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Michel G.

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Exclusive: Family Care will be Samsung’s own parental control app for Galaxy users

Exclusive: Family Care will be Samsung’s own parental control app for Galaxy users

There is no shortage of parental control apps in the Android ecosystem, but that isn't stopping Samsung from releasing its own. The company's solution will be called Family Care and it comes with a bunch of nifty features that can make life easier for parents as well as their kids. According to information we received, the Family […]

  • By Michel G.
  • 8 years ago
Patent application shows Samsung has dreamt up a Gear 360-like compact projector

Patent application shows Samsung has dreamt up a Gear 360-like compact projector

A recently published South-Korean patent application reveals that Samsung could be working on a compact projector that resembles the Gear 360. Samsung is slowly but steadily working on expanding its Gear line-up. A possible addition to the series is a device pictured in a patent application published today. We see a compact, round body that houses […]

  • By Michel G.
  • 8 years ago
Recently filed patent application could hint at a dual camera for the Galaxy S8

Recently filed patent application could hint at a dual camera for the Galaxy S8

A patent application Samsung filed very recently in South Korea just might support earlier rumors about the Galaxy S8 having a dual camera setup. In the patent application, which was filed on September 13, we see a camera interface with improved zoom control. Just like the one-finger exposure control Samsung currently uses in its camera app, zooming in […]

  • By Michel G.
  • 8 years ago
Samsung patent envisions Galaxy phone running Android and Windows simultaneously

Samsung patent envisions Galaxy phone running Android and Windows simultaneously

There's something fascinating about mobile devices that are capable of switching between different operating systems. In practice, those hardly ever work out, though. For example, Samsung's dual boot tablet Ativ Q was introduced, but never made it to the market. Still, Samsung has not given up on the idea, as testified by the publication of […]

  • By Michel G.
  • 8 years ago
Design patent shows Samsung is working on a smart ring

Design patent shows Samsung is working on a smart ring

An application for a design patent reveals that Samsung is not only working on a smart ring, but that development is already well underway. The patent application, filed in December of last year with the Korean Intellectual Property Office, shows a ring design with a volume rocker, buttons for answering a call, and possibly some kind of […]

  • By Michel G.
  • 8 years ago
Upcoming Gear S3 watch will come in a Classic variant like the Gear S2

Upcoming Gear S3 watch will come in a Classic variant like the Gear S2

It's no secret Samsung is preparing the launch of its next, round smartwatch, unsurprisingly called the Gear S3. Now, a trademark application confirms the device, like it predecessor, will come in a Classic variant as well. Last year, Samsung launched the much-praised Gear S2, which is sold in a regular as well as a classic version […]

  • By Michel G.
  • 8 years ago
Possible Gear VR revamp for Galaxy Note 7 surfaces

Possible Gear VR revamp for Galaxy Note 7 surfaces

With the upcoming Galaxy Note 7 likely equipped with a USB Type-C port, the question of Gear VR compatibility is a very relevant one. A possible answer to that question has just surfaced. Notorious import database Zauba reveals a Gear VR variant carrying model code SM-R323. The relevance of this number quickly becomes clear, taking into account that […]

  • By Michel G.
  • 8 years ago
This is the Galaxy J2 (2016)’s Smart Glow notification ring (update: more images)

This is the Galaxy J2 (2016)’s Smart Glow notification ring (update: more images)

Only last week, we detailed the previously leaked Smart Glow notification feature that will bring complex notification features to future Galaxy phones. Though we expect it on more devices in the future, the first phone to launch with Smart Glow is the Galaxy J2 (2016). Now, we can show you what it looks like on that device. The […]

  • By Michel G.
  • 8 years ago
Trademark application confirms upcoming Samsung Pay Mini app for non-Galaxy devices

Trademark application confirms upcoming Samsung Pay Mini app for non-Galaxy devices

A few weeks ago, the first rumors surfaced concerning Samsung Pay Mini, an application that could make Samsung Pay available to iPhone or non-Galaxy Android users. Now, a trademark application filed in the European Union confirms that Pay Mini is indeed in the works. Filed last week at the European Union Intellectual Property Office, the application for […]

  • By Michel G.
  • 8 years ago
Patent application shows 3-in-1 device based on a stretchable OLED display

Patent application shows 3-in-1 device based on a stretchable OLED display

A patent application by Samsung Display published today in South-Korea shows a 3-in-1 device that transforms from a watch into a phone, and even a tablet. The device is based on a stretchable OLED display. The patent application ‘Device using stretchable display and controlling method of the same‘ was filed one and a half years ago at […]

  • By Michel G.
  • 8 years ago
Exclusive: Samsung’s new Smart Glow feature detailed

Exclusive: Samsung’s new Smart Glow feature detailed

Recently, Samsung's new Smart Glow feature surfaced, bringing a fresh way of providing notifications to upcoming devices like the Galaxy J2 (2016). Now, we can reveal Smart Glow is actually much more than just a notification light alternative, though we will only see its full potential unfold in the future. At first, in the yet-to-be-launched Galaxy J2 (2016), the glowing ring […]

  • By Michel G.
  • 8 years ago
Samsung readying Jaybird contender by the name of Level Active

Samsung readying Jaybird contender by the name of Level Active

Evidence is mounting that Samsung is getting ready to launch a new member of its Level headset and speaker family. The Level Active has surfaced at several certification authorities, revealing model number and images for us to enjoy. At the Bluetooth SIG, a new accessory with model number EO-BG930 recently surfaced, and some further digging reveals that […]

  • By Michel G.
  • 9 years ago
This is the next generation Galaxy J3 in gold and gray

This is the next generation Galaxy J3 in gold and gray

The first generation of Samsung's Galaxy J3 was launched in China a little over half a year ago. Since then, the device has gradually spread across the rest of the world, only recently making it all the way to the US. Now, back in China, a new version of the phone is ready to be launched. […]

  • By Michel G.
  • 9 years ago
Here is the Galaxy C5 in gold, pink gold, gray and silver

Here is the Galaxy C5 in gold, pink gold, gray and silver

Not much mystery remains regarding Samsung's upcoming Galaxy C5, after a set of product renders surfaced earlier today. Now, we've managed to get our hands on even more images of that device, showing it in silver, pink and grey color schemes. The Galaxy C5 is set to be unveiled tomorrow, though apart from its looks […]

  • By Michel G.
  • 9 years ago
How to customize the lock screen of your Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge

How to customize the lock screen of your Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge

For those of you looking to give their Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge a unique look, adapting the phone's lock screen to your own tastes and requirements is unavoidable. But Samsung's own lock screen replacement app Good Lock really is a bridge too far for many. Luckily, there are plenty of options available without going that […]

  • By Michel G.
  • 9 years ago
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