Samsung’s Exynos 980 chipset ends up in one more Vivo phone

The Exynos 980 is Samsung’s first chipset with a completely integrated 5G modem, and it was first used in the Vivo X30. Now, the chipset has been used in one more Vivo smartphone, the Vivo S6 5G. It’s a mid-range phone Super AMOLED screen and 5G connectivity. Vivo announced the S6 5G for the Chinese market earlier today. It features a 6.44-inch Super AMOLED screen with HDR10, a U-shaped notch for...

You can now easily enable 96Hz refresh rate mode on Galaxy S20

The Galaxy S20 series features 120Hz refresh rate mode for the screen, and the experience of using a high refresh rate is downright amazing. Everything feels fast, fluid, and smooth. However, it also consumes a lot of power and ends up affecting the battery life. What if you want a high refresh rate experience without depleting battery by a considerable margin? Well, the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and...

Galaxy S20 Ultra to reportedly get a new color soon

Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S series phones usually come in four or more color variants. Then, the company goes on to release additional color variants of the phones over the next few months. The Galaxy S20 Ultra is the most boring Galaxy S series device from Samsung in years in terms of colors. The phone comes in two colors—Cosmic Black and Cosmic Grey—and both of them are quite boring. Now, it is being reported that Samsung could introduce the Galaxy...

First Galaxy Note 20 leak reveals major hint about its design

Samsung is due to launch another flagship smartphone later this year, it will be the successor to last year’s Galaxy Note 10. Initially believed to be called the Galaxy Note 11, seeing as how Samsung has jumped straight to the Galaxy S20 branding, there’s a good chance that its next phablet may be launched as the Galaxy Note 20. This Galaxy Note 20 leak has dropped a major hint about its design, particularly...

Galaxy S7 and S7 edge are still getting security updates

It was almost exactly four years ago that the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge went on sale in markets around the world. The S7 and S7 edge stopped getting major Android updates with Android 8.0 Oreo, in keeping with Samsung’s software update policy for Galaxy devices. However, the Korean giant continues to support the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge with security updates to this day, and it has released the March...

The one major reason I don’t use Samsung Internet

I’ve been using Galaxy devices since 2010, when Samsung launched the first Galaxy S. Android, and many Android apps, were an unoptimized mess in 2010, but the Samsung Internet browser stood out as one of the most polished apps back then. Samsung’s browser app ran amazingly smooth thanks to its use of hardware acceleration (i.e.: it offloaded graphical tasks to the GPU for better performance) at a time when the Android OS didn’t officially support...

Daily Deal: 23% off Anker Bleuthooth Wireless Headphones

Wired headphones had a good place in the personal audio space. However, since more smartphones come without a headphone jack, wireless headphones have become more popular. Their battery life has become good as well with these headphones by Anker giving you up to 10 hours of playtime on a single charge. They’re lightweight and have a perfect fit so you can even use them during your workout or run. They’re IPX 7 waterproof so you don’t need to worry...

New Galaxy S20 update brings improved camera, April security patch

The most recent firmware update that was released for the Galaxy S20 series brought much needed improvements to the autofocus performance of the Galaxy S20 Ultra camera, and it also included some general camera improvements for the other two Galaxy S20 models. Now, Samsung has released a new update for its latest flagship in Hong Kong and Taiwan, once again targeting camera optimization. The update...

Galaxy A50 receiving March 2020 security patch in the US

Although Samsung started rolling out the Android 10 update to the Galaxy A50 in India and some other markets, users in other regions such as the US are not so lucky. Today, the South Korean firm has released the March 2020 Android security patch to the unlocked variant of the Galaxy A50 in the US. The OTA (over the air) update has a file size of 128.34MB and it bumps up the firmware version of...

Samsung to end production of all LCD panels by the end of 2020

After announcing its plans to close one of its two LCD production lines in South Korea last year, Samsung Display has now announced that it will end the production of all LCD panels. The company will close all of its LCD manufacturing facilities in China and South Korea by the end of this year due to falling demand. Samsung’s display manufacturing arm mentioned that it would fulfill all the current orders for LCD panels by the end of 2020 and supply...

Samsung’s AKG N400 wireless earphones feature ANC, water resistance

It was long rumored that the Galaxy Buds+ would feature ANC to compete with Apple’s AirPods Pro, but they didn’t. Now, Samsung’s AKG sub-brand has released new true wireless earphones that bring active noise cancellation. On top of that, they also offer water resistance, something that the Galaxy Buds+ are lacking. The AKG N400 first made a surprise appearance in South Korea, but they have now...

How much is the Samsung Galaxy S10 now and is it worth it in 2020?

The Galaxy S20 series represents Samsung’s best ‘candy bar’ smartphone solution to date, which is something you’d expect from a brand new flagship. But if you’re wondering if the Galaxy S10 series has any place on the market after the new model’s release, the answer is ‘yes,’ if you’re aware of the implications. There’s no denying that the Galaxy S20 lineup is more powerful on paper than its predecessor...

First case of coronavirus confirmed at Samsung’s semiconductor plant

The first case of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) at Samsung’s semiconductor manufacturing plant in Yongin, Seoul, was confirmed earlier today, according to Yonhap News Agency. This is the first case of a Samsung employee at the Giheung semiconductor factory in Yongin to test positive, but it is not the first SARS-CoV-2 case to have been reported within the factory’s perimeter. Roughly one month ago, a cafeteria worker at the Gigeung plant had also tested...

