Danny Dorresteijn

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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) initial impressions

The idea behind Samsung's Galaxy A series is simple: Take some key features from the flagship handsets, tone them down and package them into a more affordable device that's a step above your average mid-range Android-powered smartphone. It all started with the first generation Galaxy A series that was released in 2015 and this idea […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
7 years ago

New Galaxy S8 and S8+ Oreo beta update that’s rolling out could be the last

Samsung had revealed earlier that the Android 8.0 Oreo beta program for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ would end on January 15, and what could be the last beta build has begun rolling out today for both devices. We're seeing the update on our Indian variant of the S8, but it should also be […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
7 years ago

Check out a few Galaxy A8 (2018) Live Focus (bokeh) selfie samples

There's a lot to like about the new Galaxy A8 (2018) and A8+ (2018), but the dual front cameras are the highlight on Samsung's latest mid-range phones (or can we call them mid-range flagships at this point?). The 16-megapixel and 8-megapixel front cameras combine to allow one to take selfies with background blur through the […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
7 years ago

New Samsung Internet Beta brings improved download management

The last major update for the Samsung Internet browser brought features like Night Mode and Tracking Blocker. It was released two months ago. Samsung tested these features in a beta version of the browser first about five months back. The latest Samsung Internet Beta v6.4 is out now in the Galaxy Apps Store and the […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
7 years ago

[Poll Results!] Would you pay more for Samsung’s experimental/research devices?

Samsung is gigantic, to say the least, and it also happens to be one of the most innovative corporations. For the last few years, though, Samsung has playing it safe when it comes to launching game-changing products before the market is ready for them. It's great for the average consumer that the company is focusing […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
7 years ago

Galaxy A8 (2018) goes on sale in the Netherlands

Samsung's newest Galaxy A lineup is now available for purchase in the Netherlands, or at least the smaller of the Galaxy A8 handsets is. The Galaxy A8 (2018) can be purchased in the country starting today for a price of €499, in black, gold, or gray. The blue version isn't on offer yet, and is likely […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
7 years ago

Galaxy Tab A (2016) is the first to receive the January 2018 security patch

Samsung recently detailed the first security maintenance release of the new year. As expected, the gradual rollout of the January 2018 security patch has now begun. However, the company has unexpectedly released it for a low-end tablet first. Samsung has released a new security patch for mid-range smartphones first in recent months. While that perplexed […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
7 years ago

Galaxy S6 edge+ December security patch rolling out now

Samsung may have detailed the January 2018 security patch today but that doesn't mean it's done rolling out the December 2017 patch to supported devices. It has now released the December security patch for the Galaxy S6 edge+. The firmware update has been released in China for the Galaxy S6 edge+ model number SM-G9280. Galaxy […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
7 years ago

Alleged Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ screen protectors appear online

A Weibo user has posted what appear to be the screen protectors for the upcoming Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. The screen protectors for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ have also been posted next to these images to give us an idea of how the new Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ might look. Alleged […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
7 years ago

Samsung aiming to sell 320 million smartphones in 2018

Samsung doesn't seem to think that it's going to see a surge in smartphone sales this year. A new report out of South Korea claims that the company is playing it safe this year and maintaining its sales goal for 2018 at a similar level as 2017. Industry sources cited in the report claim that […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
7 years ago

Samsung doesn’t slow down phones that have older batteries

After many users noticed that old iPhones with low-capacity batteries were slowing down, Apple officially confirmed that it does indeed slow down older iPhones with naturally degraded batteries. The company has been hit with multiple lawsuits over this and has now even issued an apology. People are naturally wondering if other smartphone manufacturers do this […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
7 years ago

Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ swing by the FCC

The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ have just passed an important milestone on their way to retail shelves, or at least an official announcement. Both handsets have been certified by the FCC on December 27th, just in time for New Year's. As expected, there is no information on the phones' specs listed in the FCC […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
7 years ago

Some Galaxy Note 8 units may be dying after hitting 0 percent charge

The Galaxy Note 8 may have a safe battery that's run through many tests to ensure that fire hazard isn't an issue, but it looks like some Note 8 units are refusing to power on once they reach 0% battery charge. Quite a few Note 8 owners have taken to the Samsung community and forums […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
7 years ago

Official Galaxy S9 accessories confirmed by retailer

An online retailer has reached out to us with word that they've received confirmation of the official Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ accessories. The list of accessories includes a Hyperknit cover as well as the LED View, Clear View, Alcantara and Protective covers that we've seen with previous devices. The retailer also mentions that there's […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
7 years ago

Samsung might lose Qualcomm’s business in 2018

Samsung's semiconductor division is a significant driver of growth for the conglomerate. The company has key manufacturing deals with companies like Qualcomm. It mass produces their chips in its advanced facilities. Samsung manufactured the Snapdragon 835 for Qualcomm and is likely going to manufacture the Snapdragon 845 as well. However, if a new report is […]

By Danny Dorresteijn
7 years ago

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