2021 Winners and Losers: Samsung

In a turbulent year filled with component shortages and delayed product launches, Samsung once again stood at the top of the smartphone world. Notable developments started with the Galaxy S21 series introduction in January, while the Galaxy Z Fold3, Z Flip3 and Tab S7 series arrived in August. We also saw plenty of new Galaxy A and M series phones throughout the year as well as two new Galaxy Buds earphones and the excellent Watch4 series that marked the Korean maker's return to the WearOS family. We spotted some wrong turns among the many successful moves so let's recap what Samsung did...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 50

We've got a third leader in as many weeks in our trending chart after Oppo's new Find N foldable took the number one spot. Yet, as the Motorola Edge X30 dropped to fifth, Redmi Note 11 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G retained their places on the podium. In fourth we have the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, while the Redmi Note 10 Pro retains its sixth position. A couple of Samsung phones follow with the Galaxy A12 ahead of the Galaxy S21 Ultra. The Poco X3 Pro has slid to ninth, while the iPhone 13 completes this week's top 10. That means we wave goodbye to the Motorola S30 and the...

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Week 50 in review: Oppo Find N official, Galaxy S22 live photo emerges

Welcome to another week's recap. The biggest story of the week was the arrival of the Oppo Find N. It has a much smaller footprint than the Galaxy Z Fold3. Outside, the Find N has a 5.49-inch 18:9 display - a standard aspect and an easier one to use, compared to the Fold3's 25:9 outer screen. On the inside, the Find N has a 7.1-inch 8.4:9 main screen, which is only slightly narrower than a square. The Oppo Find N sold out in China, and the maker is as of now not planning to make it available outside. We saw an alleged live image of the Galaxy S22, while the Ultra received FCC...

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Interview: Renowned filmmaker Philip Bloom on the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the state of smartphone videography

Sony's Xperia Pro-I just went on sale and at one of the press events accompanying the launch we ran into renowned filmmaker Philip Bloom. One of the big names in the industry, he has worked as a cameraman and cinematographer for Lucasfilm, CNN, Sky News, and the BBC, among others. Mr. Bloom is also keeping a close eye on the smartphone industry and had some very interesting thoughts to share about the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the state of smartphone videography as a whole. You can read the interview below. Renowned British filmmaker Philip Bloom (Image Credit: Philip Bloom) How would...

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Weekly poll: is the Oppo Find N the best foldable yet?

Did Oppo design the best foldable yet or is the company’s first go at the form factor too little, too late? The Oppo Find N has some exciting design elements, but also some flaws. In case you missed it, check out our hands-on review for more details (and you can watch our key features video below). The biggest flaw is that right now Oppo seems to have no intention of selling the Find N outside of China. The model proved very popular in the country as it quickly sold out and people are asking for more than MSRP on the resale market. Clearly, Oppo is on to something. The Flexion hinge is...

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Samsung has a huge selection of official Galaxy S22 accessories incoming

As we inch closer and closer to the likely February unveiling of the Galaxy S22 family, we have naturally started seeing more and more of the upcoming devices through increasingly-official channels, like the recently published support pages on Samsung.com. BOX UK has now chimed in with its own "leak" of sorts, listing a large number of official accessories for the Galaxy S22 family on its site. Over 60 different items (color options included) across the trio of phones. Galaxy S22 Ultra Smart Clear View Cover • Galaxy S22 Ultra Clear Standing Cover Samsung seems to be going...

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