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SmartThings Update Taken Down After Bricking Galaxy Phones

SmartThings Update Taken Down After Bricking Galaxy Phones

A recent update for Samsung's SmartThings Framework app bricked several Galaxy devices. The Galaxy S10 and Note 10 series were the worst affected, though the update also put a few other models in endless bootloops. The company has now acknowledged the issue and pulled...

Galaxy Ring is Available for Free with FSA or HSA Accounts

Galaxy Ring is Available for Free with FSA or HSA Accounts

If you have an eligible FSA or HSA account, you can snag Samsung's $399 Galaxy Ring at no cost. The company has announced that its first smart ring qualifies for reimbursement through Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA). However, it's...

One UI 7 Animations Could be a Game-Changer for Galaxy Experience

One UI 7 Animations Could be a Game-Changer for Galaxy Experience

One UI 7 has been long rumored to bring massive changes to Samsung's custom Android skin. We went hands-on with the upcoming update at SDC 2024 a few hours ago and it sure looks like a major overhaul. The company has tweaked a lot of things to enable a smoother, fluid...

Say Hello to Galaxy Avatar, Samsung’s Fresh Take on AR in One UI 7

Say Hello to Galaxy Avatar, Samsung’s Fresh Take on AR in One UI 7

On Thursday, October 3, Samsung hosted its annual Developer Conference (SDC) in San Jose. The company shared plenty of exciting details about the future of Galaxy phones and other products. We caught an extensive look at the upcoming One UI 7 update. Amidst a myriad...

Galaxy S24 FE Begins 7-Year Update Journey with First Security Patch

Galaxy S24 FE Begins 7-Year Update Journey with First Security Patch

The Galaxy S24 FE is the cheapest Samsung product to be eligible for seven years of updates. It will get as many updates as the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. The long journey begins today with the release of the September security patch....

Samsung Goes All-In on Redefining Galaxy Experience w/ One UI 7

Samsung Goes All-In on Redefining Galaxy Experience w/ One UI 7

Samsung is seeking UI perfection like never before with One UI 7. From what we've seen so far, a ton of attention is being given to the small details. The company isn't just polishing what's already there, but working on a whole new Galaxy experience. According to...