Ancient Wi-Fi security flaw ‘FragAttacks’ has been dealt with by Samsung

A new security flaw was discovered and recently disclosed by security researcher Mathy Vanhoef — the same researcher who had discovered the KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability nearly four years ago — and it’s a doozy. In fact, the researcher found dozens of vulnerabilities that affect hundreds of millions of Wi-Fi devices (if not more), from phones to TVs and IoT products, regardless of their brand and year...

The May 2021 security update is now live for the Galaxy S10 series

Samsung has updated roughly two dozen Galaxy devices with the May 2021 security patch over the past couple of weeks, but the company still has some work left to do before it can claim that all of its eligible devices have been brought up to date. The latest trio of smartphones to boast improved security are the Galaxy S10e, the Galaxy S10, and the Galaxy S10+. The latest update is identified by firmware...

Do you need a Samsung account when using Galaxy devices?

Setting up a new Samsung account or logging in with an existing one is generally considered a part of the set-up process for a new Galaxy device, but is a Samsung account mandatory? The answer is ‘no,’ it is not. Galaxy devices can be used without having to sign in with, or even create a Samsung account, but the majority of Samsung customers choose to create a Samsung account when setting up their first Galaxy device because, for one, these...

The Galaxy A11 is Samsung’s latest budget phone to acquire One UI 3.1

Samsung’s been updating countless Galaxy devices to Android 11 for months now, but the job is still not done. Two more budget phones have joining their Android 11-power siblings this week. First, the Galaxy A02s got updated with the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 firmware update a few days ago, and now the Galaxy A11 is getting the same treatment. As of this writing, the Galaxy A11, model number SM-A115M is receiving the One UI 3.1 update and a newer...

Samsung is reportedly developing a 1,000 ppi OLED display for 2024

Samsung Display is reportedly working on pushing the limits of OLED / AMOLED panels by creating a display with an astonishing pixel density of 1,000 ppi (pixels per inch). Recent reports passed along by the Korean media aren’t very clear about the purpose of this 1,000 ppi display and whether or not it will be developed and used for the mobile market, but that’s a reasonable expectation. More unusual is the fact that the company is reportedly developing...

Verizon’s Galaxy Tab S6 has joined the One UI 3.1 family with new update

Verizon’s Galaxy Tab S6 is now catching up with the international variant, firmware wise. The USA-based operator has started seeding the Android 11-based One UI 3.1 firmware update for the Galaxy Tab S6 on its network, and since Verizon’s model is more than two months late to the punch, this means that the latest firmware update carries a newer security patch than before. Samsung began updating...

A new Galaxy Buds app for Windows 10 is now live at the Microsoft Store

More Windows 10 apps designed for Samsung customers are hitting the Microsoft Store as the two tech giants continue strengthening their partnership. The latest Windows 10 app to come out of Samsung’s development labs is called Galaxy Buds, and it’s now available for download from the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 PCs, the HoloLens, and the Surface Hub. Some of you might recall an older app for Windows...

Wait, is Samsung about to drop a fan-equipped smartphone?

A different kind of fan edition might be on the cards for Samsung, as the company appears to be readying a launch of a rather unusual smartphone. Or so a couple of newly emerged IP forms would have us believe. Filed with the European Union Intellectual Property Office, both trademarks appear to follow a classical call-to-action template. As for the actions they’re calling toward, Samsung’s looking to protect the terms “Unleash Your Fan Power” and...

Samsung drops second day in a row as sell-offs continue

In spite of record-breaking results for several consecutive quarters, the market deems Samsung stock more than a bit overvalued at the moment. The shares closed at under $70 after today’s trading in South Korea, with both domestic and foreign investors continuing to sell off their holdings in the tech giant. As a result, Samsung’s looking at two consecutive drops of 1.5%. This constitutes its worst market performance in four months. So, not that...

Samsung is increasing its semiconductor chip investment to $151 billion

Samsung is among the world’s leading semiconductor chip brands, and it had announced in 2019 that it will invest more than $115 billion by 2030 into its logic chip businesses. Now, the South Korean tech giant has announced that it is raising the investment target to a whopping $151 billion. This development comes amid the worst global chip shortage in decades. The company announced earlier today that it has decided to invest an additional KRW 38...

Google confirms Galaxy A22 5G uses a MediaTek processor

Samsung is working on its cheapest 5G smartphone yet, the Galaxy A22 5G. And it looks like the unannounced smartphone is quite closer to its launch date. While its design and specifications have been rumored earlier, some of its key features have now been indirectly confirmed by none other than Google. The Galaxy A22 5G appeared in Google’s Play Console listings, showcasing its front design, processor,...

Galaxy S21 series gets second May 2021 software update in India

Samsung had released the May 2021 security update to the Galaxy S21 series in Europe during the last week of April and in India a few days ago. Last week, the company released another May 2021 software update to its latest flagship smartphones, starting with Germany. Now, the second May 2021 update has reached the Galaxy S21 series in India. The Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and the Galaxy S21 Ultra have...