Samsung

Verizon Galaxy S9, S9+, and Note 9 Get Security Updates, LG G5 Gets Oreo (Update: Note 8, too!)

Tim September 24, 2018

Security updates are rolling out to various Verizon devices, as well as one for Galaxy Note 9 owners on T-Mobile. For Verizon, owners of Galaxy S9 (Version number: R16NW.G960USQS3ARI6), Galaxy S9+ (Version number: R16NW.G965USQS3ARI6, and Galaxy Note 9 (...

Bixby Update Should Reduce Accidental Presses on Galaxy Note 9

Kellen September 20, 2018

Bixby still can't be disabled. An update to Samsung's Bixby rolled out this week to Galaxy Note 9 owners and it fixes one of the frustrations (our review) I had when using the phone. While you still can't turn Bixby off, you can set the button to open only...

Samsung Testing Triple Rear Camera Gimmick in Asia, Europe With Galaxy A7

Tim September 20, 2018

Samsung introduced its first smartphone with a triple rear camera setup this week, Galaxy A7 for Europe and Asia markets. Back when seeing three rear-facing cameras on a smartphone was new, I believe we all assumed more was better. Having a variety of...

Verizon Galaxy Note 9 Grabs a Fresh Update (Updated)

Kellen September 19, 2018

Verizon's Galaxy Note 9 picked up a fresh update today, its second since launch. The update will arrive as software version N960USQS1ARH6. The update includes the September Android security patch and nothing else from what readers are telling us. Typically,...

Samsung Phones With AR Emoji Can Now Access a Zootopia Pack

Tim September 19, 2018

Yet another Disney-inspired AR Emoji pack is available for Samsung devices that support it -- Galaxy S9, S9+, Note 9. Hurry, call your kids, because a Zootopia pack is now available for download. I've never seen Zootopia, so I'm not going to name any...

Files in Android Pie Update for Galaxy S9+ Point to 4 Galaxy S10 Models, One With 5G Support

Tim September 19, 2018

The existence of particular XML documents inside the Android Pie update for Samsung's Galaxy S9+ has Android nerds excited this morning. You see, it's been known for a while that "Beyond" is the codename for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S10. In an analysis of...

Samsung is Bringing Major Changes to Galaxy S9 With Android Pie

Kellen September 18, 2018

Galaxy S9 Android Pie gets a first look. Android Pie is still likely months away from a release to Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ owners, but an early preview build has given us a look at the major changes that are coming. Not only that, we're getting a first look...

DEAL: Buy Galaxy Note 9 512GB and Get Free Gear S3 or Fit 2 Pro, Buy Verizon 128GB and Get the Same Goodies

Tim September 18, 2018

Galaxy Note 9 hasn't been on the market for too long, but we're already seeing Samsung sweeten the pot a bit if you purchase the device through its website. Should you purchase a 512GB model, you'll be treated to your choice of either a Gear Fit 2 Pro wearable...