Apple iPhone 15 is the best-selling smartphone in the world, and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is out of the top 10 (Counterpoint Research rating)
Counterpoint Research published the top most popular smartphones in the world, based on manufacturers’ sales in the third quarter of 2024.
Tablets are gaining popularity: sales are up 20%, Apple dominates but is losing ground
A new report by IDC shows that in the third quarter of 2024, tablet sales in the global market amounted to 39.6 million devices. This is 20.4% more than in the same period of the previous year.
Samsung is planning a slim smartphone — Galaxy S26 Slim will be released before the trial model
It seems that smartphone manufacturers are launching a new thickness race. First, there are rumors about the Apple iPhone 17 Air, and now about the slim Samsung Galaxy S26.
Apple and Samsung also want to buy Intel, — rumors
It seems that Qualcomm is not the only company that wants to buy Intel. Samsung and Apple are also rumored to be interested in acquiring the tech giant with its own production facilities.
New Realme GT 7 Pro screen: more brightness, better color reproduction, lower power consumption
As expected, the presentation of the new Realme GT 7 series of smartphones will take place on November 4. In anticipation of this event, the company decided to introduce one of the key features of the Realme GT 7 Pro phone – the Samsung Eco² OLED Plus display.
Samsung is also working on a triple smartphone, but demand for foldable OLED panels is falling
Samsung is currently one of the most well-known manufacturers of foldable smartphones. However, Samsung devices fold twice, and competitors have already started producing triple smartphones. To keep up with them, the Korean giant is also working on a similar device.
Samsung unveils Galaxy Fold Special Edition — bigger screens, better camera, thinner and lighter
Samsung has officially unveiled the anticipated foldable smartphone Galaxy Fold Special Edition. However, not all markets will see it, at least for now.
Samsung introduces GDDR7 memory in 3GB modules — one and a half times larger and twice as fast
Samsung has announced the industry’s «first» 24-gigabit (3 gigabytes) GDDR7 memory for graphics cards. It supports speeds of over 40 Gbps.
Samsung unveils budget smartphone Galaxy A16 5G for €249
Samsung has quietly unveiled the low-cost Galaxy A16 5G. The smartphone appeared on the company’s official websites in France and the Netherlands.
Samsung to switch all Galaxy S25 smartphones to Snapdragon chips as it can't produce enough Exynos 2500
Samsung was expected to release its flagship Galaxy S25 series of smartphones in January 2025 with Exynos chips for regular and Plus models, and Snapdragon processors were planned for the Ultra version. But these plans failed.
Samsung to cancel compact flagship Galaxy S26, — insider
In 2026, Samsung may revise its flagship Galaxy S line of smartphones. According to unofficial data, the reason is the low popularity of the younger models.
The first dose is free: Samsung to charge for some Galaxy AI features starting in 2025
Newly introduced tablets Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 and smartphones Galaxy S24 FE received artificial intelligence functions Galaxy AI. These AI-powered capabilities were one of the key features in the marketing campaign. While all new AI features are currently free, Samsung has hinted that this may not be the case for long.
Epic Games sues Google and Samsung over auto-blocking of third-party apps
Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, has filed a lawsuit against Google and Samsung. The company believes that the Auto Blocker feature on Samsung devices prevents the installation of alternative app stores.
South Korea fines Samsung for exposing workers to radiation — further penalties expected
South Korean regulators have confirmed that Samsung violated nuclear safety rules and exposed workers at a semiconductor plant to radiation.
Samsung unveils Galaxy S24 FE — Exynos 2400e for all regions, bigger screen and battery
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE smartphone has a larger 6.7″ display, a 4700 mAh battery, and a new processor.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ and S10 Ultra: tablets with digital pen, artificial intelligence, and prices starting at UAH 60 thousand
Samsung presents in Ukraine new Galaxy Tab S10+ and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra tablets – the first Samsung tablets with built-in artificial intelligence. The tablets are equipped with a 12.4-inch (2800×1752 pixels) and 14.6-inch (2960×1848 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, respectively, and support the S Pen, which is included with both…
Samsung's Galaxy Buds FE earpiece exploded and caused user's hearing loss
A 24-year-old student from Adana, Turkey, shared with a shocking story on the Samsung forum.
