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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 has received One UI 3.1 ahead of schedule. (Image source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 receives Android 11 and One UI 3.1 two months ahead of schedule

Samsung has already started distributing One UI 3.1 to its flagship tablet from 2019. The OS, based on Android 11, has arrived two months earlier than planned, and brings a host of new features to the tablet.

Alex Alderson, Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:25:00 +0100

Samsung's next smartwatch may well run Wear OS, rather than its in-house Tizen software. (Image source: Samsung)

First concrete clues emerge about a new Samsung Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Watch Active running Wear OS

Initial findings within One UI 3.1 have seemingly confirmed rumours that Samsung plans to switch to Wear OS this year. According to kernel source code, Samsung is working on a new Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Watch Active device codenam...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:26:00 +0100

Is this the S21 FE? (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE: New renders show how the "next Fan Edition" might look at its launch

Samsung is currently believed to have a successor to the Galaxy S20 FE in the works. This idea is captured in new high-quality images published by LetsGoDigital. They depict a device that looks more like its putative forebear than...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:33:00 +0100

The Redmi K40 Pro took third place and is priced from 2,799 yuan (US$433). (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro joined by Vivo X60 Pro+ in full assault on AnTuTu's latest flagship smartphone chart but the iQOO 7 remains in charge

AnTuTu has published its Android flagship smartphone performance chart for February and the iQOO 7 has managed to stay in the number one position. Smartphones with the Snapdragon 888 SoC, such as the Redmi K40 Pro and Vivo X60 Pro...

Daniel R Deakin, Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:22:00 +0100

Samsung released the Galaxy Watch in 2018 and the Watch Active in 2019. (Image source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Watch Active receive new features with their latest updates

Newer smartwatches may have superseded the Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Watch Active, but that does not mean that Samsung has forgotten about them. On the contrary, the two smartwatches have received features that were previously found...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:51:00 +0100

Alleged Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7. (Image source: XiaomiAdictos/Samsung - edited)

Mi Pad 5 vs Galaxy Tab S7: Huge leak revealing concept design, alleged specs, and purported prices pits Xiaomi's tablet against Samsung's premium market leader

A massive Xiaomi Mi Pad 5-related leak has revealed the alleged specs and prices for the upcoming tablet. In addition, concept renders of the slate show it following the Mi 11 design language. With a Snapdragon 870 SoC and startin...

Daniel R Deakin, Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:39:00 +0100

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite could be 5G-ready

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Lite spotted on Geekbench running a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab S7 Lite has made an appearance on Geekbench. Its single and multi-core scores of 650 and 1,694 and Adreno 619 GPU suggest that it is running a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset. It could be launched s...

Anil Satyanarayana, Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:10:00 +0100

The Galaxy Watch Active 2 is one of two Samsung smartwatches to receive new features this month. (Image source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 and the Galaxy Watch Active 2 gain new features, but only if you have a Samsung smartphone in some cases

Samsung has added some new features to the Galaxy Watch 3 and the Galaxy Watch Active 2, its current flagship smartwatches. Unfortunately, one such feature requires you to have a Samsung Galaxy smartphone, which seems unnecessary.

Alex Alderson, Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:29:00 +0100

Samsung's dual-slider smartphone, as imagined by LetsGoDigital. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung patents a dual-slider smartphone that resembles a successor to the Galaxy A80

Samsung has patented an unusual smartphone, albeit one that reminds us of the Galaxy A80 that the company released in 2019. With a dual slider mechanism, the device's screen can either slide down to use its cameras or slide up to ...

Alex Alderson, Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:31:00 +0100

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, Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:44:00 +0100

This year's Galaxy Watch may be running Wear OS, not Tizen. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung has two new Galaxy smartwatches in development and they may be running Wear OS

According to a new report, Samsung has two new Galaxy smartwatches in development, model numbers SM-R86x and SM-R87x. These smartwatches may be Samsung's first to run Android since 2013, with a pivot to Wear OS apparently on the c...

