Bixby update adds Finder integration, sharable Quick commands and more

Both Bixby and Bixby Routines have just received a couple of new updates to versions 2.3.19.10 and 2.5.38.2, respectively. The Bixby Routines update fixes a handful of issues with Samsung’s IFTTT tool, such as a bug that would lead to the Blue light filter being disabled in some situations, and an issue that would lead to an intermittent failure to launch an app. However, the recent version of Bixby...

Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Fold 2 launch reportedly set for August 5

We’re only a couple of months away from the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy Fold 2 launch. Owing to the ongoing pandemic, it’s highly unlikely that the company will conduct a full-fledged launch event. Earlier reports have suggested that Samsung’s next flagship smartphones will be launched entirely online. A new report out of South Korea claims that Samsung has decided on a date for the online launch of the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy Fold 2. As...

Samsung has nailed its smartwatch strategy and Apple knows it

Yes, this might seem like a controversial claim, but hear me out. We have seen all manner of smartwatches from Samsung ever since it started launching them under the Galaxy Gear brand in 2013. The original Galaxy Gear had a square-shaped display and Samsung stuck with that design for the next few models. Then came the Gear S in 2014 with its curved display. Samsung first smartwatch with a circular display and physical rotating bezel came in 2015....

Daily Deal: 63% off Clear Case for the Samsung Galaxy S9

The Galaxy S9 is one of the better flagship devices released by Samsung (and relatively cheap to get nowadays). As covered in our review, it stands out due to its amazing display, battery life and high quality speakers. When you use a device like this, you want to protect it from scratching and denting. When protected, your device will last longer and it will increase its value later when you want to resell it. This transparent case is a heavy duty...

Samsung Group steps in to deny allegations against heir Lee Jae-yong

Samsung Group has stepped in to deny the recent allegations concerning heir Lee Jae-yong’s involvement in the controversial merger between Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries. The de facto leader was summoned for investigation by the Seoul Central District Prosecutor’s Office last week, and local prosecutors sought an arrest warrant for Samsung’s heir yesterday. According to Yonhap News, Samsung Group’s recent statement claims Lee Jae-yong had no...

Galaxy Note 20 and Z Flip 5G greenlit in China with fast chargers in tow

The Galaxy Note 20+ got greenlit by China’s 3C last week. The same regulatory agency has now approved the Galaxy Note 20 5G as well as the Galaxy Z Flip 5G ahead of their official debut. The S Pen device is identified by model number SM-N9810, whereas 5G-enabled foldable phone is being referred to as the SM-F7070. The 3C documents confirm that the Galaxy Note 20 should be paired with with a 25W fast...

Microsoft offers free Galaxy Watch Active 2 with discounted Note 10

Microsoft is at it again with a new killer deal for the Galaxy Note 10 series. After selling the duo for up to $400 off a couple of weeks ago, Microsoft’s latest offer brings new Galaxy Note 10 buyers a free Galaxy Watch Active 2. To make the deal that more appealing, Microsoft also discounts the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ prices by $100. In essence, this means you can now get an unlocked...

Rumored 108MP sensor to skip Galaxy Note 20 and debut on Xiaomi phone

Samsung is working on an upgraded version of its ISOCELL Bright HM1 sensor, at least according to a fresh rumor that also claims the same sensor will first be employed by an upcoming Xiaomi smartphone. This upgraded sensor is said to be codenamed ISOCELL Bright HM2 and have a resolution of 108MP. The high megapixel count shouldn’t be the only characteristic shared by the existing Bright HM1 and the rumored Bright HM2. It’s safe to assume that the...

Galaxy S20 5G models in the Netherlands receive old update again

In the Netherlands, 5G variants of the Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra are now receiving a minor software update that originally started rolling out late last month but was promptly pulled from the air in the country. It still carries the same firmware version — G98xBXXU2ATE6 — but updates the modem and carrier-specific code, presumably to fix 5G connectivity issues reported by users on Vodafone’s 5G network in the Netherlands. As always, you...

No, Project xCloud is not coming to Samsung TVs (yet)

The Samsung Access program for smartphones was launched a few days ago. The premium ownership program includes smartphone financing, upgrade options, Microsoft 365 subscription, and accidental damage cover. We’ve now learned that the company has a similar program for its smart TVs. Samsung Access for smart TVs is a bit different from Samsung Access for smartphones. The program for TVs lets go...

New Galaxy Note 10 update out with June security patch

The Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ first received the latest security patch on unlocked Snapdragon models in the United States at the beginning of the month, and, as expected, it is now making its way to the Exynos-powered models internationally. The Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ are getting a new update in a couple of European markets that bundles the June 2020 security patch and also adds a new...

Galaxy S10 Lite picks up One UI 2.1 update in India

A few months back, Samsung India had announced that it would be postponing the release of the Android 10 and One UI 2.0 update for its smartphones and tablets because of the lockdown imposed in the country for battling the coronavirus. The One UI 2.1 update that Samsung has rolled out to multiple devices was also delayed in India as a result. Two weeks back, Samsung India finally started releasing updates again, kicking things off with the Galaxy...

Samsung and LG drop complaints against each other over QLED TV marketing

The two largest TV brands in the world, Samsung and LG, were fighting over the former’s QLED marketing claims. However, both companies have dropped complaints against each other in the South Korean market. The FTC (Fair Trade Commission) has decided not to further the process after the brands withdrew their charges. In September 2019, LG had filed a complaint against Samsung Electronics for a “misleading advertisement” regarding its QLED TVs. LG...