Leaked Vivid Vision Fortnite skin could launch with the Galaxy S20

The partnership between Samsung and Epic Games could continue this year as well, and the launch of the Galaxy S20 series in February might also mark the release of a new Fortnite skin. Screenshots depicting the so-called Vivid Vision set have leaked. It’s comprised of three cosmetic items including an outfit called Iris, a harvesting tool called Pop Axe, and a back bling called Roundabout. Fortnite...

Samsung secures 5x optical zoom units for Galaxy S20, no mention of 10x

Work on the camera module for the Galaxy S20 series has begun and according to a recent report, Optrontech – a Sough Korea optical parts manufacturer – has already supplied Samsung with the prisms required to achieve 5x optical zoom. These components are reportedly being assembled into the final camera module for the Galaxy S20 series by Actro and Samsung Electro-Mechanics. Oddly enough, the report doesn’t mention anything about the supposed 10x...

[Poll] Would you buy a metal smartwatch band if Samsung sold one?

Smartwatches can double as great fashion accessories. You can mix and match the bands with your outfits to truly personalize its look. Samsung sells bands for its smartwatches and there are plenty of third-party options available as well. However, we’re not quite pleased that the company hasn’t offered a metal watch band for its latest smartwatches. Samsung may have its own reasons for not doing so, but it’s hard to deny that they look pretty good...

Samsung Galaxy A51 review: Perfect in its own reality

The Galaxy A51 has big shoes to fill. It takes the baton from the Galaxy A50, one of the most successful smartphones that Samsung released in 2019. Samsung revamped the entire Galaxy A series last year to become more competitive in the mid-range segment of the market. To that end, it launched a plethora of new devices, including multiple variants several months apart. That strategy appears to have...

Galaxy Z Flip price range narrowed down by new report from local media

The Galaxy Z Flip is expected to hit the shelves for a price of around $850, and while we don’t have an exact figure for you, a recent rumor has attempted to narrow the price range for the device. According to South Korean publication iNews24, the Galaxy Z Flip will launch in South Korea along with a price tag of anywhere between 1 million and 1.5 million won; Or the rough equivalent of $862-$1,293 at today’s conversion rate. The same publication...

Key specs for Samsung’s budget S Pen tablet (SM-P615) emerge

About a month ago we brought you exclusive news about a new tablet being developed by Samsung. For now, it’s known by the model numbers SM-P610 and SM-P615. The latter has been spotted on Geekbench earlier this week, offering a first sneak preview on some of its specifications. According to the benchmark, the SM-P615 will be powered by the Exynos 9611 chipset. The same solution has been previously...

Daily Deal: 39% off Samsung Wireless Charger Duo Pad

Looking to get rid of all the wires cluttering your desk and switch to wireless charging? Then you should take a look at the latest deal on the Samsung Wireless Charger Duo Pad – it can be yours right now at 39% off the standard price. The Wireless Charger Duo Pad has two charging pads so you can charge two phones at once, or one phone and one wearable device, like your smartwatch. It’s a Qi-certified charger, so you can charge your Galaxy phone,...

Exclusive: Galaxy A71 5G could also launch in the US

5G-equipped smartphones are going to be a big deal this year. And while there were plenty of flagship phones with 5G connectivity last year, 2020 is set to see manufacturers, including Samsung, start bringing 5G support to lower price tags. We had exclusively revealed a couple of months back that Samsung is working on a 5G variant of the Galaxy A71 for the Chinese market, and we are now seeing signs of US-bound variants of the Galaxy A71 5G. Samsung...

Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 may finally be in the works

It’s been more than a year since the last Galaxy smartwatch with a physical rotating bezel was launched. The Galaxy Watch is highly regarded by those who purchased it, and many have been waiting for a proper Galaxy Watch successor to hit the market. What they got, however, were the Galaxy Watch Active and Galaxy Watch Active 2, both of which are excellent smartwatches but, as some would say, lack the charm that made Samsung’s smartwatches so special. But...

One benefit eSIM support could provide on the Galaxy S20 Ultra

Recent leaks and rumors have suggested that the Galaxy S20 series could feature an eSIM. For those unaware, eSIM (short for embedded SIM) is a programmable digital chip that removes the need for a smartphone to have a traditional SIM slot by allowing users to switch carriers without having to physically swap SIM cards. An eSIM is how Samsung’s smartwatches connect to mobile networks, and the Galaxy Fold is equipped with an eSIM as well. This year,...

Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 8 get January 2020 security update

Two of Samsung’s flagship smartphones are now being updated with the January 2020 security patch. Samsung has released the January security update for the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy Note 8. The Galaxy S9 and S9+ update is not based on Android 10, for those wondering. It’s a standard security update for regular users not participating in the One UI 2.0 beta program, and the timing of its release suggests there is still some time left before Samsung...

Benchmark hints at minimum 12GB of RAM on all Galaxy S20 models

Recent leaks have revealed many exciting aspects about Samsung’s upcoming flagship. One particularly interesting detail was that Samsung may be putting 12GB of RAM as standard on all three Galaxy S20 models and going all the way up to 16GB of RAM for the Galaxy S20 Ultra. While there’s no evidence of the latter being true, a benchmark listing for the Galaxy S20 suggests that 12GB of RAM may indeed...