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The Galaxy Note 20 duo may be the last Note devices for a while. (Source: NextPit)

Samsung may not release a Galaxy Note 22 next year either

Samsung chose to take a break from the Galaxy Note series this year, eschewing the Galaxy Note 21 in favor of the Galaxy ZFold 3 and ZFlip 3. Fans of the Note series have been looking forward to a comeback with the Galaxy Note 22 ...

Ricci Rox, 22 Aug 2021 22:41

One UI 3.1.1. will be available for non-foldables, just not as One UI 3.1.1. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung to deliver One UI 3.1.1 features to the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21 and Galaxy Note 20 series as another One UI 3.1 update

Recent Samsung flagship smartphones stand to benefit from One UI 3.1.1, albeit not with a revision change of their OS. Instead, Samsung will bring features from the new update to the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21 and Galaxy Note 20 serie...

Alex Alderson, 20 Aug 2021 16:32

The new Eco OLED flexible display in the Galaxy Z Fold3 is 25 percent more efficient. (Image: Samsung)

The new Galaxy Z Fold3 flexible Eco OLED display is 25 percent more efficient than before

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold3 is less than two weeks away from hitting customer hands. In the lead up to its availability, more details about its underlying technology continue to emerge.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 18 Aug 2021 11:11

The leaked Galaxy Z Fold3 pre-order 'Note Pack'. (Image: @_snoopytech_/Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 pre-order pack includes S-Pen Pro, case and charger suggesting the latter is not included

Samsung’s forthcoming Galaxy Z Fold3 will come with a pre-order ‘Note Pack’ in some countries. The latest tip suggests it will include the new S-Pen Pro and companion case as well as a charger. The latter inclusion suggests that S...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 Aug 2021 06:40

Mi Mix 4 concept renders. (Source: MyDrivers)

Mi Mix 4 tipped to join the ranks of the iPhone 12 and Galaxy S21 series with ultra-wideband support as it hits TENAA

MIUI code has revealed that an upcoming Xiaomi device, expected to be the Mi Mix 4, will offer ultra-wideband support. That device will be the first phone by Xiaomi to do so, joining an elite lineup consisting currently only of th...

Ricci Rox, 31 Jul 2021 08:45

LineageOS is a popular custom ROM for Android phones. (Image: LineageOS)

LineageOS 18.1 adds support for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy S10 series, Xiaomi Mi 10T and the Poco F2 Pro

LineageOS 18.1 has been made available for owners of Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S10 family of devices. The stock Android-like custom ROM will, however, only work with the Exynos variants of these devices at this stage, howe...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 31 Jul 2021 06:16

The Galaxy Z Fold3 will come with a special case accessory to house its optional S-Pen. (Image: 91mobiles)

This is how Samsung will integrate the S-Pen into the Galaxy Z Fold3 experience

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold3 will be the first in the series to support the company’s famous S-Pen. Up until now, however, it has been a mystery as to how Samsung had planned to integrate the S-Pen into the Fold3 experience. A fresh l...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Jul 2021 11:19

The official OnePlus India Twitter handle professed its love for Samsung hardware

OnePlus India accidentally sings praises of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra's S Pen

The official OnePlus India Twitter handle erroneously posted a Tweet about the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. It was promptly deleted, but eagle-eyed users managed to screenshot it. OnePlus seems to have taken the whole incident in...

Anil Ganti, 08 Jul 2021 17:57

Hefty July updates roll out to the Samsung Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series with camera improvements

Samsung is now rolling out the July security update to its 2020 flagship phones, the Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series. Phones in the two lineups get heavy OTAs weighing upwards of 800 MB, with the S20 series' listing camera improveme...

Ricci Rox, 06 Jul 2021 23:59

Samsung will provide up to five years of security patch updates for some devices. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung promises up to 5 years of security patch updates for some devices

Earlier this year, Samsung promised to provide up to four years of security patch updates for over 100 of its devices. Now, it has extended this to five years of support for some devices on its Enterprise Edition program, includin...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2021 17:44

One UI 3.1.1 will ship with One UI 3.1.1. (Source:Evan Blass)

No One UI 3.5: One UI 3.1.1 to debut on the Galaxy Z Fold 3, One UI 4.0 set to begin Galaxy S21 testing

Samsung released One UI 2.5 last year but will not continue with that pattern this year; instead eschewing One UI 3.5 in favor of One UI 3.1.1, with the upcoming skin version set to debut on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 in August. One UI 4...

