Samsung Galaxy A30 security update status has been downgraded

Samsung sends out security updates for a lot of devices. While most recent models receive an update monthly, some only receive an update every quarter. There are also a few devices that only get security updates twice a year. The company has its own criteria for placing devices on the monthly, quarterly and biannual cycle. It makes changes to these lists periodically. The latest change has seen the Galaxy A30’s security update status being downgraded. Your...

With its leader in jail, Samsung finds itself in a state of crisis

Running a massive conglomerate isn’t easy and definitely not something that can be done from jail. Samsung vice chairman and de-facto leader Lee Jae-yong has been imprisoned since January. He won’t seek an appeal of the ruling, meaning that he intends to serve out his entire two-and-a-half-year sentence. Lee’s approval is necessary for major business decisions. In his absence, the company finds itself in a state of crisis. Decisions related to new...

Samsung and LG are entering into a historic partnership for OLED panels

LG may be mourning the loss of its smartphone division but it also has a reason to celebrate. According to reports out of South Korea, Samsung and LG have inked a historic deal for the supply of OLED panels. This will be the first time that Samsung sources OLED displays from LG Display, the local rival for its own display-making affiliate, Samsung Display. Samsung has been looking at other sources to procure displays other than its own sister company....

Your Galaxy S21 series phone isn’t worth a whole lot for trade-in anymore

Many retailers and online resellers run trade-in programs. They offer a certain value for your current device which you can put towards the cost of your new phone. So switching phones becomes as easy as handing in your old device and getting a new one in exchange. Keeping an eye on the trade-in values can give you an idea of what your current device might fetch at trade-in. You’d be interested in...

Galaxy Tab S5e now receiving Android 11 update

The Galaxy Tab S5e has started making the leap to One UI 3.1 as of this week, nearly two years to the day since Samsung launched this versatile mid-range tablet. Identified by release version T72XXXU2DUD1, this OTA download has already been spotted in Russia and the United Kingdom within the last 24 hours. More countries seem bound to follow throughout the remainder of the week. On a slightly less positive note, this firmware comes with a month-old...

Galaxy M42 nears release as Samsung wins final approval

The Galaxy M42 seems to be nearing its commercial debut, with Samsung just obtaining what’s likely the final regulatory approval for the mid-ranger’s release. Namely, a device bearing model number SM-M426B/DS has been greenlit by the NFC Forum Certification Program earlier this week, with previous reports suggesting we’re looking at a rebranded version of the Galaxy A42 5G. That 5G part is a pretty big deal, however, given how the Galaxy M42...

T-Mobile is handing out the Galaxy A32 5G for free, here’s how to get yours

Samsung announced yesterday that it’s bringing its cheapest 5G phones yet to the United States. The new lineup includes the Galaxy A32 5G. This is the company’s first sub-$300 5G smartphone that’s available in the US. In pursuit of its goal of becoming the leading 5G network in the country, T-Mobile has launched a new promotion. It’s giving away the Galaxy A32 5G for free after customers trade-in an old phone. Who wants a new 5G phone for free? The...

Galaxy SmartTag+ arrives to let you find your lost items in AR

Ever wondered how nice it would be if your lost items would emit visible signals so that you could find them instantly? That’s what Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag+ makes possible. The company’s new tracker lets you use augmented reality technology to find lost items. The SmartTag+ is a more advanced version of the SmartTag tracker that Samsung released recently. Much like its sibling, the SmartTag+ can...

Complete Galaxy A82 specs leak along with launch, pre-order dates

Samsung’s highest-end Galaxy A series smartphone for 2021, the Galaxy A82, could soon go official. The company could rebrand it as the Galaxy Quantum 2 for the South Korean carrier SK Telecom’s network. Earlier today, the phone’s box and design were leaked. Now, complete specs of the upcoming device have leaked. According to a tweet from @FrontTron, the Galaxy Quantum 2 (A82) features a 6.7-inch Super...

Samsung could partner with this famous camera brand for its future smartphones

Samsung currently has an upper hand over Chinese brands in terms of smartphone camera quality, and the Galaxy S21 Ultra is arguably the best smartphone camera in the world right now. However, the likes of OnePlus, OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi are improving their camera game by using larger sensors. Some are even partnering with big-name professional camera brands. If a new rumor is to be believed, Samsung...

New Galaxy S20 FE variant’s design leaks, wireless charging confirmed

A new variant of the Galaxy S20 FE appeared last month, and then we revealed that it features the Snapdragon 865 series processor and LTE connectivity. A couple of days ago, it was reported that the new Galaxy S20 FE will likely replace the old variant featuring the Exynos 990 processor. Now, we have the first look at the upcoming phone’s design. The Galaxy S20 FE’s new variant with model number...