One of the best things about Samsung switching from Tizen OS to Wear OS for the Galaxy Watch 4 series was the addition of the Google Assistant. Unfortunately, the popular virtual assistant from Google was not available at launch, and it kept dodging the Watch 4 series for a fairly long time. Last month, Samsung […]
Read MoreSamsung will launch its self-repair program later this summer. Apple, which is Samsung’s biggest rival in the mobile industry, is one step ahead of the Korean tech giant as it released its self-repair program last month. But first isn’t always better, and by the looks of it, Apple’s self-repair program is causing more headaches than […]
Read MoreThe Samsung Memorial Day 2022 sales event has now been announced. The company is offering great discounts on a variety of its products, including but not limited to smartphones and home appliances. This is a great time for customers in the United States who have been meaning to buy Samsung products to go ahead and […]
Read MoreAustin, Texas was already home to one of Samsung’s most advanced chip manufacturing facilities in the world. The company recently announced that it would build a brand new $17 billion chipmaking factory in nearby Taylor. It appears that Samsung may be looking into the feasibility of further expanding its facilities in the state of Austin. […]
Read MoreThe waterways near Samsung’s semiconductor facility in Northeast Austin are recovering after an acid waste spill earlier this year. In January, the facility spilled roughly 763,000 gallons of acidic waste into its stormwater pond, leading to a fatal drop in pH levels and killing aquatic life in the connecting tributary of Harris Branch Creek. Thankfully, […]
Read MoreAugust is an exciting month for Samsung and its fans. The company’s last major Unpacked event of the year usually takes place around that time, and this year, we expect Samsung to unveil two or three new foldable phones, up to three smartwatch models, and new earbuds. But interestingly enough, August 2022 might also mark […]
Read MoreIf you’re based in the United States, you may have heard of Visible. It’s an all-digital wireless carrier that’s owned by Verizon, the largest mobile carrier in the United States. Visible is an app-based phone service that runs on Verizon’s nationwide 4G network. Visible has long supported eSIM for iOS devices and only recently started […]
Read MoreSamsung’s largest chip manufacturing facility is in Pyeongtaek, a city located about 70 kilometers south of the capital Seoul. It also happens to be one of the world’s largest semiconducting manufacturing facilities. The facilities are spread across a 289,000 square meter site which is about the same size as 400 football fields. Samsung may be […]
Read MoreThe Galaxy S20 Ultra is the most beloved smartphone among mobile phone users in the United States, says a new American Customer Satisfaction Index (ASCI) report based on a survey conducted with the help of 23,000 Americans. Samsung’s 2020 flagship phone is leading the US market in consumer satisfaction reports with a score of 86. […]
Read MoreIt’s almost as if not one day passes without a Galaxy smartphone or tablet getting a new firmware update. It’s a testament to both Samsung’s commitment to keeping its Galaxy devices updated and the company’s rich product portfolio. There are tons of Galaxy models out there, and Samsung — although imperfect — is the best […]
Read MoreSamsung began updating the carrier-locked Galaxy S21 series in the United States with a new security patch roughly one week ago. Now, it’s time for the unlocked variants to steal the spotlight. The unlocked Galaxy S21 (SM-G991U1), Galaxy S21+ (SM-G996U1), and Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G998U1) are now getting a new firmware update with the May […]
Read MoreSamsung Electronics lost a couple of places on Forbes’ ranking for the World’s Largest Tech Companies in 2022 and came out in 4th place, down from the 2nd place in 2021. Samsung Electronics was led by three companies based in the United States, namely Apple, Alphabet (Google’s parent company), and Microsoft. (via BusinessKorea). The Korean […]
Read MoreLast month, a report was published online that claimed Samsung.com sales reps in the US were allegedly being made to work for free. These sales reps weren’t directly employed by Samsung. They were contracted through Ibbu, a staffing agency. It appears that Ibbu has penalized those who spoke out about the issue. The Verge reports […]
Read MoreSamsung is celebrating Mother’s Day in the United States with a new Galaxy S22 offer wherein buyers can get a free memory upgrade and enjoy 256GB of built-in storage for the price of 128GB. If this deal sounds familiar, it’s because the free memory upgrade was originally offered as a Galaxy S22 pre-order bonus. But […]
Read MoreIt’s almost become a yearly tradition for Samsung to team up with “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” to celebrate Mother’s Day. And this year, Samsung and Jimmy Fallon got together to do something special and honored teacher moms for “Mother’s Day Teacher Edition.” The Tonight Show production team invited a few moms — who […]
Read MoreA new firmware update is rolling out for the Galaxy Watch 4 in the United States. The firmware weighs a little under 100MB and carries firmware version R870XXU1FVD4. The update appears to improve security for the Galaxy Watch 4, but the changelog doesn’t mention any other changes aside from “stabilization codes for watch operation.” In […]
Read MoreSamsung launched a couple of new eco-conscious accessories for the Galaxy S21 and the Galaxy Watch 4 series last month to celebrate Earth Day, but the company’s sustainability efforts continue. The same eco-friendly accessories designed by Sean Wotherspoon are now offered in a bundle at a discount for Samsung customers buying the refurbished Galaxy S21, […]
Read MoreThe National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has launched an investigation into competition in mobile app ecosystems. On behalf of the United States Department of Commerce, the NTIA is now requesting comments about competition in mobile app ecosystems. The investigation was triggered by an executive order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy from July […]
Read MoreIf you thought $675 for the factory renewed Galaxy S21 from Samsung wasn’t good enough of an offer, you may want to consider this other deal from Best Buy. With it, the T-Mobile Galaxy S21+ costs less than the renewed base Galaxy S21 and about the same as a mid-range Galaxy A phone. Best Buy customers in […]
Read MoreSamsung’s $40 price cut on the Galaxy Buds 2 is still happening at the company’s online e-shop a few weeks later, but now, prospective buyers in the United States can save even more on a new pair of wireless earbuds from Samsung. Should you choose to buy the Galaxy Buds 2 from Best Buy, you […]
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