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Samsung's Galaxy Wearable app confirms the Galaxy Watch 3 and the bean-shaped Galaxy Buds
A teardown of Galaxy Wearable confirms Samsung's next smartwatch will be called the Galaxy Watch 3. We also found Samsung's new bean-shaped Galaxy Buds.
Samsung's Galaxy Watch smartwatches are some of the best smartwatches to pair with Android devices. They have great designs, modern processors for great battery life, run Tizen OS rather than Wear OS, and so on. Samsung's Galaxy Buds wireless earbuds are also quite popular accessories among Android users owing to their great audio quality. Both of these product lines are something Samsung seems to update quite often, and this year will be no exception. We have been able to find assets in the latest Galaxy Wearable app that confirms the name of the next Galaxy Watch will be the Galaxy Watch 3 and also corroborates the bean-shaped design of the next Galaxy Buds.
Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S20 "5G UW" model has less RAM and no expandable storage
The Verizon Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW has added support for Verizon's Ultra Wideband (mmWave) network but compromises on RAM and expandable storage.
The Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra are Samsung's latest flagship smartphones, and all 3 models support 5G connectivity. That's because the S20 series were the first widely available devices with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform which basically mandates 5G support. While the Galaxy S20+ and the Galaxy S20 Ultra support both mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G networks, the regular Galaxy S20 only supports sub-6GHz 5G networks—unless you buy it through Verizon. The Verizon Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW model costs the same $1,000 as the unlocked model but features support for Verizon's Ultrawide Band (mmWave) network. Curiously, it seems that Verizon and Samsung made a few specification compromises in order to keep the S20 5G UW's price the same as the unlocked S20.
Samsung may continue its Ultra branding with the Galaxy Note 20 series
Samsung may be launching the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra after all. A listing for the device was spotted on the Bluetooth SIG, and it could replace the + model.
As we get closer to the rumored launch date of Samsung's next Galaxy Note smartphones, we're learning more information about all of the devices in the series. For most of its history, the Samsung Galaxy Note series has only been sold in a single size, though last year was the first time that Samsung sold 2 different Galaxy Note devices in the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+. With the Galaxy S20 series this year, Samsung dropped the more affordable "e" variant and introduced an ultra-premium "Ultra" variant. While we still expect there to be only two Galaxy Note 20 smartphones this year, it seems that Samsung may apply the "Ultra" branding for higher-end Note 20, effectively replacing the + model.
[Update: Likely Not 5G] TCL's next entry in the TCL 10 series may be a 5G phone for Europe
Google's Android Enterprise Solutions Directory leaked the TCL 10 SE, and it could be an affordable 5G smartphone headed to Europe.
TCL recently launched the TCL 10 series of devices in the United States for under $500. The 10 series is TCL's second attempt at selling self-branded smartphones after the TCL Plex. Available now are the TCL 10L and TCL 10 Pro, both of which we reviewed a few weeks ago, but the company also announced the TCL 10 5G, which is poised to be one of the cheapest 5G smartphones in the U.S. when it launches later this year. Thanks to a new listing on Google's Android Enterprise Solutions Directory, we've learned that there may be another new device in the TCL 10 series, the TCL 10 SE.
Samsung Access program quietly launches for the Galaxy S20 with Premium Care and Microsoft 365 included
The Samsung Access program has quietly launched, and it includes Samsung Premium Care and an Microsoft 365 subscription with 1TB of OneDrive storage.
A few years ago, Apple launched its iPhone Upgrade Program. Apple's program offered a great deal where every year you could pay a low monthly fee to have the option to upgrade your iPhone while continuing those monthly payments. Carriers and other device makers emulated this idea but started to add their own offers to improve upon it. Samsung, of course, was one of the companies that emulated that idea with the Samsung Upgrade Program. Now, Samsung has quietly launched a new program called "Samsung Access" that provides even more benefits at a lower cost.
The Samsung Galaxy A71s 5G UW may launch on Verizon with support for the carrier's Ultrawide Band network
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy A71s 5G UW may be the first mid-range Android smartphone to support Verizon's growing mmWave Ultrawide Band network.
