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Health Canada expands its recall of the Galaxy Note 7 to 17,000 additional handsets
Health Canada, the region's consumer safety agency, has extended its recall of the Galaxy Note 7 to an additional 17,000 handsets. The body has revealed that a total of 39,000 devices have been sold or distributed in Canada to date, of which 22,000 were included in the first recall. It's believed that the majority of the units […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Exclusive: Galaxy Tab S3 WiFi and LTE (SM-T820, SM-T825) to launch in Q1 2017
The Galaxy Tab S3 was rumored for a September 1st launch as well as IFA 2016, but the new tablet collection has yet to appear. That's because Samsung has had other plans in store. To that end, we're back with an exclusive. We can now confirm that the Galaxy Tab S3 bearing model numbers SM-T820 and […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Themes Thursday: Here are some good themes out of 101 released this week
Welcome back to Themes Thursday! This is where we showcase the best themes released each week for Samsung smartphones. Samsung has released 101 themes in the Theme Store over the past one week, and we've found six themes that you might be interested in. As usual, themes designed by Kendi and MINU have managed to grab […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
The Galaxy Note 7 crisis might actually have a negative impact on South Korea’s economy
Samsung Group is one of the largest and most powerful conglomerates in South Korea so you can imagine that its performance contributes quite a bit to the overall outlook of the country's economy. Samsung recently announced the demise of its Galaxy Note 7 flagship. It finally decided to put an end to this crisis because the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Hedge fund pushing for Samsung’s split not deterred by Galaxy Note 7 debacle
Last week, major New York-based hedge fund Elliott Associates publicly came out with a proposal that it wants Samsung Electronics to be split up into separate holding and operating companies and that a one-time dividend amounting to $27 billion should also be paid to shareholders. Elliott happens to own 0.62 percent of the behemoth that is […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Grand Prime+ surfaces on the official AnTuTu benchmark database
Earlier today, an unannounced Samsung smartphone bearing the model number SM-G532F was spotted on the official AnTuTu benchmark database. The handset, which is believed to be the upcoming Galaxy Grand Prime+, has been in the press a lot over the course of the past few weeks, most recently when three different region-specific variants surfaced in […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Temple Run 2 launches on the Tizen Store
Popular endless runner game Temple Run 2 is now available to download from the Tizen Store. Granted, this may not seem like a big deal to owners of an Android-powered Galaxy smartphone as the title has been listed on the Play Store for the past three years, but it's something I'm sure customers in possession of […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Daily Deal: You can currently pick up a Galaxy S7 edge S View Flip Cover for $18.90
Now that Samsung's announced that it's putting an end to production of the Galaxy Note 7 and the CPSC has issued a second official recall of the handset, many customers are taking advantage of the South Korean company's scheme to pick up a Galaxy S7 edge as a replacement. The likelihood is that if you're getting your hands on a shiny new […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
A notification LED has finally made its way to non-flagship Samsung smartphones
Samsung's budget and mid-range smartphones have slowly but surely been getting better in terms of the features and value they offer, but the company has continued to leave a few basic yet important features out of its phones. One of these basic features is a notification LED. We have lamented its absence on even the costliest non-flagship […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung to compensate consumers who pre-ordered the Galaxy Note 7 in Thailand
Samsung has announced that it will compensate anyone in Thailand who preordered the Galaxy Note 7 or paid a deposit for the smartphone. The company announced yesterday that it would offer a “goodwill gift” and discounts on other high-end Samsung devices. Samsung will offer customers who preordered the Galaxy Note 7 a discount voucher of […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
10-13-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy A3, Galaxy Grand Prime, Galaxy S6, 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
Here’s what Samsung is offering to motivate you to return the Galaxy Note 7
Now that Samsung has discontinued the Galaxy Note 7 it needs to get all of the units off the street, so to speak. It urging those who picked one up to return their Galaxy Note 7 for an exchange or a refund. Samsung will be providing some financial incentives to motivate customers and as an apology […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Mobile chief DJ Koh wants to rebuild consumer trust after the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco
Samsung Mobile chief DJ Koh has been under immense pressure following the whole Galaxy Note 7 fiasco. He has now vowed, at any cost, to find the exact cause of fire and explosions in the smartphone to restore consumers' trust so that they can use the company's products without any safety concerns in the future. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
The CPSC has issued a second official recall of the Galaxy Note 7
A mere two days after Samsung announced that it would permanently halt production of the Galaxy Note 7 following several reports surfacing online of alleged ‘safe' replacement models catching fire, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has now issued a second official recall of the handset in the United States. “Samsung has received 96 reports of […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Standard & Poor’s doesn’t see the Galaxy Note 7 having a big impact on Samsung’s ratings
Global ratings agency Standard & Poor's has said that it doesn't see the Galaxy Note 7 having a big impact on Samsung's ratings. It has said today that the global recall and discontinuation of the Galaxy Note 7 is not going to affect its ratings for Samsung Electronics. Standard & Poor's is considered one of the world's leading […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
New Zealand Post is refusing packages containing the Galaxy Note 7
Following in the footsteps of Royal Mail, New Zealand Post has warned customers not to post or courier transport Galaxy Note 7 smartphones back to Samsung because of the safety risk they pose. Instead, it's instructing owners to return their handset to the retailer they purchased it from in person. NZ Post, operator of New Zealand's main postal […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung is offering financial incentives to Galaxy Note 7 owners in South Korea
We've already reported that South Korean operators are hoping to have all Galaxy Note 7 exchanges and refunds wrapped up by the end of the year, but it goes without saying that there are going to be a small amount of customers who don't want to give up their beloved handset. To make it a […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
South Korean carriers hope to have Galaxy Note 7 exchanges wrapped up by the end of 2016
Local carriers in South Korea have revealed that they hope to have exchanges and refunds of the Galaxy Note 7 wrapped up before the end of the year. This news comes just two days after Samsung announced that it would put an end to production of the handset amid reports of replacement models catching fire. Similar […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung details Galaxy Note 7 return process for customers in Canada
If you're a Galaxy Note 7 user living in Canada and you're scrambling to find out what to do with your Galaxy Note 7, look no further. Samsung Electronics Canada confirmed the stoppage of sales of the Note 7 and also announced plans for what current consumers should do with their devices. “The team has […]
- By Salvatore F.
- 8 years ago
FedEx and UPS will only ship Galaxy Note 7 returns under strict conditions
Samsung has killed the Galaxy Note 7 and has urged all users to return the handset to get an exchange or a refund. However, shipping companies are understandably very concerned about carrying a device that has been recalled twice due to a lithium battery failure. FedEx, UPS and the United States Postal Service have all confirmed […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
