Samsung reportedly developing One UI 2.5 for its smartphones

All the smartphones and tablets from Samsung that run Android 10 use the One UI 2.0 software. High-end phones such as the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra, and the Galaxy Z Flip, which were launched recently, come pre-installed with One UI 2.1. Older devices are now getting the One UI 2.0 update as well. It is now being reported that the company is currently working on One UI 2.5 for...

New Galaxy S20 firmware update is rolling out to fix camera autofocus

The Exynos-powered Galaxy S20 series is getting its second post-launch firmware update as we speak, version G98xxXXU1ATCH. It’s not yet available over-the-air (OTA) but Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra owners around the world can download and install the new firmware via Smart Switch or from our archive. You may be eager to learn what changes have been introduced and whether the new firmware addresses any of the issues that have been rumored to be...

Coronavirus forces Samsung to shut down all its stores in the US

Governments and businesses across the globe are doing everything they can to flatten the curve and contain the spread of the coronavirus. Samsung has started taking appropriate steps as well given that it also has a massive retail footprint in countries where the rate of infections continues to increase. Samsung has confirmed that it’s temporarily shutting down all of its stores in the United States as part of an effort to contain the spread of this...

Google’s new Advanced Protection security features prevent sideloading

Google is changing the way its Advanced Protection Program works, effective immediately, and has added two additional security measures to combat phishing and malware threats. The first new security addition to the program makes it so that Advance Protection users are prevented from sideloading mobile apps. The second one enables Play Protect app scanning automatically and prevents Advanced Protection Program members from disabling it. Regarding...

Leaked Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) drops the S Pen for two speakers

Samsung is seemingly preparing to release a new Galaxy Tab A (2020) model in the USA, equipped with an 8.4-inch display and hardware that’s very similar to the 8.0-inch Galaxy Tab A with S Pen (2019). According to a couple of leaked renders shared by @evleaks, the Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) is being readied to hit the US market via AT&T and Verizon, at least. Despite similarities, the Galaxy Tab...

Another Galaxy A41 puzzle piece revealed, launch is imminent

We got another big clue that the official Galaxy A41 launch should technically be just around the corner. After obtaining its obligatory Wi-Fi and Bluetooth approvals, the Galaxy A41 has now popped-up on Samsung Russia’s portal where the device has its own dedicated support page. The support page refers to model number SM-A415F/DSM, confirming that the phone will have dual-SIM capabilities. No other technical details or design aspects were revealed. Galaxy...

Samsung Canada falls victim to coronavirus, Experience Stores shut down

Businesses around the world are taking measures to fight against the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, and Samsung is no exception. Earlier this month, before the coronavirus was labeled a pandemic, the company had to temporarily shut down production at its Gumi plant, while earlier this week, Samsung strongly advised its employees to work from home. Now, after China, Samsung Canada has fallen victim to the coronavirus, and the company has decided...

Daily Deal: 6% off the Samsung Galaxy Watch

The Samsung Galaxy Watch was released two years after the Gear S3 but it was worth the wait. This 46mm version looks great and the dual color scheme (black bezel on top of the silver casing) words great for that. The 360×360 resolution Super AMOLED display is sharp and able to produce vibrant colors. As battery life is important for smartwatches, Samsung put good effort in stretching lifetime of a single charge to over 3 days. On top of that, the...

Samsung wants to teach you all about IoT and app development for free

Samsung Brazil has launched the Code IoT 2020 online training program, giving aspiring students an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of programming, basic electronics, and the Internet of Things. The training program is free, it’s available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, and enthusiasts who want to learn more on these topics can already enroll for the first round. The Code IoT 2020 training...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 (Galaxy Tab S20?) flagship tablet in development

Samsung’s next flagship tablet has now entered development. Since it will be the Galaxy Tab S6’s successor, you’ll expect it to be called the Galaxy Tab S7. Whatever it ends up being called, at least we know now that Samsung will definitely be releasing a flagship tablet this year. Not much information is known about the new tablet at this point in time but it can be safely assumed that there’s going to be a Wi-Fi and cellular variant. 5G is also...

Samsung Galaxy M21 will be launched in Germany as well

Samsung has largely kept its Galaxy M series limited to India where these entry-level handsets have done very well for themselves. The company is going to bring some of the new models to markets across Europe, and the Galaxy M21 happens to be one of them. It officially unveiled the Galaxy M21 today in India. While it hasn’t said as yet when the device will be available elsewhere, there’s a good reason to believe that it will eventually be available...

Samsung grilled about Exynos chips and lack of features by shareholders

Samsung Electronics went ahead with its 51st annual shareholders’ meeting at the Suwon Convention Center in Suwon, South Korea despite concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak. The company did ramp up sanitation efforts to ensure the protection of its shareholders who came to attend the meeting. It’s normal for executives to face tough questions from shareholders at these meetings. Even though the meeting was held amid less ideal circumstances, the shareholders...

Watch this incredibly crisp 8K video of the Arctic Circle shot using Galaxy S20

The Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and the Galaxy S20 Ultra are Samsung’s first phones that can record 8K videos. All three phones can record 8K videos at 24fps using their rear-facing, high-resolution camera sensors. Now, we can see some stunning results from the Arctic Circle in the form of a cinematic 8K video shot using the Galaxy S20+. Christou Visuals, a team of videographers who shoot cinematic travel films, have shot an 8K video of the Lofoten...

Galaxy M21 goes official with 48MP triple camera, 6000mAh battery

Samsung finally unveiled its new mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy M21, in India. The phone was meant to be announced on March 16, but the launch was postponed to March 18. The new device shares most of its features, including a Super AMOLED screen and a 6000mAh battery, with the recently launched Galaxy M31. Samsung has priced the 64GB variant of the Galaxy M21 at Rs 12,999. There’s no information on the pricing of the 128GB variant of the phone....

GPS lock issue on your Galaxy S20? You’re not alone

The Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra offer the best hardware you can get on a flagship smartphone right now, but it seems these phones could have benefited from more time in the oven. Over the course of the past week, a number of Galaxy S20 owners have taken to Samsung’s community forums and Reddit to complain about their phone having issues with locking on to a GPS signal in apps such as Google Maps and Waze. From what we can gather, some Galaxy...

Galaxy Tab S6 Lite bags FCC certification ahead of launch

Samsung is planning to launch a trimmed down version of its flagship tablet in the form of Galaxy Tab S6 Lite. The information about the upcoming tablet first came to light three weeks ago when the device received Bluetooth SIG certification. Now, the tablet has received the mandatory FCC certification, and the supporting documents reveal some of its features. The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (SM-P615) features...