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Samsung Gear S2 gets another software update

Samsung Gear S2 gets another software update

The Gear S2 got a major software update earlier this month, and Samsung is pushing yet another update to its best smartwatch this week. The new update is available in many regions already, though Samsung seems to have forgotten to update the changelog as it mentions exactly the same changes that graced the watch with the […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 8 years ago
Samsung launches the Galaxy J3 (2016) In India with S Bike Mode

Samsung launches the Galaxy J3 (2016) In India with S Bike Mode

The Galaxy J3 (2016) was first launched in China late last year and now Samsung has launched this handset in India with a unique feature called S Bike Mode. The Galaxy J3 (2016) features a 5-inch Super AMOLED display, a 1.2GHz quad-core processor with 1.5GB RAM and an 8-megapixel rear and 2-megapixel front facing camera. The […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 8 years ago
Tronsmart Titan review: five fast charging ports in one for your Samsung devices

Tronsmart Titan review: five fast charging ports in one for your Samsung devices

Everyone carries around a smartphone charger when they're going out, and you can find a couple of chargers at everyone's home. In the last couple of years, multi-port chargers have made life easier for folks that have more than one mobile device that they need to constantly charge. Fast charging support on phones has made […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 8 years ago
Samsung launches Galaxy Tab E Lite and Galaxy Tab A 7.0 in Canada

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab E Lite and Galaxy Tab A 7.0 in Canada

Earlier today, Samsung launched its latest tablets, the Galaxy Tab E Lite and Galaxy Tab A 7.0, in Canada. The E Lite is only available in white and carries a price tag of $149.99, while the A 7.0 comes in black and white colorways with a slightly higher asking price of $199.99. Both slates offer […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 8 years ago
Samsung releases the Galaxy Amp Prime on Cricket Wireless

Samsung releases the Galaxy Amp Prime on Cricket Wireless

Cricket Wireless has announced today that its customers can now pick up the Samsung Galaxy Amp Prime. It's a 5-inch smartphone powered by Android 6.0 Marshmallow with support for 4G LTE. The handset is aimed at the budget minded consumer and has thus been released for an affordable price on a prepaid network. The Galaxy […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 8 years ago
Apple claims court violated constitution by tossing $120 million verdict against Samsung

Apple claims court violated constitution by tossing $120 million verdict against Samsung

Last month Samsung finally bagged a win in its patent dispute with Apple. A May 2014 verdict that awarded $120 million in damages to Apple was reversed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The court held that Samsung did not infringe on Apple's quick links patent and that two of […]

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

Wallpaper Wednesday: Night

Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on six fantastic backgrounds captured at night. 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 […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro with a 5,000 mAh battery is set to launch in China

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro with a 5,000 mAh battery is set to launch in China

Samsung is surprising its customers by listening to their demands. It is releasing new smartphones with larger batteries than ever. The Galaxy S7 edge comes with a 3,600 mAh battery, while the Galaxy A9 comes with a whopping 4,000 mAh battery. However, the South Korean smartphone giant does not want to stop there. Remember the Galaxy A9 Pro that […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 8 years ago
3-30-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S5 mini, and more

3-30-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S5 mini, 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 […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 8 years ago
How to claim a free Gear VR if you preordered the Galaxy S7 or S7 edge in India

How to claim a free Gear VR if you preordered the Galaxy S7 or S7 edge in India

Samsung bundled the Gear VR with Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge preorders in India, but the company didn't ship the virtual reality headset with the smartphone. Instead, it will start shipping the Gear VR (worth INR 7,900) to customers within 90 days from March 18, 2016. If you had preordered a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 8 years ago
Samsung Q1 2016 earnings might beat expectations

Samsung Q1 2016 earnings might beat expectations

Analysts are now predicting that Samsung might post better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter of 2016 largely aided by the stellar performance of the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge. First quarter operating profits for the Korean giant are expected to clock in at 6 trillion won or $5.14 billion, a nominal improvement over […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 8 years ago
[Poll] Is Samsung’s fast wireless charger available in your country?

[Poll] Is Samsung’s fast wireless charger available in your country?

Samsung introduced inbuilt wireless charging to its flagship lineup with the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, then later took it a step further by putting fast wireless charging on the Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5. The feature can also be found on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, but oddly, it […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 8 years ago
Football legend Pelé is suing Samsung for $30 million

Football legend Pelé is suing Samsung for $30 million

Brazilian football legend Pelé is suing Samsung for $30 million, claiming that the company broke off negotiations with him and used a look-alike in an advertisement that Samsung ran in The New York Times without his permission. The suit has been filed against the company this month in a federal court in Chicago. Samsung ran the […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 8 years ago
Motion Photo Sharer for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge lets you share your Motion Photo captures

Motion Photo Sharer for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge lets you share your Motion Photo captures

Samsung introduced the Motion Photo feature with the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, which records a short video of moments before the one you're trying to capture each time you click a picture. You can view these videos on the phone by pressing the play button at the top in the picture gallery, but Samsung […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 8 years ago
Pro mode on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge works even when video recording is active

Pro mode on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge works even when video recording is active

The camera app on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge comes with Pro mode, a feature that is already available on the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge. However, the advantage on the new devices is that the feature works even when video recording is active. Yes, you can change certain settings manually while recording a video. Once you activate […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 8 years ago
NCAA will stream the Final Four championship games in 180-degree video to the Gear VR

NCAA will stream the Final Four championship games in 180-degree video to the Gear VR

If you’re a college basketball fan and own a Gear VR headset, you’re going to be feeling pretty happy with yourself right about now as the NCAA has just announced that it will be broadcasting the Final Four semifinals and the championship game in 180-degree video to the virtual reality unit via a new VR […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 8 years ago
Samsung Pay updated with support for 16 new banks and credit unions in the US

Samsung Pay updated with support for 16 new banks and credit unions in the US

Following Samsung Pay’s successful launch in China earlier today, the South Korean company has just revealed that its now added compatibility to its mobile payment platform for sixteen new banks and credit unions in the United States. Amongst the newly-supported banks are the Bank of England, BHCU, Fidelity and Old National. The full list can […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 8 years ago
Samsung and the Asian Food Channel get together to launch new recipe application

Samsung and the Asian Food Channel get together to launch new recipe application

Samsung’s teamed up with the Asian Food Channel (AFC) to launch a tasty new application for all of its Galaxy-branded devices. Samsung Savour is now available to download through Galaxy Apps, and gives users instant access to all the latest and greatest cooking recipes aired on AFC, together with a carefully crafted selection of ‘must […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 8 years ago
3-29-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Tab S2, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy A7, and more

3-29-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Tab S2, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy A7, 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 […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 8 years ago
Samsung’s Good Lock app is a powerful lockscreen for your Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge

Samsung’s Good Lock app is a powerful lockscreen for your Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge

Bored of the default lock screen on Android devices, and specifically the one on your Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge? Samsung thinks you could do with a more powerful lock screen and has launched an app called Good Lock on the Galaxy Apps store. Supported on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, Good Lock […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 8 years ago