Galaxy A32 5G is now available via Google Fi in the US

The Galaxy A32 5G is now available in the US via the Google Fi network. The MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator), which uses networks operated by T-Mobile and US Cellular, has been pushing 5G adoption. The Galaxy A32 5G is Samsung’s cheapest 5G smartphone in the US, and it was launched last month. You can buy the Galaxy A32 5G via Google Fi either by paying $279.99 upfront or by subscribing to a 24-month plan that costs $11.67 per month. Even though...

Samsung is contributing to Google’s Fuchsia OS; devices coming in the future?

Google has been working on a new open-source operating system called Fuchsia OS since 2016. It is not based on Android. Rather, it’s a completely new operating system that’s being built from the ground up. It can run on all kinds of devices, including smartphones, tablets, computers, IoT devices, and wearables. While Google hasn’t revealed its features or when it plans to launch the new OS, Samsung appears to have started contributing to its development. The...

Galaxy A32 gets new software update with May 2021 security patch

After releasing the latest security update to most of its high-end smartphones, Samsung has now diverted its attention to mid-range phones. The Galaxy A32 is the latest mid-range smartphone from the company to get a new software update integrated with the May 2021 security patch. The smartphone was originally launched three months ago. The Galaxy A32 (4G) has started getting the May 2021 security update in Panama. The new software, which has...

Is Samsung better than OnePlus in the new decade?

“Is Samsung better than OnePlus?” This is a question that’s been cropping up every few months since OnePlus was founded nearly a decade ago, and if anything, it shows how valuable hype and brand power can be. The reality of the situation is that OnePlus has been slowly but surely losing the qualities that made it unique in its early days. As time went by, OnePlus became more and more like the OEMs...

Guess the Samsung device quiz 1: See if you can get them all right!

This is a fun new activity that we have put together for our readers. Think you can correctly identify all Samsung devices? Take part in our quiz below and let’s see how many you can get right! We’ll create a new visual quick every week for you to participate and hopefully learn more about the many Samsung Galaxy devices. Do share the results of the quiz with your friends and see if you can compete against them for higher scores and bragging rights. Remember,...

Samsung’s new PixCell LED headlamp uses ISOCELL-like pixel isolation tech

Samsung has detailed its next-gen LED module for intelligent headlights, PixCell LED, in a fresh official introduction video. In Samsung’s own words, PixCell LED is the perfect solution for energy efficient lamps fit for the sleek and stylish vehicles of the future. It’s an Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) solution that leverages Samsung’s advanced semiconductor technology to improve upon the ADB concept...

The camera app on Samsung’s Galaxy S21 phones is frustratingly laggy

There’s no denying the fact that the cameras on Samsung’s flagship phones offer an amazingly versatile photography experience. From high-resolution zoom to 8K video recording and other fancy stuff like dedicated Night and Pro modes in between, you get it all if you buy a modern Galaxy flagship, even if the best stuff is reserved for the costliest and largest models (the Ultra variants, that is). Samsung’s camera app is also one of the most intuitive...

Galaxy Jump price revealed before pre-orders go live this week

Some of you might recall that the Galaxy Jump moniker popped up in the Bluetooth database a month ago. Well, that smartphone is as real as it gets. Korea’s KT Shop is now getting ready to open pre-orders for the new Galaxy Jump, and prospective buyers can request a reservation and choose to be notified by text when pre-orders go live. KT Shop will accept Galaxy Jump pre-orders beginning May 14...

Samsung, please add these features to make DeX even better

Samsung DeX is pretty amazing, and we’ve talked about it plenty of times in the past. It lets you view pictures and videos on the big screen, create and edit documents while you’re away from your computer, and even multitask using just your smartphone. Samsung has put in a lot of work over the years to improve DeX. Some things worked, and some didn’t. Last year, it introduced Wireless DeX so that it can be used even without a cable. It also...

Galaxy Watch 4 & Active 4 might lack a blood glucose level sensor after all

Samsung’s 2021 smartwatch series is expected to go through drastic changes, especially in regards to software. The company hasn’t made any announcements pertaining to its upcoming wearables, but numerous reports indicate that the Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch Active 4 will abandon Tizen OS in favor of Google’s WearOS. This rumor was reiterated by the Korean media earlier today, and more importantly, it was accompanied by a few new details regarding...

SamMobile Weekly Giveaway: Save more with a 1TB Portable SSD!

If you’re looking for some of the best SSDs in the business, you need not look further than Samsung. The company makes a wide variety of exceptional SSDs. Its Portable T5 series is quite popular due to its compact design and incredible capacity. In our latest SamMobile Weekly Giveaway, we’re providing you with a chance to win the Samsung Portable SSD T5 in Black. It has a 1TB capacity which is going to be more than enough for most people. Use the...

[Result] SamMobile Weekly Giveaway: Win the Galaxy Buds Pro!

Samsung makes some of the best truly wireless earbuds on the market. You now have a chance to win one through our latest SamMobile Weekly Giveaway. As we mentioned in our Galaxy Buds Pro review, these are the best earbuds from Samsung yet. The sound quality is excellent and so is the noise cancellation feature. It’s certainly worth the $199 asking price. Simply follow the steps mentioned in the widget below to submit your entry. Our giveaway is open...

Samsung exec hitching a ride for the White House – with the Blue House

Being a top Samsung executive must be exciting; at least in the sense that there would be no such thing as “just another day at the office”. Take the Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Kim Ki-nam, the man in charge of its massive semiconductor division, as an example, who is the CEO of Samsung as well. The man is reportedly packing his bags for the White House. He’s splitting the ride with the “Blue House” (Cheongwadae), i.e., joining South Korea’s...

Samsung’s best-selling phones also in trouble due to the chip shortage

The global chip shortage is causing a lot of headaches in almost all industries that rely on advanced semiconductors. It’s impossible to make mobile devices without these chips. For those companies, the situation is already pretty dire. According to a new report, the chip shortage is causing production disruption for Samsung’s best-selling Galaxy A phones. The company has been unable to expand its production as much as it would like. Galaxy A phones...

Samsung Research executive elected as Chair of 3GPP RAN Working Group 1

Samsung has announced that Dr. Younsun Kim, a key executive and Master at Samsung Research, has been selected as Chair of 3GPP’s RAN (Radio Access Network) Working Group 1. The election took place during an online meeting that was held on May 11, 2021. Established in 1988, 3GPP is a consortium of various standards organizations that develop protocols for mobile telecommunications. 3GPP’s RAN WG1 is the largest working group within the project,...