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Samsung starts handing out replacement Galaxy Note 7 inventory in the UK
Samsung has already started shipping replacement inventory of the Galaxy Note 7 in South Korea while some of its retail and carrier partners have also followed through in the United States even though the official date is September 21. Today, the company has officially started handing out safe Galaxy Note 7 units with batteries that […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung blames external heat for Galaxy Note 7 fire in China
When the Galaxy Note 7 recall was confirmed a couple of weeks ago, Samsung said that customers in China were not affected by the recall as the handsets sold there featured a battery from Amperex Technology Limited which is now the primary battery supplier for the Galaxy Note 7. The first reports of a Galaxy Note […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung details how you can identify the new Galaxy Note 7
Samsung has finally started replacing Galaxy Note 7 units that have faulty batteries with those that don't. There's nothing different about the new stock other than the battery which is now being sourced from a different supplier. Samsung has now detailed the steps through which you can identify the “New Galaxy Note 7.” As previously […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
09-19-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy A5, Galaxy J1, Galaxy A8, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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
Samsung launches the Galaxy J7 Prime and the Galaxy J5 Prime in India
Samsung has announced two new smartphones today for the Indian market, the Galaxy J7 Prime and the Galaxy J5 Prime. The Galaxy J7 Prime was recently introduced in Vietnam, and its Indian pricing was leaked last week. The Galaxy J5 Prime, however, is a brand new device. Both these devices feature metal unibodies, fingerprint sensors, and the new […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
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[Poll Results!] Do you use wireless charging on your Samsung handset?
Wireless charging has been a standard feature on all Samsung flagship handsets over the last couple of years but since the company doesn't ship a wireless charger with the handset, customers have to spend more in order to take advantage of this feature. That being said, it's unlikely that everybody buys a wireless charging or […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Z2 receives DG SDPPI certification in Indonesia
Following a successful launch in India and South Africa, the Tizen-powered Samsung Z2 has now received certification from the Directorate General of Resources and Equipment of Post and Information (DG SDPPI) in Indonesia. For those unaware of the DG SDPPI, it's essentially the Indonesia's answer to the FCC. It conducts the final batch of tests, […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s flagship flip phone poses yet again in leaked pictures
We exclusively reported about three months ago that Samsung has a flagship flip phone in the pipeline codenamed Veyron. The company recently launched its Galaxy Folder 2 entry-level clamshell handset and now it appears to be set to launch this high-end model. Some images of this handset were leaked online two days ago and we're now […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
It’s now illegal to use the Galaxy Note 7 on an airplane
You might have read about the advisory that the US Federal Aviation Administration sent out warning passengers not to use the Galaxy Note 7 on an airplane, the one that wiped over $10 billion from Samsung's market value. That advisory was issued before Samsung and the US government formally recalled more than one million Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s mid-range SM-G5510 smartphone gets TENAA certification
We first reported last month that Samsung is working on a new mid-range handset bearing model number SM-G5510. It appears to be a successor of the Galaxy Grand On (SM-G5500) with specifications that include a 5-inch HD display, Snapdragon 425 processor with 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage as well as a 12-megapixel rear and 5-megapixel […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Customers in the US are unable to exchange Galaxy Note 7 units purchased from Samsung.com
If you're in the United States and you purchased your Galaxy Note 7 from a retailer or carrier then it's very easy to exchange your unit for a new one. The company has already provided replacement inventory and retailers are handing them out to customers who have turned in their handsets for a replacement. However, it's not […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung launches the Galaxy Note 7 exchange program in South Korea
17 days ago, Samsung announced that it would issue a global recall of the Galaxy Note 7 following reports of handsets catching fire while on charge. The firm has today made good on its promise as it has kicked off its exchange program in South Korea. To receive a replacement device, KT and SK Telecom customers […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung reportedly rushed the Galaxy Note 7 to beat the iPhone 7
The Galaxy Note 7's battery woes are well documented. It's expected that Samsung will spend as much as $1 billion trying to clear up this mess and now that it has finally started sending out replacement inventory we can try to find out why all of this happened in the first place. A new report suggests […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung to launch the Galaxy J7 Prime in India later today
Samsung is holding a press event in Gurgaon, India later today. The firm is expected to use the conference as an opportunity to launch its souped-up variant of the Galaxy J7 (2016) in the region following its successful release in Vietnam a little over three weeks ago. The Galaxy J7 Prime will be sold alongside the […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Safe Galaxy Note 7 units are already making their way to customers in the US
Samsung confirmed earlier this month that it's going to voluntarily replace all Galaxy Note 7 units shipped since the device was released on August 19. It's now urging people to take part in its replacement program for the new flagship smartphone. The company recently confirmed that it's going to send out replacement stock of safe […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Florida man sues Samsung after his Galaxy Note 7 allegedly explodes in his pocket
When Samsung announced an official recall of the Galaxy Note 7 in the United States it confirmed to having received reports of more than 90 Galaxy Note 7 handsets burning up due to the battery cell issue. Prior to the recall announcement no lawsuits had been filed but a Florida man has now filed what appears […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung sells shares in four companies to free up cash
Samsung has revealed that it has sold shares in four technology companies to free up cash. It has sold shares in Dutch chip-equipment supplier ASML, Seagate, Sharp and Rambus. A spokeswoman for the company confirmed to Reuters that the total proceeds from this sale amount to $888.85 million. The spokeswoman did not reveal precisely when […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Live images of the Samsung SM-W2017 high-end flip phone spotted
Samsung recently announced the Galaxy Folder 2 entry-level clamshell smartphone in China. However, the company is also working on a high-end flip phone codenamed ‘Veyron‘, which we exclusively reported about three months ago. Now, live images of the device have been leaked. The SM-W2017, which succeeds the SM-W2016, reportedly features a 4.2-inch Super AMOLED display, a […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
The Samsung+ application can now tell you if your Galaxy Note 7 needs to be replaced
Earlier this week, Samsung added a page to its official website that enables Galaxy Note 7 owners to determine if their specific handset is subject to the recall by looking at the code etched on the bottom of the back of the device, then plugging it into a box on the page. Now, however, the South Korean company has […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy A3 (2017) heads to India for testing
We exclusively reported last month that Samsung is now working on the 2017 iteration of the Galaxy A3, the Galaxy A5 and the Galaxy A7. Some specs of these handsets have already been leaked, particularly those of the Galaxy A3 (2017) which was recently spotted on GFXBench. The handset has now been spotted on an import tracker […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
