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A side by side image of what all three Galaxy S10 models will supposedly look like from the front. (Source: @evleaks)

The 1 TB Galaxy S10 could cost up to US$1,800

Samsung is likely a few months away from unveiling its Galaxy S10 line-up, but that has not stopped yet more leaks and speculation from appearing online. Now there are reports that a "major tech retailer" in the UK has approached ...

Alex Alderson, 13 Dec 2018 12:03

One of the new Olixar cases for the Samsung Galaxy S10. (Source: MobileFun)

An online store has posted a page for Samsung Galaxy S10 case preorders

The Samsung Galaxy S10 is still probably months away from release. However, this has not stopped the case-maker Olixar from designing a whole range of cases for it already, or the e-tailer site MobileFun from posting a product pag...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Dec 2018 18:39

No, the Galaxy S10 will not ship with a cryptocurrency "cold wallet"

Contrary to news circulating earlier today, Samsung has confirmed that rumors of the Galaxy S10 including a cryptocurrency cold wallet are merely speculation. The rumors stem from EU trademark filings made by Samsung earlier this ...

Sam Medley, 11 Dec 2018 22:51

The Galaxy A8s, jack very much missing. (Source: Sammobile)

For the first time, Samsung has ditched the headphone jack

Samsung announced the new Galaxy A8s in China yesterday and while the device's Infinity-O camera hole may be the biggest talking point, an even bigger point of contention is the fact that the phone lacks a 3.5mm jack. This will be...

Ricci Rox, 11 Dec 2018 15:44

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus 'Beyond 2' prototype with dual in-display cameras. (Source: Slashleaks)

Leaked picture of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus 'Beyond 2' prototype confirms dual in-display front cameras

A picture of a prototype Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus codenamed 'Beyond 2' has leaked online and it seems to confirm the presence of the dual in-display selfie cameras as was speculated in earlier leaks and renders. The leaked image sh...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Dec 2018 14:07

This is the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite with a flat display and side-mounted fingerprint sensor

With how much attention the Galaxy S10 and S10 have received, you could be forgiven for forgetting that Samsung also plans on releasing an S10 Lite. Details of the S10 Lite have been scarce but renders have finally surfaced.

Ricci Rox, 09 Dec 2018 13:44

The latest leak continues to point to "hole punch" front-facing cameras and mimimal bezels. (Source: @OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy S10 leak reveals case maker's expectations

If there is one thing that seems almost certain for the Samsung Galaxy S10 is that it will feature “punch hole” cut outs for its front-facing cameras. The only question appears to be whether they will be positioned to the left, ce...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Dec 2018 11:21

It's possible the photos in question could actually be CAD renders. (Source: 嗨-Mr强(Weibo)/SlashGear)

Real-world photos of physical Samsung Galaxy S10+ smartphone may have just leaked online

A couple of images of what could be an actual physical Samsung Galaxy S10 series device have been leaked online. One of the images appeared on the Weibo social network site while another was sent directly to SlashGear. It has been...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Dec 2018 05:42

Early samples of the Snapdragon 855 appear to be marginally faster than the Exynos 9820. (Source: CNet)

Snapdragon 855 beats Samsung's Exynos 9820 in latest AnTuTu benchmarks

The Exynos-powered models from previous Galaxy S models appeared to be slightly faster than the Snapdragon versions, but it looks like the situation is now reversed for the upcoming Galaxy S10 handhelds. Early samples of the Exyno...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Dec 2018 10:45

Samsung has been using a mysterious-looking prototype to show off 5G technology at the Qualcomm Tech Summit in Hawaii. (Source: Twitter)

Samsung 5G prototype spotted at Qualcomm Tech Summit

The Qualcomm Tech Summit is in full swing in Hawaii. The star of the show so far has been the announcement of the Snapdragon 855 SoC and its support for 5G. However, Samsung has captured the attention of journalists with a strange...

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2018 09:45

Renders of the Galaxy S10+. (Source: OnLeaks)

Here are the Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ in all their glory

Even more renders of the Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ have surfaced. The devices can be seen with circular cutouts at their top right corners—in the case of the S10+ two circles overlapping to form a pill of sorts.

Ricci Rox, 05 Dec 2018 14:00

The edited photo on Samsung's website. (Source: DIYPhotography)

Samsung nabbed passing off DSLR shots as camera samples of the Galaxy A8 Star

Months after getting caught using DSLR shots as camera samples for the Galaxy A8, Samsung has been nabbed doing the exact same thing with the Galaxy A8 Star. Companies like Huawei and Xiaomi have also been caught in similar acts o...

