Here’s the pricing for Samsung’s new A-series, Q-series soundbars

Samsung had unveiled its new soundbar lineup for 2021 in January alongside its Neo QLED TVs. However, the company had not revealed the pricing and availability of the new soundbars. Now, Samsung has revealed the prices of most of its new soundbars, and they start at just $200 in the US. The HW-Q800A and the HW-Q700A are priced at $900 and $700, respectively, and are available for pre-orders. Both are 3.1.2-channel soundbars with eight speakers, Dolby...

Apple rumored to use Samsung’s 120Hz LTPO OLED panel in iPhone 13

While Samsung started using high-refresh-rate displays in its smartphones last year, Apple is yet to implement the technology in its iPhones. The company was rumored to use a 120Hz refresh rate display in the iPhone 12 series, but it never materialized due to battery life concerns. It is now being reported that the Cupertino-based brand has decided to use Samsung’s LTPO OLED panels in the iPhone 13 series. According to a report from The Elec, Apple...

New Galaxy Fit 2 firmware update brings additional watch faces

It’s been quite some time since we last spoke of a firmware update for the Galaxy Fit 2 but Samsung has now reminded us that the wearable still exists and it keeps getting better. News has now arrived from South Korea (via @Kuma_Seepy) about Samsung rolling out a new firmware update for the Galaxy Fit 2. Along with the usual system and security improvements mentioned in the somewhat generic changelog,...

Samsung has only become more independent following Japan’s trade ban

The Japanese government’s trade ban on key materials for semiconductor manufacturing seems to have had the unintended opposite effect on local suppliers. The Japanese media now reports that the trade ban has affected local suppliers who continue to suffer massive losses. Meanwhile, the trade ban has helped South Korean suppliers grow their businesses and become competitive to the point where they can now supply the nation’s leading semiconductor...

Samsung secures NTT DOCOMO as its latest 5G network equipment client

Samsung Electronics has secured another key 5G client in Japan. As a result, the company will be responsible for providing 5G network solutions to NTT DOCOMO, the latter of which offers wireless network services to roughly 82 million users across Japan. Samsung will empower NTT DOCOMO’s infrastructure with innovative 5G technologies and solutions compliant with O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network). NTT DOCOMO General Manager of RAN Development Department Sadayuki...

Android 11, the last major update for the Galaxy A40 is out now in Europe

We have great news for Galaxy A40 owners who have been anticipating the launch of One UI 3, as Samsung is now rolling out the Android 11-based firmware update for the Galaxy A40 in Europe. More specifically, the firmware began rolling out for the Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN) at Vodafone Germany over the weekend, and it brings the March 2021 security patch along. The highlight of the update is, of course, One UI 3 and the new visual / UI changes it introduces,...

Samsung’s latest secret project is a double-folding phone due this year

Samsung has gone all-in on foldable smartphones. No other smartphone manufacturer has been able to match its pace of innovation yet. The company is in no mood to slow down. A new report reveals that Samsung plans to aggressively increase production of its foldable smartphones. It also mentions that Samsung’s latest secret project is an entirely new double-folding phone that may be launched as early as by the end of this year. The company is already...

New Galaxy M phones to have Chinese OLEDs instead of Samsung

Samsung Display is the primary supplier of OLED screens for Samsung’s mobile devices. The Korean conglomerate relies heavily on vertical integration. It sources a wide variety of components that go inside its mobile devices from sister companies. With intensifying competition in the entry-level smartphone segment, Samsung is looking at every possible way to reduce prices in order to increase competitiveness. It’s now reportedly going to use Chinese...

Galaxy A80 will turn two as an Android 11 smartphone, update out now

A new software update carrying Android 11-based One UI 3.1 is confirmed to be on its way to the Galaxy A80 series. The rollout already began reaching select models in Europe, having been spotted in France. This latest firmware upgrade for the 2019 mid-ranger is arriving under version number A805FXXU5DUC7 and also comes bundled with the March 2021 security update, as was to be expected. The new update has yet to expand to more countries but will...

Galaxy S21 still selling like crazy in the U.S., tripling S20 numbers

The Galaxy S21 series isn’t showing much signs of slowing down in Samsung’s key markets. According to the latest industry insights, the flagship family tripled the first-month sales of the Galaxy S20 range in the United States – still the world’s largest smartphone market. Granted, a direct comparison to the 2020 devices might not be as clear-cut as it so readily appears. Largely thanks to Samsung’s...

Samsung’s stunning new laptops leaked, check them out!

We had reported earlier this year that Samsung will launch two new laptops, the Galaxy Book Pro and the Galaxy Book Pro 360. We had also exclusively leaked some of the features of the two upcoming laptops, including their OLED screens. Now, the first images of the two laptops have been leaked, showcasing their design. Reliable leakster Evan Blass (a.k.a @evleaks) has published press renders of the...

Samsung launches a dozen high-res monitors with HDR10

Samsung has unveiled its 2021 monitor lineup, and it consists of a dozen high-resolution models that have extremely thin bezels. The new monitors also have the capability to display over a billion colors and are compatible with HDR10. They come in a variety of screen sizes, starting from 24 inches and going as high as 32 inches. The South Korean firm says that its new monitors are perfect for work-from-home...

Galaxy Buds Pro’s Ambient Sound feature can help people with hearing loss

The Galaxy Buds Pro are Samsung’s best truly wireless earphones ever. They offer excellent sound quality and many convenient features such as ANC (Active Noise Cancellation), wear detection, Voice Detect, and Ambient Sound. The Ambient Sound feature has been found effective for people with mild or moderate hearing loss. A new study conducted by Samsung Medical Center indicates that the Galaxy...