This tiny product shows how arrogant Apple can be compared to Samsung

Apple is known for making decisions that only make sense to the company even if it has countless users wanting the exact opposite. I’m sure many would have loved to see expandable storage on the iPhone. However, Apple continues to keep expandable storage a distant dream for its smartphones. This is part of the aura that it has created for itself. It’s the impression that Apple knows what’s best for its users. That customers should be content with...

Samsung is bringing the 120Hz refresh rate to the iPhone 13

Apple fans have been waiting on the company to introduce the higher 120Hz refresh rate on its iPhones. That hasn’t happened so far. There have been a lot of reports over the past few months highlighting the possibility of the iPhone 13 finally bringing higher refresh rates. The Cupertino company already relies on Samsung Display for the bulk of the OLED panels that are used in its iPhones. So it won’t come as a surprise to find out that the 120Hz...

T-Mobile Galaxy S10+ gets One UI 3.1 in latest major update

A new firmware update is being rolled out for the Galaxy S10+ by T-Mobile in the United States. It’s a hefty update that makes a few additions to the device. The update is now rolling out over the air. T-Mobile is one of the largest mobile networks in the United States. This latest update will thus be sent out to potentially thousands of Galaxy S10+ owners in the country. Galaxy S10+ receives a new...

Galaxy S20 and Note 20 get Dual Recording camera feature with latest update

One of the most useful new camera features introduced on the Galaxy S21 lineup is Director’s View. It’s a dedicated shooting mode that lets you see the feed from and switch between all rear cameras while recording videos and also enables you to record video via the front camera at the same time. When Samsung updated older Galaxy flagships, such as the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 lineups, with some...

U.S. Galaxy S20 series adds to the May 2021 security update guard

Not too long after it started reaching Galaxy S20-series devices on the other side of the world, the May 2021 security patch has now also appeared on a number of Samsung’s 2020 flagships in the United States. More specifically, we sighted this month’s firmware release in Kentucky, distributed via the Bluegrass Cellular network. The over-the-air patches confirmed to be rolling out already...

Use our new tool to quickly check your device’s security patch level

Do you keep track of the security patch level of your Samsung device? If not, you definitely should! There are quite a few ways you could do that, all of which would require considerable manual effort. You’ll need to check the software information on your device and then compare it with the latest available patch. There’s a much simpler and easier way to get the same information. SamMobile has launched...

Samsung Galaxy Fold joins the May security update club

We’re barely into the month of May but Samsung isn’t wasting any time in bringing the latest Android and Galaxy-exclusive security fixes to as many of its phones as possible. A couple of the company’s flagships and mid-range phones have been updated with the May security patch already, and another one is now joining the fray. The Galaxy Fold is being updated with the latest security patch, with the initial release starting with France and no doubt...

Galaxy S21 starts getting May 2021 security patch in India

The Galaxy S21 was the first Android smartphone in the world to get the May 2021 security patch. The update was first released in Germany last week and then rolled out to other Asian and European markets. Now, Samsung has released the latest security patch to the Galaxy S21 series in India. The Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and the Galaxy S21 Ultra are now receiving a new software update in India. The...

Are you facing this issue with S Pen on your Galaxy Note 10?

The Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10+ seem to be facing a weird issue related to the S Pen. Multiple users have started complaining of the S Pen on their Galaxy Note 10 series smartphone getting disconnected every now and then. This can cause a major issue while using features like Air Actions. The S Pen disconnection issue is not completely new, but it is now happening frequently. Some Galaxy Note 10 users claim that the issue started appearing...

Samsung suppliers drooling over the Galaxy A range

Samsung’s newly debuted Galaxy A range of devices is making some of its closest suppliers rather excited about their business prospects. Particularly following the tech giant’s first-quarter performance report from early April. Between the early release of the Galaxy S21 range and a number of more aggressive smartphone promotions targeting the most competitive markets in the world, Samsung hasn’t looked this hungry in a while now. Hungry to once...

Value lovers, unite: Galaxy A01 already receiving Android 11

Imagine buying the Galaxy A01 a year ago and getting the Android 11 upgrade ahead of the OnePlus 7T Pro. Pure value is what this little guy is, as it once again became evident these past few days. Namely, Samsung has already cleared the One UI build for the Galaxy A01 last week and the over-the-air upgrade has already been spotted in a number of Asian markets, as well as the still-Eurasian Russia. We’re still waiting for confirmation of a truly...

Galaxy Z Fold 2 at Sprint and T-Mobile gets April 2021 security patch

Samsung had released the April 2021 security patch to its flagship foldable smartphone early last month. However, the update was limited to unlocked units of the Galaxy Z Fold 2. A couple of weeks ago, the update made it to the Galaxy Z Fold 2 on Verizon’s network in the US. Now, the same update is available for more carrier variants in the country. The Galaxy Z Fold 2 is now receiving a new software update on Sprint’s and T-Mobile’s network in the...

Future Galaxy phones may use this new technology for better battery life

Are you tired of degrading battery life on your Galaxy smartphone with each passing year? We are too. Typical smartphone batteries lose up to 20% of their original capacity within one year of usage. Samsung’s newer-generation batteries introduced with the Galaxy S8 lose just 5% of the original capacity after one year but it is still not good enough when you are considering using a phone for 2-3 years. But what if we tell you that new technology...

Samsung launches Galaxy Buds Pro LANEIGE Neo Cushion edition

After launching the Galaxy Buds Pro Adidas Originals Special Pack last month, Samsung has collaborated with South Korean makeup and skincare brand LANEIGE to launch a custom variant of the Galaxy Buds Pro. This version of the Galaxy Buds Pro comes in a special package that includes the Phantom Violet-colored variant of the wireless earbuds and a similarly-colored LANEIGE Neo Cushion concealer. The...