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According to new reports, Samsung has settled on a date for its next Galaxy Unpacked event, where it is expected to reveal the Galaxy S23 series. Purportedly, the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra will all arrive as February rolls around, leaving just six weeks until the arrival of Samsung's next-generation flagships.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra colors may have been confirmed in a new accessories leak. The leak details the colors and types of numerous Galaxy S23 accessories, including leather cases, smart view wallet cases, and the S Pen input device. The entries for the S Pen also reveal their colors, which should match those of the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

It has been alleged that the Samsung Galaxy S23 series release date could be delayed because of a pricing puzzle. Samsung has to find a middle ground between pleasing its investors and its customers, by pricing the Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra at competitive levels without destroying its profit margins.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra specifications have seemingly been posted online by the Chinese TENAA authority. In addition, well over a dozen images have been shared that purport to show dummy units of the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra. The designs appear to be as expected, with the S23 Ultra bearing a premium aesthetic.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is expected to come with a state-of-the-art cooling system; however, it is rumored that the same special treatment will not be applied to the Galaxy S23 or Galaxy S23+ smartphones. With news that the S23 series will utilize a tweaked chipset, it will be vital that the cooling systems don’t suffer too much from Samsung’s cost-cutting measures.

The Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro may well be the most high-profile smartphones to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 so far. However, TENAA has confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra will all feature the SM8550-AC, an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 offered in other flagship smartphones.

The OPPO Find N2 series is scheduled to debut on December 15. OPPO will debut the Find N2 and Find N2 Flip as direct rivals to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 respectively, and sample shots from the Find N2 Flip appear to indicate camera superiority over its Korean counterpart.

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 series has been heavily criticized by a well-known leaker over numerous perceived shortcomings. Included on a list of eight points are comments about the expected RAM amounts, charging speeds, and overall design of the Galaxy S23 phones. The same source claims that there will be a boost in the S23’s video-recording department.

One of the key specifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ phones has apparently been confirmed, and it might be seen as something of a baffling choice for some fans. While the Galaxy S23 series will supposedly be treated to upgrades like a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and up to a 200 MP camera sensor, the RAM amount will remain unchanged.

Qualcomm has announced that the Snapdragon Pro Series, a leading e-sports competition for multiple mobile games, will be played exclusively on Samsung Galaxy-series devices in most of its regions worldwide. The new partnership will start with the upcoming Mobile Challenge Finals, a DreamHack Valencia event set about to take place in December 2022.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 are the mainstream options in the foldable market. OPPO challenged Samsung will the Find N last year, though, and is now set to do so again with the OPPO Find N2 and Find N2 Flip, with both foldables tipped to launch shortly.

The FCC has now published documentation for all Samsung Galaxy S23 series models, with the Galaxy S23 Ultra the final piece of the puzzle. With a strange downgrade from the Galaxy S22 Ultra that will affect recharging times, leaker Roland Quandt may have stumbled upon the release date for Samsung's next flagships too.

The Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus are expected to mirror the design of their predecessors, albeit with a few Galaxy S22 Ultra-inspired differences. Most improvements for Samsung’s next-generation flagships will be internal though, such as the global adoption of Snapdragon chipsets. Recent FCC certifications have highlighted that larger batteries should be headed to the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus, too.

According to reports from South Korean media, Samsung has settled on a date for the release of the Galaxy S23 series. To be unveiled at another Galaxy Unpacked event, the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra are tipped to make their entrance in San Francisco before embarking on a global release.

Samsung has released new updates for the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro, its latest pair of smartwatches. Rolling out as AVK7, the update contains a FIFA World Cup 2022-themed watch face with various customisation options, among other changes.

The Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro may only be a few months old, but Samsung and Amazon have sought to include all Galaxy Watch5 series models in their Black Friday promotions. Now starting at US$229 for the cheapest Galaxy Watch5 during Black Friday, the Galaxy Watch5 series tops out at US$429.99 for the LTE version of the Galaxy Watch5 Pro.

