You can now unlock your car with a Galaxy smartphone in South Korea

One of the less-talked-about features of the Galaxy S21 series is its ultra-wideband (UWB) chip. It opens up a lot of possibilities for object tracking and high-speed data transfer at short ranges. Earlier this year, Samsung promised that users would be able to unlock their cars with a combination of NFC and UWB technologies. Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra users in South Korea have received the functionality via the October security update which...

Samsung might be developing a solar-powered Galaxy Watch smartwatch

Samsung is considering using solar energy to power its Galaxy smartwatches. Or, more specifically, Samsung has been entertaining the idea of applying solar cells to a Galaxy Watch wrist strap for a couple of years now. A patent application filed all the way back in 2019 got discovered recently by LetsGoDigital after being published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on September...

Galaxy Buds Live and Buds Pro get new massive discounts in the US

Thanks to their unusual design, the Galaxy Buds Live remain some of the most unique wireless earbuds on the market, one year after their release. And now, the Galaxy Buds Live are available in the USA for the low price of $99 thanks to a new limited-time deal from Amazon. The Galaxy Buds Live can now be yours for only $99.99 after a 41% discount on the full retail price of $169.99. The 41% price...

Samsung uses 5G to boost network speeds in Seoul subways by 25 times

Samsung is working on speeding up Wi-Fi services in subways, and it recently demonstrated how 5G mmWave technology can boost legacy Wi-Fi network speeds in these environments. Samsung trialed the technology in parts of Seoul Metro, and more specifically, the test covered five stations in major downtown areas. Samsung used its 5GmmWave Compact Macro solution for the test, which was installed along the railways. The system achieved ~25x faster speeds...

Galaxy A52s 5G vs Galaxy M52 5G: Same raw power for a lower price

The Galaxy M52 5G was announced in India earlier today, and thanks to all the previous leaks, we already knew that it should share a few similarities with the Galaxy A52s 5G. And that’s a good thing, too, given that the Galaxy A52s is arguably the best mid-range smartphone of the year. So now that the Galaxy M52 5G is official, how does it actually compare to the Galaxy A52s 5G? Is it just another...

New Galaxy S22 Ultra renders show a different frame and camera design

The first Galaxy S22 Ultra renders based on leaked official information emerged last week, revealing what could be the upcoming flagship’s design. However, these first renders were created from loose bits of information, which means that the finer design detail could be inaccurate. Among many other things, the first Galaxy S22 Ultra renders revealed a design with a square footprint and an unusual...

Samsung Health update brings improved design and more gender options

The Samsung Health app is getting a new update that brings an improved UI design, more gender options, and some bug fixes. The update with version number 6.18.8.005 is currently rolling out via the Galaxy Store and the Google Play Store. This new update adds more gender options other than just Male and Female. Moreover, the app now presents all the user information such as their profile, weekly...

Galaxy Z Flip 3 survives durability test, gets a thumbs up from JerryRigEverything

Samsung’s foldable phones have come a long way in terms of durability compared to the first generation models. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 are the world’s first foldable smartphones with an IPX8 rating. They are also stronger and have a more robust hinge mechanism. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 recently went through a torturous durability test by JerryRigEverything and received a thumbs up. As usual, JerryRigEverything’s durability test...

Your WhatsApp may soon work across multiple Samsung devices

Most of us use multiple devices. Most of us also rely on WhatsApp for communicating with friends and family as well as to carry out business. What we haven’t been able to do is use the same account on multiple devices, at least not in the true sense of the word. WhatsApp only added support for multiple devices a few months back. Prior to that, your phone needed to be on and connected to the web, even...

Samsung has lost a chunk of its image sensor revenue share

Samsung is one of the leading suppliers of many smartphone components. The list includes batteries, displays, chipsets, RAM, image sensors and more. The components business makes up a big chunk of its earnings and profits every quarter. The company is expected to report one of its best quarterly profits yet in Q3 2021. Its semiconductor business is to thank for that. However, the company wasn’t able to sell as many image sensors as it has in the...

Galaxy M52 5G goes official in India

After unveiling the Galaxy M52 5G for the European market last week, Samsung has launched the smartphone in India. It is a cheaper alternative to the Galaxy A52s 5G that was launched in the country a few weeks ago. The Galaxy M52 5G features a bigger battery than the Galaxy A52s 5G but lacks an IP rating, OIS, stereo speakers, and the headphone jack. The Galaxy M52 5G is priced at INR 29,999, but...