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Samsung Will Soon Offer Free Screen Repairs for Its Care+ Subscribers, But with a Catch
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Samsung is offering free screen repairs to its Care+ subscribers starting January 15, 2025. This new benefit, called "Zero Dollar Screen Repairs," covers damages to the front screen and back glass of eligible Galaxy smartphones. However, the foldable display of the Galaxy Z lineup is excluded from this coverage.
Samsung’s AI-Powered Bixby LLM Set for Worldwide Release with Galaxy S25 Series
Abubakar Mohammed
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The new Bixby LLM, which is already present in select Samsung phones in China (W25 and W25 Flip), will be released with the upcoming Galaxy S25 series, which is right around the corner. Much like Gemini Nano, the new Bixby should bring many on-device generative AI capabilities.
The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for January 22nd, 2025, at 10 AM P.T. in San Jose, California. This news comes from tipster Alvin on X. The event will feature the launch of the S25 series. Additionally, Samsung could share some more information about the "Project Moohan" XR headset.
Google Announces Android XR OS, Teams Up With Samsung for “Project Moohan”
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Google has finally unveiled its entry into the emerging market of virtual and augmented reality with Android XR OS. The new and upcoming OS will be powered by Gemini and will have a variety of Google apps. Android XR OS is a product of Google's collaboration with Samsung and Qualcommm.
Samsung has introduced a new feature in their One UI 7 beta, called the Now Bar. This is a pill shaped icon that sits at the bottom of the Lockscreen and will show up whenever a new live activity is going on like while playing music, voice recording, stopwatch, or timer. In this read, I will be sharing my thoughts on the feature after using it for a while, and detailing everything it has to offer.
There are two ways to downgrade from One UI 7 Beta - using ODIN if you manually flashed it or using Smart Switch if you installed it via Samsung Members. The former requires a bit of patience and careful treading whereas the latter is fairly easy.
One UI 7 Beta is now available on Galaxy S24 series and there are two ways to install the same. The first method involves installing the Samsung Members app and registering for Beta, while the other is to manually flash the device using ADB. Here's how to do both.
Samsung has released the first build of OneUI 7 Beta which is based on Android for their Galaxy S24 series of devices, and based upon that, we have created a list of all the new changes coming with this new upgrade. It includes redesigned app icons, quick settings, notification panel, camera app and more.
Samsung's One UI 7.0 Beta brings significant changes, including redesigned stock icons, dark theme for app icons, bold view for apps, a new quick settings panel, split notifications tray, pill-shaped battery icon, smoother UI animations, vertical app drawer, app lock feature, Now Bar, and more. The stable release is set for January 2025 with the upcoming Galaxy S25 series.
Samsung is now rolling out the first One UI 7 beta update for Galaxy S24 users in the USA, the UK, India, Poland, Korea, and Germany. The update is based on Android 15 and brings many improvements to the animations, user interface, and more. The stable One UI 7 update is expected to roll out with S25 series launch in the last week of January 2025.
Looking for the best Cyber Monday deals on the top Android phones out there? Then, you've come to the right place, and will find a comprehensive list of the best such deals and discounts right here!
Samsung’s Official Website Lists One UI 7 Features; Here are the Details
Anshuman Jain
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Samsung's Spanish website has given us a good look at some of the new features that are coming to the One UI 7 update ahead of its official announcement. These new additions include refreshed icons, lock screen and live activities, and a bunch of new AI features.
Galaxy S25 Ultra Hands-On Leak Reveals Rounded Edges, OneUI 7.0 Onboard
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A hands-on video of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has surfaced online, revealing a new design with rounded sides and flat edges, similar to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition. The video also shows a minor glimpse of the new OneUI 7.0 status bar with an oval battery icon.
Black Friday Deal: Samsung’s 55-inch QLED Frame TV Is $600 Off Its Original Price
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This 55-inch Samsung Frame Series QLED TV is available on Amazon for $897.99, which is a 40% discount from its original price of $1497.99. This TV features a thin design, anti-reflective display, and art mode, making it a unique blend of art and technology.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are on sale for 25% off, priced at $187.80. You can also get the regular Buds 3 at a discounted price of $115.50. They offer a premium TWS experience with balanced sound, amazing ANC, and lightbars on the stems.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE offers a premium Android experience at an affordable price. With a 6.7-inch OLED display, IP68 water resistance, and a large 4700mAh battery, this phone is a great alternative to the S24+. It also features a triple-camera setup and 7 years of software support, making it a must-have during the Black Friday sale.
