Galaxy Watch 4 review: Samsung reinvents the Android smartwatch

For many years, Samsung has been the only true challenger to Apple’s dominance in the smartwatch market. It used the same strategy that the fruit company does. Samsung controlled both the hardware and software of its smartwatches. The Galaxy Watch series has done very well but Tizen’s lack of third-party apps has always been a limiting factor Google tried competing but since it wasn’t making its own...

I’m not buying Samsung’s excuses for not giving the Galaxy Z Flip 3 UDC

Although both the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 use similar display technologies, it’s only the larger model that enjoys the benefits of the new UDC (Under-Display Camera) technology. Samsung gave its reasons why UDC technology was reserved for the Galaxy Z Fold 3, but to be honest, I’m just not buying into this narrative. Samsung explained that UDC got left out for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 because the clamshell foldable phone is a lot more selfie-oriented...

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: Raising the bar for wireless earbuds

Samsung has taken to launching a pair of new wireless earbuds every six months. It launched the Galaxy Buds Pro with the Galaxy S21 series earlier this year. The new Galaxy Buds 2 have been launched alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3. Don’t think of the Galaxy Buds 2 as a successor to the Galaxy Buds Pro. They’re actually meant to replace the Galaxy Buds+ that Samsung launched back...

The first Galaxy Watch 4 firmware update is already out and waiting for you

With roughly one week left before the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic start shipping to customers, Samsung is now rolling out the very first firmware update for its brand-new Wear OS-powered wearables. According to the official changelog, the firmware update improves device stability, fixes bugs, adds new or enhances existing features, and improves performance. The update carries firmware...

Samsung’s Vietnam supply issues cause ~5% market share loss in LATAM

Xiaomi has gained a lot of ground at Samsung’s cost lately after dethroning the Korean tech giant in a couple of markets and becoming the world’s biggest smartphone brand in the process. But the year is not over yet, and we have now learned that Xiaomi is also gaining a lot more ground in LATAM countries (Latin America), while Samsung is doing the exact opposite. Although Samsung continues leading...

Slowly but surely, the Galaxy Tab S7 FE is going on sale in more markets

The Galaxy Tab S7 FE is one of the many mobile devices whose original release plans were affected by the global semiconductor shortage. It’s been two months since the tablet’s launch, and availability continues to be limited to a handful of key markets. Thankfully, Samsung is slowly but surely bringing the Galaxy Tab S7 FE to more markets, with South Africa being the latest. Samsung and partner retailers in South Africa are selling the Galaxy Tab...

Samsung to offer additional pre-order benefits with Galaxy Z Flip 3, Z Fold 3 in India

Samsung had announced Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 pricing in India earlier this week along with some pre-order benefits. Now, the company has announced a special, one-of-its-kind live pre-booking event for its latest foldable smartphones. Customers who pre-order during this event will get additional benefits. Samsung Now is a unique live commerce platform that is available on Samsung...

Galaxy M01 gets the July 2021 security update

It has been close to a month since Samsung started rolling out the August 2021 security update. However, the Galaxy M01 was still stuck on the April 2021 security patch until today. The entry-level smartphone has finally started getting the July 2021 security update, which fixes various vulnerabilities. Samsung has released a new software update to the Galaxy M01 in India. It has firmware version M015GXXU3BUH1 and includes the July 2021 security...

Galaxy A50 gets the August 2021 security update

The Galaxy A50 is the latest Samsung smartphone to get the August 2021 security update. The smartphone, which was launched two years ago with Android 9 Pie-based One UI software, is currently running Android 11-based One UI 3.1 with the latest security patch. The new update is currently rolling out in various South American markets. Samsung has released a new software update to the Galaxy A50 in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic,...

WhatsApp Web: A simple guide on how to use the web app

WhatsApp is the world’s most popular cross-platform messaging app. As of February 2020, it has more than 2 billion users across the globe. A large number of users access the service through WhatsApp Web. It’s a web-based client that provides you with more flexibility on how you use this messaging app. The Facebook-owned app is available on major platforms. It acts as a bridge for users on different...

Samsung announces SmartThings Edge for faster and more reliable home automation

SmartThings is one of the world’s top IoT and home automation platforms, and Samsung is improving it every year with new feature additions. Over the past few months, Samsung has launched SmartThings Find and SmartThings Energy to the platform. Now, the company has announced SmartThings Edge for faster and more reliable home automation. SmartThings Edge is a new hub architecture that allows the core functionality of smart home products to be executed...