Galaxy Note 20 will get dynamic switching between 60Hz and 120Hz mode

The 120Hz displays on the Galaxy S20 series are awesome, but they aren’t utilized to the fullest potential. For one, you can’t use the high refresh rate with the maximum screen resolution. Samsung also decided to not add the option to dynamically switch between 60Hz and 120Hz refresh rate based on what app is opened or what content is played, even though it did ponder doing so at one point. It’s unclear at this time if the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy...

T-Mobile starts rolling out June 2020 security patch to Galaxy S10 series

The unlocked variants of the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and the Galaxy S10+ started receiving the June 2020 security patch last month. Now, T-Mobile has started rolling out the June 2020 security patch to the devices on its network, one week after the Galaxy S10 series started getting the July 2020 security patch. T-Mobile started rolling out the update to the Galaxy S10 devices last weekend. The latest updates for the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and...

Samsung could launch new affordable tablet with Snapdragon 662

It has been a few months since Samsung launched a new affordable tablet in the Galaxy Tab A series. However, a possible sighting of a new tablet from Samsung is being reported. The device with model number SM-T5050 has been found in Geekbench’s database, and it appears to use a Snapdragon processor. Going by the model number, it could end up being launched as the Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2020), but only...

Galaxy Note 20 could be launched in South Korea with Snapdragon 865+

Samsung usually launches Snapdragon versions of its smartphones in China and the US, while other markets have to make do with the Exynos versions. However, something strange happened earlier this year — the Snapdragon 865 version of the Galaxy S20 series was launched in South Korea, humiliating the Exynos team. Later, reports about the Exynos 992-equipped Galaxy Note 20 started circulating, claiming that Samsung could go back to the Exynos chipset...

Samsung claims 6G could arrive in 2028 ahead of uncertain earnings

Holograms, lonely people, augmented reality, and Samsung trying to replace its customers with robots. Oh, and 6G by 2028; that would be the gist of a newly released white paper from Samsung Research talking about “The Next Hyper-Connected Experience for All“. Which is a fair title given the report’s overall content but hardly sets up a convicing claim that the sixth generation of mobile networks won’t be on the drawing board for well over a decade...

Will you buy the Galaxy Note 20 if it sports the Exynos 990 processor?

The closer we get to the official launch of the Galaxy Note 20 series, the less likely does it seem Samsung will manage to address all major complaints consumers voiced over its previous flagship, the Galaxy S20 family. In case you haven’t heard the latest, we’re now getting conflicting information on whether the company will even attempt to fix the Exynos 990, one of the most disappointing chips it ever delivered, especially as part of a $1,000...

[Poll Results!] Do you care more about security updates or Android OS updates?

Android OS updates are understandably great. They bring new features and improvements. However, Samsung devices only get two major OS updates, and as we’ve recently discussed, Samsung fans should be more excited about One UI updates over Android OS. Samsung devices do get security updates for at least three years after launch. This means that users remain protected against vulnerabilities for far longer. Many would prefer that over new functionality...

Exclusive: 11-inch Galaxy Tab S7 will miss out on this fancy feature

For the first time in many years, Samsung is launching a new flagship tablet with different display sizes. The Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+, expected to launch next month alongside the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Z Fold 2, will feature 11-inch and 12.4-inch displays respectively. Samsung is clearly aiming for the market dominated by the iPad Pro with its upcoming tablet lineup, and as we have seen...

Apple paying almost $1 billion penalty to Samsung because of the iPhone

Samsung’s hold over the mobile OLED market allows it to demand top dollar from its customers. It can also contractually obligate customers to purchase a certain quantity of panels. If they don’t meet the minimum order quantity, they have to pay Samsung a penalty. Apple sources the majority of its OLED panels for the iPhone from Samsung Display. It’s required to meet the minimum order quantity or else pay a penalty. According to reports, Apple is...

Galaxy J8 Android 10 update rollout now underway

The Galaxy J8, one of the last handsets released in Samsung’s now-defunct Galaxy J series, is getting treated to the Android 10 and One UI 2.0 update. This is the second and final major update for the device and is currently rolling out in Russia, with more markets likely to follow in the coming days. The J8’s Android 10 update comes with firmware version J810FPUU4CTG3 and is bundled with the latest security patch. That’s in addition to a slew...

Samsung could allow more employees to work from home

Samsung Electronics is reportedly considering expanding its remote working program to more employees going forward due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. According to a new report, the company recently surveyed its consumer electronics business division workers on work-from-home solutions. Earlier, the South Korean tech giant only allowed those employees to work from home who showed symptoms of the virus or those who were suspected to have come in...