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FTC and FCC team up to look into slow and missing security updates for mobile devices

FTC and FCC team up to look into slow and missing security updates for mobile devices

Users in the United States often have to wait for a very long time to get software and security updates on their mobile devices, most devices don't come with a guarantee that they'll even receive these updates, and this has got the regulators thinking now. The Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission have teamed […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Samsung launches the Galaxy S7 Asiana in South Korea

Samsung launches the Galaxy S7 Asiana in South Korea

In a unique partnership, Samsung has teamed up with SK Telecom and Asiana Airlines to churn out a special edition of the Galaxy S7 in its home country. The company has unveiled the Galaxy S7 Asiana in South Korea. The new variant is exactly similar to the Galaxy S7 but comes with a special Asiana-themed […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) reaching T-Mobile shelves soon

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) reaching T-Mobile shelves soon

A new leaked internal document has revealed the imminent arrival of the Galaxy J7 (2016) on T-Mobile’s network later this month. The document reveals that the handset will arrive on the 18th of May, meaning that we’re still more than a week away from its release. This document is sent out to the T-Mobile team […]

  • By Valerie R.
  • 9 years ago
Samsung updates Good Lock, brings more customization control

Samsung updates Good Lock, brings more customization control

Good Lock is one of those new projects by Samsung that you either love or hate, and its vanilla Android look and feel has some Samsung faithful uninstalling it. Others can't get enough of Good Lock, but, either way, Samsung's new project seems to produce polarizing thoughts about where Samsung is headed with it. Polarizing […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 9 years ago
The Samsung Slider gives sports spectators a view of the entire pitch in real-time

The Samsung Slider gives sports spectators a view of the entire pitch in real-time

One of the most frustrating things about attending a rugby match is not being able to see what’s going on when all the action is taking place at the other end of the pitch. Sure, you can look at one of the massive displays, but, understandably, it’s not as good as having the events unfold right […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S5 mini and the Galaxy J3 (2016) getting Marshmallow soon

Samsung Galaxy S5 mini and the Galaxy J3 (2016) getting Marshmallow soon

Samsung recently took the wraps off the Galaxy J3 (2016) [our review here] for international markets, the device was also launched in the U.S. via Verizon Wireless, AT&T and a couple of prepaid carriers. While the American models featured Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box, some regions had to make do with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. Well, it […]

  • By Valerie R.
  • 9 years ago
Samsung ties up with Paytm in India to open its online brand store

Samsung ties up with Paytm in India to open its online brand store

Samsung has been trying to find the right balance between online and offline sales of its devices in India. The company recently started localising e-commerce order delivery, installation, and collection of payment for cash-on-delivery orders through authorized distributors. Now, the company has tied up with Indian e-commerce marketplace Paytm to open its online brand store […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 9 years ago
Unlocked Galaxy Note 4 now receiving Marshmallow update in Germany

Unlocked Galaxy Note 4 now receiving Marshmallow update in Germany

Proud owners of the unlocked Galaxy Note 4 in Germany have awoken to a pretty surprising notification on their handset this morning, prompting them to download and install the long-awaited Marshmallow update. The upgrade, which weighs in at an eye-watering 1.29GB, carries all the added functionality you'd expect to find baked into Android 6.0.1, including […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 9 years ago
Prices of the new Galaxy Tab S2 models and the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 revealed

Prices of the new Galaxy Tab S2 models and the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 revealed

Last month, Samsung released updated models of the Galaxy Tab S2 series with a couple of hardware improvements. A new report has now revealed the European pricing of the 2016 Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 models as well as the new Galaxy Tab A 10.1. According to our sources, the Wi-Fi only model of the Galaxy Tab […]

  • By Valerie R.
  • 9 years ago
Samsung launches the Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) in India

Samsung launches the Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) in India

