Galaxy smartphones with UWB can be used as digital car keys for Genesis GV60

Samsung had revealed earlier this year that it is working with automobile brands to allow consumers to unlock their cars using UWB-equipped Galaxy smartphones. It looks like the first integration of the Digital Car Key feature is going live with the Genesis GV60 electric car that was released this week. The South Korean firm has announced that Galaxy smartphones equipped with both NFC and UWB can...

Why the Galaxy Watch 4 series launch is the greatest yet, at least in USA

Samsung got a lot of things right with the Galaxy Watch 4 series. Switching from Tizen to Wear OS appears to have worked in the series’ favor, and the new Exynos W920 chipset is better than the previous solution. The design was further improved, and speaking of which, one of my favorite things about the new Galaxy Watch 4 series is that it’s available in more design combinations than ever before. The...

If this is how the Galaxy S22 Ultra looks like, Samsung needs to wake up

The Galaxy S22 series is rumored to consist of at least three models, the best of which might have a dedicated S Pen slot and other Note-like design elements. Early renders depicting what could be the Galaxy S22 Ultra emerged a few days ago, and all the promising bits and pieces aside (such as the S Pen slot and uniform metallic frame), I think it’s safe to say that most of us hate the purported camera housing design. On one hand, early unofficial...

Samsung gets Vanilla Ice to remix ‘Ice, Ice Baby’ for a new eco campaign

If you grew up in the ’80s or early ’90s, you already know that there are plenty of things in this world to remind you of your past teenage years and young adulthood. And if you get your kicks from walking down memory lane, Samsung’s latest campaign featuring Vanilla Ice might just teleport you all the way back to 1990. Yes, you read that right. Vanilla Ice — the rapper — is back with a remix on the famous single “Ice, Ice Baby.” And in case you...

Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 get October 2021 security update in Korea

The Galaxy S21 series was the first to receive the October 2021 security patch earlier this week, and now, Samsung is rolling out a similar firmware update for its new range of foldable flagships, including the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3. The new firmware update is rolling out for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 in South Korea, but we suspect that Samsung’s new foldable phones...

Galaxy A33 in the works as sequel to the slow and laggy Galaxy A32

Chip shortages may be making things difficult for smartphone manufacturers, but Samsung isn’t letting anything get in the way of releasing as many new budget and mid-range phones as possible. For 2022, Samsung is working on making 5G more affordable with the Galaxy A13 5G, and it’s now been revealed that the company is also developing the Galaxy A33. That’s pretty much it for what we currently know about the phone. There’s no information on its specs,...

Samsung might be fined €39 million for illegally inflating TV prices

If you purchased a Samsung TV in the Netherlands between 2013 and 2018, you might have paid extra because of Samsung’s influence on local retailers. The ACM (Authority for Consumers & Markets) recently led an investigation on Samsung and determined that the company used unfair practices to pressure shopkeepers to raise prices. The ACM gave Samsung Electronics a fine of more than €39 million following the investigation. But according to De Telegraaf,...

Carrier and unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 3 units get September 2021 security update in the US

Earlier this month, Samsung had released the September 2021 security update to the international version of the Galaxy Z Fold 3. The carrier-locked and unlocked variants of the foldable smartphone have now started getting the update in the US. Almost all carriers have released the new security update to the South Korean firm’s latest foldable phone. The carrier-locked version of the Galaxy Z Fold...

Samsung’s China shift is bleeding its Korean suppliers dry

Samsung’s adoption of multi-camera systems for smartphones a few years ago didn’t seem to have helped local lens suppliers much. In fact, the opposite happened, and rival companies from China have been thriving on the back of Samsung’s orders for a few years. Meanwhile, lens suppliers in South Korea were all in the red last year, and Haesung Optics stopped producing lens modules altogether earlier this month. Sekonix reportedly was the only domestic...

SamMobile Weekly Giveaway: Get your hands on the Galaxy Buds Live!

We have the Galaxy Buds Live on offer in our latest SamMobile Weekly Giveaway. It remains one of the best Samsung earbuds in 2021 and with good reason. We mentioned in our Galaxy Buds Live review that comfort is one of the biggest selling points of these earbuds. The unique design allows for a very comfortable listening experience. The Galaxy Buds Live also happen to be the first Samsung earbuds to support Active Noise Cancellation. SamMobile members...

[Result] SamMobile Weekly Giveaway: It’s your chance to win a Galaxy Fit 2!

