Galaxy Xcover 4s gets access to July 2021 security update

The Galaxy Xcover 4s is the latest Samsung smartphone to get the July 2021 security update. The rugged device was released in mid-2019 with Android 9-based One UI and it had received the Android 10 update in 2020 and the Android 11 update last month. Samsung has released a new software update to the Galaxy Xcover 4s in the Nordic region. The update comes with firmware version G398FNXXUCCUG1 and includes the July 2021 security patch. Samsung says...

July 2021 security update reaches the Galaxy A41

Samsung is expanding the July 2021 security update to even more Galaxy devices. After releasing it to a bunch of high-end, mid-range, and low-end smartphones and tablets over the past three weeks, the South Korean firm is bringing the latest security patch to the Galaxy A41. The Galaxy A41 has started getting the new software update in Russia. The latest update, which has firmware version A415FXXS1CUG1, includes the July 2021 security patch. As per...

Samsung’s new affordable Chromebook available for purchase in the US

After quietly making the Galaxy Chromebook Go official a few weeks ago, Samsung has started selling it in an equally quiet fashion. The Samsung US website now has the Galaxy Chromebook Go in stock, and it’s quite affordable. The variant with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage starts at just $299.99, and you can get it for as low as $129.99 if you trade-in an eligible phone or laptop from any manufacturer. An...

Exclusive: Galaxy Watch 4 series is bringing a big storage upgrade!

The Galaxy Watch 4 lineup, which is due for an unveiling sometime next month, is going to bring a drastic change on the software side of things for Samsung’s smartwatches. Samsung is skipping Tizen in favor of Google’s Wear OS, with the Korean giant touting access to Google Play and a vastly superior collection of apps as one of the major reasons for the move. With access to more apps than what the Tizen platform was able to offer, Galaxy Watch 4...

Galaxy Fold owners in the USA can now download the July 2021 update

The original Galaxy Fold was among the first Samsung smartphones to receive the July 2021 security patch. The rollout began a couple of weeks ago but was limited to the international model. Fast forward to now, and Galaxy Fold owners in the USA are also able to acquire a new firmware update with the July 2021 security patch included. The update is available for the Galaxy Fold with model number SM-F900U1 and can be identified by firmware number F900U1UES5EUF1....

Here’s why the Galaxy S22 series is unlikely to support 65W fast charging

Although the Galaxy S22 launch is quite some time off, rumours about the 2022-bound flagship have already started to emerge online. Now, renowned Weibo leaker Ice Universe (via MyFixGuide) has chimed in stating that the Galaxy S22 series will support 65W fast charging. While that seems like a logical step up from the existing 45W solution offered by current-generation Samsung hardware, it is unlikely that Samsung will take the plunge just yet. Will...

Galaxy A03s battery specs are confirmed and sound like deja vu

The unannounced Galaxy A03s is becoming more real by the week. After receiving approval from the Wi-Fi Alliance, the next step for the Galaxy A03s was to complete formalities with the FCC. The Galaxy A03s (SM-A037M) was first listed at the FCC yesterday where its battery specifications were reconfirmed. The battery has model number HQ-50S and a capacity of 5,000mAh with 15W fast charging capabilities....

When will my Samsung Galaxy device get the Android 12 update?

Samsung fans are excited about getting the Android 12 update. The major OS upgrade will be accompanied by One UI 4.0. It’s going to bring some new features and a lot of cosmetic changes that will refresh the look of Samsung’s Galaxy devices. A lot of people are already asking us when will my Galaxy device get Android 12? The answer to that involves a bit of guesswork at this stage. That’s because Samsung hasn’t even launched the beta program yet. Android...

The Galaxy Tab S7 FE is slowly reaching more fans, goes live in Vietnam

Samsung’s first and only FE-branded tablet has reached another market after what has arguably been a slow debut. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab S7 FE nearly two months ago, and the tablet has since been released in a couple of markets, including Russia and India. In Vietnam, Samsung began selling the Galaxy Tab S7 FE LTE earlier today for VND 13,989,800 ($607). The tablet is available in one memory option with 4GB of RAM and 64GB...

Galaxy M21 2021 Edition brings an updated camera

It was revealed last month that Samsung could relaunch the Galaxy M21 in India during the Amazon Prime Day 2021 sale. Now, the company has revealed the upcoming smartphone’s design, color variants, and some specifications. The device will be called Galaxy M21 2021 Edition, and it will be fully unveiled on July 21, 2021. Going by the Galaxy M21 2021 Edition’s webpage on Amazon India’s website, the...

Galaxy S20 users on KT’s network can get ‘real’ 5G access starting today

Samsung’s high-end 5G smartphones support mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G networks in both SA (Standalone) and NSA (Non-Standalone) modes. However, very few carriers around the world actually have standalone 5G networks. KT is the first South Korean network carrier that has launched a standalone 5G network. KT announced earlier today that it has launched its pure, end-to-end 5G network in South Korea. It also...

The Odyssey Neo G9 is Samsung’s first mini-LED monitor!

Samsung makes some brilliant gaming monitors such as the Odyssey G7 and the Odyssey G9. They offer QLED screens with high brightness levels, HDR, high refresh rates, AMD FreeSync, and attractive designs. Now, the company has started teasing a new variant of the Odyssey G9 gaming monitor called the Odyssey Neo G9. The company published a short teaser video of the Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor, showcasing its design and some features. It seems to have...

SmartThings Energy is here to reduce your electricity bills

SmartThings is Samsung’s Internet of Things platform that brings the vision of a connected home to life. The company has added another great feature to it that will enable you to reduce your electricity bills and live a more sustainable life. SmartThings Energy has actually been around since 2019 but it was limited to South Korea initially. It keeps an eye on the power consumption of all SmartThings-enabled...

Hey, look who turned up late to the Galaxy J4’s birthday party!

Just because you bought your current smartphone with pocket change in 2018 doesn’t mean you don’t get to enjoy the same peace of mind everyone else is, or thereabouts. Well, everyone else in Samsung’s family, that is. Case in point: the Galaxy J4 just started getting the June security patch. At the ripe age of three years and two months, ways past the point of its original expiration date. The new release is identified by build number J400MXXSCCUE3 and...