Alex Alderson, Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:43:00 +0100

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, Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:27:00 +0100

A render of how the Galaxy Z Fold 3 could look if Samsung adopts the Galaxy S21 Ultra's design language. (Image source: Ben Geskin)

The next Samsung Galaxy Fold is 'very likely' to have a reworked inner display with a much cleaner look than the company's past foldable smartphones

The next Galaxy Z Fold is very likely to a reworked inner display, according to a renowned leaker. Reportedly, Samsung plans to ditch the punch-hole camera from last year's Galaxy Z Fold2, which was an improvement on the Galaxy Fo...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:23:00 +0100

Samsung will release at least two new tablets in June 2021, both of them Lite models. (Image source: WalkingCat)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite and Galaxy Tab S7 Lite specifications, release date and marketing renders leaked

Multiple details about two new Samsung tablets have leaked, both of which are Lite models of versions that the company released last year. Not only does the leak confirm multiple specifications about the Tab A7 Lite and Tab S7 Lit...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:37:00 +0100

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, Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:16:00 +0100

The Galaxy A52 is expected to go on sale in March from €349, which would make it slightly cheaper than its predecessor. (Image source: Roland Quandt)

Samsung Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A52 5G European prices leaked with a price cut compared to the Galaxy A51

The Galaxy A51's successor will arrive in March, according to new reports. The Galaxy A52 will be cheaper than its predecessor too, while the 5G model will remain reasonably-priced, despite its 120 Hz display and powerful SoC.

Alex Alderson, Mon, 15 Feb 2021 21:32:00 +0100

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, Sun, 14 Feb 2021 18:51:00 +0100

The Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ are powered by Snapdragon 865+ processors. (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy Tab S8 Enterprise Edition appears on Samsung support page as more Tab S8 rumors turn up

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Enterprise Edition tablet has appeared on an official support page for the South Korean manufacturer. This adds more weight to the rumor that Samsung will release a Galaxy Tab S8 and likely a Tab S8+ for ...

Daniel R Deakin, Sun, 14 Feb 2021 11:30:00 +0100

The Galaxy A72 will be available in four colours at launch. (Image source: WinFuture)

Samsung Galaxy A72: Official renders, specifications and European pricing leaked for 4G only mid-range smartphone

The Galaxy A72 has leaked in full, following the outing of the Galaxy A52 4G and Galaxy A52 5G earlier this week. The successor to the Galaxy A71 will have a 90 Hz display, a Snapdragon 720G SoC and a 5,000 mAh battery, among othe...

Alex Alderson, Sun, 14 Feb 2021 02:06:00 +0100

The Galaxy S20 FE has already lived up to its name with strong sales in the US. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE revealed in initial leak

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series could soon be expanded to a fourth model, following the success of last year's Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE). If the S21 FE is anything like the current model, then it should combine compelling hardware...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:09:00 +0100

A concept render of how the Galaxy Z Flip 2 could look. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

A leak reveals more details about Samsung's next Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip smartphones

A typically reliable source has revealed new information about Samsung's next-generation foldable smartphones, the so-called Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 2. The pair's massive hardware upgrades remain unconfirmed, but it seem...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 12 Feb 2021 01:29:00 +0100

The Galaxy A52 4G and Galaxy A52 5G will probably look identical. (Image source: OnLeaks)

The Samsung Galaxy A52 4G outed with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC, the cameras from the Galaxy M51 and possibly a 90 Hz display

The Galaxy A52 4G will differ from the Galaxy A52 5G in multiple ways, according to new leaks. Apparently, Samsung will equip the 4G model with a Snapdragon 720G chipset, a 90 Hz display and the cameras from the Galaxy M51. The Ga...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:27:00 +0100

The Galaxy A52 5G should look something like this. (Image source: OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G added to support database as mid-ranger leaks again with a 120 Hz display, a 4,500 mAh battery and a dual-SIM model; 90 Hz display for the Galaxy A72

New leaks have revealed yet more details about the upcoming Galaxy A52 5G. The upcoming mid-range handset will have a 120 Hz display and a 4,500 mAh battery, along with a Snapdragon 750G. Samsung plans to release a dual-SIM varian...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:58:00 +0100

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, Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:17:00 +0100

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, Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:41:00 +0100

The iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 (Pro model pictured) have sold in their millions in the US market. (Image source: Apple/Counterpoint - edited)

Gargantuan iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 sales help Apple almost erase Motorola and Alcatel from the US market as the Pixel 4a and Pixel 5 just keep Google alive

A Counterpoint report has stated that Apple managed to sell over 9.5 million iPhones in the US market alone in December 2020. This gave the iPhone 12 maker a huge 64% of the market share, leaving Samsung in second on 20%. Google m...

Daniel R Deakin, Sun, 07 Feb 2021 10:51:00 +0100

Spare parts for the totalled Samsung Galaxy Z Flip cost Jeffreys US$760 (Image source: Hugh Jeffreys)

YouTuber restores a completely broken Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, but the "most expensive phone to repair" set him back an additional US$760

Underlining just how expensive the current generation of foldable devices is, YouTuber Hugh Jeffreys showcased just how expensive it can be to return a broken Samsung Galaxy Z Flip to full working order. The repairs alone cost mor...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Sun, 07 Feb 2021 07:56:00 +0100

The Galaxy Watch 3 will be easier to track if you lose it thanks to its latest update. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung adds more features to the Galaxy Watch 3 with its latest software update

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 has received many new features, including support for the company's SmartThings platform. The update, which is rolling out now, should also improve the smartwatch's reliability and stability.

Alex Alderson, Thu, 04 Feb 2021 23:29:00 +0100

The Exynos 2100 is on average slightly faster than the Snapdragon 888. (Image Source: GizmoChina)

Unprecedented multi-core performance variance: the Exynos 2100 SoC can score anywhere between 3,200 - 4,073 points in Geekbench multi-core tests

Most tests show that the Exynos 2100 is slightly faster than the Snapdragon 888, but some Exynos samples even manage to break the 4,000-point barrier in the Geekbench 5 multi-core tests, which essentially makes them on par with Ap...

Bogdan Solca, Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:19:00 +0100

The Galaxy Buds Pro have a new update. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung strengthens the Galaxy Buds Pros' ability to switch between ANC and Ambient mode

Samsung marketed the latest generation of their Galaxy Buds with a number of new modes, an Ambient Sound mode being most prominent among them. It is a form of ANC with environmental awareness mixed in. The TWS earbuds' latest upda...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 03 Feb 2021 23:17:00 +0100

The Exynos 2100 is a big improvement over the Exynos 990 nonetheless. (Source: Samsung)

Performance vs Efficiency: How does the Exynos 2100 compare to the Snapdragon 888?

The Exynos 2100 and the Snapdragon 888 are the two major Android flagship chipsets for this generation, and much has been said about Samsung's Exynos finally catching up to Qualcomm's best, especially after the debacle with the Ex...

Ricci Rox, Tue, 02 Feb 2021 21:11:00 +0100

The Galaxy Z Flip foldable phone was first introduced to the world in February 2020. (Image source: Samsung)

Latest Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 specs leak reveals a choice of two memory and storage configurations and universal improvements over the Z Flip 5G but at a cost

Supposed further specs for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 have revealed some final key details about the foldable phone. Apparently there will be at least two RAM + storage configurations, possible IP certification, camera h...

Daniel R Deakin, Mon, 01 Feb 2021 08:51:00 +0100

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, Sun, 31 Jan 2021 22:16:00 +0100

Caviar's Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra special editions start at over US$5,000. (Image source: Caviar)

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: Caviar unveils luxury limited-edition smartphones for up to US$77,230

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra may be cheaper than its predecessor, but it remains an expensive smartphone by contemporary standards. Nonetheless, if you want to spend a little more on a Galaxy S21 Ultra, then Caviar has introduced ...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:43:00 +0100

Samsung is set to replace the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite within the next few months, according to SamMobile. (Image source: Samsung)

A new budget Samsung Galaxy Tab is on the horizon with Tab S7 Lite, Tab S7e and Tab S8e names touted

It looks like Samsung plans to unveil a successor to the Galaxy Tab S6 in the not-too-distant future. Four model numbers of unreleased Samsung tablets suggest so, at any rate. The new devices could either be called the Galaxy Tab ...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 28 Jan 2021 23:14:00 +0100

Samsung is yet to adopt A/B seamless system updates. (Image source: GSMArena)

The Samsung Galaxy S series still does not support A/B seamless system updates

Samsung may have committed to delivering three OS updates to its smartphones and tablets, but it remains conservative in other areas regarding Android updates. The Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra are the latest Sa...

