NOW CLOSED – In March 2012 the interwebs made a bit of space for a new website.

That website was us and ten years on, we’re still going strong.

While we looked a bit different back then STG has grown from video gaming (although all of us are still gamers) to the site that you are on right now.

And a huge shout out and love needs to go to those that are the fuel of STG. Our team. You can check out STG’s past and present content contributors here.

Without these heroes there wouldn’t be a site <3

STG in 2012 – 10 Years and still playing.

To celebrate this decade long milestone we have partnered up with some of our bestest buds to run a few giveaways for you – as a thank you for supporting us and being with us all this time.

Thanks to our good mates at Samsung NZ we have an epic Samsung S21FE (Fan Edition) smartphone up for grabs!

The Samsung Galaxy S21FE has all the goodness and smarts of the Galaxy S21 Series – full of mobile photography smarts with enough power under the hood to get you gaming, content creating and more.

To enter our 10 year anniversary Samsung Galaxy S21FE giveaway you’ll need to answer this question:

Undeniably Samsung’s Galaxy S Series of smartphones are top shelf stuff. What awesomeness would you do with a Samsung Galaxy S21FE?

There is no wrong or right answer and you can be as descriptive as you like.

You can give us your answer by placing a comment below, hitting us up on our Messenger chat, Facebook, Tweet or Email Us.

Important stuff: Winner(s) will be randomly selected from those that Comment below / Facebook Comment / Email in accordance to the above Question. Winner(s) will receive a Samsung Galaxy S21FE 128GB. Colour of device may be varied, picture is indicative only. Competition ends on the 31st of March 2022. Only New Zealand entries are accepted for this promotion.

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As a new year rolls around so do a new wave of much anticipated smartphones,

Samsung’s flagship of 2021 was the S21 series. The S21 Ultra 5G being the big daddy of them all.

So what if a handset is released that takes all of the best bits from the S Series and adds them in to a compact phone? That’s exactly what Samsung has done with the first high end device of 2022, the Galaxy S21 FE (Fan Edition) 5G.

With a mobile gamer, content creator pleasing 120Hz refresh rate the 6.4 inch device boasts a vibrantly stunning Dynamic AMOLED (x2) screen.

Sharp, crystal clarity and a refresh rate that’s going to get you in the game.

On board storage weighs in at 128GB or 256GB and 8GB RAM tends to be more than enough to run most higher end mobile games, have you multitasking like a pro or producing killer content.

The smartdevice didn’t choke or heat up at any time while I was using it.

An Exynos 2100 crunches your data and is optimised for battery life.

The rear of the smartphone is plastic.

Three cameras are on the back, 12 MP wide, a Dual Pixel 8 MP telephoto) and a 3x optical zoom 12 MP ultrawide).

For those breathtaking selfies you’ve got a very generous 32 MP single lens. The Galaxy S21 FE records video in 4K.

Samsung have placed and retained favourite camera modes to the likes of split screen recording mode called Director Mode.

There’s Portrait for still snaps to get you looking your best, a very crisp night mode that uses wizardry to pull in seemingly non-existent light for your darkened pics and Single Take (we first saw this on the Galaxy S20) which automatically takes a variety of stills and video all in one go. Perfect for those times when you want to capture one of those once in ever moments.

The Galaxy S21 FE has the same battery as the higher end phones. A 4500mAh cell which during my time with the Galaxy S21 FE saw the phone lasting over two days from a full charge on moderate to heavy use.

Playing mobile games, such as Call of Duty, Asphalt or any other resource intensive title will drain the power quicker.

On a fresh full charge the Galaxy S21 FE managed to retain roughly three quarters of its battery life after a two our run on COD.

That’s not bad at all.

You can do a quick top up charge if you’re caught short. About 10 to 15 minutes on wireless charge you should get yourself back to 40 – 50% from a 3% remaining.

This will differ on the wireless charger that you are using though. My test was on a 25W.

Cabled is of course quicker.

The Galaxy S21 FE is an excellent surprise. Samsung did their homework with their customers, asking what users liked about the S21 Series and compounded all of that in to a killer handset that doesn’t come with a flagship price.

