[List] Galaxy devices that have received Android 11/One UI 3.0 update

Only four months after officially announcing the One UI 3.0 update, Samsung already brought its custom Android 11 implementation to quite a few of its Galaxy devices. At least compared to the pace of its Android 10-based One UI 2.x deployment efforts which have been ongoing until this very month. And assuming we’re counting Android 11 beta builds, which we are.

As Samsung is expected to begin ramping up the development and release of various One UI 3.0 iterations, this is a fine time for us to start keeping detailed tabs on that endeavor. This would primarily constitute tracking the exact lineups and models that have already been updated, as well as the order in which that happened.

We will be updating this list on a regular basis, so feel free to bookmark it if you’re eager to embrace Samsung’s latest mobile OS ASAP. Our definition of that term is about to change soon, anyway, seeing how the One UI 3.1 update is right around the corner.

In case your device isn’t on the following list just yet, here is when you can expect the Android 11 party to start on your end. Keep in mind that releases usually take at least several weeks before going fully global, with the possible exception of Samsung’s foldable smartphones.

With that said, you can download the latest system images from our firmware archives almost as soon as Samsung makes them available.

Galaxy devices that have received Android 11/One UI 3.x update

• Galaxy S10 series (still in beta)
• Galaxy Z Fold 2 (still in beta)
• Galaxy S20 series
• Galaxy Note 20 series
• Galaxy Note 10 series (still in beta)

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Amazing or what? Samsung swoops CES 2021 with 44 innovation awards

Samsung just had an astonishingly dominant showing at CES Awards 2021, having secured no fewer than 44 honors spanning a wide variety of product categories. Four of which happen to fall under the “Best of Innovation” category, the most prestigious accolade tier given out by the CES expert panels. Its TV and Samsung units are responsible for the majority of the awards, winning 16 and 11 honors, respectively.

Meanwhile, Samsung is also celebrating nine awards for innovations in home appliances, as well as a handful of such wins for its pioneering semiconductors (4), audio products (3), and monitors. Well, one monitor, that is. The next iteration of the actual show is taking place from January 11th through to the 14th. And in case you haven’t heard already, CES will be online-only this time around, for obvious reasons.

Is this reason enough for optimism about Samsung’s 2021 plans?

All of Samsung’s submissions to CES Awards 2021 were made under the theme of “Better Normal for All.” The spotlight winners were the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G and Galaxy Buds+ BTS Edition, both of which received the aforementioned innovation accolades, among others.

The company is understandably using this success to reiterate grand ambitions for 2021 and beyond, though CES alone probably isn’t enough of a reason for fans to get excited about the immediate future. Granted, Samsung opening up on how the Galaxy S21 series is becoming more like the Galaxy Note range is at least a start.

To date, the tech giant managed to outmatch this impressive double-digit haul only once. In case you don’t remember, the company was celebrating 46 CES awards just over a year ago. And that feat hardly proved indicative of Samsung’s consumer electronics achievements in the following year.

Sure, the lockdowns and all the related craziness certainly haven’t helped propel many product sales. The one notable exception here being pandemic-boosted 4K TVs, believe it or not. But on the whole, Samsung’s product innovation hardly impressed throughout this year. At least relative to recent times, so we can’t be certain this isn’t a repeat of CES 2020 just yet.

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Amazon’s Luna cloud gaming service supports these Samsung smartphones

Samsung’s smartphones already have access to Google’s Stadia, Microsoft’s Project xCloud, and Nvidia GeForce Now cloud gaming services. Now, they will gain access to Amazon’s newly-announced Luna cloud gaming service. Amazon has finally revealed when users can get access to its cloud gaming service.

Amazon has announced that users can start using its Luna cloud gaming service starting today via the Early Access program. Samsung’s high-end smartphones from 2019 and 2020, including the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20, and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, are compatible with Luna. The company will likely extend support for more Galaxy devices in the future.

You need to note that you need to have a gaming controller if you want to access Luna on your compatible Galaxy device. Luna currently supports Amazon’s own Luna controller, Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless Controller, Razer’s Kishi, and Sony’s DualShock 4. You need to access Luna’s website to sign up for the service’s early access program, log in to the service, configure the settings, and then launch Luna as a web app to start gaming on your Galaxy device.

Have you tried any of the cloud gaming services on your Galaxy device? How has your experience been? Let us known in the comments section below.

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Galaxy Note fans, rejoice: The Note lineup lives on in 2021

It has long been rumored that Samsung might eventually kill the Galaxy Note lineup. Recent reports had claimed that the South Korean firm could discontinue the Galaxy Note series as soon as next year, especially after it was revealed that the Galaxy S21 Ultra would feature S Pen compatibility. However, Samsung has put those rumors to an end by claiming that it is not discontinuing the Galaxy Note series anytime soon.

