Galaxy M31 gets the June 2021 security update

The last software update released to the Galaxy M31 brought One UI 3.1 and the March 2021 security update. Today, Samsung has started releasing a new software update to the smartphone, and it brings the latest security patch. It is always great to see even mid-range and affordable devices getting frequent firmware updates. Samsung has started rolling out a new software update to the Galaxy M31 in India. The latest update, which bears firmware version...

Samsung Notes’ voice recording feature should get this improvement

Microsoft is bringing a live speech-to-text transcription feature to its Office mobile app through an update, and it’s one of those additions that might make some Samsung Notes envious. Following the recent update, Microsoft Office users can record audio and have their speech transcribed in real time. Both audio and text are saved in cards that can be accessed and played back in sync. Transcribing...

Ascot fashion design contest won by 17-year-old using Samsung Flip

The first Ascot Racecourse fashion design competition kicked off today in the UK, and although Samsung wasn’t the star of the show, the Samsung Flip was certainly an important part of it. The competition had students from three secondary schools in Sunningdale and Bracknell create an outfit that could be worn in the Queen Anne Enclosure at Royal Ascot 2021. The winner is a 17-year-old pupil, Isobel...

Samsung introduces a 12-month subscription plan for the Galaxy Z Fold 2

Samsung is trying to put the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in the hands of more foldable enthusiasts, and after launching a 60-day trial program for the device in the UK a couple of months ago, Samsung is now introducing a new subscription plan for foldable fans in Brazil. Through a partnership with Porto Seguro, Samsung is giving prospective Galaxy Z Fold 2 buyers in Brazil the option to acquire the device on a Tech Fácil subscription plan, with options...

Corning becomes a UTG (Ultra Thin Glass) supplier for the Galaxy Z Flip 3

The upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 3’s foldable display will have a layer of UTG (Ultra Thin Glass) supplied by Corning, marking the company’s first foldable UTG design win, according to a recent tweet by DisplaySearch lead analyst @DSCCRoss. But Corning won’t be the only UTG supplier for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 3. The source adds that SCHOTT will also continue to supply Samsung with UTG, while eCONY will be responsible for thinning, strengthening,...

This is how the Galaxy Z Fold 3 would look like with flat edges all around

Sooner or later, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will hit the shelves before the end of the year. It will be Samsung’s third smartphone in the series, as the name implies, and although the book-like form factor hasn’t changed, the overall design of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will likely be different. Fan renders gave us a glimpse of what the Galaxy Z Fold 3 might look like last month, and now, a couple of new fan-made...

Galaxy F22 specs might not surprise anyone

It was revealed last month that Samsung is working on yet another entry-level smartphone, the Galaxy F22. While many had guessed that it could be a variant of the Galaxy A22 that was launched a couple of weeks ago, we can now confirm that it is indeed the case. The Galaxy F22 has appeared in a certification, which mentions both Galaxy A22 and Galaxy F22 to be the same device. The Galaxy F22 has model...

Walking around with your Galaxy S21 Ultra in your pocket may be draining its battery

The Galaxy S21 Ultra seems to be suffering from a rather strange bug that has frustrated owners over the last few months. According to numerous reports from Galaxy S21 Ultra owners, the camera app is causing an abnormal amount of battery usage when the phone is idle. Strangely, this happens mostly when they’re walking around with the phone in their pocket, apparently because the camera app is waking up the device when motion is detected. The battery...

Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch Active 4 gain FCC certification ahead of launch

Samsung is expected to unveil two new smartwatches—Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch Active 4—alongside its next-generation foldable smartphones and wireless earbuds. Ahead of their launch in August, the two smartwatches have received the necessary certifications from FCC and moved closer to their launch. The LTE and Wi-Fi-only variants of the Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch Active 4 have received...

Samsung will fix Android Auto issues on its phones with July 2021 security update

Android Auto-related issues keep cropping up every now and then, and some Samsung Galaxy smartphone users have been facing an issue where Android Auto crashes. The problem could either be due to the Android Auto app itself or a particular smartphone and its firmware. However, Google and Samsung seem to be aware of the problem, and they have been working to fix it. Various Galaxy S21 users say that Android Auto crashes when they unlock their phone....