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Samsung S21 Ultra uses pixel binning to make your photos better

Megapixels used to be so much simpler: A bigger number meant your camera could capture more photo detail as long as the scene had enough light. But a technology called pixel binning now sweeping across flagship smartphones is changing the old photography rules for the better. In short, pixel binning gives you a camera that …

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Samsung Galaxy S21 has a release date. Get your hands on one Jan. 29

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Samsung’s debuted its new Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphones at the Samsung Unpacked event today, the last day of CES. (Here’s everything Samsung announced.) Preorders opened Thursday at 8 a.m. PT and the phones are set to …

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Samsung is ditching the microSD card slot on the Galaxy S21 line

Looking for a phone with a microSD card slot? You’ll want to stay away from Samsung’s new Galaxy S21 line. Having been present on earlier Galaxy S phones, Samsung is finally dropping the microSD card slot for expandable local storage on its latest devices. (Here are CNET’s Galaxy S21 review and Galaxy S21 Ultra review.) Although the move is not completely surprising — …

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More Galaxy S21 details leak ahead of Samsung’s Unpacked event

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Only a day ahead of Samsung’s expected Galaxy S21 launch at the Jan. 14 Samsung Unpacked event, some marketing materials have been shared online by renowned mobile tipster Evan Blass, offering a glimpse at the company’s key selling points for its newest 5G-capable …

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Our CES 2021 Day 1 recap: Rollable phones, giant TVs and tech for the coronavirus era

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Day 1 of the weirdest CES ever is complete. (Here’s how to follow along for Day 2.) Instead of hundreds of thousands flocking to Las Vegas to see the biggest tech of the year to come, companies like LG, Samsung and …

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Right before Galaxy S21 Unpacked, Samsung unveils new Exynos 2100 processor with improved 5G

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. Samsung’s Galaxy S21 launch isn’t happening until Thursday, but that hasn’t stopped the South Korean electronics giant from already introducing new products that’ll likely tie into that event. They include a processor called the Exynos 2100, which Samsung unveiled Tuesday during …

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Samsung Galaxy S21 could come with an improved Qualcomm fingerprint sensor

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. The in-screen fingerprint sensor in Samsung’s Galaxy S21 might be easier to use than ever. Qualcomm, a major supplier for Samsung, on Monday unveiled the second generation of its 3D Sonic Sensor that’s faster and bigger, making it easier for people to to …

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Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2: Premium at a better price (and better battery life?)

This story is part of CES, where CNET covers the latest news on the most incredible tech coming soon. The Samsung Galaxy Chromebook is a beautiful 13.3-inch Chrome OS two-in-one with a gorgeous 4K-resolution AMOLED display and a strong Intel Core i5 processor. It’s also $1,000 and has a relatively short battery life compared to some of its less costly competition. …

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Samsung’s busy 2021 starts with CES and Galaxy S21 launch

An expanded foldables lineup. More 5G phones. Smarter gadgets. Computers, TVs, home appliances and a host of other devices. Maybe even lower prices. After a crazy 2020, this new year could be one of Samsung’s busiest yet.  To take advantage of the opportunity 2021 brings, the South Korean company needs to be bolder to regain its status as an innovation …

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Samsung’s Q4 profit falls short of expectations as it gears up for early Galaxy S21 launch

Apple’s iPhone 12 lineup likely caused a dismal holiday for Samsung. The South Korean electronics giant on Thursday said its fourth-quarter results aren’t as strong as some Wall Street analysts expected.  Samsung on Thursday said it expects to report a fourth-quarter operating profit of 9 trillion Korean won ($8.2 billion), up from 7.16 trillion Korean won ($6.5 billion) a year …

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