Alex Alderson, Thu, 28 Jan 2021 22:54:00 +0100

Two 2021 Android flagships go head to head. (Source: YouTube)

The Snapdragon 888 version of the Galaxy S21 Ultra proves slower, but possibly more stable, than the Xiaomi Mi 11 in a new video

Earlier, the YouTuber Frankie Tech tested the Xiaomi Mi 11 and iQOO 7 - the only phones with the latest Snapdragon 888 processor at the time - in terms of their AnTuTu benchmarking performance, and found that both phones seemed to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Thu, 28 Jan 2021 21:06:00 +0100

The next-gen Exynos results were significantly higher than Apple's A14, meaning Samsung could potentially reclaim GPU performance leadership in 2022 (Image source: Samsung)

Mysterious RDNA2-powered Exynos delivers over 50 percent higher performance than the Apple A14 in Aztec Ruins bench

ITHome reports that a Korean web community shared benchmark results for an under-developed AMD RDNA2-powered Exynos chip. The next-gen flagship appears to nearly double the A14's performance in the Aztec Ruins benchmark, while als...

Arjun Krishna Lal, Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:08:00 +0100

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, Sat, 23 Jan 2021 09:16:00 +0100

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, Sat, 23 Jan 2021 07:37:00 +0100

Samsung continues to rely on two SoCs for its Galaxy S smartphones. (Image source: Samsung)

The Samsung Exynos 2100 falls well behind the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 in early Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra CPU and GPU speed tests

The Samsung Galaxy S21 series will soon be in people's hands, albeit with different SoCs depending on where you live. However, it turns out that the Samsung Exynos 2100 version of the Galaxy S21 Ultra is around 10% slower than its...

Alex Alderson, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 21:02:00 +0100

Galaxy Z Flip 3: new renders show the foldable phone with an updated rear camera hump and secondary screen

Samsung is currently expected to launch up to 4 new foldable devices this year, 1 of which will be a next-gen Galaxy Z Flip. Fresh renders of this clamshell phone have popped up with the same main camera module as the Galaxy S21 o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:06:00 +0100

The Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e all feature AMOLED screens. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung halts Android 11 One UI 3.0 update rollout for the Galaxy S10 due to possible bug issues

It has been reported that Samsung has had to pause the rollout for the Android 11 One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S10 series. The reasons for the halt have yet to be divulged but it’s likely bugs have been discovered. The Samsung...

Daniel R Deakin, Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:30:00 +0100

The Samsung Tab Active3 supports Samsung's S-Pen. Image via Samsung.

Samsung announces Tab Active3 ruggedized Android tablet with removable battery

Samsung's new Android 10 tablet, the Tab Active3, is a ruggedized 8-inch device with a user-removable battery, a FHD+ (1920x1200) touchscreen, S-Pen support, and support for wireless DeX.

Sam Medley, Wed, 20 Jan 2021 20:45:00 +0100

The Galaxy Tab S7 is one of the first devices to receive One UI 3.1. (Image source: Samsung)

Galaxy Tab S7: Samsung launches Android 11 with second-screen functionality courtesy of One UI 3.1 update

One UI 3.1 debuted on the Galaxy S21 series, and now it has reached Samsung's most-expensive set of tablets. One UI 3.1 for the Galaxy Tab S7 series comes with Android 11 and a host of improvements, including the option of using t...

Alex Alderson, Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:19:00 +0100

The Galaxy S21 without its rear panel. (Source: YouTube)

An initial Samsung Galaxy S21 teardown hints at the future of reparability for its new flagship series

The first Galaxy S21 disassembly video has arrived on YouTube, courtesy of the channel P3K. It suggests that repairing this base-model smartphone might not be too difficult, even though Samsung makes it look that way with its new ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 19 Jan 2021 22:02:00 +0100

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, Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:21:00 +0100

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