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Galaxy S23 Ultra getting more powerful as official launch draws closer

The base Galaxy S23, the Galaxy S23+, and the top-end Galaxy S23 Ultra have shown up multiple times on the Geekbench website over the last few weeks. As expected, those benchmark scores weren’t exactly what you would expect from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, no doubt because Samsung is still working on optimizing its […]
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Why Galaxy S FE phones aren’t updated the same day as their non-FE cousins

Whenever Samsung releases a new software update for the Galaxy S20 or Galaxy S21 lineup, many people assume Samsung will include the Galaxy S20 FE or the Galaxy S21 FE in the rollout, only to find out their device doesn’t get the same update as its non-Fan Edition model most of the time. Why is […]
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First post-Android 13 update for unlocked Galaxy S21 USA models is out

Unlocked Galaxy S21 models in the USA received Android 13 and One UI 5.0 almost a month ago, but that update came with a slightly older security patch (it had the October patch instead of the November patch, for those wondering). Now, Samsung is rolling out another Android 13-based update for unlocked Galaxy S21 modes, […]
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Galaxy A02s joins Galaxy A01 in getting Android 12 update in the US

Yesterday, the Galaxy A01 got its final major Android OS update in the US. Today, the Galaxy A02s is joining the Galaxy A01 in getting the Android 12 update. Yes, the update is a year late, but it’s finally here, and it is the last major OS update for the device. The Galaxy A02s’ carrier-unlocked […]
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Samsung fixes Microsoft Intune issue on Galaxy S22/S21 running Android 13

The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S21 were one of the first devices from Samsung to receive the Android 13 OS (One UI 5.0) update. However, a few users have been facing issues with the Microsoft Intune Company Portal app on their phones since they updated them to the latest firmware. More specifically, users are unable […]
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Google to bring up the heat to Samsung with its future phones

Details about all upcoming Pixel smartphones from Google have been leaked, thanks to a new report from Android Authority. The company’s smartphone launch strategy for 2023, 2024, and 2025 has been revealed. According to the publication, Google might launch as many as fifteen smartphones over the next three years. Interestingly, Google plans to launch foldable […]
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Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Galaxy S21 FE grab the December 2022 security update

We are approaching the end of December and the year 2022, and Samsung hasn’t stopped rolling out software updates to its smartphones and tablets. The latest Galaxy phones to get the new security update are the Galaxy S20 FE 5G and the Galaxy S21 FE. The Galaxy S20 FE 5G is getting the December 2022 […]
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Galaxy S23’s signature color leaks ahead of launch

Reports suggest that Samsung will announce the Galaxy S23 series in the first week of February 2023. Ahead of the announcement, information about the smartphone’s design and specifications has been leaked. Now, we have some exclusive information about the signature colors of the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra. Signature Galaxy S23 series […]
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Pokemon-themed accessories unveiled for Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Z Flip 4, Watch 5

A few days after launching Star Wars-themed accessories for its mobile devices, Samsung unveiled Pokemon-themed accessories for some of its products. The company will bring these accessories to Singapore first before expanding their availability to more markets. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will get the Poke Ball Cover which is priced at SGD 58 (around […]
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Overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip could be used on all Galaxy S23 models

2022 was a good year for Samsung fans who prefer Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips on the company’s flagships. The Galaxy S22 series launched with a Snapdragon chip (the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1) in pretty much all regions other than Europe, and in 2023, Samsung could exclusively use a Snapdragon chip on the Galaxy S23 lineup, even […]