Samsung will provide a big upgrade for the Nintendo Switch Pro

It’s been four years since the Nintendo Switch has been on the market. It has proven to be one of Nintendo’s best-selling consoles. So it goes without saying that a lot of people are looking forward to its successor.

Reports suggest that the successor will be called the Nintendo Switch Pro. It’s expected to be unveiled next month. The unveil is likely going to confirm that Samsung has provided a big upgrade for Nintendo’s next console.

Next Nintendo Switch to feature a Samsung OLED display

There have been several reports over the past few months about Samsung supplying OLED panels for the next Nintendo Switch. An OLED panel would significantly improve the gaming experience in handheld mode.

The console currently features a 6.2-inch 1280×720 pixel resolution LCD display. With Samsung making the best OLED panels in the business, the Switch Pro will certainly provide an elevated handheld gaming experience.

It’s not only the panel technology that’s changing. The new Nintendo Switch is apparently going from a 6.2-inch display to a 7-inch Samsung OLED. However, it’s believed that the current 720p resolution will be maintained to not reduce the battery life.

Nintendo will obviously be making some other improvements under the hood. There’s also talk of an improved graphics chip that may enable 4K gaming when the console is docked and paired with a TV.

Bloomberg is reporting that the tentatively named Nintendo Switch Pro will be unveiled before the E3 gaming convention that takes place in mid-June.

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Latest Galaxy S21 update brings the June 2021 security patch

Samsung is now very quick to release new security patches. We often see the company releasing next month’s patch even before we roll into the new month. That’s exactly what has happened today. The company is now rolling out the June 2021 security patch for the Galaxy S21 lineup.

The rollout has only just started. This means that it’s only available over-the-air in select countries for now. However, it won’t be long before the latest Galaxy S21 update is out for all markets.

Galaxy S21 lineup gets the June 2021 security patch

Samsung is rolling out firmware version G991NKSU3AUE8, G996NKSU3AUE8, and G998NKSU3AUE8 for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and the Galaxy S21 Ultra respectively. The new firmware is currently out in South Korea only.

The latest Galaxy S21 firmware update is currently rolling out over-the-air. The contents of next month’s security patch haven’t been detailed right now. We should expect that to happen in the first few months of June. That’s also when Google will release information about what it has patched in this release.

One should obviously not expect much in the way of new futures from this firmware update. Samsung’s 2021 flagships are running the latest version of its One UI custom skin. They already have all of the latest software features that Samsung has to offer.

Expect your Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ or Galaxy S21 Ultra to get the latest patch in the coming days.

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Samsung Display wants to keep making LCD panels for now

Due to declining demand for LCD panels and rising competition from Chinese display makers, Samsung Display was reportedly thinking about getting out of the LCD business altogether.

Earlier reports had revealed that Samsung Display wanted to stop all LCD production by the end of 2020. However, it had postponed its plans at the request of Samsung Electronics for some time. It appears now that the company will continue making LCD panels for the foreseeable future.

Rising demand keeps Samsung Display interested

Samsung Electronics had made the request as it saw an increase in demand for monitors and TVs. The demand was primarily driven by people having to spend more time indoors due to the pandemic. Had Samsung Display stopped making the panels, Samsung Electronics would have had to source them from LG.

Samsung Display will thus continue to supply LCD panels now. The company’s CEO Joo-sun Choi has sent an email to executives confirming that Samsung Display is considering extending the production of large LCD panels by the end of next year.

Last year’s increase in demand also caused an increase in panel prices. Having to source them from outside the conglomerate would have likely cost Samsung Electronics more. By retaining its integrated supply chain, it can cater to that demand more effectively.

“We are considering a plan to continue LCD production until next year, considering the company’s profits first and reflecting the market conditions,” said a Samsung Display official.

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Galaxy A32 5G now more secure as it gets May 2021 security update

The 5G variant of the Galaxy A32 is making the jump to the May 2021 security patch with the release of the latest update. This particular update is rolling out to the Galaxy A32 5G in Vietnam and Thailand and, apart from the latest security fixes, should include other changes and improvements as well, but the lack of a changelog at this time means we don’t know what they are.

What we do know is what the May 2021 security patch has to offer. It brings fixes for three critical vulnerabilities in the core Android OS and fixes for 23 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures items, which are exploits that affect only Galaxy devices. The details for these vulnerabilities are a little too technical, but the fixes included in the May patch should make a number of Samsung apps, such as S Secure and Secure Folder, more, well, secure.

