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Samsung shares all the details surrounding the development of Gear Fit 2′s GPS capabilities in new interview

Samsung shares all the details surrounding the development of Gear Fit 2′s GPS capabilities in new interview

Three weeks ago, Samsung shared an interview it conducted with its leading designers shedding some light on the work that went into making the Gear Fit 2 as comfortable, secure and sleek as it is, and today we're getting an opportunity to find out exactly how the engineering team used the band's integrated GPS chip […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 8 years ago
Samsung working with Reliance Jio to offer 3-month unlimited LTE data and calls in India

Samsung working with Reliance Jio to offer 3-month unlimited LTE data and calls in India

Samsung is working with new Indian telecom operator Reliance Jio to offer unlimited texts, HD voice and video calls, and 4G LTE data for three months (90 days). Anyone who buys Samsung's higher mid-range or high-end smartphones in India can avail this offer. The offer is currently available for select Samsung smartphones including the Galaxy […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 8 years ago
Samsung Cloud Together could be a new cloud storage service for smartphones and tablets

Samsung Cloud Together could be a new cloud storage service for smartphones and tablets

Samsung has filed for a new trademark in the European Union which suggests that the company could soon introduce a new cloud storage service for its smartphones and tablets. It has filed a trademark for “Samsung Cloud Together” at the European Union Intellectual Property Office, it has mentioned electronic storage of data, images, photos, videos, audios […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 8 years ago
All US Galaxy Note 7 models approved by the FCC

All US Galaxy Note 7 models approved by the FCC

Samsung confirmed yesterday that it's going to unveil the Galaxy Note 7 on August 2. The company is also expected to release the handset on the very same day at least in selected markets. We know the handset is now one step closer to release as the Federal Communications Commission has approved all US Galaxy Note […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 8 years ago
Samsung rolls out July SMR to all unlocked variants of the Galaxy S7 in Europe

Samsung rolls out July SMR to all unlocked variants of the Galaxy S7 in Europe

Samsung has today started rolling out this month's Security Maintenance Release (SMR) to all unlocked variants of the Galaxy S7 located in Europe. The upgrade itself is identical to the one that the manufacturer started pushing out in the United Kingdom yesterday, bringing a much-needed fix for a critical error that resulted in the Jack audio service […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro is likely to be limited to Asian markets

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro is likely to be limited to Asian markets

The Galaxy A9 Pro has been teasing us a lot in recent weeks, with the device getting through important certifications and also going on sale in Malaysia late last month. Quite a few folks have been expecting the A9 Pro to get a worldwide launch based on various leaks and rumors, but it seems the 6-inch […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 8 years ago
Samsung expected to receive a surge in sales of SUHD TVs

Samsung expected to receive a surge in sales of SUHD TVs

If a new report published by the Science Ministry and Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute is anything to go by, it would appear that Samsung is set to benefit from a rapid increase in demand for high-end TV products, including SUHD TVs. The study suggests that the planned commercialization of SUHD broadcasting services in South Korea […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 8 years ago
Samsung’s chip foundry business generated $613 million in sales during Q1 2016

Samsung’s chip foundry business generated $613 million in sales during Q1 2016

According to market research firm IHS, Samsung outran other global integrated device manufacturers operating in the semiconductor foundry sector in the first quarter of this year in terms of sales. The South Korean company is reported to have earned an eye-watering $613 million in sales alone from its foundry business during the three-month period. This figure […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 8 years ago
Samsung invests in Darktrace and Blocko to make its IoT systems more secure

Samsung invests in Darktrace and Blocko to make its IoT systems more secure

Samsung appears to be taking its venture into the Internet of Things (IoT) market very seriously as it has decided to invest in UK-based security solutions developer Darktrace and Korean blockchain venture Blocko. It's believed that the manufacturer will use its new-found ties with these companies to create a more secure IoT system that's capable of detecting abnormal behavior and […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 8 years ago
Here’s the first look at Samsung Galaxy Note 7’s iris scanning technology

