With the release of the One UI and Android Pie update to Samsung’s Galaxy devices, along with the release of the Galaxy S10 line, you now have the option to ditch Android’s button navigation and rely on gestures. How to turn it on Screenshots by Jason Cipriani/CNET Samsung’s One UI doesn’t default to gesture navigation. …
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Galaxy S10: How to use, what you need to know about Wireless PowerShare
When Samsung announced the Galaxy S10 lineup last month, the company also unveiled a new feature called Wireless PowerShare. The feature essentially turns your phone into a wireless charging pad that can charge another phone, smartwatch or set of earbuds. It’s a cool feature that may not be used all that often but has the potential to save the day …
Read More »Galaxy S10: 5 tips for setting up the fingerprint sensor
The Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus both feature an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor that’s hidden underneath the display. The new tech means you won’t find a sensor on the rear or side of the phone, as is the case with the Galaxy S10E‘s capacitive fingerprint reader. But because the technology is new and this is the first time we’ve seen it …
Read More »Galaxy S10: How to hide the hole
Samsung’s Galaxy S10 line doesn’t have a notch in its Infinity-O display; instead, it has a cutout for the front-facing camera. The cutout for the camera, sometimes referred to as a hole-punch, is either a circle or a pill-like shape depending on the S10 model you have. The cutout is in the top-right corner of the display, and for some, …
Read More »Galaxy S10E could be a $750 powerhouse: Here’s what we need to know next
I’ve been reviewing the Galaxy S10E since Tuesday afternoon, sharing my thoughts on photos, screen quality, the new fingerprint reader and the camera quality. So far, I see a 5.8-inch powerhouse of a device in a much smaller package than most of the phones you can buy today. (After all, the small phone is dead.) I really like the Galaxy S10E. …
Read More »Galaxy S10 phones launch on T
Like a host of other US carriers, T-Mobile begins selling Samsung’s three new Galaxy phones today. T-Mobile is offering customers up to four new Galaxy S10E phones for $40 each, when you trade in an eligible device — one per new phone — or add a line of service using its AutoPay option, which automatically deducts your monthly payment from …
Read More »Spotify will come preinstalled on Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, S10E
If you buy a new Samsung phone, you’ll get the Spotify app too. Spotify said Friday that its app will come preinstalled on “millions” of new Samsung devices, including the Galaxy S10, S10 Plus and S10E released Friday. New Galaxy owners could also get six months of free Spotify Premium. Spotify noted that you’re ineligible if you’ve already used Spotify Premium or its Unlimited service or …
Read More »Galaxy S10: 12 settings to change right away
Samsung’s Galaxy S10 line is a trio of capable phones that really impress. From an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor that’s hidden under the screen to a third camera for ultra-wide angle shots (at least on the S10 and S10 Plus), there’s a lot to like. Part of setting up a shiny new phone is going through and making sure the phone …
Read More »Galaxy S10: Here’s what photos from the camera look like
Our Galaxy S10 Plus review is in! We thought you’d like to see some of the hundreds of photos we’ve taken on the Galaxy S10 Plus. Since the S10, Galaxy S10E, and Galaxy S10 5G share the same core cameras, this is also a good indication for how those pictures could look. Enjoy! Read: Getting a Galaxy S10 phone or …
Read More »Samsung Galaxy Buds deal: $97.49 shipped (Update: Sold out)
Samsung’s just-announced answer to Apple’s insanely popular AirPods: The Samsung Galaxy Buds, wire-free earphones that can charge wirelessly. Better still, they can charge wirelessly via one of Samsung’s new Galaxy S10 phones, which is pretty freakin’ cool. At $130, the Galaxy Buds are also cheaper than AirPods — and today they’re even cheaper than that. For a limited time, and …
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