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Samsung Galaxy C series smartphones will be launched on May 26
Not too long ago we reported that Samsung is developing a new Galaxy C series of smartphones and that the Galaxy C5 and the Galaxy C7 are going to be the first two handsets in this new lineup. Much has been leaked and rumored about both handsets since. We did report that Samsung will launch these smartphones […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S7 Active looks much better in green than gaudy desert camo
The Galaxy S7 Active is sort of an open secret right now, Samsung may not have officially acknowledged the existence of this device but there's plenty of evidence to show that it's going to be announced soon. A press render of the handset was leaked online yesterday which revealed that the Galaxy S7 Active will be offered […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Tab A receives Android 6.0 Marshmallow update
The Galaxy Tab A has become the latest Samsung device to make the jump to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The new version of the OS (Android 6.0.1 to be exact) is rolling out to the 9.7-inch Wi-Fi variant (SM-T550) of the tablet in France, with build number T550XXU1BPE1. Expect to see all the under-the-hood features of Marshmallow, […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Renault Samsung is making the world’s first electric light commercial vehicle
It was only a few months ago that the Samsung Group announced its intention to pursue other avenues for growth, the company also announced that it was setting up a new team for the advancement of its automotive business. While that part of the company continues to forge partnerships to create the car of the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung announces the first commercial installation of its mirror display
We've known for a while now that Samsung has been working tirelessly to kickstart production of its much-anticipated mirror displays, and today marks the day that the panels have been installed in their very first retail environment. The lucky store to receive the 55-inch screens is the LEEKAJA HAIRBIS hair salon located in Seoul, Korea. […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung uploads its S Note application to the Play Store for easy updating
In an effort to make updating the platform easier than ever, Samsung has today uploaded its S Note application to the Play Store. Unfortunately, the note-taking app remains exclusive to the most recent Galaxy Note-branded devices, but this move means that the South Korean company can now push out timely standalone upgrades for the program […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
AT&T Galaxy S6 gets Marshmallow at last
AT&T was the only major carrier left in the United States that didn't release Marshmallow for the Galaxy S6. The carrier updated the support page for this device two weeks ago to show that the update will soon be rolling out. One would have expected that it wouldn't take more than a couple of days […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
The Galaxy S7 edge and Game of Thrones: can you watch an entire season on a single charge?
These devices are incredibly powerful, but they also require a lot of power. We know battery life is a big deal; that's why we say our phone is ‘about to die.' I mean, that's how grim it feels. With these devices, we've broken new ground: we engineered batteries that were incredibly large in terms of […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
EyeSight brings gesture control to Gear VR
Virtual reality technology is gradually getting better with time but more work still needs to be done to improve on aspects like gesture control. Currently gesture control in virtual reality requires specialized sensors or powerful PCs so there aren't a lot of solutions for phone-based VR solutions made possible with devices like the Gear VR. EyeSight […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S7 Active leaks in ‘desert camo,’ launch likely on June 10
We have known for a while now that Samsung has the Galaxy S7 Active in the pipeline and as with previous Active handsets, it's likely going to be exclusive to AT&T in the United States. The Galaxy S7 Active has leaked again today in a rather interesting gold hue that's apparently called “desert camo,” and it appears […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Galaxy Note 4 gets another huge software update in India following Marshmallow
The Galaxy Note 4 was surprisingly the first Samsung device to get the security patches for the month of April, even before the month had come to an end. The security fixes came in a rather large update following Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and Samsung India is now pushing out an even bigger update to the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung might supply 60 percent of AMOLED panels for the upcoming iPhone
Newer OLED panels are more color accurate and power-efficient than ever, and they are expected to reach the power efficiency levels of LCD panels by next year even while displaying whites. So, Apple has finally seen the sense in opting for OLED displays for its upcoming iPhones. We've already heard rumors about Apple ordering 100 million OLED […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung is offering 20% off select gift cards as part of its Father’s Day promotion
With Father's Day right around the corner, Samsung has launched a ‘20% off' promotion on select gift cards purchased through its mobile payment platform, Samsung Pay. Although the choice of cards available as part of the deal isn't overly extensive — it's limited to American Eagle Outfitters, Best Buy, Domino's, GameStop, P.F. Changs and Regal Entertainment Group […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
The Washington Post’s Gear S2 watch face provides you with live updates from the US presidential election
The Washington Post has just released its first ever watch face for Samsung's latest Tizen-powered smartwatch, the Gear S2. The face has been designed to provide political junkies with the most recent information from the US presidential election, including up-to-the-minute polling results and a live numeric countdown to election day. “What we’ve learned from being […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s Always On Display updated with time range settings
Samsung has pushed out an update to Always On Display on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, with users now having the option of setting the duration for which the feature stays enabled. It's a useful addition that means you can limit Always On Display to a custom time range and save battery life. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Turn up the volume in Gear VR without turning off the game
You've been a good follower of Samsung's Gear VR tutorial, and you're fascinated with your Gear VR settings. Yet and still, you find yourself pressing the back button to access these settings whenever you want to raise or lower the volume. It gets tiring, particularly when you're relaxing on your executive jet in vTime, wanting […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Samsung advancing chip-making technology to better compete with TSMC
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is perhaps the biggest rival for Samsung's chip-making business and the company recognizes the need to effectively compete against TSMC in the market. Reports out of Korea reveal that Samsung is working to compete more effectively against TSMC by advancing its chip-making technology. According to the report, Samsung has signed […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung SM-G880 spotted in import database, could it be the Galaxy S7 Sport?
Indian import listing database, Zauba, is popular for leaking out devices ahead of their scheduled arrival. One such Samsung handset has now made it to this import database packing the model number SM-G880. Now it's anybody's guess as to what this device could be, but one theory floating around is that this could be a […]
- By Valerie R.
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s new commercial shows how you can relive memories using the Gear VR and the Gear 360
Samsung not only bundled its virtual reality headset for free with every Galaxy S7 and S7 preorder but also announced exclusive Gear VR content for customers who bought its flagship smartphone. The South Korean tech giant is now trying to show how amazing virtual reality can be when captured using the Gear 360 camera and […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
T-Mobile offering the Galaxy Grand Prime for free with the Galaxy S7 or the S7 edge
Samsung was offering the Gear VR at no cost with initial pre-orders of the Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge. The company has now teamed up with T-Mobile to offer the Galaxy Grand Prime for free along with the purchase of either smartphone. The deal is valid “for a limited time” with the carrier not specifying […]
- By Valerie R.
- 9 years ago