Ricci Rox, 25 Jun 2021 14:17

The Galaxy S21 FE will adopt the same successful formula as last year's Galaxy S20 FE. (Image: @OnLeaks)

Galaxy S21 FE could be pushed back to late 2021 as chip shortages continue to bite

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 FE (Fan Edition) is one of the year’s most eagerly anticipated for fans of ‘flagship killer’ devices. Originally expected to debut at Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event expected on August 3, the device is no...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Jun 2021 12:31

Galaxy Fold 3 render based on rumors. (Image: @BenGeskin)

Samsung Unpacked August 3 event expected to see Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 and Galaxy Watch 4 series unveiled

Samsung’s next major Galaxy Unpacked event is tipped for August 3. The event is expected to see the unveiling of the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 and Galaxy Watch 4 series.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Jun 2021 10:55

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10. (Source: Business Today)

June security update now rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and S10 series

Samsung is continuing its habit of providing timely updates. The company sent out the June update to its current flagship phones last week and is now expanding the rollout to include its 2019 premium devices, the Galaxy S10 and No...

Ricci Rox, 11 Jun 2021 10:06

Galaxy Z Fold3: new leaks hint at a foldable flagship with even more bulk compared to its predecessor

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold2 sits at the bleeding edge of current consumer mobile tech thanks to its foldable display. However, this spec comes with a drawback: it is easily twice the depth of the average 'normal' smartphone when clos...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jun 2021 18:56

The new alleged evidence of the Note21's existence. (Source: Twitter)

Update | A "Samsung Store" leak re-ignites hopes for the Galaxy Note 21 series

A slew of leaks and rumors have purported to pronounce the Galaxy Note 21 series dead as of 2021. However, photos of what is claimed to be a piece of corporate art at a new physical Samsung store now dispute those claims. It incor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 May 2021 13:34

Samsung Display's tri-folding flexible AMOLED technology. (Image: Samsung)

Samsung Display heavily points to Samsung's next-generation foldables, rollables including rumored tri-fold in official images

Samsung Display has published several new images that heavily point to the next-generation foldable devices that will come from Samsung’s mobile division. The Display division released the shots ahead of the upcoming SID Display W...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 May 2021 05:47

The Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series now support a reduced version of Director's View. (Image source: PCWorld)

The Samsung Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series receive a new camera mode with their latest software updates

Samsung has added a new camera mode to the Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series. The company has called the mode 'Dual Recording', which is a stripped-back version of Director's View introduced with the Galaxy S21 series.

Alex Alderson, 12 May 2021 18:18

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 looks like it will feature S-Pen support. (Image: LetsGoDigital)

S-Pen support looks like it is headed to the Galaxy Z Flip 3 in addition to the Galaxy Z Fold 3

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 looks like it might be joining the Galaxy Z Fold 3 with S-Pen support. A recent trademark application for the Z Flip reveals that the device will include support for an electronic pen which is great news ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 May 2021 14:48

Rumor | The Samsung Galaxy A82 5G will have a quarterly security-patch upgrade schedule on its launch

Samsung launched the Galaxy Quantum 2 in its native South Korea recently, and is thought to rebrand it as the Galaxy A82 5G for the rest of the world. Despite its status as a new launch, a blog has dug up evidence that it will get...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 May 2021 20:06

The Samsung Galaxy S8. (Source: Atodomomento)

No more updates: Samsung ends software support for the Galaxy S8 and S8+

Four years after release, Samsung has finally turned off the hall lights for owners of the Galaxy S8 and S8+. The two smartphones are now to be considered legacy devices and will no longer receive any scheduled security updates fr...

Ricci Rox, 05 May 2021 16:24

Samsung applies for a new trademark. (Source: EUIPO)

A new Samsung trademark hints at improved durability in its next-gen smartphones

Samsung has reportedly applied to trademark the phrase "Armor Frame" in the EU, US and South Korea. Its new American IP application specifically indicates that it applies to smartphones, inviting speculation that it refers to a ne...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Apr 2021 17:14

The first render of the upcoming Galaxy S21 FE has leaked. (@OnLeaks/Voice)

The first Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Fan Edition) renders have surfaced

Steve Hemmerstoffer is at it again with an exclusive leak of the eagerly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. The Fan Edition variant of the Galaxy S21 is expected to debut in the coming months and should offer excellent bang-for-bu...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Apr 2021 03:29

Galaxy Buds Pro Adidas Originals Special Pack holds a lot of appeal. (Image: Samsung)

Samsung, Adidas team on Adidas Originals themed Galaxy Buds Pro

Samsung has unveiled a new limited edition pair of Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds. The new TWS earbuds have been designed in partnership with sports maker Adidas and are themed in their famous Adidas Originals branding and design languag...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Apr 2021 13:50

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE launch date may have been rescheduled to August 2021

Leaked roadmap suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could arrive earlier than anticipated

Renowned leaker Even Blass has posted Samsung's product release schedule for 2021. It says that new Chromebooks and Galaxybooks are slated to be launched in April, followed by the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite in June, the Galaxy A82 in July...