Flagship smartphones have become really expensive this year, with many at or beyond the $1,000 mark. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 is apparently a really expensive chip because it doesn't come with a modem and also 5G is just really complex. Fortunately, there's the cheaper (but less powerful) Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 which includes an integrated 5G modem. We earlier found evidence that the U.S.-bound Galaxy A71 5G will feature this chipset when it lands on Verizon. There was some doubt about whether the Verizon model will support the carrier's Ultrawide Band network when it launches, but now, we've spotted evidence that the device will indeed support Verizon's mmWave network.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ leaked renders reveal massive 6.9" display and S Pen slot
Leaked CAD renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ reveal the phone's massive 6.9-inch display, cameras, and S Pen slot.
Samsung's Note series of smartphones has been a staple of the Korean brand for years. The Note smartphones have always been Samsung's biggest and best phones, and that's why leaks of the Note series are always really exciting to see. Thanks to a new leak OnLeaks in collaboration with Pigtou, we have our best look yet at the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Plus model.
New unc0ver exploit allows jailbreaking Apple iPhone and iPads running iOS/iPadOS 12 to 13.5
The new unc0ver zero-day exploit allows jailbreaking Apple iPhone and Apple iPad devices running iOS or iPad OS versions 12 to 13.5.
The iOS jailbreak and Android rooting communities have a lot in common. We both love our respective devices but are disappointed by the lack of customization. Unfortunately, Apple devices aren't as easy to tinker with when compared to many Android devices. That's why new jailbreaks, like the recently released unc0ver exploit, are such huge deals. The new unc0ver jailbreak works on all Apple iPhone and iPad devices from iOS 11 to iOS/iPad OS 13.5 with 12.3-12.3.2 and 12.4.2-12.4.5 being unsupported.
The Samsung Galaxy A71 5G is coming to Verizon likely with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765
Evidence emerges that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A71 5G for the U.S. market is coming to Verizon too with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765.
Back in April, Samsung announced that they're bringing the Galaxy A01, A11, A21, A51 5G, and A71 5G to the U.S. The Galaxy A71 5G and A51 5G are essentially the same as their LTE counterparts, the late 2019 Galaxy A71 and A51, but they pack upgraded processors and modems to support 5G connectivity. When Samsung announced the A51 5G and A71 5G for the U.S., they didn't specify which carriers they would launch on, what price they would be available at, when they would go on sale, and what exact processors they'll pack. In South Korea, both devices feature the Samsung Exynos 980 SoC, but Samsung devices sold in the U.S. usually don't have Exynos processor. Now, thanks to information from multiple sources, we know a bit more about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A71 5G.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Long-term Review: Throwing reason out the window
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra was announced 2 months ago with monstrous specs and a really expensive price. Is it still worth the price tag?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a beast among smartphones. It has powerful internals, a big and beautiful display, a massive camera array, and much more. In pure numbers, including price, it’s almost impossible to find a phone that comes even close to matching it. It’s the best, biggest, and most expensive conventional glass slab smartphone Samsung has ever made. I would go as far as to say it’s the best smartphone I’ve ever used, which is no surprise. That leaves the question, is it worth buying the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra? In this review, I'll try to answer that.
TCL 10L and 10 Pro Review: Great Value Mid-Range Android Smartphones for the US
The TCL 10L and TCL 10 Pro are the company's first major push into the mid-range smartphone market with self-branded devices. Here is our review of both.
The TCL 10L and TCL 10 Pro are the first phones as part of TCL's major push into the US, Europe, and Australia. The TCL 10 Pro is a $450 mid-range phone with a good display and a good camera setup. The TCL 10L is a $250 phone with great cameras and a great display. Both phones are pretty good and pretty great value purchases.
The Samsung Galaxy Fold was one of my favorite phones from last year. It's Samsung's first-ever foldable smartphone, and I think it's a joy to use. In my view, the main issue with the Galaxy Fold isn't its hardware but rather its price. At a retail price of $1,980, it is priced out of reach for most consumers. Even so, Samsung claimed back in January to have sold between 400-500k units, and that figure could be even higher by now. Now, we're hearing from multiple sources that Samsung is looking to make the Galaxy Fold more palatable to consumers by introducing a much cheaper Galaxy Fold "Lite" model.
Microsoft announces the Surface Headphones 2 and launches its truly wireless Surface Earbuds
Microsoft has launched two audio accessories today: The Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 and the Microsoft Surface Earbuds. Read on to know more!
