Michel G.

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2016 Edition of the Samsung Galaxy J5 surfaces in India

Even though the current Galaxy J5 has only been on the market for a little more than six months, its 2016 edition is already in testing in Samsung's R&D facilities in India. Once again, it is the import database Zauba that confirms the existence of a new device. According to it, a Samsung phone with codename SM-J510 has arrived […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

Samsung trademarks Gear 360, could be a VR camera

A trademark application filed recently in Samsung's home country suggests the launch of a 360 degree VR camera might be approaching. In South Korea, Samsung filed for protection of the name Gear 360. The application mentions photography and cameras as primary product categories, suggesting we might be looking at the name of a 360 degree camera. […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

How to take a screenshot on your Gear VR

So, you're all set up with your brand new Samsung Gear VR, and you want to share some of your visual experiences with the rest of the world? As it turns out, this isn't quite as easy as you would hope. Thankfully, there are a few tricks you can use to take screenshots on your […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

Samsung readying hearing aid with model number SM-R790

Rumors concerning Samsung's entrance into the hearing aid market have been circling around for quite a while. Now, information from different sources suggest the first device with model number SM-R790 is nearing its official launch. A few weeks ago, Samsung applied for registration of a trademark for the term Earcle in South Korea, with several references […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) versus Galaxy S6: differences, similarities

Very recently we witnessed the launch of perhaps the fiercest competitor to Samsung's Galaxy S6. The device sports a comparable display size and high-end design. It scans your fingertips and fast charges its much larger battery, while accommodating a microSD card that adds up to 128 GB storage. We're talking, of course, about the new Galaxy A5 […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

Samsung design patents hint at possible future camera phones

It has been a while since Samsung released its last true camera phone, if you can call the Galaxy K Zoom that. Perhaps because of the Galaxy S6‘ outstanding camera, Samsung felt no need for such device in 2015. Nevertheless, a slew of freshly published design patents offer a glimpse of camera phone devices to come in the future. […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

Official KLM app now available for Gear S2

If you are the proud owner of Samsung's Gear S2 or Gear S2 Classic smartwatch, and plan to fly with Royal Dutch airline KLM, their new app could come in handy. With the just-released KLM app for the Gear S2, you get easy access to all kinds of practical information such as flight status, gate, and flight time, as well as your online boarding pass. Also, you […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

This is the future of your Gear watch (according to new Samsung patents)

While smartwatches have been around for some time, they mainly function as a convenient notifications platform the use of which is not directly evident to a large group of consumers. Naturally, therefore, manufacturers are looking to extend the functionality of their watches, be they Tizen, Android, Apple or otherwise. A couple of recently published patent filings reveal some […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

Galaxy A3 and A5 (2016) release date revealed by Dutch retailer

When Samsung officially revealed their new Galaxy A lineup for 2016, a release in January was generally expected, though no further details were given. Now, a retailer from the Netherlands has spilled the beans by mentioning January 8th as the release date for both the Galaxy A3 (2016) and the Galaxy A5 (2016). Generally, Samsung's Dutch releases coincide […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

Comparing the Galaxy A5 (2016) to its 2015 predecessor, or: how Samsung will compete in 2016

With the launch of its revamped Galaxy A (2016) series, Samsung is bringing more high-end features to its mid-range line up. The middle brother of the three, the Galaxy A5 (2016), seems to exemplify Samsung's current efforts to (re)gain traction in the more affordable sections of the smartphone market, as we find out by taking an […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

What it’s like surfing the web with Samsung’s Internet for Gear VR browser

Just yesterday Samsung announced the first browser for its Gear VR headset. So what is it like surfing the web in VR? Is there a point to it, and why is Internet for Gear VR an important app? Here are our first, quick impressions. As Samsung pointed out at its launch, Internet for Gear VR […]

By Michel G.
9 years ago

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