Galaxy A52 picks up the October 2021 security update

The Galaxy A52 is one of the most essential phones for Samsung this year. It was released earlier this year and has enjoyed a good amount of success. No wonder Samsung released two more versions of it. Now, the Galaxy A52 has started getting a new security update from Samsung. Samsung has released a new software update to the Galaxy A52 in Ukraine. The update comes with firmware version A525FXXU4AUI3, and it includes the October 2021 security patch....

Samsung releases October 2021 security update to Galaxy S20 FE

Samsung started the rollout of its October 2021 security update in the last week of September. The Galaxy S21 was the first phone to get the update. Earlier this week, the new security update was released to the Galaxy S20 FE 5G, and the company is now rolling it out to the Galaxy S20 FE. The Galaxy S20 FE has started getting a new software update in Australia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It has firmware version G780GXXU3AUI3 and includes the...

70M people can’t be wrong, this is an app your Galaxy phone should have

Apps. They’re a dime a dozen. You could try out a different messaging app every day for a month and probably still have some left. There are only a few that really dominate the market, though. Two of them happen to be owned by Facebook: WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. Billions of people across the globe rely on these apps every single day. They use WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger to stay in touch with their loved ones. They use them to conduct business....

Samsung’s affordable tablets are under threat from Nokia

The low-cost tablet market is still sparsely populated thanks to the lack of interest from OEMs. Only the likes of Lenovo and Samsung have kept things fresh by launching affordably-priced options such as the Galaxy Tab A7 and Galaxy Tab A7 Lite. Now, Nokia has entered the playing field with its new Nokia T20. The Nokia T20 ships with a 10.4-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1,200 x 2,000 pixels and 400 nits peak brightness. Its noticeably thick...

Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 have just made history in South Korea

A few days ago, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 were about to cross an important milestone in South Korea. Both smartphones were about to cross 1 million sales in Samsung’s home base. Samsung has itself confirmed that both foldable have collectively crossed that number. Although there isn’t any word about how many units of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 were sold individually. However, the report does state that 70% of the same are...

Come see everything that’s new in Samsung’s One UI 4.0 beta 2

Samsung’s One UI 4.0 beta program is chugging along very nicely. Just yesterday, the company released the second beta firmware. It’s now gradually rolling out across all markets that are a part of this program. The company hasn’t just fixed bugs and made tweaks with the latest iteration. It has added a couple of interesting new features as well. Our latest video provides an in-depth look at everything that’s new in the One UI 4.0 beta 2. Beta 2 of...

International Galaxy S20 units start getting October 2021 security update

Samsung had released the October 2021 security update to South Korean Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 units last week. The company is now rolling out the software update to international units of the Galaxy S20 series smartphones. The new update is currently available in Germany, but more markets could get access to this update very soon. The Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and the Galaxy S20 Ultra have started...

SamMobile Weekly Giveaway: Your chance to win the Galaxy M21!

We have an amazing budget handset up for grabs as part of our latest SamMobile Weekly Giveaway. This is a great entry-level device with some decent specifications. You’ll find an Exynos 9611 chipset inside the Galaxy M21 coupled with 6GB of RAM. The handset also features a 6.4-inch display. There’s a 48MP primary camera paired with an 8MP ultra-wide and 5MP depth sensor. Our Galaxy M21 review offers an in-depth look at the capabilities of this device....

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G review: Sleek design, super performance

Hot on the heels of the Galaxy A52s 5G, which easily won the crown of Samsung’s best mid-range phone, the Galaxy M52 5G is here to offer some of the best A52s features at a lower price. The Galaxy M52 5G is the first M-series phone with a 120Hz refresh rate screen, and the other star attraction here is the Snapdragon 778G processor, which is currently among the most powerful mid-range chips out there. The...

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...

Unlocked Galaxy Z Flip 3, Galaxy Z Fold 3 get October security update in the US

After releasing the October 2021 security update to the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in South Korea, Samsung has released it to the unlocked units of the foldable smartphones in the US. The new update is now available on almost all carrier networks in the country. The new update for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 has firmware version F711U1UES2AUI5, while the Galaxy Z Fold 3’s newest update comes...

Samsung won’t release any new Galaxy Note 8 updates from now on

The Galaxy Note 8 was a very important device for Samsung. It had to reassure customers that Samsung’s Galaxy Note series was safe. Samsung had a point to prove with this device. It sent a message that the Galaxy Note lineup was here to stay. Samsung hit it out of the park with the Galaxy Note 8. The device did very well. It helped Samsung put the unfortunate episode of the exploding Galaxy Note 7 behind it. Now, the time has come for the Galaxy...

Galaxy Z Fold 3 makes Xiaomi rethink its foldable plans

Xiaomi is rethinking its foldable smartphone plans after the stellar reception of the Galaxy Z Fold 3. That, at least, is the latest word from the Far East. According to one well-known Xiaomi insider, the company is redesigning the Mi Mix Fold released earlier this year in direct response to the Galaxy Z Fold 3. An under-display camera, improved display refresh rates, and support for faster charging technology are just some of the enhancements Xiaomi...

Samsung Places will stop working on Galaxy devices running Android 12

A feature that many found quite useful is now on the way out. It has been confirmed today that Samsung Places will no longer be available on Galaxy smartphones running Android 12. Android 12 isn’t out yet for Samsung’s smartphones. The company is currently running the One UI 4.0 beta program. It has committed to releasing the Android 12-based One UI 4.0 for some devices before the end of this year. Older...

Exclusive: Galaxy S22 possibly delayed, Galaxy S21 FE to get quiet launch in January

The Galaxy S21 FE launch still remains a mystery. There’s more than enough evidence to suggest that this device exists. Samsung also had the pieces in place for a launch in October. It seems like the company has decided against it. Recent reports have suggested that the Galaxy S21 FE might have been cancelled altogether. It really wouldn’t make sense to launch it merely weeks before the Galaxy S22 series arrives. However, we hear that Samsung has...

Where are Samsung phones made? It’s not where you think

Samsung is the biggest smartphone vendor on the planet. Data from multiple industry trackers showed that the company shipped nearly 300 million units just last year. As you can probably imagine, a vast manufacturing network is required to pump out over a quarter of a billion devices every year. The company has factories in several countries across the globe. However, it doesn’t really make a difference...