Galaxy Z Fold 2 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold: Have the clone wars begun?

A new foldable phone has been officially announced in China — not by Samsung but by one of its rivals — and it looks as if it was heavily inspired by the Galaxy Z Fold 2. It’s called the Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold, and much like the Huawei Mate X2, it follows the design standard that was established by Samsung’s foldable series roughly two years ago. The Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold has a book-like design with a foldable...

The Galaxy A51 gets another discount as US customers wait for its sequel

The Galaxy A52 might be the most exciting mid-range phone of the year but it is not yet available for purchase everywhere. It’s missing from store shelves in the USA, but the next-best thing — the Galaxy A51 — is now available at a discount of 13%. Amazon is selling the factory unlocked Galaxy A51 with 128GB of storage in the USA for $349, down $50 from the usual $399 price. The offer is only available for the Galaxy A51 in black and it doesn’t apply...

The Galaxy Tab S7 series reaches a new low price with the latest discounts

Samsung continues leading the Android tablet market by a huge margin. If you’re in the market for a high-end solution, there’s no better option than the Galaxy Tab S7 or the Galaxy Tab S7+, so it’s a good thing that both tablets are now available at their lowest price yet. Amazon is now selling the Galaxy Tab S7 and the Galaxy Tab S7+ at a discount of up to 25% depending on variant. The Wi-Fi-only...

Samsung SDI was the third-largest smartphone battery maker in 2020

Samsung SDI was among the top 3 smartphone battery manufacturers in 2020. Global revenue from all manufacturers combined reached a total of $7.5 billion last year, and Samsung was able to capture 15% of the market. The segment was led by Amperex Technology (ATL) with a market share of 42%. LG Chem was the second-largest smartphone battery manufacturer with a 26% share, and the remaining 17% market...

First Samsung Quantum Dot TV prototype coming this spring

The first-ever Quantum Dot TV prototype from Samsung Display will be delivered to Samsung Electronics in late spring, according to a new report from the Far East. Dubbed QD-OLED, the technology has yet to be implemented into a consumer-level device. That state of affairs does not necessarily stem from any technical limitations, either. Instead, Samsung Electronics and Samsung Display have reportedly been at odds regarding the future of television...

Samsung vows to make Exynos processors based on ARM’s new architecture

Samsung makes Exynos processors based on ARM’s microarchitecture. The latest Exynos chipsets such as the Exynos 1080 and the Exynos 2100 use the ARMv8.2-A design. Yesterday, ARM unveiled its brand new ARMv9 architecture, and Samsung announced that it will release Exynos chips based on ARM’s new design in the future. ARM’s brand new architecture comes almost a decade after the launch of ARMv8...

The Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G product ecosystem gets a 30% discount

Samsung has launched an exciting new deal in the USA involving the entire Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G ecosystem. Prospective buyers now have an opportunity to purchase the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G along with a 45mm Galaxy Watch 3 Bluetooth, a pair of Galaxy Buds Pro, a Wireless Charger Trio, and a Clear Protective case for the flagship phone, all for just $1,400. The latest deal shaves more than $500...

April 2021 Android security update joins the Galaxy Fold

The April 2021 Android security update is being inducted into the Galaxy Fold as of yesterday. Samsung’s latest patch for its seminal flexible-display device was first sighted in France, identified by version number F900FXXU4EUCF. Based on the said package name, some additional performance improvements, bug fixes, or both are part of the latest OTA download, as well. Samsung has yet to share a detailed changelog accompanying this release, but...

Samsung starts rolling out One UI 3.1 update to Galaxy M21

Samsung has been nothing short of awesome over the past few months in terms of software updates. The company has already rolled out the Android 11 update to dozens of smartphones and tablets. Now, it is releasing the One UI 3.1 update to various Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy M21. The One UI 3.1 (Core) update is now rolling out to the Galaxy M21 in India. The latest software update, which has...

SamMobile Weekly Giveaway: Get a free Galaxy Tab A7 (2020)!

We’re switching things up in our latest SamMobile Weekly Giveaway. Enter now for a chance t win a free Galaxy Tab A7 (2020). The Wi-Fi variant of this capable tablet, to be precise. The Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) was launched primarily as an affordable media consumption tablet. As we mentioned in our review of the device, it’s perfect for watching videos, casual gaming and browsing. As always, our giveaway is open for everyone. Simply use the widget pasted...

[Result] SamMobile Weekly Giveaway: Win the brand new Galaxy A52!

We’re back with the SamMobile Weekly Giveaway. The Samsung product on offer this week is a pretty special device. We’re giving away the brand new Galaxy A52 which is without a doubt one of the best mid-rangers yet from Samsung. It’s packed to the brim with new technology. The Galaxy A52 features a 90Hz refresh rate display, a powerful new processor, improved cameras and comes with the guarantee of three major Android OS upgrades. Check out our Galaxy...

April 2021 security update rollout reaches Galaxy Tab S6

The April 2021 security update started rolling out to Samsung devices over the last 24 hours, with the Galaxy Tab S6 being the latest to join the fold. The newest over-the-air package targeting the 2019 slate has been designated as the release version T865XXU4CUC1. Its staged deployment began yesterday in Germany and more countries are expected to follow shortly. While only the SIM-enabled version of the Galaxy Tab S6 (SM-T865) has started making...

