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Seven subtle improvements Samsung introduced with the Galaxy Note 7
The Galaxy Note 7 is as close to a Galaxy S device as it gets when it comes to hardware specifications and design. When the Galaxy Note 7 was announced earlier this month, many said that it's just a Galaxy S7 edge with an S Pen. However, as always, Samsung has introduced various subtle improvements with […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Reasons to upgrade from the Galaxy Note 4 to the Galaxy Note 7
The Galaxy Note 4 is a special device. It was a flagship full of problems, like laggy software and a horrendous lack of support from Samsung, but it is also unique for the fact that it was the last true Note flagship to offer features like a large and removable battery, a microSD slot, and an IR […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
The QuadRooter vulnerability has affected over 900M Android devices, including the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
It has been revealed today that the QuadRooter exploit has affected over 900 million Android devices with Qualcomm chipsets, including the US variant of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. For those unaware, QuadRooter is a set of four vulnerabilities, which each provide a different path for an attacker to gain root access to a handset through […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Display dominating the mobile OLED industry with 99% marketshare
Several manufacturers have switched to OLED displays given the kind of benefits they offer compared to standard LCD panels. This has led to a massive surge in shipments, mostly for Samsung, which reportedly controls about 99% of the global smartphone OLED market. The information was provided by research firm IHS. The company saw a record […]
- By Valerie R.
- 8 years ago
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[Poll] What is your favorite Galaxy Note 7 feature?
The Galaxy Note 7 is not just a refinement of everything Samsung introduced with the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. Samsung's newest flagship also brings new features to the table; the iris scanner and USB Type-C port are something new for the company's entire smartphone lineup, and things like water resistance and a dual-edge screen are […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
8-8-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy S5, Galaxy Tab S2, 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
Make a payment using Samsung Pay on the Galaxy S7 edge or Galaxy Note 7 to receive a free $20 gift card
Samsung has just kicked off a new promotion for its mobile payment platform as part of its newly-established Rewards scheme. Unfortunately, this deal is exclusively aimed at Galaxy S7 edge and Galaxy Note 7 owners, so if you own a Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge or Galaxy S7, you won't be credited even if you […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Always On Display on the Galaxy Note 7 supports third-party app notifications
Samsung usually introduces new features with Galaxy S smartphones and then refines them on Galaxy Note smartphones. One such feature is the Always On Display mode that was introduced with the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. Now, Samsung has released an improved version of the feature with the Galaxy Note 7. The Galaxy Note 7 comes […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
It’s unlikely that Samsung will launch Project Valley this year
Last year, we exclusively reported that Samsung was developing a foldable smartphone that had been internally codenamed Project Valley. Shortly after, a report was published claiming that the handset would hit the shelves towards the end of this year. However, it doesn't look like that's going to be the case as Samsung Mobile chief D.J. […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Z2 to launch in India on August 11 for Rs. 4,499
Samsung has been working on its third Tizen-powered smartphone for a little over a year now. We first caught wind of the Samsung Z2 when it surfaced in a series of leaked pictures back in July 2015, then just five days ago another set of images of the handset were captured at the South Korean company's Galaxy […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung wants you to know that Olympians are really digging the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Olympic Games Limited Edition
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S7 edge Olympic Games Limited Edition handset a few weeks ago. It created this handset to commemorate the Rio 2016 Olympics in Brazil. It's the same Galaxy S7 edge but with some cosmetic changes that are in line with the Olympic spirit. The company also announced recently that it has gifted 12,500 […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Pay vulnerability enables hackers to steal credit cards wirelessly
A vulnerability has been discovered in Samsung Pay which can be exploited by a hacker to wirelessly steal credit cards. The way Samsung Pay secures transactions involves translating credit card data into tokens so that card numbers can't be stolen from the device. However, security researcher Salvador Mendoza discovered that those tokens aren't as secure […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (2016) possibly in the pipeline
Samsung appears to be working on yet another mid-range handset. It has nearly been two years since the Galaxy Grand Prime was launched and it appears that the handset might be up for a refresh. The original Galaxy Grand Prime bearing model number SM-G531 had a 5-inch qHD (540×960) display, a quad-core 1.2GHz processor with 1GB of […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung delays Gear IconX release in the US
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 7 last week and it also confirmed that day when the Gear IconX activity tracking earbuds will be released in the United States. They have already been released in a handful of other markets and customers in the US have been waiting to find out when they will be able […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Studio now open in Olympic Park for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio
Samsung has opened the doors to the Galaxy Studio in Olympic Park for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. The studio is open to everybody who is interested in Samsung's latest products and technologies, like the new Samsung 4D kayaking VR experience. The company has also launched a Galaxy S7 Rental program which allows visitors […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung may stop making flat Galaxy S handsets in the future
Samsung shook up its Galaxy S series with the Galaxy S6 last year as it introduced two models of the same flagship, one with a flat display and the other with a dual-edge curved display. Even Samsung wasn't expecting that the latter would prove to be more popular even though it was priced higher so […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy On7 (2016) spotted on Geekbench with Exynos 7870 processor and 3GB RAM, may even have a fingerprint sensor
The Galaxy On7 (2016) is currently in the pipeline and previous benchmark results have shown that at least one variant of this handset is going to feature a 2GHz Snapdragon 625 processor with 3GB RAM, 13-megapixel rear and 8-megapixel front camera, a 4.8-inch Full HD display as well as 16GB of expandable storage. The SM-G610F – […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung will rely on meaningful innovations to corner the smartphone market
The Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge have helped Samsung regain a strong footing in the global smartphone market and the company certainly wants the momentum to continue. It's now working to corner the smartphone market in advance by relying on meaningful innovation for the Galaxy ecosystem that speaks to consumers. The idea is […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Did Samsung just file a patent with images of the Apple Watch?
Samsung is often accused of copying Apple, that accusation is also the basis of a very long legal battle between the two companies, which is why it's very surprising to see that Samsung would file a patent with some very familiar looking images. Its patent details swapping mechanisms for smartwatch bands and features design drawings […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Christoph Waltz stars in Samsung’s latest ad for the Galaxy Note 7
Samsung has been bringing in some big celebrities to hawk its products in ads , we've already seen the likes of Wesley Snipes, Lil Wayne, James Harden and William H. Macy appear in an ad. Even Lil Wayne appeared in a few to show off the Galaxy S7's water resistance. It has gone all out for the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
