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Samsung Galaxy A52 4G and Galaxy A72 get a taste of Android 13-based LineageOS 20
If you aren’t happy with Samsung’s One UI 5 skin
Since rising from the ashes of CyanogenMod, Lineage OS has been one of the best alternative mobile operating systems for those who prefer a near-stock Android experience rather than any flavor of Android installed on their smartphones. It has become arguably the biggest aftermarket distribution platform for Android since launching in late 2016, and it has never stopped breathing new life into old Android phones. LineageOS 20, based on Android 13, was only launched in late December, but it has already made its way to a handful of devices that it promised to support. The latest handsets to receive the custom ROM are Samsung’s Galaxy A52 4G and Galaxy A72 (via XDA Developers).
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.
Samsung's Galaxy A52 is back down to just $400 at Amazon
An unbeatable deal on a smartphone with a 120Hz display
You don't have to break an arm and a leg to get a great phone these days, and Samsung's Galaxy A-series is evidence of that. With some incredible devices at affordable price points, getting some of the best features from the Galaxy S21 for a fraction of the cost is easy. In June, Samsung's Galaxy A52 dropped to just $400, an absolute steal for its 120Hz display. If you missed out, you've got another chance — it's back down to that all-time low price yet again.The A-series is chock full of phones, so if you've forgotten what makes this device so special, let's catch you up to speed. The A52 is no slouch, with a Snapdragon 750G, 6GB of RAM, and a massive 4,500mAh battery, but what makes it unique — especially at this price — is its 6.5" 120Hz OLED display. While it's capped at 1080p, it's tough to find phones with a high refresh rate without breaking the bank. Hell, Apple just released its first 120Hz-capable smartphones, and you could buy two of these for less than a single iPhone 13 Pro.
Samsung Galaxy A52 long-term review: Regular phone
'Mid-range' is getting to be so good it needs fewer and fewer qualifications
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Samsung's A-series phones have become a known quantity: they're good, moderately priced devices, targeted at folks who might not care what processor their phone has or even know what RAM is. But as the delta between mid-range and flagship shrinks, less-expensive options like the Galaxy A52 are getting better and better — you don't have to give up nearly as much to save some money as you used to. The A52 is so solid, in fact, that I wouldn't mind using it full time — if it weren't for a couple sore spots, anyway.
Now's a great time to buy Samsung's Galaxy A52 5G and its 120Hz OLED display
An extra $100 off an already great price
Flagships are more expensive than ever these days, but you don't need to break the bank to get a great daily driver. Mid-range devices offer decent performance for the price point, and though they may not compete with gaming phones and foldables, they're more than enough for sending messages and watching a few YouTube videos. Samsung's Galaxy A52 5G is one of the best mid-rangers you can buy right now, and with today's deal, it's an even better value.
Here are the latest phones to officially support Google's 3D animals
ARCore is augmenting reality since 2018
After accidentally teasing a few upcoming phones before removing them again earlier this year, Google has published a proper update to its ARCore support page, revealing that the augmented reality library is now supported by 24 more devices. This time around, all of them have already been announced.
Samsung announces sequels to last year's smash-hit Galaxy A-series phones
Sleeker design, water resistance, and a 5G model
Samsung's been killing it with its mid-range offerings lately. We loved last year's Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 — between those and the higher-end S20 FE, the company had a lot to offer those of us who didn't want to drop a grand on a phone in 2020. Today, Samsung announced three new additions to its sub-flagship lineup: the Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52 5G, and Galaxy A72. They've got some big shoes to fill.
The Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 seem imminent as new details emerge
Hands-on photos have leaked and they've surfaced on official support pages
Samsung has so many smartphone series on the go that there's always something to look forward to. Of late, we've been hearing a lot about the broad Galaxy A series and it seems like the A52 and the A72 are not far off from being announced. They've just been spotted on official support pages and hands-on photos have been leaked.
Galaxy A52 camera and screen details leak, following early render images
The phone will come in 4G and 5G versions
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Samsung's Galaxy A51 was one of the company's best phones last year, offering a large 6.5-inch screen and good performance for the relatively low price of $400 (before all the sales started). Unsurprisingly, Samsung is working on a sequel, and now we have images of the phone from WinFuture.