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Samsung announces the Gear Fit 2 with inbuilt GPS tracking
Images of Samsung's upcoming fitness tracking device were leaked last month, and we exclusively revealed its specifications earlier this week. Today, Samsung has unveiled the Gear Fit 2, which comes with better activity tracking and a trendier design compared to the original Gear Fit. Samsung has equipped the Gear Fit 2 with a GPS chip so that it can track your runs and bicycle […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung Gear IconX activity tracking wireless earphones announced
Along with the Gear Fit 2, Samsung has also unveiled its first wireless earphones with built-in activity tracking mechanism, the Gear Icon X. These cord-free earbuds are lightweight, and Samsung claims that they provide a perfect fit with three different sizes of ear tips and wingtips. The Gear IconX can be a standalone music player with 4GB of internal […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung believes design patents are overvauled when damages are awarded
Two months ago the United States Supreme Court confirmed that it will review the patent infringement matter between Samsung and Apple. This is the first time in over a 100 years that it has taken up a lawsuit related to design patents. Samsung submitted its opening brief before the Supreme Court today, arguing that design patents […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Themes Thursday: A whopping 123 themes released this week in Samsung’s Theme Store
Samsung has released a whopping 123 themes this week, and we're here with some of the most attractive ones. Welcome back to Themes Thursday! Plenty of themes were released this week with Material design guidelines including [Kendi], Bora UI, and Noir UI themes. However, Material X is our favorite theme for this week, and the Material […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
How to adjust color saturation levels on the Galaxy S7
There's no denying the fact that the Galaxy S7 features one of the clearest, most vibrant displays on the market, but its over-saturated color palette almost certainly isn't for everyone. That's why Samsung has provided users with the facility to alter the screen settings to obtain a more natural color accuracy. It's extremely easy to […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
6-2-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy Note Edge, Galaxy Core Prime, 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 Pay launched in Spain
Samsung has announced that its mobile payments service has been launched in Spain today, pointing out that Spain is the first country in Europe where Samsung Pay has been introduced so far. Samsung Pay was first launched in South Korea and later in the United States. A couple of months ago the service also went live […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Rumor: Galaxy Note 7 edge to feature dual lens camera
The next Galaxy's moniker has been settled, with the most recent information pointing to “Galaxy Note 7 edge” as Samsung's next big thing for the smartphone market. We've seen Samsung's trademark filings for Galaxy Iris and Galaxy Eyeprint in the European Union, Korea, and the US, we're well on our way to seeing an iris scanner […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
How to activate Silent Mode on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
Believe it or not, one of the most popular questions we get asked over on Facebook and Twitter is something along the lines of: “How do I put my Galaxy S7 in Silent Mode?” The physical volume controls located on the left-hand side of the handset only cycle down to Vibrate, so if you want […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Note 5 named as America’s favorite smartphone
The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) has awarded the Galaxy Note 5 with the title of America's favorite smartphone. The handset earned a whopping satisfaction rating of 86/100 in the nationwide poll, beating the iPhone 6s Plus by just one point. The Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 4 ranked in joint third place with […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung readying Jaybird contender by the name of Level Active
Evidence is mounting that Samsung is getting ready to launch a new member of its Level headset and speaker family. The Level Active has surfaced at several certification authorities, revealing model number and images for us to enjoy. At the Bluetooth SIG, a new accessory with model number EO-BG930 recently surfaced, and some further digging reveals that […]
- By Michel G.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 flip phone with 3.8-inch screen under testing
Samsung isn't done with flip phones, as the company is testing a new smartphone with the classic (and outdated) form factor. A Samsung SM-G1600 can be seen on the import tracking site Zauba, with a screen size of 3.8 inches. That's the same as the Galaxy Folder's display, making it a surefire hint that we're […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Bust a move with Just Dance Now on your Samsung smart TV
Samsung announced today that the popular game Just Dance Now has been released on its 2015 and 2016 smart TVs globally. The mobile version of Just Dance Now is accessible via the Smart Hub through which players can quickly and easily connect to the game. Connecting through Smart Hub also lets users access the game's […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Verizon finally rolls out Marshmallow update for the Galaxy Note 4
Following a successful rollout for the Galaxy Tab S2 earlier today, Verizon is now in the midst of pushing out the long-awaited Marshmallow update to all its carrier-branded models of the Galaxy Note 4 in the United States. The upgrade, which carries the firmware number: N910VVRU2CPD1, bundles all of the standard functionality you'd expect to […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Father’s Day: Verizon giving away Samsung Smart TVs with Galaxy flagships
Just as Samsung announced the Gear VR promo for all new buyers of the Galaxy S7, S7 edge and beyond, Verizon has uncovered a similar promotion. In addition to joining Samsung's Gear VR promo the carrier will also offer Samsung Smart TVs (up to 50-inches in size) for buyers of the Galaxy S7, S7 edge and […]
- By Valerie R.
- 8 years ago
KFC now accepting Samsung Pay in the U.S.
Kentucky Fried Chicken or simply known as KFC has now announced its partnership with Google and Samsung to bring Android Pay and Samsung Pay to its restaurants across the U.S. The chain now joins popular outlets like McDonald's and Macy's in bringing wireless payments to their customers. Of course, users have more of an incentive […]
- By Valerie R.
- 8 years ago
The flagship treatment: 7 reasons the Galaxy S7 Active should have a worldwide release
The Galaxy S7 Active has an announcement date set for June 10th, and I've already said in another place that I'd like to see some changes to the upcoming Active handset as opposed to its 2015 counterpart (the Galaxy S6 Active). While that piece dealt with some additional things I'd like to see Samsung implement into the S7 Active, […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: Roads
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on five road-themed backgrounds. All images are available in a QHD 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
Samsung offering free Gear VR with new Galaxy smartphone purchase for Father’s Day
Samsung has handed out quite a few free Gear VR units this year. Everybody who pre-ordered the Galaxy S7 or the Galaxy S7 edge got one for free. The company has also launched multiple promotions through which it has sent out the handset at no additional charge. One such promotion has gone live today – […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung launches five new startups
Earlier this year Samsung showcased its Creative Lab (C-Lab) projects for the first time ever. The Creative Lab is Samsung's innovation program which enables company employees to develop their own business ideas. Samsung showcased three additional C-Lab projects at South by Southwest 2016 a few months ago. Today the company has announced that 18 employees from a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
