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Samsung makes the Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) official for China
Nearly three months before we would have expected them, Samsung has made the Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) official in China. The phones are listed on the company's website, and as the leaks had confirmed, the J5 (2016) and J7 (2016) come with a metal frame and considerably improved specs over their original […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung patents Gear VR sensor that picks up in-air gestures to trigger clicks
A newly published patent application from Samsung reveals that the company has invented sensors which will be fixed to the side of the Gear VR headset and will be able to detect in-air gestures to trigger clicks. This will enable users to move and click using a cursor without requiring any physical buttons on the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Benchmark reveals that Samsung is testing Helio X20 and X25 variants of the Galaxy S7
At present, the Galaxy S7 is available to purchase with either an Exynos or Snapdragon chipset. The latter is only available in China and the United States, whilst the former can be found on the device in the rest of the world. However, if a new benchmark is anything to go by, it appears that Samsung is […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Pay launches in China with support for 9 banks
Samsung has today announced that its mobile payment platform, Samsung Pay, is now available for use in China. The firm’s teamed up with card issuer China Union Pay to introduce support for nine banks in the region, which are: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China CITIC Bank, China Construction Bank, China Everbright Bank, China […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung explains everything you need to know about the Always On Display of the Galaxy S7
The Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge both feature an Always On Display (AOD) which enables users to check the time and date at a glance without having to wake up the display. They can even use the feature to keep an eye on message alerts and missed calls even when the phone is […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Gold Platinum Galaxy S7 and S7 edge finally arrive in Canada
Last year customers in Canada had to wait for about two extra weeks before they were able to purchase the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge in Gold Platinum. This particular color option arrived a bit late in Canada and history repeated itself this year. Canadians have had to wait longer to get their […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung Internet version 4.0 now released for older Galaxy devices
Samsung Internet version 4.0 was released about two months ago, it brought several new features including but not limited to support for adblocking extensions and popup video player. The app has now been updated with support for older Galaxy devices and it finally brings these features to those devices. The full list of supported devices has been […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
There’s a feature for that: the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are pocket-proof and bag-proof
The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are the finest devices Samsung has ever crafted, and two of the top devices on the market for 2016 (yes, we’re confident of this though it’s quite early in the year), but you’ll still find smartphone reviewers have their share of problems with them. Some criticisms are what […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
SK Telecom partners with Samsung to build an IoT hub in South Korea
SK Telecom, Korea's largest network operator, announced today that it will team up with Samsung to build an IoT (Internet of Things) hub in the city of Daegu, South Korea. Both the companies signed a MoU (memorandum of understanding) earlier today to transform the whole city into a state-of-the-art IoT hub. Samsung and SK Telecom will […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung starts mass producing 18nm DRAM chips
According to a report out of Korea, Samsung has started mass producing 18nm DRAM chips at its production facility in Hwaseong, south of Seoul. Initial volume is said to be small because Samsung Electronics had converted around 70 percent of its DRAM capacity to 20-nanometer level just last year. Thinner is always better in chip-making which […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung to construct a $300 million R&D center in Vietnam
Samsung is investing $300 million in Vietnam to set up a research and development center in Hanoi. The Vietnamese government has approved Samsung's plan to build a mobile communication research and development facility, the government has allowed the company to operate the center without having to pay rent for the next five decades. The company […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung turns down offer from Netflix to include dedicated button on smart TVs
Samsung Electronics has reportedly turned down an offer from Netflix to include a dedicated button on all its upcoming smart TVs. It’s believed that the button, once pressed, would instantly open the Netflix application, which is home to over 20,000 instantly accessible movies and shows. It’s unclear why Samsung rejected the offer. However, Business Korea’s […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung SM-C5000 spotted, upcoming C series to target Chinese market
Samsung is working on a new C series of smartphones. An SM-C5000 is undergoing testing in India, and thanks to our insiders we can confirm that a C7000 is also in the works. Both phones will target the Chinese market, though we're told that it won't necessarily be exclusive to China. The C5000 has a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge to double upload and download speeds using next-gen LTE
According to a new report published by Business Korea, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are set to be the first smartphones to support the next-generation of LTE connectivity. Samsung will start implementing category 12 LTE on the Galaxy S7 and category 11 LTE on the Galaxy S7 edge later today in South Korea. […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung India teases new smartphone that will ‘change the way you ride’
Samsung India is teasing the launch of a new smartphone, one focused on motorcycle riders, in the country. Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor is part of the teaser, suggesting the new device will be the Galaxy J3 as the actor was involved with advertisements of the Galaxy J2 on Indian television. The Galaxy J3 is expected to be […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung app confirms the presence of the Galaxy S7 Active
The Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge are not resistant to water or dust particles, so the company later released the Galaxy S6 Active for those who wanted a high-end smartphone suited for their active lifestyle. This year, Samsung made the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge water- and dust-resistant, but that is not stopping the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
One-in-three customers who purchase a Galaxy S7 in South Korea also sign up for Galaxy Club
Seoul-based technology journalist Vincent Lee stated earlier today that one-in-three customers who purchase a Galaxy S7 in South Korea also sign up to Samsung’s Galaxy Club upgrade program. For those unaware of what Galaxy Club is, it’s a premium scheme which enables its members to trade in their Samsung smartphone after just 12-months of ownership […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung to face threat from a Chinese firm in the memory chip segment
Samsung is one of the largest chip makers in the world. The company already holds big-name clients like Qualcomm and Apple, and many firms use memory and storage chips made by Samsung. However, the company is set to face a strong threat from Tsinghua Unigroup Ltd., a Chinese government-affiliated firm that is aspiring to become the countries largest chipmaker. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Wind Mobile slashes $100 off the price of the Galaxy S7
Just sixteen days after the Galaxy S7 launched in Canada, Wind Mobile has slashed $100 off the usual price of the handset, so you can now bag yourself a Galaxy S7 for $199 if you register for a $25 a month contract with WindTab Boost. Alternatively, if you don’t feel like signing up to a […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Optus extends Gear VR promotion for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
Optus, one of the largest carriers in Australia, has just revealed that it has extended its Gear VR promotional offer for customers who purchase either the Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge from its website or any of its nationwide bricks-and-mortar stores — so those who buy one of Samsung’s recently-released flagships from the operator will still […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
