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IDEALENS K2 is a robust standalone VR headset powered by Samsung Exynos 7420 processor
IDEALENS officially launched its second-generation standalone virtual reality headset earlier this week. It's a very robust headset that has the main body weight of just 295g. It houses the display, battery, and other hardware in one single package meaning there's no need to connect it to a computer or a smartphone. Offering a staggering 770ppi […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Gear VR to get Oculus Rift-like UI with the upcoming update
Samsung developed the Gear VR in partnership with Oculus, and the latter developed the UI for the virtual reality headset. However, Oculus Home on the Gear VR looks a bit different than it does on the Oculus Rift, but that's set to change with the upcoming update. A new video posted on YouTube shows the new […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Chinese TV brands to compete with Samsung and other Korean firms in the premium segment
Chinese TV brands Haier, HiSense, Skyworth, TCL, Xiaomi, and others have rapidly improved their market share in their homeland with the help of low-price strategy and backing from the government. These brands are now aiming for the premium TV market which has long been dominated by Korean firms like Samsung and LG. These brands have […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s latest campaign for Quantum dot SUHD TVs ‘transports’ you to new places
Samsung today announced that it's expanding the “THIS IS TV” brand campaign for Quantum dot SUHD TVs to social media. The online campaign is going to consist of contests and a series of offline events in major cities with the aim to connect consumers with the exceptional picture quality of Samsung Quantum dot SUHD TVs. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung ropes in Danny Glover for its latest commercial
Samsung has been making some impressive commercials recently for its products and it has been making celebrity-filled commercials particularly for the Galaxy S7. The latest commercial for its flagship handset features Danny Glover of Lethal Weapon fame and it focuses on one major feature of the Galaxy S7 edge which is fast wireless charging. It's […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung reportedly sees a drop in DRAM sales
A new report out of Korea suggests that Samsung has seen a drop of 16.6 percent in DRAM sales in the first quarter of this year. The company's sales have reportedly dropped by 16.6 percent to 3.9 billion won ($3.36 million). The fall of DRAM price is said to be a major reason for this […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
International variant of the Galaxy A9 Pro passes through the FCC
A little over a month ago, we reported that Samsung may be planning to launch the Galaxy A9 Pro outside of China in the not-too-distant future, then a couple of weeks ago a ‘global model' of the handset (SM-A910F) received both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi certification in the United States. Earlier today, however, the device passed […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung now pushing out Marshmallow update for the Galaxy Tab A 8.0
Following its rollout for the Galaxy Tab A 9.7 last month, Samsung has today started pushing out the long-awaited Marshmallow update to all Wi-Fi variants of the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 in Australia. The upgrade weighs in at approximately 1.1GB and transports the latest build of the Android operating system to the slate, in addition […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Revised user manual suggests that Marshmallow rollout for the Galaxy A3 (2016) is imminent
Earlier today, Samsung uploaded a new version of the Galaxy A3 (2016) user manual to its Download Center. Based on initial impressions, it would appear that the support booklet has been revised to include instructions on how to use the new functionality baked into Android 6.0.1, indicating that a Marshmallow rollout for the handset is […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
6-20-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy J5, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy Alpha, 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
Dubious images of the Gear S3 leaked
The Gear S2 smartwatch was very well received and now we're looking forward to seeing what the company has in store for us next. There have been a few rumors and leaks about the Gear S3 but the latest seems rather dubious. A couple of images have leaked online claiming to offer us our first […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Gear 360 vs. LG 360 camera quality compared side by side
Samsung's first consumer grade 360-degree camera, the Gear 360, was unveiled along with the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. However, Samsung isn't the only brand to release a 360-degree camera. LG released its 360-degree camera which works with Android and iOS smartphones. Both the Gear 360 and the LG 360 Cam are very similar cameras, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung spending $6.8 billion to boost OLED display production ahead of iPhone release
There have been plenty of reports in the past stating that Samsung bagged a major order from Apple to supply OLED displays for the iPhone that will be released next year. Now, it is being reported that Samsung is planning to spend a considerable amount of capital to boost production capacity of OLED panels ahead of […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Note 7 model (SM-N930F) appears on Samsung’s website, could indicate non-edge variant
We've seen model number SM-N935G appear in an import listing to confirm that an edge variant of the Galaxy Note 7 exists, and its similarity to the Galaxy S7 edge model number (SM-G935) confirms that it is indeed an edge variant of the upcoming Galaxy Note. At the same time, however, we've seen model numbers that […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Verizon launches the Galaxy J3 V
Verizon launched the Galaxy J3 (2016) last month for $109.99 and now it has launched another variant of this handset. The Galaxy J3 V is available from Verizon starting today. There aren't that many differences between both handsets, only that it has 16GB of internal storage instead of 8GB and is available for purchase on Verizon's […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
First firmware for the Galaxy C5 is available online now
Samsung launched the Galaxy C5 in China about three weeks ago. It's from the company's new Galaxy C series of mid-range metal-clad handsets that will only be made available in China initially. Shipments of pre-ordered units begin today and now the very first firmware for the Galaxy C5 is available for download from our firmware […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Verizon Galaxy Note 5 customers, Write on PDF is available for your device; here’s how to get it
You're a Verizon USA Galaxy Note 5 customer who is unhappy with your Galaxy Note 5. The metal and glass design is just perfect, as is the S Pen, camera performance, Exynos 7420 octa-core processor (Samsung, Verizon customers would also LOVE the Exynos 8890 for the Galaxy Note 7 edge. Please?) and superb AMOLED display, but […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Exclusive: Samsung’s next smartwatch is codenamed Solis, runs Tizen
The Gear S2 is the closest the industry has gotten to a perfect smartwatch. Samsung took a fair amount of time developing the Gear S2, opting to make things as good as possible instead of rushing out the door yet another smartwatch to add to its repertoire. Well, the company isn't done yet – we […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung becomes No. 1 brand in Asia once again
Samsung has maintained its number one position among global brands in Asia for five years in a row. According to the Campaign Asia-Pacific 2016 Asia's Top 1000 Brands report, Samsung beat out other multinational firms like Apple, Nestle, and Panasonic. The Hong Kong-based market research publisher Campaign Asia-Pacific stated in its report, which was based on an annual […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s SmartCam HD Plus security camera gains cloud storage option
The biggest weakness of Samsung's SmartCam Plus HD Plus security camera got fixed yesterday as the company released an option to save video surveillance files to the cloud. Owners now have an option of subscribing to SmartCloud and save video files directly to cloud storage instead of relying on the SD card inside the camera. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
