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Samsung has reportedly invested $10 million in SVACE (Security Vulnerabilities and Critical Errors Detector) technology to improve security of Tizen apps. This technology detects potential vulnerabilities and errors that might exist in the source code of Tizen apps. SVACE was developed by ISPRAS (Institute for System Programming of the Russian Academy of Sciences), which is based […]
As per a new report coming out of South Korea, Samsung could be looking to expand its curved display flagship lineup to the Galaxy A series as well. We have recently heard about the Galaxy A7 (2017), which will probably feature a standard flat screen display. This venture could be official sometime next year as […]
Apple's move to put dual cameras on the back of the iPhone 7 Plus was probably the final confirmation manufacturers needed that dual cameras are indeed a thing in the smartphone world, and Samsung is expected to follow suit next year with the Galaxy S8. Samsung Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong had said earlier that the Galaxy […]
Samsung introduced themes with the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge last year, and then the feature was introduced to other high-end and mid-range smartphones from the company. However, paid third-party themes were limited to a few markets, but that is changing slowly. Samsung has introduced paid themes in the Netherlands earlier today (paid themes […]
An unannounced smartphone with Galaxy branding has been spotted at the United States of America's official certification authority, the FCC. Unfortunately, the documentation included in the filing doesn't reveal anything about the handset, other than it carries the model number SM-A720F, which leads us to believe that we're looking at the long-rumored Galaxy A7 (2017). […]
If a recent benchmark test is anything to go by, it would appear that Samsung is in the final stages of testing the long-awaited Nougat update for the Galaxy Note 5. Usually, when a handset is benchmarked running a new version of Android, it indicates that a rollout is right around the corner. We should […]
The original Galaxy A lineup was unique in that it was the only non-flagship smartphone series in Samsung's stable to have received two major Android upgrades, and it looks like the company is looking to do the same for the 2016 Galaxy A smartphones. We have received confirmation that the company will be updating the Galaxy […]
The Gear S3 is Samsung's latest dive into the smartwatch market, and it is already seeing more splash than any smartwatch Samsung has released before it. Samsung just released a speedometer app for the Gear S3 earlier this week, and Here has now released its Here WeGo navigation app for the wrist wearable. Now, to […]
A phone's primary use is to be in contact with people you care about, but what happens in cases of emergency? Well, most smartphones these days come with an option to set up emergency contact numbers so that your nearest people could be contacted during an emergency. Samsung's smartphones let you set up a group named […]
If you are in the market to buy a basic wireless headset for taking calls without picking up your smartphone, have a look at this model from Samsung. The HM1350 wireless Bluetooth headset from Samsung is currently being sold for just $13.98 on Amazon, which is a discount of 53% over its regular price of […]
Welcome back to this week’s Themes Thursday! The Christmas holiday season is nearing, and you might want to theme things related to Christmas, so we decided to pick some theme packs for your Galaxy device. Themes packages like [Walk On Mars] Christmas Card (Live) and Flying Santa (Live) offer minimal design. On the other hand, you […]
Samsung has already launched its latest smartwatch, the Gear S3, in some of the important markets around the world including Canada, Europe, Korea, the US, and the UK. However, the company didn't release any information regarding its launch in the Indian market. Now, we've received a word that Samsung is planning to launch the Gear S3 […]
Soon after Samsung announced the Gear S3 smartwatch, Here confirmed that it's going to update its navigation app to provide more features to Gear S3 users. It has been three months since it made that promise and it's finally following through now. The new Here WeGo navigation app has been released for the Gear S3. […]
T-Mobile subscribers in the United States should keep an eye out today for notification which is going to inform them that an over-the-air update is available for their Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge. The carrier is finally rolling out the November security patch update for last year's flagship smartphones even though in just a […]
It has been over a month since Samsung issued the final recall for the Galaxy Note 7 and even though most customers have since returned their units, there are still those who are holding on to one. Samsung has been trying to get everyone to return their Galaxy Note 7, it has tried coaxing them […]
Samsung released a new update for Game Launcher last week and today the company has detailed what this update brings. It designed the app to provide a more user-friendly and fun gaming experience on its mobile devices. Game Launcher 2.0 brings a couple of new features as well as a new user interface. Game Discovery […]
Let's be honest. The Galaxy Note 7 was an absolute disaster for the company. Before the big release, the Note 7 was one of the most anticipated handsets of 2016. However, things went downhill pretty fast for Samsung. Following initial reports of overheating plus the subsequent recall and the arrival of the so called “safe units”, the […]
YouTuber Neil Potgieter, leaked out a video of the slick Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). The video starts out by showcasing the A5 (2017)'s AnTuTu benchmark score of 59598 and its 36th placing in the ranks. Next, he lists the specs which are shown clearly on the device itself through the benchmark. According to the leaked […]
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on ten light blur wallpapers. All images are available in a FHD resolution, which is a perfect fit for the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy Note 5 and other flagships, but they can, of course, be used on different smartphones too. If any of the following […]
Samsung is pushing forward with its 10nm FinFET technology for the upcoming Galaxy S8, but a new report out of Samsung's home country says the Korean giant may face a setback. According to The Korea Herald, the US-based Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (or KAIST, for short) is suing Samsung over FinFET patent […]