There is still some confusion about Galaxy Z Flip 3, Z Fold 3 launch dates

Prominent leaker Max Weinbach had claimed three days ago that the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 would be announced on August 3, 2021. Moreover, YouTuber Jon Prosser had claimed that Samsung’s next foldable smartphones would be launched on August 27. A report coming straight out of South Korea claims that the foldable devices won’t be launched on August 3. Galaxy Z Flip 3, Z Fold 3 could...

Samsung’s first LPDDR5 uMCP enables flagship experiences on low-cost phones

Samsung wants to bring flagship-grade experiences to non-flagship phones through its latest LPDDR5 UFS-based multichip package (uMCP). Samsung announced today that the industry’s first LPDDR5 uMCP solution enters mass production starting this month before being deployed across “mid-to-high-end smartphones.” The module leverages Samsung’s expertise in semiconductor technology and combines Samsung’s fastest LPDDR5 memory with UFS 3.1 NAND storage in...

Samsung’s own apps could have let hackers inside your Galaxy phone

Samsung Galaxy phones come with a variety of native apps and it places a considerable responsibility on the company’s shoulders to ensure that they’re secure. Even though Samsung’s track record when it comes to security has been better than most, this is still easier said than done. A security researcher has found serious flaws in the security of some of Samsung’s native apps. If exploited, the flaws would have enabled hackers to spy on you. These...

Android 12 to make it easier to see how long you’ve wasted on a voice call

The Android 12 beta program is currently ongoing for Google’s Pixel phones and devices from other manufacturers. Samsung isn’t expected to provide a taste of Android 12 to its customers until the second half of this year, and we’re also in the dark about what new features the next major One UI update (version 4.0, which will accompany Android 12) will bring to eligible Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Naturally,...

Mysterious bug causes Google app’s search function to not work properly

Google app users are encountering a mysterious bug that can randomly lead to search results not loading at times. The issue appears to be present on virtually any Android smartphone, including Google’s own hardware as well as Samsung Galaxy devices. The issue can crop up even when the phone has a stable connection to the internet. In fact, it’s unclear what causes the problem, and Google has yet to make a statement on the matter. Nevertheless, many...

Everything we know so far about the Galaxy S22 flagship lineup

The Galaxy S22 flagship series is likely to be announced in January 2022, one year after the Galaxy S21 lineup got introduced. Plenty of mysteries surrounding the Galaxy S22 trio remain uncovered but various leaks and rumors over the past couple of months claim to have already shed a bit of light on the upcoming series. Evidently, nothing has been officially confirmed thus far, but there tends to be a grain of truth to nearly every leak and rumor....

Is the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE worth buying in 2021?

We might have to wait a while longer for Samsung to bring the Galaxy S21 FE to the market in light of recent rumors of a possible delay caused by a shortage of components. The phone’s release date remains in question as Samsung claims that “nothing has been determined regarding the alleged production suspension,” but it looks like the Galaxy S20 FE might remain the best FE-branded phone on the...

Only one Galaxy S22 model could feature a truly premium build

Samsung’s Galaxy S flagship series could be going through a few important changes early next year when the Galaxy S22 lineup will be officially introduced. The company is expected to release three variants of the same flagship, but according to a new rumor, the Galaxy S22 Ultra could be the only model from the trio to feature a truly premium build. The rumor claims that Samsung is thinking about reserving the glass back for the Galaxy S22 Ultra....

Samsung’s software game has gotten strong, but Apple still reigns supreme

Stellar after-sales support game developed into one of the main selling points of Samsung devices in recent years. But compared to Apple, the South Korean giant still has ways to go. Roughly two or three years’ worth of ways, to be more specific. See, when it comes to smartphone software updates, on the whole, it’s all a matter of perspective. And from Samsung’s point of view, the competition in the Android device segment became laughable lately....

Samsung breaks new 5G ground as it becomes Vodafone’s O-RAN vendor

Samsung Electronics is officially the leading Open RAN vendor for Vodafone UK, the company announced today. Samsung will be responsible for bringing vRAN (Virtualized Radio Access Network) to Vodafone UK, along with 4G, 5G, and Massive MIMO solutions. This collaboration represents the first wide-scale commercial deployment of vRAN and O-RAN in Europe. Huawei has been removed from UK’s 5G network infrastructure plans, and some mobile carriers have...

Google wants app developers to snitch on Samsung

It has long been a concern that Samsung is a bit too aggressive when it comes to killing background apps. This is just one of the many ways for the company to improve the battery life on its devices. However, it does come at the expense of the user experience. Samsung isn’t the only Android device manufacturer that does this. Many others also rely on such over optimization. This leads to the misconception among users that perhaps this is an Android...

Galaxy A50’s Sprint variant gets the June 2021 security update

Over the past two years, Samsung has been pretty impressive in updating the software on its Galaxy smartphones and tablets, and the Galaxy A50 has been receiving consistent updates. The international variant of the Galaxy A50 had received the June 2021 security update two weeks ago. Now, the smartphone’s Sprint variant has started getting the same update in the US. The Sprint variant of the Galaxy A50 (SM-A505U) is now getting a new software update....

Files by Google gets inspired by Samsung My Files, adds a trash option

Google offers its own file manager app for Android called Files by Google. The app was originally launched as Files Go back in 2017. It has since been updated with more features and is now available for all Android devices. It’s also the default file manager app for Android 11. The app has long been missing a crucial feature. It didn’t have a trash option. So anything you deleted would immediately be sent to the abyss. That will no longer be the...

Galaxy M32 with 90Hz Super AMOLED screen will be launched in India on June 21

Samsung will soon launch the Galaxy M32 in India, and the country could be the first market where the device would debut. The smartphone’s images and possible pricing were leaked last week. The company has now revealed the launch date of the Galaxy M32 for the Indian market, along with its important specifications. The Galaxy M32 will be launched in India on June 21, 2021, at 12 PM IST. The smartphone’s images...