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Samsung launches a new version of the Tizen Store in Indonesia
Although it hasn't launched a Tizen-powered smartphone in Indonesia, Samsung has today opened a new version of the Tizen Store that has been specifically created for the country. This leads us to believe that the Samsung Z2 will hit the shelves in the region a lot sooner than previously expected. Samsung has also expanded its in-app […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Korea is now allowing exchanged Galaxy Note 7s to be used on planes
Airlines and aviation regulators quickly started banning the use of the Galaxy Note 7 on planes once Samsung confirmed the battery cell defect and issued a recall. It made absolute sense since the handset was a fire hazard and you can't have that on a plane, particularly not in the cargo compartments. Now that Samsung is […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
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[Update: Sprint too!] Verizon is now selling the Galaxy Note 7 again
Despite previous rumors claiming that it wouldn't go back up for sale until late October, Verizon has today kicked off sales of the Galaxy Note 7 in the United States. The handset is listed as in stock on the carrier's website in all three colors — black, blue and silver — with no mention of […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Verizon’s latest Galaxy Note 7 update flashes a warning on unsafe handsets
Verizon is sending out a new software update for the Galaxy Note 7 today. Software version MMB29M.N930VVRS2APHE is a very important update for the Galaxy Note 7 as it adds the green battery indicator to Galaxy Note 7 units that have a safe battery to reassure users that the unit they have isn't going to explode […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s high-end flip phone rumored to feature Always On Display
We were the first to tell you a few months ago that Samsung is developing a new high-end flagship flip phone internally codenamed Veyron. Since then we've spotted the handset being imported into India for testing and have even seen some leaked images. Its specifications have also been leaked as well. There's now a new report […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
AT&T brings Wi-Fi calling to the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5
AT&T has started rolling out a new software update for the Galaxy S6, the Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5. The latest update for these devices brings support for AT&T Wi-Fi calling, Advanced Messaging and it also features the latest September security update. It's interesting to see that AT&T has rolled out the September […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Verizon releases Marshmallow for the Galaxy Tab S
About a month ago it was reported that Samsung might not release Marshmallow for the original Galaxy Tab S but we later picked up on a user manual which confirmed that Android 6.0 would be coming to this tablet in the near future. The update was later released for this tablet in Germany. Verizon today […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Note 7 exchange units now in the US, total 500,000
Unless you've been living under a rock the last few weeks, you're aware of the worldwide Galaxy Note 7 recall that Samsung has made, telling consumers to power down their devices and turn them in due to explosions from Galaxy Note 7s across the globe. It's likely the case that, as you read this news article, […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Pay gets iris scanning support in new update
Samsung is rolling out a new update for Samsung Pay today. The Samsung Pay app version 2.3 has been released and it brings a couple of new features included but not limited to support for iris scanning. It will enable users to take advantage of the iris scanner when they are prompted for authentication, however, this […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Analysts now expect Galaxy Note 7 sales to lag behind the Galaxy Note 5
When the Galaxy Note 7 was announced next month it felt like Samsung had another winner on its hands. The device received amazing reviews at launch and it was quickly painted to be the handset to beat in 2016. It all turned upside down when Samsung confirmed a battery cell issue, halted sales and issued […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Review: How is it using the Galaxy S6 edge more than a year later?
2015 saw a drastic change in Samsung's vision for its smartphones. The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge brought the company's flagship lineup into the big league in terms of design; Samsung did away with the plastic bodies and substituted them with one that incorporates glass and metal for an extremely premium look and feel. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung opens up its Hybrid broadcast broadband TV media player to third-party developers
Samsung today announced that its Hybrid broadcast broadband TV media player is now going to be open source. Third-party developers will be able to find it on open source developer community github by simply searching for HbbPlayer. This move enables broadcasters and app developers who are creating HbbTV apps to test and validate them on […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Daily Deal: Gear Fit 2 price reduced by Amazon
If you're in the market for a fitness and activity tracker then you should really check out the Gear Fit 2. We recently published our review of the Gear Fit 2 and found it to be a robust wearable device with some great features. The device normally sells for $179.99 but Amazon has reduced the price slightly so you have the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
09-20-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy Tab S, 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
Android 7.0 is being tested on the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge
In the midst of all the bad press happening around Samsung's exploding Galaxy Note 7s, there's some good news for Samsung fans. The company seems to be testing Android 7.0 on the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge. We've spotted some Geekbench test results revealing that Samsung has been testing Android Nougat on the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Market insiders suggest reliance on affiliates caused Samsung SDI to slack off on Note 7 batteries
Samsung's battery-making division is now widely believed to be responsible for supplying unsafe batteries for the Galaxy Note 7 even though the company hasn't officially confirmed that. It's now exclusively sourcing Note 7 batteries from China's ATL which was previously only responsible for 30 percent of the supply for the company's latest flagship while Samsung SDI […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
St. Petersburg Fire Rescue finds no link between Galaxy Note 7 and Jeep explosion
Finally, a bit of good news for Samsung. St. Petersburg Fire Rescue have today announced that they were unable to determine whether a faulty Galaxy Note 7 left plugged into the cigarette lighter socket of a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee was the exact cause of the fire that destroyed the vehicle. The owner of the […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Google has granted a special exception to Samsung for the new Note 7’s green battery icon
Now that the Galaxy Note 7 replacement program is well and truly underway, Samsung has detailed how you will be able to identify new units which feature safe batteries. The new Galaxy Note 7 units have a green battery icon that's displayed in three separate locations which quickly lets the user know that they have […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung will start its Galaxy Note 7 replacement program in Australia tomorrow
Samsung has announced that it will start its replacement program for the Galaxy Note 7 in Australia tomorrow. This news comes more than two weeks after the manufacturer issued a global recall of the handset following reports of units spontaneously bursting into flames while on charge. To coincide with the launch of the exchange program, […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Note 7 sales in the US may not resume before October 21
If a new report is to be believed, it may take more than a month for Samsung to resume sales of the Galaxy Note 7 in the United States. The company suspended sales of this handset across the globe on the day it confirmed that there was a battery cell issue and that it was […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
