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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 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
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+
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
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
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
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[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
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
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
Samsung and Nokia announce patent cross-licensing deal expansion
Samsung and Nokia settled their patent dispute earlier this year. The companies have now announced that they have decided to expand their patent cross-licensing agreement by adding certain additional patents (from both companies) to the mix. This patent cross-licensing expansion will allow Samsung and Nokia to develop, launch, and support more advanced technologies. Details regarding specific patents […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung and IBM partner to develop NAND flash, DRAM alternative
Samsung has seen a decline in DRAM sales and profit, though that could change later this year, but the company has committed itself to consuming more time with NAND flash that has proven it is the better option of the two with faster read/write speeds. Now, though, the company that is bringing UFS-based microSD cards […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Samsung reportedly meeting with Xiaomi executives for a components deal
A report out of Korea claims that Samsung Electronics executives are going to meet with their Xiaomi counterparts to discuss a potential deal for components. Xiaomi founder and chief executive Lei Jun is expected to head over to Seoul this week to meet with the president of Samsung's memory chip business division Jeon Young-hyun. Xiaomi is […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung chief says Galaxy Note 7 is going to have upgraded ‘note’ features
It was rumored a few weeks ago that Samsung is likely going to unveil the Galaxy Note 7 at an event in New York City on August 2nd and the company confirmed just that a few hours ago. We're all very excited to see what the company has in store for us. Samsung Electronics president […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Pay consumer satisfaction is higher than Apple Pay
Samsung Pay and Apple Pay have been around for a year and both compete with each other in the United States. Samsung's mobile payment service fares better because it can work with conventional credit card machines as well while Apple Pay can not. Perhaps that's one of the reasons why the Auriemma Consulting Group finds […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Make three purchases using Samsung Pay to receive a free $10 Amazon gift card
Samsung has kicked off a nifty promotion for all new and existing users of its mobile payment platform, Samsung Pay, in the United States where it's offering a free $10 Amazon gift card to customers who make three qualifying purchases between today and August 1. That's all there is to it. No catches. You can […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung to announce the withdrawal of $6.60 million investment proposal in Saemangeum
According to a new report published by daily newspaper The Seoul Shinmun, Samsung is preparing to announce the official withdrawal of its $6.60 million investment proposal in Saemangeum. Back in 2011, Samsung signed a memorandum of understanding pledging to invest the aforementioned sum in the development of a new renewable energy industrial complex, which was […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
7-13-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S5 mini, Galaxy S6 edge, 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 Galaxy Note7 launch event scheduled for August 2
The fact that the next Note flagship will be known as the Galaxy Note7 has been one of the worst-kept secrets by Samsung. In order to diffuse any further speculation about the release and the naming convention, the company has now scheduled an Unpacked event on August 2, which will officially mark the arrival of the […]
- By Valerie R.
- 8 years ago
Unlocked Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge essentially get a $75 discount from Best Buy
Samsung recently started selling the unlocked Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge directly in the United States, its retail partners have long been offering the unlocked units. Best Buy has launched several deals today to rival Amazon's Prime Day and one of those deals essentially provides a $75 discount on the full price of […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung releases July security patch for the Galaxy S7 in UK, Note 5 gets it too
The July security patch that Samsung detailed for its devices earlier this month is gradually being rolled out in different markets. Samsung is now rolling out the July security patch for the Galaxy S7 in the United Kingdom, the Galaxy Note 5 is also getting the same patch in multiple markets across the globe. Google released […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
