Galaxy F52 5G inches closer to launch as its battery capacity gets revealed

Samsung is working on two new smartphones based on the recently-released Galaxy A52 5G: Galaxy F52 5G and the Galaxy M62 5G. Both smartphones started showing signs of their existence last month, and now, the Galaxy F52 5G’s battery capacity, software version, and dimensions have been revealed. The Galaxy F52 5G (SM-E5260) cleared through TENAA certification earlier today. According to the supporting...

Galaxy Tab Active 3 has joined the Android 11 party with the latest update

Samsung’s continuing its successful streak of firmware updates and the company is now bringing the Android 11-based One UI 3 update to the Galaxy Tab Active 3. The rollout is taking place in Europe, with Switzerland seemingly being the first market to receive it, though availability should expand gradually into other countries across the old continent. As expected, the new firmware is accompanied by the more recent March 2021 security patch, which...

Samsung Internet gets Web Monetization capabilities with new Coil add-on

Samsung Internet is seemingly getting better with each passing month. Back in March we discussed 7 reasons why Samsung Internet is the best mobile browser around, and now we can add yet another entry to that list. Coil — the company dedicated to building a better business model for the web — has just released the Coil add-on for the Samsung Internet browser, giving users an alternative way to supporting...

Galaxy A52 vs Galaxy A72 software updates: The A52 has a big advantage

The Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A72 are two of the best mid-range phones money can buy right now, but while both devices are fantastic in their own rights, there are a few reasons why the Galaxy A52 is the preferred solution by many. Even though it’s cheaper, the Galaxy A52 comes in a 5G variant that has a faster chipset and a better display. The differences between the Galaxy A52 and A72 aren’t strictly...

Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Premier perks include a $75 box of sweets

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Premier service has just been enriched with one of the most unusual perks, as Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Z Flip owners can now enjoy a complementary dessert box from the Michelin-rated New French restaurant Daniel. The restaurant is owned by Chef Daniel Boulud who has been involved with several Samsung marketing campaigns over the years. The box of sweets includes the Chef’s famous Madeleines...

The Galaxy M12 is officially coming to Europe in a matter of weeks

Samsung is bringing the Galaxy M12 to Europe, the company revealed earlier today while confirming that Spain will be among the first European markets to sell it. The Galaxy M12 will be released in Spain on May 2, but pre-orders will go live today and early adopters will benefit from a €50 discount. The Galaxy M12 will be released in Spain in two main variants: one with 64GB of built-in storage and the other boasting 128GB. The entry-level model...

Buddhist monks in Korea request for leniency on jailed Samsung vice chairman

Samsung’s vice chairman Lee Jae-yong was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison earlier this year. He was found guilty of bribing an associate of former South Korean president to force the merger of Cheil Industries and Samsung C&T, which allowed him to take control of Samsung Electronics. While Lee isn’t interested in getting out of jail, Buddhist monks of the highest order have called for leniency in this matter. According to reports coming out of...

Upcoming mid-range Galaxy A22 looks the part in fresh case renders

The Galaxy A22 continues to elude the market but this could change soon. At least one third-party case manufacturer appears to have obtained detailed information regarding the Galaxy A22’s exterior design ahead of the phone’s debut, and case renders have now emerged online. The renders reveal a square-shaped camera housing similar to the Galaxy F62 / Galaxy M62 / Galaxy F12 / Galaxy M12, though the...

Mysterious Galaxy F52 5G reminds us it exists after visiting the WFA

It’s been a while since the alleged Galaxy F52 5G was spotted in the database of China’s 3C but the device is apparently real and it’s being prepared for release. The same smartphone was greenlit by the Wi-Fi Alliance earlier today, and the application confirms that the phone is running Android 11. Not much else was disclosed by the WFA, except for the SM-E5260 model number. It’s the same as before...

Samsung debuts free 7-day trial program for Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold 2

Samsung really wants you to try out its foldable phones, and if you reside in Singapore, the company is now giving you the opportunity to take the Galaxy Z Flip 5G or the Galaxy Z Fold 2 out for a spin without spending a dime. Samsung has just launched the Galaxy Free Trial program in Singapore, offering prospective buyers a 7-day tryout period as well as a discount on other products should they...

Success of Samsung’s foldable phones depends a lot on Apple

Samsung is the only company that has launched foldable smartphones globally and has had some form of success. Since 2019, the company has launched four foldable phones with two different designs, and the Galaxy Z Fold 2 is often termed as the best foldable smartphone. While Samsung is far ahead of other firms in the foldable space, its success in the future will depend a lot on Apple. Out of 1.5 billion smartphones that are sold annually worldwide,...

Samsung rules the global smartphone market once again

Samsung enjoys a dominant position in the global smartphone market as the top vendor. The company continues to push hard to ensure that depsite increasing competition, it doesn’t lose out on the top spot. The latest report from a market tracker has revealed that Samsung was on top once again. The company remained the largest single mobile vendor globally in the first quarter of this year. Samsung remains on top of the smartphone market According...

If the Galaxy Z Flip 2 looks like this, who wouldn’t want to buy one!

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip last year. It was very well received even after the troubles of the original Galaxy Fold. Samsung had made a great decision to opt for the clamshell form factor. The sequel to this popular handset is now highly anticipated. The company is due to launch the Galaxy Z Flip 2 in the coming months. Not much has been revealed about the device so far. A new concept provides...

Samsung TV Plus is now available in the Netherlands

Samsung had announced earlier this month that it would launch its free and linear video streaming service in India and various European markets. While the service went live in India shortly after the announcement, the Netherlands got access to Samsung TV Plus today. Samsung smart TV users can start watching Samsung TV Plus channels starting today. Samsung TV Plus currently features 20 channels (6...

MediaTek could beat Samsung in launching 4nm processors

Samsung was among the first brands in the world to launch a 5nm smartphone processor. After Apple debuted the iPhone 12 in October 2020 with the 5nm A14 Bionic chipset, Samsung followed up with the Exynos 1080 in November and the Exynos 2100 in January 2021. Qualcomm’s 5nm Snapdragon 888 debuted in December, but MediaTek’s highest-end chip is still based on the 6nm process. However, the company could soon beat other firms with its first 4nm chip. According...

Galaxy Z Fold 3 will not use the Exynos 2100 processor after all

Samsung made huge improvements with the Exynos 2100 processor. Unlike the Exynos 990, the new flagship Exynos chipset doesn’t overheat or throttle. Power efficiency has improved a lot, too. However, the Exynos 2100 will still not be used in Samsung’s highest-end smartphone for 2021, the Galaxy Z Fold 3. According to popular leakster Ice Universe (@UniverseIce), the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will come equipped with the Snapdragon 888 processor. Despite...