Mihai Matei

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The best features that make the Galaxy S23 Ultra a top-tier phone

Samsung announced the Galaxy S23 Ultra a few days ago. Even though the 2023 model doesn’t look all that different from the Galaxy S22 Ultra released last year, it almost feels like it has positively redefined Samsung’s flagship strategy. From a new camera system and a new chipset to better software, the Galaxy S23 Ultra […]

By Mihai Matei
8 hours ago

Samsung Display secures mysterious FlexMirror trademark

After roughly a decade of developing flexible display technology, Samsung Display finally reached the point where it could commercialize foldable panels. The Galaxy Fold was the first device to adopt this new technology a few years back, and since then, Samsung Display has experimented with all kinds of form factors. Some designs, such as the […]

By Mihai Matei
10 hours ago

Samsung has faith in Galaxy laptops becoming a part of its ecosystem

Galaxy Unpacked 2023 was relatively unusual, as Samsung announced a new laptop series alongside its most iconic flagship smartphone lineup: the Galaxy S. Samsung appears to have high hopes for its new laptops, and in a recent interview, Lee Min-cheol revealed a few more interesting tidbits of information about the company’s thinking behind the release […]

By Mihai Matei
11 hours ago

WhatsApp is rolling out new features to status updates

Meta is rolling out a new big update for WhatsApp status. As you may know, the status feature allows WhatsApp users to share so-called “ephemeral updates” that disappear after 24 hours. They can include photos, videos, GIFs, and text. The feature’s been out for about a year, and now, WhatsApp is bringing more status updates. […]

By Mihai Matei
12 hours ago

Samsung joins Internet Matters to celebrate Safe Internet Day

As great a tool as the internet is, the world wide web can be a dangerous place where unsuspecting users could get tricked into giving away their personal information or be led to malware-infested websites. And that’s not even the worst of it. But some organizations aim to make the internet a better, safer place. […]

By Mihai Matei
13 hours ago

Samsung’s XR headset can’t succeed without powerful AR apps

At Galaxy Unpacked 2023, Samsung confirmed that it is developing an Extended Reality (XR), i.e., Mixed/Augmented Reality headset. The company didn’t undertake this challenge alone but teamed up with Qualcomm and Google. And although TM Roh didn’t reveal any specifics about the upcoming mixed reality device, we later found out that the headset (or at […]

By Mihai Matei
1 day ago

Alleged Exynos 2400 chipset specs revealed in “reliable leak”

As you probably know, Samsung’s new Galaxy S23 series uses a Qualcomm chipset exclusively. It’s Snapdragon everywhere, and prospective buyers no longer have to worry about getting an Exynos-powered flagship phone in some markets. Everyone gets to experience the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, and on top of that, they’re getting an overclocked version with […]

By Mihai Matei
1 day ago

Unlocked Galaxy Note 20 gets the February 2023 update in the USA

The Galaxy Note 20 series is the first in Samsung’s device portfolio to receive the February 2023 security patch. And among all the Note 20 variants, the international one was the first to break the ice. Now, carrier-unlocked Note 20 models in the USA are joining in. It’s quite a surprise seeing the US-bound carrier-unlocked […]

By Mihai Matei
1 day ago

[Update: Official statement] Samsung cuts back on legacy nodes to support 3nm chip production

Update: Samsung Foundry stated that the report stating the company is facing a talent shortage for legacy nodes is not true and completely baseless. Here is what Samsung Foundry said in an official statement to SamMobile: “A recent report that Samsung is experiencing legacy node issues due to talent shortage for its foundry operations is […]

By Mihai Matei
2 days ago

I used my Galaxy S22+ without a case for a year. This is what happened

When Samsung announced the Galaxy S22 series a year ago, it made a pretty big deal about the new “Armor Aluminum” frame, promising that this new material lends more scratch and drop resistance to the 2022 flagship phones. Some took those claims at face value, while others thought “Armor Aluminum” was just a buzzword. As […]

By Mihai Matei
3 days ago

Galaxy Experience Space in San Fran is the most epic Samsung store

Samsung brought back the epic in-store experience in San Francisco after Unpacked. The company opened up a new Galaxy Experience Space in the Golden Gate City, where visitors can experience the new Galaxy S23 and Galaxy Book 3 lineups in person, learn about Samsung’s sustainability efforts, play mobile games, and take epic photos that simulate […]

By Mihai Matei
4 days ago

TM Roh expects Galaxy S and foldable sales to grow by double digits

Samsung announced its new Galaxy S23 flagship phone series a couple of days ago at Unpacked in San Francisco. The Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra appear to have received a positive reception from the general public, as Samsung made key changes to its strategy, such as establishing an exclusive partnership with Qualcomm and improving […]

By Mihai Matei
4 days ago

Samsung XR headset battery spotted, hints at a stand-alone device

In what almost felt like a “one more thing” moment, Samsung announced at Unpacked that it is developing an XR (Extended Reality) headset. The company joined forces with Qualcomm and Google to create this new device, which, so far, has no official name or confirmed release date in sight. But working on it, Samsung is, […]

By Mihai Matei
4 days ago

Samsung Pay may soon face competition from Apple in Korea

Due to a lack of an NFC infrastructure and other regulatory factors, Apple has yet to release its Pay service to South Korea. But according to new reports, Samsung Pay may soon face serious competition in the mobile payment market in its home country from the US tech giant. For months now, reports indicate that […]

By Mihai Matei
5 days ago

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra battery life might make Apple tremble

The Galaxy S23 series keeps sounding better and better. Early benchmarks show a leap in graphical performance, and new leaks indicate that the phones have improved cooling. 8K video recording no longer feels like a gimmick, and on top of all this, battery life is reportedly stellar, matching the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Many reports […]

By Mihai Matei
5 days ago