A new update is now rolling out for the Samsung Galaxy S21 series

Samsung has started releasing a new security update for Galaxy devices. The March 2023 security patch, which Samsung detailed earlier today, is now available for the unlocked, international Galaxy S21 models. The update can be identified by firmware version G99xBXXS6EWBB. The latter confirms that this is a routine security patch rather than a feature update. […]

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More Galaxy phones will get better camera lens switching, improved picture remaster

With the Galaxy S23 series, Samsung made several improvements to the camera. Those improvements include better stabilization, improved exposure, and smoother switching between camera lenses. Some of those new improvements are now coming to older Galaxy smartphones. According to tipster GaryeonHan, the Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S22, Galaxy Z Flip, Galaxy […]

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Galaxy S21 gets One UI 5.1 with new update in the US

Two weeks ago, even before the launch of the Galaxy S23 series, Samsung started rolling out the One UI 5.1 update to the Galaxy S21 series. However, back then, the update was limited to European countries. Now, the One UI 5.1 update has reached the US variants of the Galaxy S21 series. The One UI […]

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Camera Assistant app released to more Galaxy phones running One UI 5.1

Samsung launched the Camera Assistant app to bring more granular camera controls to Galaxy smartphone users. The app was first released only to the Galaxy S22 series. Now, the company has released an update to the Camera Assistant app that makes it compatible with a lot more Galaxy smartphones. The latest Camera Assistant app (version […]

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February 2023 security update rolling out to Galaxy S21 in the US

Ever since it released the February 2023 security update to the Galaxy Note 20, Samsung has accelerated the pace of the update’s release. The update has now reached a lot more phones. The latest Galaxy phones to get the new security update are the unlocked versions of the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 […]

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These Galaxy phones will get Samsung’s new Image Clipper

Samsung’s new Image Clipper feature is available exclusively on the new Galaxy S23 flagship series. But that may not be the case for long. Other devices will supposedly get this clever Gallery tool through an app update. Image Clipper allows Galaxy S23 users to tap, hold, and instantly crop objects from photos using the Gallery […]

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Galaxy S23 Astro Hyperlapse feature not included in One UI 5.1 update for older phones

The Galaxy S23 series brought a lot of new camera features, including 8K 30fps videos, 4K portrait videos, and QHD resolution for Super Steady mode. It also introduced Astro Hyperlapse, a new camera feature lets you capture stunning time-lapse videos of the night sky, featuring stars trails and other objects in space. However, it seems […]

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How to enable battery bypass feature for cooler gaming on your Galaxy phone

Samsung introduced the Pause USB Power Delivery feature with the Galaxy S23 series, or at least that’s when we discovered the feature exists. It’s been available on some older flagships for some time, though we cannot say exactly when it was introduced. When enabled, it stops charging the battery and bypasses the power directly to […]

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BREAKING: Galaxy S21 gets treated with One UI 5.1 update

A few moments ago, Samsung released the One UI 5.1 update to the Galaxy S22 series, bringing One UI 5.1 to older phones earlier than the latest Samsung flagships. Shortly after, the update was also released to the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and the Galaxy Z Fold 4. Now, the update is rolling out to […]

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Camera Assistant is getting more features, coming to more Samsung phones

Samsung released the Camera Assistant app for the Galaxy S22 series with the One UI 5.0 update. It gives more control over the camera behavior and performance to those who want that added level of control. Now, the company is planning to bring over those features, along with some more options, to more Galaxy smartphones. […]

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One UI 5.0 vs One UI 5.1: Find out what’s new in our latest video!

The Galaxy S23 series went official less than a week ago, and we have been using various devices in the new flagship lineup since then, looking inside every nook and cranny to see what’s changed on the hardware front and the software front. While it’s no trouble finding out the hardware specs of a new […]

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These Samsung Galaxy smartphones now support Google Fi eSIM

Google Fi has announced that it is adding eSIM support to select Samsung Galaxy smartphones. The Google Fi eSIM support was first introduced with the Google Pixel 2 series when they were bought through Fi. Later, Google Fi support was expanded to Pixel 3 and 3a. Then, with the Pixel 4 series, Google Fi eSIM […]

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Your Galaxy S23 has a smaller battery than the Galaxy S21

Did you buy a Galaxy S23 or Galaxy S23+ already? Good choice! These are certainly among the best Samsung phones on the market. Samsung has equipped these devices with the latest technology. Both models also have larger batteries than their predecessors. However, you’d be surprised to know that they have smaller batteries than their counterparts […]

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Galaxy S21 gets a new security update but it isn’t February 2023 security patch

Samsung has already rolled out the January 2023 security patch to the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. Today, the three phones are getting another software update in the US, and according to the changelog, it improves the security of these devices. Typically, it would mean that the firmware contains a new security […]

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Galaxy S21 vs Galaxy S23: Battle of the compact flagships

Samsung is about to unveil its upcoming high-end smartphone, the Galaxy S23. Its design, specifications, and pricing (at least for a few markets) have leaked already, and based on that information, the device seems like a good upgrade over its predecessors. It brings a newer processor, a simpler design, and a bigger battery, among other […]

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Galaxy S21 Ultra to Galaxy S23 Ultra: Reasons to upgrade, a few not to

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is just one week away from its official unveiling. All the leaked information so far has painted a positive picture. Samsung upgraded almost every aspect of its upcoming flagship for 2023, and the Galaxy S23 Ultra is an interesting proposition for Samsung flagship customers, especially those living in markets where trade-in […]

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Galaxy S21 gets January 2023 security update in the US

The Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra received the January 2023 security patch in the first week of this month. These devices were one of the first from Samsung to get the latest security update. However, back then, the company rolled out the update only to the international variants of the devices. Today, […]

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These phones will get One UI 5.1 update soon after Galaxy S23 launch

It is expected that Samsung will debut the Galaxy S23 series with Android 13-based One UI 5.1 software onboard. Going by the company’s track record, the new software will be rolled out to previous-generation high-end phones first, then to tablets and mid-range smartphones. Well, Samsung has now confirmed which phones will get the One UI […]

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Galaxy S21 is the next in line to get January 2023 security update

Yesterday, Samsung released the 2023’s first security update to the Galaxy Note 10 series. Now, the company has started rolling out the January 2023 security update to the Galaxy S21 series in some European countries. The latest software update for the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra bumps up the firmware version of […]

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Your Galaxy device may be stuck on the July 2022 Play system update

The Android OS and monthly security patches aren’t the only updates that your device gets. Play system updates are also rolled out every month for compatible Android devices directly by Google. It appears that the update hasn’t arrived on some of Samsung’s most popular devices. Multiple threads have emerged on Reddit and Samsung’s official support […]

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