Ricci Rox, 04 Dec 2018 09:16

Official Samsung Twitter account caught sending tweets with...an iPhone

Huawei ambassador Gal Gadot was revealed to have been tweeting with an iPhone a long while ago and if you thought that was bad, you'd be shocked, as an official Samsung account was caught parading the streets of Twitter with an iP...

Ricci Rox, 04 Dec 2018 09:01

Products like the Honor 9 flagship have helped Huawei catch up to Samsung. (Source: GSMArena)

Huawei threatening Samsung for global smartphone market share lead

New data from market research company Gartner depicts a strong third quarter 2018 for Chinese manufacturers Huawei and Xiaomi. Both companies managed to increase their global smartphone market share from 3Q17, whilst the big hitte...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Dec 2018 02:12

Hopefully, Samsung will reveal the device's confirmed name soon. (Source: Geeky Gadgets)

Rize and Fold join the list of potential names for Samsung's upcoming foldable smartphone

Two new potential names for Samsung’s foldable flagship device have been spotted: Rize and Fold. The first name was found in trademark applications made with the Intellectual Property Office of the United Kingdom (UKIPO) and the U...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Dec 2018 20:51

Some of the newly-leaked images also shows an Ice Blue-like color. (Source: SlashLeaks)

Latest Samsung Galaxy S10 CAD leak shows dual Infinity-O cameras - and a 3.5mm jack

OnLeaks and 91Mobile have compiled a new image and video series purported to show CAD renders for the Galaxy S10. It shows a virtually bezel-less phone that, in fairness, closely resembles the Note 9. However, the Note does not ha...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Dec 2018 14:43

A close-up of the possible Galaxy S10 clone. (Source: Twitter)

'Fake' Samsung Galaxy S10 spotted in the wild

The well-regarded leaker IceUniverse has posted an image showing a phone with Samsung flagship-like design hallmarks. The tipster asserts that it is a Galaxy S10 clone. If so, it suggests that the makers of fake phones think that ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Dec 2018 19:12

The Samsung Galaxy S10 could feature a mind-boggling 12 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage

According to word on the grapevine, the Samsung Galaxy S10 could feature up to 12 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, both of which have never been seen before on a smartphone. It's unknown what model of the device will boast of such f...

Ricci Rox, 29 Nov 2018 06:19

The 5G model is said to sport four rear cameras. (Source: GSMArena)

Details of the Samsung Galaxy S10's cameras surface - S10 Plus to feature five cameras in total

Samsung is determined to make its 2019 S10 flagships some of the most impressive Android devices in recent times, and that determination shows in the camera hardware the phones are said to sport, with the S10+, for example, touted...

Ricci Rox, 27 Nov 2018 08:08

The leaked Huawei render suggesting Infinity-O like display technology. (Source: IceUniverse)

New leak alleges existence of Huawei's answer to the Galaxy A8s - and that it will be first to launch

The leaker IceUniverse has shared an image that appears to portray a Huawei phone with an Infinity-O-like display via Twitter. This tweet also suggests that the phone in question will be a competitor to the Samsung Galaxy A8s, and...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Nov 2018 19:57

Recent renders of the Samsung Galaxy S10. (Source: NewsBeezer)

Samsung Galaxy S10 variants reportedly registered with Russian authority

Samsung devices with the model numbers SM-G975F, DS SM-G975F and SM-G975X have been spotted in a certification on the website of the Russian body ROSTEST. These numbers could well pertain to the Galaxy S10, and suggest that at lea...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Nov 2018 19:06

The OnePlus 6T Mirror Black is exclusive to T-Mobile in the US. (Source: GadgetsNow)

The OnePlus 6T is free on T-Mobile for Cyber Monday! - sort of...

The US carrier T-Mobile is offering US$580 in bill credits when a OnePlus 6T is bought on a monthly plan today (November 26, 2018). However, this deal requires an eligible device to trade in and for the customer to add a new line ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Nov 2018 18:32

Get the Galaxy Note 9 at a US$200 discount this Cyber Monday.

Deal | Get US$200 off on all Samsung Galaxy flagships this Cyber Monday

Samsung is offering US$200 discount on all unlocked 2018 Galaxy flagship devices including the Galaxy S9, S9 Plus, and Note 9 across all memory and storage variants. These discounts are instant without any bill credits and are ava...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Nov 2018 13:56

The Mate 20 Pro arrives on the JRE channel. (Source: YouTube)

Huawei Mate 20 Pro found to have durability issues

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is one of the most expensive phones of the year; however, it offers standout features for all of that money. The YouTuber JerryRigEverything's durability test demonstrated that potential and actual customers...

Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Nov 2018 12:41

Renders of the Galaxy A8s. (Source: GSMArena)

Initial renders of the Galaxy A8s give us a clearer look at next year's Galaxy S10

Renders of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A8s have surfaced, showing a device with three rear cameras and a notch solution that we will likely also see on the Galaxy S10 next year.

