After a lengthy process of waiting for One UI 6 to become available for every user on the Galaxy S22, Samsung is finally releasing the stable version of its latest OS to each device in that generational lineup.
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Samsung first launched Android 14 for the Galaxy S23 series in late October, but the update is finally expanding more widely as users in the US can easily get it, and it’s also now live in Korea.
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As Samsung gets closer to finalizing One UI 6 with Android 14 for a full release, the company is still rolling out beta versions to certain devices. The Galaxy S22 is the latest phone to be granted access to the One UI 6 beta.
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Samsung is preparing a new sales event that, among other discounts, will once again offer some boosted trade-in credits and even gift cards for anyone looking to buy a Galaxy S23 series device.
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If you’re due for a new smartphone and looking for a discount, Samsung is about to start selling its Galaxy S22 series at a discount with refurbished devices through its “re-newed” program.
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Last year Samsung launched a new program that made it far easier to fix your phone or tablet yourself, and that’s now expanding with repair parts made available for the Galaxy S22 series and more.
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As the holidays approach, Samsung is offering up some last-minute discounts and free storage upgrades if you’re looking to pick up a Galaxy S22, Galaxy Z Fold 4, or Galaxy Z Flip 4. Here’s the breakdown.
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Samsung launched its Android 13 update earlier this month on the Galaxy S22 series, and now the update is headed to users in the US.
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A lot of Android devices now rely heavily on software to make cameras capable of much more than normally possible. Today, Samsung announced a new set of camera updates to the Expert RAW and Camera Assistant app on the Galaxy S22 that makes things like astrophotography and expansive camera settings possible.
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Samsung has been rolling out Android 13 in beta to some devices over the past month, but it seems the company has plans to launch the update for all users by the end of the year on these select devices.
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Apple is set to announce the iPhone 14 lineup next week, and Samsung is already taking shots at the device with a new ad that touts the innovation on Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy S22 Ultra “isn’t coming soon to an iPhone near you.”
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The smartphone market as a whole continues to hit a plateau, and in Q2 2022, the North American market saw a dip of around 6%. Despite that, Google’s Pixel lineup continued growth in North America during Q2, while Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra was the most popular Android smartphone in the region.
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Issues with Android Auto are unfortunately relatively common, and for the better part of a year the platform has been fighting back on a problem with the Galaxy S22. Now, Google says it should be fixed.
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Samsung launched an early start to its One UI 5.0 beta program earlier today in Germany, but that won’t be the only country where the beta is available. Here’s the full list.
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Samsung generally has generous trade-in credits available with a new smartphone, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra was no exception to that rule. However, one user who took full advantage of that credit with over 100 smartphones is still owed tens of thousands of dollars, and Samsung isn’t paying out entirely.
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Samsung’s “Fan Edition” started with a bang in 2020, but just a year later, the sequel felt like an unnecessary device. Now, after a handful of rumors hinting at its death, a new report seems to seal the Galaxy S22 FE’s fate.
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The Galaxy S22 series has been on the market for almost six months at this point, but it remains one of the best Android phones around. Now, it seems the Galaxy S22 is set to launch in a new “Bora Purple” color variant.
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Samsung has been in a bit of a smartphone slump over the past few years, but it seems the company is on track for a big improvement this year. According to a projection, Samsung is on track to hit around 11 million Galaxy S22 Ultra sales this year, making it the most popular Galaxy Note device in at least five years.
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Samsung has never been shy when it comes to whimsical collaborations with other brands, and this week the company is revealing a new partnership. Samsung and Starbucks have teamed up to make cases for Galaxy devices, including an adorable coffee much case for the Galaxy Buds 2.
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Google has yet to finalize Android 13, but it seems more updates are coming up quick. Some new evidence points to the Android 13 beta coming soon for the Samsung Galaxy S22 series.
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We’ve all broken a screen at some point or another, and it’s not a particularly cheap fix. For a limited time, though, Samsung will repair a cracked screen on a Galaxy smartphone for just $50.
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The best camera in any situation is the one you have with you, and most of the time, that’s the camera on your smartphone. That’s why, over the past few years, mobile photography has become a crucial part of flagship smartphones, and the results are often incredible. But who has the best smartphone camera on Android? In “Shot for Shot,” we’ll let your eyes be the judge.
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One key point of Samsung’s Galaxy S22 series is its ability to charge at a whopping 45W, far faster than most mainstream flagship phones today. However, an analysis of charging speeds on the Galaxy S22 series suggests that 45W input doesn’t actually provide a benefit compared to less powerful adapters.
Update 3/10: This article has been updated to include a new test with differing methodology. Scroll down for more.
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This year, Samsung released the Galaxy S22 series, which consists of the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra – all fantastic devices in their own respects. Unfortunately, chip shortages are still a thing, and it doesn’t help that the S22 series is in seriously high demand. This guide will help you find the device you want and figure out where it’s in stock.
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