I’m seriously impressed with the Galaxy S20 Ultra’s charging speed

The battery capacities on Galaxy phones in all price segments have received a massive boost this year. From the budget-friendly Galaxy M11 to the $1400 Galaxy S20 Ultra, Samsung has released quite a few phones that have a 5,000 mAh battery in recent months. The Galaxy S20 Ultra, despite some power hungry features like a 120Hz display refresh rate and a nearly 7-inch screen, lasts really long on a single charge thanks to the size of its battery....

New fashionable Galaxy Z Flip Special Edition is available in Thailand

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Flip SIRIVANNAVARI BANGKOK Special Edition in Thailand. This is the result of Samsung’s first collaboration with a fashion house post-launch, with the Thom Browne Edition being a part of the original Unpacked unveiling. Samsung’s partnership with the Thai fashion brand was announced almost a month ago, and now the Galaxy Z Flip SIRIVANNAVARI BANGKOK is finally available...

Galaxy Z Flip finally releasing in Australia & New Zealand on Friday

The Galaxy Z Flip is finally releasing in Australia and New Zealand on Friday, April 3rd, six weeks after Samsung brought it to the United States and the United Kingdom. Prospective buyers in Oceania still have until Thursday to pre-order the newest Galaxy foldable, priced at $2,199 AUS and $2,399 NZD, respectively. Interest-free financing is also on the table, albeit only over a two-year period in Australia, whereas the plans offered by Samsung’s...

Daily Deal: 10% off AUKEY Full HD Webcam

Pairing your desktop PC/notebook with a webcam is essential if you’re working from home and you have to attend conference calls over Skype or similar apps. It’s equally important if you plan on doing gaming live-streams, so if you’re in the market for a webcam and you don’t want to spend a small fortune, the AUKEY FHD Webcam might be the way to go. It can live-stream in 1080p resolution at 30fps with fixed focus (up to 3m/9.8ft away), it’s plug-and-play...

Galaxy S8 firmware update rolls out bringing April 2020 security patch

Samsung has yet to officially publish the April 2020 security patch details as of this writing, but some Galaxy smartphones have already received it, including the Galaxy S10 and Note 10. Now it’s the Galaxy S8 series’ turn (SM-G950F/SM-G955F), as a new firmware update is rolling out in numerous countries, and although this OTA release doesn’t push the phone’s Android OS version beyond Pie, it does include the April 2020 security patch. The new firmware...

You’ll be able to buy the Galaxy M21 in Vietnam on April 1

Less than two weeks have passed since Samsung unveiled the Galaxy M21 to the world, and now the company has officially confirmed that the budget smartphone will be available in Vietnam from Samsung’s website starting the day after tomorrow, on April 1. Prospective buyers get to pick between the Midnight Blue and Raven Black color options, and they’ll be looking at a VDN 5,490,000 ($233) price tag. A...

Galaxy Note 9 and Galaxy S9 One UI 2.1 update might not come

It was reported a few weeks ago that the Galaxy Note 9 and the Galaxy S9 may also receive the One UI 2.1 update. This is the latest iteration of Samsung’s custom Android skin that first shipped with the Galaxy S20 lineup and the Galaxy Z Flip. A community moderator on Samsung Korea’s forums had mentioned the possibility that the update may also be released for the 2018 flagships. However, it appears...

Amazon prematurely reveals the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite release date

Samsung has yet to unveil the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite but the Android tablet’s arrival now seems all but imminent after its apparent release date prematurely appeared on Amazon. Over the weekend, the device was listed on Amazon Germany where it’s been promptly spotted with a €428.44 ($473) price tag, as well as an availability date of April 2nd – this Thursday. While it’s possible the date in question is just a placeholder, such fillers are...

Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ & Galaxy S20 Ultra Wireless PowerShare guide

In many respects, the Galaxy S20 series is the culmination of mobile technologies Samsung has been iterating upon for over half a decade. Wireless charging is no exception as with the Galaxy S20’s Wireless PowerShare feature, Samsung allows you to wirelessly charge other devices with your phone. Samsung’s 2019 flagships were the first devices to come with Wireless PowerShare and the company has retained...

Galaxy A9 (2018) Android 10 update rolling out

The Galaxy A9 (2018), Samsung’s first ever phone with four rear cameras, is now getting its second major Android OS update. Android 10 is rolling out to the A9 (2018), almost exactly an year after the phone was updated to Android Pie. The Android 10 update is available in Poland at this time and should soon be out in other markets. It comes with software version A920FXXU3CTCD and the March 2020 security patch. Galaxy A9 (2018) Android 10 update...

Developers can now test their apps on Galaxy S20, Galaxy Z Flip using Samsung Remote Test Lab

Samsung’s recently launched high-end smartphones—Galaxy S20 series and Galaxy Z Flip—are now available in the company’s Remote Test Lab (RTL). Developers can now test their apps and games without buying these phones. The South Korean firm’s test lab also offers free access to previous-generation smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets. Developers can reserve the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra, and the Galaxy Z Flip in the Samsung Remote...

Galaxy M11 goes official with triple-camera, Infinity-O screen

Samsung has finally made the Galaxy M11 official, and it is listed on the company’s UAE website. The pricing and the availability date of the entry-level smartphone haven’t been revealed yet, but the device will be available across retail stores in the country. After we had exclusively revealed the existence of the device four months ago, the phone’s images and specs were leaked last week The Galaxy...