Want to grab your dream Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra at the best possible price? Well, you shouldn't miss out on this early Best Buy Black Friday deal then! See all the details here.
Samsung's flagship Galaxy Z Flip 5 flip phone is now available at a 40% discount on Best Buy! Here are the offer details.
Samsung’s ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor is Now $1000 off Owing to This Early Black Friday Deal
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The 27-inch Samsung ViewFinity S9 is now up for grabs at a staggering $1,000 off on Walmart, and here's all you need to know about this deal!
Score a 65-Inch 4K Samsung OLED TV for $500 off with This Early Black Friday Deal!
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Want to grab one of those gorgeous 65-inch Samsung OLED TVs? Well, you may finally be able to do so, thanks to this insane early Black Friday deal on Walmart! Take a look at the details here.
Samsung Odyssey G5 Monitor is $320 off With this Early Black Friday Deal
Abubakar Mohammed
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In an early Black Friday Samsung Odyssey G55T deal, the 34-inch gaming monitor is currently on sale for $229 making it an excellent deal for those looking for a large, curved Quad HD and a high refresh rate monitor. There aren't many monitors out there in a similar price range offering an IPS panel let alone one that's as color-accurate.
Love the Samsung Galaxy S24? Research Shows You’re Not the Only One
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 has now entered Counterpoint Research's list of the top 10 bestselling phones globally as of Q3 2024! Read more about it here.
Galaxy S25 Slim Could Just Be Samsung’s Answer to the iPhone 17 Air
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Samsung is reportedly working to introduce a new Galaxy S25 Slim as the fourth model in the much-anticipated lineup. However, it will land later on, in Q2 2025. Here's everything you need to know about it!
Samsung may release the first beta of its upcoming One UI 7 on November 21. The company has scheduled the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) Korea 2024 on this date, and we can expect the One UI 7 Beta to hit the first of the eligible devices.
One UI 7 Hands-on Video Gives Us a Closer Look at All-New Features
Abubakar Mohammed
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A YouTube channel has uploaded a hands-on video of what seems like a demo S24 Ultra made to showcase a One UI 7 build. It gives us a brief look at some of the features and UI elements; some already known and some new. Here's One UI 7 in action.
Samsung Exynos 1580 Is Here and It’s Great News for Mid-Range Phones
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Samsung Exynos 1580 has gone official as the first chipset set to bring a tri-cluster CPU architecture to mid-range phones like the Galaxy-A and Galaxy-M series. Here's all you need to know about it in detail!
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition Launched Exclusively in South Korea
Anshuman Jain
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition has been launched in South Korea, with sales starting on October 25th for 2,789,600 won (~$2,025). The device features a larger display, and a reduced battery capacity compared to the standard model. It also boasts a 200 MP main camera and 16 GB RAM with 512 GB internal memory. The Special Edition is a South Korea exclusive, with no current plans for global release.
Going by leaks and reports, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in the flagship series will have the most number of improvements. From the design to the camera system, it will see quite a few upgrades. What about the vanilla Galaxy S25 and slightly more premium Galaxy S25 Plus? Take a look at this detailed roundup of the upcoming Galaxy S25 series to get a good idea!
Samsung One UI 7 Set to Release Next Year, Alongside Galaxy S25 Series
Abubakar Mohammed
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Samsung announced at the Developers Conference 2024 that One UI 7 will officially launch in 2025, following a Beta release this year. The first device to get the One UI 7 treatment would be none other than the upcoming S25 series, and other Samsung phones will soon follow.
Samsung has launched its Galaxy S24 FE at a launch event in New York's Samsung 837 store. The latest smartphone from Samsung features the Exynos 2400e, a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a 12MP + 50MP + 8MP camera setup, a 4,700mAh battery and more. Price starts at $649.99 for the base 8GB/128GB variant, and the phone will be up for grabs starting October 3.