Ricci Rox, 24 Nov 2018 10:08

The Samsung Galaxy Flex could cost around US$2,500 for the top-end variant. (Source: TechShout)

Samsung's foldable Galaxy Flex smartphone just got pricier

A report from Gizmodo UK has some bad news for those who were hoping for a price tag under US$2,000 for Samsung’s upcoming foldable smartphone. According to a verified source, the device, which may end up being known as the Galaxy...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Nov 2018 00:07

The Xiaomi Mi6 Ceramic edition offered 8 Mohs of hardness (diamond is 10). (Source: Awaqa).

Latest Samsung Galaxy S10 rumor: Xiaomi-inspired ceramic back

According to a recent rumor, one of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 variants will feature a ceramic back, akin to Xiaomi products such as the Mi Mix 2 and Mi Mix 2S smartphones. It has been speculated that it will be the 6.7-inch ...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Nov 2018 22:28

Samsung's 2019 triple cameras could also include 3D TOF. (Source: GizGuide)

Samsung Galaxy S10 could come with 3D TOF sensors

A Korean IT news outlet claims that Samsung is developing three-dimensional time-of-flight (3D TOF) modules for next year's phones. 3D TOF is linked to improved depth-sensing and AR capabilities. The Galaxy S10 line may be in line...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Nov 2018 13:40

It's possible the camera arrangement might be similar to that of Samsung's A9 (2018). (Source: Mashable)

Samsung might release a Galaxy S10 model with six cameras

The Wall Street Journal has published an article stating that Samsung will deliver a smartphone featuring a total of six cameras in the next series of its Galaxy S range. Two of the cameras would be on the front, while the rear of...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Nov 2018 01:10

Samsung's Galaxy A8 uses the same SoC as the upcoming Galaxy M20. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy M20 mid-range smartphone spotted on Geekbench

A recent listing on Geekbench details an upcoming Samsung device. The Samsung SM-M205F, otherwise known as the Galaxy M20, will likely be the first entry in Samsung's new mid-range Galaxy M line. Sporting an Exynos 7885 SoC and 3 ...

Sam Medley, 20 Nov 2018 18:31

Oppo may be developing its own foldable smartphone

After all the buzz Samsung's upcoming Galaxy F foldable smartphone has generated, rival OEMs are taking notice of the new form factor. One of these rivals, Oppo, recently filed a foldable smartphone design with the Chinese patent ...

Sam Medley, 19 Nov 2018 23:26

The white Galaxy Note 9. (Source: GizChina)

Samsung to release Pure White SKU for the Galaxy Note 9, but only in Taiwan

Samsung has confirmed that there is a white variant of the Galaxy Note 9. However, it is only going to be available to the Taiwanese market. This new version of the S Pen-toting flagship is reported to go on sale from November 23.

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Nov 2018 18:08

The Samsung Galaxy S6. (Source: The Android Soul)

Almost four years after it was launched, the Samsung Galaxy S6 is still receiving security patches

While we're usually vocal about Samsung's unimpressive update roadmaps, we're also impressed by the company's treatment of the Galaxy S6, a device launched close to four years ago, and still receiving security updates.

Ricci Rox, 18 Nov 2018 12:34

T-Mobile phones may be moving to 3-year payment plans, starting with Black Friday deals

T-Mobile looks like it has some great deals on some of the best smartphones released this year. Handsets like the iPhone XR and Galaxy S9 can be had for free, but reading the fine print shows a few caveats. In addition to activati...

Sam Medley, 18 Nov 2018 05:28

The Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. (Source: CNET)

New Korean beta ROM for Samsung Galaxy S9 series contains One UI

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus have been reported not to be in line for official upgrades to Pie until January. In the meantime, some users do have access to a version of the OS, in exchange for some beta-testing. In Korea, the...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Nov 2018 19:11

Some, but not all, Galaxy S10s may come with 5G next year. (Source: News4C)

The '5G Samsung Galaxy S10' may not have Snapdragon variants

Samsung is rumored to be preparing multiple varieties of its upcoming S10 series, one of which will be 5G-enabled. The well-regarded leakster Roland Quandt believes that, if this SKU is to exist, it will come with the new Exynos 9...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Nov 2018 22:20

Adoptable Storage may be making a return to Samsung Android devices. (Source: openattitude.com)

Android's Adoptable Storage feature may be coming back to Samsung devices

Adoptable Storage is a feature introduced with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). It allows a phone to effectively turn a microSD card into its own internal storage. Some brands still allow Adoptable Storage in their stock ROMs, but Samsu...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Nov 2018 16:54

The Samsung Galaxy S9+. (Source: Android Central)

The Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+, and Note 9 will not receive Android Pie this year

Samsung's Galaxy S9, S9+, and Note 9 may be some of the highest profile devices of 2018 but the company will not be sending the Android Pie update to users of those devices until next year.

