New update brings eSIM functionality to T-Mobile’s Galaxy Note 20

Samsung had started rolling out the March 2021 security patch to the unlocked variants of the Galaxy Note 20 last month. However, the Galaxy Note 20 and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra on T-Mobile’s network are now receiving the update. Apart from the new security patch, the phones have also received the eSIM functionality with the new software. The latest software update for the Galaxy Note 20 on T-Mobile’s...

Should Samsung stop releasing a new Galaxy S / Note flagship each year?

The Galaxy Note 21 might not see the light of day before the end of the year, and while fans of the series might be disappointed by this turn of events, this could also be an opportunity in disguise. An opportunity for Samsung to increase the perceived value of its flagships and literally change the way smartphone OEMs do business. The smartphone market might be one of the most volatile and excessive tech segments. To be frank, sometimes it feels...

Here’s more stunning Galaxy Book Pro 360 renders

In case you’ve missed this week’s sighting of the Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360, we have some more renders for you to enjoy. They’re said to depict not just those two devices, but also a brand-new Galaxy Book model. Plus, they’re as official-looking as computer-generated imagery gets. That last part shouldn’t come as a surprise, given how the source of this scoop is known industry insider...

New Sony PS5 update adds support for 4K 120Hz HDR to Samsung TVs

Sony has finally released an update for the PlayStation 5 (PS5) console that fixes the compatibility issues with Samsung TVs. The PS5 was supposed to offer support for 4K gaming at 120 frames per second with HDR enabled, but up until now this mode was not possible on Samsung TVs due to a bug related to HDMI 2.1 and Sony’s firmware. Samsung confirmed back in January that it is working together with Sony to address the issue. Sony said it will likely...

Samsung’s on the fence regarding Joe Biden’s chip infrastructure plans

Monday’s White House meeting between US President Joe Biden and the industry’s largest semiconductor companies — including Samsung — has concluded. The details of the summit remain behind closed curtains but the US President’s intentions have become clearer, as he highlighted the importance of having a strong semiconductor infrastructure. ‘These chips, these wafers […] batteries, broadband — it’s all infrastructure. We need to build the infrastructure...

Samsung brings its Neo QLED TVs to India

Samsung had unveiled its Mini-LED-based Neo QLED TVs earlier this year during its CES 2021 event. Now, the company has launched those 4K and 8K Neo QLED TVs in India. The new TVs will be available via Amazon, Flipkart, Samsung’s online store, and all leading consumer electronics stores across India. The company has launched three 8K Neo QLED TVs and seven 4K Neo QLED TVs in India. The pricing...

Samsung becomes CLG’s memory partner and reveals new esports event

Samsung Electronics America is now the Official Computer Memory Hardware Devices Partner for the North American-based esports organization CLG, the two companies revealed earlier today. As part of this agreement, the CLG Performance Center will be upgraded with Samsung NVMe memory solutions including the 980 Pro SSD. In addition, Samsung is now also the official Presenting Partner for the CLG Amateur Competition Platform “Samsung Open Tournament...

Samsung becomes the first company in nine years to win this award

Samsung has been focusing a lot on reducing its environmental footprint over the past decade. Thanks to its efforts, the company has become the first brand in nine years to win the EPA’s (Environmental Protection Agency) prestigious and rare ENERGY STAR Corporate Commitment Award. The South Korean firm has been working with EPA for a long time and has taken a multi-faceted approach to address...

SamMobile Weekly Giveaway: Two lucky winners can bag a Galaxy Fit 2!

We’re back with the latest SamMobile Weekly Giveaway. The Samsung product on offer this week is small only in size, not in substance. It will help you lead a more active and healthier life, perfect if you’ve been a couch potato all through lockdown. The Galaxy Fit 2 can last for up to 15 days on a single charge. It has advanced tracking features, automatic detection for five different activities, sleep tracking, and more. We’re giving away two of...

[Result] SamMobile Weekly Giveaway: Power up with a free Wireless Charger Duo!

Wireless charging is a great feature that provides a lot of conveniences. Do you know what’s better than wirelessly charging one device? Charging two at the same time! That’s what Samsung’s Wireless Charger Duo lets you do. Enter our latest SamMobile Weekly Giveaway for a chance to win the Wireless Charger Duo from Samsung. It’s a great accessory that supports up to 12W fast charging. The winner of our latest giveaway will be announced on April 14,...

Rivian’s electric vehicles will use Samsung’s batteries

Samsung SDI is among the world’s biggest battery makers, and it supplies batteries for smartphones, laptops, wearables, and even electric vehicles. Now, the company has announced that it will supply batteries for Rivian’s electric pickup trucks. The company’s pickup trucks will be launched later this year. Rivian and Samsung SDI have jointly announced that the companies have been working together for quite some time. The deliveries of Rivian’s R1T,...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 2 firmware development is now underway

The Galaxy Z Flip 2 is going to be one of the two foldable smartphones that Samsung launches this year. The company hasn’t confirmed as yet when it’s going to arrive. Its predecessor was launched alongside the Galaxy S20 last year but Samsung decided against launching it early this year. There haven’t been many leaks concerning the device just yet. We do know what model number it will have and have an idea of the display changes that might be made....

Samsung takes home 71 iF Design awards for its foldables, TVs, and more

Samsung has announced that it has won a whopping 71 awards during this year’s International Forum Design Award event. The company took home 36 design awards for its products, 11 awards for communication design, 10 awards for professional concepts, 9 awards for UI and UX design, and 5 awards for packaging design. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 and the Galaxy Z Flip won awards for their groundbreaking designs,...

Galaxy A60 is latest Samsung smartphone to get Android 11 update

Samsung has been pretty impressive over the past year in terms of software updates. The company has already released the Android 11 update to almost all its recent mid-range and high-end smartphones. Now, Samsung has started rolling out the latest version of Android to the Galaxy A60. The Galaxy A60 (SM-A6060), which was launched in China in early 2019 with Android 9, has now started receiving the Android 11 update. The new software update bumps...

April 2021 Android security update reaches Galaxy Note 8

Samsung’s implementation of the April 2021 Android security update has just reached the Galaxy Note 8. The patch is already live across Latin America and is expected to keep expanding to more territories momentarily. The Galaxy Note 8 thus joined the dozen or so Samsung devices that already made the jump to the latest firmware. The newly introduced patch is identified by PDA version number N950FXXSEDUC2. No other changes or additions are part...