Here’s the first look at Samsung Galaxy Note 7’s iris scanning technology

Samsung is yet to unveil the Galaxy Note 7, but various features have been leaked already. One of its most interesting features is an iris scanner that is said to authenticate a user faster than the fingerprint sensor found on Samsung smartphones. Now, images have been leaked that showcase how this iris recognition system works […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 8 years ago
Samsung’s appeal against Apple will be heard by US Supreme Court on October 11

Samsung’s appeal against Apple will be heard by US Supreme Court on October 11

The Supreme Court of the United States decided four months ago that it's going to hear Samsung's appeal against damages awarded to Apple in a patent infringement case due to which the Apple v. Samsung damages retrial that was due to begin in March this year was postponed indefinitely. The highest court in the land had […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 8 years ago
Samsung leads in fitness bands, trails Apple in smartwatch satisfaction rankings

Samsung leads in fitness bands, trails Apple in smartwatch satisfaction rankings

The latest research conducted by J.D. Power and Associates reveals that Samsung ranks the highest among manufacturers of fitness band devices while it trails Apple in second place among manufacturers of smartwatches. It found that reliability and durability are the main drivers for consumer satisfaction with fitness bands while ease of use and comfort make […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 8 years ago
Samsung releases the Gear IconX activity tracking earbuds in South Korea this week

Samsung releases the Gear IconX activity tracking earbuds in South Korea this week

Samsung unveiled its first wireless earphones with built-in activity tracking features called the Gear IconX along with the Gear Fit 2 just last month. At that time the company said that they will be available for purchase in the third quarter of this year for $199. It's kicking off the release from its home base […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 8 years ago
Galaxy Note 7 release date also said to be August 2

Galaxy Note 7 release date also said to be August 2

Samsung has already confirmed that it's going to conduct an event in New York City on August 2 to officially unveil the Galaxy Note 7. It's calling the next flagship phablet the Galaxy Note 7 to unify its premium product offering with the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. A new report out of Korea […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 8 years ago
Verizon and T-Mobile release July security patch for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+

Verizon and T-Mobile release July security patch for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+

It has been over a week since Samsung detailed the July security patch. It bundles Google's monthly security fixes for Android devices with handset-specific fixes by Samsung, and it goes without saying that users should move up to the latest firmware as soon as the update is available to ensure that their Android device is properly […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 8 years ago
The Galaxy S7 is outselling the iPhone 6S in the United States

The Galaxy S7 is outselling the iPhone 6S in the United States

Now this is something that Samsung fans will love to hear about. Latest data about the US mobile market from Kantar Worldpanel shows that the Galaxy S7 series has been outselling the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus in Apple's own backyard. This follows the first ever sales decline for the iPhone that Apple posted […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 8 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: Food

Wallpaper Wednesday: Food

Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on six great food-themed backgrounds. All images are available in a FHD 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 […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 8 years ago
[Poll Results!] Would you want the Smart Glow notification ring on your Samsung smartphone?

[Poll Results!] Would you want the Smart Glow notification ring on your Samsung smartphone?

Samsung's new budget phone, the Galaxy J2 (2016), is pretty run of the mill when it comes to hardware specifications. But the phone also comes with a unique new feature – the Smart Glow notification ring at the back, which is a much bigger and brighter alternative to a notification LED that is missing on […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 8 years ago
Exclusive: Samsung Gear S2 upcoming update preview

Exclusive: Samsung Gear S2 upcoming update preview

We exclusively reported last week that Samsung is preparing a major update, one that adds new features and makes various user experience improvements, for the Gear S2. We managed to get a few images of this new update in action on the watch, and as you will see below there are quite a few new […]

  • By Danny Dorresteijn
  • 8 years ago
Black Onyx Galaxy Note 7 leaks in all its glory

Black Onyx Galaxy Note 7 leaks in all its glory

We have already seen quite a few leaked pictures of the Galaxy Note 7 but we haven't seen them all yet. A new batch of photos has been leaked from China and it shows us the Galaxy Note 7 in Black Onyx. It's interesting to note that the handset is completely black, even the metal frame […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 8 years ago