It was inevitable that Samsung was going to make the switch from “Plus” to “Pro.” Even if there was a “Live” in between. The company has filed the necessary regulatory paperwork with the FCC for its next set of true wireless earbuds. It was already rumored that these would be called the Galaxy Buds Pro, and now it’s right there in documentation directly from Samsung itself.
The FCC filing comes with the usual confidentiality protocols in place, so it doesn’t reveal too much more about the Buds Pro. But an image of the regulatory label offers a preview of the charging case’s shape. It seems the Buds Pro will be housed in a case that more closely resembles the case from the Galaxy Buds Live than the Galaxy Buds Plus.
Samsung’s FCC filing clearly describes these as the “Buds Pro.”Image: FCC
The Galaxy Buds Pro are expected to include active noise cancellation — and presumably, it’ll be a much more effective version than what’s found in the open-ear Galaxy Buds Live. According to SamMobile, the overall design will be similar to the Galaxy Buds Plus, and Samsung’s new “Pro” earbuds are likely to launch alongside the Galaxy S21 in 2021.
If you don’t feel like waiting, both the Galaxy Buds Plus and Galaxy Buds Live (along with many other wireless earbuds) have been heavily discounted during Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions. You can keep up with the deals here.
The Galaxy Buds Plus are a successor to the Galaxy Buds. The biggest change from this model is that the battery life is nearly doubled compared to the Galaxy Buds.
Samsung may have announced the Galaxy S20 and S20+ near the start of the year, but they’re still among the best Android phones you can buy at the moment. We gave the phones scores of 87 and 85, praising them for their vibrant and fluid 120Hz QHD displays, long-lasting batteries and versatile cameras. With their high-end Snapdragon 865 processors and ample 8GB of RAM, both handsets won’t leave you wanting for a faster phone either. The only issue we had with them was their inconsistent autofocus, but Samsung has since addressed that problem with a software update.
If you prefer the size of the smaller S20, don’t feel like you’re missing out if you don’t go for the more expensive S20+. The former does make some tradeoffs, but they’re mostly minor ones. The S20+ technically has the better rear camera system with the extra inclusion of a time-of-flight sensor. In theory, the component is supposed to help the S20+ render a more realistic background blur when taking a photo in portrait mode. But in practice we didn’t see a noticeable difference between the portrait mode shots we took with the two phones. The S20 also comes with a smaller 4,000mAh battery and doesn’t have the necessary antennas to take advantage of mmWave connectivity. Again, you’re not missing much since mmWave spots are few and far between at the moment. Either way, if you end up picking up the S20 or S20+, you’ll have a capable smartphone for years to come.
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Welcome to Samsung's Cyber Monday blowout! (Photo: Samsung)
As if you needed another reason to love Samsung, the retailer just dropped its Cyber Monday blowout, a collection of unbeatable deals on cutting-edge technology, and the gettin’ is good. Great, actually. Buy any new smartphone today and unlock $30 or more instant credit on eligible accessories—an offer too good to pass up.
Samsung tablets, watches, and TVs are also available at generous discounts, on this fine Cyber Monday—so it’s a great time to shop for your best-behaved friends and family. But hurry—these are limited-time deals. Scroll to feast your eyes on the savings.
Strut your stuff with the stunning new Samsung Galaxy S20 5G—and save big. (Photo: Samsung)
The new Samsung Galaxy S20 smartphone looks as good as it performs—it’s undeniably sleek, in pink, blue, and gray, with a 6.2-inch screen and zippy 5G download speeds. Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 or Exynos 990 chipset, and with up to 12GB of RAM (with the 5G model), it’s a multi-tasking wonder—both for gaming and everyday use.
The camera array is impressive too: The ultra-wide angle lens offers a Super Steady video feature, and the telephoto features a 3X optical zoom with a stellar 64MP resolution. The main camera sensor checks in at 12MP, and performs admirably in low light. Night mode works great after sunset and videos are captured in 8K resolution at a huge 24FPS. Single Take mode snaps a series of photos as well as 10 seconds of video footage.
The screen is perhaps the coup de grâce—especially when you double the refresh rate to 120Hz, twice the usual. The 6.2-inch OLED display produces bright and colorful images with superb accuracy. And the 4,000 mAh battery is more than up to the task, giving you juice for up to 12 hours per charge.
A 25-watt charging adapter will get you to 40 percent capacity in about 30 minutes. And you’ll love Google Duo video calling, which makes connection a breeze for up to eight people in full HD. Don’t forget to brush your hair and teeth!
Save on the Samsung Galaxy Watch3. (Photo: Samsung)
As long as you’re saving money on the smartphone, it’s an opportune moment to add the Galaxy Watch3 to your arsenal of tech goodies, especially now that’s it’s massively on sale. Meant to aid and abet your quest for healthful living, the Watch 3—starting at just $140 (down from $400) will track your sleep, monitor your stress levels, and even re-center you with breathing guides.
Bixby voice functionality helps read texts and make calls, and Samsung Pay enables cashless transactions, a timely feature indeed. Plus, it’s one of the coolest, slimmest watches around.
