Validity of probe into Samsung heir Lee Jae-Yong to be determined today

Samsung heir Lee Jae-Yong has been embroiled in a long-running corruption scandal and accounting fraud case. He appeared in a court earlier this month for court proceedings and dodged an arrest. Later, it was decided that an outside committee will review the validity of the probe, and that is going to determined today. South Korea’s top prosecution will convene a meeting today to determine Lee Jae-Yong’s role in the controversial merger of Cheil...

New Galaxy S20 update brings camera improvements, July security patch

Samsung is now releasing a new firmware update for the Galaxy S20 series and, surprise, it comes with the July 2020 security patch. Not only is this the first time we see the July 2020 patch being rolled out, but the changelog also mentions improvements to the camera such as better high-magnification (zoomed-in) shots and improved video stabilization. In addition, the update adds a new function to the Galaxy S20 series whereby owners are now able...

Samsung Money now has a waitlist, here are some of the card’s benefits

In anticipation of its debit card releasing in the USA later this summer, Samsung has revealed some of the benefits of using the Samsung Money by SoFi service once it goes live, and it now allows prospective customers to sign up to a waitlist through the Samsung Pay app (via the Money tab) or through the dedicated Samsung Money webpage. Samsung Money by SoFi is the latest addition to the Samsung Pay ecosystem designed to simplify financial tasks...

Samsung’s One UI should be inspired by these iOS 14 features from Apple

Much like Samsung is expected to host its next Unpacked event in an online-only environment, Apple’s recent WWDC 2020 took place in a virtual space where the Cupertino-based tech company showcased the latest additions to its mobile operating system, iOS 14. And although Apple seems to be catching up with Google’s Android OS and even Samsung’s One UI in many respects, the company did reveal a few interesting new features in iOS 14 that we think...

Daily Deal: 15% off Anker 24W Fast Car Charger

When you’re traveling by car you have the perfect opportunity to charge your smartphone. You’ll be in the same position for a while and won’t be using your device. To charge your smartphone, you need an adapter to plug into your 12V outlet. You can plug your USB-charging cable in that adapter and you’re good to go. This Car Charger by Anker supports Fast Charging (24W) and comes with two ports so you can charge two devices at the same time. It’s...

This Amazon deal shaves $200 off the unlocked Galaxy S20 5G series

If you’re in the market for a Galaxy S20 5G and you missed all the previous deals, fret not, you can now buy any one of the three flagship phones in the USA for $200 off via Amazon. This is a limited-time offer so make sure to check it out before the prices return back to normal. With this ongoing deal, you can get the factory unlocked Galaxy S20 5G for $799 instead of the usual price of $999. Similarly, the Galaxy S20+ 5G is $200 off so it now costs...

Hands-on photos of an alleged Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 3rd-party case leaks

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra’s design appears to have been partly exposed by a series of hands-on photos depicting a 3rd-party protective case from various angles. The photos shared by IceUniverse on Weibo seem to confirm that the Galaxy Note 20 series’ S Pen will indeed be relocated to the left side of the phone, and that the back panel will accommodate a triple-camera combo. Interestingly enough,...

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra reconfirmed to carry a 108MP camera on the back

A few weeks ago we talked about the strong possibility that the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra – then known as the Galaxy Note 20+ – will be equipped with a 108MP camera. This feature has now been unofficially confirmed by @rquandt on Twitter, who has an excellent track record when it comes to revealing unannounced devices and/or upcoming features. Although we were all aware of the possibility that the top-tier Galaxy Note 20 model will employ a 108MP sensor,...

Samsung partners with Servify to launch Samsung Care+ in India

Samsung has been launching various premium service plans and upgrade programs for its customers. The company had announced the Samsung Access upgrade and service plan in the US earlier this month. Now, the South Korean firm’s Indian arm has announced that it has partnered with Servify to offer the Samsung Care+ program in India. Samsung India started offering Samsung Care+ to select customers in the country from March 2020, and it has seen over 100,000...

Additional Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition stocks to arrive after July

Samsung had unveiled BTS-themed Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy Buds+ in limited markets earlier this month. The limited-edition smartphone and wireless earbuds went out of stock within hours of going on pre-orders. Now, the company has announced that it plans to bring more units of the Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition after July. The company will conduct another round of pre-orders after next month. If you were hoping...

Samsung doubling down on silicon in pursuit of new ‘K-Chip’ vision

Samsung is ramping up R&D efforts in the semiconductor segment as it’s starting to actively pursue a vision of a new “K-Chip” era of technologies. The company on Thursday said it’s already planning numerous academic partnerships and business collaborations across South Korea, largely in hopes of expediting its home country’s recovery from the slump caused by the global coronavirus pandemic. While it’s not like Samsung’s foundry business slept...

Samsung US closes huge gap in online smartphone sales with Apple

Samsung recently recorded another major win in the world’s most valuable smartphone market — the United States — and somehow even managed to do so at the direct expense of its largest rival Apple. New industry insights suggest the company closed the gap with the iPhone maker in the online handset sales department. Following the conclusion of Q1 2020, Samsung is estimated to be holding 37% of the segment...