Anil Satyanarayana, 18 Mar 2021 12:10

The Galaxy Note line lives on but may not see a release in 2021 due to the global chip shortage. (Image: Samsung)

Samsung confirms Galaxy Note may not get a release in 2021, but it will live on in 2022

Despite numerous rumors that Samsung could be set to axe the Galaxy Note line in 2021, the company has said that the Galaxy Note will live on. However, due to the global semiconductor shortage due to unprecedented demand for elect...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 17 Mar 2021 11:56

The Galaxy Note 9 can now run One UI 3.1 thanks to Noble ROM. (Image source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 can now be upgraded to One UI 3.1 and Android 11

The Galaxy Note 9 can now be upgraded to One UI 3.1 and Android 11 thanks to a new custom ROM. Called Noble ROM, the ROM is available for Exynos versions of the Galaxy Note 9, including the dual-SIM edition. The ROM is the first o...

Alex Alderson, 10 Mar 2021 18:56

Several Samsung Galaxy-branded smartphones will receive four years worth of software support

Samsung promises to deliver up to four years of security updates to over 130 devices

Samsung has announced that (almost) every Galaxy-branded smartphone will receive at least four years worth of software support. The list includes several devices from the Samsung Galaxy S, Galaxy A, Galaxy Tab, and Galaxy Fold ser...

Anil Satyanarayana, 22 Feb 2021 18:44

S-Pen support on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 could make the Galaxy Note lineup redundant (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 S-Pen support could mean the end of the road for the Galaxy Note series, and a higher cost of entry for S-Pen ownership

Insider sources told Korean outlet ETNews that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 may support the Samsung Galaxy S-Pen. The line between the Galaxy Note and Galaxy S series has narrowed over the past few generations: Z Fold 3 support for the S-P...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 22 Feb 2021 14:27

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series will start receiving One UI 3.1 from today depending on region and carrier. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung rolls outs One UI 3.1 update for Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy Note20 range, and Galaxy Z lineup but not all the features found on the Galaxy S21 phones will be present

Samsung has started the roll-out of the One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy S20 phones, Galaxy Note20 devices, and the Galaxy Z range. While these Samsung Galaxy smartphones will receive many of the features Samsung One UI 3.1 has to...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Feb 2021 15:16

The Galaxy Note 21 FE, as imagined by LetsGoDigital. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Galaxy Note 21 FE renders present a vision of what could be coming for Samsung's second flagship series

The future of the Galaxy Note series may remain uncertain, but LetsGoDigital has imagined what a Galaxy Note 21 FE could look like, anyway. With an understated design, the Galaxy Note 21 FE presented here may appeal to fans of cle...

Alex Alderson, 15 Feb 2021 17:53

Quick Share is coming to a new platform soon. (Source: Microsoft)

Samsung Quick Share will also be a Windows 10 app soon

Samsung and Microsoft's efforts to form a joint Android/Windows ecosystem to rival that of Apple's has reached a potentially critical stage. The OEMs are working to bring Quick Share (an AirDrop counterpart found on Galaxy-series ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Feb 2021 18:51

The Galaxy S21 series is on sale already. (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung slashes the prices of all its most expensive phones by about US$200

Samsung has only just launched the Galaxy S21 flagship phone series. Nevertheless, it has discounted these 3 devices by at least US$100 on Amazon and Best Buy. The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is also now down by $200 or more, while the G...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Feb 2021 00:17

The Samsung Galaxy S20 (L) and the iQOO 7 (R) have taken up prominent positions in AnTuTu's charts. (Image source: AnTuTu/Samsung/iQOO - edited)

Samsung Galaxy S20 and iQOO 7 join Vivo's X series as the latest threats to Xiaomi and Redmi dominance in rejigged AnTuTu price-performance charts

AnTuTu has published its slightly rejigged price-performance charts for January, and although there are still a dozen spots taken up by Xiaomi and Redmi, there are plenty of strong rivals nipping at their heels. The popular iQOO 7...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Feb 2021 11:41

The Galaxy Z Fold3 might look like this. (Source: Twitter)

New renders depict the Galaxy Z Fold3 as a bendable S21 Ultra

The next generation of Samsung's flexible premium phablet is likely to be called the Galaxy Z Fold3. The leaker Ben Geskin has produced new images to show how this device might look according to the latest leaks and rumors. They p...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jan 2021 22:16

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G can vary its refresh rate from 10 Hz to 120 Hz thanks to LTPO tech. (Image source: Samsung)

Apple iPhone 12s Pro, Huawei Mate 50 Pro, and Xiaomi Mi 12 appear on shortlist of smartphones expected to feature LTPO displays this year

A shortlist of smartphones either already with or expected to feature LTPO screens in 2021 has revealed some interesting entrants and a notable absence. There is mention of an Apple iPhone 12s Pro, Huawei Mate 50 Pro, Samsung Gala...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jan 2021 09:16

The Samsung Galaxy Note series nears its end as the Galaxy Z range expands. (Image source: Samsung - Note20/Flip)

