Michel G.

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How to use Screen off memo on your Marshmallow-running Galaxy Note 4

Now that the long-awaited Android Marshmallow update is rolling out to Galaxy Note 4 devices all over the world, it's time to take a look at the one feature that makes this update worth the wait: Screen off memo. Previously, Screen off memo was only available to Galaxy Note 5 users, or to Note 4 users […]

By Michel G.
8 years ago

Possible Samsung Galaxy A4 undergoing testing in India

Samsung's Galaxy A series started out with three devices, but has, over time, expanded into a full-blown lineup. New data may reveal the existence of a new member of the family: the Galaxy A4. As is so often the case, it is the Indian import database Zauba that spills the beans on a device with model code SM-A430. […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) review: AMOLED for the masses

After the 2016 revamp of the Galaxy A series, Samsung has also started releasing similarly updated versions of its affordable J series phones. This year, the 5-inch slot in that series will be taken by the Galaxy J3 (2016), the review of which is provided here for your reading pleasure. Without spilling all the beans, we will give […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

First hints of Marshmallow update for Galaxy A5 (2016) and A7 (2016) appear

Though we have always assumed Samsung will provide Android Marshmallow updates for all Galaxy A (2016) devices, there was no concrete evidence pointing in that direction. Now, certifications provide just that. Over at the Wi-Fi Alliance, Samsung had several regional versions of the Galaxy A5 (2016) and Galaxy A7 (2016) certified running Android 6.0 Marshmallow, giving us a first […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

Possible European release date and adjusted pricing for Gear 360 surface

When Samsung introduced the Gear 360 camera, it mentioned a release in the second quarter of this year, and a European price of €420. Now, a Dutch retailer is providing a more precise shipping date, and Samsung itself seems to have changed its mind about the device's price tag. It is the online retailer Bol.com that […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) arrive in Europe

Not long ago we confirmed the Galaxy J5 (2016) will be released in several European countries. That device has now surfaced on Samsung's website in France. Furthermore, Samsung Spain takes away all questions regarding a European release for the larger Galaxy J7 (2016), as it has posted the official product page on its website. A few […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

Display scaling becomes an official feature in latest Galaxy S7 update

The latest update for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge turns display scaling into an official feature, conveniently available to users from the settings menu. Recently, executives at Samsung expressed the desire to act more like a young startup company. It's easy to see why this might be an impossible goal, lately, some remarkable things have […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

Exclusive: Galaxy Note 6 will be IP68 water resistant, might come with iris scanner

As the Galaxy Note 6 rumor mill slowly picks up pace, some new interesting features of the device have surfaced. We can exclusively confirm the body will be IP68 certified, just like the Galaxy S7. Also, strong hints have surfaced an iris scanner might be part of the water-resistant package. We have received information that confirms the […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

Samsung is working on smart contact lenses, patent filing reveals

In an ever expanding universe of wearables, Samsung is doing its best to keep all bases covered. Today, the publication of a patent application shows the company is developing smart contact lenses. The patent application, filed in South Korea, shows a contact lens equipped with a tiny display, a camera, an antenna, and several sensors that […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

Fresh Samsung patent reveals advanced foldable phone design

It's no secret Samsung has been working on a truly foldable phone for, well, ages. An unusually recent patent application reveals just such a device, in what seems to be an advanced stage of development. Unlike most design patent applications, which are sometimes years old at the time of publication, the one published today was filed merely […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge easy camera tips

Much has been written about the stunning camera found in both the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. They make great pictures and offer a heap of features. From Motion photo to Hyperlapse, and from Tracking autofocus to Virtual Shot, it's all there. And plenty more. But what do you really need to capture those great images […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

Samsung preparing to release the Galaxy J3 (2016) in several European markets

Samsung is almost ready to release the Galaxy J3 (2016) in Italy, Spain, Germany and The Netherlands. More European countries are likely to follow. The Galaxy J3 (2016) is of course not a new device. In fact, it made its debut in China several months ago. More recently, evidence of a US release with AT&T surfaced, […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

Galaxy S7 edge tip: put a file manager on your edge screen

A recently released third-party edge panel puts a file manager on the edge screen of the Galaxy S7 edge and last year's Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+. There's been plenty of debate about how useful the edge screen on Galaxy devices is. There's never been much doubt about the beauty of a curved display, […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge outselling previous Galaxy’s by a margin

With the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge hitting stores all over Europe and the rest of the world, it is becoming increasingly clear how popular these devices have become in the short while since their official unveiling. Samsung Netherlands confirmed that European Galaxy S7 pre-order numbers have been over 2.5 times higher than those for previous Galaxy flagship devices. […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

Tips and tricks for your brand new Galaxy S7 and S7 edge

After a few lucky buyers received their pre-ordered Galaxy S7 and S7 edge devices last week, most people will be getting them in the coming days. Therefore, we are just in time to share a handful of neat tips and tricks you can incorporate in your first setup routine once you receive your brand spanking new S7 or […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

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