We go hands-on with the third Galaxy S21 One UI 4.0 beta update

The third Galaxy S21 One UI 4.0 beta update rolled out in all beta-participant countries earlier today. We went hands-on with the latest beta build, and we have a new hands-on video for you at SamMobile TV. Although Samsung’s latest release doesn’t bring extensive changes compared to what we got before, it tightens up the UI in anticipation of the final release. A few bugs that came to light in the previous beta updates are supposed to be gone,...

T-Mobile will buy these Galaxy phones for you just for switching networks

T-Mobile announced a new limited-time campaign today, wherein it’s willing to pay off the Samsung smartphone you bought from another carrier if you decide to switch networks. T-Mobile will cover your current device payment plan with a virtual prepaid card worth up to $1,000 if you switch networks, and the offer is available for up to 5 lines. Eligible Samsung devices include the Galaxy S8, S9, S10, and Galaxy S20 series. In addition, the offer applies...

All signs point at Samsung preparing One UI 4.0 for public release soon

As you likely heard by now, the third Android 12-based One UI 4.0 beta update is now rolling out to beta testers in more countries. The latest release addresses some bugs and issues but isn’t as feature-rich as the first beta build. This might sound disappointing at first, but in reality, it suggests that Samsung’s beta firmware for the Galaxy S21 series is almost ready for a public release. In fact,...

Galaxy Tab S8 design looks sleek from all angles in first high-res renders

We didn’t get any new phones or tablets at the latest Galaxy Unpacked 2 event, but even so, Samsung is working on a handful of new mobile devices that should be coming to the market in the following months. The Galaxy Tab S8 flagship tablet is one of them, and it was recently imagined in high-quality renders for the first time (via @OnLeaks / Zouton). Check out the gallery below for a closer look. The...

Third Galaxy S21 One UI 4.0 beta update is out now in more countries

Samsung began seeding the third One UI 4.0 beta update in South Korea earlier this week. Today, it looks like the company went ahead and released the same update in more markets where the Android 12 beta program is open to Galaxy S21 users. This is the third Android 12-based One UI 4.0 beta firmware Samsung has released this year, though, in some markets that have skipped the first One UI 4.0 beta,...

Amazon lets you save big on Samsung mobile tech with new daily deal

Today and only today, Amazon customers in the USA have an opportunity to buy a wide range of Samsung products at great discounts. For the next ~19 hours, Amazon is dropping hundreds of dollars off Samsung soundbars, wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Chromebook 4, the Galaxy Watch 4, as well as the Galaxy S21+. Essentially, Amazon allows prospective buyers to equip themselves with Samsung wearables, laptops, and smartphones at significant discounts. Even...

Samsung Galaxy A53 color variants revealed by new leak

Given that the Galaxy A52s is still hot off the presses, it is a tad too early to talk about its successor, the Galaxy A53. A previous report told us that it would recycle the main camera module of its predecessor, but not much else. Now, the same source, Galaxyclub.nl, has shed some more light on what the Galaxy A53 could have in store for us. It seems that the Galaxy A53 will be available in a total of four colour variants: black, white, light...

Galaxy A31 gets the October 2021 security update

The Galaxy A31, which usually gets one security update every quarter, is now getting access to the October 2021 security patch. The latest software update, which comes with firmware version A315GDXS1CUJ4, is currently rolling out in several Latin American markets. The update has been released in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. According to Samsung, the new...

Carrier-locked Galaxy Note 10 gets October 2021 security update in the US

Samsung released the October 2021 security update to the Galaxy Note 10 series earlier this month. Three days ago, the unlocked variants of the smartphones started getting the security update in the US. Now, the carrier-locked units of Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ have started getting it. The latest update for the carrier-locked variants of the Galaxy Note 10 and the Galaxy Note 10+ comes with...

Samsung to build its first EV battery plant in the US

Following the rumors from earlier this week, Samsung has announced that it will enter the North American EV battery space by building its first battery plant in the US. The company has signed a joint venture with carmaker Stellantis for its upcoming battery plant. Samsung SDI will finally be able to better compete with its local rivals LG Energy and SK On in the US. Samsung SDI and Stellantis will begin producing battery cells and modules for electric...