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Samsung and Warner Bros. team up for Suicide Squad VR experience
Samsung is always on the look out for interesting VR experiences that it can get for the Gear VR and the chance to create something linked to one of the most highly anticipated movies of this year was too good to pass. It teamed up with Warner Bros. to create a Suicide Squad VR experience that […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung rolls out July SMR for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge in India
Almost 24 hours after it started distributing this month's Security Maintenance Release (SMR) for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in India, Samsung is now in the midst of rolling out an identical update for all unlocked variants of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge in the region. As noted in the changelog that was published […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Note 7 wallpapers leaked
You have already seen many leaked renders and images of the Galaxy Note 7 and have even seen a leaked video of the device in action. Today we've spotted a different kind of leak. Wallpapers of the Galaxy Note 7 have been leaked online and are now available for download. The Galaxy Note 7 features some […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge get July 1 security patch in India
Almost near the end of July, Samsung is updating the Indian variants of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge to the security patch dated July 1 (which contains the security fixes for the month of June). As we posted recently, Samsung will be pushing the second July patch, which is dated July 5, to […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung doubles smartwatch market share
If a new report published by the International Data Corporation (IDC) is anything to go by, it would appear that Samsung has dramatically increased its presence in the smartwatch industry. This is represented in its total market share which weighed in at just 7 percent this time last year, but has now more than doubled […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung updates its Gear Watch Designer Beta software with support for the Gear S
Samsung has released an update for its Gear Watch Designer Beta application for Mac and Windows. In addition to bundling the standard flurry of bug fixes and stability improvements we've come to expect from any new software version, the upgrade also brings developers the facility to create watch faces for the first-generation Gear S smartwatch. […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung takes the wraps off its official universal typeface
Following in the footsteps of Apple and Google, Samsung has today taken the wraps off its own universal typeface to represent its brand. The font, which has been named SamsungOne, is a family of scripts that covers a total of 26 writing systems, more than 400 languages, and over 25,000 glyphs. It has been optimised to work […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
7-22-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy Core Prime, Galaxy A5, 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
Here’s what to expect from the Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Samsung isn't making a Galaxy Note 6. A couple of months ago, that statement would have sent Note fans into a frenzy. But we all know of the company's plans to skip directly to the Galaxy Note 7 for its next Note flagship, a move we wholeheartedly support. It's not just the fact that calling […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 7 now open in Dubai
We have just received information that pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 7 are now open in Dubai. Customers can pre-order one right now and be the first to get their hands on it when the handset is released next month. Pre-orders can be made by making a deposit of AED 500 (~$130) until August 2 […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
New leak points towards the Galaxy Note 7 sporting a 3,500mAh battery
Ever since the Galaxy Note 7 surfaced in an import listing back in May, the rumor mill has been spinning at warp speed with regards to what internals it will pack. Samsung has already confirmed that the device will feature an iris scanner, and multiple hands-on photographs point towards it also sporting a curved display, 4GB of RAM […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Here is the Galaxy Note 7 from all sides, in gold, blue and silver
We have seen the Galaxy Note 7 in the flesh enough times for there to be no surprise left when Samsung makes the device official on August 2, and we now have another look at the phablet. An image showing the Note 7 in blue, gold and silver has leaked online. What we are seeing […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Note 7 pre-orders rumored to open at T-Mobile next week ahead of August 2 release
Samsung has already confirmed that it's going to unveil the Galaxy Note 7 on August 2 but the company is yet to say anything about pricing and availability. Some reports claim that it's likely Samsung could release the handset on the very same day it's unveiled but there's no conclusive evidence to support that theory. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Note 7’s iris scanner doesn’t play nice with glasses or babies
We have seen several leaked photos of the Galaxy Note 7's iris scanner and yesterday a video surfaced online which showed us the iris scanner in action. The latest images to leak out of China reveal some of the limitations to the Galaxy Note 7's iris scanner, which it was bound to have. Samsung's usage […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung sues Huawei for patent infringement
Huawei announced that it had filed lawsuits against Samsung in the United States and China because the company used its 4G communications technology, user interface software and operating systems without due licensing. Samsung responded by saying that it was considering a number of countermeasures which included filing a lawsuit against Huawei. That was not enough to deter […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
‘The Anthem’ is Samsung’s global advertisement for Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Samsung is pulling out all the stops to make its presence felt at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The company has released a couple of short films to bring us the stories of some athletes who are breaking barriers to compete at the Games this year and it has even released a limited edition Olympic […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) Review: A budget phone that fails on multiple fronts
Remember the Galaxy J2? You probably don't, and that's okay. Launched last year as the cheapest device in Samsung's Galaxy J lineup, the Galaxy J2's claim to fame was its Super AMOLED display. The rest of its hardware was extremely unimpressive, and the J2 flew under the radar as a result. It wasn't very widely […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Leaked video shows the Galaxy Note 7’s iris scanner in action
It has consistently been rumored that the Galaxy Note 7 is going to feature an iris scanner, making it the first consumer handset from Samsung to bring this technology to the market. We have seen leaked photos which reiterate rumors that this feature will see the light of day with the Galaxy Note 7 and […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
7-21-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note Edge, Galaxy S6, 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’s budget smartphone lineup is getting frustratingly crowded
The budget smartphone market has seen major competition in the last year or so. Large manufacturers like Samsung, HTC and LG have been unable to match the value offered by smartphones from Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi and Lenovo. Recently, new players like LeEco have further heated up the competition. Last year, Samsung decided it could sit […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
