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Samsung demonstrates video call over 5G with Verizon and KT
Samsung, Verizon, and KT have been collaborating on 5G research and development since 2015. The three companies have played an important role in aiding the development of early 5G specifications and global standards. Samsung has teamed up with them once again at a sporting event in the United States to demonstrate Samsung's 5G solutions and […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
Apple reportedly cuts iPhone X display orders from Samsung Display
While Samsung and Apple continue to fight fiercely in the smartphone market, behind the curtains they share a supplier-customer relationship with Samsung being one of its largest component suppliers. Samsung’s display unit is the sole supplier of OLED displays for Apple’s iPhone X and is expected to make as much as $22 billion in revenue […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
Samsung downplays impact of weak iPhone X sales on its revenues
Yesterday Samsung released its Q4 2017 earnings, where the company posted a record high profit for the last quarter. Despite this performance, many people were skeptical if Samsung will be able to maintain this momentum due to various uncertainties in its components business. Less than expected sales of iPhone X is one such factor many […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
Samsung confirms making ASIC chips for cryptocurrency mining
Yesterday, it was reported that Samsung is entering the cryptocurrency market by making ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit) chips for mining hardware companies. Samsung has now confirmed this news to TechCrunch. This news follows Samsung’s Q4 2017 earnings, where its semiconductor business has performed stupendously well to emerge as the largest chip maker in the world […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
VLC for Android adds DeX support in its latest beta
While VLC is the default go-to media player for many users on their computer, it is not always the case when it comes to Android. Between pre-installed media players from OEMs and dozens of great options on Google Play, users have plenty of choice on their mobiles and tablets. It is not that VLC is […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
Samsung trademarks ‘Uhssup’ for possibly its own messaging app
Samsung is primarily a hardware company, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t tried its hand at services. Back in 2014, Samsung launched its Milk music streaming service in select markets, only to shut it down a few years later. With rivals like Apple making a good chunk of money from services, it is expected that […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
Samsung is reportedly making mining hardware for cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology have seen a huge spike in interest in the last couple of years. With exponential returns on investment, the cryptocurrency market has seen huge investments recently. While some prefer to just buy Bitcoins or other cryptocurrencies for quick returns, the more tech-savvy ones opt for mining coins using high-end mining hardware. […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
Samsung Pay launched in Mexico
After its successful launch in many parts of the world, Samsung Pay is now coming to Mexico. Although Samsung has officially announced the launch of the Samsung Pay in Mexico today, the service had a ‘soft launch’ back in November itself. Mexico is the second Latin American country, after Brazil in July 2016, to get […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
DBrand launches skins for the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+
Along with the fans, companies that make smartphone accessories are also gearing up for the official announcement of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ on February 25 in Barcelona. It is to be expected as the Galaxy flagship phones are only next to the iPhones when it comes to generating business opportunities for third-party accessories. […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
Galaxy S9 may combine face unlock and iris scanner to offer an ‘Intelligent Scan’ feature
As the official unveiling of the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ inches closer, more and more leaks are surfacing on the internet. After the alleged press renders of the upcoming devices leaked online, now a new Galaxy S9 feature called ‘Intelligent Scan' has been outed. APK teardown reveals a new Galaxy S9 feature In […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
Here is what we think about the Galaxy S9 design in the leaked renders
Earlier today, alleged press renders of the upcoming Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ leaked online. We already knew from various leaks and rumors that the Galaxy S9 duo will be very similar to their predecessors in terms of appearance. It was believed that any major design changes to the Galaxy S9 pair will be only […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s patent shows authenticating users by measuring their blood flow patterns
Phone authentication mechanisms have come a long way from passwords and pattern locks to fingerprint readers, iris scanners, and face unlock. They certainly won't stop there. Samsung's new patent envisages an authentication system based on a user’s blood flow pattern. The patent application titled ‘Real Time Authentication Based on Blood Flow Parameters’ was filed in […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
Samsung Pay has processed transactions of 100 million euro in Spain so far
Samsung Pay is undoubtedly one of the best and most widely accepted mobile payments services out there. By acquiring LoopPay and integrating its patented MST technology into its smartphones and smartwatches, Samsung was able to roll out a service that quickly became popular in markets where it was launched. More than two million transactions in […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
Xiaomi reportedly overtakes Samsung as top smartphone vendor in India
After potentially losing the top spot in feature phone sales to Reliance Jio in Q4 2017, Samsung has some bad news on the smartphone front as well. According to the latest data from market research firm Canalys, Xiaomi beat Samsung to emerge as the top smartphone vendor in India this part quarter. Canalys says Xiaomi […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
Samsung loses top spot in feature phones to Reliance Jio in India
While smartphones hog all the limelight online, feature phones still have a huge market in many parts of the world. In 2016, according to Strategy Analytics, the total feature phone shipments stood at a staggering 396 million units, accounting for 21% of all mobile phones shipped that year. Just as with smartphone shipments that year, […]
- By Naresh
- 7 years ago