Last October during the Microsoft hardware event, Microsoft announced the Surface Earbuds. They are the company's first truly wireless earbuds. At the event, they didn't announce a launch date but said they would be coming soon. Now, almost 7 months later, the company is releasing the Surface Earbuds and the new Surface Headphones 2.
Microsoft announces the Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2 laptops
Last October Microsoft released the Surface Pro 7, Surface Pro X, and Surface Laptop 3, and now we're seeing the Surface Go 2 and Surface Book 3.
As the maker of the Windows OS, it may come as no surprise that Microsoft has some of the best laptops on the market. This was certainly not always the case as Microsoft left the hardware up to OEMs for a long time. However, these days, if you're looking for premium design and the best features Windows has to offer, Surface devices are at top of the list. They're now introducing the Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2 laptops.
Google Stadia adds support for the OnePlus 8, mobile captures on the Stadia controller, and will get Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
Google's cloud gaming platform, Stadia, has added support for the OnePlus 8, mobile captures with the controller, and will add Assassin's Creed: Valhalla.
Google Stadia is quickly growing to be one of the best cloud gaming platforms, and there's no sign that Google is slowing down anytime soon. Every month, Google makes improvements to the service and announces new games. April has been one of the biggest months for new Stadia features and launches. Just a few days ago, Google held another Stadia Connect where they announced a bunch of new and expanded partnerships with companies like EA and Square Enix. Today, Google published a blog post summarizing all the changes they made to Stadia in April as well as announcing the upcoming release of a new Stadia Pro game and support for more Android smartphones.
Google Stadia is adding PUBG, games from EA and Square Enix, and 2 new "First on Stadia" exclusives
Google Stadia has gradually added more games to its library and today it's getting several new titles, including the mega-popular PUBG.
Stadia is Google's first attempt to create a cloud gaming platform. Since it was announced last year, there have been concerns about the number of games (or lack thereof) that would be available and if it was worth investing in the platform. Stadia has gradually added more games to its library and today it's getting several new titles, including the mega-popular PUBG.
Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 may have an S Pen, 120Hz display, 512GB storage
Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 rumors point to the foldable phone supporting the S Pen and having a 120Hz refresh rate display and up to 512GB of storage.
The Samsung Galaxy Fold was one of the most innovative smartphones from last year. There were some missteps in its early days, but at its core, the Fold was a glimpse into the future. We are now in prime leak season for the phone's successor which is rumored to be called the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2. If these details we're hearing are anything to go by, then the Galaxy Fold may be the most interesting device this year, too.
Samsung announces new Galaxy A01, A11, A21, A51 5G, and A71 5G for the US market
Samsung officially announced the Galaxy A01, Galaxy A11, Galaxy A21, and Galaxy A51 as well as 5G variants of the Galaxy A51 and A71.
The Samsung Galaxy A series consistently includes some of the best value phones in the US. They usually have great prices, respectable specifications, and decent carrier availability. With Samsung launching a lot of A-series phones, it only makes sense for Samsung to launch some of these in the US. Just today, Samsung officially announced the Galaxy A01, Galaxy A11, Galaxy A21, and Galaxy A51 as LTE phones for the US market. Samsung also announced the Galaxy A51 5G, which we previously reported, and Galaxy A71 5G as non-flagship 5G phones.
TCL launches TCL 10L, TCL 10 Pro, and TCL 10 5G starting at under $500
TCL has announced the full specifications and pricing for the new TCL 10 smartphone series, which includes the 10L, 10 Pro, and 10 5G.
The TCL 10 series are some of the more interesting devices to launch this year for the North America region. They were first announced and showed off at CES 2020 without a lot of information. Now, almost 4 months later, TCL is finally launching the phones, letting us know all that there is to the phones. The series is definitely an interesting one, so let's get into it.
Samsung Galaxy S10 and Note 10 update with the Galaxy S20 features will roll out in the U.S. tomorrow
In the latest Galaxy S10 and Note 10 update, Samsung is bringing a few features from their Galaxy S20 line of phones to the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 devices.
Samsung was notorious for slow updates in the past. They would take forever to get updates released and even longer to roll them out to devices. While this is still the case for some phones like the Galaxy Fold, it isn't the case for their flagship S and Note series of phones. Those devices have consistently been getting new security and feature updates. These feature updates have even included features that Samsung has been backporting from newer devices. In the latest update for the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10, Samsung is bringing a few features over from their Galaxy S20 line of phones.