Galaxy S23 Ultra S Pen problem crops up, but there may be a way to fix it

Galaxy S23 Ultra users are bringing an S Pen issue to light. The iconic stylus accessory randomly disconnects from the S23 Ultra when it’s in use and unholstered from its dedicated slot. Temporary workarounds and one potential long-term solution exist, but if that fails, Samsung may have to address the issue and release a hotfix. […]

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Galaxy S23 Ultra’s S Pen can be inserted backwards without any damage

Back in 2015, when Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 5, some users ended up damaging their S Pen and the smartphone after accidentally inserting the S Pen backward in its slot. A small hook prevented the S Pen from coming out of the silo if it was inverted backward. But that isn’t the case with […]

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Google spotted preparing Fast Pair to handle stylus charging notifications

Google’s Fast Pair service uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to discover nearby Bluetooth devices without hampering the phone’s battery. Since its arrival in 2017, Fast Pair has gained a good number of features. Now, a new report suggests that Google is prepping the Fast Pair to handle stylus charging notifications. Folks over at 9To5Google spotted multiple […]

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Wild Galaxy Z Fold 5 rumor hints at S Pen holster, odd Snapdragon SoC

A wild rumor claims to have uncovered some key characteristics of the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5. It includes speculations about weight and dimensions due to the inclusion of an S Pen holster and claims that the Z Fold 5 may use an unannounced Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. Strap yourselves in, folks; this is going to […]

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Here are the Samsung Good Lock modules we think you should try first

We’re not sure if Samsung finally heard the cries of millions of Galaxy device users worldwide or got bored of our yearly rants, but regardless, the company has just released Good Lock in a handful more countries. The experimental platform still doesn’t seem to be available worldwide, but expanding availability to more regions is undoubtedly […]

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Secure your Samsung Notes documents with a fingerprint or password

Samsung Notes is arguably one of the best first-party apps, regardless of whether or not your Galaxy phone or tablet supports the S Pen. Samsung Notes lets you view, edit and create documents, and it is one of the best word processors for mobile. Another strength of Samsung Notes is that it is secure, partly […]

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New Pentastic update adds Compact Mode for Air Command

Samsung’s S Pen-centric app for Good Lock is getting a new update. Through this new release, the Pentastic Good Lock module that expands upon S Pen settings has received support for a “Compact Mode” for the Air Command feature. The update brings Pentastic to version 2.0.5.3. It’s now available in regions where Good Lock isn’t […]

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Most Galaxy phones should support the S Pen for this one feature

Samsung’s iconic S Pen went through a couple of key changes over the past few years. With the Galaxy Note series gone, the Galaxy S22 Ultra has become the default S Pen smartphone. Furthermore, Galaxy Z Fold customers can now pair their devices with an optional S Pen, and in part, Samsung appears to have […]

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Remember this important S Pen requirement about the Galaxy Z Fold 4!

The Galaxy S22 Ultra isn’t the only Samsung smartphone released in 2022 that offers support for the S Pen. The company’s latest foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 4, also works with the iconic input device, albeit customers have to buy one separately and should avoid the standard S Pen at all costs. Here’s all […]

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Does S Pen work on Galaxy Z Fold 4’s cover display?

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 was unveiled today alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Watch 5, Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, and the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. Samsung’s newest foldable flagship smartphone brings improvements in terms of design, cameras, performance, and software. But, has the company implemented the feature that most Galaxy Z Fold 3 […]

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New Samsung Email update improves encryption, S Pen features and more

Samsung’s proprietary Email app for Galaxy smartphones and tablets running One UI is getting a new update to version 6.1.72.1. It’s the third update released for the Email app this year. Unlike many app updates rolled out this year, Samsung Email version 6.1.72.1 is important enough to come with a proper changelog. According to the […]

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Samsung helping Google add handwriting-to-text input to Chrome with Android 13

It seems like we will see one more Samsung feature make its way to Android 13. Esper’s editor Mishaal Rahman has tracked multiple threads in the Chromium Gerrit by a Samsung engineer, which shows that Google could add the S-Pen’s handwriting-to-text feature on Chrome with Android 13. Apparently, this feature will make Google Chrome on Android 13 more […]

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Galaxy Note spirit will be reborn year after year through new Galaxy S Ultras

The head of Samsung’s mobile division recently confirmed that the company has no plans to bring back the Galaxy Note smartphone series but will keep the Note spirit alive through new Galaxy S Ultra models every year. More accurately, Samsung’s TM Roh claimed that “starting this year, Galaxy Note will appear in the form of […]

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Galaxy Z Fold 4 won’t bring the improvement Note fans want

Last year, Samsung brought a lot of improvements with its foldable phones. The Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the Galaxy Z Fold 3 were the world’s first foldable phones with an IPX8 rating for water resistance. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 brought support for an S Pen, and with the Galaxy Z Fold 4, people had […]

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Samsung’s work on the Galaxy Z Fold 4 S Pen is in full swing

Work on the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is already underway. The company should unveil its upcoming premium foldable phone around August this year, and reportedly, the accompanying S Pen has entered mass production. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 might be the first foldable phone in the series to feature a dedicated S Pen holster. But […]

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To me, the Galaxy Note series ceased to be an option in 2020

I have been a Galaxy Note 10 user for more than two years now, and I am ready for an upgrade. However, as some of you who may have checked my journey into DeX so far already know, my next device will not be the Galaxy S22 Ultra but the Galaxy S22+. You could be […]

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Can the best Galaxy S22 Ultra features satisfy Note and S fans alike?

The Galaxy S22 Ultra is a break from the norm as far as the S-line of smartphones is concerned. Its essence is that of a Galaxy Note device. If the Galaxy S21 Ultra merely offered an S Pen Case accessory, the Galaxy S22 Ultra has essentially become a Galaxy Note with a different name. The […]

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Samsung’s S Pen should be an accessory instead of sitting inside the phone

The S Pen is no longer a Galaxy Note feature. Samsung introduced S Pen support to the Galaxy S and Galaxy Z Fold lineups last year, and the company put the final nail in the Galaxy Note coffin this year with the Galaxy S22 Ultra, which not only supports the S Pen but also has […]

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Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Note 10+: The best upgrade you could realistically expect?

The Galaxy S22 series is here, or rather, it will be once the pre-order period ends. And even though the base S22 and the Plus models don’t distance themselves from the established formula, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is a different story. It’s a Galaxy S flagship in name and camera system, but it’s otherwise a […]

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