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Samsung’s Galaxy Note line is reportedly officially dead

Pour one out for Samsung’s Galaxy Note line.

While it was widely believed that the Galaxy Note line’s days were already numbered, ET News is reporting that Samsung has no plans to release a new Note device in 2022. With this in mind, Samsung’s 2022 smartphone roadmap likely only includes the Galaxy S22 series and its next-generation foldable.

Further, production of the Galaxy Note 20 series is reportedly winding down now. According to ET News, the Note 20 has continued to sell reasonably well and sold roughly 3.2 million devices worldwide in 2021.

Backing up previous rumours, the Galaxy S22 Ultra is expected to offer features Note users will find familiar, including S Pen support and a built-in storage slot for the stylus. It’s worth noting that Samsung’s Galaxy Fold 3 also supports the S Pen, though, like the Galaxy S21 Ultra, it doesn’t feature a way to store the stylus easily.

For more on the Galaxy S22 Ultra, check out these leaked live images of the smartphone that show off its lack of a sizable camera bump. If you’re looking for more information about the Note 20, check out my review of the smartphone from last year.

Source: ET News Via: 9to5Google

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Best Buy drops $560 off Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+

Samsung’s top-of-the-line tablet, the Galaxy Tab S7+, is on sale at Best Buy for the rock bottom price of $589 CAD.

It’s important to note that this tablet is part of an open box sale, so it might have been a device that was bought and returned in the past.

If you want to hear my take on the tablet, you can read my full review here. I’ll also mention that while the tablet wasn’t for me, there are some people in the comments that seemed to really like it.

You can buy the tablet from Best Buy here.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra camera app brings ‘Pro Mode’ support to more lenses

If you’re one of the few people out there who prefers to use a ‘Pro Mode’ with your smartphone camera and you’re a Galaxy S21 Ultra owner, this update is for you.

A new update to the S21 Ultra’s several shooters now allows Pro mode across both its telephoto cameras, including the 10-megapixel 10x telephoto and 3x telephoto shooter, instead of just its main 108-megapixel and 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor. So far, the ‘Expert Raw‘ app is only available in the South Korean Galaxy Store, but according to leaker FrontTron, if you install it via an APK, the app will work in any region.

Samsung will likely release the app in Canada and the U.S. in the near future. It’s also worth noting that the tech giant could release a version of the app for the S21 and S21+ soon.

As its name suggests, Pro Mode gives options for advanced camera features, allowing you to control settings typically associated with a DSLR like ISO, shutter speed and RAW file types. It’s worth noting that if you plan to edit RAW photos, make sure to use an app like Photoshop or Lightroom and not Google’s Photo app since it removes HDR and other editing options.

For more on the S21 Ultra, check out my review of the smartphone from earlier this year.

Source: @FrontTron Via: The Verge 

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Samsung bumps One UI 4.0 update to December 6 for Canadians

If you’ve been patiently waiting for Samsung’s One UI 4.0 update to roll out to your Samsung phone, looks like you’ll need to wait longer.

With the November 23rd release date come and gone now, Samsung Canada’s blog post points to December 6th, 2021 as the new release date for One UI 4.0 The update will start rolling out to Canadian Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra devices on that day (assuming there are no more delays).

“We are committed to giving everyone access to the best mobile experiences possible, as soon as possible,” said Janghyun Yoon, executive vice president and head of the software platform team at Samsung’s mobile communications business. However, the company didn’t give a reason for the delayed One UI 4.0 launch in Canada.

The One UI 4.0 update will bring new theming options, a refreshed keyboard, new privacy settings, new emoji, GIFs, stickers and more. Plus, there will be new home screen icons, menus, buttons and backgrounds. Moreover, One UI 4.0 runs on top of Android 12.

Previously, Samsung released One UI 4.0 on November 15th, but update schedules published by Telus and Rogers indicated the update wouldn’t arrive until November 23rd in Canada.

Source: Samsung

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Here are the best Black Friday deals in Canada so far

Several retailers in Canada have already launched their (early) Black Friday deals.

Below is a round-up of some of the most notable offers and promotions, with more on the way as we approach Black Friday:

Best Buy

Best Buy’s Black Friday deals discount everything from TVs, laptops and headphones to wearables, video games and smart home tech. Check out some of its most notable deals below:

Find all Best Buy Black Friday deals here.

Amazon

Although Amazon Canada states in a press release that its deals will be offered in a two-day bonanza, likely on the 25th and 26th, there are plenty of notable deals to consider scoring now, especially if you’re concerned about shipping delays this holiday season. Check them out below:

Find all Amazon Black Friday deals here.

Apple

Instead of discounting its products, Apple includes free gift cards with specific device purchases. Check out the deals below:

Find all Apple Black Friday deals here.

Samsung

Google and Samsung have teamed up for a new holiday deal.

When you purchase a Galaxy smartwatch, phone or tablet you also get free Google Play Credit, as outlined below:

To get the promotion you have to purchase one of those above devices between November 19th and December 9th. You then have to register your new device to your Samsung Account and opt-in for the offer by December 20th.

You will receive a code by email once these steps are complete and verified. Once all of that is complete, you have until August 31st, 2022, to add it to your Google account in the Google Play store.

Google

Google’s online store ‘Black Friday’ deals and promotions are live now, with great discounts on several of the company’s smart home gadgets and Pixelbooks.