Simply stunning: The Samsung Q60T QLED 4K Ultra HD Smart TV is sure to turn heads. (Photo: Samsung)
And for those who prefer to chill on the couch watching sports rather than burning calories, what better companion than Samsung’s Q60T QLED 4K UHD HDR Smart TV? On sale in multiple sizes—the 43-incher is $100 off; the massive 85-inch model is a whopping $700 off—you’ll enjoy the benefits of Quantum Dot Technology—delivering over a billion shades of sharply saturated color. Voice-assisted commands will control not just the TV but other connected devices in your home too.
Call on Alexa, Bixby or Google to dim the lights, run the robot vac, you name it. And the Universal Guide presents a world of curated viewing options, from broadcast and streaming channels to music services like Spotify.
At just $430 for the perfectly sized 43-inch model, this is easily one of the best bargains of the holiday season.
Shop it: Samsung Q60T QLED 4K Ultra HD Smart TV, starting at $430 (was $530), samsung.com
Samsung is offering Cyber Monday discounts on a bewildering array of must-have tech—tablets and appliances and home theater accessories—but don’t delay! Visit Samsung’s Cyber Monday blowout now!
While iPhone 12 may currently rule the roost and all the talk is of folding phones – both existing ones, which nobody is really buying, but there is a buzz – and potential 2021 foldable phone designs. However, there is another way. Like a further development of its old Galaxy Edge line, Samsung is said to be lining up a Samsung Galaxy phone with a completely surround display. It might even turn out to be the Samsung Galaxy S21.
Devices with this kind of surround display boast a screen that wraps around the chassis, essentially transforming its exterior into a single panel, and Samsung's design is the most advanced we've seen yet. Xiaomi's stunning Mi Mix Alpha attempted to pull off a similar feat, but the display is interrupted by a sliver of housing on one side. In Samsung’s case, the screen is meant to flow all the way around the edges.
LetsGoDigital spotted the patent – published at the end of October – which offers 70 pages of details for Samsung's impressive design.
Samsung’s design is seamless, thanks to transparent housing, which harks back to a patent the company filed in January for a a completely transparent smartphone. There's no visible frame, and no camera notch – the handset utilises the under-display camera that Samsung has been working on and is rumored to debut in the Galaxy Z Fold 3.
It won’t have a flash, but will allow for video calls, and other such functions. Additionally, this camera will constantly detect its surroundings in order to establish which parts of the surround display to activate at any given time. For instance, if you place the phone face-down on the table, the camera will know to activate the rear surface.
This tech applies to the 'front-facing' camera but Samsung has adopted a novel solution for the camera on the reverse. The patent described a sliding form factor that reveals a secondary camera array.
Samsung is also challenging competitors like Oppo and LG, who are developing rollable smartphones – like the Oppo x 2021 – with a rollable handset of its own with the Galaxy Scroll.
In the meantime, you can grab a great deal on the more conventional Galaxy S20 or take a look at our Cyber Monday deals.
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Amazon releasing discounts on Samsung handsets in the Cyber Monday deals is likely to surprise roughly nobody. But with hundreds of dollars on the table to be saved on some of the finest phones on the planet, it's certainly worth us shouting about.
The highlight are the two handsets that top our best smartphones guide - the Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus. The former has been cut by $250 down to $749, while the Plus version of the handset has had a massive $300 removed from the price and can now be yours for $899.
Outside that you can also choose to expand the screen size by going for the 2019 Note 10 Plus ($400 off the RRP) or downgrading to the budget-friendly Samsung Galaxy A51 (now $284). The choice is yours - and we have more on each deal below.
And to shop all of the retailer's best deals, check out our guide to all the best Amazon Cyber Monday deals. There are big savings to be made on AirPods, Echo devices, Fire TV and, as you can probably imagine, a whole lot more.
Not in the US? Check out Samsung Galaxy phone deals - at Amazon and beyond - in your region below.
Lowest price on the S20
Samsung Galaxy S20 128GB:$999$749 on Amazon Save $250 The price just fell... again! Pick up a Samsung Galaxy S20 phone and save $250 with this Cyber Monday Amazon deal. The Samsung S20 is one of the best phones we've reviewed all year, with a fantastic triple rear camera, top specs, a 4,000mAh battery, and a gorgeous 6.2-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate.View Deal
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 128GB:$1,199$899.99 at Amazon
Save $300 Bag one of this year's hottest flagships for $300 off the list price with this huge discount. You won't be disappointed either, the Galaxy S20 Plus is one of our most highly recommended phones and contains myriad powerful components, excellent cameras, and of course, that amazing 6.7-inch AMOLED screen. View Deal
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 512GB:$1,199$799.99 at Amazon
Save $400 This may be a 2019 release, but the massive discount off the RRP matches the huge screen of the Note 10+. The 6.8-inch Quad HD+ with included stylus could be perfect for designer-types and obsessed note scribblers. And the five (yes five) cameras could be a photographer's best friend. View Deal
Samsung Galaxy A51 128GB:$399.99$284.99 at Amazon
Save $125 Desperate to bag a Cyber Monday Samsung phone deal but the above options still a bit too pricey - enter the Galaxy 51. Less than a year old, it still has a 6.5-inch OLED display, fingerprint scanner and the all-important (to many) headphone jack. Oh yeah...and it now costs less than $300! View Deal
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