According to Yonhap News, a Samsung official has revealed on the condition of anonymity that the company is “preparing to release the next Galaxy Note series next year.” TM Roh, Samsung’s mobile business chief, had hinted in an editorial that the company is bringing support for the S Pen to the Galaxy S21 Ultra. And after reading the editorial, many had assumed that it meant the discontinuation of the Galaxy Note series. However, a company’s official said, “Roh’s message does not mean that the Galaxy Note series will be discontinued.”

There have been conflicting reports about the future of the Galaxy Note lineup. Reuters had claimed that Samsung has no plans to release the next-generation Galaxy Note in 2021, but ET News claimed that the company might release one last Galaxy Note series before merging it into the Galaxy S series. However, we now know that there is a new Galaxy Note lineup planned for next year. We still don’t know the company’s long-term plans, though.

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New leaks hint at Galaxy Buds Pro’s specs, battery, and possible pricing

The Galaxy Buds Pro will be Samsung’s highest-end truly wireless earphones and they will be unveiled next month alongside the Galaxy S21. Their design and color variants have already been leaked over the past couple of weeks, but the rest of the specifications and features weren’t revealed. The Galaxy Buds Pro have now received a new certification, revealing some of its specs.

Going by the Galaxy Buds Pro’s FCC certification, the truly wireless earphones bear model number SM-R190 and they feature Bluetooth 5.1. If you remember, older truly wireless earbuds from Samsung use Bluetooth 5.0, which means that the upcoming earbuds will offer a stronger and more reliable wireless connection when connected to your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Bluetooth 5.1 also brings directionality to the equation, which means they could work more reliably with SmartThings Find.

Samsung has equipped its upcoming wireless earbuds’ case with a 500mAh battery and a 60mAh battery in the earbuds. It means that the earbuds could last longer than the Galaxy Buds+ or almost as long when ANC is turned on. Yes, as reported earlier, the Galaxy Buds Pro feature active noise cancellation. Leaked schematics of the earbuds’ case show that it has a USB Type-C port for charging. They will be available in three colors: black, silver, and violet.

Previously leaked images of the earbuds show that they have a Galaxy Buds Live-like rounded square case. However, the earbuds have an in-ear canal design for effective noise isolation. Qi wireless charging is also expected to be present. It is being reported that Samsung will price them at $199, which is higher than the Galaxy Buds Live, but still manages to undercut the $249 AirPods Pro.

 

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Samsung could supply OLED screens for one more Apple product

Samsung has been supplying OLED screens to Apple for a few years now. These display panels are used in Apple Watches and iPhones. It is now being reported that Apple could tap into Samsung Display’s supply chain to source OLED panels for the upcoming iPads.

According to a new report from South Korean media, Apple has decided to shift from LCDs to OLED displays for some of its iPad models. The Cupertino-based tech giant has reportedly requested Samsung Display and LG Display to make hybrid OLED panels for next-generation iPads. Samsung will start supplying OLED panels to Apple for iPads starting 2022.

The hybrid OLED panels in question are supposedly thinner than normal OLED panels as they use a combination of flexible and rigid OLED technologies. These panels use rigid glass as a TFT (Thin Film Transistor) substrate and have a TFE (Thin Film Encapsulation) protection. Samsung Display reportedly calls such panels ‘Ultra Thin’ (UT) panels. A Samsung employee said that the company has already started making preparations for the equipment and facilities to manufacture hybrid OLED panels for Apple.

It will be the first time that Apple will use an OLED screen on an iPad. It has long been rumored that the company will switch to MicroLED technology for the iPad in 2021. However, the company may use OLED screens on high-end models and MicroLED screens on mid-range models. Even Samsung is using MicroLED panels for its next-generation TVs.

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First official Galaxy S21 leaked press render reveals wallpaper and more

It’s almost as if not one day is passing by without the Galaxy S21 leaking one way or another, and today the Galaxy S21 5G is back in the headlines thanks to another leaked image. This time it’s not a CAD render made by fans but an outright official press render of the Galaxy S21 5G viewed from the front (seen above).

This is the first official press render to hit the web, which only serves to remind us that the Galaxy S21 series is only a few weeks away from its debut. The render, courtesy of @evleaks via Voice, doesn’t reveal anything we didn’t already know about the about the phone’s exterior. And because there’s no view of the back panel, the most interesting design element, i.e., the new camera bump, is not visible. At least not yet.

We suspect that more official press renders will be leaked sooner rather than later, so stay tuned if you don’t want to miss out on the hype. As for the Galaxy S21 5G render at hand, it reveals the usual Infinity-O display with a selfie cutout in the center, as well as a very thin speaker grille at the top, physical buttons mounted on the right edge of the phone, and relatively slim bezels all around.

The official press render might also be giving us a sneak preview on Samsung’s design for its upcoming Galaxy S21 wallpapers. They, too, are likely to leak ahead of the phone’s January 14 unveiling so stick around and we’ll keep you up to speed.

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