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Samsung releases HDR+ update for 2016 SUHD TVs
Samsung today announced that it's releasing an HDR+ firmware update for all 2016 SUHD TVs. According to Samsung, this firmware update has been designed to enhance High Dynamic Range quality to its highest picture quality capacity even if the content source isn't in HDR format. Samsung's 2016 SUHD TVs already have support for HDR, the technology […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Rogers latest update brings Wi-Fi Calling to the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
Canada's largest wireless carrier, Rogers, has today started distributing a rather nifty update for its carrier-branded variants of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. The upgrade, which weighs in at approximately 260MB, bundles support for Android's integrated Wi-Fi Calling functionality, in addition to a host of miscellaneous big fixes, stability improvements, and speed optimizations. For those unaware […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Set of 2 Samsung earphones available for 71 percent off via SamMobile Shop
You can pick up a set of two pairs of Samsung's comfortable and robust EG920 earphones for 71 percent off via the SamMobile Shop. The EG920 earphones are ultra lightweight, compact and made from high-quality materials. They also feature a built-in microphone so you can use them to take calls as well. The tangle-resistant cable […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Display reportedly stops producing transparent OLEDs
Samsung unveiled the industry's first transparent OLED display last year, it was a proof of concept from Samsung which demonstrated how these advanced commercial OLED displays could be used in retail environments. It initially said that the transparent OLEDs will start shipping in Q2 and earlier this year the company announced that its first customer for […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Olixar’s Ultra-Thin case for the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is already shipping
Samsung is yet to unveil its next Galaxy Note device, but accessories intended for the Galaxy Note 7 have already started showing up on various online retailers. After the device went up for pre-order in Dubai, Olixar's Ultra-Thin case for the Galaxy Note 7 has started shipping. The Olixar Ultra-Thin case for the Galaxy Note […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung launches Evo Plus 256GB microSD cards in India
Samsung has launched the 256GB storage variant of its Evo Plus microSD card in India. Priced at INR 11,999, the microSD card slot utilizes the South Korean electronics giant's advanced V-NAND technology to offer read speeds of up to 95MB/s and write speeds of up to 90MB/s. It is currently available in the country through Flipkart, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
7-26-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy Grand Prime, Galaxy J1, 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 wants to set up a Tizen Academy in Telangana, India
Samsung's first commercially available Tizen smartphone, the Samsung Z1, was quite successful in India. Now, Samsung wants to set up a Tizen Academy in the Telangana state of India. After the success of Samsung's first Tizen skilling program in India, the smartphone giant wants to utilize talent from Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK) […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s Project Dream is the Galaxy S8 with a 4K VR-ready display
Samsung fans might be focused on the Galaxy Note 7 right now but once this flagship is unveiled on August 2 they will start to think about the Galaxy S8 which won't arrive until early next year. There have been some rumors about this handset already and the latest out of China suggest that the Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung will offer VR experiences, VIP access, giveaways and more at Lollapalooza
Samsung is returning to the Lollapalooza music festival in a big way. Throughout the four-day weekend, it's going to offer virtual reality experiences, the opportunity to get VIP access to The Galaxy Lounge and much more. Samsung is also going to offer a limited quantity of its Gear 360 virtual reality camera exclusively on-site at Lollapalooza […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Back to the horizon: Samsung’s Over the Horizon theme needs to get better with the Galaxy Note 7
I love Samsung's Over the Horizon brand theme. Actually, I loved Samsung's Over the Horizon brand theme. I don't love it anymore. In fact, I don't even like it anymore. The fully orchestrated classical version of the theme that debuted with the Galaxy S5 (or was it the S4?) was my favorite. For the Galaxy S6 edge, Samsung gave the theme […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
The Galaxy Note 7 is already breaking and setting records – and it hasn’t even been announced yet
Usually, when one discusses breaking and settings records, it's done with the assumption that the item, product, and even person (in the case of sports records, for example) exists. Some would say that the Galaxy Note 7 doesn't exist yet, but this claim would come from a very naïve perspective that doesn't consider that phones can only have […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge Lens Cover review
Samsung’s smartphones have always been one of the best when it comes to camera quality, and the company’s focus on imaging has increased even more starting with the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. The company made meaningful changes to the camera. The resolution was dropped from 16 megapixels to 12 megapixels, but the pixel size has been […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s new Gear VR headset listed for €90
We reported three weeks ago on a possible new Gear VR headset from Samsung bearing model number SM-R323. The first Gear VR Innovator Edition had model number SM-R320 and the Consumer Edition had model number SM-R321. It doesn't take a genius to put the pieces together and come to the conclusion that the SM-R323 is […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung takes the wraps off the Galaxy J2 Pro with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage
Two weeks ago, Samsung took the wraps off the latest iteration in its Galaxy J lineup, the Galaxy J2 (2016). Unfortunately, it doesn't appear to have caught on quite as well as the firm would have hoped. As mentioned in our review, the handset carries a price tag of Rs. 9,750 ($144), but, much to our […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s latest video shows “Mount Everest in the eyes of the Galaxy S7 & Gear 360”
Yesterday evening, Samsung took to its official Newsroom YouTube channel to share a short 360-degree video that was shot on the Galaxy S7 and Gear 360 documenting Korean climber and explorer Young-Ho Heo's experiences on his most recent visit to Mount Everest. The 4K footage is truly breathtaking and really highlights the beauty of one of […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung announces the Galaxy Tab J in Taiwan
Samsung has today announced a new entry-level tablet in Taiwan. The Galaxy Tab J has been designed with the intention of being an extension to a user's smartphone. When embarking on a long journey, users can pop the SIM out of their phone and insert it into the slate; giving them the facility to not only use 4G services while […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung will start selling dual-lens camera modules to Chinese partners soon
It was rumored last month that Samsung could soon start selling dual-lens camera modules to Chinese OEMs like Xiaomi and LeEco. Samsung Electro-Mechanics is already supplying Xiaomi with single-lens camera modules so it won't be surprising to see the two take their relationship further. It has now confirmed that dual-lens camera modules will be sold […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
More images of the Galaxy Note 7’s iris scanner setup leaked
There have been countless leaks which confirm that the Galaxy Note 7 is going to feature an iris scanner. We've even seen a video of the iris scanner in action recently so it's not like this feature will come as a surprise when Samsung unveils its new flagship handset on August 2. More images of […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung patents new wireless charger designs
A recently discovered patent filing from Samsung shows that the company has been working on new wireless charger designs. Samsung has illustrated three stylish wireless chargers in its patents and the illustrations suggest that they will look much better than the company's current flat and disc-like wireless chargers. All three designs are taller which means they […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
