Samsung launches Galaxy SmartTag+ in South Korea

Samsung had unveiled two new object trackers—Galaxy SmartTag and Galaxy SmartTag+—alongside the Galaxy S21 series earlier this year. While the entry-level Galaxy SmartTag became available for purchase immediately, the Galaxy SmartTag+ was recently launched in the US. Now, the company has announced that it has launched the Galaxy SmartTag+ in South Korea. The Galaxy SmartTag+ is priced at KRW 39,600...

Quick Share is the best way of sharing files on Galaxy devices, here’s how to use it

Samsung almost always improves upon stock Android features. Be it scrolling screenshots, better screen recorder, UI customizations, a battery camera app, or a more functional image gallery app, the company always comes up with better features compared to Google. Wireless file transfer is another such aspect that was better on Galaxy smartphones and tablets compared to stock Android, thanks to Samsung’s...

Galaxy Book Go bags another approval ahead of its imminent April launch

Just in case you need another confirmation that Samsung is preparing to launch its new line of Galaxy Book laptops, the Wi-Fi Alliance has recently approved two variants of the Galaxy Book Go. Same as when the laptop was approved by the FCC, the two variants carry model numbers NP340XLA and NP345XLA. As expected, the Wi-Fi Alliance describes the product as a ‘Laptop Computer,’ though the final moniker...

Samsung may have decided to not launch the Galaxy Z Flip 2 this year

Samsung was expected to launch the Galaxy Z Flip 2 alongside the Galaxy S21 this year. It would have followed the same timeline as its predecessor. That did not happen. Subsequent reports suggested that the device would come in the second half of 2021. Word on the street is that Samsung has decided not to launch the Galaxy Z Flip 2. That’s not to say it won’t be coming out with a new clamshell foldable, just that it won’t be called the Galaxy Z Flip...

Samsung develops world’s first ultra-small high-capacity MLCC for IT

Samsung Electro-Mechanics has just announced the world’s first ultra-small, high-capacity MLCC (multilayer ceramic capacitor) designed for a wide variety of IT applications. This new MLCC is different from the one that was introduced by the company at the beginning of the year, thought they’re both fit for 5G smartphones and other product categories such as home appliances and electric vehicles. Compared...

The Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds got another, better limited-time discount

The Amazon-owned daily deals website Woot! was selling the Galaxy Buds Pro at a 15% discount about a month ago, and while the same deal is no longer available, a better one just took its place. Woot! is at it again with a more generous price reduction, as the Galaxy Buds Pro can now be purchased at a significant 18% discount or for $164 instead of the full $199 retail price. The latest offer applies to all three color options for the Galaxy...

Samsung unveils LED for EV headlamps, discusses batteries with BMW

Samsung has had an eye on the automotive market for years. Senior researcher and Samsung SDS Senior VP Kim Do-kyun said half a decade ago that Automotive will ultimately be the next big thing in the information technology sector, and in more recent years we’ve witnessed Samsung becoming increasingly involved with the automotive sector. Today, Samsung Electronics has introduced a new LED module...

April 2021 security update reaches Galaxy Z Flip with some delay

The April 2021 Android security update is now rolling out to select variants of the Galaxy Z Flip. Identified by PDA version number F700FXXS4DUD, this release landed a bit later than we expected it to, given how we’re already halfway through April and the Galaxy Z Flip is still one of Samsung’s most recent flagships. But then again, that just goes to show how much Samsung has spoiled us when it comes to receiving regular security patches across...

This is your first look at the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite

Samsung is expected to unveil its Galaxy Book laptops later this month and the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite in June 2021. However, three months ahead of the tentative launch date, the upcoming tablet’s first press render has emerged, showing us its design and a few features. Notable leakster Evan Blass published the first clear and high-resolution image of the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite 5G on Voice. The image shows the tablet’s rumored 12.4-inch LCD display on the...

Your Galaxy Watch 4 is going to have a Chinese battery

Samsung is due to launch new smartwatches this year. The Galaxy Watch 4 is expected to be one of them. Several reports have revealed bits and pieces of information about the new wearable devices. The latest report provides information about the batteries that Samsung will use. It’s claimed that Samsung will be sourcing batteries for the Galaxy Watch 4 from China. ATL’s batteries made the Galaxy Note 7 go boom The report claims that Samsung will source...

Samsung TV Plus launched for Galaxy smartphones, tablets in Korea

After launching Samsung TV Plus in India earlier this month, the company has announced that it has launched the Samsung TV Plus app for Galaxy smartphones and tablets in South Korea. Galaxy users in Samsung’s home country would now be able to stream the same content on their mobile devices as they could on their Tizen-powered smart TVs. The Samsung TV Plus app for smartphones and tablets allows users...

Samsung rolling out April 2021 security patch to Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+

Samsung was the first Android OEM to release the April 2021 security patch. The company has already rolled out the latest security update to a bunch of Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Now, Samsung’s flagship smartphones from 2017, the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+, have started receiving the new security patch. The South Korean smartphone giant released the April 2021 security patch to the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ in South Korea earlier today....

Galaxy A52 5G starts getting the April 2021 security patch

Samsung started rolling out the April 2021 security patch to its smartphones late last month. However, most Galaxy smartphones, including the recently-released Galaxy A52, received the latest security patch earlier this month. The company has now started rolling out the April 2021 security patch to the Galaxy A52 5G. The Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B) is now receiving the April 2021 security patch in Brazil, Chile, and Colombia. The latest software update...

Galaxy Z Fold 3 will come with S Pen, but don’t expect a dedicated slot

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold lineup offers higher productivity and better multitasking, thanks to the larger screen and the ability to use three apps side by side. Most consumers say that they can never go back to a traditional smartphone once they’ve used a Galaxy Z Fold device. To maximize productivity, some users have been demanding the S Pen functionality to be added to Samsung’s future foldable smartphones. The Galaxy Z Fold series uses thinner-than-usual...