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While Samsung retains its traditional place as the king of the hill, the company saw a significant decline in quarterly sales, with Xiaomi, on the other hand, recording a mind-boggling 98% rise in YoY shipments on its way to toppling Apple from just beneath Samsung—all thanks to strong Redmi Note 10 and Mi 11 sales.

Samsung will launch its newest TWS earbuds, the Galaxy Buds 2, later this month. Details, images, and pricing of the Buds 2 have now been revealed ahead of launch, with one notable perk being the presence of active noise cancellation.

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 the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra as well as the iPhone 11, iPhone 12, and Galaxy S21 series.

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, however.

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 leak finally reveals that like the S21 Ultra, Samsung will be relying on a new specially designed case.

While the Galaxy S21 series saw Samsung take a step back in some hardware quarters, the Galaxy S22 looks set to be a return to form, with Samsung supposedly already testing competitive charging technology on its next-gen flagship phones that should see them play on a more level field with phones like the upcoming Mi 12 and OnePlus 10 Pro.

Samsung is projected to provide a successor for the well-regarded Galaxy S20 FE at some point in 2021. According to the latest rumors, this will not fall on August 11, the date chosen for the OEM's next upcoming major product event. Therefore, an actual debut for the potentially popular mid-ranger remains uncertain at this point.

It will be a few weeks before Samsung's next-generation folding flagships arrive, but a European retailer is already listing the devices on its website. Similarly, dbrand is already taking pre-orders for Galaxy Z Fold 3 skins, and has confirmed three model colours in the process.

Samsung's 2021 Galaxy Z Fold flagship is projected to launch with the same Snapdragon 888 as its inflexible counterpart, the S21 Ultra, as sold in some regions. Now, a prominent leaker asserts that the former will cope better with heat generation during everyday tasks such as gaming compared to the former.

Tipster @UniverseIce recently claimed on Weibo that Samsung’s upcoming Exynos 2200 SoC would feature a six-core RDNA2 implementation. To put this into perspective, the upcoming Steam Deck, capable of playing AAA PC games, features 8-core RDNA2 graphics. This means that Exynos 2200 powered devices could potentially deliver experiences on par with current-gen consoles.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 will offer flagship performance when it launches in a few weeks. While Motorola continues to use the Snapdragon 765G in its Razr series, Samsung has moved onto the Snapdragon 888 for the Galaxy Z Flip 3.

More details about the Galaxy Watch 4 series have leaked. According to a new report, Samsung has developed a new SoC for its upcoming Wear OS-based smartwatches that will significant performance improvements compared to the Galaxy Watch 3. The Galaxy Watch 4 series will have 50% more RAM than the Galaxy Watch 3 has, too.

Samsung has released a new video introducing some software developers to the world. However, the company has apparently overlooked the fact that one developer may have had the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Watch 4 in shot, which are both still unreleased products.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is expected to arrive in under a month, with the clamshell device set to debut alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 3. In the meantime, Galaxy Z Flip 3 pricing for South Korea has leaked, while a designer has imagined what a Samsung and Gucci partnership could yield.

Amazon Canada has listed four Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic models early. The listings confirm that the Galaxy Watch 4 will start at CAD$309.85, and the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic at CAD$427.73, among facets of the upcoming smartwatches.

The FCC has, perhaps inadvertently, revealed the S Pen with which the Galaxy Z Fold 3 will be compatible. The stylus is one that Samsung has already announced, but it has not started selling yet.

The Galaxy S21 series lacks advanced cooling features, but Samsung is reportedly set to rectify this with its 2022-bound flagship smartphones. First up next year will be the Galaxy S22 series, which may have vapor chamber cooling to prevent its Exynos SoC and RDNA 2-based GPU from overheating.

Samsung has yet to specify when its next Galaxy Unpacked event will take place or what will debut during the show. However, Evan Blass has released an entire salvo of tweets revealing pretty much every device to be showcased therein, in every new color per product. They include the Galaxy S21 FE, despite rumors that it will in fact miss the launch in question.

According to a new report, Samsung does not plan on releasing the Galaxy Tab S8 series this year. Instead, the company is targeting 2022, and it supposedly has another product tier planned, too.

According to a new report, Samsung plans to release a Lite version of the Galaxy Z Flip 3. The device is reputedly due to launch simultaneously with the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3.

The Galaxy S21 FE has arrived at the TENAA, following its submission to the FCC. The new listing confirms several aspects of Samsung's next Fan Edition smartphone, including its dimensions and the lack of any expandable storage.

If, for some reason, you still use the Galaxy Gear, then it is worth noting that an important change is headed your way from next month. After August, it will be impossible to install any new apps on the Galaxy Gear, although other avenues are available.

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 improvements in the changelog.

Samsung is rumored to be working on a next-gen 200MP mobile image sensor for debut in the 2022 Galaxy S-line flagship. However, the reliable leaker Ice Universe seems all but certain this tip will not work out in reality. Instead, the "new Ultra" will get a possibly upgraded main sensor instead, albeit one that is still 108MP in resolution.

