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Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G will start at $1,300

2019-08-07T16:00:00-04:00

Just as it did with the Galaxy S10, Samsung is making a 5G version of the Galaxy Note 10. And just like the Galaxy S10 5G, the Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G will start off as a Verizon exclusive in the United States. (It'll be available internationally, as well.) A 256GB model will cost $1,299.99 (or $54.16 per month over 24 months) and the 512GB Note 10 Plus 5G will run $1,399.99 ($58.33 / month). As with the standard Note 10 and Note 10 Plus, the 5G-compatible version will be available starting August 23rd and goes up for preorder starting at 12:01AM ET on August 8th.

The Note 10 Plus 5G will come in the same three colors as the other Note 10s: …

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Here’s where you can buy the Samsung Galaxy S10

2019-03-08T09:56:41-05:00

Samsung's Galaxy S10 lineup is now available, and you can now place an order for one online or at your local retailer. If you want to read what we think of them before buying, we have a full review of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus, and a first look with the new S10E. What's the S10E, you ask? Like Apple did with its more affordable iPhone XR, Samsung is trying to tempt those who might be reluctant to upgrade to do so with a cheaper Galaxy S10 phone.

If you preordered the S10 or S10 Plus, you'll have until April 4th to redeem a $130 gift card. You can do so through the Shop Samsung app, and once you receive the e-gift card, you can use it towa …

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The Samsung Galaxy S10 has a cryptocurrency wallet built in

2019-02-25T14:54:16-05:00

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Samsung is one of the first major smartphone makers to include a cryptocurrency wallet in its latest flagship Galaxy S10 phones. The wallet lets users store bitcoin, Ethereum, and a beauty-related cryptocurrency called Cosmo Coin. It's a cold storage wallet, meaning it's not connected to the internet.

The Galaxy S10 phones also support select decentralized apps ("Dapps"). Currently, Samsung's main Dapp that's available is called Cosmee, and it lets users earn Cosmo tokens in exchange for leaving beauty reviews in the app. Cosmochain, the South Korean blockchain startup behind Cosmee, describes its app to The Verge as a blockchain-powered be …

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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch is supposed to measure blood pressure — but how accurate will it be?

2019-02-25T13:05:58-05:00

Samsung says that its newest Galaxy Watch will be able to measure blood pressure, which could be a big deal for doctors and consumers alike - but it's still unclear how useful the feature will actually be.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is linked to increased risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and other conditions. Unfortunately, not only do many people have high blood pressure without knowing it, accurately measuring blood pressure is tricky because it changes so much at different times of day and in response to different emotional and physical events. "If more people wearing watches are more aware of their blood pressur …

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Samsung’s Galaxy Fold is an early adopter’s dream gadget

2019-02-22T14:16:45-05:00

Yesterday, responsible tech journalists across the web did an important job: they warned readers that it might be a little bit premature to spend $1,980 on a completely unproven, entirely new category of phone-computer.

That's justified. Nobody gets it right on the first try. And there are already keen hints, if you know where to look, that Samsung's Galaxy Fold may not have gotten it right.

But can we step back for a moment and appreciate that in a couple of months, you could own the kind of phone that could only have previously existed in a science fiction film?

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Holy shit, indeed.

Yes, the Galaxy Fold looks like a crazy proto …

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Samsung is keeping the Gear VR in stasis, and that might be fine

2019-02-22T10:57:59-05:00

Samsung's Gear VR is one of the most popular virtual reality headsets, but recently, its future has seemed uncertain. Samsung didn't mention the mobile headset during this week's Unpacked event, and it hasn't significantly updated the hardware since 2017. Despite this, the company said that all four of its new Galaxy S10 phone models will work with the Gear VR, using an adapter that ships with the headset.

The Gear VR doesn't seem to be facing imminent extinction. In fact, it seems to be in near-stasis, which is frustrating if you'd like to see Samsung fix its many problems, but it might make the most practical sense.

Samsung can upgrade th …

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Samsung Galaxy S8 vs. S9 vs. S10: should you upgrade?

2019-02-21T12:57:55-05:00

Samsung has introduced its new lineup of Galaxy S10 phones with all the razzle-dazzle that can be expected from a major manufacturer. If you're already the owner of a Galaxy S8, S8 Plus, S9, or S9 Plus, it's time to sit down, take a breath, and think hard - is it time to trade in your old phone for a new one?

When you're considering upgrading, there are always a variety of factors to look at. Are the design and display of the new phone demonstrably better than your current model? Will your photos look better? How is your battery life now compared to what you'll get? Are there new features that you really don't want to do without?

For this …

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How to choose between the Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, and S10E

2019-02-21T11:17:54-05:00

Samsung has made a tradition of releasing two flagship Galaxy S smartphones simultaneously each year, but in 2019, we're getting three: the Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, and S10E. (If you count the S10 5G that's coming out in a few months, it's actually four.)

How are consumers supposed to make sense of the new lineup and find the option best for them? The most important thing to know is that these phones are all very similar when it comes to the fundamentals. Buying the $750 Galaxy S10E doesn't mean you're sacrificing any of the crucial improvements and hardware upgrades. But there are perks to going all out and dropping $1,000 on the S10 Plus.

Wh …

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Wi-Fi 6: is it really that much faster?

2019-02-21T09:45:15-05:00

Wi-Fi is about to get faster. That's great news: faster internet is constantly in demand, especially as we consume more bandwidth-demanding apps, games, and videos with our laptops and phones.

But the next generation of Wi-Fi, known as Wi-Fi 6, isn't just a simple speed boost. Its impact will be more nuanced, and we're likely to see its benefits more and more over time.

This is less of a one-time speed increase and more of a future-facing upgrade designed to make sure our speeds don't grind to a halt a few years down the road.

Wi-Fi 6 is just starting to arrive this year, and there's a good chance it'll be inside your next phone or laptop …

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The Galaxy Fold makes no sense as a consumer device yet

2019-02-21T08:00:00-05:00

The foldable Galaxy Fold phone-tablet hybrid is Samsung's Google Glass: an exciting technical showcase that is hitting the market far too soon and risks souring everyone on the entire nascent category.

Pardon me for being such a strident skeptic, but I've seen this pattern too many times before. It happened with the first iteration of 3D cameras on phones (RIP HTC EVO 3D), it happened with modular phones (RIP Project Ara), and it happened with Android Wear smartwatches (which are trudging on as unloved, purposeless zombies). The failed hype cycle has a common basic structure: take an application of technology that has universal, self-explan …

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