RCS chats between Galaxy phones and iPhones are now encrypted

Apple brought RCS support to iPhones in late 2024 to improve the messaging experience with Android phones. However, the rollout has been extremely slow, and RCS chats initially lacked end-to-end encryption. With the latest software update, iPhones now support end-to-end encrypted RCS chats with Android phones, like the ones from Samsung. RCS chats between Galaxy […]

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Samsung could be sole OLED display supplier for Apple iPhone 18

Samsung has supplied OLED display panels for every Apple smartphone featuring the technology, from the first model to offer it—the iPhone X—to the latest, the iPhone 17 series. However, the South Korean tech giant hasn’t always been the only supplier; the iPhone X lineup remains the exception, where Samsung was the sole provider. The Cupertino-based […]

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Samsung phones cost up to 60% more to repair than iPhones, report suggests

Samsung smartphones that offer hardware comparable to Apple’s iPhone models typically cost less. At the same time, Galaxy devices priced similarly to iPhones often deliver better hardware or more features. Due to this, many people view Samsung phones as more affordable or offering better value for money than iPhones, and assume they are also cheaper […]

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Samsung, not Apple, led the latest US smartphone sales spike

Between March 8 and 14, smartphone sales in the United States rose 24% week-on-week and 3% year-on-year. According to market watchers, Samsung, not Google or Apple, drove most of that growth. Although iPhone 17e sales were up 15% year-on-year in its first three weeks, Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series performed better. S26 lineup sales were 29% […]

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Apple’s imaginary foldable is already beating Samsung in North America, on paper

Apple hasn’t made any announcements regarding a foldable iPhone, but countless rumors say it will join this premium segment by the end of 2026. Despite these uncertainties, some market watchers already believe Apple will dominate the North American foldable phone market by the end of the year. A recent paper from Counterpoint Research suggests Apple […]

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Apple’s rival to Samsung’s Galaxy Glasses could have multiple style options

Apple and Samsung are expected to unveil their first smart glasses later this year. While Samsung is working with eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker for its Galaxy Glasses, Apple appears to be planning multiple style options for its first-generation smart glasses. More details about Apple’s device have now surfaced. Apple’s smart glasses could […]

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More Samsung phones get AirDrop support, but there’s a catch

A few days ago, Samsung rolled out a software update for the Galaxy S26 series that upgraded Quick Share with support for Apple’s AirDrop, allowing users to exchange files with iPhones, iPads, and Macs more easily than ever. At the time, it was unclear whether the company would bring this feature to older devices. Well, […]

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