Find all Black Friday deals from Google below:

Find all Google Black Friday deals here.

Walmart

Walmart’s Black Friday deals dropped on November 17th and are expected to run till November 24th, after which, the retailer will launch a new batch of promotions. Check out currently-active deals at Walmart below:

Find all active Walmart Black Friday deals here.

PlayStation

Sony went live with its ‘Black Friday’ PlayStation sale on November 19th, with several deals on titles, bundles and add-ons.

Check out some of the most notable deals below:

Find all PlayStation Black Friday deals here.

The Source

The Source’s Black Friday deals dropped on November 18th and are expected to run till November 24th, after which a new batch of Black Friday deals will roll out. Check the current deals below:

Find all Source Black Friday deals here.

Dyson

Dyson Canada released an early sneak peek of its Black Friday sale on November 18th. It’s worth noting that the sale pricing isn’t live yet. You can find the discounted deals online and in Dyson Demo stores starting November 25th.

Newegg

Newegg has PC components, pre-built PCs, laptops, peripherals and a lot more on sale, with more items to be discounted later this week. Check out some active notable deals below:

Find Newegg’s Black Friday deals here.

Ubisoft

Ubisoft launched its Black Friday sales on the Ubisoft Store, discounting games by up to 80 percent. Plus, the company’s offering an additional 20 percent off your cart with the BF20 promo code. Check out some of its current deals below:

Find all Ubisoft Black Friday deals here.

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Samsung Display offers glimpse at future of unique screen technology

Samsung Display has published a new site dedicated to outlining its OLED technology.

The platform showcases future developments and will be home to new announcements related to folding, sliding and rollable OLED displays, says Samsung.

On the folding section of the website, different foldable display options are shown off, including ‘Flex Note,’ ‘Flex Square’ (like the Z Fold 3), ‘Slideable Flex’ and ‘Rollable Flex.’

Samsung has previously patented designs for slideable phones like the ‘Galaxy Z Slide’ and ‘S foldable slideable screen’ and more. With the launch of this website, it looks like the South Korean tech giant will be working on more unique display designs in the near future.

I’m personally looking forward to the company’s ‘slideable’ handset options. You can check out the site, here. 

Image credit: Samsung

Source: Samsung Display, GSMArena

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Get up to $200 in Google credits with purchase of Samsung devices

Google and Samsung have teamed up for a new holiday deal.

When you purchase a Galaxy smartwatch, phone or tablet you might also be able to grab a Google Play Credit.

To get the promotion you have to purchase one of those above devices between November 19th and December 9th. You then have to register your new device to your Samsung Account and opt-in for the offer by December 20th.

You will receive a code by email once these steps are complete and verified. Once all of that is complete, you have until Aug. 31, 2022, to add it to your Google account in the Google Play store.

These deals are available until December 9th.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE hands-on image gives a full look at the phone

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 FE has appeared yet again.

This latest leak showcases hands-on images of the still unannounced and unreleased phone. Overall, the handset looks about how I expected, including its ‘Infinity-O’ display cutout on the front and a camera housing on the back that matches Samsung’s other Galaxy S21 devices.

It’s worth noting that the Galaxy S21 FE also sports a flat screen.

In the images, you can see the SIM card tray, USB-C port and the lack of a 3.55mm headphone jack.

The model we’re looking at sports a dark grey finish, but the phone is also rumoured to launch in gray, light green, light violet and white.

Other rumours indicate the phone will sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, a 6.4-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED display, an in-display fingerprint scanner, a 64-megapixel primary shooter and an ultrawide lens and a depth sensor.

It’s unclear if or when Samsung will launch its often-rumoured Galaxy S21 FE smartphone.

Image credit: SamMobile

Source: SamMobile

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Samsung Galaxy S22 series will reportedly only feature Qualcomm chips

Samsung is reportedly taking a different approach with the processor featured in its upcoming Galaxy S22 series smartphones.

According to LetsGoDigital — which says it was tipped off by ‘Super Roader,’ a former Samsung employee — the company recently decided to forgo the use of its Exynos 2200 chip in its upcoming Galaxy S22 series.

This news means that all Samsung S22 models will be equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor even in Europe and Asia. Previous reports indicated that Samsung planned to bring the Qualcomm chip variant to Africa and parts of Asia, but it looks like the South Korean company has decided to take a different route.

Samsung’s Galaxy S22 series will reportedly be very similar to last year’s handsets. Rumours indicate the S22 will sport a 6.1-inch display, with the S22+ model featuring a 6.6-inch AMOLED screen.

The top-end S22 Ultra model is rumoured to feature an S Pen compartment, alongside a 6.8-inch rounded display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a brighter display.

All three smartphones are also tipped to feature the cameras that are nearly identical to the S21 line’s shooters. Samsung’s S22 series is rumoured to launch in either February or January of next year.

Source: LetsGoDigital 

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Samsung’s Early Black Friday Sale discounts TVs, phones, laptops, earbuds and more

Samsung’s ‘Early Black Friday Sale’ is on now, offering free Galaxy Buds Pros with purchase, $100 credits depending on what you buy and more.

Here are the deals below:

Samsung has a ton more Early Black Friday deals available until November 26th. It’s worth noting that on Black Friday Samsung will probably offer even more promotions.