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  • Galaxy S21 series will have ‘native' Google Messages, but it's complicated

    3 days ago - By MobileSyrup

    During its Unpacked event on January 14th, Samsung took time to highlight a new partnership with Google that will seem some of the search giant's software tech gain prominence on Samsung's newest phones.
    Samsung briefly brought in Hiroshi Lockheimer, Google's senior vice president of Android, Chrome, Chrome OS and Play, to talk about the partnership.
    First, Lockheimer chatted about a deeper integration of Google Duo and Message on Samsung's S21 lineup. It sounds like Messages will be “native” on the S21 series, but it won't be the default. Along with including Google Messages on the S21...
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  • Galaxy S21 price: Samsung's next phone will cost $200 less than the S20 - CNET

    Galaxy S21 price: Samsung's next phone will cost $200 less than the S20 - CNET

    3 days ago - By CNET

    Samsung's 2021 flagship phone is even more affordable than last year's, after a disappointing sales drop in 2020.
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  • Galaxy S21 vs. S20 specs compared: What Samsung changed in its new phones - CNET

    3 days ago - By CNET

    Hint: The biggest change isn't found in the Galaxy S21's hardware or software.
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  • The S Pen has finally come to the Galaxy S21 - here's how it works

    The S Pen has finally come to the Galaxy S21 - here's how it works

    3 days ago - By Android Central

    So long, Note 👋.
    The Samsung Galaxy S21 series has landed, ushering in the next generation of Samsung flagships. There's a lot to talk about with these new phones, but above all else, one of the most exciting talking points is something we never thought we'd see on a Galaxy S - the S Pen.
    That's right. After years of being exclusive to Galaxy Note devices, Samsung has finally brought the S Pen to the Galaxy S21. The implementation is mostly what we've come to expect, but there are a few key differences you'll want to keep in mind. Let's break it all down.
    Compatibility
    The addition of the...
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  • Samsung promises new phones will deliver more for less money

    3 days ago - By Phys.org

    Samsung's next crop of smartphones will boast bigger screens, better cameras, and longer-lasting batteries at lower prices than last year's lineup that came out just before the pandemic toppled the economy.
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  • Samsung's new Galaxy S21 lineup chooses refinement over reinvention

    Samsung's new Galaxy S21 lineup chooses refinement over reinvention

    3 days ago - By PC World

    Last year's Galaxy S20 lineup was such a massive change that Samsung introduced a new naming scheme to hammer home how consequential the upgrade was. This year, the Galaxy S21 series refines that vision at much lower prices. Samsung has launched three Galaxy S21 models in very similar sizes. The S21 and S21+ have 6.2-inch and 6.7-inch screens like their S20 predecessors , while the S21 Ultra is slightly smaller, 6.8 inches versus the S20 Ultra 's 6.9-inch screen. The top and bottom bezels are a bit slimmer as well to create a near-all-screen look, but all three models are essentially the...
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  • Here's Why Samsung Removed The Charger From The Galaxy S21 Box

    Here's Why Samsung Removed The Charger From The Galaxy S21 Box

    3 days ago - By Android Headlines

    As you most definitely already know, Samsung has decided to remove the charger from the box. Starting with the Galaxy S21 series. Following the lead of Apple, with the iPhone 12 series last year. Meaning that the only things that are included in the box are the phone, the USB-C to USB-C cable and the SIM ejector tool.
    But, why did Samsung make the decision to remove the wall charger from the Galaxy S21 box? Samsung's EVP and Head of Customer Experience, Patrick Chomet stated that "we discovered that more and more Galaxy users are reusing accessories they already have and making sustainable...
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  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra official: More camera, better display, S Pen support

    Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra official: More camera, better display, S Pen support

    3 days ago - By Pocket-lint

    Samsung has pulled the covers off its flagship model for 2021, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. Launched alongside the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+, it ushers in a range of new enhancements over the 2020 version. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra showcases Samsung's new design. It's not a huge shift overall and the major change was widely leaked so will come as no surprise - the frame expanding to spread over the camera on the rear. Rather than the camera being an island on the back, it's now better integrated into the edges of the device. That back is Gorilla Glass Victus, the toughest Gorilla...
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  • Here's how Samsung's S Pen works with the new Galaxy S21 Ultra

    Here's how Samsung's S Pen works with the new Galaxy S21 Ultra

    3 days ago - By The Verge

    Photo by Chaim Gartenberg / The Verge
    Samsung's new Galaxy S21 Ultra supports the company's S Pen stylus. Support for the accessory has been a staple of Samsung's Galaxy Note smartphones for years, but this is the first time it's been supported in the company's Galaxy S-series. The stylus will be available as an optional $39.99 accessory, and Samsung says the S21 Ultra will also work with S Pens from other Galaxy Note or Galaxy Tab devices.
    As for what you can use the stylus to do on the S21 Ultra, Samsung has outlined a range of familiar use cases. These include drawing, note-taking...
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  • Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra first look: polished design

    Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra first look: polished design

    3 days ago - By The Verge

    Starting at $799 and available on January 29th
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  • Here's how Samsung's Galaxy S21 compares to the iPhone 12

    Here's how Samsung's Galaxy S21 compares to the iPhone 12

    3 days ago - By The Verge

    Samsung's Galaxy S-series 2021 updates are here, and they're debuting a little earlier in the year than usual. Interestingly, the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra represent slightly diverging strategies for the devices. The S21 includes some cost-saving measures, like a polycarbonate back, to bring it closer to midrange. Meanwhile, Samsung has pulled out any remaining stops with its top-end S21 Ultra, loading it with five cameras and adding S Pen support.
    To be sure, there are still plenty of flagship-level features on the 6.2-inch S21. Like the Plus and Ultra, it uses a top-of-the-line...
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  • Here's how Samsung's Galaxy S21 compares to the Pixel 5, OnePlus 8T, and more

