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Samsung's fiery update pace continues internationally with the February 2022 security patch
Now available for the Galaxy Z Flip 5G and several other phones
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Samsung has managed to stand out as one of the fastest Android OEMs to bring monthly security updates to its devices for quite a while now. When Google was still fumbling with December and January patches for its flagship Pixel 6 series, Samsung was already working wonders, sending out security updates to eligible phones. While we’re expecting the Pixel 6 series to get the February update at the tail end of next week — and keeping our fingers crossed that it doesn't break anything as it arrives — Samsung is already forging ahead, beginning to release its own February patch.
The international Galaxy S21 is finally getting the June 2021 update after a delay
The camera is buttery smooth now
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Samsung started updating its phones with the June security patch before May was out, but the S21 series seemed to be having issues. Now things seem to be back to normal as the update is rolling out widely.The June patch first appeared for Korean S21 users on May 27th, but instead of rapidly spreading to more regions, things went quiet. Another June update rolled out a short time later but, like before, failed to reach any other countries. Whatever problems or bugs were plaguing the update seem to have been squashed, with the US S21 getting it yesterday and it reaching the UK today.As well as the usual security fixes, the cameras have gotten a significant improvement. Until now, switching lenses in the S21 camera app was far from smooth, stuttering, and lagging as it zoomed in and out. That's finally been fixed, and switching between the cameras is smooth and buttery.I got it on my UK S21 Ultra today, carrying G998BXXU3AUF6 as the build number and weighing in at 477MB. Hopefully, it will arrive in other regions soon.As always we'll continue to update this post as new devices get updated.
Save $250 on a brand-new Samsung Galaxy Note20 or Note20 Ultra
These savings are worth taking note of
Samsung makes some of the best and biggest Android phones you can buy, and today, two of its newest options are on sale. The Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra are some of the most powerful devices you can get, and both of them are a full $250 off at Amazon and Best Buy right now, making them drop to just $750 and $1050.Both devices come with Samsung's fancy S Pen stylists and are powered by the Snapdragon 865+ and plenty of RAM, but the Ultra steps the specs up when it comes to RAM, display size, and battery longevity. We reviewed both devices in full; check out the Note20 review here and the Note20 Ultra's longterm review here. Our main takeaway was that they're great phones held back by high starting prices.
Snag a dual-SIM Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra for $930 on eBay
$370 less than the US model — with some caveats
If you've seen our review of the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra, you know it's slick. You also know it's expensive — a $1300 price tag can be a hard pill to swallow. Luckily, eBay seller sobeonline1 has listed the international, dual-SIM, 256 GB model of the Note20 Ultra for 0 — $370 off the price of the single-SIM, 128 GB US model.
Spigen's robust case collection will protect your Note20, Note20 Ultra, and Samsung accessories (Sponsored)
Check out the Thin Fit, newly upgraded for the Note20 series
The Galaxy Note20 series are some of Samsung's boldest phones to date, with large screens, powerful cameras, and a fresh bronze finish. To ensure your new Note20 stays clean and pristine for years to come, Spigen has you covered with a premium lineup of case offerings in the styles you love. Check it out!Just as smartphones have evolved to offer better features and faster performance over time, phone case technology has also grown leaps and bounds in the last decade. This year marks the first time Spigen has launched a lineup that’s not only 100% slim and protective, but that's designed to cover the entire Galaxy family, including the new Note20 and Note20 Ultra, Galaxy Buds Live, and the Galaxy Tab. But before we dive into those other devices, let's talk about the reason you're all here: Spigen cases for the new Note20 series.
Leaked Galaxy Note20 renders show downgraded cameras and flat screen
Despite some key differences, Samsung’s ‘entry-level’ Note20 is still very appealing
Samsung is set to unveil the big-screen Note20 series at its Unpacked event early next month. But before that happens, leaks and rumors have already painted a pretty good picture of how the lineup will shape up. Just a day after detailing the top-tier Note20 Ultra model, WinFuture has now shared almost everything that there is to know about the standard Note20 — a stylus-clad flagship that will lack some of the bells and whistles of the Ultra.
Latest Galaxy Note20 Ultra leak reveals almost all the specs and renders from every angle
It'll be the first phone optimized for Xbox Game Pass
As is customary before every smartphone unveiling, the Galaxy Note20 Ultra has been leaked extensively ahead of its August launch event. Both official and unofficial sources have already shown us what the device will look like and what they’re expected to pack under the hood. But this latest leak coming from trusted site WinFuture has left almost nothing to the imagination. There is a full set of Galaxy Note20 Ultra renders included, along with the details of its Project xCloud gaming features co-developed with Microsoft.