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Daily Deal: Pick up a 128GB EVO+ microSD card for 52% off
For a limited time only, you can snag yourself a Samsung-branded 128GB Evo+ microSD card for $49.07 (52% off). For those unaware, the EVO+ range of cards offer one of the fastest transfer speeds on the market, which makes them perfect for recording in Full HD. They’re also waterproof and resistant to extreme temperatures. If […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
01-27-2017 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy A3, and more
Samsung has a plethora of phones and tablets in its lineup and regularly releases firmware updates for various devices. These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs. Software updates for Samsung devices roll out in various regions […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Purported Galaxy Xcover 4 running Nougat granted Wi-Fi certification
Earlier today, an unidentified Galaxy-branded smartphone was spotted on the Wi-Fi Alliance's online database. Unfortunately, the documentation doesn't reveal anything about the device, other than that it carries the model number SM-G390F, which leads us to believe that we're looking at the long-overdue Galaxy Xcover 4. What's particularly interesting about this sighting is that the […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung may be working on a Gear Fit Pro fitness tracker
Samsung already offers wearable fitness trackers like the Gear Fit 2 and also provides health and fitness tracking features in smartwatches like the Gear S2 and the Gear S3. The company has now filed a new trademark application for the Gear Fit Pro brand. On the face of it, this might be a new wearable […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung job title confirms AI virtual assistant for the Galaxy S8
Samsung acquired an artificial intelligence startup founded by the people that created Siri a couple of months back. The acquisition of Viv Labs led many to believe that the company was working on a new AI-powered digital assistant for the Galaxy S8. Fresh trademark applications suggested that the assistant might be called Bixby. We've since […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Themes Thursday: Here are three new themes you should check out this week
We welcome you to this week's Themes Thursday! Samsung has released 79 theme packs in its Theme Store since past seven days, and we've shortlisted three that might look appealing to you. All the themes listed here are paid, but there are some decent free themes too. The Black and Orange color combination of the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
BREAKING: First live photo leak of the Galaxy S8 confirms key details
We knew this was bound to happen in the days leading up to the Galaxy S8 launch and it has happened today. VentureBeat has posted what appears to be the first live photo leak of the Galaxy S8. The image confirms some key details about Samsung's next flagship smartphone that have been reiterated in rumors […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S7 Active Nougat update might arrive soon
Samsung finally started rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge last week. The company also posted a list of devices that are going to receive the said update in the first half of 2017. Since it's part of the 2016 flagship series, many would expect the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s new Windows 10 tablet one step closer to launch
We exclusively reported last year that Samsung is going to launch its second Windows 10 tablet in a few months. It's going to be a successor to the company's first Windows 10-powered hybrid tablet, the Galaxy TabPro S. Presuming that Samsung sticks to its naming convention, this new tablet will be called the Galaxy TabPro […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Daily Deal: Save 52% on a Belkin in-car charging kit
While stock lasts, you can pick up a Belkin MiXiT ultra-compact car charger, complete with a 1.2m microUSB cable, for just $11.99 — a total saving of $13 (52%). What's particularly neat about this specific charger is that it's extremely small and weighs just 15 grams, so storing it discreetly shouldn't be an issue. If […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung isn’t the only one making curved displays for smartphones
Samsung is the currently the leading manufacturer of curved display panels for smartphones, and a lot of brands have started using curved displays in their flagship smartphones. However, the South Korean electronics giant now has a new competitor in the segment. Japan Display Inc. (JDI), a joint venture between Hitachi, Sony, and Toshiba, has revealed […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Vodafone starts distributing Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Germany
Vodafone has today started rolling out the long-awaited Android 7.0 Nougat update for its carrier-branded models of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge currently located in Germany. The upgrade, which weighs in at approximately 1.3GB, transports a flurry of added functionality to the handsets, including Samsung Pass and a revamped user interface. It's worth noting, […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung officially teases Samsung Pay launch in India
We exclusively reported last year that Samsung is prepping for the launch of Samsung Pay in India. Earlier today, Samsung started rolling out Android 7.0 update for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in India, and we've noticed that the company has begun teasing the launch of Samsung Pay in the country. A message that says “The future of […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung starts rolling out Nougat for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Russia and India
After rolling out Android 7.0 to its current flagship smartphones in China, France, Malaysia, South Korea, UAE, and the UK, Samsung has started the rollout of Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in Russia and India. The Nougat OTA update for the Galaxy S7 (with build number G930FXXU1DQAZ) has a file size of 1285.64MB. The […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Tab S2 Nougat update gets Wi-Fi certification
We confirmed two months ago that Samsung had started working on the Android 7.0 Nougat update for the Galaxy Tab S2. After officially announcing the Nougat release for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge last week, Samsung shared a list of devices that are due to receive this update in the first half […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung DeX Station will allow the Galaxy S8 to provide PC-like functionality
We first reported about a month ago that the Galaxy S8 could offer PC-like functionality when connected to an external monitor. It would be similar to Continuum on Windows 10 Mobile which allows smartphones powered by Microsoft's OS to effectively double as PCs when hooked up to an external monitor via an adapter. A concept […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Nougat Tip: Switch between camera modes, camera filters and more with a swipe
If you have updated your Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge to Android 7.0 Nougat, you might have noticed that Samsung has brought about a major change to the camera app's user interface. The buttons have been moved to different positions, and Samsung has also changed the way a few things work. Did you know that […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
The new Samsung of Android Wear has announced its own Gear S3
Talking with consumers about the Gear S3, I've found that a number of consumers find the Gear S3's rotating bezel to be one of the smartwatch's most beloved features. The rotating bezel isn't a new idea of Samsung's own making (it stems from old diver's watches), but it is an idea that has never been […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
January security patch now arriving on the Galaxy S6 edge+ in Europe
Earlier today, Samsung started distributing this month's security patch for all factory unlocked variants of the Galaxy S6 edge+ purchased in Europe. As you're probably well aware by now, the upgrade — dated January 1, 2017 – addresses a total of 67 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) in the Android OS and packs an additional 28 fixes for the […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Tab S3 reveals specs at benchmarking website
We picked up on a rumor out of China earlier this week which claimed to reveal the Galaxy Tab S3 specifications. It was claimed that the upcoming tablet would be powered by an Exynos 7420 processor with 4GB RAM. We're seeing a conflicting report today as the Galaxy Tab S3 has now been spotted on […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
