Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Z Flip devices start getting One UI 3.0 update

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Samsung has begun rolling out the One UI 3.0 update to the Galaxy Note 10 series. The update has started rolling out in Germany, Spain, and Switzerland, with a broader release expected sometime early next year. It brings Android 11 features along with small visual and interface tweaks. Samsung started beta testing this user interface update back in the fall. 

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has also started receiving the update in Europe and Nigeria. It includes the December 2020 security patch.

Source: The Verge + GSMArena

Samsung to offer additional 'limited quantities' of the Galaxy Z Flip starting March 6

Samsung Canada quickly sold out the first batch of the foldable Galaxy Z Flip that the company will be selling another batch starting tomorrow, March 6. It'll be another limited quantity run, though. Samsung hasn't revealed how many units have been sold so far. If you're interested in buying one, you can just head to Samsung Experience stores or get it through Bell, Freedom Mobile, SaskTel, Rogers, Telus, Videotron, and Virgin for $1,819 off-contract or as low as $0 on-term.

Source: MobileSyrup

Samsung temporarily shuts down Galaxy Z Flip factory due to coronavirus

Samsung has been forced to shut down temporarily one of its factories that produces the new Galaxy Z Flip because an employee tested positive for the coronavirus. The company assures the impact will be minimal, and the factory in Gumi City, South Korea, will be opened in a few days. It is still a setback for the recently launched foldable phone.

Samsung isn't the first company to be affected by the coronavirus. Apple already said it wouldn't make its revenue target because of the virus' impact on production and demand in China.

Source: CNET

A Samsung Galaxy Z Flip cracks when first flipped

The Motorola Razr isn't the only one facing issues. A buyer of the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Z Flip found a crack on his unit the first time he flipped the phone. @mondoir on Twitter recounted, "Received my Samsung Galaxy Z Flip just now. Opened the box. Removed the protective/instruction film. Flipped the phone as you would since it's a flip phone and this happened. I heard the crack as well. Cold weather?"

Samsung has replied to his tweet asking for details. It may be cold weather, but remember the Galaxy Fold also had issues when the protective film was taken out. Perhaps, that's the same here. But again, it's disheartening to see these expensive devices easily break. It might be back to the drawing board with foldable gadgets.

Source: GizChina