Alleged Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 specs and price predictions arrive just as more tech tipsters sound the death knell for the Galaxy Note series

Specs and price predictions for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable smartphone have started appearing on social media just as well-known tech commenters have been ringing the death knell for the Samsung Galaxy Note serie...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jan 2021 07:37

Samsung exec Lee Jae-yong. (Source: Wikipedia)

A South Korean high court finds Samsung's acting head Lee Jae-yong guilty of corruption

The High Court of Seoul, South Korea has sentenced Lee Jae-yong, who had held a key role at the electronics giant Samsung, to 2.5 years in jail. The court has ruled that the executive has been involved in leveraging political infl...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jan 2021 00:21

The Galaxy S21 Ultra uses the same sensor on its two telephoto shooters. (Source: Samsung)

Details of Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra camera hardware revealed

Following the release of the Samsung Galaxy S21 release, information about the phones' hardware has now been revealed, detailing camera models and other important bits, with one notable takeaway being the incremental nature of the...

Ricci Rox, 17 Jan 2021 11:38

Samsung will be hoping S21 series sales do better than the S20's. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's trade-in program for the Galaxy S21 series is pretty darn good

After launching the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra today, Samsung has also opened its trade-in program for the series. It's pretty good, actually, with Galaxy S10 series owners being able to trade in their phones for a massiv...

Ricci Rox, 14 Jan 2021 18:16

The new second-gen Qualcomm 3D Sonic sensor. (Image: Qualcomm)

CES 2021 | Qualcomm introduces next-gen fingerprint sensor for smartphones and foldables

Qualcomm has introduced its second-generation 3D Sonic Sensor under-display fingerprint reader. The new scanner offers a 77 percent larger fingerprint reader area and is 50 percent faster than its first-gen scanner which featured ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Jan 2021 11:12

The first major flagship smartphone launch for 2021 is a lock for January 14. (Image: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S21 Unpacked event for January 14 confirmed

Samsung has officially confirmed that its next Galaxy Unpacked event will happen on January 14 as widely expected. Headlining the event will be the company’s all-new Galaxy S21 range although other upcoming products like the Galax...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Jan 2021 10:30

The Galaxy S20 Ultra was the first disappointing phone in a year that too many of those. (Source: NextPit)

Looking back, 2020 was a pretty bad year for smartphone enthusiasts

2020 will go down as one of the worst years in history and that's a sentiment that should also be echoed by keen lovers of the smartphone world. Starting with the underwhelming Galaxy S20 Ultra, to the Galaxy Note 20 with its plas...

Column by Ricci Rox, 01 Jan 2021 09:26

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 gets One UI 3.0 late December 2020

The Galaxy Note 10 gets the Android 11-based Samsung One UI 3.0 update

Shortly after it began to hit Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Z Flip 5G devices, the One UI 3.0 firmware is finally reaching the Galaxy Note 10. This treat has begun rolling out to Note 10 users in Switzerland and Spain yesterd...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Dec 2020 22:37

Samsung has opened pre-order reservations in the US for its Galaxy S21 line up. (Image: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S21 range goes up for reservations in the US, includes special incentives

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 can now be reserved in the US ahead of its official unveiling. With the words “Get ready to jump to the next Galaxy”, Samsung invites customers to put their name down on the reservation list with some added in...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Dec 2020 06:23

The Galaxy Note 21 might be released after all

The Samsung Galaxy Note 21 launch has not been cancelled, says a company official

Samsung has officially confirmed that the Galaxy Note 21 launch is not in question, dismissing earlier rumours about the series' discontinuation in 2021. However, industry insiders are of the impression that there will be only one...

Anil Satyanarayana, 16 Dec 2020 16:27

"S21 Ultras" with S Pens. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

The latest Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra renders show the phone with the S Pen and in new post-launch colors

The Galaxy S21 Ultra is expected to launch in just 2 colors, as its predecessor did before it. However, the latest leaks suggest that Samsung will add further options throughout the year. Meanwhile, other new tips purport to provi...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Dec 2020 23:43

The upcoming 2021 Samsung galaxy mobile lineup is packed full of innovations. (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung previews several innovative features from the 2021 Galaxy smartphone lineup

The innovative features coming with the 2021 Galaxy smartphones are supposed to make the upcoming devices the most desirable upgrades in quite a while. Some of these features include outstanding video capabilities, improved AI int...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Dec 2020 18:10

Samsung could be planning more affordable foldables for 2021. (Image: Samsung)

Samsung tipped to release four foldable smartphones in 2021 including more affordable models

Korean rag ETNews is reporting that Samsung has four foldable models coming in 2021. The rumor solidifies rumors that Samsung is planning to drop the Note model from its line next year in order to shift focus to its flexible scree...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 15 Dec 2020 10:57