Samsung starts investing in 5nm chip production lines

Just one year after the development of its 5nm fabrication technology, Samsung has started the construction of 5nm EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet) production lines. The company wants to defeat TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) and become the leader in the semiconductor business by the year 2030, and its plan is being carried out without any setback. Samsung has placed orders for the necessary equipment from major semiconductor equipment...

Why you should stay away from the Escobar Fold 2 i.e. the rebranded Fold

One thing I love about flexible display technology is that there are no corners to be cut. Manufacturers have to either fully commit to this concept, or they’ll quickly become irrelevant in the space. You can’t half-bake a flexible device and expect it to do well, which means that the flexible smartphone market has been, for the most part, free of gimmicks, even though failed but honest attempts might exist. With that in mind, when I first heard...

Samsung will bring One UI 2.1 update to Galaxy S9, S10, Note 9/10 series

There are only four devices in the world running Android 10 and One UI 2.1 right now, namely the Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip. The two new lineups ship with the updated version of One UI out of the box, but they won’t enjoy this exclusivity indefinitely. One UI 2.1 will eventually be released on other devices, a Samsung community moderator has confirmed via the South Korean portal....

Samsung wants to bring its 5G devices to over 40 countries in 2020

Do you recall how we’ve talked about Samsung betting on 5G to improve its fortunes in 2020? It’s true. As the company continues to provide 5G solutions to network operators in more countries around the world, Samsung is also looking to release 5G Galaxy smartphones in over 40 countries by the end of the year, according to The Korea Herald citing June-Hee Lee. Samsung commercialized its 5G devices in 22 countries last year and has reportedly shipped...

New Galaxy M30s memory variant (4GB/128GB) debuts in India this week

When the Galaxy M30s launched in India six months ago, buyers had to choose between the variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, or 6GB of RAM and 128GB of memory. But Samsung India is introducing another flavor this week, boasting 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It costs INR 14,999 ($202), or INR 1,000 ($13.50) more than the original launch price of the 4GB/64GB model. In addition, customers...

Galaxy Tab S6 Lite gets approved by regulatory body NCC

We’ve known about Samsung’s plans to release a new non-flagship S Pen tablet since late last year. It turns out that the slate in question might be launched as the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, and the device has now been approved by Thailand’s regulatory agency NCC. The certificate links the SM-P610 model number and Galaxy Tab S6 Lite moniker together and indicates that Samsung is technically one step closer...

Galaxy Z Flip goes on sale in Brazil today at a $550 premium

Samsung is launching the Galaxy Z Flip in Brazil today, March 11, and if the device will be as successful as the original Fold was in the country then prospective buyers should prepare to deal with dwindling stocks and more demand than Samsung can cover. Likewise, the Galaxy Z Flip will hit the shelves in Brazil for a higher-than-usual price of R$8,999 ($1,928), or roughly $550 more than the device costs in most other markets. It’s the same story...

Galaxy S9 scores new update with March 2020 security patch included

The Galaxy S9 series is the latest in line to receive the March 2020 security patch via a new firmware update. The package is now being distributed to both the Galaxy S9 and S9+ in a wide variety of markets including the Nordic and Baltic regions as well as various other European countries. The Galaxy S9 series continues to receive new security updates every month. The March 2020 security patch comes...

Daily Deal: 6% off a renewed Samsung Gear S3 Classic

It’s been a few years since Samsung introduced the Gear S3 Classic smartwatch, but the device has aged quite nicely in part thanks to its physical rotating bezel and the fact that Samsung’s latest smartwatch models lack one. If you’re in the market for a Gear S3 Classic, you’re in luck, as you can now acquire a renewed model for 6% off. As a renewed product, the smartwatch works and looks like new and is accompanied by a 90-day guarantee. The Gear...

Samsung’s groundbreaking solid-state batteries could be used in electric vehicles

Samsung has announced that it has presented a study on high-performance, all-solid-state batteries to Nature Energy, one of the world’s leading scientific journals. Batteries based on the company’s ground-breaking technology could be used in electric vehicles. Unlike conventional lithium-ion batteries that use liquid electrolytes, Samsung’s technology uses solid electrolytes. Solid-state batteries...