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Latest US news
Here you will find the latest news and most recent developments on the US, with regular updates and all the information you need.
Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4 get January 2023 security update in US
Yesterday, Samsung released the January 2023 security patch to the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Galaxy Z Flip 3. Today, the company is rolling out the same security update to their successors, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Z Flip 4. The update is currently rolling out the carrier-unlocked variants of the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 4 months ago
US version of Galaxy A42 5G gets November 2022 security update a month late
Samsung has released the Android 13 update to the Galaxy A42 5G. However, it is currently available only for the Korean version of the phone (SM-A426N). While the other variants of the phone are awaiting the Android 13 update, Samsung is rolling out November 2022 security patch to the carrier-unlocked version of the Galaxy A42 5G […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 5 months ago
Galaxy S22 gets Android 13 update on T-Mobile’s network in the US
Samsung started rolling out the Android 13 (One UI 5.0) update to the Galaxy S22 last week. However, this update wasn’t meant for devices in the US. A few days later, the update rolled out to unlocked models in the country. Now, the Android 13 update is rolling out to the Galaxy S22 lineup on the T-Mobile network. […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 7 months ago
Samsung’s Eco Box for mobile waste collection is now available in 34 countries
Samsung has been taking progressive efforts toward adopting business models for better climate sustainability. It was even ranked at the 6th position (out of 50) in BCG’s 2022 list of “Most Innovative Companies.” The company is also committed to the collection of mobile waste and now has installed its mobile waste collection box called “Eco Box” in […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 7 months ago
India fines Google for imposing unfair conditions on Android manufacturers
India is the latest country to hit Google with a multimillion-dollar fine for imposing unfair conditions on Android smartphone manufacturers, including Samsung. CCI (Competition Commission of India) has fined Google an equivalent of approximately $162 million for giving an edge to its Android apps using restrictive terms. The fine has been imposed because of Google’s […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 7 months ago
The US semiconductor export ban on China likely to affect Samsung
The Joe Biden administration in the US is increasing its restrictions on the Chinese semiconductor sector. This move apparently has triggered the worst fears in the minds of South Korean memory chipmakers—Samsung and SK Hynix—that the US government would cripple their China-based manufacturing businesses in its effort to halt China’s rise. As per new reports […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 7 months ago
Samsung Electronics America gets highest ranks in the 2022 ACSI Survey
In the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Survey 2022, Samsung Electronics America bagged the highest ratings for “Overall Product Quality and Service” for TVs and Home Appliances. Also, the company was crowned the industry leader in many more categories including product quality, service repair, mobile app reliability, and warranty coverage. ACSI survey is America’s only cross-industry […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 8 months ago
Google Maps now lets you know the air quality (AQI) around you
On its official blog, Google has announced that users will now be able to track the air quality (AQI) around them using Google Maps. This feature will be of great help to people who face respiratory issues. The Google Maps air quality feature is widely rolling out for Android in the US. Notably, you will […]
- By Sagar Naresh
- 11 months ago
LTE Galaxy A13 at 50% off on AT&T is an incredible deal for US customers
The Galaxy A13 5G was one of the best cheap Android phones yet from Samsung. This entry-level device provides 5G connectivity at an affordable price. It’s the successor to the Galaxy A12 which was Samsung’s best-selling phone worldwide in 2021. Last week, Samsung launched the LTE variant of the Galaxy A13 in the US. It’s […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 1 year ago
Unlocked Galaxy S9 now getting Android Pie update in the US
The unlocked models of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are now being updated to Android Pie in the US. Samsung has taken its sweet time to release the update for the unlocked models, as carrier-locked devices started getting Pie three weeks back. But the wait has finally ended, with multiple reports of the update […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 4 years ago
Samsung to open three retail stores in the US on February 20
People in the US can now actually purchase something from a Samsung store. Alongside the Galaxy S10 lineup, the US is also getting its first bonafide Samsung retail stores on February 20. As of now, the country only has mini-stores inside many Best Buy locations. There are also a few Samsung Experience stores, but they […]
- By Sumit Adhikari
- 4 years ago
Galaxy J7 Aero and Galaxy J3 Eclipse 2 headed to Verizon
According to the well-known leaker Evleaks, Samsung phones with model numbers SM-J737V and SM-J337V are going to launch soon on Verizon as the Galaxy J7 Aero and Galaxy J3 Eclipse 2 respectively. He didn’t offer any information about specifications, availability, or pricing. Carrier variants of the Galaxy J3 and Galaxy J7 The info about the […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
Can’t use Samsung Pay on your Galaxy S9? You’re not alone
Here’s another issue that is troubling some Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ owners, at least in the United States. Those who bought unlocked versions of the S9 and S9+ in the US are having problems getting Samsung Pay to work. The Play Store listing for Samsung Pay says the app is not compatible, while the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
Galaxy S7, S7 edge, unlocked US Galaxy Note 8 get February 2018 security patch
Samsung is rolling out the February 2018 security patch update to a couple of its flagships phones in different regions. Two of those are the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, while the third is the unlocked variant of the Galaxy Note 8 in the US. The Note 8 first received the February patch last […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
Android 8.0 Oreo update for US unlocked Galaxy Note 8 has leaked online
Well, it seems while Samsung is only doing betas for Android 8.0 Oreo on the Galaxy S8, it also has a couple of Oreo test builds for the Galaxy Note 8, at least for the unlocked Snapdragon-powered Note 8 in the US. Someone has managed to grab an Android 8.0 OTA for Samsung’s latest Note […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago