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6-20-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy J5, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy Alpha, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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
Dubious images of the Gear S3 leaked
The Gear S2 smartwatch was very well received and now we're looking forward to seeing what the company has in store for us next. There have been a few rumors and leaks about the Gear S3 but the latest seems rather dubious. A couple of images have leaked online claiming to offer us our first […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Gear 360 vs. LG 360 camera quality compared side by side
Samsung's first consumer grade 360-degree camera, the Gear 360, was unveiled along with the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. However, Samsung isn't the only brand to release a 360-degree camera. LG released its 360-degree camera which works with Android and iOS smartphones. Both the Gear 360 and the LG 360 Cam are very similar cameras, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung spending $6.8 billion to boost OLED display production ahead of iPhone release
There have been plenty of reports in the past stating that Samsung bagged a major order from Apple to supply OLED displays for the iPhone that will be released next year. Now, it is being reported that Samsung is planning to spend a considerable amount of capital to boost production capacity of OLED panels ahead of […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Note 7 model (SM-N930F) appears on Samsung’s website, could indicate non-edge variant
We've seen model number SM-N935G appear in an import listing to confirm that an edge variant of the Galaxy Note 7 exists, and its similarity to the Galaxy S7 edge model number (SM-G935) confirms that it is indeed an edge variant of the upcoming Galaxy Note. At the same time, however, we've seen model numbers that […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Verizon launches the Galaxy J3 V
Verizon launched the Galaxy J3 (2016) last month for $109.99 and now it has launched another variant of this handset. The Galaxy J3 V is available from Verizon starting today. There aren't that many differences between both handsets, only that it has 16GB of internal storage instead of 8GB and is available for purchase on Verizon's […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
First firmware for the Galaxy C5 is available online now
Samsung launched the Galaxy C5 in China about three weeks ago. It's from the company's new Galaxy C series of mid-range metal-clad handsets that will only be made available in China initially. Shipments of pre-ordered units begin today and now the very first firmware for the Galaxy C5 is available for download from our firmware […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Verizon Galaxy Note 5 customers, Write on PDF is available for your device; here’s how to get it
You're a Verizon USA Galaxy Note 5 customer who is unhappy with your Galaxy Note 5. The metal and glass design is just perfect, as is the S Pen, camera performance, Exynos 7420 octa-core processor (Samsung, Verizon customers would also LOVE the Exynos 8890 for the Galaxy Note 7 edge. Please?) and superb AMOLED display, but […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Exclusive: Samsung’s next smartwatch is codenamed Solis, runs Tizen
The Gear S2 is the closest the industry has gotten to a perfect smartwatch. Samsung took a fair amount of time developing the Gear S2, opting to make things as good as possible instead of rushing out the door yet another smartwatch to add to its repertoire. Well, the company isn't done yet – we […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung becomes No. 1 brand in Asia once again
Samsung has maintained its number one position among global brands in Asia for five years in a row. According to the Campaign Asia-Pacific 2016 Asia's Top 1000 Brands report, Samsung beat out other multinational firms like Apple, Nestle, and Panasonic. The Hong Kong-based market research publisher Campaign Asia-Pacific stated in its report, which was based on an annual […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s SmartCam HD Plus security camera gains cloud storage option
The biggest weakness of Samsung's SmartCam Plus HD Plus security camera got fixed yesterday as the company released an option to save video surveillance files to the cloud. Owners now have an option of subscribing to SmartCloud and save video files directly to cloud storage instead of relying on the SD card inside the camera. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung will not release 3D TVs in 2016
3D was the next big thing in the television industry a few years ago, and 3D TV became a whole new category. Now, 3D is just another feature with major brands including Samsung and Vizio pulling their 3D TVs out of the market. An anonymous source at Samsung has mentioned that the TVs released by the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Verizon releases June security patch for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+
Less than a week ago Verizon released the June security patch for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge. It's following up today with the same patch for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+ on its network. Verizon hasn't always been this quick in sending out updates but this time around it […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Latest Galaxy S7 update brings June security patch and camera fixes
Samsung is rolling out a new software update for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge in multiple regions across the globe. Word of the report first came in from the United Kingdom. It brings several camera fixes for the handsets as well as updates the device to the June security patch. That's an important […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Themes Thursday: 106 themes released in the Theme Store this week
Welcome back to this week's Themes Thursday! Samsung has released 106 themes this week for its Galaxy smartphones, and we've chosen four themes that we think you would like to install. The [PIXOME] With You In The Beach (Live) theme paints beach in unique color combination, while the [V] Camping theme has a clean interface. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung shows off its curved monitors at EA Play
Samsung has been making its presence felt in gaming circles this week. It was present at the E3 2016 convention to show off its mobile gaming and virtual reality efforts. The E3 convention is not open to the public so to bring fans into the action Electronic Arts has conducted its own convention, and Samsung made […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Tab 4 7.0 (2016) receives radio certification in South Korea
Earlier this month, an unidentified Samsung-branded tablet carrying the model number SM-T230NW appeared in a listing on India's import/export database, Zauba. At the time, it was unclear what this mystery device was or if it would ever see the light of day. However, an identical slate has today been granted radio certification in South Korea […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
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[Poll Results!] Do you think it’s a good idea for Samsung to switch from Android to Tizen?
It has been rumored multiple times that Samsung is eventually going to move away from Android and adopt Tizen as the primary platform for all of its devices. We're already seeing Tizen-powered wearable and Internet of Things devices but Samsung is sticking with Android for smartphones and tablets. Recent comments from a senior Samsung executive suggest […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
As with UHD TV, Samsung looks to herald upcoming UHD mobile standard with Tizen 3.0
HDTV was the standard for a long time, but 1080p smartphone displays (Full HD resolution) ushered in an era where consumers have expected their TVs to at least compete with, if not rival, their smartphone displays. Now, though, it appears as though an international alliance is all set to unveil a new mobile standard that […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Display leads global AMOLED sales in the first quarter of 2016
A new report from research firm IHS reveals that Samsung Display has led global AMOLED sales in the first quarter of 2016. Research shows that Samsung remained ahead of the competition in global sales of small and mid-sized Active Matrix Organic-Light Emitting Diode displays. In terms of sales, Samsung Display accounted for 30.6 percent of the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
