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Is Samsung about to release final Galaxy S8 Android 8.0 Oreo update?
It looks like Samsung is sending out a final thank you message to everyone who participated in the Galaxy S8 and S8+ Oreo beta program and could be close to releasing the official update. A few users are seeing a new notice about the beta in the Samsung Members app, with the Galaxy Beta team […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 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
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[Poll] Galaxy A8 (2018) owners: How do you like the fingerprint sensor placement?
As we said in our Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ review, the fingerprint sensor is easier to use on Samsung's latest mid-range phones compared to the company's 2017 flagships, but it's still not in the ideal location. That's especially true on the 6-inch Galaxy A8+; the sensor is housed in the same cutout as […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A8 (2018) Tips: 11 things to do on your shiny new A8 or A8+
So you've got yourself one of Samsung's new mid-range phones or are planning to do so, either because you love selfies or because you're looking for a flagship-like experience without paying the price a flagship would command. The Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ are good choices for people who fall in either camp (or […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A8 (2018) January security patch update rolling out
The Galaxy A8+ (2018) was quick to receive the January security patch update, with some markets getting the update before the phone hit retail shelves. The Galaxy A8 (2018) seemed to have been sidetracked, but Samsung is finally updating the smaller of its new mid-range phones with the latest security maintenance release (SMR). The update […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 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
Galaxy S9 features and improvements we’re looking forward to
It won't be long before Samsung takes the stage to unveil the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, and like every year, we've got a pretty good idea of what to expect from the company's next flagship(s) thanks to numerous leaks and rumors. Samsung says it is “reimagining” the camera with the S9, but there's likely […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
‘Selfie focus’ camera mode may be standard feature for non-flagship Galaxies
Before Live Focus, there was Selective focus. Selective focus is Samsung's name for a camera mode that lets you take portrait photos – photos that blur everything around the subject in focus – with a single camera. It also allows users to change the area of focus after a picture has been taken. Selective focus […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 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 pre-orders open March 2 in South Korea, priced higher than Galaxy S8
We already know that Samsung is going to unveil the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ on February 25 in Barcelona. The company will reveal the pricing and availability details of its new flagship at the event. A new report out of South Korea possibly reveals when Samsung will open Galaxy S9 pre-orders in its […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Bixby 2.0 may eliminate the need to say ‘Hi Bixby’ for every command
Samsung introduced its personal digital assistant Bixby last year with the Galaxy S8. The voice assistant is yet to receive a major update but as our reviews have shown, it holds a lot of promise for software that's only in its first iteration. Samsung introduced Bixby 2.0 three months ago at its developer conference in […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 7 years ago
Samsung shutting down one of two production plants in Slovakia
It was reported two weeks ago that Samsung could be the first major company to exit Slovakia due to the tense situation in the country's labor market. Employers have been concerned about the lack of workers in the country and Samsung was reportedly considering the possibility of shutting down its plants in the country in […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy J5 (2017) January 2018 update released
Samsung is now rolling out the Galaxy J5 (2017) January 2018 security update. The company detailed the security maintenance release earlier this month and it brings fixes for several critical vulnerabilities. The latest security patch for this handset is now being rolled out over-the-air. Galaxy J5 (2017) January 2018 update Samsung has already released the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
You can now download the leaked Galaxy S9 wallpaper
The first purported press renders of the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ were leaked last week and while we have many thoughts about the new design, many were simply interested in getting their hands on the new Galaxy S9 wallpaper. The good news is that you can now download the Galaxy S9 wallpaper as […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Samsung’s website possibly reveals dual-SIM Galaxy S9 for Europe
Samsung does release dual-SIM variants of its flagship smartphones but they're only released in select markets and Europe hasn't always been one of them. However, a support page has been spotted on Samsung Germany's website which suggests that the dual-SIM Galaxy S9 might be launched in Europe. It's unclear if the company will offer the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 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
Galaxy S9 release date revealed by leaked press image
Samsung sent out invitations earlier this week to confirm that it's going to unveil the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ at February 25 at the Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona. The company will officially reveal the Galaxy S9 release date at the event but a fresh leak today from a reputable source has possibly […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 7 years ago
Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ review: Blurring the lines between mid-range and flagship
Infinity display. Gear VR support. Dual selfie cameras. High-performance processor. 6GB of RAM, IP68 water and dust resistance. With all those features on-board the new Galaxy A8 (2018) and Galaxy A8+ (2018), many are likely to wonder if these devices are any less than a flagship. Indeed, Samsung has blurred the lines between its mid-range […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 7 years ago
