One Hand Operation + updated with new features, other Good Lock modules get bug fixes

Samsung has released new updates to a few Good Lock modules, including One Hand Operation +, NavStar, QuickStar, and Task Changer. Only the One Hand Operation + module has received new features, while other modules have received bug fixes with the new update. The new update to One Hand Operation + brings a new feature that lets you adjust media volume. A long swipe up action raises the volume, while...

Samsung adds two new premium soundbars to round off its 2020 lineup

Samsung has announced that it is adding two new premium soundbars—HW-Q950T and HW-Q900T—to its Q-series lineup. The HW-Q950T is now the company’s most premium soundbar, offering a 9.1.4-channel sound. The HW-Q900T, on the other hand, offers 7.1.2-channel audio. The soundbars not only sound great but look the part, too, thanks to the premium Kvadrat material they come wrapped in. The HW-Q950T...

Samsung’s next Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event to happen virtually on August 5

We’ve all been eagerly waiting for Samsung to announce an official date for its next Unpacked event. Today, the company has finally unveiled that it will hold a virtual Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event on August 5. In its invitation, the company has announced that it will unveil the latest ecosystem of Galaxy devices during the event. The Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G are expected to be unveiled during...

Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 get a new Haze Crush Silver color

Samsung often releases new colors for its popular smartphones in a bid to reignite interest in the devices. It has done that today for the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71, two of the most well-rounded smartphones from its mid-range 2020 Galaxy A series. This is yet another addition to the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 catalog. Both devices are available in LTE-only and 5G models. There’s also the Verizon-specific...

[Updated] Galaxy S10 series now getting the July security update

Update 2: The July security patch is now rolling out for the Galaxy S10 lineup for real, after the original release had been pulled for an unknown reason. Update: Samsung seems to have pulled the update from the air. We will update this article once the rollout resumes again; for now, it’s best to wait since the pulled update might have issues that Samsung wants to fix. Original story follows The Galaxy S10 series has started getting an update with...

Samsung smart TVs can now show Apple Music’s time-synced lyrics

It has only been three months since Apple Music landed on Samsung smart TVs. A separate app was released for this platform, allowing users to access Apple’s music streaming service through their television. They could stream any of the over 60 million songs available on Apple Music in addition to exploring curated playlists, listening to live radio and more. The Apple Music app for Samsung’s smart...

Verizon confirms Galaxy A71 5G UW price and release details

The Galaxy A71 5G is one of the two new mid-range 5G smartphones that Samsung is offering in the US this year. It was also confirmed last month that Verizon would have its own variant of the device which would be branded as the Galaxy A71 5G UW. The ‘UW’ is meant to signify that this device has support for Verizon’s Ultra Wideband 5G network. Verizon today confirmed the price and release details for the Galaxy A71 5G UW. This happens to be the cheapest...

Cabot Circus finally getting its Samsung Experience Store

Cabot Circus, the city of Bristol’s massive shopping centre spanning 139,350 square meters (1.5 million ft²), is finally getting its very own Samsung Experience Store (SES). The British arm of the Korean tech giant confirmed the news mere moments ago, adding that the grand opening is scheduled for tomorrow, July 8th. The plans for the store were made official way back in December as the outlet was...

Samsung Internet gets fancy new tab switcher akin to Chrome

Samsung Internet is getting another distinct interface designed for tab management, fanciness, and tab management fanciness. Simply called “Grid”, the new view is reminiscent of a similar feature Google has been experimenting with in Android versions of Chrome since late 2019. Much like its role model, Samsung’s take on a grid-based tab switcher is currently only available outside of the stable channel. The...

More Galaxy Watch 3 photos leak as the new smartwatch nears launch

It’s only a matter of time now before Samsung unveils the Galaxy Watch 3. We have known for a few months now that it’s coming and that it’s going to bring back the physical rotating bezel. The leaks over the past few weeks have also given us a good look at the device itself. The latest leak brings us some more Galaxy Watch 3 photos. We can see the device from multiple angles with its strap attached....

New Galaxy A tablet with Galaxy S9 chip in the works

Samsung is repurposing one of its older premium smartphone chips into the brains of a new budget tablet. Identified by model number SM-T575, the device in question is likely to launch under the Galaxy Tab A brand later this year. Its silicon of choice is the Exynos 9810 – the second chipset based on the 10nm LPP process node to emerge from Samsung’s foundry. The said system-on-chip originally debuted inside the international variants of...

Galaxy A51 and A71 get Galaxy S20 camera features, full Pro mode included

Samsung is rolling out a new firmware update for the Galaxy A51 and the Galaxy A71 today. The update brings many of the best Galaxy S20 camera features. These features weren’t part of the One UI 2.1 update that was released for the Galaxy A51 two months ago. One UI 2.1 hadn’t even been released for the Galaxy A71 yet. Many new camera features were introduced with the Galaxy S20 lineup. It was the...

Samsung monthly updates: July 2020 security patch details released

Samsung has gotten into the habit of pushing out new security patches to some of its devices before it tells us what security fixes are included in a patch, and the same is true this time around. After releasing the July security update to a handful of its devices, Samsung has published information on the vulnerabilities that are tackled by the new security patch. July patch fixes crash that could result from setting the wrong wallpaper As usual,...

Samsung’s UV sterilizer for smartphones is coming to more markets

Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, personal hygiene has become more important than ever. Given that we interact with our smartphones and earphones all day long, it is equally important to keep them germ-free, but we are not advised to use regular sanitizers to clean those devices. As a solution to the problem, Samsung had unveiled a UV-based sterilizer for smartphones in Thailand last week. Now,...

More Galaxy Watch 3 software and spec info leaks

We had exclusively revealed the Galaxy Watch 3’s specifications last month and reported that the smartwatch will be launched in July. Later, the upcoming watch’s design and variants were leaked by various sources. Now, some more information regarding the Galaxy Watch 3’s software and specifications has been leaked, thanks to a leaked firmware file. The Galaxy Watch 3 will reportedly use the same 10nm...