Galaxy A52 and A52 5G get May 2021 update, here’s what’s new

Samsung’s been on an impressive streak with the May 2021 security release for many of its Galaxy devices. Today, the company is bringing all the latest security fixes to two of its most flagship-like mid-range phones ever: the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A52 5G. Depending on your device, the new firmware version should be A525xXXU2AUE1 or A526BXXU2AUE1, with the rollout already underway in...

Samsung, the Galaxy Watch 3 deserves an optional Wear OS upgrade

Rumors about Samsung wanting to switch to Google’s Android-based operating system for smartwatches have been floating around since 2018 but, it’s 2021, and Samsung has finally decided to abandon its in-house-developed smartwatch platform in favor Google’s Wear OS. Well, the official narrative around this massive change is that Samsung isn’t abandoning Tizen OS outright, but that the platform...

Galaxy Tab S6 Lite and Galaxy Note 9 bag the May 2021 security update

The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite was secured with the March 2021 security patch a couple of months ago when the big One UI 3.1 firmware update made its debut, and Samsung is now improving the tablet’s security through a new update. The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is now one of Samsung’s latest devices to enjoy the May 2021 security update, and its accompanied by one of Samsung’s 2018 smartphone models, namely the Galaxy...

Samsung celebrates Google Duo launch on Neo QLED TVs with new video

When Samsung unveiled its 2021 smart TV lineup at CES, it confirmed that the brand-new Neo QLED smart TV series will boast various software features such as Super Ultrawide GameView, Samsung Health, as well as Google Duo. The inclusion of Google’s video conferencing app is most welcomed in the era of working from home. The app is now available for select Neo QLED models, and Samsung has marked its...

Samsung Internet gets powerful privacy features and custom font support

Samsung offers its own internet browser for its devices. It’s a pretty robust option. Samsung Internet has been updated today with a handful of new features. Powerful new privacy features have been introduced with this update alongside some cosmetic changes. There are a lot of features that Samsung Internet has which make it an even better browser than Chrome, apart from its obvious limitation of only being available for mobile devices. That being...

New relief efforts: Samsung still committing millions to save Indian lives

Samsung’s hands-on involvement in pandemic relief efforts across India are still going strong, some 18 months in. Southwest Indian state Karnataka is the latest in a long list of regions to which the company managed to deliver something in the way of substantial support. The local government was thus provided with critical supplies, including a variety of pure oxygen reserves. More specifically, the...

The Galaxy Buds+ are available at their lowest price yet, only for today

The so-called Galaxy Buds 2 are expected to hit the shelves in a matter of months, which means that existing Samsung earbud models are bound to get cheaper through deals and permanent price drops. And if you’re looking for a decent deal on a new pair of Samsung wireless earbuds, look no further, as Amazon USA is now selling the Galaxy Buds+ at a 33% discount. The Galaxy Buds+ usually cost $149, but...

The Galaxy Tab A7 Lite leaks in new renders along with a tentative price

The upcoming Galaxy Tab A7 Lite has once again been spotted in a series of leaked renders. The images are accompanied by a list of specifications, some of which have been subjected to leaks before, and the source suggests that the budget tablet will be true to the segment and hit the shelves in Europe for around 150 euros. The recent leak reconfirms Samsung’s intentions to release the Galaxy Tab A7...

Samsung has started using AI to design and improve OLED manufacturing

Samsung Display is working on developing a new OLED display manufacturing method using AI (artificial intelligence) and machine learning technologies in an attempt to improve production yields and decrease manufacturing times, revealed the company at SID Display Week 2021. The importance of AI technology in the display industry will increase in the future, said CEO of CAE, which is a Canadian-based manufacturer of simulation and modeling technologies....

Move over: Galaxy A50 now getting May 2021 security patch

The Galaxy A50 is the newest Samsung device to receive the May 2021 security update. Or rather, the newest to have started receiving it, seeing how the said patch has only started rolling out. More specifically, we’re looking at the a build version A505USQSCDUE2 which was assigned to an over-the-air upgrade first distributed by Comcast earlier today. But you should be getting the new update...

Turns out Samsung does have the new Galaxy M52 5G in development

Samsung is launching a lot of low-end and mid-range smartphones these days. It’s seeing a lot of growth in this segment of the market so the company is responding accordingly. However, there’s some overlap between the different models on offer. It was first reported a couple of months ago that the Galaxy M52 5G is in the pipeline. Samsung eventually released the Galaxy M42 5G which itself is essentially a rebadged Galaxy A42 5G. Now, though, it may...

US companies are now pushing for Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong’s pardon

Lee Jae-yong, heir to the Samsung group and the richest person in South Korea is serving out a 2.5 year sentence in jail. His sentence was handed down earlier this year. Since he’s not appealing the decision, he will serve out the entire sentence in jail. The only way out for him now is through a pardon granted by the President of South Korea. The momentum has been building gradually over the past couple of months. Many in South Korea are in favor...

Lockdowns have disrupted one of Samsung’s biggest phone factories

Going back to work amid the COVID19 pandemic has been challenging. With some countries experiencing a second or even third wave, lockdowns have been imposed yet again to curb the spread. This makes it impossible for companies to avoid any disruption to their businesses. They’re unable to run their offices, retail locations and factories at full capacity. It puts a massive drain on the business, but it can’t be avoided. Samsung is facing a similar...