If you sat out the last years S21 series and waited to see what the future would bring in this year then the S21 FE is gold and priced right. You’d be getting all of the goodness from the entire S21 range at way less than last years prices.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is a sure upgrade if you’re on an older device or an excellent contender for content creators that want to goods without the hefty price tag.

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The newest member of the Galaxy S21 family delivers fan-favourite S21 features.

Samsung today welcomed the S21 FE 5G to the Galaxy S21 series.

The S21 FE 5G is a smartphone that delivers select fan-favourite Galaxy S21 premium features in a well-rounded package to empower people to explore and express themselves. It is equipped with some of the most-loved aspects of the Galaxy S21, eye-catching design, powerful performance, pro-grade camera, and seamless ecosystem connectivity.

“At Samsung, we are focused on bringing the latest mobile innovations to even more people,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Samsung Electronics’ MX (Mobile eXperience) Business. “We saw an incredible response to Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy S21 line-up. So we applied the same approach with S21 FE 5G, equipping it with the premium features that matter most to our loyal Galaxy fans, because we’re focused on delivering a smartphone that meets their most important needs.”

The S21 FE 5G continues the Galaxy S21 legacy with a premium, signature design. It all starts with the iconic, fan-favourite Contour-Cut frame that seamlessly integrates with S21 FE 5G’s camera housing for a stylish, unified look. Samsung is giving consumers even more ways to express themselves with four new, fashionable colour options; Olive, Lavender, White or Graphite, all of which include a stylish haze finish.

And the S21 FE 5G features a sleek and slim 7.9mm-thick body, so it can easily slip into a pocket to keep up with any on-the-go lifestyle.

Samsung users said power and display are critical to keeping up in today’s 24/7 world.

That’s why S21 FE 5G comes equipped with Galaxy’s latest, super-fast application processor – the same powerful processor used in the S21 series. Dedicated gamers and streamers will be wowed by the S21 FE 5G’s ultra-crisp, high-quality graphics and picture quality, and the S21 FE 5G’s new 240Hz touch response rate takes all their favourite games to new heights with lightning-fast reaction capabilities. And those games will look incredibly smooth thanks to S21 FE 5G’s 120Hz refresh rate, which provides the highest resolution on a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display.

Long-lasting batteries are also a top priority for busy, on-the-go Galaxy users; so S21 FE 5G is outfitted with an all-day battery built to last from work to home and everywhere in between. S21 FE 5G’s powerful battery is reinforced with 25W Super-fast charging capabilities so you can charge your battery by more than 50% in just 30 minutes, and enjoy the S21 FE 5G’s brilliant high-speed performance without interruption.

The Galaxy S21 is renowned for its industry-leading camera, and S21 FE 5G is equipped with the same pro-grade setup used to capture the world’s most vivid photos. Photography amateurs and pros-alike can effortlessly edit, post, and share scroll-stopping content.

It also includes an improved Night Mode setting compared to S20 FE. Now, users can enhance low-light shots while out with friends at night and capture super-clear photos in the darkest conditions. And when you want to get everyone in the shot, S21 FE 5G provides Samsung’s best selfie experience yet. Use S21 FE 5G’s advanced 32MP front camera to snap a high-quality selfie of all your best friends. Then let its enhanced AI Face Restoration capabilities make you all look your best. Plus, with Dual Recording, you can stay on top of the action in front of and behind you, just start recording, and your camera captures views from both lenses at the same time.

Thanks to Samsung’s intuitive One UI 4, you can design your ideal mobile experience, one that’s uniquely suited to your needs and allows you to express who you are, securely. Packed with deeper customisation options and stronger privacy controls, you get to call the shots.

With expanded capabilities, your home screens, icons, notifications, wallpapers, and more can all be reimagined. Take for instance, widgets, which have been redesigned and upgraded to offer deep personalisation options. Samsung believes a truly tailored experience goes beyond just look and feel.

To ensure peace of mind, S21 FE 5G is built with a new privacy dashboard that brings security and privacy controls into one convenient place, making the experience of One UI 4 on the Galaxy S21 FE 5G as seamless as it is secure.

Starting on January 11, 2022, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G will be widely available through Samsung.com, carriers and retailers online.

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