Are you experiencing these audio issues with your Galaxy S21 Ultra?

Save for a couple of shortcomings that may have left a number of Galaxy fans scratching their heads, Samsung’s new Galaxy S21 Ultra flagship is near perfect. Some customers, however, may have been out of luck upon receiving their Galaxy S21 Ultra in the mail, because a number of users have been complaining on the official Community forums about poor sound quality coming from the phone’s upper loudspeaker / earpiece. The issue seemingly manifests...

Samsung to release QD-LED TVs next year as LCD production continues

Samsung Electronics and Samsung Display may have been at odds last year regarding the practical uses and benefits of QD-LED for the smart TV segment, but the two companies have now reportedly come to an agreement that will benefit both parties. According to a new report from the local media, Samsung Display will continue manufacturing LCD panels for Samsung Electronics beyond the previously-established deadline, while the consumer arm will make...

Move aside AirDrop, Samsung is bringing Quick Share to Windows 10

Galaxy fans and Windows 10 users who are always looking for ways to better-integrate their phones with their PCs are in for a big surprise, as Samsung and Microsoft are apparently getting ready to launch Quick Share for Windows 10. Quick Share for mobile was released about a year ago when it debuted with the Galaxy S20 flagship series. It’s an excellent feature that mimics Apple’s AirDrop, and it...

Galaxy S21 series gets another update, here’s what’s new

The Galaxy S21 lineup has received a couple of software updates since it was announced, and Samsung is now rolling out another new firmware for its latest flagships. This one sports software version G99xBXXU1AUB6 and is being pushed over the air in a number of countries, including the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, in the European continent. More markets are likely to join the party soon. The new update...

Samsung’s U.S. smartphone sales are recovering ahead of schedule

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still quite palpable in every corner of the planet, including the world’s most valuable smartphone market – the United States. According to some newly revealed industry data, stateside smartphone sales in the final quarter of 2020 declined 6% compared to the previous year. But at the same time, Samsung’s numbers increased five percentage points. Had the company not released the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, it likely...

Exclusive: Samsung SM-G990B incoming, could be the Galaxy S21 Fan Edition

Last year’s Galaxy S20 FE was a surprise hit. Well, not really a surprise: The success of the Galaxy S20 FE came from a combination of excellent specs and an attractive price tag no one expected from Samsung, at least not in the high-end segment. And what do you do when you have a phone that did incredibly well? You make a sequel, of course, and we’re hearing that the Galaxy S21 FE may already be in the works. Our sources tell us there’s a Galaxy...

Samsung has pulled Galaxy S20 FE’s One UI 3.1 update

Samsung had started rolling out the One UI 3.1 update to the Galaxy S20 FE a few days ago. However, the company seems to have pulled the update, and it is no longer available to download. The Galaxy S20 FE was launched last year with Android 10, but it received the Android 11 update with One UI 3.0 two months ago. The latest update for the Galaxy S20 FE is no longer available through OTA or Smart Switch. It is still unclear as to why Samsung pulled...

Samsung goes to insane lengths to stop China from stealing its secrets

Corporate espionage is a real threat to successful businesses like Samsung. They have to make sure that their trade secrets remain protected from their competitors who would like nothing more than to bring them down. These secrets are what provide these companies with their competitive edge. If they fall into the wrong hands, the company may quickly find itself in a battle for its survival. The larger a company, the more employees it has, and they’re...