Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs Galaxy S21 Ultra: There are different types of premium

Although the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy S21 Ultra don’t have a lot in common, one element, in particular, brings them closer together: the S Pen. Both phones exist outside the Galaxy Note series, and they both have S Pen support — though not right out of the box. They also both sit at the top of their respective food chains, i.e., they’re premium phones sold at premium prices, though the Galaxy...

SoundAssistant might be coming to DeX with Android 12 and One UI 4.0

One UI 3.1.1 debuted with Samsung’s latest foldable flagships at Galaxy Unpacked. It’s not a massive update, as you can tell by the version number, but it brings a few foldable-centric features. However, Samsung is working on a more meaningful firmware update — one based on Android 12. It’s going to be called One UI 4.0, and according to a recent post by a Samsung forum moderator, one of the brand-new...

Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 buyers are nothing alike, survey finds

The demographics buying Samsung’s latest two foldable smartphones have surprisingly little in common, according to a new market survey. Namely, Korean wireless giant SK Telecom just published some new insights highlighting major differences between the profiles of consumers who own Samsung’s existing foldables or have already pre-ordered either the Galaxy Z Fold 3 or the Galaxy Z Flip 3. For example,...

Did you know you can control Android 12 phones with your face?

Google had unveiled Android 12 for the first time in February 2021, and it has already released various beta builds for Pixel smartphones. This new version of Android brings a lot of new features and optimizations. It also brings a new feature that lets users control their smartphones using facial expressions. According to a report from XDA Developers, a new update (v12.0.0) to Android Accessibility...

Tech Talk on SamMobile TV: Is the Galaxy Z Flip 3 for everyone?

Who are the foldable smartphones for? The very first models had a lot of people asking this question. Not only were they prohibitively expensive but they also needed more refinement. Samsung has been trying to answer this question for the last couple of years. It wants people to know that foldable smartphones are for everyone. The company has taken some major steps to mainstream foldable smartphones. The new Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 are...

Samsung needs to fix this brightness issue on its foldables

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 is a major step-up over the Galaxy Z Fold 2 thanks to a number of improvements and new features, like water resistance, an under-display camera, S Pen support, stronger design, and a brighter and more power-efficient folding display. The last part may not actually be as good as we thought, however, based on our experience with battery life on the Galaxy Z Fold 3, and we think the way Samsung’s foldable phones handle display...

Here’s how much Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Fold 3 cost in India

Samsung has finally revealed the pre-order dates, pricing, and availability information for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 for the Indian market. The company’s newest foldable smartphones will be available for pre-order in India from August 24 to September 9, and they will be available for purchase starting September 10, 2021. In India, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 is priced at INR 84,999 (around...

Specs leak: Don’t count on buying the AMD-powered Galaxy S22

Excited for the AMD-powered editions of the Galaxy S22 series? So are we, but getting your hands on one of these won’t be easy in the slightest. That’s according to the latest industry rumor concerning Samsung’s next flagship series, which also happens to disclose some other technical details about the upcoming devices. Let’s start with the more straightforward part of the news: display sizes. Namely, the Galaxy S22 is said to feature a 6.06-inch...

[Poll] What’s your reason for buying the Galaxy Z Flip 3?

The initial excitement for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 has faded away now. Samsung fans have had a lot of time to read and watch all of the material available online to decide whether they will buy Samsung’s latest foldable smartphone. There are a number of reasons why the Galaxy Z Flip 3 might be appealing to customers. Those who skipped the predecessor over durability concerns will appreciate the Galaxy Z Flip 3’s improvements in this area. The hinge has...

Galaxy Z Fold 3 uses a newer, more power-efficient Super AMOLED display

The Galaxy Z Fold 3, which was unveiled last week, comes with various improvements over its predecessor. It has a faster processor, a tougher body, an IPX8 water-resistant rating, and S Pen compatibility. The South Korean firm has now revealed that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 also features a more power-efficient display. Samsung Display announced earlier today that it has developed a new flexible OLED panel...

Galaxy Buds 2 and Galaxy Watch 4 prices, pre-order details revealed in South Korea

Earlier today, Samsung revealed the pricing and pre-order dates for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 for the South Korean market. The company also announced the pricing of the Galaxy Buds 2 and the Galaxy Watch 4 series for its home country. The South Korean firm will accept pre-orders for its new wearables from August 17 to August 23. The Galaxy Buds 2 is priced at KRW 149,000 (around...

Galaxy Z Flip 3, Z Fold 3 pre-order details revealed for South Korea

Samsung has revealed the pre-order dates and pricing information for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in South Korea. The company will accept pre-orders for these devices from August 17 to August 23, and the deliveries of the pre-orders will start from August 24, 2021. The phones will be launched on August 27. The 256GB variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is priced at KRW 1,987,000 (around $1,700)...