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Korean army may ban iPhones over security issues, use Samsung phones instead
It appears that the South Korean military is considering a comprehensive ban on the iPhone over security issues. This decision has reportedly come following joint meetings by the army, navy, and air force headquarters. If implemented, iPhones will be banned from all military headquarters as well as subordinate units. Android phones, specifically those made by […]
- By Daniel van Dorp
- 29 mins ago
This Samsung chip will supercharge the new Nintendo Switch 2
The components that Samsung makes find their way into a lot more devices than you'd imagine. Gaming consoles require high-performance memory and Samsung makes some of the best memory chips in the business. Naturally, its products are top-of-mind for console makers. There have been reports about Nintendo working on a new version of its popular […]
- By Daniel van Dorp
- 2 days ago
Samsung goes into emergency mode with 6-day work week
The Samsung Group wants to instill a sense of urgency in its business units as headwinds continue to hamper progress. To that end, it's introducing a 6-day work week for executives at Samsung Electronics. All executives, including those at manufacturing and sales divisions, will now work either on Saturday or Sunday as well after the […]
- By Daniel van Dorp
- 5 days ago
Apple Pay finds it difficult to crush Samsung Pay in South Korea
Samsung Pay had enjoyed a clear field in the company's home country of South Korea for many years until Apple decided to ruin the party. The company launched its mobile payments service, Apple Pay, in South Korea last year. It was encouraged by the rising market share of iPhones in the country, so it was […]
- By Daniel van Dorp
- 6 days ago
Charging people to use Galaxy AI is the dumbest idea ever
It felt like Samsung's Unpacked event last week wasn't as much for introducing the Galaxy S24 series as it was for introducing Galaxy AI. All of the media messaging prior to the event had been hyping up the new artificial intelligence features that the lineup brings to the table. Samsung made no secret of the […]
- By Daniel van Dorp
- 3 months ago
Samsung Ballie robot will only be truly impressive if it actually ships
The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is the biggest electronics trade show in the world. Countless companies, big and small, descend on Las Vegas to showcase new and innovative products. Some may see the light of day, others may never be more than prototypes, leaving us wishing for a reality in which they exist. […]
- By Daniel van Dorp
- 3 months ago
PSA: Your Galaxy Buds FE can’t survive a trip in the washing machine
Electronics and water aren't the best of friends. Even if you have water-resistant devices, the idea is to not expose them to water beyond a certain period of time, since it could eventually seep into the device and cause all sorts of problems. The Galaxy Buds FE, particularly its charging case, isn't classified as a […]
- By Daniel van Dorp
- 6 months ago
Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 charge quick but don’t die quick
Foldable phones are all the rage these days and have been catching on surprisingly fast, and Samsung has cemented its position as the leader in the foldable segment in the years since the launch of the first foldable Galaxy phone back in 2019. The foldable form factor opens up new avenues for productivity, creativity, and […]
- By Daniel van Dorp
- 9 months ago
Galaxy Z Flip 5’s embrace of self-expression is why I #JoinTheFlipSide
Our smartphones have increasingly become tools for self-expression. Samsung understands this and has made it the foundation of its vision for the Galaxy Z Flip 5. The company has developed the Galaxy Z Flip 5 to be the ultimate tool for self-expression. We love to customize and personalize our devices. Whether that's through cases, stickers, […]
- By Daniel van Dorp
- 9 months ago
I’m not into foldables, so what does Samsung have for me at Unpacked?
For the longest time, Samsung has been in the unique position of launching two flagship smartphones in one year. The Galaxy S flagship would arrive at the beginning of the year followed by the Galaxy Note in the second half. In recent years, these lineups were expanded to multiple models, so you'd have as many […]
- By Daniel van Dorp
- 9 months ago
Its no surprise why people care less about flagship phones now
Have you noticed that there just doesn't seem to be a lot of excitement around flagship phones anymore? At least not as much as it used to be in the past. There are several factors at play here. The pandemic has obviously forced a major rethink for people across the globe. Some are still recovering […]
- By Daniel van Dorp
- 10 months ago
Samsung’s innovation faces a great threat from market conditions
It may seem like distant memory right now but 2020 brought a generational event in the form of the COVID19 pandemic. This was the sort of thing they'll teach about in history books decades from now. We've lived through it, saw how it brought the world to a grinding halt, and forced us to come […]
- By Daniel van Dorp
- 10 months ago
As Chinese OEMs leave Europe, Samsung wins but its customers lose
Dethroning Samsung has long been the singular goal that Chinese OEMs have been working toward. They tried everything. Whether it was blatantly reproducing its innovations, opting for a very aggressive pricing strategy, going on a marketing blitz or doing everything under the sun to somehow steal market share from the Korean juggernaut. Samsung never underestimated […]
- By Daniel van Dorp
- 1 year ago
Galaxy S23’s great performance is now Samsung’s biggest hurdle
The Galaxy S22 phones weren't bad by any stretch of the imagination. They were packed with the latest tech and features. However, they were unable to generate a lot of interest from customers for a variety of reasons. That's why the Galaxy S22 couldn't reportedly meet the sales expectations that Samsung had from last year's […]
- By Daniel van Dorp
- 1 year ago
This is the worst upgrade the Galaxy A54 brings over the A53
There's a question many Samsung fans have been asking for a few years: Why do its mid-range phones not come with a glass back when some phones from the competition do, often at a lower price? Samsung used to have metal backs for its Galaxy A series phones for some time, before it eventually switched […]
- By Daniel van Dorp
- 1 year ago
