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Samsung starts supplying Tizen handsets to Russia’s biggest company
Samsung's Tizen platform appears to be performing quite nicely in Russia where handsets like the Samsung Z3 are actively being used by corporate customers as well as government bodies. Oil and gas giant Gazprom is one of the biggest state-owned companies in Russia and Samsung has now started supplying Tizen-powered smartphones to it. President Samsung […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung will resume sales of the Galaxy Note 7 on September 28
The Galaxy Note 7 recall debacle is gradually coming to an end for Samsung. In the coming week the company will start providing replacement inventory in key markets so that existing customers can turn in their Galaxy Note 7 units for new ones that have safe batteries. Once it's done replacing units, Samsung can get […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Gear Fit 2 review: A worthy upgrade over the Gear Fit
I am a fitness and activity tracking enthusiast, and I’ve used plenty of activity trackers ranging from something as basic as a Mi Band to high-end ones like the Fitbit Charge HR. I’ve used the Misfit Shine and Samsung’s own Gear Fit. I’ve also tried using smartwatches including the Gear S2, the Apple Watch, and […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro launches in India for Rs. 32,490
The Galaxy A9 Pro, Samsung's most feature-packed Galaxy A smartphone, has today launched in the Indian market. Priced at Rs. 32,490 (roughly $485), the Galaxy A9 Pro will go on sale in the country on September 26th in gold, black and white colors at online and offline stores. For those unaware, the Galaxy A9 Pro's highlight […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Themes Thursday: Here are this week’s three best themes
We're back with this week's Themes Thursday! If you don't know already, we showcase some of the best themes released each week in the Theme Store by Samsung. We have three themes for you this week, and all of them are pretty well-designed compared to most themes that came out this week. All the themes showcased […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung will replace the Galaxy Note 7 by September 21 in the United States
Samsung and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission have just formally announced their official recall of more than one million Galaxy Note 7 handsets in the United States following more than 90 reports of the new phablet exploding due to a faulty battery. Customers in the United States are entitled to a replacement or a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
2016 NBA Finals VR documentary is a great piece of exclusive content for the Gear VR
If you want to see the potential of virtual reality in sports I highly recommend that you watch the 2016 NBA Finals VR documentary which is available exclusively on the Samsung Gear VR headset. Titled Follow My Lead: The Story of the 2016 NBA Finals, the 25-minute documentary shows some of the best moments from […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung and the US government officially recall one million Galaxy Note 7’s
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has just issued an official recall of over one million Galaxy Note 7 smartphones amid more than 90 reports of handsets spontaneously exploding as a result of a faulty battery. “I am urging all consumers to take advantage of this recall right away,” CPSC chairman Elliot Kaye said at a dedicated press […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Oculus adds achievements to Gear VR games
Achievements are a great way to ensures that players don't give up on your game after some time. Players are awarded virtual trophies for completing challenges in the game and they can compete against their friends or with players across the globe to see who can master the game to bag the most trophies. This concept has […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
US consumer agency looking into reports of other Samsung handsets exploding
You have all heard by now that there's a battery cell issue with the Galaxy Note 7 which has forced Samsung to recall all units it has shipped since the phablet was released. There have been reports of some other Samsung handsets facing similar issues where the battery apparently overheated and burned the phone. A new report […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Focus is a new app that turns your phone into a productivity powerhouse
We exclusively reported four months ago that Samsung was developing a new BlackBerry Hub-like app called Samsung Focus which would integrate crucial functions like email, contacts, calendars and memos in one place to turn your handset into a productivity powerhouse so that you can get things done faster. We told you about the app's features […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
09-13-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy A3, Galaxy Tab S, Galaxy S7, 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 Galaxy J Max review: Not the calling tablet you were waiting for
Samsung introduced the Galaxy J Max in India a couple of weeks ago. It’s a lower mid-range device with a 7-inch display and LTE cellular connectivity. The company is marketing it as a large smartphone instead of a tablet. The company says that it's a device made for those who want the best of both […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung realizes loss as it dumps stake in Sharp
Samsung Electronics acquired a 3 percent stake in Sharp Corp of Japan for ¥10.3 billion ($101 million) back in 2013. It was even rumored at one point that Samsung was interested in actually acquiring Sharp but that didn't happen. Samsung has now sold its entire stake in Sharp and in doing so it has realized a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung may use a new ‘green battery icon’ to indicate ‘Safe’ Galaxy Note 7s
The whole ‘exploding Galaxy Note 7′ fiasco has caused a lot of harm to Samsung’s brand image all over the world as well as its stock price. We get to see at least one new case every day of an exploded Samsung smartphone. The company has recalled its latest high-end phablet in all the markets […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Despite troubling reports, Galaxy Note 7 owners are not refraining from using their devices
Samsung released the Galaxy Note 7 on August 19. The handset had received positive reviews and demand was high but it all went south in a couple of weeks. Samsung confirmed that there was a battery cell issue with the handset which is why it was recalling every single unit shipped since the release across […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung giving free Gear VR to Galaxy S7 edge customers in UK
If you are in the market for a new smartphone and happen to be based in the United Kingdom, Samsung wants you to pick up its 2016 flagship smartphone. Customers who pre-ordered the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge received a free Gear VR from Samsung and the company is now offering the refreshed Gear […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
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[Exclusive] Samsung Gear 360 Pro camera could be launched alongside the Galaxy S8, iOS support coming soon
Samsung showcased its first consumer-grade 360-degree camera, the Gear 360, at MWC 2016 along with the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. However, the camera was only recently released in a few markets around the world. Now, we've received information that the company is working on a new 360-degree camera. Dubbed Gear 360 Pro, the camera might […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: Architecture
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on seven architecture-inspired backgrounds. 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 images float your […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy A8 (2016) spotted on AnTuTu with 64GB storage
The first benchmark results of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) were spotted about a month ago and since then this handset has not only received its Bluetooth certification but it has also been spotted at the FCC. This means that it's only a matter of time before Samsung makes the Galaxy A8 (2016) official. Specifications […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
