Category: Samsung

Samsung says its new flagship processor is 20 percent faster

[ad_1] The Exynos 990 follows the launch of the 980 in September — Samsung’s first processor and 5G modem in one– and last year’s Exynos 9820/9825. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate on phone screens, which means smoother gaming and scrolling. It can handle up to six cameras (although only three at once), and has […]

Samsung’s fix for Galaxy S10 fingerprint scanning will roll out soon

[ad_1] If you do get the update, you can’t escape it — the notice will stay until you install the fix. It’s a quick response, although it’s arguably a necessary one. In theory, anyone could unlock the S10 or Note 10 if the phone had a cheap screen cover installed. The fix should ensure that […]

Samsung won’t support Linux on DeX once Android 10 arrives

[ad_1] The decision leaves users in a tough spot. This not only gave Linux fans a way to run their preferred computing platform from their phone, it was the only option that provided a full-fledged desktop OS (in this case, Ubuntu Linux). If you use Android 10, you’ll have to revert to the considerably more […]

Samsung will fix bug that lets any fingerprint unlock a Galaxy S10

[ad_1] “Samsung Electronics is aware of the case of the S10’s malfunctioning fingerprint recognition and will soon issue a software patch,” the company told Reuters in a statement. The problem has been deemed serious enough that an online bank in South Korea, KaKaobank, has advised owners to switch off fingerprint recognition until it’s resolved. It’s […]

Pixel 4 vs. the competition: The camera battle intensifies

[ad_1] It’s been yet another Pixel phone launch preceded by a ton of leaks, but we’re still glad to see the official unveiling of Google’s latest flagship. This 5.7-inch device may only have two rear cameras, but the software’s been refined even further to include better Night Sight and HDR+. That’s to be expected in […]

Samsung’s Android 10 beta program is now available on the Galaxy S10

[ad_1] The One UI 2.0 OS features a blend of Samsung’s features like smaller notifications and “enhanced Dark Mode” that adjusts the brightness of images and text at night, along with Android 10 perks like the new Focus Mode. The app is supposedly available for folks with an unlocked phone or a contract with Sprint […]

Samsung’s Galaxy Fold Premier Service debuts in the US

[ad_1] Premiere Service also includes a discount on the first replacement for the folding screen, lowering it to $149 whether you visit specified service locations or get an expedited mail-in. You might need it, too, given that tests have suggested the inner screen might not last as long as Samsung estimates. The extra support is, […]

Readers have spoken, and apparently people really like the Galaxy S10+

[ad_1] Hardware Users who remarked upon the physical aspects of the phone included Zee who said the handset “is too large, which makes it annoying to use with one hand.” Zepelin concurred saying: “This is frankly a big phone. Screen real estate is nice, but I kind of wish I had gone with the S10 […]

Samsung will gladly help you check if your OLED TV has burn-in

[ad_1] Its YouTube video points out the types of visual vomit you should be on the lookout for when checking for burn-in (discoloration of pixels caused by static images). It includes a 10-second static display of red that fills the TV and should make burnt-in parts of the screen more obvious. The OLED burn-in issue’s […]