Google slams Samsung for making unnecessary changes to Linux kernel code

We all know that Samsung makes an extra effort in strengthening the security of its smartphones with initiatives such as Knox. However, sometimes those extra efforts hurt more than they help. Now, Google has slammed the South Korean smartphone brand for making unnecessary changes to the Linux kernel code and exposing it to more security bugs. According to Google Project Zero researcher Jann Horn, Samsung is creating more vulnerabilities by adding...

Samsung Galaxy Book S is now available for purchase in the US

Samsung’s first laptop with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx processor, the Galaxy Book S, is now available for purchase in the US from the Microsoft Store or Samsung’s website. It was announced over six months ago alongside the Galaxy Note 10 and the pre-orders for the thin-and-light laptop went live two weeks ago. The $999 laptop has a 13.3-inch TFT LCD touchscreen display with Full HD resolution....

The one reason I’m getting the Galaxy S20 Ultra over the Galaxy S20+

It’s that time of the year when people have to decide which of the two three models of the latest Galaxy S flagship they will be spending their money on. Usually, it’s the largest model that attracts most attention and the most customers, but this time around, Samsung is offering big upgrades with all three models. You have displays with 120Hz refresh rate, big batteries, a primary rear camera with larger pixels in case of the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy...

More color options for the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ emerge

It turns out that Samsung has more color options in store for the Galaxy S20 series. Renders and pictures showcasing the white, blue, and red Galaxy S20 and S20+ variants have been leaked by various sources today. We’ve been expecting the Galaxy S20 lineup to be made available in blue and white since nearly half a year ago, and our patience is finally paying off. A Cloud White color option is already...

Samsung’s grasp on form and function impressed me most at Unpacked

This year’s Unpacked event felt a little bit more special than it did in previous years, and that’s mostly because Samsung seemed to have a very clear picture of where it wants to push its smartphones next. Not only that, but the company appears to have achieved something great at this year’s Unpacked by mastering two design philosophies at once: form over function and function over form. The Galaxy...

First Galaxy Z Flip batch in South Korea reportedly sold out in 7.5 hours

The Galaxy Z Flip became available for pre-order in South Korea earlier this week, and unofficial sales figures suggest that Samsung managed to sell the initial batch of 900 units in the first 7 and a half hours of availability. In a recent report, Wikileaks Korea claims that Mirror Purple was the more successful color option for the Galaxy Z Flip in South Korea, with stocks having been depleted two hours earlier compared to the Mirror Black color...

Daily Deal: 28% off this Wireless Car Charger Mount

It’s convenient to charge your phone while in your car. It’s even more convenient if your phone supports wireless charging and if you buy a wireless car charger mount. A wireless car charging mount kills two birds with one stone: It charges your phone while simultaneously acting as a dock for when you need to navigate to some place using Google Maps. Right now, you can get such a mount at a 28% discount. The mount we’re talking about can fit into...

Galaxy S20 and Z Flip prebookings could open on February 14 in India

Indian customers will reportedly be able to start pre-ordering the Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip from tomorrow, February 14. Samsung has reduced the prices for the Galaxy S10 series in India but is yet to say when their successors are going to make their debut in the country. However, the rumor mill claims that the Galaxy S20 lineup and Samsung’s new foldable phone will go on sale in the country from March 8, while the Galaxy Buds+...

Galaxy S20/S20+ technically superior than S20 Ultra at 960 fps recording

Samsung introduced the Super Slow-mo feature, which records slow motion video at 960 frames per second, two years ago with the Galaxy S9. We’ve seen the feature on all of Samsung’s flagships since then and also some mid-range devices, and the Galaxy S20 series supports 960 fps Super Slow-mo as well. However, there seems to be a key difference between how 960 fps recording is handled on the Galaxy...

Korean carriers cancel Galaxy S20 launch events over coronavirus fears

The coronavirus outbreak is proving to be a major obstacle in the tech world. Just yesterday, the GSMA announced that it was canceling this year’s Mobile World Congress over coronavirus fears, following the decision of many companies, including Samsung, to reduce their presence at the trade show. Samsung even temporarily shut down its flagship Experience Store in China as a precaution against the outbreak. Now, it seems Korean carriers are following...

Samsung Galaxy A30 receives Android 10 update in India

It’s not just the Galaxy A50s that is getting updated to Android 10 and One UI 2.0 today. Samsung has also released the update for the Galaxy A30 in India. The A30 update comes a month ahead of when it was supposed to arrive according to Samsung’s roadmap, and this means we could see other A series phones and even the Galaxy Fold get Android 10 ahead of schedule as well. The update is a 1.4GB download...

Galaxy A50s Android 10 and One UI 2.0 update is out now

In a surprising turn of events, Samsung has released the Android 10 and One UI 2.0 update for the Galaxy A50s. We say surprising because the company’s roadmap had pointed at April as the Android 10 update time frame for most of its mid-range Galaxy A series phones that were launched in 2019. However, the Galaxy A50s is already making the jump to the latest version of Android, at least in Vietnam. The update is rolling out with software version A507FNXXU3BTB2...

Samsung introduces price cut for the Galaxy S10 series in India

When Samsung announced the Galaxy S20 series at Unpacked 2020, the company also dropped the prices of the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10+ in the US. Now, Samsung is bringing those price cuts to other markets. All three Galaxy S10 flagships have received what looks like a permanent reduction in price, at least on Samsung India’s official store. The Galaxy S10e is now priced at Rs 47,900, while the Galaxy S10 costs Rs 54,900. The latter...