SammyGuru with Jeff Springer

Send us a textThis week we have some amazing news for S22 Ultra users, One UI 6.1.1 has arrived on your device! After a long wait, the S22 series finally gets the massive update treatment and we're talking about it at the beginning of today's show. Also, Samsung has plans to release a rollable phone in the next few years, to one-up Huawei's new Mate XT tri-fold device. We discuss t

Send us a textGalaxy users are pretty upset that Samsung removed the Smart Select Edge Panel in One UI 6.1.1. We let our frustrations out and provide a more complicated work around for GIF creation on your Galaxy phone in the meantime. Apple held one of the most intensely boring smartphone launches of all time on 9/9. We discuss the innovation or lack thereof in the new iPhone 16 P

Send us a textOne UI 6.1.1 is finally rolling out! We're running down all of the new features coming to the Galaxy S23 and S24 series. The S22 Ultra may be left out in the cold on a few things, but S22 users can join the party too! We also take a look at the total package that is the Z Fold Special Edition, compare it to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, plus tell you everything you need to kn

Send us a textThis week we have a fresh controversy to explore - paint is peeling on certain Samsung models, including the Galaxy Z Fold 6. Samsung has a funny excuse for why this is happening (Hint: it didn't come in your box when you bought your phone). We also have numerous new leaks about the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition (the new name for the Z Fold 6 Slim/Ultra). Samsung is g

Send us a textThis week we have the Pixel 9 Pro XL in studio and run down a full display and camera comparison. Torrey elaborates a bit on his one month review of the Galaxy Watch UItra that we posted on the site this week. We try to contain our boredom/anger from the lack of Samsung updates this month. Seriously, where are our 6.1.1 and 7.0 beta updates Samsung? Come get your ange

Send us a textThis week we recap all the latest news in the Samsung world, including the first look at the Galaxy S25 Ultra design. We also break down the Google Pixel 9 event and all the drama surrounding Google's new review stipulations for influencers. Torrey's smartphone odyssey continues as he gives us some thoughts on his first experience using a flip style foldable. All of t

Send us a textThis week on the SammyGuru podcast we catch up on the latest Samsung news, including the multitude of delayed software updates. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is also taking shape, with quite a few interesting leaks exposing hardware details of the new device. In fact, Samsung may have plans to integrate the S25 Ultra with their upcoming Galaxy XR headset in some way. In the ha

Send us a textThinking about upgrading your phone or curious about the newest smart ring from Samsung? Tune in as we review the Galaxy Ring, discuss its biometric accuracy and comfort, and weigh the pros and cons of the latest foldable phones, the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. We also spotlight KWGT Widgets, our app of the week, and contemplate Torrey's phone upgrade options, from stickin

Send us a textWe dive into the nitty-gritty of the Galaxy Watch Ultra's comfort and fit, especially the new Marine Band, and compare it to previous models. Despite some initial concerns, the watch impresses us with its bright, clear display, crucial for sunny environments. We also discuss the challenges of navigating the digital interface, the absence of the rotating bezel, and the

Send us a textWhat's the real deal with Samsung's minimal hardware upgrades? In our Product Reviews and Updates segment, Jeff discusses the buzz around the Samsung Z Fold 6 and its similarities to Apple's strategy of prioritizing user experience over substantial technological advancements. We compare Samsung's approach to innovation (or lack thereof) with Apple's and debate whether