A new leak sheds some light on the Galaxy S23 Ultra's display specs. It will supposedly have a peak brightness of 2,200 nits, a touch sampling rate of 960 Hz and could be 45% more power efficient than the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

According to Samsung’s official update schedule, many devices will remain on Android 12 until early 2023. However, a company VP has now outlined plans to change things up and finish before the end of the year.

According to new reports, Samsung is preparing to release a new 'Fan Edition' tablet. Billed as being part of the Galaxy Tab S8 series, the tablet utilises a weaker processor than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, as well as a cheaper display, among other changes.

Released in early 2022, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888-powered Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is now discounted on Amazon. The 256 GB variant is only available in Graphite with a 32% discount, while the 128 GB model comes with four color choices and a 36% discount that brings its price down to US$449.99.

Amazon has slashed the price of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. The device, which carries an MSRP of US$999 for the 128 GB version and US$1,059 for the 256 GB SKU, can now be had for as low as US$759. The phone was released in August 2022 with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 8 GB of LPDDR5 memory, and a 3700 mAh battery.

The ongoing Amazon deals on the Samsung Galaxy S22+ cover two models, namely the 128 GB Phantom Black and the 256 GB Phantom White. The first one gets a 33 percent discount, while its sibling is available for 24 percent off. After these discounts, their prices are US$667.99 and US$799.99, respectively.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 series will get an improved Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC with its Cortex-X3 core clocked at 3.36 GHz and its Adreno 740 GPU at 719 MHz. It could be codenamed SM8550-AC instead of SM8550-AB.

An image of the protective glass for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra flagship smartphone has purportedly been leaked, and it reveals a potential disappointment for fans. There were some expectations that the Galaxy S23 Ultra would sport Qualcomm’s large 3D Sonic Max in-display fingerprint sensor – but cost-cutting measures may have put paid to that.

For the first time in years, it seems European and Global owners of Samsung's next-gen flagship will get the same hardware as markets like North America, with a Samsung Galaxy S23 model now appearing on Geekbench bearing a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and a model number that denotes it as a European model.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone has turned up in a leaked CAD render, seemingly confirming the shape it’s going to take. It has been rumored that the Galaxy S23 Ultra won’t be much different in design to the Galaxy S22 Ultra; however, it seems there will at least be a flatter display to be enjoyed.

Samsung continues to upgrade its product stack to One UI 5 at breakneck speed. Not only has the company brought the Android 13-based update to the Galaxy Tab S8 series this week, but it has also delivered it to devices that were not scheduled to receive One UI 5 until December. Regardless, the Galaxy XCover6 Pro, Galaxy M32 5G and Galaxy M52 5G are now eligible for the update in several European countries.

A new leak says Samsung's upcoming Exynos SoC will ship with nine CPU cores. Other rumoured specs include an AMD RDNA GPU with 8 CUs. It is expected to be launched alongside the Galaxy S25 in 2025.

Samsung has started distributing the first major update for the Galaxy Tab S8 series. Rolling out now to the Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8 Plus and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, the updates pack many new features, including DeX improvements and greater colour customisation options.

An image comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S22 Ultra, and the Google Pixel 7 Pro has emerged with what seems an obvious winner in terms of overall quality. A pumpkin fruit was used as the subject for the comparison, with the Galaxy S23 Ultra able to hold its own against the highly rated Pixel 7 Pro.

Samsung continues to bring its smartphones onto One UI 5 at speed. No sooner has the company started upgrading the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 series than it has commenced rollouts for five other Galaxy smartphones. Next up for One UI 5 is the Galaxy A33 5G, Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy A73 5G, Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will sport a couple of cameras provided by Chinese company Sunny Optical, according to a new report. With the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ lens providers already in the bag, Samsung has left no space for anything by Sony. The Galaxy S23 Ultra will be blessed with a quad-camera setup on its rear side.

Another year, another buggy Pixel launch. Between laggy scrolling, bugs in the initial setup, and mediocre performance, many Pixel fans just aren't happy with what Google brought them this year. Fortunately, you don't have to look far to find alternatives to Google's camera king.

