough, the company even managed to push out the update to two budget smartphones before its other 2019 flagship, the Galaxy Note 10. And, if if Samsung can keep the momentum going, we could see other Galaxy devices making the jump to the newest version of Android in the near future. While we will be writing a separate...

Leaked Galaxy Note 10 Lite renders show the device in all its glory

The Galaxy Note 10 Lite has been subjected to its biggest leak yet, as WinFuture got a hold of numerous leaked press renders depicting the device from various angles and in different colors. We had exclusively reported about the existence of the Galaxy Note 10 Lite about two months ago. Samsung’s unusual S Pen-enabled phone is going to have a rectangular camera cutout for the rear-facing modules,...

Iberia airports in Spain now powered by over 800 Samsung Galaxy devices

Spain‘s flagship airline Iberia has partnered with Samsung Electronics in order to increase efficiency, streamline processes, and deliver real-time information as part of the Go Up project. As a result, Iberia’s airports in Spain now incorporate more than 800 Samsung Galaxy devices that contribute to pushing its airport assistance service to the next level. Rugged Galaxy phones and tablets are par for the course As part of its efforts to provide...

Samsung could lay off up to 900 workers at Galanta plant Slovakia in 2020

Samsung is reportedly preparing to jettison up to 900 workers at its plant in Galanta, Slovakia, as the company is reorganizing its resources and global manufacturing strategy, reveals an SME report citing Denník N. The publication claims that anywhere between 300 and 400 manual workers will lose their jobs next year, adding that Samsung will also let go of around 200 employees from departments like purchases, engineering, and quality assurance. This...

Samsung quietly unveils the entry-level Galaxy A01

Samsung has started unveiling new handsets from its 2020 Galaxy A series. We first heard about this entry-level device when it popped up on Geekbench a couple of months ago. There haven’t been a lot of rumors about this phone given that it’s a relatively basic smartphone. So it’s not surprising that Samsung isn’t making a big deal about the Galaxy A01’s launch. The Galaxy A01 is going to be the cheapest...

Samsung’s upgraded Xi’an chip plant in China to begin production in 2020

Samsung is going to start mass-producing memory chips at its upgraded Xi’an plant in China beginning 2020, according to XinhuaNet citing Samsung China Semiconductor. Reportedly, the first round of investment for the second phase of expansion should conclude next March, after which mass production can begin. Samsung is expected to then complete the second round of investment for the second phase of expansion in the second half of 2021, but by then,...

Daily Deal: 25% off USB-C to HDMI adapter

Plenty of new laptops these days come with just a few USB-C ports that are supposed to do everything from charging the laptop to connecting basic peripherals such as an external mouse or flash drive. Many laptops lack an HDMI ports as well, and that makes it a problem when you want to hook them up to your TV or the monitor on your desk. USB-C to HDMI adapters solve that problem, and right now, you can grab an adapter from MOKiN for 25% off its standard...

Samsung says it will expand Samsung Pay to more markets next year

Samsung has gradually expanded the availability of Samsung Pay to more countries across the globe ever since the service was first launched in August 2015. However, the company has recently been quite slow at bringing its mobile payments service to new markets. We pointed out last week that Samsung Pay was launched in just one new market in 2019. We reached out to Samsung for a comment on the matter. The statement we received from it suggests that...

Renders by a case maker show Samsung’s upcoming budget devices

We already know a few details about Samsung’s upcoming budget smartphones for 2020 from various leaks and certifications. Slash Leaks has now posted renders by a case maker for two of these devices: Galaxy A01 and A21. As the model name suggests, the former is a new entry-level Galaxy smartphone, while the latter is supposed to be a successor to the A20. The renders don’t reveal anything surprising...

Galaxy A51 India launch nears as support pages go live

The Galaxy A51 could soon launch in India, as support pages for the phone have gone live on the local Samsung website. India was the first market to get the Galaxy A50 earlier this year, but Samsung chose to unveil its successor in Vietnam. It has already been rumored that the Galaxy A51 will make its way to India sometime in December – the device will go on sale in Vietnam on December 27th, and it’s possible the Indian launch will take place...

These are some of the best Samsung One UI 2.0 features

After weeks of beta testing, Samsung finally started rolling out the Android 10-based One UI 2.0 update last month, beginning with the Galaxy S10. Since then, the company has released the same update for the Galaxy M20, M30, and the Galaxy Note 10. Many more eligible devices are scheduled to receive the update in the coming months. Android 10 and One UI 2.0 are relatively minor updates, but they still...