The Pixel Watch 3 has a new LTPO AMOLED display, new Wear OS 5, Fitbit integration, and continuous heart rate detection. The Galaxy Watch 7 also has Wear OS 5, more software updates, a slightly longer battery life, more sports modes, and better workout and sleep detection. So, in this comparison, we'll pit these timepieces against one another to see which one you should acquire.
Both Pixel Watch 2 and Galaxy Watch 7 are great devices but the latter is a tad bit better at everything. Samsung Health is more comprehensive and completely free whereas Fitbit has fewer features, some of which are locked behind subscriptions. The Pixel Watch 2 is slightly more accurate in terms of tracking, but Galaxy Watches are not far off and more than makes up with Samsung Health's features. Overall, the Galaxy Watch 7 is a better pick.
In this article, I will be comparing the latest two foldables on the block. the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and testing which is the better foldable phone that you should buy. We have compared them in terms of design, display, software, performance, cameras and battery life to test out which is the better phone overall.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra First Renders Are Here: Check out the Changes
Abubakar Mohammed
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Renders of Samsung's next Galaxy flagship, the S25 series, have leaked and the overall design looks quite similar to last year's S24 Ultra. There are a few design changes here and there like the curved edges and display. The S25 Ultra will feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and will have the same 5,000 mAh battery.
If you're trying to look for a good reliable compact phone under $800, the Galaxy S24 beats the Pixel 9 to emerge victorious. From a better LTPO-backed display to way more power with the Exynos 2400 and even slightly better cameras, the Galaxy S24 has got you covered on all fronts. It's a much more versatile device than the Pixel 9, thereby making it an easy suggestion. The only things that the Pixel 9 has going for it are a refreshing new design and those cool new AI features.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen have similar features but differ in design and sound quality. The Buds 3 Pro has a more angular design and superior sound quality due to its high-quality audio codec, while the AirPods Pro 2nd Gen has a more comfortable fit and better spatial audio. Both have excellent noise cancellation and transparency modes, with the Buds 3 Pro having a longer battery life.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro boast an overhauled design, improved mic pickup, and high-quality sound. They support SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable, and Samsung Seamless codecs for high-res audio streaming. The Adaptive Noise Cancellation is impressive, while the Ambient mode can be unreliable. The Live Interpreter AI feature is a hit-or-miss. Battery life lasts for more than 6 hours with ANC turned on.
The One UI 7 update, based on Android 15, will soon be available for Samsung devices. The new update is expected to bring significant design changes. Eligible devices include Samsung smartphones and tablets released within the last two years, particularly the S and Z series, as well as select A and M series models.
In this read, we have compared Google Messages and Samsung Messages on design, interface, and features. Samsung Messages offers a more one-hand-friendly design and custom categories, while Google Messages has a more lively conversation screen. Both support RCS and smart suggestions, but Google Messages offers more AI features. We recommend Google Messages for its complete messaging experience and upcoming AI features.
Samsung's new Galaxy Watch Ultra is as ultra as it can get, bringing you a titanium build, IP68, 10 ATM water resistance and solid health tracking with the new BioActive sensor. However, the Rs 59,999 price tag may seem a bit pricey, especially since it doesn't set itself apart much from the Galaxy Watch 7. For extreme fitness enthusiasts and adventure sports lovers, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is the way to go. For the rest, Galaxy Watch 7 is more than enough.
Amazon Prime Day Deal: Galaxy Watch 4 Discounted to Lowest Ever Price
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is going for Rs 8,999 as part of the Amazon Prime Day early deals. The main sale is scheduled to start from July 20. Usually, the Watch 4 Classic's 46mm variant costs Rs 12,500. You can further cut the price by availing a Rs 900 off via an ICICI Bank or SBI card, bringing the total discount to around an impressive 35%.
The Galaxy Ring is Samsung's attempt at capturing a new category of fitness and wellness trackers. It costs $399. The Ring currently only works on Android, and if you have more questions about it's size, price, and functionality, we've got you covered in FAQ.