Samsung announced new display technology which hides multiple sensors, including the camera and fingerprint sensors. The new displays could finally do away with the polarizing notch design. We could see the display technology on the upcoming Galaxy S10, but Samsung did not give specifics. Wouldn’t it be great to live in a world without notches? […]
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Samsung wants to kill the iPhone notch with its new all-screen display
Going forward, iPhones will have a notch at the top, as Apple made clear back in September when it unveiled the iPhone XS and XR models. The notch is the ugliest thing about the iPhone X design, but it’s a necessary trade-off right now. Samsung, meanwhile, is not a fan of the notch. But the […]
Read MoreSamsung’s newest Surface Pro rival is powered by a Snapdragon chip from Qualcomm
Microsoft a few weeks ago unveiled its brand new Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2 models, but these aren’t the only new Windows 10 toys in town. In fact, if you’re a fan of machines that run Windows 10 on ARM, you should know that Samsung just launched such a 2-in-1 tablet, the brand […]
Read MoreThis might tell us everything we need to know about the Galaxy S10’s in-display fingerprint sensor
The Galaxy S10 is widely expected to feature an in-display fingerprint sensor, a feature Samsung has been working on for a few years now. The Galaxy S8 was first rumored to get it, but Samsung kept delaying the launch of a flagship with an in-screen fingerprint sensor on account of various development issues. A series […]
Read MoreWhat is the best mid-range mobile processor?
[embedded content] Not everyone buys a flagship or premium smartphone. Brands like Xiaomi, Nokia, and Honor sell millions of devices a year in the mid-range market. A mid-range device is typically cheaper and has fewer features than a flagship or premium device. They generally use mobile processors with lower levels of performance compared to flagship […]
Read MoreSamsung practically confirmed the Galaxy S10 will pack the same chip tech as the iPhone XS
Samsung on Thursday announced that it has started production of EUV 7nm LPP chips, which is a very complex way to tell the world that 7nm chips will be ready in time for the Galaxy S10 launch next year. If 7nm sound familiar, that’s because smartphone makers including Huawei and Apple have already launched such […]
Read MoreSamsung acquires analytics startup Zhilabs to prepare for the coming 5G era
Samsung has made clear that it’s got a cash horde of more than $20 billion it wants to spend investing in businesses that will in some way lay groundwork for the company’s future growth — businesses that focus on everything from AI to autonomous cars. 5G is also a component of that, as we see […]
Read MoreLatest Samsung Galaxy Watch update improves charging and music playback
The Samsung Galaxy Watch received its second update today. The update includes improved reliability of battery charging, music playback, and the overall experience. The update is available in the U.S., with other regions to follow. Mixed in all the hoopla of the Galaxy Note 9 was the Galaxy Watch, Samsung’s latest attempt at a smartwatch […]
Read MoreDeal: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 going for $770 ($230 off) on eBay
Even though the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is one of the best Android smartphones available, we do not blame you if you skipped it over its $1,000 starting price. Thanks to eBay seller never-msrp, who marked the price down to $770. That is the lowest price we have seen on the Galaxy Note 9 and […]
Read MoreSamsung’s international Galaxy Note9 drops to $770 on eBay ($230 off)
If you’ve been eyeing a Galaxy Note9, then you might be interested in this deal. Over on eBay, you can pick up a 128GB dual-SIM Note9 (Exynos variant) for just $769.99, which is a good drop from the last time we saw this deal. Keep in mind that this is the international variant (SM-N960F/DS), so […]
Read MoreGood news: Google’s Pixel 3 XL has the right kind of OLED display
Soon after Pixel 2 reviews came out last year, it became clear that the XL version suffered from various screen issues that Google fixed with the help of software updates. Google had to explain the seemingly inferior OLED screen on the Pixel 2 XL screen compared to the Pixel 2, implying that the fault may […]
Read MoreWhich is the better power user phone: Huawei Mate 20 Pro or Galaxy Note 9? (Poll of the Week)
Last week’s poll summary: Last week, we asked you if you were planning on buying the Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL, or neither. The overwhelming majority of our readers said they weren’t going to buy either, 16 percent said they prefer the smaller Pixel 3, and just 12 percent voted for the Pixel 3 […]
Read MoreHuawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro vs the competition
We’re right in the middle of a wave of major smartphone releases and the Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are next on the bill. They join the new Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL, LG V40 ThinQ, and Samsung Galaxy Note 9 as big handsets with big price tags vying for your attention. […]
Read MoreSamsung’s Android Pie beta program for the Galaxy S9 will start soon
Google released Android 9.0 Pie in early August, with only Pixel and Pixel 2 phones being eligible for the upgrade. Various other smartphone makers offered Pie betas at the same time and some of them will make Android 9.0 available to their customers soon. Samsung? Not so much. But the Korean Android device maker is […]
Read MoreSamsung is almost ready to launch its Android 9 Pie beta program
Getting updated to the latest version of Android as quickly as possible is something a lot of users care about, with good reason, but it tends to be a bit of a lottery depending on which device you own. Samsung is usually one of the better OEMs for updates, and it looks like its Android […]
Read MoreT-Mobile’s 36-month payment plans could help bring $1,000 phones to more people
T-Mobile customers can buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 with payments spread out over 36-months. On this plan, monthly payments for the device are less than that of a Galaxy S9 on a 24-month contract. Given the high price tags premium phones often carry, this could help more users afford them. T-Mobile is letting customers […]
Read MoreDisplay wars still on: Galaxy Note 10 tipped for bigger screen than iPhone XS Max
Speculation suggests the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will have a 6.66-inch display. This would be larger than any previous Galaxy Note or Galaxy S series device. It would also mean the Note series would once again have a larger display than the biggest iPhone. Samsung is opting for a 6.66-inch display on next year’s Samsung […]
Read MoreDeal: Save 10% on the Samsung Galaxy Watch (now starting at $299)
Samsung has reduced the price of the Samsung Galaxy Watch by $30 (as spotted by PhoneArena). The 42mm version of the watch is now available for $299 and the 46mm version of the watch costs $319.99. The price reduction comes just under two months after Samsung first released the device. The 42mm model is available in both Gold […]
Read MoreiPhone XS Max vs. Galaxy Note 9 battery battle: Which phone lasts longer?
Apple spent much of its September iPhone reveal event explaining how the new models would differ from last year’s model, but the most intriguing claim to many was that the iPhone XS Max battery would last an hour and a half longer than that of the iPhone X. This might have been a bit of […]
Read MoreAndroid 8.0 Oreo is rolling out now to the Samsung Galaxy J3 on Verizon
Android updates aren’t always guaranteed, especially on lower-end devices, so it’s nice when budget phones receive newer versions of the operating system. Case in point, Android 8.0 Oreo is rolling out to Samsung’s very affordable Galaxy J3 on Verizon. The update is coming to both the Galaxy J3 Eclipse and Galaxy J3 Mission. It includes […]
Read More[Update: Orders open] Samsung Galaxy Note9 to soon be available in Midnight Black and Cloud Silver in the US
Oddly, Samsung released the Galaxy Note9 in the US with only two colors, neither of which can be considered conventional: Ocean Blue and Lavender Purple. That was a big step from the standard black/white/gold palette that’s been popular for years, though it looks like Samsung is slowly bringing that back to the US to some […]
Read MoreSamsung’s foldable phone will give new meaning to ‘phablet’
Samsung’s DJ Koh has revealed more details about its upcoming foldable phone. The device can be used as a tablet, before being folded into a smartphone. Koh adds the device would see a global release and wouldn’t be a “gimmick product.” Samsung has been working on foldable phones for years now, and it looks like […]
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