Everything we saw at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2019 on Feb. 20
You might have worried Samsung wouldn't bring much to an event just before MWC -- but you couldn't have been more wrong! Samsung treated us to a real parade of technological excellence, from folding phones to new fitness wearables. Here's everything we saw at Galaxy Unpacked on February 20.
Samsung Galaxy S10 optimizations make it great for Fortnite
Samsung's new line of Galaxy S10 devices have been optimized for gaming. All three offer improved support for the Unity engine and the S10 Plus also offers vapor chamber cooling, similar to the Xbox One X. All three phones will be available to pre-order on February 21.
Adobe Premiere Rush CC is coming to the Samsung Galaxy S10 this year
The Samsung Galaxy S10 boasts a number of hardware improvements over previous Samsung phones, but it also offers a few software improvements too. Adobe Premiere Rush CC, for example, is coming to the Samsung Galaxy S10 later this year, and it has been optimized for the device.
Samsung Galaxy S10 vs. S10 Plus vs. S10e vs. S10 5G: Which should you buy?
We compare Samsung's four new Galaxy S devices to see how they differ. The Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, S10e, and S10 5G have a lot in common, but there are some significant differences worth noting. Find out which of these phones will suit you best as we compare them in various categories to pick winners.
Samsung Galaxy Buds first look: Are they ear candy or ear worm?
The new Samsung Galaxy Buds are an answer to the oddball design of the Apple AirPods: They're cheaper, better looking, and bring some neat features, including wireless charging with the Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10 e. Can Galaxy Buds snuff out the AirPods?
What we like and what we don’t like about the Samsung Galaxy S10
Samsung’s Galaxy S10 is worthy of the ten-year anniversary, taking the elegant, minimal design to new heights, packing in incredible screen and camera tech, and offering speedier connectivity than ever before. But there are a few things we’re not so keen on. Here’s what we like and don’t like about the Galaxy S10.
With Galaxy S10e, Samsung unapologetically rips a page out of Apple’s playbook
Samsung's Galaxy S10e -- a new entry in the Galaxy S-series -- has a few things in common with Apple's lower-cost iPhone XR. It starts with the same exact price tag, the yellow color option, and then the similar screen design. Is this Samsung's answer to Apple's new iPhone entry?
Samsung will stop releasing new Blu-ray players in the U.S.
Samsung has confirmed reports that it is now exiting the Blu-ray market entirely in the U.S. The move comes after Oppo Digital exited the market last year. The news may be a sign of things to come in when it comes to the future of 4K Blu-ray and the physical disc movie format.
Samsung washing machine recall results in $6.55M class-action settlement
Samsung settled a class action lawsuit involving more than 30 top-loading washing machine models for $6.55 million. The class action alleged the washing machine tops could detach and explode in wash cycles. Samsung recalled the washers, but consumers sued. Original owners may qualify for refunds and a cash settlement.
Is cool the new hot? ‘Refrigerdating’ is a fridge-based dating service
Samsung has launched Refrigerdating, a dating service that pairs potential partners based on photos of the interior of their refrigerators. Swipe left or right based on the condiments they choose. Unfortunately, the service is limited to single Samsung Family Hub fridge owners.
Samsung’s camera-equipped stylus concept is straight out of a Bond movie
Samsung is working hard to make its S Pen stylus more useful to more people, having taken a step forward in that direction with the Galaxy Note 9. A patent has revealed what could be done in the future, and it involves putting a camera in the S Pen itself. The associated images give us an idea of how it may function.
Yes, Samsung, the foldable phone’s exciting, but don’t forget about the Galaxy S10
Samsung's first Unpacked event of 2019 is shaping up to be filled with exciting tech goodies -- quite possibly the foldable smartphone. But we're hoping it won't overload us with new products, when the Galaxy S10 will likely be enough for one day. It could be good for business too.
Samsung’s new big-but-small chip could mean the end of the mobile MicroSD card
Samsung has developed a new 1TB memory chip for smartphones, doubling the largest amount available today, and says it's ready for production to start. The tiny chip is not physically any larger than the 512GB version, yet will store twice the amount of data. However, don't expect the resulting phones to be cheap.
Samsung files a VR patent featuring a curved OLED display
Curves aren’t just for televisions anymore. And they just might enhance your next VR experience. Samsung recently filed a patent featuring a new VR headset that has a curved OLED display. The existence of the patent could indicate that the new curved design could join Samsung’s collection of VR headsets.
Samsung’s new 8K display chip could shrink bezel sizes to nothing
As the 8K revolution gets underway, Samsung is looking to a new display chip to improve the way 8K TVs perform, and how they can be built. By reducing the number of components needed, the new 8K chip could result in 8K TVs that have virtually no bezel, bringing the super high-res displays in line with 4K TVs.
Stakes are high for Samsung, as it promises new phones will meet expectations
The head of Samsung's mobile division has spoken out about the forthcoming launch of the Galaxy S10 and potential folding smartphone reveal, saying the new devices will meet our expectations. Excitement around the new hardware is high, but behind the scenes on the business side, Samsung also needs them to be a success.
The Samsung Galaxy M series is the first with an Infinity-V display
Samsung is finally releasing phones with its new Infinity-V display. The company has unveiled the Samsung Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 smartphones, which boast edge-to-edge displays with an Infinity-V cutout, plus decent specs at a very affordable price. The phones are only available in India.
