64GB and 128GB Galaxy Tab S6 Lite now available in the USA

Samsung confirmed a few weeks ago that it will release the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite in the USA before the end of Q2 without specifying any dates. And even though the tablet is not yet available for purchase stateside from Samsung’s online shop, the Wi-Fi variant is now offered in the country by B&H. The retailer offers the 64GB Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Wi-Fi-only model for $349. Unlike in European countries including Germany and the Netherlands where the...

Samsung supports Brazil’s fight on COVID-19 with test kits, masks

Samsung’s efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 have extended to Brazil. The company announced today that it’s making donations worth $5 million Brazilian real ($906,000) to the Federal Government, as well as the governments of São Paulo and the State of Amazonas. Donations offered to the Federal Government consist of COVID-19 rapid test kits as well as tablets and notebooks meant to help the Ministry of Health in these difficult times. Samsung...

Premium Care customers get hefty discounts on cracked screen repairs

Samsung customers enrolled in the Premium Care program now benefit from discounts on cracked screen repairs for a limited time. Premium Care members who own a Galaxy S or Galaxy Note smartphone and need to replace a screen are now looking at a fee of only $29, down from the usual $99 price. The company says the discount lasts until June 1, 2020, but also assures customers that it’s continuing to reassess extending this timeframe. It’s worth noting...

Daily Deal: 28% off the Samsung Galaxy Watch

The Samsung Galaxy Watch has been around for a while but it’s still a good buy if you’re looking for a well specced Smartwatch with excellent performance. It’s been praised for it’s design, which looks great and is rugged. The Super AMOLED display is able to produce vibrant colors while keeping an excellent battery life. It also comes with a lot of tracking features making this a complete Smartwatch right out of the box. Be sure to check our review...

Sharp alone won’t solve Samsung’s LCD TV problem: sources

Following reports of Samsung and Sharp’s potential reunion in the LCD TV space, newly surfaced information suggests the two companies agreed the general terms of their new supply agreement. Sharp is now expected to begin providing Samsung with large liquid-crystal display panels for the first time in four years. Be that as it may, industry watchers claim the partnership won’t be a big deal, or will at least be significantly less impactful than originally...

Galaxy Z Flip sales were reportedly up by 56.1% a month after release

The global smartphone market is in a difficult spot due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Galaxy S20 sales are below initial expectations and the company had halved its part orders as demand for smartphones plummeted. But before all this, the Galaxy Z Flip was doing relatively well in terms of sales throughout March, suggesting the market was warming up to foldables. Samsung reportedly sold 230,000 Galaxy Z Flip units worldwide in March alone, with the sales...

Samsung Brazil debuts Mother’s Day deals on new Galaxy phones

In celebration of Mother’s Day, Samsung Brazil today announced a variety of attractive deals involving its latest smartphones and wearables. All of the newly confirmed promotions require you to register a device purchase on Samsung Promotions Brazil in the next several weeks. The shortest such promotional period involves a guaranteed Galaxy Watch Active 2 attached to every purchase of a Galaxy S20-series smartphone between last Sunday and...

Samsung India offers extra voucher to pre-booked Galaxy S20 customers

Samsung India today announced another incentive for Galaxy S20 purchases. The promotion revolves around an e-voucher worth 4,000 INR, or just over $52, which can be redeemed on the company’s online store. To be eligible for the promotion, you have to pre-book and activate your new Galaxy S20 device between today and May 20th. Doing so will net you a digital coupon that can be applied at checkout on Samsung.com for an extra discount on any other Galaxy...

Samsung Pay adds support for Swipe’s cryptocurrency Visa cards

Cryptocurrency Visa card platform Swipe has announced a partnership with Samsung. The companies are joining hands to allow Samsung Pay users to make mobile payments from their cryptocurrency debit card balance via compatible smartphones and wearables. This partnership was seemingly made possible through mutual issuing bank Contis Financial. Once Samsung Pay’s integration with Swipe goes live, users...