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Lens Cover for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge now available in some parts of Europe
The Samsung Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge were unveiled with an attractive Lens Cover accessory back in February. However, more than two months since the announcement, this particular accessory was nowhere to be found. That changes today with multiple Samsung online stores across Europe showing the Lens Cover in stock. As of now, we […]
- By Valerie R.
- 8 years ago
Samsung rebrands its KICK application to Goal+ in the Play Store
In an effort to attract new users, Samsung has rebranded its KICK application to Goal+ in the Google Play Store. The app also received a minor visual overhaul, together with compatibility for a news-orientated edge panel; meaning Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy S7 edge owners will be able to stay up-to-date with […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: Cartoon
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on eleven animated 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
Samsung Pay updated with support for 39 new banks and credit unions in the US
Samsung Pay has today received a nifty server-side update bringing support for 39 new banks and credit unions in the United States, including Achieva, Bangor Savings Bank, Cornerstone National Bank, Gorham Savings Bank, Hastings City Bank, Having Savings Bank, SEFCU and Summit Community Bank. The full list can be seen below: Achieva Alcoa Tenn Federal Credit […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
T-Mobile’s latest update for the Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge brings FM Radio support
Update: These changes are now officially listed on T-Mobile's Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge support pages. T-Mobile was supposed to send out a maintenance update for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge a couple of days ago. However, the update was pulled by the carrier at the last minute for reasons […]
- By Valerie R.
- 8 years ago
You can currently bag yourself a brand new Gear VR for just $79.99
If you’ve been itching to get your hands on Samsung’s first virtual reality headset ever since it hit the open market back in November 2015, but haven’t yet had the opportunity or wherewithal to do so, you may want to listen up as we have a fantastic deal for you. While stock lasts, independent eBay […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung now thinks itself more of a software company than a hardware company
Samsung is currently doing great in the smartphone market on the back of its recently released flagship smartphones. However, the company is looking far beyond smartphones or any other type of hardware for that matter. DJ Koh, president of mobile communications at Samsung, said, “Coding is the key to the future,” to the audience at […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung stresses that it has no plans to launch a range of OLED TVs in 2017
Earlier this year, a report was published by the OLED Association predicting that Samsung would reintroduce an OLED TV lineup in 2017. Shortly after the article broke cover, the Vice President of Samsung Display, Park Dong-Gun, revealed that the firm had been conducting extensive internal research on OLED panels, but had no plans to mass […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Possible Samsung Galaxy A4 undergoing testing in India
Samsung's Galaxy A series started out with three devices, but has, over time, expanded into a full-blown lineup. New data may reveal the existence of a new member of the family: the Galaxy A4. As is so often the case, it is the Indian import database Zauba that spills the beans on a device with model code SM-A430. […]
- By Michel G.
- 8 years ago
Off-contract but not off-carrier: Samsung’s carrier cooperation is key to its success
There are many places worldwide that live by the “full retail price outright” model, where you pay full price for your phone (often more expensive than in the US and Canada) and walk away with a cheaper than cheap phone bill each month. North American consumers, with a growing preference for unlocked smartphones, however, are […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
5-3-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Grand Prime, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy A3, 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
Galaxy Tab 4 Advanced might be Samsung’s next 10.1-inch tablet
It appears that Samsung has a new 10.1-inch Android-powered tablet in the pipeline that it calls the Galaxy Tab 4 Advanced. This tablet has been spotted on the GFXBench benchmark bearing model number SM-T536, the benchmark also revealed the specifications it's likely to have, though do take it with a pinch of salt because nothing […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung will launch the Galaxy A3 (2016) and Galaxy A5 (2016) in the UK on May 5
Samsung has today revealed that it will launch the revamped variants of the metal-and-glass bodied Galaxy A3 and Galaxy A5 in the United Kingdom on Friday, May 5. Unfortunately, the manufacturer failed to provide any information with regards to pricing, but based on the details included in a premature listing, we expect the former to cost £269 and […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
New benchmark listing of the Galaxy J2 (2016) reveals 2GB of RAM, other specs
Only yesterday, a benchmark listing revealed some of the hardware specifications of the Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016). Today, an AnTuTu benchmark listing has popped up for the same device (SM-J210F), but with slightly different hardware on board. While the Spreadtrum SC8830 quad-core SoC has been mentioned here as well, the RAM is listed as 2GB, while yesterday's […]
- By Valerie R.
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s SmartThings connected home platform seems to have serious security issues
It was evident from the technologies and products that were showcased at the Samsung Developers Conference 2016 that the company is pushing IoT (Internet of Things). However, have you ever considered how secure these products are? Researchers have recently found that Samsung's SmartThings platform has serious security issues. Researchers at the University of Michigan have found […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung details May security update for its flagships
We've been seeing the Android security patches roll out to various Samsung devices in different regions, and the Korean giant has now published details of the security patches published in the month of April. As usual, the company is offering the fixes offered by Google for regular Android vulnerabilities, in addition to fixes for exploits […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung Z2 with LTE support in development for the Indian market
The first commercial Tizen handset, the Samsung Z1, was a considerable success for a smartphone with a new operating system, and it was followed by the Samsung Z3 in less than a year. The Z3 offers notably improved specs over the Z1 while keeping the low price tag; we exclusively revealed that a slightly upgraded version […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 gets Android 6.0.1 in the UK
After releasing Android Marshmallow last week to the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 (SM-T815) in Germany, Samsung has started rolling out Android 6.0.1 to the Wi-Fi only variant of the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 (SM-T710) in the UK. The latest update with firmware version T710XXU2CPD9 brings the April security patch to the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0. You […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Sprint’s Galaxy S7 gets an update with battery life improvements and April security patch
Sprint is bringing new improvements to the Galaxy S7 with a minor update that is rolling out to the device. The update comes with firmware version G930PVPU2APD3 and is a 141.93 MB download; included in the changelog are battery life improvements, better performance in calls made over Wi-Fi, and the security patches for the month of […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung releases three fantastic new Galaxy S7 ads
Over the weekend, Samsung took to its official YouTube channel to share a trio of new adverts for the Galaxy S7. Each commercial showcases one of the handset’s most appealing features — IP68 waterproofing, compatibility for Samsung Pay and a fantastic camera capable of capturing clear images in poorly lit conditions. The clips themselves are all […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