Need a little help with your workouts? Samsung’s Galaxy Fit 2 is just the perfect device for you. It’s up for grabs in our latest SamMobile Weekly Giveaway. In addition to the many advanced tracking features that the Galaxy Fit 2 offers, the device can even automatically detect five different activities. There’s even sleep tracking functionality. A single charge is enough to make the device last for up to 15 days. Simply follow the steps mentioned...

Galaxy S22 has the same battery supplier as the Galaxy Note 7

What comes to your mind when someone mentions the Galaxy Note 7? It’s probably the device’s flawed battery that was a fire hazard. The battery was the entire reason why Samsung had to discontinue the Galaxy Note 7 weeks after it was released. Samsung reevaluated its battery supply chain after the incident. It ceased all business with a Chinese supplier that supplied a chunk of those batteries. That same supplier has gradually been brought back into...

Samsung and Apple have canceled their OLED iPad project

There have been multiple rumors about an OLED iPad being released next year. Apple was reportedly working with Samsung on the OLED panel for the tablet. That was hardly surprising as Samsung’s is the dominant supplier of OLED displays. However, it appears that there has been a change of plan. The latest reports suggest that Apple and Samsung have given up on this project for now. This means that there probably won’t be an OLED iPad next year. Apple...

Galaxy Z Flip 3’s biggest advantage could soon be killed by Huawei

Back in 2019, it felt that the only company that could go toe-to-toe with Samsung in the foldables market was Huawei. Samsung was showing off the first Galaxy Z Fold at the event. Not far from its booth, Huawei had the Mate X foldable on display. A lot changed in the coming months. Huawei’s troubles with the US government dented its ability to compete. It even had trouble securing vital components made by its suppliers that needed to seek US approval....

Galaxy S22 battery capacity confirmed, get ready for disappointment

The Galaxy S22 series could be unveiled in January 2022. However, months ahead of its release, the phone’s design and almost all of its specifications have been leaked. The Galaxy S22’s battery capacity was reported two weeks ago, and now, the battery capacity has been confirmed. A Samsung battery with model number EB-BS901ABY has been certified by the South Korean certification agency. Going by its...

Samsung has almost finalized its $17 billion semiconductor plant in Austin

Based on what we know so far, Samsung’s expansion plans in the United States are still all over the place. Rumour had it that Samsung was looking at multiple locations for its $17 billion plant. Now a new report from Reuters tells us that the company has zeroed in on Texas. Sources familiar with the matter have told the news agency that Samsung is ‘close’ to finalizing the deal with local authorities. Looks like Samsung might announce its decision...

Second Galaxy S21 One UI 4.0 beta could come next week

Samsung was pretty quick with rolling out the Android 12 and One UI 4.0 beta program for the Galaxy S21 series. While the Galaxy S20’s One UI 3.0 beta program kicked off in early October last year, the One UI 4.0 beta for the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra was released mid-September. However, Samsung is taking its sweet time with releasing newer One UI 4.0 beta builds, and the second one may not...

South Koreans can now register to buy the Galaxy Watch 4 Thom Browne Edition

Samsung had unveiled Thom Browne Edition variants of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in August. Both smartphones come bundled with the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Thom Browne Edition. Last week, the company revealed a standalone version of the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Thom Browne Edition in Korea. Now, registrations to buy the smartwatch have opened. South Korean users can now register themselves...

Samsung’s budget Galaxy A03 passes the FCC with 5,000 mAh battery

Samsung’s got another entry-level Galaxy A series phone in the works. It’s possibly going to be called the Galaxy A03, and it’s now taken a step closer to an official launch by grabbing certification from the FCC. The FCC certification gives us a basic outline of the A03’s design and mentions a 5,000 mAh battery, along with the usual details on its network connectivity (there’s no 5G, in case you’re wondering). 5,000 mAh batteries are pretty standard...

Samsung is getting rid of evidence of the Galaxy S21 FE’s existence

The Galaxy S21 FE release has become the biggest “will it, won’t it?” question for fans. It was initially expected that this handset would arrive in August. That didn’t happen. September was then the predicted timeframe. That didn’t happen either. Despite multiple signs pointing to an impending launch, it seems that the Galaxy S21 FE might never see the light of day. Samsung is even getting rid of the evidence now, making it seem like the Galaxy...

Samsung’s newest rehashed smartphone is now official in India

Samsung has launched the Galaxy F42 5G in India. The mid-range smartphone is a rehashed Galaxy A22 5G and features a big display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a triple-camera setup at the rear. It supports 12 5G bands and comes in two memory configurations: 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. It is available in Matte Aqua & Matte Black colorways. The 6GB RAM version of the...