Some things are just inevitable. The tides go in, the tides go out. Sunrise, sunset. Samsung releases a new phone, and it has a slightly better OLED than the last one. It's an inescapable truth, confirmed again thanks to DisplayMate. The new display king is, of course, the Galaxy Note 10+ S20 Ultra.
Unsurprisingly, DisplayMate says the Galaxy S20 Ultra has the best OLED ever (Updated)
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There are certain constants in the world. Tides go in, tides go out. Sunrise, sunset. Google is fast with updates, and Samsung is slow. If you want proof we live in strange times, look no further than the January 2020 Android security patch. Samsung has started rolling it out, and Google... not so much.
Read MoreSamsung announces Galaxy Note10+ Star Wars Edition with Galaxy Buds and a red S Pen (Update: Pre-order)
The third and last installment of the latest Star Wars trilogy, The Rise of Skywalker, is slated to hit cinemas on December 20, and the hype is growing. Samsung and Disney (Lucasfilm, to be specific) have already announced that they're working on campaigns together, and today, the Korean company seems to have decided to join the dark side of the force: It introduced a Galaxy Note10+ Special Edition dedicated to Kylo Ren, coming with a unique lightsaber-red S Pen and a bunch of extras in the box.
Read MoreSave up to 30% on Spigen's most popular cases and accessories this Cyber Monday [Featured Deal]
Cyber Monday is here, and Spigen is unleashing exclusive deals on some of its most popular accessories. Today only, you can save up to 30% on select Spigen cases for your favorite Android devices, like the brand new Google Pixel 4/4XL, Samsung Galaxy Note 10, S10 5G, or A30, and the OnePlus 7T. You'll also find deals on Spigen carrying cases, screen protectors, and more. Don't forget to use the specified promo code below at checkout to redeem your savings, available only on this Cyber Monday.
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Samsung’s Android 10 roadmap points at January rollout for Galaxy S10 and Note 10, no update for S8 or Note 8
Every year Samsung unfailingly puts out a software release roadmaps for its entire smartphone lineup, and this year’s detail when Android 10 is expected to hit eligible Samsung phones. These lists are generally specific to their respective markets, but they do highlight a general global trend. The Galaxy S10 and the Note 10 have been beta testing One UI 2.0 for over a month now, and they’re naturally first in line to get the stable release by January 2020.
Read MoreAll Galaxy S10 & Note 10 models are down by $200, free Galaxy Buds thrown in
Samsung’s Galaxy S10 and Note 10 devices have consistently topped their rivals by bringing a complete package to the table. For this Black Friday, the entire range of 2019 Samsung flagships has been marked down by $200 across several stores. On top of that, Samsung and some other retailers are throwing in a free pair of Galaxy Buds (worth $129) with all Galaxy S10 and Note 10 models, except for the Galaxy S10e.
Read More(Update: Note 10 US rollout) One UI 2.0 beta 2 released with fixes and November patch, Note 10 and S10 5G join the fray
The One UI 2.0 beta release brought Android 10 to the Galaxy S10 line last week, but the S10 5G and the Note 10 series couldn’t make the cut. The two omitted models are now being brought under Samsung’s beta program in different parts of the world, as per SamMobile’s learnings. These devices are joining the program while, concurrently, S10 units already in the test program are getting the second beta.
Read MoreSamsung boosts trade-in discounts when buying Galaxy Note10: Just $600 with eligible Galaxy S8
Samsung is offering its flagship Galaxy Note10 series of phones at steeply discounted prices—so long as you have an eligible trade-in device. The company's now increasing how much it's willing to pay out for your existing handset, making even older phones like the Galaxy S8 worth as much as $350 towards the Note10—bringing the new model down to $600.
Read More[Update: Fix out] Samsung will begin patching fingerprint scanner security flaw within 24 hours
Samsung really talked up the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy S10 when it launched. It was supposed to be faster and more secure than other methods. We knew the first part wasn't true soon after launch, but we only found out how easy it was to fool the sensor a few days ago. Cheap screen protectors could allow any fingerprint to unlock the S10 and Note 10 phones, but Samsung promised a quick update. Samsung has now pushed notifications to phones promising the OTA will start in about 24 hours.
Read MoreTWRP adds support for the Snapdragon Galaxy S10 and Note 10 family, plus much more
TWRP is a popular and powerful custom recovery tool used by thousands of Android enthusiasts around the world to create full phone backups, flash custom kernels and ROMs, and more. Since the last time we visited this topic, a dozen phones and tablets have been added to the TWRP support list, including the Snapdragon family of Galaxy S10, Note 10, and Galaxy Tab S6 devices.
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