Galaxy S11/S20 camera features to include Pro mode video recording

The Galaxy S11/Galaxy S20 may bring back a camera feature to Samsung devices that went missing the first One UI update and resulted in plenty of understandable backlash from users. The folks over at XDA Developers dug into the stable Android 10 firmware released for the Galaxy Note 9 and found references to a couple of features that are likely to be introduced with Samsung’s next flagship, and one of those features is the ability to record videos...

Samsung says it shipped over 6.7 million Galaxy 5G smartphones in 2019

2019 was the year that 5G finally became a reality. South Korea, Samsung’s home country, was the first to flip the switch on public 5G cellular networks. Samsung was ready to welcome the revolution with its very first compatible smartphone, the Galaxy S10 5G. The company continued to release new 5G compatible smartphones throughout the year. It even offered support on a non-flagship Galaxy A series...

Galaxy Tab S6 5G release confirmed for the first quarter of 2020

It emerged in October last year that Samsung had a 5G variant of the Galaxy Tab S6 flagship tablet in the pipeline. We reported just last week that Samsung had quietly confirmed on its own website that it would be releasing this tablet in the near future. After announcing earlier today that it had shipped 6.7 million Galaxy 5G smartphones in 2019, Samsung also confirmed the Galaxy Tab S6 5G release timeframe. It says that the tablet is going to be...

Galaxy S9, Galaxy A80 with Android 10 pick up vital certification

There’s a long list of Samsung devices that will receive the Android 10 update. Samsung has only crossed a few names off the list so it’s going to be very busy rolling out the update for more devices in the coming months. The Galaxy A80 is one of the devices that’s due to receive the update. The Galaxy S9 is bound to get it as well, Samsung even included it in the One UI 2.0 beta program. Both handsets...

Samsung’s new Galaxy Book Flex alpha is a sub-$1,000 QLED laptop

Samsung announced the Galaxy Book Flex α (alpha) today as a budget-friendlier alternative to the original model unveiled a couple of months ago. The new variant retains the 2-in-1 design and the overall look of the original model, but lacks a few features and has lesser internal specifications in favor of a lower price tag, making it the most affordable QLED laptop on the market with a launch price...

Samsung’s 2020 Family Hub fridges are on a whole other level thanks to AI

Samsung is bringing its next-generation Family Hub refrigerators at CES 2020, with the fresh lineup promising a slew of new AI capabilities. After years of gathering consumer feedback, Samsung concluded that one of the most beneficial upgrades to the Family Hub refrigerators would be the addition of AI-powered cameras for better meal planning. Previous Family Hub refrigerators have been equipped with interior cameras, allowing users to check their...

Samsung and Lee Jae-yong maintain focus on 3nm chipset development

Samsung Electronics is making advancements in 3nm semiconductor manufacturing technology, as leader Lee Jae-yong made his first on-site appearance of 2020 at the Hwaseong R&D center, South Korea. There, he discussed the company’s plans for commercializing future chipsets based on 3nm GAA technology, or more precisely, Samsung’s patented 3nm MBCFET process based on GAA. A Samsung spokesperson cited by The Korea Herald made it even clearer that...

First Samsung Galaxy A51 firmware is available for download now

The Galaxy A51 was the first of Samsung’s 2020 Galaxy A series handsets to be unveiled. Samsung announced the device at an event in Vietnam. It’s also the company’s first smartphone to ship with Android 10 out of the box. This handset was released in Vietnam first. It will gradually make its way to many markets across the globe in the coming weeks. Now that the device is out, Samsung will also periodically release firmware updates for it, and the...

Galaxy Note 10 scores January 2020 security patch in Germany

Samsung continues its early release of the January 2020 security patch and the latest device to receive it is the Galaxy Note 10 in Germany. This is the first update for the phablet ever since it made the jump to Android 10. The package is identified by software version N970FXXS1BSLD and it doesn’t seem to include any new features aside from the latest security patch. Samsung has done a tremendous...

Galaxy A series helps Samsung secure top spot in Middle East and Africa

Samsung was the most influential smartphone vendor in the Middle East and Africa at the end of Q3 2019, according to a recent report citing Counterpoint Research. The company’s mobile devices accounted for 29 percent of the market, and its Galaxy A series has enjoyed tremendous success, hitting an all-time high in sales in these regions. Galaxy A10 and A20 were strong sellers The Galaxy A10 and Galaxy...

Samsung-backed 8K TV certification program makes life easier for buyers

Samsung Electronics entered the new year with an announcement of a new partnership with the 8K Association (8KA). The main purpose of this collaboration is to create a new certification program for 8K TVs and label them as such, making it easier for customers to differentiate between 8K-certified products and other devices. Although Samsung’s QLED 8K TVs will be among the first to bear the 8KA certification...

What’s your opinion about Samsung’s update policy last year?

Samsung fans always have a thing or two to say about Samsung’s update policy. Normally, they feel that the company doesn’t send them out as quickly as it should be. Others feel that there’s too much fragmentation, with certain markets getting the updates early while others were made to wait for much longer. There was some improvement in the frequency last year, particularly in the case of security updates. We even saw Samsung rolling out new patches...

Daily Deal: 60% off PowerBear Fast Car Charger [45W]

No matter where you are, there will always be an (inconvenient) time where you need to charge your smartphone. Many of us spend a lot of time in our cars commuting to and from work which makes it the perfect time to give that smartphone battery some much-needed energy. This car charger comes with two USB 3.0 quick charge ports. This means you’ll be able to get an additional 50% charge in under half an hour. Your traveling companion will be able to...