Deidre R.

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AT&T Galaxy S7 Active Nougat update brings Samsung Cloud and Samsung Pass

At last, at last. The AT&T Galaxy S7 Active, considered to be one of the most oddly-placed smartphones in Samsung's lineup (not really flagship, not really non-flagship), is finally getting the long-awaited update today to Android 7.0 Nougat after receiving its WiFi certification just last month and being spotted on GFXBench running Nougat back in […]

By Deidre R.
8 years ago

Gear S3 Frontier update is small, brings Jansky wearable

Upswings in life are often around the corner. The same can be said for updates. Today's update comes to the Gear S3 Frontier and brings a mysterious element to the smartwatch experience. Coming in at a measly 35.08 MB, the new Gear S3 Frontier update is designed for versions starting with the model number SM-R765, […]

By Deidre R.
8 years ago

Galaxy S8 pre-orders to commence on April 10th, sell worldwide on April 21st

Samsung has confirmed its March 29th announcement date for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ (even at MWC 2017), but the pre-order and sales dates have been up for grabs. That hasn't stopped one report out of Korea that claims the Galaxy S8 will go on sale worldwide on Friday, April 21st, but little pre-order information […]

By Deidre R.
8 years ago

Samsung Exynos 8890 and HMD VR headset showcase eye tracking at MWC 2017

Samsung recently announced its new octa-core, Exynos 8895 SoC, and intends to use it in standalone VR headsets that the company revealed behind closed doors at MWC 2017, but the company still intends to make the most of its Exynos 8890 processor. The new doesn't cancel out the old, at least not yet. A report […]

By Deidre R.
8 years ago

Galaxy S6 declared end-of-life at Bell and Virgin to make way for Galaxy A5 (2017)

The Galaxy S6 launched alongside the Galaxy S6 edge in 2015, and the smartphone that started a new chapter in Samsung's history is soon to come to an end with regard to Android updates (the two-year mark is right around the corner). For Bell Canada and Virgin Mobile, however, that end has come quicker than […]

By Deidre R.
8 years ago

New Samsung Voice Recorder leaks, Galaxy S8 design teased inside the app

Samsung has updated its proprietary Samsung Voice Recorder app to support devices running Nougat, as expected, but there's more to be done than just delivering Nougat to its devices. Samsung is always aiming to make its software better, with Nougat, for example, being the most refined experience the Korean giant has provided yet. Now, to […]

By Deidre R.
8 years ago

A tailored look: Gear VR and consumer vision

When I opened the box and pulled out Samsung’s Gear VR headset, I remember putting the headset up to my face, making sure that it fit my eyes, then having this weird feeling of “this reminds me of all those infamous eye checkups I had as a kid.” As weird as that feeling may have […]

By Deidre R.
8 years ago

[Update: sold out]Gear 360 now 71% off at Verizon

The Gear 360 is Samsung's 360-degree camera announced last February that lets you capture both “circular” and still photos and virtual reality videos. We brought you an Amazon deal on the Gear 360 two weeks ago that would take 27% off the retail price, but a new deal today gives you the VR camera of […]

By Deidre R.
8 years ago

Galaxy S8 press shot released with March 29th date on display

Samsung confirmed the March 29th date of its upcoming Galaxy S8 announcement at MWC 2017 where it showcased its newest devices, the Galaxy Tab S3 and Galaxy Book. Now, however, the market is headed into the final month of teases and leaks, with a press shot released by none other than the VentureBeat reporter and renown […]

By Deidre R.
8 years ago

Galaxy S8 on-screen buttons may be customizable

Just a week ago, we got something of a first look at the new on-screen buttons that have been rumored to arrive on the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. Well, now, we're getting word that the Galaxy S8 on-screen buttons may be customizable, allowing users to change them to fit their liking. Android Police, a […]

By Deidre R.
8 years ago

Galaxy Book to showcase Adobe Photoshop and S Pen integration, detect S Pen settings

The Galaxy Book is a tablet PC productivity device that is designed to help users produce their best work, so it's no surprise to see Samsung collaborate with partners regarding the device's software. To this end, Samsung has worked with Adobe to bring its Adobe Photoshop support to what is one of Samsung's most premiere […]

By Deidre R.
8 years ago

Future Galaxy smartphones will get AKG audio

Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab S3 today at its press conference, bringing AKG audio for great acoustic sound. This audio experience is a direct result of Samsung's acquisition of Harman International and AKG falls under its umbrella. Tab S3 users can experience this new audio now, but Samsung intends to bring this feature to all of […]

By Deidre R.
8 years ago

Slide-out, expandable displays join foldable smartphones in latest Samsung patents

We know the foldable smartphone era is soon to dawn upon us, seeing that Samsung has been filing foldable smartphone patents for some years now and continues filing them to this day: patents that are considering biometric ID forms as well as changing the face of its budget-friendly smartphone lineup. Well, just when you thought foldable […]

By Deidre R.
8 years ago

Samsung brings Tizen Store access to 41 additional countries

Samsung has made Tizen a long-term investment, and apps have been considered to be the main priority: get as many as you can on the platform so that users can feel more at home with the novel OS. And yet, at the same time, having a good number of apps without access to those apps […]

By Deidre R.
8 years ago

Galaxy S8 signup page appears with phone design hint

The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ have much to commend them as upcoming devices. We've seen the trademark application filed back in January, drawings of the device, official phone monikers and logos, support pages and product numbers, official Samsung cases and third-party case listings, along with numerous photos to confirm the phone's existence. But some leaks […]

By Deidre R.
8 years ago

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