Samsung says Galaxy Z Fold 2’s foldable display has world’s smallest curvature

The Galaxy Z Fold 2, which was fully detailed earlier this month, comes with a new and improved foldable screen. It is not only larger compared to the screen used on the Galaxy Fold, but also comes with better screen protection. Now, Samsung Display, Samsung’s display manufacturing arm, has announced that its new-generation foldable OLED panel has the world’s smallest curvature. According to Samsung Display, the curvature of its new OLED panel is...

Galaxy Z Fold 2 pre-orders reach record 80,000 units in South Korea

We had reported earlier this week that pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 reached 50,000 units in South Korea. While it might not seem like a substantial number, it is surprising to see that many people wanting to drop $2,000 on a smartphone with a new form factor. Now, it is being reported that the second-generation Galaxy Fold’s pre-order numbers have reached a new record. Samsung announced earlier today that it has received over 80,000 pre-orders...

Samsung fits world’s largest-in-sports LED videoboard at SoFi Stadium

Samsung’s LED display technology is now beating at the heart of the SoFi Stadium, the latter of which has become the world’s first stadium to feature 4K end-to-end video production. Samsung has been recognized as the Official Mobile, TV and Display partner of the 300-acre Hollywood Park located in Los Angeles, USA, and the inclusive SoFi Stadium now features a 70,000 square-foot dual-sided center-hung...

Galaxy Tab S5e and Tab Active Pro receive September security update

Samsung has released a new firmware update featuring the September 2020 security patch for two of its very different tablets: the Galaxy Tab Active Pro and the Galaxy Tab S5e. Specifically, the latest update is available for the LTE variant of the Galaxy Tab Active Pro and the Wi-Fi-only Galaxy Tab S5e. The updates carry firmware versions T545XXU2BTG3 and T720XXS1BTI3, respectively. The Galaxy Tab...

Galaxy Z Fold 2 pre-orders in India outperform the original model 4-to-1

Samsung fans in India have had the option to pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold 2 since yesterday, September 14, and it looks like there are lot more people in India who are willing to adopt Samsung’s second-generation foldable device than they were in 2019. Samsung India has topped record pre-booking figures for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 within the first 24 hours on the market, and the company claims that demand for the second-gen model is four times higher...

Galaxy Watch 3 update promises longer battery life, better tracking

Yet another update to the Galaxy Watch 3 started rolling out to the global variants of Samsung’s latest and greatest wearable earlier this month. Identified by model number R8x5FXXU1BTH4, it would appear Samsung is deploying this over-the-air release in a pretty deliberate manner, so try to remain patient because this may take a while. The initial release wave has so far only been spotted in Vietnam and is ostensibly focused on the LTE-enabled...

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is now available for Galaxy phones and tablets

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can now play more than 150 games directly on their Galaxy smartphones or tablets via Project xCloud. Microsoft’s latest cloud-based gaming service went live today in 22 countries and it’s available for various platforms including mobile. The service is not exclusive to Galaxy mobile devices but Samsung fans who have pre-ordered a device from the Galaxy Note 20 or the Galaxy Tab S7 series have a head start over...

Samsung is selling its glass factory in Gumi as LCD production wanes

Samsung Corning Advanced Glass is closing up shop in Gumi, South Korea, but will maintain operations at its second factory in Asan, according to a recent report by The Elec. The factory located in Gumi is not shutting down per se but instead Samsung Corning Advanced Glass is reportedly selling the facility to an unnamed Chinese company for an undisclosed sum. Samsung Corning Advanced Glass was established in 2012 and over the years, the two factories...

[Poll] What kind of content would you like to see more of on SamMobile?

A corporation as large as Samsung dips its toes into everything it possibly can, and as a Samsung fan site, we cover a wide range of topics related to the company and will continue to do in the future. But, we understand that not every topic is equally interesting or exciting, so we would like put the question to you, our readers: What kind of content would you like to see more of on SamMobile? Your feedback is important to us, so we have...

Newsflash: Galaxy Note series is more than just Galaxy S + S Pen

Even if we assume recent rumors about how Samsung is considering adding S Pen support to the Galaxy S21 series aren’t just correct but prophetic, do not be so quick to write off the Galaxy Note family. Because Samsung surely won’t be. This kind of speculation has been circulating the industry for years by now, and will continue to do so until the day another generation of Galaxy smartphones launches with S Pen support. Then and only then...

Best S Pen drawing apps for your new Galaxy Note 20 and Tab S7

The newly released Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Note 20 series consist of some extremely capable digital drawing devices, especially given how the S Pen is just one aspect of their highly versatile feature set. Of course, in order to utilize a high-end digitizer and a long-lasting Bluetooth stylus, you still need apps, and this is where things can get a bit overwhelming as the Play Store and Galaxy Store...

Codec pioneer DivX sues Samsung for quadruple patent infringement

Established codec developer DivX filed a lawsuit against Samsung that accuses the company of quadruple theft of patented video technologies. LG and Realtek Semiconductor are the defendants in the case as well, with the American company claiming both are guilty of near-identical transgressions. In its address to a Delaware district court, the plaintiff demanded a trial to determine the trio’s guilt, seeking to win damages with interest, among other...

Samsung gains $10 billion in value as Huawei goes on life support

You know what they say: one multinational conglomerate’s curse is another one’s blessing. And boy, is Samsung getting blessed hard this week. Because as of today, Huawei is officially going on life support, i.e. its chip supply chain got chipped away. Meanwhile, as the Korea Stock Exchange wrapped up Tuesday trading moments ago, Samsung gained over $10 billion in value compared to its Friday close. To be more specific, Samsung’s current market cap...

Ouch: Galaxy smartphones drop seven spots in U.S. brand loyalty

Samsung certainly hasn’t been at the top of its smartphone game this year, and the world’s largest flagship market has been paying attention. More specifically, a newly published brand loyalty study suggests the Seoul-based tech giant lost a lot of consumer goodwill in the United States over the course of this year, dropping from third to tenth place in the grand scheme of things. Meanwhile, Apple,...

Here’s a fashion statement: Galaxy Note 20, Z Flip turned into designer clothing

The Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Z Flip took their little turns on the catwalk as part of the latest edition of Samsung EGO, a biannual fashion show that the Korean giant has been supporting as a technology partner since 2013. The newest happening took place last week within the broader Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid (MBFWM), as is tradition. It started by shining a spotlight on this year’s winner...

Samsung to launch Galaxy Watch 3 Titanium in South Korea on Friday

Samsung has announced that it will launch the Galaxy Watch 3 Titanium version in South Korea on September 18. It is the first smartwatch from the company to feature a durable yet lightweight build. Its case is made of titanium, while its strap is made using metal. The regular version of the Galaxy Watch 3 recently went on sale in the country, and it has been an instant hit. The 45mm Bluetooth-only...