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The Galaxy S22 series will support dual SIM with eSIM at launch

The Galaxy S22 series will support dual SIM with eSIM at launch

February 15, 2022
USA is a unique market that has stuck with physical and single SIM card support in smartphones for a long time, even as the rest of the world has progressed onto dual SIM card slots (as default) as well as widespread eSIM support. But this situation is slowly changing for the US too. The newly...
Galaxy S22 series skips out on Android’s Seamless Updates feature

Galaxy S22 series skips out on Android’s Seamless Updates feature

February 15, 2022
Samsung's new Galaxy S22 series offers impressive hardware with a promise of four years of guaranteed OS upgrades. However, it appears the new phones don't have the ability to swiftly install new software updates, lagging behind the likes of the Pixel 6. According to 9to5Google, the Galaxy S22 series doesn't support Android's "Seamless Updates" feature. Previous...
What is Samsung’s AI Stereo Depth Map feature in the Galaxy S22 camera?

What is Samsung’s AI Stereo Depth Map feature in the Galaxy S22 camera?

February 15, 2022
Samsung has announced its latest flagship smartphone series for 2022 consisting of the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, and the mighty Galaxy S22 Ultra. Since these are Samsung's marquee products for the year, you get top-of-the-line specifications across all departments along with various improvements from last year's Galaxy S21 series. One aspect that seems to...
Samsung’s Expert RAW app is coming soon to more Galaxy phones

Samsung’s Expert RAW app is coming soon to more Galaxy phones

February 15, 2022
By default, most smartphone cameras save photos in JPEG format. But as any seasoned photographer will tell you, the best way to get the most out of your tiny smartphone camera is to shoot in RAW format. Most modern smartphones offer RAW support, while Samsung even has a dedicated app, dubbed Expert RAW, just for...
What is Advanced Auto Framing on the Galaxy S22 series and how does it work?

What is Advanced Auto Framing on the Galaxy S22 series and how does it work?

February 14, 2022
Samsung has refreshed its yearly lineup of flagship phones with the Galaxy S22 series in 2022. The standard Galaxy S22 is for those looking for a reliable flagship phone that doesn't break the bank, while the top-of-the-line Galaxy S22 Ultra is for those who want the ultimate premium experience with absolutely no compromises. Apart from...
Galaxy S22 series ships with Google Messages as the default messaging app in the US

Galaxy S22 series ships with Google Messages as the default messaging app in the US

February 14, 2022
Samsung's Galaxy S22 series launched at its Unpacked event last week, and it brought with it a surprising change. Google Messages now comes preloaded by default (complete with RCS support) over the company's own Samsung Messages app in the US. The Galaxy S21 series introduced it as the default messaging app outside of Europe last...
Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Galaxy S22 Plus vs Galaxy S22 Ultra: Explaining the differences in Samsung’s flagship lineup

Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Galaxy S22 Plus vs Galaxy S22 Ultra: Explaining the differences in Samsung’s flagship lineup

February 13, 2022
Samsung's Galaxy S22 series is here. Just like the past three years, there are three models to choose from. Unlike the past three years, however, the gap that separates the highest end Ultra model from the other two devices is wider than ever. In fact, the Galaxy S22 Ultra feels like a different phone from...
Do the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus support the S Pen?

Do the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus support the S Pen?

February 12, 2022
For years, the S Pen was the key feature of Samsung's Galaxy Note series of smartphones, and it was the whole reason behind the Note name. But in 2021, Samsung discontinued the Galaxy Note series, and instead, we got S Pen support in the Galaxy S21 Ultra, but it was half-baked. With the Galaxy S22...
Does the Samsung Galaxy S22 series have a microSD card slot?

Does the Samsung Galaxy S22 series have a microSD card slot?

February 12, 2022
Over the past few years, microSD cards have been slowly but surely disappearing from premium smartphones. As phones get thinner and more compact, there's no longer space for microSD cards, and you have to rely on internal storage. If you're wondering whether the Samsung Galaxy S22 series bucks that trend, we have the answer: It...
Is the Samsung Galaxy S22 series waterproof?

Is the Samsung Galaxy S22 series waterproof?

February 12, 2022
Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event is finally over and we got three new smartphones as a part of Samsung's new Galaxy S22 series. We're looking at the Galaxy S22, the Galaxy S22 Plus, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra, all three phones marking their spots in the premium smartphone category in 2022. You can check out our...
Check out our Favorite Cases for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series

Check out our Favorite Cases for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series

February 11, 2022
The Galaxy S22 series of smartphones is here and it is Samsung's flagship lineup for 2022. The standard Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus are catered towards an audience that wants a phone under the price of $1,000 whereas the big boy Galaxy S22 Ultra is for those who want a no-limits flagship. Regardless of...
Does the Samsung Galaxy S22 series support wireless charging?

Does the Samsung Galaxy S22 series support wireless charging?

February 11, 2022
Wireless charging is a feature that many consumers look for in their next phones. Personally speaking, charging a phone isn't the most tedious task out there, but plugging in and removing a cable takes a couple of extra seconds. Using a wireless charger is just so much more convenient, and many high-end phones support the...