Samsung Galaxy M55s: a smartphone with a new back cover and old Galaxy M55 specifications
Samsung has officially unveiled the new Galaxy M55s smartphone. The back panel of the new smartphone has three different textures, which no other Samsung mobile device can boast of.
Xiaomi ranks second in the world in smartphone sales — ranks first in Ukraine
According to a report by the research company Counterpoint, Xiaomi overtook Apple to become the world’s number two brand in terms of sales in August 2024.
Scrolls are back: this year Samsung will present a smartphone with a folding display
We wrote about the development of a Samsung smartphone that is being phased out last year — but without any specifics. Now we know not only the «window» release, but also some details.
New beautiful renders of Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and comparison with its predecessor and iPhone16
Several sources have reported that Samsung will make the Galaxy S25 Ultra more rounded. Now you can see the changes in a very clear and attractive visualization.
Guilty: Amazon, along with Samsung, Xiaomi and others, monopolized 90% of the second smartphone market in the world
Samsung, Xiaomi and other manufacturers have colluded with Amazon and Flipkart (owned by Walmart) in India. Smaller retailers do not have access to the new smartphones.
When folded, the Huawei Mate XT triple has the same thickness as the Samsung Galaxy Fold6, — comparison photo
Huawei has released the Mate XT Ultimate Design — the world’s first triple smartphone. When folded, it is the same thickness as the Samsung Galaxy Fold6, as the photo shows.
50% cheaper SSDs: Samsung starts production of 9th generation V9 QLC NAND
Samsung has started mass production of the 9th generation V9 QLC flash memory. This means faster, cheaper, and more efficient SSDs.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra looks more like a Sony Xperia — renders show the flagship from all angles
An OnLeaks informant in cooperation with AndroidHeadlines has shown images of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra from all sides. Previously only the front side could be seen.
Samsung executives arrested for leaking $3.2 billion worth of secrets to China
South Korean police have arrested two former Samsung executives on suspicion of transferring $3.2 billion worth of the company’s trade secrets to China. One of the arrested, 66-year-old Mr. Choi, set up a chip manufacturing joint venture in China and served as its CEO. He was assisted by a fab designer, Mr. Oh, and tried to bring in other…
Extra-thin Samsung Galaxy Fold Special Edition and all colors of S24 FE in new images
The new renders show Samsung Galaxy S24 FE from almost all sides (except the top and bottom). The foldable Galaxy Fold Special Edition appears open from the back, and you can see the cameras, buttons, and thickness.
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge: an affordable laptop with the new Snapdragon X Plus processor
Samsung has announced an affordable version of the Galaxy Book4 Edge laptop based on new 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus platform.
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 laptop: Intel Core Ultra 200, touchscreen and 25 hours of operation
Samsung unveils Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 laptop with Copilot+ certified processors Intel Core Ultra 200.
First photo of Samsung Galaxy S24 FE — smartphone certified in the USA
The expected new Samsung Fan Edition smartphone has been certified by the FCC in the United States. Thanks to this, you can take a first look at Samsung Galsxy S24 FE.
«You are charging them wrong»: Samsung gives reason for paint peeling off Galaxy Fold6
A few weeks after the release, some Samsung Galaxy Fold6 users noticedthat the paint on the smartphones costing from ₴80 thousand. peels off on the sides. Samsung sees the reason in the use of third-party chargers.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE in Ukraine: advanced health monitoring and a price of 7 thousand UAH
Samsung has announced the launch of its new smartwatch Galaxy Watch FE1 in Ukraine. It offers advanced health and fitness monitoring features.
A disposable ring for $400. iFixit says Samsung Galaxy Ring is not repairable
iFixit experts appreciated maintainability of the smart ring Samsung and provided disappointing conclusions.
The history of Apple Silicon: how Apple's ARM processors changed the computer industry
In 2020, Apple made a successful, correct and, without exaggeration, revolutionary step by announcing the transition to its Apple Silicon processors for Mac computers. This moment was the culmination of the company’s many years of work in the hardware industry, which began with the first attempts to create its own chips for the iPhone. The…
«It's a Galaxy Watch Ultra for $650»: Samsung watch's strange hole shape upsets owners
Recently, Samsung has released Galaxy Watch7 and Ultra smartwatches. When they appeared in the users’ hands, the quality of some instances was unpleasantly surprising.
