AT&T starts pushing Android 10 update to Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and Galaxy Note 9

After Samsung was done seeding the Android 10 update to the Galaxy S10 series and the Galaxy Note 10 series, it started to push the update to the unlocked versions of the Galaxy Note 9 and the Galaxy S9 in the US. Now, AT&T variants of the Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9, and the Galaxy S9+ have started receiving the Android 10 software update. The biggest cellular carrier in the US has confirmed via its website that it has started...

Samsung Galaxy A50 Android 10 release may not be long now

Since it was one of Samsung’s best-selling smartphones last year, you can bet that there are a lot of people waiting for the Galaxy A50 Android 10 release. We have known for a while now that Samsung has been working on the Android 10 update for the Galaxy A50. While it’s yet to confirm precisely when this device will get the update, there’s an indication that the release may not be that far off now....

Samsung rep says Galaxy Home Mini will launch on February 7 for $83

Samsung published an article on its Korean portal a couple of days ago, revealing a February 12 launch date for the Galaxy Home Mini. That page was quickly pulled and it left us wondering if its removal meant that the smart speaker’s debut has been pushed back. That might be far from the truth, according to a recent thread on the Samsung Korea community website which suggests that the Galaxy Home...

Samsung shot down carriers’ Galaxy Fold price cut to retain its exclusivity

The Galaxy Fold was Samsung’s most expensive smartphone ever when it arrived last year. There were few who felt that the $2,000 price tag was justified. It was truly the world’s first foldable smartphone and it offered flagship-level specs. Samsung also wanted to create an air of exclusivity around the device, hence the tightly controlled retail experience and premium after-sales service. So it’s understandable why the company may not be open to...

Samsung quietly removes Qihoo 360 library from Device Care via update

Samsung appears to have listened to its community and has decided to remove the Qihoo 360 storage scanner with the latest update to the Device Care suite. Galaxy smartphone users running Device Care version 11.0.02.42 will notice that the ‘powered by 360’ logo has been removed, and so has the Qihoo 360 library, although some vestigial strings remain, according to a Reddit post. You can read our full...

Galaxy Buds+ Spotify integration detailed in GIF, new Game Mode coming

A bunch of new screenshots pertaining to the Galaxy Buds+ Android app has emerged via Twitter today, along with new bits of information regarding some of the wearable’s new (and existing) features. The Galaxy Buds+ will have better Spotify integration and this feature has now been visualized in a GIF (tweet embedded below). In addition, the Galaxy Buds+ feature a new Game Mode. The ongoing Galaxy...

Galaxy S10 series bags February 2020 security patch in Switzerland

It was only yesterday when the unlocked Galaxy S10 models in the USA got the February 2020 security patch, and now a similar update is rolling out for all three models in Switzerland. The update carries version number G97xFXXU4BTA8 and marks the first time for the February 2020 security patch to reach the Galaxy S10 series in International territories. Along with better security, the latest firmware...

Galaxy Z Flip Leather Back Cover confirmed by official support page

Samsung’s next foldable smartphone will be known as the Galaxy Z Flip. While the moniker was spotted in online applications before, it was never outright confirmed by Samsung. Not until recently when the support page for a Galaxy Z Flip accessory went live on Samsung’s Romania portal. The Galaxy Z Flip is expected to be less fragile than the original Galaxy Fold, at least in certain key areas such...

Daily Deal: 14% off the Samsung Galaxy A50

Look no further if you’re on the hunt for a mid-range smartphone that gives you the best bang for your buck. The Galaxy A50 is a beautiful smartphone that’s packed with decent specs and functions. The camera is great for what it offers while the handset comes with an Exynos 9610 chipset which is powerful and makes the phone a good performer for day to day usage. Be sure to check out our review to get all info on the Galaxy A50. Hit the Buy Now button...

Galaxy S20+ leaks in the flesh as well, because why not?

Earlier today we reported on a nice closeup live image of the Galaxy S20 Ultra. We have all seen countless renders of the upcoming flagship but as we inch closer to the launch, actual photos of the devices are now turning up. It’s a free for all at this point. The Galaxy S20+ is the latest to break cover. A live image of the device lined up alongside the Galaxy S20 Ultra has been leaked online. One...

Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A8 (2018) receiving February security update

Two more of Samsung’s Galaxy A series phones are now being updated with the February 2020 security patch. One of them is the Galaxy A51, which has been on the market for just a few weeks (read our review), and the other is the two-year-old Galaxy A8 (2018). The Galaxy A51 is getting an update with software version A515FXXU2ATA8 in Russia; the Galaxy A8 (2018) update sports build number A530FXXSACTB2 and is available in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine,...

Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite to get monthly security updates

Samsung has now launched its new Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite in several markets. However, information about its update plans for those devices, as well as the Galaxy A71, remained elusive. Until now. Galaxy S10 Lite, Note 10 Lite to get monthly updates Over here at SamMobile HQ, we already speculated how Samsung would treat its new ‘lite’ flagships as far as security updates are concerned. We...

Breaking: Check out the Galaxy S20 Ultra in this live image

Samsung’s upcoming Unpacked event has been ruined quite spectacularly already, and it seems the leaks won’t let up until the company makes its new flagship official. We have seen many leaked renders of the Galaxy S20 smartphones and a couple of live images as well, and today, yet another photo of Samsung’s upcoming flagship series has made its way to Twitter. This time, we’re getting a close-up look...