Samsung expected to post solid Q1 earnings despite Coronavirus situation

Samsung is going to announce its earnings guidance for Q1 2020 next week. Analysts expect the company to post solid earnings despite the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. Even though the Galaxy S20 series didn’t take off as well as the South Korean firm had expected, chip sales are believed to make up for the losses in the smartphone division. The company is expected to clock in KRW 55.3 trillion ($44.9 billion) in revenue during Q1 2020, which is 5.5...

Samsung SDI to become more self-reliant in making electric vehicle batteries

Samsung SDI, which makes batteries for various products ranging from smartphones to electric vehicles, plans to become more self-reliant. The company wants to stop using battery components from other brands and make as many parts in-house as possible. According to a new report from South Korean technology publication The Elec, Samsung SDI is planning to cut costs and become self-reliant by manufacturing cathode internally. A cathode is an essential...

Samsung Electronics plans to not depend on Samsung Display for foldable glass

With the Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung introduced the Ultra Thin Glass panel to protect the foldable phone’s screen from scratches. The new protective material offers a glass-like feel, something that was missing from the Galaxy Fold’s plastic protective layer. The Ultra Thin Glass and the foldable OLED panel used in the Galaxy Z Flip are developed by Samsung Display, the South Korean firm’s display...

Samsung chip division ‘humiliated’ over Snapdragon Galaxy S20 for Korea

The Exynos vs Snapdragon debate has heated up again. Several reports have highlighted the differences between the two chipsets with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 edging out Samsung’s Exynos 990 processor. It’s evident that in the Snapdragon 865 vs Exynos 990 fight, Qualcomm has emerged on the top. Samsung continues to sell both Snapdragon and Exynos variants of its flagships. It ships the Exynos variants in most markets while markets like the United...

[Poll] Which Samsung app do you use the most on your Galaxy?

Samsung Galaxy smartphones come preloaded with a number of apps that are made by the company itself, and it also publishes some apps on the Google Play Store. Many complain that some of the preloaded apps are unneeded because all Android devices — including Galaxy devices — also come preloaded with Google apps, which offer much of the same functionality. However, while that may be true, Samsung has some truly excellent apps and services that...

US Newberry plant shut down, two employees test positive for coronavirus

Samsung has halted operations at its home appliance manufacturing facility in Newberry County, USA, after two employees tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), according to the local media. The report from The Newberry Observer citing a Samsung spokesperson reveals that the facility has been temporarily closed today and is to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before operations resume on April 6. Samsung’s Newberry plant employs around...

Samsung Gallery update improves Single Take integration

A new update to the Samsung Gallery app is currently being pushed via the Galaxy Store. Its changelong is rather succinct, only mentioning improvements to manner the app interacts with Single Take. As such, software version 11.1.01.3 will primarily benefit the Galaxy S20 series, Samsung’s first product range with support for Single Take. The move is still a reminder that Single Take functionality...

Android 10 firmware update with One UI 2.0 arrives on Galaxy A70 in India

The Galaxy A70 is getting the highly-anticipated Android 10 firmware update in India, bringing One UI 2.0 along with it. The rollout began last month in Ukraine, but Samsung continued to expand availability to more countries, with India being the latest addition to the list. The firmware update is identified by version A705GMDDU5BTC2. Android 10 and One UI 2.0 bring a ton of changes As you would expect,...

US Galaxy S10, Note 10 update brings best Galaxy S20 features

The wait for One UI 2.1 is almost over for Galaxy S10 and Note 10 owners residing in the USA. The company has confirmed that the highly-anticipated update will begin rolling out tomorrow, April 3, so get your phones ready to be upgraded with the best Galaxy S20 features. Given that Samsung’s announcement is fresh, do keep in mind that Galaxy S10 and Note 10 models carried by network operators will...

Latest Galaxy S20 update fixes annoying focus issue with zoom camera

Earlier this week, Samsung released yet another update in an attempt to improve the camera performance on its latest flagship series. That update was initially released in Hong Kong and Taiwan and has begun rolling out in Korea today, and changelog for the Korean release reveals that the update fixes an annoying autofocus issue when switching between the main rear camera and the and zoom camera. As...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite US price revealed in new listing

The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite has appeared in yet another premature listing, confirming its incoming arrival to the United States. Samsung’s upcoming mid-range tablet has been making the rounds recently so it won’t be long before the tablet is officially launched. Samsung was already expected to price its new mid-range tablet rather competitively, whereas the slate itself already got prematurely listed on German Amazon several days back. Galaxy Tab...

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Galaxy A21s with unknown Exynos 850 SoC shows up in benchmark

The Galaxy A21 continues to elude the market, and yet, Samsung is working on an updated version of the device bearing the Galaxy A21s moniker. We exclusively reported on its development two months ago, and now the device popped up online in the Geekbench database. As expected, the Galaxy A21s is identified by model number SM-A217F, whereas the standard Galaxy A21 is being referred to as the SM-A215....

Kpop super band BTS helps Galaxy S20 become the most popular phone

Samsung’s Galaxy S20 marketing push alongside K-pop super band BTS has paid off, according to allkpop citing a survey from the Big Data Research Institute. The company’s latest adverts featuring BTS members have pushed the popularity of the Galaxy S20 series to great heights, with the survey claiming that the flagship has ranked #1 in the March Smartphone Brand Reputation Ranking. The survey was conducted...

More Samsung employees test positive to coronavirus

The number of Samsung employees who tested positive to coronavirus continues to rise as the global pandemic rages on, wreaking havoc in communities and the global business landscape. In recent days, the company has been dealing with isolated COVID-19 cases within its ranks, implementing various precautions and emergency measures to navigate through the crisis. Samsung not shutting down any more branches following new cases The chaebol has now...

Samsung updates its community on its fight against coronavirus worldwide

Samsung’s contribution to fighting the spread of coronavirus is felt in many regions across the globe. The company’s activities in this time of need have covered various countries and numerous areas of expertise, and in a recent statement addressed to its global community, Samsung has provided an update on its response to coronavirus (COVID-19 / SARS-CoV-2) so far. In navigating these uncertain times, Samsung has an important role to look after our...

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When you live in a house with more than one room your WiFi signal might fluctuate per room or floor you’re on. Especially with WiFi, you’re looking for a consistent coverage that doesn’t drop. A proven way to achieve this is by adding a WiFi extender. This extender will pick up the signal and then boost it so you’ll get decent coverage in places where it’s normally not that good. This WiFi extender by Rock Space is now on sale and available at a...

Galaxy Note 9 picks up update with April 2020 security patch

The April 2020 security patch has rolled out to a handful of Galaxy devices in the last week, and it is now making its way to the Galaxy Note 9. Samsung has released a new Galaxy Note 9 update in Germany that bundles the April security patch. The update sports build number N960FXXU5DTCA and should begin rolling out in other markets in the next few days. For those wondering, this update does not bring One UI 2.1 to Samsung’s 2018 Note flagship....