First look at Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra from a well-known insider
An image of the front of Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has been released. This is the first visualization of the upcoming flagship.
Growth of the tablet market: Apple and Samsung among the leaders, Xiaomi has the best growth rate
In the second quarter of 2024, the total number of tablet shipments worldwide amounted to 34.4 million units. This is 22.1% more than in the same period of the previous year. At present, the level of shipments is comparable to the values before the coronavirus pandemic. This is a clear sign that demand for tablets has now successfully recovered.
Samsung presents Galaxy Fold6 smartphones (from UAH 80 thousand) and Galaxy Watch Ultra (from UAH 29 thousand) in Ukraine
Three weeks after the official announcement, new Samsung mobile devices arrived in Ukraine: folding smartphones, smartwatches and wireless headphones. Thus, the Galaxy Fold6, Galaxy Flip6, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds3 have gone on official sale in Ukraine.
Samsung Galaxy Flip has become a body-worn camera for the US police — the experience will be extended to 5 states
Samsung talks about the use of Galaxy Flip smartphones by law enforcement agencies as body cameras. The introduction of the sophisticated mobile devices was part of a pilot program at the Kimberling and Indian Point police departments two years ago to test how electronics can improve daily operations.
Samsung has battery problems again: the new Galaxy Watch7 dies too quickly
Announcing the Galaxy Watch7
The paint on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra for more than $600 peels off after a few days of use
Samsung has faced another problem with the quality of its products.
YouTuber crash-tested Samsung Galaxy Flip 6 — didn't survive the flames, but the crease is smaller
The Samsung Galaxy Flip 6 foldable smartphone was put to the test by Zach Nelson of the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel. Just like the fifth version, the new phone proved to be strong, durable, and of high quality.
The world of smartphones after the Apple iPhone: Samsung, Panasonic, Sony Ericsson, Palm and HP (Part 2)
Finally, we conclude the epoch-making story of how the Apple iPhone changed the world once and for all. In the second part, we summarize the results by conducting a detailed analysis of the best mobile technologies of the 20th century. We will also look at the history of several other major brands that laid a […]
Samsung ex-engineer jailed for 6 years for leaking sensitive OLED technology to China
A former Samsung engineer violated the Law on Prevention of Unfair Competition and Protection of Trade Secrets. The investigation found that he sold Samsung’s technological developments to Chinese companies between 2018 and 2020.
How to use Galaxy Ring? Samsung advises «to remove magnets from pockets» and not to lift heavy weights
Did you think you just bought them and put them on? In reality, it’s more complicated than that.
Goodbye, Samsung Messages: what app will replace it in Galaxy smartphones
Many Android smartphones come with Google Messages as the default messaging app. But Samsung has long been going its own way and installing Samsung Messages. Now the situation is changing as the company has announced a switch to a new pre-loaded messaging app.
This has already happened: Samsung accused of copying the design of Apple devices
Yesterday, the Galaxy Unpacked presentation took place, during which Samsung presented its new folding smartphones, smartwatch and wireless headphones. After the event, numerous tech publications, YouTube users, and even some Samsung fans expressed the opinion that this time the Korean consumer electronics giant was too keen on imitating…
The world of smartphones after the Apple iPhone: HTC, Motorola, LG, Nokia, Blackberry and others (Part 1)
We have recently completed a series of articles about what phones and smartphones looked like before the Apple iPhone (before 2007), so it’s time to talk about the development of the mobile industry after the release of the «best smartphone in human history». Since 2007, trends have changed dramatically, with some manufacturers immediately…
Samsung Galaxy Watch7 and Watch7 Ultra: Wear OS 5 and enhanced health monitoring starting at $299
Samsung also introduced new versions of the Galaxy Watch7 and Watch7 Ultra smartwatches. The new products have several notable updates, and, unlike smartphones, their price has not changed compared to their predecessors.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6: increase in memory, battery, and camera megapixels. $100 more expensive (from 50 thousand UAH)
In addition to Galaxy Z Fold6 Samsung has also released an update to the more affordable Galaxy Z Flip6 foldable smartphone. Unlike its older brother, this model has received much more hardware updates, although it has also been subject to a price increase.
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