Ricci Rox, 13 Nov 2018 16:38

Several renders of the Samsung Infinity-O display. (Source: Twitter)

Latest Samsung Galaxy S10 leak alleges inclusion of Infinity-O display

The Samsung Galaxy S10 is likely to be coming soon, and with next-generation features such as an under- or in-display fingerprint scanner. A new leak about this phone aligns with the company's intentions for flat display technolog...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Nov 2018 01:15

The Infinity Flex Display revealed. (Source: Dezeen)

Samsung to release annual foldable line-up

It appears Samsung already has grand plans for the future of the Galaxy F foldable flagship. A report from the South Korean Yonhap News Agency has stated that the tech giant intends to keep releasing new foldable phones each year ...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Nov 2018 22:52

The foldable Samsung Galaxy phone could cost an arm and a leg. (Source: SDC 2018 Livestream)

Samsung's foldable Galaxy can be yours for a price close to US$2,000

The upcoming foldable Galaxy phone is going to be a dear proposition for a lot of people, according to a report by The Korea Times. The Galaxy F (or X) is estimated to cost around 2 million won or approximately US$1,770. The outle...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Nov 2018 07:57

The W2019 will only be available in China. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung officially announces W2019 flagship flip-phone

Samsung has officially unveiled the W2019 luxury flip-phone, which will be available for pre-order from November 11. The rather striking device with a clamshell design features a high-end Snapdragon 845 SoC, two 4.2-inch S-AMOLED ...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Nov 2018 00:48

Samsung's Linux on DeX will let you run desktop Linux on your Android phone

Remember Samsung's DeX? While that program has so far been a failure, it had led to Linux on DeX, an exciting new feature for select Samsung Galaxy devices. Linux on DeX will allow users to load a full desktop Linux environment wi...

Sam Medley, 09 Nov 2018 21:37

The notched Infinity Displays exhibited by Samsung during the SDC. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung may be working on notched displays after all

This year's Samsung Developer's Conference (SDC) has been interesting already. This is mainly due to the Infinity Flex Display that had finally been confirmed during the event's first day. However, other SDC presenters made announ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Nov 2018 17:39

The Exynos 9820 SoC is said to feature dual NPUs. (Source: HotHardware)

Samsung Exynos 9820 SoC to feature dual NPUs to boost the Galaxy S10's AI prowess

Korean media outlet ETNews reports that the Exynos 9820 SoC will feature two neural processing units (NPUs) for aiding in AI and deep learning operations. The Exynos 9820 is a 7 nm part made using the new EUV process and is expect...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Nov 2018 17:15

Samsung's One UI will apparently not make it to the Galaxy S8 and Note 8 devices. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's One UI will not make it to the Galaxy S8, S8 Plus, and Note 8

Samsung's new One UI based on Android 9 Pie will be released sometime next year but apparently, that includes only the latest Galaxy S9, S9+, and Note 9 devices. According to a Samsung representative at the ongoing SDC 2018, the G...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Nov 2018 13:24

Samsung's next smartphone interface is called One UI. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung shows off its new One UI interface

Samsung has used its Developer Conference 2018 to introduce its next generation custom Android 9 Pie-based user interface design. Dubbed One UI, the new interface has been designed to simplify the user experience by reducing clutt...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 08 Nov 2018 10:55

Samsung once again teases its upcoming foldable phone on Facebook

Samsung Mobile has uploaded an image of a folding Samsung logo to its official Facebook page hinting at some possible news this week about the much awaited foldable smartphone. This could be an indication of Samsung announcing new...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Nov 2018 22:53

Apple enjoyed limited shipment growth of just 0.5%. (Source: Stuff)

Smartphone shipments down as Huawei aims for Samsung's crown

Global smartphone shipments for the third quarter have fallen by 6% over the last 12 months, according to data from IDC. The shipment volume for 3Q 2018 stood at 355.2 million units, compared to 377.8 million smartphones shipped i...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Nov 2018 20:32

All charts via Geekbench. See below for the top Android and iOS benchmarks, as of 10/28/2018

The iPhone XR is 25% faster than the fastest Android phones in Geekbench 4

The iPhone XR scored about 25% better than Android's best in Geekbench 4's multi-core benchmark. While this is impressive on paper (considering that the $750 iPhone XR is cheaper than most Android flagships), there is much more to...

Sam Medley, 28 Oct 2018 17:18