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Samsung Notes update brings Galaxy Note 10 features to older Galaxy phones

Samsung Notes update brings Galaxy Note 10 features to older Galaxy phones

October 15, 2019
With the launch of the Galaxy Note 10 earlier this year, Samsung introduced a number of cool new features to the Samsung Notes app. The update included handwriting to text conversion, among other things, allowing users to instantly convert their handwritten notes into text documents. This feature was also capable of replacing your handwriting with...
Enable 4K@60fps video on Exynos Samsung Galaxy Note 8/Galaxy S8

Enable [email protected] video on Exynos Samsung Galaxy Note 8/Galaxy S8

October 1, 2018
Recording 4K video at 60fps has become a popular feature in flagship smartphones this year. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 is the first Qualcomm SoC to support this feature, and we have seen it be adopted by phones like the OnePlus 6, Samsung Galaxy S9, LG G7 ThinQ, Samsung Galaxy Note 9, and more. The Apple...
These smartphones will support Fortnite Mobile on Android

These smartphones will support Fortnite Mobile on Android

July 29, 2018
Fortnite Mobile on Android is a long-awaited upcoming release of an already massively popular game. Since launching on Apple iOS, users of Android smartphones and tablets have been wondering when Fortnite would launch on their devices too. The Android release has apparently been delayed as we recently reported that it will be launching as an...
Samsung Good Lock addon brings swipe gestures to the Galaxy S9/Note 8/S8

Samsung Good Lock addon brings swipe gestures to the Galaxy S9/Note 8/S8

July 17, 2018
Just a month ago, Samsung released Good Lock for Android Oreo. Since then they have updated the apps that comprise Good Lock 2018 for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ with new features. The "One Hand Operation +" addon was updated a few days ago with new edge gesture features to help make life easier...
Samsung’s budget Galaxy Grand Prime Plus (2018) may have an Iris Scanner

Samsung’s budget Galaxy Grand Prime Plus (2018) may have an Iris Scanner

July 16, 2018
Biometric authentication has taken on new forms in modern smartphones thanks to advancements in imaging and display technology. We now have smartphones capable of precise facial recognition like the Xiaomi Mi 8 and Apple iPhone X. We are also getting smartphones with in-display fingerprint sensors like the Vivo NEX and Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS. Meanwhile,...
Samsung Galaxy Tab A2 XL may have a Bixby button like the Galaxy S9/Note 8/S8

Samsung Galaxy Tab A2 XL may have a Bixby button like the Galaxy S9/Note 8/S8

July 13, 2018
Samsung is preparing to launch three tablets this year: the Samsung Galaxy Tab Advanced 2, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab A2. The most anticipated tablet in this trio is the Galaxy Tab S4 but for those of you on a budget looking to grab a newer Android tablet, then you...
Code for a newer Samsung foldable phone with Note 4 panel/Note 8 SoC shows up

Code for a newer Samsung foldable phone with Note 4 panel/Note 8 SoC shows up

July 12, 2018
Samsung's record profit run was reportedly ended thanks to relatively poor sales of the Samsung Galaxy S9. That's not to say it didn't sell in huge numbers—the shipment of 31 million Galaxy S9 devices isn't a figure you can scoff at—but it's certainly disappointing when compared to the sales figures for previous Samsung Galaxy flagship...
Samsung Calendar update brings stickers to the Samsung Galaxy S8/Galaxy Note 8

Samsung Calendar update brings stickers to the Samsung Galaxy S8/Galaxy Note 8

July 9, 2018
The Samsung Calendar application on the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is receiving an update which brings stickers. This is useful for a number of different use cases, including simply being able to glance at your calendar and know what's going on. Want to mark a birthday? Simply set a birthday...
How to fix the missing OEM Unlock button on the Samsung Galaxy S9/S8/Note 8

How to fix the missing OEM Unlock button on the Samsung Galaxy S9/S8/Note 8

June 29, 2018
On any smartphone running Android 5.0 Lollipop and higher, you may find an option called 'OEM unlocking' in developer options. By toggling this option, you'll get the ability to unlock the bootloader on your device. Unlocking the bootloader lets you install a custom recovery such as TWRP, root your device to access system files, flash custom...
Get the Samsung Galaxy S9/S8/Note 8 Edge Screen feature on any Android phone

Get the Samsung Galaxy S9/S8/Note 8 Edge Screen feature on any Android phone

June 29, 2018
Samsung introduced curved edge displays to their phone lineup starting with the Galaxy Note Edge, a phone that was sold in limited quantities. The Edge display became mainstream with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge in 2015. With the Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, and Samsung Galaxy S9, every Samsung flagship...
Navigation Gestures updated with better Nav Bar hiding, App Launch action, Android P compatibility, & more

Navigation Gestures updated with better Nav Bar hiding, App Launch action, Android P compatibility, & more

June 11, 2018
We launched our Navigation Gestures app a little over 3 weeks ago, and since our last update, we've been hard at work to address the overwhelming amount of feedback we've received. Our app, which was originally designed to be a simple gesture control app based on the Apple iPhone X's gestures, has since gained a lot of...
The Best Mods for the Galaxy Note 8

The Best Mods for the Galaxy Note 8

April 12, 2018
It goes without saying that the Galaxy Note 8, the newest in Samsung's long-running device lineup, is one of the best smartphones on the market -- especially if you've got a thing for styluses. The whopping 6.3-inch phablet sports a capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor paired with 6GB of RAM, dual 12MP rear cameras, and...