Danny Dorresteijn

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Why does Samsung Mobile boss TM Roh keep upsetting hard-core users!

There's been a clear shift in priorities ever since TM Roh took over as the boss of Samsung's mobile division. Roh agreed to as much in our interview with him during the previous Unpacked event. The focus is on extracting more from less instead of going all out on hardware. While that's commendable, it shouldn't […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
9 hours ago

Samsung should bring easier brightness control to its televisions

Smart TVs have become incredibly, um, smart over the years. Entertainment is no longer limited to regular TV channels. You can find an endless range of content on various streaming apps, and you can also stream high-end PC and console games to your Samsung TV over the cloud. Samsung Smart TVs also have some of […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
3 days ago

Dear TM Roh, It’s time for some much-needed shock and awe

TM Roh took over the reins of Samsung MX at the start of 2020. To say that it was a very difficult time would be an understatement. The pandemic had gripped a world staring global recession in the face. Global supply chains were disrupted and life as we knew it came to a standstill. He […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
3 weeks ago

You can now join our new SamMobile WhatsApp channel!

We've just launched our SamMobile WhatsApp channel, and our readers are all invited! SamMobile followers can now stay on top of the latest Samsung news, app and firmware updates, hot Galaxy deals, expert insights, leaks, rumors, and more by hitting this link to join our WhatsApp channel. As a reminder, SamMobile is also present on […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
1 month ago

Is it arrogance or obstacles for Samsung MX to not exist at Snapdragon Summit?

Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit 2023 is underway in Hawaii, entering its second day today following the announcement of the company's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset yesterday. Devices powered by this new chipset will be out next year. Some manufacturers have already gone ahead and teased their Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered phones that are due in the […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
1 month ago

Samsung’s One UI 6 stole the thunder from the iPhone 15

Did you know Apple launched a new iPhone recently? Well, of course you do. Apple's new iPhone 15 has been the talk of the town recently, with everything from the titanium frame and upgraded cameras to the powerful new A17 Pro chip and its heating issues getting a lot of attention and news coverage. But […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
1 month ago

Exclusive: Galaxy S24 is your upcoming pocket AI machine

Samsung is going all in with artificial intelligence on its next flagship, the Galaxy S24. Our sources tell us that Samsung wants to make the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra the smartest AI phones ever, even one-upping what Google has to offer on the Pixel lineup. That's a lofty ambition, and unfortunately, […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
1 month ago

Copying Google’s seven year update policy won’t save Samsung

No one does software updates in the Android landscape as well as Samsung, but the Korean manufacturer's superiority has been challenged by Google, which recently launched the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. It promised to support all Pixel devices launched in the future with new Android versions and security patches for seven years. Samsung […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
2 months ago

Beta only in name: One UI 6 already works great on Galaxy Z Fold 5

Last week, Samsung finally opened up the One UI 6.0 beta program for its foldable devices. It started with the Galaxy Z Fold 5 but Samsung soon followed it up with a beta for the Galaxy Z Flip 5, and we will no doubt see Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 owners getting […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
2 months ago

All Galaxy S24 models could have a titanium frame

For the last few years, Apple has been using stainless steel for the iPhone's frame to enable a more premium in-hand feel compared to aluminum. There have been many rumors that Samsung would adopt stainless steel as well, but that never happened, possibly because stainless steel can add quite a few grams to the total […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
2 months ago

Samsung’s ecosystem is a mess because of Samsung itself

Samsung MX, the conglomerate's mobile division, has begun focusing on software more compared to hardware in recent years. The results have been quite obvious. Samsung Galaxy devices have become more stable, the software optimization has improved, thereby enabling the device to extract the most out of its hardware. The Galaxy S23 series is a good […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
4 months ago

As a mobile gamer, I can’t imagine anything better than the Galaxy Z Fold 5

I'm an avid mobile gamer and that was one of the reasons why I switched over to the very first Galaxy Fold when it came out in 2019. I liked the idea of having an almost tablet-sized display in my pocket that would be great for immersive gaming, while also providing me the flexibility of […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
4 months ago

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked in Korea was just perfect, let me tell you why?

Early this year, I wrote a scathing opinion over Samsung’s decision to once again hold the Unpacked event in San Francisco, a city that’s far from Europe and very far from Samsung’s home country of South Korea. I wanted Samsung to switch things up a bit as it has been years since Samsung chose a […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
4 months ago

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is the Barbie to my Oppenheimer, and I love it!

This was a great week for Samsung fans. The company unveiled new foldable phones at the Unpacked event on July 26. This was Samsung's first Unpacked event in Seoul, South Korea, and I was particularly excited to attend the event on the company's home turf. It was an incredible experience with the highlight most definitely […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
4 months ago

Android is in trouble because specs are not sexy anymore

The mobile industry has gone through a massive process of elimination over the past two decades. The diversity of manufacturers and operating systems has reduced to the Android and Apple duopoly. Companies that once led the industry, such as Sony, Nokia, LG, BlackBerry, etc, no longer exist in this industry, even though some of them […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
6 months ago