Samsung has acknowledged that the latest update for the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic can cause some units to stop working entirely. Although the company has not necessarily resolved the software issue, it claims to have halted the update rollout and is taking steps to remedy affected smartwatches.

Samsung has now started issuing One UI 5 to many of its older flagship smartphones. From today, the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S21 series are eligible for the Android 13-based upgrade in some markets, except for the Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy S21 FE.

A few months ahead of the release of the highly anticipated successor, the sought-after Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra with 128GB of internal storage has now dropped below the US$900 mark on Amazon for the very first time since its launch in early 2022.

It appears that Qualcomm has confirmed the death of Exynos chipsets in flagship Samsung Galaxy S smartphones. In an earnings call, Qualcomm's Chief Financial Officer outlined that it will supply chipsets globally for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and the Galaxy S23 Ultra, with Europe finally moving on from the likes of the Exynos 2200.

Reputedly, Samsung plans to bring its 'Light' performance profile to the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra. Already available on the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4, the performance profile favours battery life and cooling over processing speed.

Samsung is planning to launch the Galaxy S23, the Galaxy S23 Plus, and the Galaxy S23 Ultra later than previously rumored. According to the latest report, the company will hold an event in the first week of February next year followed by purchasable stock in mid-February.

Samsung has only been selling the Galaxy Z Fold4 since August. However, the company has already shared insights into possible upgrades that next-generation Galaxy Z Fold models could receive, with a smaller footprint allegedly a priority.

Samsung hasn't abandoned the prospect of launching an Exynos 2300-powered Galaxy S23. The company is supposedly obligated to include the chipset in a current-generation device. However, it will likely be sold in the Indian market only.

Samsung has outlined plans to upgrade 65 devices to One UI 5 in Europe. Supposedly, the company will complete its Android 13 upgrade process by February 2023 in Europe, with November and December being the biggest months in Samsung's rollout. Unsurprisingly, Samsung will update current flagships first before moving onto older models and current mid-range devices.

Some leaked promotional material from KT suggests that Samsung could announce the Galaxy S23 series on January 5. Subscribers can supposedly pre-order the smartphones on December 23 and get a pair of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro for their efforts.

Numerous screen protectors for next year's Samsung Galaxy S23 series have emerged via Ice Universe. Following on from various CAD-based renders, the images show what the front of the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra will look like, excluding their centre-mounted front-facing cameras.

The Fan Edition or FE variant of the Samsung Galaxy S21 series has remained on One UI 4 based on Android 12 since its launch. Now, however, "test builds" of a major upgrade for the flagship-alternative smartphone have allegedly been detected online. They are slated to elevate the latest FE to the newest software experience its OEM can offer.

A supposed test photo taken by a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra prototype has been shared by a well-known leaker alongside a comparison image taken with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The expected bump from a 108 MP main camera to a 200 MP sensor is dramatically demonstrated upon inspection of the two shots. The Galaxy S23 Ultra’s effort is plainly superior.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will feature a 200 MP camera. Contrary to prior takes, it appears the Galaxy S22 Ultra's successor could still deliver excellent camera performance from that sensor, in spite of its reported technical inferiority to sensors like the Sony IMX989 expected to dominate the flagship space next year.

Samsung has issued a fresh update for Expert RAW, its optional camera app for many of its recent flagship smartphones. Available once a device has been upgraded to Android 13 and One UI 5, the update promises to open new options for those fans of taking night shots.

Samsung has announced that Maintenance Mode will start to become a part of One UI worldwide from the current v5 iteration. It allows a user to secure the personal or sensitive data found on a smartphone they need to send off for repair, and recover it only when it is back in their hands. Then again, it will be available on certain Galaxy S21- and S22-series units thus far.

Samsung has released a new app that brings greater control of its stock camera app for Galaxy smartphones. Available as Camera Assistant, the app allows you to prevent auto lens switching and disable Samsung's picture softening algorithm, for example.