Samsung initially launched its early 2021 flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S21 Ultra, in a number of colors including Phantom Black and Phantom Gray. However, its latest option freshly released to the US market is a little less sober: Navy. This new shade is available on Best Buy's website as an unlocked or Verizon device.

A new video published by National Geographic and Samsung has shown how far smartphones cameras have come on in the last few years. The Galaxy S21 Ultra is the first smartphone to be used to photograph and video an underwater expedition.

According to a new report, the switch from Tizen to One UI Watch will correlate with a sharp price increase for Samsung's smartwatches. Apparently, the Galaxy Watch4 will cost at least €350, while the Galaxy Watch4 Classic could be closer to €500.

The launch of the Galaxy S21 Fan Edition may be a while away, but official renders have already leaked. The renders show the device in four colours and with a design that is a simpler take on the Galaxy S21 series.

Galaxy Watch4 Classic marketing images have leaked, over a month before the smartwatch's expected release. Supposedly, Samsung plans to release the Classic in 42 mm, 44 mm and 46 mm sizes, all with 20 mm watch straps.

There have already been rumours that Samsung plans to combine the Galaxy Watch Active and Galaxy Watch series, with the Galaxy Watch4 replacing both the Galaxy Watch Active2 and Galaxy Watch3. Now, the name Galaxy Watch4 Classic has emerged in multiple certification listings.

The FCC has published a registration for what appears to be the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. The entry reveals some additional details about the upcoming cheaper alternative to Samsung's existing Galaxy S21 series, including its flagship SoC.

Samsung is not expected to announce the Galaxy Z Fold3 for another two months, but numerous renders have leaked online. The new images show that Samsung plans to release its next foldable in three colours and with subtle design changes compared to the Galaxy Z Fold2.

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, including the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 series.

More renders of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 have appeared online. Specifications for the upcoming foldable have leaked too, as have several colourways. August 3 is reportedly not the date of Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event, either.

This is the A77 core variant and it still lags behind the Apple A14 by almost 150 points. There should be an A78 variant that could dethrone the A14; however, Apple is ready to launch the A15 this fall, so the Exynos supremacy will be short-lived.

More Galaxy S22 Ultra renders have been published online, this time based on past rumours and leaks about Samsung's flagship for early 2022. These include S Pen support, a 200 MP main camera, a built-in fan and an Exynos SoC with an AMD RDNA 2 GPU.

Samsung has revealed One UI Watch, its latest smartwatch OS based on Wear OS. Samsung is making many promises for One UI Watch, but Galaxy Watch 4 marketing renders have already leaked. Samsung has activated support pages for several upcoming models, too.

According to a renowned leaker, Samsung has equipped the Galaxy Watch 4 or Galaxy Watch Active 4 with a sensor that could help people track their body weight. Apparently, the South Korean company has integrated a BIA sensor in its next smartwatches, which will be capable of measuring your body composition.

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 4.0 is also on the way, as expected.

Evan Blass has shared marketing assets of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3, Samsung's next-generation foldable smartphones. It seems that the company has taken a conservative approach with both smartphones, and has not made many departures from the current Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip designs.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 has arrived at two certifications agencies, confirming several specifications. S Pen support appears to be missing though, unlike the Galaxy Z Fold 3.

Samsung has certified the Galaxy Z Fold 3 at agencies in India and the US. While the next-generation foldable smartphone is expected to arrive in August, certification documents have confirmed multiple specifications, including support for Samsung's famous S Pen.

According to a report, Samsung's engineers are busy addressing Wear OS 3.0 bugs that could hold back the Galaxy Watch 4 and, by extension, the Galaxy Watch Active 4. Renders of the Galaxy Watch Active 4 have leaked too, confirming the smartwatch's design and changes compared to the Galaxy Watch Active 2.

Some alleged Samsung Galaxy S22 camera specs have emerged online. The leak tells us that the smartphones could use a 50MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 12MP telephoto lens that offers up to 3x optical zoom.

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 now tipped to launch in late 2021.

Samsung has presented the Galaxy M32, the successor to last year's Galaxy M31. The new device has a 90 Hz display, five cameras and a 6,000 mAh battery, among other features.

According to a new report, Samsung has started mass producing a host of upcoming flagship Galaxy devices. From the Galaxy Z Fold3 to the Galaxy Watch Active 4 and the Galaxy S21 FE, Samsung is preparing for a big launch cycle for the second half of 2021.

Samsung's next notable smartphone will be the Galaxy S21 FE, a sequel to last year's very well-received Galaxy S20 FE. While there's not been much in the way of official information, here's all we know about it at the moment, including pricing and specifications.

The Galaxy Z Fold2 remains available in the US, contrary to reports. Samsung has not stopped selling it on its US website. However, no US carriers have stock of Samsung's foldable smartphone in either colour, possibly in anticipation of the Galaxy Z Fold 3. Currently, the only way to get your hands on a Galaxy Z Fold2 in the US is to purchase an unlocked handset.

The Sony Xperia 1 III has started appearing in numerous review and test videos on YouTube. Two recent videos have tested both the Xperia 1 III’s speed and camera equipment against the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. While the Sony smartphone’s photos seemed like a mixed bag, its performance and speed were exemplary.