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Oculus brings virtual reality documentary Nomad to the Gear VR
Samsung and Oculus are working together to bring more virtual reality content for Gear VR owners. Hitman Go was announced for the Gear VR yesterday, and now Nomads, a virtual reality documentary, is available to be viewed on Samsung's virtual reality headset. Nomads, which is created by Montreal-based VR studio Felix & Paul, takes viewers through lives of […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
One million people used the Gear VR last month: Oculus
Virtual reality is beginning to pick up steam slowly. Samsung's partnership with Oculus, which is one of the bigger players in the industry, for the Gear VR is already bearing fruit. Head of mobile at Oculus, Max Cohen, has now mentioned that the Gear VR was used by about one million people last month. He […]
- By Valerie R.
- 9 years ago
U.S. launch of the Galaxy Note 6 scheduled for mid-August: Leak
Renowned leakster @evleaks a.k.a Evan Blass has stumbled across some interesting information pertaining to the upcoming Galaxy Note 6. He claims that the handset has been scheduled for a release in the U.S. on the 15th of August 2016. His tweet reads “week of August 15th”, which suggests that the date might shift around a […]
- By Valerie R.
- 9 years ago
Hitman Go is coming to the Samsung Gear VR
Samsung and Oculus have been successful in creating developer interest to make apps and games for the Gear VR. Now, Hitman Go, a turn-based strategy game that is based on the famous Hitman franchise, will be launched for the Gear VR as well as the Oculus Rift tomorrow. There will be two versions of Hitman Go for […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
The Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge were an instant hit with customers in the US
Latest data from Kantar Worldpanel shows that the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge became an instant hit with customers in the United States as the handsets captured 5.8 percent of the US smartphone market combined in Q1 2016. Even though it was only available for the last few weeks of Q1 2016, the […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: Minimal
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on ten minimal backgrounds. All images are available in a QHD resolution, which is a perfect fit for the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy Note 5 and other flagships, but they can, of course, be used on different smartphones, too. If any of the following images float your […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Update to Samsung Music app brings support for edge controls
After listing its beta music player app on the Play Store and making it compatible with the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy Note 5, Samsung has now released another update to the app with new features and minor bug fixes. The Samsung Music app is now compatible with three more Galaxy devices: the Galaxy J3, Galaxy J5, […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
How to set up Night Clock on the Galaxy S7 edge
Just like the Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 edge+, Samsung’s latest curved smartphone, the Galaxy S7 edge, ships with a nifty integrated Night Clock feature. For those unaware of this functionality, it’s a subtle software tweak that takes advantage of the handset’s super-dark AMOLED screen in order to exhibit a dimly illuminated clock on the edge display during a specific […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
5-11-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S7, Galaxy S5 mini, Galaxy Note 4, 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
- 9 years ago
Samsung reaches peak over-innovation with the Galaxy Surfboard
Companies we love often come up with wacky ideas that they push out under the garb of innovation and normally we play along, but sometimes they come out with an idea that makes us think whether the companies are just over-innovating, and seeing Samsung's Galaxy Surfboard is going to make think along the same lines. Samsung […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy TabPro S 4G launched in Australia
The Galaxy TabPro S was unveiled back in January by Samsung to a mostly positive response. This was touted as a competitor to the Apple iPad Pro as well as the Microsoft Surface Pro 4. Well, the 4G LTE version of this 12-inch Windows-running tablet is now available for purchase in Australia via leading retailers. It […]
- By Valerie R.
- 9 years ago
Samsung could launch the Gear Fit 2 in South Korea as early as next month
According to a new report published by Pulse News, Samsung is preparing to launch the much-rumored Gear Fit 2 in South Korea next month. The device is expected to be the first fitness tracker on the market to pack a Bio-Processor, which will provide users with a wider range of health-based statistics, including a bioelectrical […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Galaxy C5 makes customary stop at Bluetooth SIG, launch just around the corner
We reported recently that Samsung is working on a new handset called the Galaxy C5. Several pictures of this smartphone have been leaked over the past few days hinting at a possible launch in the near future. The device has now made the customary stop at the Bluetooth SIG which is usually a big hint […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung announces the Galaxy Tab A 10.1
Earlier today, Samsung took the wraps off its latest tablet in the Galaxy Tab A (2016) series, the Galaxy Tab A 10.1. The long-rumored slate will be available to purchase in Black or White when it hits the shelves in Europe next month with pricing starting at €289 ($329) for the WiFi-only variant and topping out at […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s shows off fancy features of its Family Hub smart refrigerator in a new video
Samsung recently released its $5600 Family Hub refrigerator in the US, and the company has now released a new video featuring Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard showing off all its fancy features. The smart refrigerator from Samsung comes with a giant 21.5-inch touchscreen display running Tizen OS. Aptly titled ‘Birthday Party', the video shows actors Kristen […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung Gear 360 goes up for pre-order in the UK, priced at £299.99
Samsung's first 360-degree camera, the Gear 360, has gone up for pre-order in the UK. Priced at £299.99, the camera can now be pre-ordered through MobileFun.co.uk, and the retailer is expecting the stock to arrive somewhere around mid-June. The Gear 360 was launched in South Korea two weeks ago and was listed by a Dutch retailer a […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
The Galaxy Note 4 is not the last great Note Samsung ever made
The Galaxy Note 6 is on the way, and the Galaxy Note 5 is the current reigning Note device, but the Note 5 has had its share of critics (whether or not its criticisms are justified will be left up to your own conscience). The Galaxy Note 5 ditched the removable battery and microSD card of […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Verizon releases latest security patches for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+
Verizon is sending out a new software update today for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+. Software version MMB29K.N920VVRU2BPD4 is now being rolled out for the Galaxy Note 5 and version MMB29K.G928VVRU2BPD4 is out for the Galaxy S6 edge+. Both updates bring the latest Android security patches to these devices. The Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s new 256GB EVO Plus microSD card pushes storage into the future with 4K and VR
One year ago, Samsung announced its EVO Plus and PRO Plus microSD card series, even as it took an opposite direction with its high-end smartphones. Later on, the Korean giant brought out the 128GB PRO Plus microSD card, which was driven by an increase in 4K UHD video shooting from both action cameras and smartphones. […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Exclusive: BlackBerry Hub-like Samsung Focus app to debut with the Galaxy Note 6
BlackBerry 10 might have failed to stay relevant in the mobile industry, but the BlackBerry Hub was undoubtedly one of the best features of the gesture-heavy operating system. BlackBerry Hub acts as a communication hub that integrates various services like email, social networks, and instant messengers to give users a central location from which to […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
