Samsung reveals more details about its BESPOKE Home 2021 event

Last month, Samsung announced that it would conduct a special launch event titled BESPOKE Home 2021 on May 11. While the company had not detailed what it will showcase during the event, it had mentioned that it will “unveil new experiences and a new way of living.” Today, the South Korean firm had revealed that it will launch new and improved home appliances at the event. The company will expand its...

How to get rid of Samsung Free?

Samsung Free is Samsung’s answer to news aggregator services, streaming services, and gaming services all in one. It gives you access to the daily news from a variety of sources, free viewing of a selection of TV channels, and simple interactive games that you can play instantly without having to download them beforehand, all from the home screen on your Galaxy phone or tablet. While quick access...

What is Samsung Free and why is it on my Galaxy device?

We’ve seen a lot of users asking what is Samsung Free and where did it come from, particularly after they update their device to One UI 3.0. It has quietly slipped under the radar. That’s why most people are taken by surprise when they find it for the first time on their device. A lot of users tend to question the reason why it’s on their device in the first place. They’d also just rather have a way...

The Android 11 update for the Galaxy A30 has been approved by the WFA

The Galaxy A30 is on its way to receiving Android 11 / One UI 3.1; this much has been certain for nearly a year now. Development is underway and new evidence reveals that Samsung is already testing the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 firmware update for the Galaxy A30, all the while it’s gathering approvals ahead of release. The Galaxy A30, model number SM-A305F/DS, was recently spotted in the Wi-Fi Alliance...

Samsung Semiconductor is poised to dethrone Intel in a matter of weeks

After years of lagging behind Intel in terms of semiconductor sales, Samsung might finally be able to retake the top spot in Q2 2021, reveals a new analysis by IC Insight. According to the research firm, Intel’s semiconductor sales were down in the first quarter of the year and will continue to decline in Q2. Opposite to Intel, Samsung has been steadily increasing semiconductor sales for the...

Samsung is developing a new F-branded low-cost phone, the Galaxy F22

Samsung’s somewhat confusing Galaxy F series of devices appears to have been successful-enough to persuade the company to develop yet another F-branded model. New evidence shows that Samsung is now working on a so-called Galaxy F22 for India. This was hinted at by @_the_tech_guy on Twitter, but more importantly, we were able to confirm through our own sources that the Galaxy F22 is indeed being worked on. The Galaxy F22 will most likely be based...

Galaxy Tab A7 Lite Wi-Fi and LTE support pages go live in multiple markets

Yet another clue has surface to hint at an imminent launch of the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite, as support pages for the device just went live in a few regions including Africa, India, and Romania. This strongly suggests that the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is on its way towards an official market launch soon, but perhaps more importantly, the support pages confirm that the Galaxy Tab A7 Lite is planned to go on sale...

Samsung’s rolling out a new firmware update for the US-bound Galaxy S9

The May 2021 security patch has so far been rolled out for a handful of Galaxy devices, most of which have been released later than 2019, and the update’s distribution continues as Samsung is now bringing the same firmware to the unlocked Galaxy S9 in the USA. As detailed earlier today, the May 2021 security patch addresses two dozens Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposure items, and among other...

Galaxy A52 5G could be launched in India soon

Samsung had launched the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A72 in India two months ago. Since India doesn’t have any 5G network coverage yet, it was logical for the company to not launch the Galaxy A52 5G in the country. However, India’s first mid-range Galaxy smartphone with 5G connectivity, the Galaxy M42 5G, was launched last month. The company could soon launch the Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B) in India. We can confirm that Samsung has started the firmware...

Vietnam wants to build a new local supplier pipeline for Samsung

Samsung Electronics and the Vietnamese government are strengthening their relationship, as the two entities have entered a high-level meeting earlier this week to discuss new potential collaborations and exchange requests. The Vietnamese government is is well-aware of Samsung’s contribution to the country’s economy and is looking to strengthen the partnership with new projects, and in return, Samsung is reportedly looking to tap into the country’s...

Will Apple be too late with its first foldable iPhone launch in 2023?

Samsung launched its first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold, back in late 2019. Since then, the company has launched three more foldable devices, including the Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, and the Galaxy Z Fold 2. There is no real competition to Samsung’s foldable phones right now, but the company could start facing stiff competition from Apple in 2023. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will launch its first foldable iPhone sometime...

Samsung tells us why the Galaxy Z Fold 2 has vacuum cleaner DNA

Enough time has passed since the Galaxy Z Fold 2 debuted for foldable enthusiasts to be waiting for a direct sequel, but while recent leaks and rumors have been slowly chipping away at the mystery surrounding the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Samsung has decided to take a look back at the Galaxy Z Fold 2 and share a new design story with its fans. It tells the story of how the Hideaway Hinge was conceived, and it explains why the foldable device has some common...

Samsung helps India fight against COVID 19 surge with $5 million donation

India is in the midst of perhaps the worst COVID19 surge seen in the region. Hospitals and medical facilities are buckling under the immense stress being placed upon them. Despite stringent measures to control the outbreak, the situation is far from under control. Being a responsible corporate citizen, Samsung has joined India in its fight against the COVID19 pandemic. The company has pledged $5 million in a donation to support the ongoing efforts. This...

Samsung could be losing its position in the mobile chipset market this year

Samsung has been increasing its reliance on the semiconductor business to drive growth. This has been necessitated by the intense competition and shrinking margins in the smartphone business. However, it’s not all smooth sailing. A new report predicts that Samsung could actually lose its position in the smartphone chipset market this year. Its share of the global smartphone AP (application processor) and SoC (System on Chip) market is expected to...

Samsung confirms Galaxy A82 5G on its own website

Samsung is working on multiple smartphones, including the Galaxy A82 5G. While the phone hasn’t been officially unveiled yet, its existence has been confirmed as Samsung has mentioned it on its own website. A security-focused variant of the Galaxy A82 5G was launched in South Korea a few weeks ago as the Galaxy Quantum 2. The Galaxy A82 5G’s name has been mentioned by Samsung on its software update...

Latest Galaxy Z Fold 2 update brings some new improvements

Samsung has been very quick to release the latest security update for its devices recently. A few have already received the May 2021 security patch even before it was detailed. The company has been doing a great job in this department. Its flagship phones are often the first to receive these updates. So it’s not surprising to see that the May security update has now been rolled out for the Galaxy Z Fold 2. Galaxy Z Fold 2 picks up the latest security...

Samsung monthly updates: May 2021 security patch brings new fixes

As is the norm these days, Samsung had started sending out its latest monthly security patch even before detailing what it brings. The company has now detailed the May 2021 security patch. As expected, it brings a handful of new fixes for security vulnerabilities. The May 2021 security patch from Samsung also includes the latest fixes that Google has made available for vulnerabilities in the Android OS. New security patch brings important fixes Fixes...

Samsung stops updating the Galaxy S8, four years after its release

The Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+, which were launched way back in April 2017, will no longer get new software updates. Four years after their launch, Samsung has quietly removed the two smartphones from its software update schedule. The two phones have been on a quarterly update schedule for the past year. Samsung has finally pulled the plug on software updates for the Galaxy S8 series. The two smartphones...

Gawk at these brilliant Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 concept images

Samsung is expected to launch two new foldable smartphones—Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3—in Q3 of 2021. Yesterday, their images were leaked for the first time, throwing some light on their design and what to expect from Samsung’s next set of foldable phones. Based on those leaked images, some designers have created concept images of the two upcoming Galaxy Z series devices. The Galaxy Z Fold...