Samsung shuts down its research lab after case of COVID-19 infection

Samsung said earlier today that it had to temporarily shut down one of its research centers due to a case of COVID-19 infection. The company has ordered all the employees who work at the research center to work from home until the end of this week to contain the virus’s spread. Even the company’s rival firm LG reported a positive case of coronavirus at its research center in Seoul. A case of COVID-19 infection was found in its research center in...

This infographic explains everything you can do with Samsung’s Smart Monitor

Samsung unveiled its first Smart Monitor two days ago. What is smart about it, and how is it different from other monitors from its lineup? Well, apart from acting as a monitor for your laptop or PC, it can also run Tizen-based smart TV apps, mirror your smartphone’s or computer’s screen wirelessly, let you create documents without a PC, and features an AI voice assistant. The new monitor comes in...

Spigen outs first single-piece Galaxy Z Fold 2 case with hinge protection

Case manufacturer Spigen has released the world’s first protective case for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 that’s built from a single piece and covers the hinge. This is true at least as far as third-party cases go given that Samsung already offers a single-piece Leather Flip Cover case that covers the hinge, however, Spigen’s so-called Slim Armor Pro offers a much higher level of protection against drops. The...

You can save hundreds of dollars on Samsung flagships with new deals

The end of the year is drawing near and so are the countless deals and discounts that you can expect from major brands and retailers. It’s one of the best times of the year to be making a new investment in tech products, and if you’ve been looking for an opportunity to buy one of the new Galaxy Note 20 flagship models at a discount then Microsoft’s got you covered. Microsoft is now selling the base...

Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 series receive surprise firmware update

Samsung officially dropped support for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 series more than two years ago. The two lineups have enjoyed a couple of Android OS updates and numerous security patches throughout their lifetime, but surprisingly enough, their legacy is not entirely over. In a totally unexpected move, Samsung is now rolling out a new firmware update for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy...

Latest update adds Galaxy A50s to the growing list of One UI 2.5 phones

Only four weeks have passed since Samsung brought One UI 2.5 to the Galaxy A51 and the company has now turned its attention to one of its older smartphone models that were cut from the same cloth, namely the Galaxy A50s. Samsung has just released the One UI 2.5 update carrying firmware version A507FNXXU5CTK3 for the Galaxy A50s in Vietnam. One UI 2.5 is Samsung’s latest One UI version, or at least it’s the latest version that’s publicly available....

Samsung is absolutely killing it with Android updates now

Samsung hasn’t always been the best at sending out Android updates for its devices. Those of us who have been using its mobile devices for a while now remember just how frustrating the wait would get. We’d see devices from other manufacturers being updated while our Galaxy phones and tablets kept running outdated software. Those who owned unlocked units in the United States were particularly irritated by this. Mobile carriers in the United States...

One UI 3.0 beta delayed for Galaxy S10 and more over high battery drain

Samsung suspended the One UI 3.0 open beta program for more than half a dozen of its 2019 and 2020 Galaxy flagships due to some rather alarming technical issues that came to light. More specifically, it would appear the current experimental builds of the company’s first mobile operating system based on Android 11 have a tendency to absolutely wreck the battery life of any poor device caught running them. To be more specific, the issue was first reported...

Exynos 1080 vs Exynos 980 vs Exynos 990: Just how good is the 1080?

The Exynos 1080 was announced last week, and it is Samsung’s first 5nm mobile chipset. Usually, the South Korean tech giant debuts its latest fabrication process with its flagship processor, but this time the company decided to debut the 5nm process with its mid-range chipset. And this step alone could mean a drastic change in Samsung’s strategy. The Exynos 1080 could very well mark Samsung’s return to competitiveness in the mobile chipset game. The...

Samsung has a $116 billion plan to not let TSMC get away

Samsung is already one of the largest chip makers in the world but that’s mostly due to its sheer dominance in the memory market. The company also operates a foundry business, in that it manufactures chips for companies like NVIDIA and Qualcomm that don’t have their own production lines. Over the past few years, the company has made a significant investment in catching up to TSMC. The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is the largest contract...

Galaxy S20 FE display issues are almost as horrible as the Galaxy Note 7

It’s been a long time since Samsung last tackled the budget flagship market with a device built specifically for the task, and this is the reason why the company took the mobile world by surprise with the release of the Galaxy S20 FE. At first glance the Galaxy S20 FE is a recipe for success. It’s a budget phone done by the book, at least on paper, and it’s especially threatening to similarly-priced rivals. But the harsh reality is that the Galaxy...