As for the Galaxy A32’s LTE variant, it should also be getting the May update soon as well, despite the number of hardware differences between the LTE and 5G Galaxy A32 models. The A32 5G’s update is currently available in Vietnam and Thailand, and owners of the device in those countries should be able to update their phones by going into its settings, navigating to Software update, and selecting Download and install. The latest firmware is also available in our archive for manual installation using a Windows PC.

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Galaxy A30s Android 11 certification means the update is close

Samsung has already updated the Galaxy A30 to Android 11 and One UI 3.1, but what about the Galaxy A30s, its slightly costlier cousin? Well, the wait for Galaxy A30s owners just got a lot shorter, as the device has been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance running Android 11 this week.

The Galaxy A30’s Android 11-based Wi-Fi certification and the actual release of the update happened two weeks apart, so the Galaxy A30’s could get its next major firmware update by mid-June. That’s just an assumption, though. Samsung’s official roadmap pegs the A30s’ Android 11 update for a release in August in many markets, and while the company has a good track record of handily beating those deadlines, it’s still best not to get too excited just yet if you own a Galaxy A30s.

You should also be prepared for the fact that Android 11 will be the final big OS upgrade for your phone. No non-flagship Galaxy phone from 2019 is eligible for Samsung’s promise of three generations of Android and One UI updates. In fact, the list of A series devices that are eligible is pretty short at the moment, so the Galaxy A30s (and Galaxy A30) isn’t the only phone that is missing out.

We will let you know once the Android 11 and One UI 3.x update is released for the Galaxy A30s, so be sure to keep checking back!

Thanks for the tip, Amin!

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Galaxy A22 5G could debut for less than 200 euros

The next device that’s expected to be a part of Samsung’s endgame of making 5G phones as economical as possible is the Galaxy A22 5G, which we have learned a lot about these past few weeks. Well, now we are learning just how economical the A22 5G might be. A Finnish retailer has listed the phone for €185 without VAT, which means the final price could be around €199 once the appropriate taxes have been added.

Nothing is official at this time, but if that pricing turns out to be the real deal, the Galaxy A22 5G could see some traction in the market. Of course, whether or not 5G support is something many customers are looking for is up for debate, but for those who are, a sub-€200 price tag could be enticing. Well, at least if 5G is all they care about, as Samsung’s affordable 5G phones make too many compromises for that affordability tag.

The Galaxy A22 5G is expected to be quite run-of-the-mill, with the main attractions being the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor and a 5,000 mAh battery. Other specs should include a 6.4-inch Full HD+ LCD display, 4 gigs of RAM, a 48MP main camera flanked by 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro and depth sensors, possibly a 13MP front camera, 15W fast charging, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. A 4G variant is in the works as well, but with somewhat different specs.

The Galaxy A22 5G could be available in at least four colors: black, light green, purple, and white. A violet version might exist as well. The retailer mentions an approximate release date of June 10th, so an official launch should be right around the corner.

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[Updated] 7 reasons why Samsung Internet is the best mobile browser

Samsung Internet has grown to become the browser of choice for many Galaxy smartphone and tablet owners. Samsung Internet used to be considered an unnecessary addition to Samsung’s proprietary Android skin by many users, but in time, the app continued increasing in popularity as it kept receiving new feature updates.

At present, Samsung Internet is one of the best and most complete mobile browsers thanks to the dozens of feature updates it received throughout the years. And today, we’re taking a closer look at some of the features that arguably make Samsung Internet the best mobile browser there is.

7 reasons why Samsung Internet is the best mobile browser

1. Easy access to ad blockers

There are valid arguments to be made both for and against the use of ad blockers, but if you use them on your mobile device then Samsung Internet is your best ally. Other popular browsers like Chrome offer ad blocking options as well, but Samsung Internet makes the process a whole lot easier.

Samsung Internet comes with a dedicated Ad blockers menu that lists a handful of popular ad blockers to choose from and download. The list includes Adblock Fast, Adblock Plus, AdClear, AdGuard and more.

To activate ad blockers in Samsung Internet: Tap the menu button, go to ‘Ad blockers,’ and select the ad blocking app you want to download and attach to Samsung Internet.

2. [UPDATED] Block unwanted webpages

Note: this section was updated to include new instructions and screenshots that reflect recent UI changes in Samsung Internet.

