Samsung smart TVs to get TikTok app in the US later this year

The TikTok app was launched for Samsung’s smart TVs in Europe and the UK last year. During its Unbox & Discover virtual event yesterday, the South Korean tech giant announced that the short-form video-sharing app would be available on its smart TVs in the US later this year. Samsung said that most of its 2021 smart TVs in the US will get the TikTok app later this year as a part of its global partnership with the social media company. Users won’t...

Galaxy A32 with 90Hz Super AMOLED display launched in India

After unveiling it last week, Samsung has finally launched the Galaxy A32 in India. The Galaxy A32 officially became Samsung’s first mid-range smartphone with a high-refresh-rate display. The phone is now available for purchase via Samsung India’s website, and it is available in just one variant. The Galaxy A32 is priced at INR 21,999 (around $300) in India. The phone is available in four colors—Awesome Black, Awesome Blue, Awesome Violet, and Awesome...

Why I’m skeptical about high refresh rate screens on mid-range Galaxy phones

So, in a surprise move, Samsung has decided to equip a handful of its mid-range phones — and even a budget one — with high refresh rate displays. This is the first time Samsung is bringing high refresh rate displays to phones that aren’t flagships, and while all but one of those devices feature a more humble 90Hz display instead of a 120Hz panel, it’s great to see that the company is moving beyond 60Hz screens so quickly. However, we have yet to...

One UI 3.1 update lands on Galaxy Tab S6 two months ahead of schedule

We weren’t expecting Samsung to release the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 firmware update for the Galaxy Tab S6 series earlier than May, but that’s exactly what appears to be happening in Europe, or at the very least in Germany. Samsung has begun the One UI 3.1 firmware update rollout for the Galaxy Tab S6 series, though for the time being it might be limited to the Galaxy Tab S6 LTE (SM-T865). The update weighs about 2.2GB, it includes the March 2021...

The Galaxy A32 is the best and worst alternative to the Galaxy A31

The Galaxy A32 is an unusual smartphone on account of the fact that the LTE and 5G variants are very different. Galaxy A31 owners who might want to upgrade to the latest model will have to be very careful when choosing between the two, so today we’ll pit the Galaxy A31 against the Galaxy A32 LTE and 5G variants to highlight their differences. Galaxy A31 vs Galaxy A32 LTE: Significant upgrade with...

Samsung confirms montly security updates for Galaxy A52 5G, Xcover 5

Samsung has accidentally added a couple of unannounced smartphones to its list of devices that are scheduled to receive monthly security updates. The Galaxy A52 5G and the Galaxy Xcover 5 are all but officially launched now that they’ve been added to the security update list, but perhaps more important is the fact that the Galaxy A52 5G was included in the monthly release schedule. The Galaxy A51...

Samsung’s 2021 TV lineup is official and brings microLED to the masses

Samsung’s TV-centric unveiling event Unbox & Discover took place today in a virtual environment where the company has detailed its 2021 TV lineup, a new Q Series soundbar, and the new Smart Trainer feature for the Samsung Health platform. Samsung’s smart TV portfolio for 2021 includes the new series of Neo QLED TVs, as well as new microLED TV options for customers who are looking for a cinematic,...

New Galaxy A50s update brings Single Take, other new camera features

Samsung is bringing a handful of additional features to the Galaxy A50s with a new firmware update. The device was updated to One UI 2.5 last November but the experience is only getting better, especially for mobile photographers. Included with the latest firmware update are features such as Single Take and Night Hyperlapse, and Galaxy A50s owners will also have access to My Filters for the first...

Samsung could launch three Exynos processors this year

Samsung has seriously upped its mobile processor game over the past few months. The company has already launched the Exynos 1080 and the Exynos 2100, and they both turned out to be pretty good smartphone chipsets. Now, it is being rumored that the company is working on three new Exynos processors. According to IceUniverse (@UniverseIce), Samsung will launch three new Exynos chipsets this year: Exynos 8xx, Exynos 12xx, and Exynos 22xx. The model numbers...

You can now buy the Galaxy Chromebook 2 in the US

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Chromebook 2 earlier this year during CES 2021. The company’s latest Chrome OS-based laptop went on pre-orders last month in the US, and now, it is available for purchase from Best Buy and Samsung. Compared to last year’s model, the $1,000 Galaxy Chromebook with a 4K AMOLED display, the new laptop is quite affordable. The Galaxy Chromebook 2’s pricing starts at $549.99...

Galaxy A32’s Indian pricing leaks ahead of launch

After unveiling the Galaxy A32 last week, Samsung started teasing the new mid-range smartphone’s India launch. Now, the phone’s Indian pricing has been leaked, leaving nothing to be excited about for Samsung’s upcoming launch event. According to reliable leakster Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24), the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant of the Galaxy A32 will be launched in India with a price tag of INR 21,999. If Samsung launches the 64GB variant...

Samsung monthly updates: March 2021 patch focuses on Exynos 990

Samsung today published the full security bulletin detailing the March 2021 update for its Android devices. The changelog revealed the Exynos 990 was a large focus of the company’s software support efforts this past month. More specifically, the security patch level dated March 1st tackles three vulnerabilities exclusive to last year’s chip, internally called the Exynos 9830. There are 16 other fixes from Samsung on board, without accounting for...

Why Samsung should use its new 50MP camera sensor in next-gen flagship phones

Samsung recently unveiled its 50MP ISOCELL GN2 camera sensor for smartphones. It is the successor to the company’s first-generation 50MP camera sensor, the ISOCELL GN1. Apart from being Samsung’s biggest smartphone camera sensor ever, the ISOCELL GN2 brings important improvements in autofocus and HDR performance. The company should prefer the ISOCELL GN2 over any of its 108MP camera sensors in high-end...

Samsung Korea expands Galaxy To Go service to include Galaxy Z Fold 2, Z Flip 5G

Samsung will now let interested consumers rent its foldable smartphones before making the purchase decision. The company has announced that it has expanded its Galaxy To Go service to include the Galaxy Z Flip 5G and the Galaxy Z Fold 2. This service is currently available in South Korea. Interested buyers can rent the Galaxy Z Flip and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 for a few days and try out those phones before...