Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority A study was conducted on the most commonly used passwords. The study found that “samsung” ranked as one of the most highly used passwords in 30 countries. The most commonly used password is still “password.” As most people know, the stronger your password is, the harder it will be for … [Read more...] about A growing number of Samsung owners are using the same terrible password
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Foldable Samsung laptop with a virtual trackpad outed in a patent
Samsung's all about those foldable phones but it looks like a foldable laptop could be part of the company's lineup in the future. When it comes to foldable phones Samsung is perhaps the market leader, but the idea of a foldable laptop is one that's even more interesting. A patent appears to show that the company has been working on that … [Read more...] about Foldable Samsung laptop with a virtual trackpad outed in a patent
Samsung Galaxy S23 to have “exclusive high-frequency version” Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset in Europe
Over the past few years, you may have grown more and more disappointed with Samsung's decision to use its own, arguably inferior, Exynos SoCs in Europe in its flagship devices instead of Qualcomm's Snapdragons. If so, then you were undoubtedly happy to hear, straight from Qualcomm no less, that there will be no more Exynos in the Galaxy … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S23 to have “exclusive high-frequency version” Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset in Europe
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra camera tested against S22 Ultra and Pixel 7 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is tipped to launch in February, alongside the other S23 handsets and it's tipped to come with the biggest main camera upgrade. It is reported that it will be the first Samsung handset to get the bump to 200-megapixels. But what does that mean? Will it actually improve pictures, or is it simply adding pixels for … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra camera tested against S22 Ultra and Pixel 7 Pro
How to recover data from a broken Samsung
While the latest iterations of Samsung smartphones seem far more technologically advanced and durable, that’s not to say users still can’t encounter issues that cause a Samsung device to break. For example, you may find that your Samsung phone doesn’t get past the Samsung logo screen, or you’ve accidentally locked your device due to incorrect … [Read more...] about How to recover data from a broken Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G breaks cover as renders show cameras and more
Samsung's replacement for the Galaxy A53 looks set to largely look the same, with the Galaxy A54 5G's 6.4-inch screen sitting up front with a single hole-punch camera. With Samsung expected to announce the A54 in the early knockings of 2023 we won't need to wait too long to see what the company has cooking. But leaker OnLeaks has already … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy A54 5G breaks cover as renders show cameras and more
How to use the Samsung Galaxy back tap gesture
Samsung's Galaxy smartphones are extremely powerful and impressive devices, but for a long time they've missed one hidden feature that people have been able to access on Apple iPhones. On iPhone you can access a setting that lets you double tap on the back of your phone to use a shortcut, like taking a screenshot or opening Siri. Now, at … [Read more...] about How to use the Samsung Galaxy back tap gesture
Google says some Samsung phones were hit by three 0-day attacks
A Google security researcher says that some Samsung Android phones were attacked by a commercial surveillance vendor using three zero-day hacks chained together. In a blog post, Google Project Zero security researcher Maddie Stone said that the exploit chain targeted specific Samsung phones that used an Exynos chip, suggesting they were likely … [Read more...] about Google says some Samsung phones were hit by three 0-day attacks
How to Customize a Samsung Phone’s Notification Sounds
To customize the universal notification sound on a Samsung Galaxy phone, head to Settings > Sound and Vibration > Notification Sound. You can change the sound for a specific app from Settings > Apps. To add custom sounds, place sound files in the Notifications folder on your phone's internal storage. Don’t like the default … [Read more...] about How to Customize a Samsung Phone’s Notification Sounds
Samsung Galaxy S23 might launch sooner than expected with early February date suggested
The Samsung Galaxy S23 family of devices might be lining up to launch a little earlier than expected, with Galaxy Unpacked potentially happening in the first week of February 2023. It will be an important launch for Samsung, as the brand continues to enjoy market dominance in the smartphone space. Korean news site Chosun is suggesting it's … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy S23 might launch sooner than expected with early February date suggested