Samsung will start replacing plastic in packaging with sustainable materials
Samsung is switching out plastic components in the packaging of its products for paper and other environmentally friendly materials. The company has set a goal of using 500,000 tons of recycled plastics and collecting 7.5 million tons of discarded products by 2030, since the initiative started in 2009.
Photography News: Samsung’s new smartphone sensor is the smallest one yet
Samsung's latest smartphone sensor is their smallest one yet -- and it still packs in 20 megapixels and Tetracell technology. In this week's photography news, see just how small the sensor is, take a look at an odd, outside-the-box camera backpack, and check out a new budget lens for the Nikon Z and Canon RF.
Samsung permits peek at an eye-popping, 15-inch 4K OLED laptop display
Laptops with OLED displays were once a rarity, but at CES 2019, Lenovo and HP brought it over to some of their latest products. Samsung is now joining in and is providing a look at an eye-popping 4K OLED panel that is expected to power larger premium laptops from other manufacturers in the new year.
Tizen 4 arriving on Samsung’s Gear S3 and Gear Sport smartwatches
Samsung is updating the Gear S3 Classic, Gear S3 Frontier, and the Gear Sport to the newest version of Tizen 4. Along with some little tweaks to usability and quality-of-life, Samsung has added a bunch of new features, including more support for Samsung Health and some new Do Not Disturb modes.
Samsung debuts its monster 98-inch QLED 8K TV at CES 2019
There's 8K and then there's 8K. The difference? Size. At least, that's what Samsung appears out to prove with its latest announcement from CES 2019: A massive, 98-inch 8K QLED TV. Though there's no word on price, we do know it will have AirPlay 2, and an exclusive Apple partnership at launch.
Samsung is enhancing its Family Hub Fridge and washing machine
Samsung is looking to make your entire home smarter. At CES 2019, the company is showing off the latest version of its Family Hub Refrigerator with A.I. enhancements that make it even smarter and better at predicting your needs. It's also rolling out a new Wi-Fi connected washing machine.
Samsung’s blistering 219-inch Micro LED TV will cook your eyeballs, blow your mind
No, you will never fit a 219-inch TV in your living room. But don't let that stop you from drooling over Samsung's 219-inch Micro LED showstopper of a screen, on display at CES 2019 for the first time. If you wanted to see a true, mind-blowing spectacle at CES, this is it.
Samsung’s new Notebook Odyssey packs next-gen RTX graphics in a thin frame
At CES 2019, Samsung is taking the wraps off its latest high-end gaming laptop, the Notebook Odyssey. Coming after latest year's Notebook Odyssey Z, the new laptop is sporting a premium aluminum true metal design and stays and thin at 0.78 inches, but also packs G-sync support and powerful next-gen Nvidia RTX graphics in a tiny frame.
Samsung may already be working on a second Galaxy Home smart speaker
Samsung hasn't even released its first smart speaker yet and there's already talk of it prepping a second, more affordable one. Its Galaxy Home speaker seems like an Apple HomePod competitor, but reports suggest the second device will offer fewer features.
Samsung’s Remote Access feature will connect its smart TVs to PCs, phones, more
Samsung announced that it will be introducing a brand new feature for smart TVs in 2019: Remote Access. The feature will use wireless connectivity to allow smart TVs to connect to PCs, tablets, and smartphones and will allow users to remotely control programs or apps from their Samsung TV.
Smartphone makers to show off new speaker-in-the-screen tech at CES
Smartphone makers are pushing further towards a true bezel-less screen and viewing experience, and the next step could be to remove the speaker system entirely and replace it with an in-display speaker. We've already seen early examples, but next-generation versions are already being worked on, and may be shown at CES.
Samsung TVs are reportedly getting Google Assistant in 2019
Voice assistants aren't just for speakers anymore. Reports suggest Samsung's upcoming line of televisions for 2019 could include Google Assistant built into the device. That would mark a departure for Samsung, which has its own voice assistant called Bixby that it has used in its smart TVs previously.
Samsung revs up the picture quality of its high-fashion TVs for 2019
Highly prized for their ability to display more than just a black screen when turned off, Samsung's lifestyle TVs are getting updated for 2019, and we have all of the details ahead of the official launch which is slated to take place at CES.
Samsung Galaxy A8s: News and rumors
Samsung is building exciting, technologically innovative midrange phones, and the latest to be revealed is the new Samsung Galaxy A8s, which may give us an idea of what the new Samsung Galaxy S10 will look like, thanks to its edge-to-edge display and hole-punch camera cutout.
Samsung Notebook 9 Pen is back with new design, internals and S Pen
Samsung announced an updated Notebook 9 Pen on Wednesday, December 12, and it looks to be an ideal Windows 2-in-1 for creators. Coming in 2019, the device features a modern design, an updated S Pen in the box, and the latest eighth-generation Intel Core i7 processor under the hood.
Galaxy Watch vs. Apple Watch Series 4: Which one is the smartest?
Smartwatches are pretty good these days, provided you make the right buying decision. We recommend either the Samsung Galaxy Watch or the Apple Watch Series 4 -- but which is better? We put the two watches head-to-head in a specification showdown to find out which you should buy.