Samsung’s OLED panels to face competition from China’s Everdisplay

Samsung Display makes the best OLED panels in the world for smartphones, smartwatches, tablets, and laptops. The company is now facing some competition from rival Chinese firms like BOE in the smartphone space and Everdisplay Optronics in the laptop and tablet segments. According to a new report, Samsung Display is facing direct competition from China’s Everdisplay Optronics in supplying OLED panels for Huawei’s notebooks and tablet PCs. Earlier,...

Galaxy A51 5G, Galaxy A71 5G gain support for Google Play Services for AR

Samsung recently unveiled two new mid-range 5G smartphones, the Galaxy A51 5G and the Galaxy A71 5G, for the American market. Both phones bring stylish design, large OLED screens, quad-camera setups, and 5G connectivity to the mid-range price segment. Now, the phones have received support for Google Play Services for AR. Compatibility with Google Play Services for AR (earlier Google ARCore) means that you can run augmented reality (AR) based apps...

Samsung developing industry’s first 160-layer NAND flash memory chips

Samsung is reportedly close to finishing the development of the industry’s first 160-layer NAND flash memory chips. The South Korean semiconductor giant is using its “super-gap” strategy to develop the company’s seventh-generation NAND flash memory chips, giving the company an upper hand over its rivals. The company is using the double-stack technology to create 160 layers in its V-NAND (also known as 3D NAND) flash memory chips. As it is understood,...

Galaxy S10 Lite to release in USA tomorrow, April 17

Samsung is going to release the Galaxy S10 Lite in the USA tomorrow, April 17. The smartphone will be available for purchase from Samsung’s e-shop, Best Buy, and Amazon. It will go on sale for $650, which is the expected price tag given that the phone debuted for €650 in Europe roughly three months ago. Even so, the handset might be a tough sell since Samsung is offering the Galaxy S10+ for $699 in the USA at the time of writing. Then again, the...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite US price and release confirmed

Countless leaks had revealed over the past few weeks that Samsung was going to launch a new mid-range tablet in the near future. The company finally unveiled the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite today. Despite sharing its moniker with the flagship Galaxy Tab S6, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is a solid mid-ranger with a price tag to match. Samsung today confirmed when the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is going to be available in the United States. It has also confirmed how much...

Galaxy Tab S6 Lite versus Galaxy Tab S6 spec/price throwdown

Now that Samsung has finally unveiled the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, we can take a closer look at how this budget-friendlier solution compares to the company’s top-tier tablet, the Galaxy Tab S6 (hit the link for our review). There are quite a few differences to consider, from hardware to software, as well as pricing, so let’s get down to it. AMOLED versus TFT LCD Both tablets have a similarly-sized display...

Galaxy Tab S6 Lite detailed by Samsung, available for pre-order in Europe

The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is now really official. Although the tablet was first quietly unveiled a couple of days ago by Samsung Indonesia, the product page has since been removed from the Indonesian portal. But after all the hype, Samsung has now issued an official press release for the device, and the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is already available for pre-order in the Netherlands. Samsung talks more about...

Samsung donates $1 million in support of Dallas fighting coronavirus

Samsung is making a $1 million donation to the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Coronavirus Response & Recovery Fund to support the city’s efforts against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The donation will help address the most immediate and urgent needs of North Texans and the city’s long-term recovery plans. The fund was established in mid-March and, so far, it has granted over $2 million to 144 organizations fighting against the...

Galaxy Note 10 gets a minor new firmware update in Europe

Samsung is following up on the One UI 2.1 release for the Galaxy Note 10 with a new firmware update in Europe. One UI remains unchanged and no new features have been added through this new update. The firmware version is also the same at N97xFXXU3CTC9, but the changelog claims that the stability of functions has been improved. The new firmware update appears to bring some network-based improvements...

Samsung UK expands e-shop with new montly contracts and pay platforms

Samsung UK’s online shop is bringing pay monthly contracts to customers, allowing prospective buyers to choose from a variety of payment plans and acquire new devices through a wider range of payment platforms. In partnership with A1 Comms, Samsung UK now offers data tariffs online without upfront payments from three major carriers including O2, Three, and Vodafone. The company also offers carrier-free pay monthly contracts through PayPal and Klarna. For...

It’s official: Samsung Cloud will no longer sync your keyboard data

Samsung has officially announced that starting April 13th, it no longer provides the ability to sync keyboard data through Samsung Cloud. That’s just a day after we initially reported about Samsung Cloud losing the keyboard sync feature on Galaxy devices that launched in 2020 running One UI 2.1. Samsung has now posted a notice in the Samsung Cloud app confirming that this is a deliberate change and...

Samsung confirms 2020 8K QLED TVs for Malaysia release

Samsung confirmed its recently announced 8K QLED TVs will soon be released in Malaysia. Following their January debut at CES 2020, the world’s first TVs with Wi-Fi 6 support will become available for purchase in Malaysia next month. The local division of Samsung has yet to attach a specific release date to any member of its latest smart TV family. Samsung’s 2020 ultra-premium TVs are spread out across several distinct models: The Frame, The Sero,...

Daily Deal: 25% off Playa USB-C Cable

Most newer smartphones come with a USB-C port for charging and data transfer. They usually come with one cable for charging which means you’re either bound to one place for charging, or you need to bring your charging cable everywhere you go. For that reason, it’s recommendable to get a couple of extra cables to be used as replacement and at other locations where you often charge your smartphone. This cable by Playa is 90cm (3ft.) long which gives...

Samsung Galaxy A21 moving closer to release after certification

The Galaxy A21 is inching closer toward release as Samsung keeps wrapping up its regulatory paperwork. Several variants of the upcoming Android smartphone have now been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance, a telecom standards body that approves electronics for consumer use in the West. According to the certificates published by the Wi-Fi Alliance, Samsung is preparing no fewer than three Galaxy A21 iterations...

Galaxy Note 9 One UI 2.1 update still appears to be a possibility

There’s little clarity about whether the Galaxy Note 9 One UI 2.1 update is ever going to be released. As you’d expect, those who own the device are really looking forward to receiving the latest iteration of Samsung’s custom Android skin on their handset. There have been some mixed signals from the moderators on Samsung’s official forums for Korea which has led to confusion about the update. The latest update from a moderator on the forums suggests...