Samsung TV Plus is now available in India

Samsung’s free video streaming service, Samsung TV Plus, is now available in India. Samsung TV Plus offers access to ad-supported video content, including documentaries, movies, music videos, news, sports, TV shows, and more. The company said that it launched Samsung TV Plus in India following a change in consumer behavior since the COVID-19 pandemic. Samsung TV Plus will be available in India on all smart TVs from the company released since...

April 2021 security patch is now rolling out to Galaxy S10 series

Samsung started rolling out the April 2021 security patch to the Galaxy S21 series just two days ago. Now, the latest security patch from the company has reached the Galaxy S10 series, at least in a few markets. That’s quite impressive from Samsung in terms of software updates for older smartphones, especially considering that April 2021 isn’t even here yet. A new software update, which bears firmware...

Galaxy S20 FE 5G with Snapdragon 865 processor launched in India

Almost six months after launching the Galaxy S20 FE (4G) in India, Samsung has finally launched its 5G variant in the country. The Galaxy S20 FE 5G with the Snapdragon 865 processor is now available in India, which is a slap in the face of anyone who spent money to buy the Galaxy S20 FE in India last year, given its poor Exynos 990 processor. The Galaxy S20 FE 5G is priced at INR 47,999 (around $650)...

Yes, Galaxy S20 FE 4G with Snapdragon 865 processor is coming soon

As if Samsung’s smartphone lineup is not confusing enough, the company is making another variant of the Galaxy S20 FE. This new variant first appeared earlier this month with model number SM-G780G. A few days later, we confirmed that it is an LTE variant of the Galaxy S20 FE with the Snapdragon 865 processor. The Galaxy S20 FE 4G (SM-G780G) has now appeared in Geekbench’s database. The new listing...

Samsung could entirely ditch Tizen in favor of Wear OS for Galaxy Watch 4

Samsung’s Tizen is the second-best operating system for smartwatches right now. However, the South Korean firm appears to be planning to ditch Tizen in favor of Google’s Wear OS, at least according to the latest rumors. The rumors first appeared back in 2018 when the company replaced Gear branding with Galaxy for its smartwatches. Now, another report seems to confirm Samsung’s shift from Tizen to Wear OS for its next-generation smartwatches. An...

Another update has landed on the Galaxy S20 FE to improve security

Samsung’s April 2021 security patch rollout continues and the Galaxy S20 FE is one of the latest devices to join the recent firmware update party alongside the Galaxy A52, the Galaxy S21, and a couple of other Galaxy phones. The Galaxy S20 FE is now receiving the April 2021 security patch through a new firmware update that’s rolling out in countless countries across Europe. There are too many to count here, but you can refer to our firmware archive...

The Galaxy A52 is already getting the latest security update

Not a lot of time has passed since the Galaxy A52 was officially introduced to the world as a killer mid-range device with flagship characteristics, and it didn’t take long for Samsung to improve the phone’s security with a fresh firmware update. The April 2021 security patch is now rolling out to the 4G variant of the Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F) in a handful of countries across the European continent. Galaxy A52 owners can identify the update by firmware...

Samsung says the Galaxy S7 isn’t a phone so it shouldn’t be taxed as one

Samsung has apparently tried to reclassify the Galaxy S7 as anything but a telephone for cellular networks in South Africa in an attempt to convince the South Africa Revenue Service (SARS) to lower import tariffs and get a tax refund. The company failed in its endeavor because, well, the Galaxy S7 is a phone after all, despite the fact that it takes advantage of smart features. There is some entertainment value in watching a giant multinational...

For some, today’s the last day of Samsung Cloud-OneDrive migration

Samsung Cloud will soon drop support for Gallery Sync, Samsung Cloud Drive, and Premium Storage. Samsung confirmed last year that Cloud customers have until April 2021 to migrate their data to Microsoft OneDrive, and Samsung has now provided more information as to how it’s going about shutting down its Cloud service. To be clear though, Samsung Cloud isn’t going away entirely. It will only lose sync...

This is how the Galaxy S eco packaging has changed over the years

Samsung’s sustainability efforts in recent years have led to a few key changes to the company’s manufacturing processes as well as the retail packaging of its products. And in recent news, Samsung has released a new infographic that tells the eco-conscious journey of the Galaxy S flagship series — or rather its packaging — over the past half a decade. Samsung became increasingly eco-conscious with...

Samsung has a new credit card service with cashback offers in Russia

Samsung has just announced the release of a new debit and credit card service in Russia in collaboration with Tinkoff and Mastercard. It comes with various benefits, especially for Samsung customers who can take advantage of discounts of 20%-to-45% when purchasing Samsung products including smartphones, laptops, TVs, and home appliances. The 20%-to-45% discounts become available after purchasing products...

Free’s OQEE interface is now available for Samsung smart TVs in France

Samsung Electronics is now collaborating with French Internet service provider Free to bring more than 500 live channels to its range of smart TVs. Free has developed a TV interface / app called OQEE, which was released last summer along with the Freebox Top TV Player. The same app is now available on nearly every Samsung Smart TV, giving Freebox Pop and Freebox Delta subscribers access to their content without requiring additional...

Best Galaxy S21 Ultra cases for Samsung’s best phone yet

The Galaxy S21 Ultra is without a doubt one of the best Samsung phones that we’ve seen from the company so far. It’s packed to the gills with new technology and the company has also refreshed its design. This slab of glass and metal is as precious as the flagships before it. So why not invest in one or more of these best Galaxy S21 Ultra cases? As they say, prevention is better than spending a few...