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Gear 360 goes up for pre-order in South Korea
Starting today, residents in South Korea can pre-order Samsung’s first 360-degree camera, the Gear 360. The 15-megapixel pocket-sized unit carries a price tag of ₩399,300 ($350) in the region and is expected to arrive at customers doors before its official release date of April 29. If you choose to pre-order the Gear 360, you'll also […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung looks to sell coated NAND flash memory to Apple
Samsung is already part of Apple's supply chain but it appears that the company wants to do more business with its rival. According to a new report Samsung wants to sell Apple coated NAND flash memory that's protected against electromagnetic interference or EMI. Samsung is said to be working with a company called Protec to […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S7 edge Olixar Rugged and Olixar Shield case review
We have been taking a few Galaxy S7 edge cases for a spin, and the latest cases we tested are the Olixar Shield and Olixar Rugged. Both are full-fledged cases that nicely wrap around Samsung's edgy beauty and are stronger than the cases we have reviewed up until now. How do they work in real […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
WhatsApp for Tizen gets voice calling support on the Samsung Z3
The native WhatsApp app for Tizen has been updated today with support for a very important feature: voice calling. WhatsApp has flipped the switch for this feature on the Tizen-powered Samsung Z3 smartphone and this update will soon arrive for the Samsung Z1 as well. Users need to be on software version Z300HODD0BPD4 to use […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Gear S2 Band Adapter goes official, comes in two colors
The Gear S2 Band Adapter leaked in photos late last month and went live on a German retail site just last week, so it was only a matter of time before Samsung made it official. Well, the day has come, as the company has officially announced the release of the Gear S2 Band Adapter for […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Pay gets support for 20 new banks and credit unions in the US
Samsung has just updated its mobile payment platform with compatibility for 20 new banks and credit unions in the United States. Amongst the newly-supported banks are the Amalgamated Bank of Chicago, Ballston Spa National Bank and First National Bank of Durango. The full list can be seen below: A+ Federal Credit Union Amalgamated Bank of […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) arrive in Europe
Not long ago we confirmed the Galaxy J5 (2016) will be released in several European countries. That device has now surfaced on Samsung's website in France. Furthermore, Samsung Spain takes away all questions regarding a European release for the larger Galaxy J7 (2016), as it has posted the official product page on its website. A few […]
- By Michel G.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Pay partners with the largest POS providers to speed up adoption rate of mobile payments
Samsung has announced that its teamed up with the world’s largest point-of-sale (POS) manufacturers to improve the user experience and adoption rate of its mobile payment platform, Samsung Pay. This partnership should, in theory, result in more customers turning to the contactless payment service to purchase goods on a daily basis as it should be […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung vows to use technology to revolutionize the global fashion industry
The head of Samsung's fashion unit has said that the company is going to use technology to revolutionize the global fashion industry and take the lead in this market. These comments were made at the second annual Conde Nast International Luxury Conference in South Korea by Lee Seo-hyun, the president and CEO of Samsung C&T's […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S5 survives the outdoors for seven months
The Galaxy S5 was Samsung's first flagship to feature IP67 dust and water resistance, the handset was capable of taking on the elements as it was completely protected against dust and against up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. What if the Galaxy S5 was exposed to the elements for far longer, […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung teams up with The Weather Channel to launch exclusive application for Galaxy smartphones
You may recall that Samsung took the wraps off its ‘Made for Samsung’ program at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas back in January. However, chatter has been a little sparse since its unveiling, leading many people to come to the conclusion that the firm had canned the scheme before it even saw the […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung announces Pink Gold Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge for Korea, other markets to follow
The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are the finest devices on the market, but smartphone color is becoming as big of a deal as the devices themselves. The traditional black and white colors have lost the affection of consumers over the last few years, with many wanting to see more customized color options available […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Samsung will launch its mobile payment platform in Singapore this quarter
Samsung is now in the final stages of optimizing its mobile payment platform for launch in Singapore. At present, Samsung Pay is only available in China, the United States and South Korea, making Singapore the first market in Southeast Asia to receive access to the service when compatibility starts rolling out later this quarter. We […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung details contents of April security patch
Earlier today, Samsung posted the contents of this month’s exploit maintenance patch on its official Security Blog. The upgrade, which is currently en route to the South Korean company’s major flagship models, is primarily targeted at fixing a critical driver error which could, if not treated, enable intruders to access files stored on your device’s […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
You can now pick up a refurbished Galaxy S7 for $499
If you’re in the market for a Galaxy S7, but are not in the position to fork out $670 to purchase the handset, you may want to listen up as we have a fantastic deal for you. Independent online retailer Yapper Wireless has just kicked off a flash sale on a 32GB factory unlocked GSM […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Think the Gear S is the best Samsung smartwatch? Here are five reasons to consider the Gear S2
The Gear S2 is a thing of beauty, but its software capabilities are just as formidable despite the emphasis on sheer hardware alone of which we tech enthusiasts are most guilty. At the same time, however, we’re aware of our diehard Gear S fans who see the circular display as a turnoff reason to refrain […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
McDonald’s customers in the UK can play with Samsung tablets while they down a Big Mac
Do you ever feel bored when you're at a McDonald's going to town on a Big Mac? Ronald McDonald has just the cure for you, provided you're visiting one of his outlets in the United Kingdom. McDonald's UK is installing Samsung Galaxy tablets across most of its outlets in the country so that customers can browse […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s new Android app stops kids from holding phones too close to their eyes
How many times have our parents stopped us from sitting too close to the TV when we were kids? Well, kids these days are glued to smartphone and tablet screens, which could be harmful to their eyes. Samsung understands this, and that's why it has made an app for stopping kids from holding smartphones and tablets too close […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung demonstrates its 4K video broadcasting technology at NAB 2016
Samsung showcased its 4K UHD video broadcasting technology at NAB 2016 in Las Vegas, which is the world's largest broadcasting equipment exhibition. The company demonstrated the complete process of recording 4K videos, encoding those videos, and broadcasting them live to one of the company's SUHD TV. Along with a real-time demonstration of 4K video broadcasting, Samsung […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) detailed screen analysis
Samsung launched the new Galaxy A (2016) lineup of premium mid-range smartphones this year, and we recently tested the Galaxy A7's display to see how it measures up. The Galaxy A7 is the second-largest phone in the A series, so let's find out what this phone brings to the display in terms of the viewing […]
- By Martin R.
- 9 years ago
