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Verizon rolls out much-needed maintenance update for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge
Verizon Wireless has just started distributing a much-needed maintenance update for its carrier-branded variants of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge. The upgrade has been developed specifically to eliminate a software bug which resulted in a Factory Data Reset (FDR) after multiple consecutive failed attempts to unlock a handset using a fingerprint. Once the […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung shines some light on how the Gear Fit 2 has been optimized for fitness tracking
Samsung has already published an interview shining some light on the design and development process behind its second-generation sports band, the Gear Fit 2. However, the manufacturer left many questions unanswered with regards to how the device is more tailored to fitness than other wearables on the market, so the firm has taken to its […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung SM-W2017 clamshell smartphone spotted on Zauba with 4.2-inch display
We exclusively reported last month that Samsung is working on a high-end clamshell smartphone codenamed Veyron. Now, the device has been spotted on the Indian import/export listing site Zauba. According to the listing on Zauba, the China-exclusive SM-W2017 features a 4.2-inch display, which is larger than 3.9-inch displays of its predecessors, the SM-W2016 and the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Possible Gear VR revamp for Galaxy Note 7 surfaces
With the upcoming Galaxy Note 7 likely equipped with a USB Type-C port, the question of Gear VR compatibility is a very relevant one. A possible answer to that question has just surfaced. Notorious import database Zauba reveals a Gear VR variant carrying model code SM-R323. The relevance of this number quickly becomes clear, taking into account that […]
- By Michel G.
- 8 years ago
Samsung plans to bring QLED displays to TVs, smartphones, and monitors
Samsung applied for QLED TV and Quantum Dot TV trademarks at the US Patent and Trademark Office on June 27, 2016. This is the first time the South Korean TV giant has applied for the trademark of QLED TVs, but that's not the only area where Samsung plans to use QLED technology. According to the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung details contents of July security patch
Samsung has taken to its official Security Blog to share the contents of this month's maintenance patch. The upgrade, which has already started making its way to the unlocked variant of the Galaxy S6 edge via Smart Switch, is primarily targeted at fixing a critical error that results in the Jack audio service enabling malicious applications […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung launches 44 new TVs in India including SUHD and Joy Beat TVs
Samsung has launched 44 new TV models in India including its high-end SUHD TVs, mid-range Smart TVs, and affordable range of Joy Beat TVs. Prices of these TVs range from as low as INR 28,000 ($415) to as high as INR 2,400,000 ($35,725). The company's SUHD TV lineup with bezel-less curved quantum dot displays and 1000 […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung announces new Level U Pro ANC headset in the United States
Samsung has today unveiled the latest headset in its Level U range of Bluetooth-enabled personal speakers, the Level U Pro ANC. This is the firm's first pair of earphones to feature a powerful Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) system and two-way speakers, which, when combined, provide studio-quality sound. The Level U Pro ANC also supports Ultra […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
AT&T starts rolling out Android Marshmallow to the Galaxy S6 Active
Rejoice, Galaxy S6 Active owners! AT&T has just started rolling out Android Marshmallow to your smartphones. The update also brings Wi-Fi calling to the water-resistant device. The Galaxy S6 Active was released with Android 5.0 and was later updated to Android 5.1 eight months ago. The Android 6.0 update for the Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G890A) has a […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Note 7 model number SM-N930FD gets certification in Russia
The Galaxy Note 7 is just a few weeks away, and we've been told that Samsung will start production on the device this month. Now, we're seeing the typical certifications that come with each new smartphone release. The latest shows the Korean giant certifying the Galaxy Note 7 model number SM-N930FD in Russia, giving Russian […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
New video shows how to get started with Samsung’s Gear IconX earphones
Earlier today, Samsung took to its official YouTube channel to share a short video dedicated to showing customers just how easy it is to use its recently-announced Gear IconX wireless earphones. The short 2-minute clip demonstrates how to get started with the earbuds' main features, which enable users to: track a whole host of different fitness data, […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung kicks off production of the Tizen-powered Z2 in India
We first heard of the LTE-enabled Samsung Z2 a little over a year ago when a handful of leaked images surfaced online showcasing the design of the handset from all angles. Unfortunately, Samsung hit a severe delay in the development of the device, which threw all plans of a 2015 release out of the window. […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung adds a bunch of new features to the S Health app
Just as Samsung announced the Gear Fit 2 about a month ago, the company has added some new features to the S Health application. Some of these additions are based on the social aspect of fitness, such as competing with your friends and peers, matching the steps count etc. With a new feature called ‘Together', […]
- By Valerie R.
- 8 years ago
This is the Galaxy J2 (2016)’s Smart Glow notification ring (update: more images)
Only last week, we detailed the previously leaked Smart Glow notification feature that will bring complex notification features to future Galaxy phones. Though we expect it on more devices in the future, the first phone to launch with Smart Glow is the Galaxy J2 (2016). Now, we can show you what it looks like on that device. The […]
- By Michel G.
- 8 years ago
Samsung patents hingeless dual-display smartphone
A patent application Samsung filed back with the US Patent & Trademark Office in 2012 showcased a dual-display smartphone with an almost negligible seam between the two displays and the latest application shows that the company has improved the initial idea. The new patent builds upon that idea. It's not positioned as a device that has a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Surge in second-quarter smartphones sales likely helps Samsung to best quarter in two years
There's a consensus among market analysts that Samsung is going to have a pretty good second quarter owing to the stellar performance of its smartphone business which has primarily been aided by the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge. Samsung is expected to issue guidance for its best quarterly profit in over two years. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung takes the wraps off the Galaxy Wide in South Korea
Samsung has today taken the wraps off a new smartphone that will launch exclusively on SK Telecom in South Korea later this month. The handset has been named the Galaxy Wide and carries the model number SM-G600S, which is almost identical to the identification credentials that the Galaxy On7 bears, with the only difference being the […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A8 starts getting the Android 6.0 update in India
The Galaxy A8 received Wi-Fi certification running Android 6.0.1 two months ago, but the device has just started receiving the Marshmallow update. Samsung has started rolling out Android 6.0 update to the Galaxy A8 (SM-A800F) in India. The update has a file size of 1112.27MB that brings Android 6.0 to the Galaxy A8. Android Marshmallow comes […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Europe’s share in Samsung’s total revenue has been on a steady decline
Samsung has revealed that the proportion of its entire revenue that's contributed by sales in Europe has been steadily declining over the past few years. Samsung made 38.6 trillion won ($33.6 billion) in the European region in 2015 which accounts for 19 percent of last year's total 200.7 trillion won. The 19 percent proportion of total […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung cuts thousands of jobs in Europe, China, and Latin America
Samsung has been working to streamline its workforce and that's not a small feat if you're a multi-national conglomerate that employees hundreds of thousands of people. According to the company's latest sustainability report, it has cut thousands of jobs in Europe, China, and Latin America. On the other hand, the number of employees in Southeast Asia and […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