Samsung has launched its latest mid-range smartphones, the Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016), in India today. The Galaxy J5 (2016) is priced at INR 13,990 ($210) while the Galaxy J7 (2016) is priced at INR 15,990 ($240). Both these devices feature Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, and will be available exclusively through online retailer Flipkart […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 9 years ago
Samsung rolls out May security OTA for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Australia

Samsung rolls out May security OTA for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Australia

Just four days after it pushed out the May security maintenance release for the Galaxy Note 5 in India, Samsung has today started distributing an identical upgrade for all unlocked variants of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Australia. In addition to transporting all of Google’s latest patches to the handsets, the update […]

  • By Josh L.
  • 9 years ago
Latest Verizon update for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge adds a new service that installs bloatware

Latest Verizon update for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge adds a new service that installs bloatware

Verizon confirmed a couple of days ago that it's releasing a new over-the-air update for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge. The minor update was supposed to bring tweaks and improvements for the two flagship smartphones aside from the latest security patches. The changelog didn't mention this but the update also adds a new […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Samsung’s next Tizen smartphone could have a 4-inch display

Samsung’s next Tizen smartphone could have a 4-inch display

The Samsung Z1 was the company's first commercial Tizen smartphone and it performed quite nicely in the market. Samsung followed up with the Z3 in under one year and we recently reported exclusively that Samsung is working on a slightly upgraded version of the Z1, and that an entirely new handset is being developed as […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Import listing hints at 5.5-inch display for the Galaxy A4

Import listing hints at 5.5-inch display for the Galaxy A4

We reported recently that the Galaxy A lineup could soon be expanded with a new model as Indian import database Zauba revealed that a handset with model number SM-A430 was imported into India for testing. The listing offered no details about the device itself so it's unclear at this point in time whether it will […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Samsung takes fourth place in foundry market

Samsung takes fourth place in foundry market

In the latest foundry rankings compiled by market research firm IC Insights and Gartner, Samsung has taken the fourth position with American and Taiwanese companies occupying the top three positions. The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co or TSMC retained its first place on the list with US-based Globalfoundries coming in second place. Taiwan’s UMC is in third place. […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Samsung accelerating partnerships to take leadership in VR market

Samsung accelerating partnerships to take leadership in VR market

Samsung is heavily invested in virtual reality and from the looks of it the company doesn't really want to waste any time in establishing its leadership in the VR market. It's accelerating partnerships with leading companies across the globe for this purpose, companies that are also interested in VR and are thus working with Samsung […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Galaxy C5 pictures leaked yet again

Galaxy C5 pictures leaked yet again

If you haven't had enough of looking at the Galaxy C5 then you're going to like the fact that pictures of this upcoming mid-range device from Samsung have been leaked yet again. The first batch was leaked about a week ago and confirmed that the Galaxy C5 does come with a metal body, and the second […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Samsung to launch Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) in India tomorrow

Samsung to launch Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) in India tomorrow

Samsung released the successors to the Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 in China last month, and they were made available in Europe a week after that. Now, the company is gearing up to launch the Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) in other markets including India. Samsung has sent out press invites for the official […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 9 years ago
Lens cover for Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge now available

Lens cover for Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge now available

Samsung had announced a bunch of accessories for its flagship smartphones including attractive covers, power banks, and wireless chargers. The LG G5 comes with an inbuilt wide-angle camera, but the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge lack such an additional camera sensor. To compensate for that, Samsung had announced an official Lens Cover for the Galaxy S7 duo which can be […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 9 years ago
Off-screen is the new on-screen: three ways Samsung could expand Off Screen Memo in the Galaxy Note 6

Off-screen is the new on-screen: three ways Samsung could expand Off Screen Memo in the Galaxy Note 6

Samsung has never been one to sit back and wait for certain trends to manifest before endorsing them. Take the edge, for instance: it’s a unique design language that wasn’t even spoken of in the tech world before Samsung’s Galaxy S6 edge. All of a sudden, the edge is now “the new flat,” with even […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 9 years ago