Galaxy Chromebook gets an LTE variant and a release date

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Chromebook last month, and it is the best Chromebook we’ve ever seen. The company had earlier mentioned that the laptop would be available in Q1 of this year. However, it looks like the availability might be delayed by a bit. Best Buy has now listed the Galaxy Chromebook on its website, and the advertised release date is April 6, which is a week or two from the original release timeframe. However, there’s a possibility...

Samsung might change the way the Galaxy S20 handles its 120Hz screen

Samsung is reportedly working on changing the way that the Galaxy S20 flagships utilize their new 120Hz-capable displays. As you’re probably aware, the Galaxy S20 lineup’s screens can run at 60Hz or 120Hz, but there are some caveats. Firstly, the high-refresh 120Hz mode is not available for the highest WQHD+ resolution. Secondly, the 120Hz mode is not forced, per se, meaning that the phones can switch back to 60Hz automatically in certain situations,...

Samsung sold nearly twice as many QLED TVs as LG did OLEDs in 2019

Samsung Electronics was the largest TV vendor in 2019, marking the 14th consecutive year for the company to lead the segment. That’s nearly one and a half decades of market dominance, and last year the company maintained its top spot largely thanks to strong QLED TV sales. Samsung had the most global TV shipments out of all the vendors, covering 19.8% of the market throughout 2019, according to Yonhap News citing IHS Markit. Of course, shipments...

Daily Deal: 23% off Berennis 3-pack Smart LED light bulb

If you’re looking to automate your home through IoT devices, then perhaps one of the best places to start with is your home lighting. Smart light bulbs like those manufactured by BERENNIS offer millions of colors to choose from, they work with smart assistants, and you can control them with ease from the phone app over a Wi-Fi network. Alternatively, you can automate these smart light bulbs to turn on or off according to your schedule. Sounds good?...

Android Auto Wireless works with Galaxy S20, Flip, possibly other models

Google has officially added Android Auto Wireless support for the Galaxy S20 and the Galaxy Z Flip. Nearly every flagship phone released by Samsung over the past couple of years has received Android Auto Wireless support about half a year ago, and now Google has added other Samsung devices (incl. Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Z Flip) to the mix. Google doesn’t outright spell the names of Samsung’s latest...

Samsung makes big marketing push with Kpop super band BTS

Samsung has inked a new partnership with Kpop super band BTS to promote its new smartphones. BTS is a massive global entity in its own right with countless fans across the globe. This partnership will allow Samsung to reach out to a younger demographic which makes up a significant chunk of the BTS fan base. As part of this collaboration, Samsung will first support the band’s global contemporary art initiative called CONNECT BTS, before expanding...

Galaxy S20 launches in Vietnam with pre-order freebies in tow

Samsung Vietnam has announced the launch detail for the Galaxy S20 series and Galaxy Buds+ in the country. Unsurprisingly given Samsung’s global release details, the trio of flagship smartphones along with the new earbuds will ship to customers in Vietnam on March 6. But before that happens, prospective buyers can pre-order the products and take advantage of early adopter freebies. Customers who will...

Galaxy A71 5G will use Samsung’s Exynos 980 processor

The Galaxy A71 was among the first of Samsung’s 2020 Galaxy A smartphones. It was unveiled alongside the Galaxy A51 in December 2019. We reported back then that Samsung also has a 5G variant of the Galaxy A71 in development. Since then, we’ve found out that the Galaxy A71 5G may also be released in markets outside the United States and China. We know for sure know what processor this device will be...

Galaxy Note 9 starts receiving Android 10 update on Verizon’s network

Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960U) users on Verizon’s network in the US have started receiving the Android 10 update with One UI 2.0. The update with the firmware version N960USQU3DTAA also brings the February 2020 Android security patch for the smartphone. There’s still no word on the size of the software update. If you are a Galaxy Note 9 user on Verizon’s network, you should be able to see the update notification...

Galaxy A71 launched in India, price and release date revealed

Samsung has launched the Galaxy A71 in India, three weeks after it announced the Galaxy A51 in the country. Only the 8GB RAM variant of the Galaxy A71 will be available in India, at least for now, and it is priced at Rs 29,999. The price of the phone was leaked earlier today. The smartphone will go on sale in India starting February 24, and it will be available in three colors: Black, Blue, and Prism...