The Block unwanted webpages feature prevents websites from taking the user to another website they didn’t visit whenever they press/swipe the back button. The button can become unresponsive whenever a website ‘hijacks’ it and it can be a real annoyance when browsing.

Features similar to Samsung’s block unwanted webpages exist in other browsers including Google Chrome, but the whole process works seamlessly in Samsung Internet compared to other browsers. It simply works, and it won’t get in your way.

To enable Block unwanted webpages: Go to the browser’s ‘Settings’ menu, access ‘Privacy and Security,’ and enable ‘Block backwards redirections.’

3. A password-protected Secret mode

Like many other browsers, Samsung Internet comes with a Secret mode, which is the equivalent of Google’s Incognito mode. It’s a privacy feature that lets users run an instance of the browser separate from the user’s data.

Samsung Internet’s Secret mode improves upon the concept of privacy even further. The browser comes with an option that lets you block access to Secret mode through a password as well as the fingerprint scanner and/or the phone’s face recognition capabilities.

To enable password-protected Secret mode: Open the browser’s settings, access ‘Privacy and Security,’ then scroll down to and select ‘Secret mode settings.’

4. Video assistant

Samsung Internet comes with a built-in Video assistant, which is essentially a set of floating playback buttons for online videos, regardless of the website they’re on.

Different websites use different video players that may or may not have different playback controls, so the Video assistant simplifies the user experience by offering a single layout for online video players.

To enable the Video assistant in Samsung Internet: Open the ‘Settings’ page, access ‘Useful Features’ and enable the ‘Video assistant’ toggle.

5. [UPDATED] Smart Anti-tracking for Secret mode

Note: this section was updated to include new instructions and screenshots that reflect recent UI changes in Samsung Internet.

Anti tracking is nothing new. It’s a privacy and security feature that allows the phone to automatically remove tracking cookies, but once again, Samsung Internet pushes the concept even further.

Samsung’s Smart anti-tracking works in Secret mode for extra-strong protection. The only downside is that it may prevent some websites from working correctly, but that’s a small price to pay if you’re looking for the highest level of privacy out-of-the-box.

To enable Smart Anti-tracking for Secret mode: Go to ‘Privacy and Security’ inside the browser’s settings menu, tap ‘Smart anti-tracking’ and select ‘Secret mode only’ from the drop-down list.

6. Lots of customization options

Samsung Internet might be one of the most customizable mobile browser on the market, and this goes beyond plugins. Out of the box, Samsung Internet offers many ways in which you can make the browsing experience your own.

The browser’s main menu can be extensively customized by adding or removing features, similar to how Samsung’s quick settings menu works. Users can choose to show or hide the status bar, enable or disable zooming on pages, customize the font size on websites, and even move the scroll bar from the right side of the screen to the left, or remove it completely. The Go to top and QR code scanner buttons can also be hidden.

To customize the appearance of Samsung Internet, open the main settings menu and access ‘Appearance’ where you will find most customization options. Additional options for the scroll bar, the ‘Go to top’ button, and the QR code scanner can be found under the ‘Useful Features’ category in the main settings screen.

7. Smooth scrolling and great performance

Even though Samsung Internet is packed with features, the browser’s performance doesn’t suffer. It might not be the fastest browser when it comes to loading pages, but the overall experience is great.

Scrolling on Samsung Internet is arguably smoother than it is on other browsers — including Chrome — and yes, this is true even for Galaxy devices that are equipped with 60Hz displays.

Of course, performance will differ from one smartphone model to another, but if we’re talking about the same device running different browsers, chances are that Samsung Internet won’t let down in terms of speed and responsiveness.

Samsung Internet keeps getting better

Samsung Internet has grown a lot over the past half a decade to the point where it can arguably be your main and only mobile browser. It’s still lacking in some areas, as its poor cross-device syncing capability remains one of its biggest shortcomings. However, it still is a great option and it keeps getting better.

Samsung Internet version 14 is now in beta and will soon be released to the public. The new version introduces an enhanced Smart anti-tracking tool, a redesigned Security control panel, and additional features to improve multitasking on devices with large and/or foldable displays.

Assuming you’re a Samsung Internet user, what are some of your favorite features? Leave a comment below. And if Samsung’s browser hasn’t won you over yet, what are the must-have features that would convince you to switch sides?

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