According to the invite, we are going to be getting the Galaxy S22 series at this event. Which is pretty much a given at this point. We always get the new Galaxy S series around this time of year. Samsung is calling it “The Epic Standard”. And given the leaks we’ve seen of the Galaxy S22 series so far, it definitely seems like it’s going to be epic. It’ll be another virtual event It’ll be another virtual event...

Samsung rolled out Android 13 to a ton of devices thus far Samsung rolled out Android 13 to a ton of devices thus far The Android 13 update for the unlocked Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra in the US comes with firmware version G99*U1UEU5DVK3 (via). The rollout is already available for users on most carrier networks, including T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, Comcast, and Xfinity Mobile. The remaining few should also join the party soon....

Samsung patented a wraparound display smartphone Samsung patented a wraparound display smartphone Dutch publication LetsGoDigital has unearthed a Samsung design patent for a smartphone with a wraparound display. The screen covers the front, back, and sides of the phone. We have pretty thick bezels at the top and bottom to accommodate various sensors and cameras. But with the under-display camera (UDC) technology, those could be reduced as well. Speaking of cameras, this device could feature multiple cameras on one side and a single unit on the other....

Effectively serving as a follow-up to Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, Galaxy Buds 2 keeps its predecessor’s bean-like shape. Complete with a protrusion housing the speaker grille and wrapped in an earbud tip. But this year’s model doesn’t just repeat that design language either. It builds on it with a rounder, smoother aesthetic meant to be more comfortable than ever. That also includes the addition of an earbud fittest made available via the Galaxy Wearable app....

The results show that smartphone shipments jumped to 1.3 billion units in 2021, an increase of 3.4% compared to 2020. The industry reached this figure even with a 6.7% reduction in Q4 2021 sales. Samsung dominated the shipments throughout 2021, experiencing a 5.9% year-over-year (YoY) growth. Despite coming in at #6, manufacturer Realme witnessed the highest YoY growth of 48.6%, with Motorola registering 44.2% growth in shipments compared to 2020. Omdia notes (via GSM Arena) that LG’s departure from the mobile industry has benefited Motorola....