    Here's how Samsung's Galaxy S21 compares to the Pixel 5, OnePlus 8T, and more

    3 days ago - By The Verge

    Samsung got its S21 flagship phones out into the world a little sooner than usual this year, and the Galaxy S21 base model will appeal to a lot of folks with its balance of flagship specs and a price well under $1,000. In this refresh of the S-series lineup it's the best choice for value, but how does it square up against its fellow Android competitors?
    The OnePlus 8T, Google Pixel 5, and LG V60 are all highly capable challengers in their own right. Where the S21 aims to deliver a complete all-around package, some of its competitors have made tradeoffs for things like a bigger battery or a...
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  • Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra specs: Exciting upgrades everywhere

    Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra specs: Exciting upgrades everywhere

    3 days ago - By Android Central

    Samsung's 2021 flagship series has exciting upgrades in key areas.
    After months of leaks, the Galaxy S21 series is now official. Like last year, there are three models in the series - the Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra - with the biggest upgrades reserved for the Ultra variant. What is interesting this time is that the regular S21 starts off at $800, $200 less than what the Galaxy S20 launched at last year. That's the case for the rest of the models as well: the S21+ debuts at $1,000, and the S21 Ultra is $1,200, which means we're looking at a few new additions to the best Samsung phones...
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  • Samsung Galaxy S21 preview: A down-to-Earth upgrade with stellar cameras

    Samsung Galaxy S21 preview: A down-to-Earth upgrade with stellar cameras

    3 days ago - By Android Central

    Samsung's latest phones are simultaneously more powerful and more affordable.
    It's a new year, and that means a new refresh to Samsung's bread and butter, the Galaxy S series. The Galaxy S21 is finally official, as are its Plus and Ultra variants, and with them, a distinguishing new Contour Cut Camera design and a focus on lowering prices without lessening the flagship experience we've come to expect from the best Samsung phones .
    Of course, with prices ranging from $799.99 for the entry-level Galaxy S21 all the way up to $1,199.99 for the S21 Ultra (and extending even further with...
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  • There's no microSD card slot in any of this year's Galaxy S21 phones

    There's no microSD card slot in any of this year's Galaxy S21 phones

    3 days ago - By Android Central

    Best answer: No. This year, Samsung is ditching microSD support, which has been a feature for many years. Luckily, the phones have at least 128GB of storage and you can still use a variety of devices and services to expand that even further.
    Samsung's next flagship: Samsung Galaxy S21
    No microSD card for you!
    Rumors started to surface right after the new year that some models in the S21 series wouldn't have any microSD card support. Other rumors suggested that only the Galaxy S21 Ultra would have it. Ultimately, Samsung left it out of all three models.
    Samsung is starting off its base...
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  • Samsung Galaxy S21 series first look

    3 days ago - By Engadget

    Despite trying times, Samsung never let up with its high-profile smartphone launches last year - we got the Galaxy S20 series early on, followed by the Note 20 series over the summer, and then the fast-tracked S20 Fan Edition just after that. The ma...
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  • The Galaxy S21 and S21+ are Samsung's new, more affordable flagships

    3 days ago - By Engadget

    2020 was the year Samsung was forced to rethink its smartphone strategy. A pandemic-fueled global decline in sales and a frosty reception to its S20 lineup and the Galaxy Note 20, left Samsung looking up to another company for the first time in years...
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  • The Galaxy S21 Ultra packs two telephoto lenses and supports the S Pen

    3 days ago - By Engadget

    In the world's least surprising news today, Samsung has unveiled its latest flagship phones - the Galaxy S21 Ultra, S21+ and S21. Like last year, the Ultra model is the highest specced version and packs features like a 6.8-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen an...
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  • Samsung unveils the Galaxy S21 and S21+ at Unpacked 2021

    Samsung unveils the Galaxy S21 and S21+ at Unpacked 2021

    3 days ago - By MobileSyrup

    Samsung has revealed three new flagship smartphones: the Galaxy S21 and S21+ and S21 Ultra .
    Just as rumours indicated and similar to last year, the tech giant has also separated the three phones into two categories: its latest flagship and the ultra-premium smartphone experience.
    This specific story focuses on Samsung's ‘latest flagship experience,' which includes the Galaxy S21 and S21+.
    First and foremost, the Samsung Galaxy S21 is available in Canada in ‘Phantom Pink,' ‘Phantom Violet,' ‘Phantom White' and ‘Phantom Grey.' The 128GB variant of the handset costs $1,129.99, and the 256GB...
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  • Samsung Galaxy S21 series specs: what's new compared to last year?

    Samsung Galaxy S21 series specs: what's new compared to last year?

    3 days ago - By MobileSyrup

    At Samsung's Unpacked event on January 14th, the South Korean phone-maker unveiled its three newest flagships, the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra. While there's a lot to be excited about these new devices, it's also worth taking a moment to compare them to their predecessors, the Galaxy S20 , S20+ and S20 Ultra .
    There are a lot of things different this time around, and the most important is the price. The base Galaxy S21 is cheaper than last year's S20, the S21+ $179 cheaper than the S20+ and the S21 Ultra is $200 cheaper than the S20 Ultra. Considering many felt the S20...
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