Galaxy Note 10 Lite picks up September security update

The September security update has been reaching more and more Galaxy devices as the days go by, with Samsung not letting its preparations for One UI 4.0 get in the way of making sure its smartphones get the latest security enhancements as quickly as possible. The flagship Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ are among the devices that have received the September update, and it is now expanding to the Galaxy Note 10 Lite. In addition to bundling the...

Samsung’s foldable phones don’t do anything for me, not yet

As the resident phone reviewer at SamMobile, I get to use a crazy number of Galaxy smartphones. From the most low-end stuff to Samsung’s cutting-edge foldables, I’ve tried them all. And since Samsung launches new phones so regularly, I find myself switching to a different device every few weeks. Recently, it’s what has made me realize that Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip lineups don’t...

WhatsApp will stop working on some Samsung phones by year’s end

WhatsApp is dropping support for older mobile OS versions, including Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich, meaning that several Samsung Galaxy smartphones will no longer be compatible with WhatsApp. Support will be dropped beginning November 1. WhatsApp will reportedly cease to function with Android and Galaxy smartphones running Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0.4) or older versions of Android OS. Thankfully, there aren’t many Galaxy smartphones left out there...

Samsung’s new microSD and SD cards are more durable than ever before

Our mobile devices are power houses for content creation and consumption. So it often happens that we find ourselves short on storage. That’s despite the fact that devices now ship with generous amounts of internal storage. That’s why there’s such great demand for high quality microSD and SD cards. Samsung makes some of the best storage cards in the business. Its 2021 lineup of Pro Plus and Evo Plus...

September 2021 security update reaches Galaxy M21 in South Asia

One week into September, this month’s security patch continues to reach more Galaxy devices, and now we’re turning our attention towards the budget segment. The September 2021 security update is rolling out for the low-cost Galaxy M21 in a couple of markets, and it appears to be accompanied by extra features and/or enhancements. The new update for the Galaxy M21 is rolling out in India and Sri Lanka...

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’s debut. Or perhaps it will go on sale this year, as some rumors claim. Regardless, the Galaxy S22 trio remains shrouded in mystery, at least for the time being, though various leaks and rumors in recent months may have already shed a bit of light on the upcoming series. Nothing has been officially confirmed thus far, but rumors keep coming...

[List] Galaxy devices that will be eligible for One UI 4.0 (Android 12) update

One UI 4.0 will be Samsung’s ninth One UI upgrade. As expected, some Galaxy phones and tablets will be eligible for this future Android 12-based firmware update, while others will be left behind. For some devices, Android 12 will be the last major firmware update. Below you will find a comprehensive list of Galaxy phones and tablets that are expected to receive Android 12 together with One UI 4.0 at some point in the future, according to Samsung’s...

You can save $80-$120 on the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite and Tab S7 series

Until Samsung decides to make the Galaxy Tab S8 series official, the Galaxy Tab S7 remains the best Android tablet money can buy. And if you are looking to buy one, you can now benefit from a discount of up to 18%. Meanwhile, prospective buyers looking for a lower price can now pick up the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite for 20% off. Amazon is offering the Galaxy Tab S7 with 128GB of storage at an 18% discount,...

Samsung’s aggressively priced Snapdragon 778G phone moves closer to launch

The Galaxy A52s 5G is Samsung’s first phone to feature the excellent new Snapdragon 778G processor, and the company is working on another handset with the same chip that’s bound to be more enticing. That handset is the Galaxy M52 5G, which we’ve heard about a fair bit in the last couple of months and is expected to offer specs similar to the Galaxy A52s 5G at a more aggressive price, as is normal for Galaxy M series smartphones. Now, thanks...

Samsung Electronics’ brand reputation takes a big hit in 2021

Market research firm FutureBrand conducted a survey to determine how much ‘respect’ a brand commanded in 2021. While the list does have some familiar names such as Apple (which came in second), Netherlands-based semiconductor company ASML holdings tops the charts. Samsung Electronics, on the other hand, came in thirteenth. To put things in perspective, Samsung was third on that list in 2020,...

Is Samsung really launching the Galaxy S22 before the end of this year?

It’s always the same story every year. Rumors claim that Samsung’s next flagship Galaxy S series would launch much earlier than its predecessor. So it’s not surprising to hear similar rumors for the Galaxy S22 lineup. Word on the street is that Samsung will be launching the Galaxy S22 lineup earlier than expected. It’s claimed that the Galaxy S22 might actually be launched before the end of this year. Is that really going to be the case, though? Samsung...

Samsung’s going to make you wait for its bonkers 576MP camera

Samsung released the world’s first mass-produced 108MP mobile camera sensor in 2019. Last week, the company unveiled the world’s first 200MP mobile camera sensor, the ISOCELL HP1. However, the company has plans to go even higher. The South Korean firm had revealed last year that it wants to develop a 600MP camera sensor, but you’ll have to wait quite a bit for its release. Haechang Lee, Senior VP...

Samsung phones can soon hide WhatsApp ‘Last Seen’ from some contacts

WhatsApp may be the leading cross-platform messaging app in the world but it hasn’t always been the most feature-packed option. Countless other messaging apps have offered more powerful features that enhance the user experience. The Facebook-owned company has recently been improving its feature set. A great new privacy feature has now surfaced. It will enable you to hide WhatsApp ‘Last Seen’ from...

Exynos 2200 might end up powering the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

The Galaxy Tab S8 is going to be the next flagship tablet series from Samsung, and the entire spec sheet for the three models — the Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, and Tab S8 Ultra — leaked a few months ago thanks to a survey held by none other than Samsung itself. The Ultra model is the one to look out for, as you would expect, with features like a massive 14.6-inch display and a gargantuan 11,500 mAh battery said to be on-board. Exynos or Snapdragon?...

Samsung didn’t refresh Galaxy Note trademark, does that mean what we think it means?

Samsung had already revealed that it won’t launch a Galaxy Note series smartphone this year. However, the company confirmed that a new Galaxy Note device could be coming next year. But what about the Galaxy Note lineup’s long-term plan? Well, it looks like the company has no interest in refreshing the lineup. Our friends at GalaxyClub have managed to dig up information related to Samsung’s renewed...

Galaxy A41 finally gets the August 2021 security update

Samsung started releasing the August 2021 security update in the last week of July, and most Galaxy smartphones and tablets have already received the update. Now, the company has released the update to the Galaxy A41 as well. The new security update is currently rolling out in Russia, and it could become available in more markets over the next few days. The Galaxy A41 is getting a new software update with firmware version A415FXXU1CUH2. It includes...