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The Galaxy Note 6: next in line for the Six Appeal edge makeover
The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge have given Samsung the mobile crown the company is due, but Samsung’s winner-take-all year isn’t quite over just yet. You see, above the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge is one phone that rules them all, one phone that has the kind of functionality that diehard Samsung fans crave. That one […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy J2 (2016) passes through the FCC
Earlier today, an unannounced dual-SIM Galaxy-branded smartphone passed through the United States of America’s official certification authority, the FCC. The handset was recorded carrying the model number SM-J210F, so we have good reason to believe that the device is, in fact, the long-rumored Galaxy J2 (2016). Unfortunately, the listing itself didn't disclose anything about the unit's […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Republic Wireless adds a handful of Samsung smartphones to its lineup
Republic Wireless has announced that it's going to further increase the mass adoption of its Wi-Fi first business model by bringing in a nationwide GSM carrier to its cellular network, but that's not the most interesting thing the MVNO has announced, the interesting thing is that it's improving its product portfolio with a handful of […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung will launch five Galaxy flagship smartphones in 2017
Samsung fans are looking forward to just one more flagship handset for this year before they start concerning themselves with what the company has in store for them next year. The Galaxy Note 6 will be launched in a couple of months and then it's the long wait to early next year when we see […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy A8 receives Wi-Fi Certification running Android 6.0.1
Samsung has been, slowly but surely, dishing out the long-awaited Marshmallow update to all eligible smartphones in its 2015/2016 lineup, and it now looks like the Galaxy A8 will be the next major handset to receive the firmware as the device has just been granted Wi-Fi Certification running the latest build of Android 6.0.1. Typically, […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Sprint is giving new Samsung Pay customers up to $100 in gift cards
If you own a Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge or Galaxy Note 5 locked to Sprint and haven't registered for Samsung Pay yet, you may want to listen up as the carrier has just kicked off a great new promotion targeted at you. For the next three weeks, all customers who sign […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
AT&T sending out May security patch for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge
AT&T has started sending out an update containing the May security patch for the Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge. Although we're already 12 days into May, it's good to see that the carrier hasn't forgotten to issue the patch, even though it is yet to officially detail the new update on its website. It seems […]
- By Valerie R.
- 8 years ago
Hardware and pricing of the Galaxy C5 and C7 revealed
The Galaxy C5 and the Galaxy C7 are gearing up for a release as we all know. It has already been ascertained that China will be the first to get them. Images of the Galaxy C5 have given us a very good idea of what to expect. Chinese site myDrivers has now accessed more details on […]
- By Valerie R.
- 8 years ago
5-12-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Tab E, Galaxy Grand Prime, Galaxy Note PRO, 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 begins Galaxy Note 6 firmware development
Only a few hours ago we heard that the Galaxy Note 6 could be made official in mid-August, and we have now heard from our sources that Samsung has started development on the software of its next phablet flagship. The build number for the initial firmware is N930FXXU0APE1, which is likely to change with the retail […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Themes Thursday: Some excellent themes released this week
We're back with Themes Thursday! Samsung has released 88 themes for compatible Galaxy smartphones, and some of them are really good. The Phix Theme is one of the best themes this week. It has a clean look, thanks to well-designed icons (which can be purchased separately from the Play Store), a minimalistic wallpaper, and good color combination. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
How to use Screen off memo on your Marshmallow-running Galaxy Note 4
Now that the long-awaited Android Marshmallow update is rolling out to Galaxy Note 4 devices all over the world, it's time to take a look at the one feature that makes this update worth the wait: Screen off memo. Previously, Screen off memo was only available to Galaxy Note 5 users, or to Note 4 users […]
- By Michel G.
- 8 years ago
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[Poll Results!] Do you use the rotating bezel on your Gear S2?
The Gear S2 is one of the best devices Samsung has ever launched. Not just because it's just a great smartwatch, but also because it's a device that Samsung took the time to perfect instead of rushing it out the door as it usually does with most of its mobile products. It has a great design, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s new Ultra Black technology will improve picture quality in bright conditions
It's a well-known fact that most people watch TV with a light on and not in a pitch-dark environment as intended, but what they may not be aware is that doing so actually hinders picture quality as both excess artificial and natural lighting creates a glare on the display which leads to discoloration and oversaturation. […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Oculus brings virtual reality documentary Nomad to the Gear VR
Samsung and Oculus are working together to bring more virtual reality content for Gear VR owners. Hitman Go was announced for the Gear VR yesterday, and now Nomads, a virtual reality documentary, is available to be viewed on Samsung's virtual reality headset. Nomads, which is created by Montreal-based VR studio Felix & Paul, takes viewers through lives of […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
One million people used the Gear VR last month: Oculus
Virtual reality is beginning to pick up steam slowly. Samsung's partnership with Oculus, which is one of the bigger players in the industry, for the Gear VR is already bearing fruit. Head of mobile at Oculus, Max Cohen, has now mentioned that the Gear VR was used by about one million people last month. He […]
- By Valerie R.
- 8 years ago
U.S. launch of the Galaxy Note 6 scheduled for mid-August: Leak
Renowned leakster @evleaks a.k.a Evan Blass has stumbled across some interesting information pertaining to the upcoming Galaxy Note 6. He claims that the handset has been scheduled for a release in the U.S. on the 15th of August 2016. His tweet reads “week of August 15th”, which suggests that the date might shift around a […]
- By Valerie R.
- 8 years ago
Hitman Go is coming to the Samsung Gear VR
Samsung and Oculus have been successful in creating developer interest to make apps and games for the Gear VR. Now, Hitman Go, a turn-based strategy game that is based on the famous Hitman franchise, will be launched for the Gear VR as well as the Oculus Rift tomorrow. There will be two versions of Hitman Go for […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
The Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge were an instant hit with customers in the US
Latest data from Kantar Worldpanel shows that the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge became an instant hit with customers in the United States as the handsets captured 5.8 percent of the US smartphone market combined in Q1 2016. Even though it was only available for the last few weeks of Q1 2016, the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: Minimal
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on ten minimal backgrounds. 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 images float your […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
