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How to configure your Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge to send SOS alerts
Samsung has included a fantastic emergency communication feature on board the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge that, once enabled, lets you send an SOS alert to up to ten predetermined contacts by pressing the Power button three consecutive times. To help recipients make sense of the situation, you can also choose to automatically attach a […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung explains how it plans to improve its software efforts
Samsung has improved the software quality on its mobile devices starting with the Galaxy S6, and the company claims that it will continue to do so in the future. Mihai Pohontu, vice president of emerging platforms at Samsung, has explained how the company plans to do that exactly. Mihai Pohontu announced during an interview at […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
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[Poll Results!] Do you use the Edge screen features on your Galaxy S6 or S7 edge?
Since the debut of the Galaxy S6 edge last year, Samsung has put a lot of focus on its curved screen technology, having launched three smartphones with displays that curve on both sides. The Edge screen wasn't very functional on the S6 edge, but Samsung has continually added new features over the last year. Those features […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
How to customize the lock screen of your Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge
For those of you looking to give their Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge a unique look, adapting the phone's lock screen to your own tastes and requirements is unavoidable. But Samsung's own lock screen replacement app Good Lock really is a bridge too far for many. Luckily, there are plenty of options available without going that […]
- By Michel G.
- 8 years ago
Samsung might skip OLED TVs in favor of QLED TVs
It was reported earlier this year that Samsung is going to relaunch OLED TVs in 2017 but a few months ago the company said that it's still skeptical about this technology. It believes that the market still hasn't developed for OLED TVs as higher panel cost keeps the price outside the range of most customers. Samsung […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung and LG on opposing sides again as they embrace different HDR technologies
Samsung and LG are well-known rivals in the display segment with the two companies battling it out in the mobile industry as well. For those not in sync with the display industry, the two manufacturers have locked horns yet again in terms of display tech. While Samsung's TVs will embrace the HDR10 platform, LG has […]
- By Valerie R.
- 8 years ago
Samsung increasingly relying on suppliers from China and Taiwan for TV panels
The latest market data shows that Samsung has increased its dependence on Chinese and Taiwanese panel suppliers for the production of its televisions. Data from market researcher IHS shows that Chinese and Taiwanese suppliers accounted for 68.4 percent of panel supply in March while Samsung's internal supply accounted for only 25.1 percent. Samsung Display reportedly provided […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S7 Active will be eligible for AT&T’s BOGO promo at launch
The Galaxy S7 Active is Samsung's worst kept secret right now, we've seen leaked images of the handset and read about its full specifications, the only thing left to announce is the price and the release date. Like previous “Active” handsets it's going to be exclusive to AT&T in the United States and we've discovered that […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
T-Mobile rolls out another security update for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in the US
The United States' third-largest operator, T-Mobile, has today started rolling out yet another security update for its carrier-branded variants of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge located in the region. The upgrade itself is relatively small, weighing in at around 40MB, but don't let its size fool you as it carries a patch for a critical […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
How to adjust the transparency of the Edge panel handle
The Galaxy S7 edge is a fantastic phone in terms of both hardware and software, but, lets face it, the Edge panel handle that follows you in and out of every application is a bit of an eye sore. I mean, sure, it may not be the biggest deal in the world, but if you're […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
T-Mobile Galaxy S5 Marshmallow update released finally
Marshmallow is gradually being rolled out to the Galaxy S5. The update has already gone live in many countries and yet not all carriers in the United States have released it for their customers. Sprint was one of the first carriers in the United States to release Marshmallow for the Galaxy S5 and two months after […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Full specifications of the Galaxy S7 Active leak ahead of its official launch
Samsung and AT&T are expected to unveil the Galaxy S7 Active on June 10, and most of the smartphone's specifications have already been leaked. However, some of the most important bits of information about the device were unknown until now: screen size and battery capacity. According to a new report from VentureBeat, the Galaxy S7 […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
New report gives more weight to OLED displays by Samsung for the iPhone
It’s not exactly news that Samsung is in talks with Apple to produce OLED panels for upcoming iPhone models. A new report is now giving this particular report more credence as it talks about a company called Applied Materials seeing a 4X increase in orders of equipment required to produce displays panels. This company could […]
- By Valerie R.
- 8 years ago
Samsung ranks unbelievably low in IoT patents
Samsung is pushing towards Internet of Things, and it acquired SmartThings to strengthen its presence in the home automation market. The South Korean electronics is already developing an operating system for IoT products, but most of the innovation is locked up in patents. Quartz has compiled a new report, which ranks companies based on the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung sold more high-end smartphones in India than Apple
After facing fierce competition from Chinese and local smartphone brands in India, Samsung has improved its product lineup and its Galaxy J series has become a best-seller in the country. A new report now claims that the South Korean smartphone giant is doing better than expected in the premium smartphone segment. According to a new report […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Leaked images show the Gear Fit 2 in action, possibly arriving in June
A few weeks ago, some images of the Gear Fit 2 were leaked online through Samsung's own website, confirming that the company will be coming out with a new fitness tracker soon. Renders of the Gear Fit 2 were leaked a fortnight ago showing us that it will be available in blue, black and pink colors. Today, […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung is dominating the global mobile DRAM market
Latest data from market research firm DRAMeXchange reveals that Samsung is dominating the global mobile DRAM market. With $2.026 billion in sales, it accounted for 60.4 percent of the market in the first quarter of this year. Even though sales dropped 22.7 percent from the previous quarter due to decline in average selling price, Samsung's […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro could launch outside China in the near future
The Galaxy A9 was launched as the largest Galaxy A series device late last year, and Samsung later followed it up with the Galaxy A9 Pro. The Galaxy A9 Pro is not very different from the regular A9, with the only differences being the former's larger battery and higher amount of RAM (5,000 mAh and […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung Display will tout its technology at US trade show
Samsung Display will be setting up shop at the SID Display Week 2016, an annual trade show that takes place in San Francisco, to showcase the advancements it has made in display technology. It will showcase a portfolio of futuristic products that include OLED displays which can be rolled or folded, OLED displays for virtual […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Best Buy will give you a free TV if you purchase the Galaxy S7
If you've been thinking about purchasing the Galaxy S7 you might want to take a look at Best Buy's latest promotion. It will appeal to you if you don't mind taking home a new TV with your new Samsung flagship. Customers who purchase or lease the Galaxy S7 or the Galaxy S7 edge from Best […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
