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    Samsung now pushing out Marshmallow update for the Galaxy S5 in Italy

    Samsung now pushing out Marshmallow update for the Galaxy S5 in Italy

    Just a matter of hours after it started rolling out the long-awaited Marshmallow update for the Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F) in Germany, Samsung is now in the midst of pushing out an identical upgrade for all unlocked variants of the device located in Italy. In terms of added functionality, the upgrade brings the standard features that you’d […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 9 years ago
    From every angle: how to ensure your fingerprint registers every time

    From every angle: how to ensure your fingerprint registers every time

    Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, the Galaxy S6 series, as well as the Galaxy Note 5, all use a new fingerprint sensor and registry method that many prefer over the old “slide to register” setup on the Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Note 4. Even with the new sensor and registry method, however, users must […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 9 years ago
    Always On Display for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge gets a minor update

    Always On Display for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge gets a minor update

    Nope, there's no new functionality to be had with the update that is rolling out for the Always On Display mode feature on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge today. No support for third-party app notifications nor any support for having the feature enabled only when the device is charging; the update only brings improvements […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Marshmallow update arrives in Germany

    Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Marshmallow update arrives in Germany

    Samsung today released the Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Marshmallow update in Germany, the very same update has already been released in Sri Lanka and it was released in India just three days ago. The update has started rolling out today in Germany and it should go live shortly for all users of the most widespread model of […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    [Update: Multi-user mode] Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 starts receiving Android 6.0.1 in Germany

    [Update: Multi-user mode] Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 starts receiving Android 6.0.1 in Germany

    Samsung has started rolling out the Android 6.0.1 update to the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 (SM-T815) in Germany. The company's flagship tablet will finally run the latest version of Android with firmware version T815XXU2BPD6. If you haven't received the update notification yet, you can check for it manually by heading into the Settings » About device » Software […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    [Poll Results!] Galaxy Note 6: Flat display or curved?

    [Poll Results!] Galaxy Note 6: Flat display or curved?

    The Galaxy Note 6 has been in the rumor mill quite a lot in recent weeks, and a recent rumor suggested Samsung is testing two variants of its next phablet flagship. One with a flat display, and another with a curved display. Basically, it looks like it could be a return to 2014, when Samsung […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    ‘Super-luxury’ Gear S3 will be launched in March next year

    ‘Super-luxury’ Gear S3 will be launched in March next year

    It's likely that Samsung is going to unveil the Gear S3 smartwatch at the IFA 2016 convention in September this year and we now know that a “super-luxury” version of this smartwatch will be unveiled next year. Swiss luxury jeweler de GRISOGONO has confirmed that it's working with Samsung “to develop its next-generation smartwatch,” it has […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung owns the largest number of LTE-related patents

    Samsung owns the largest number of LTE-related patents

    The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) said in its latest report on the patent trend that Samsung has owned the largest number of LTE-related patents over the last two years. The South Korean electronics giant has been in the top position among 66 global telecom business. Samsung, with its 954 standard-essential patents (SEPs) in the LTE […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Ringke Signature case review

    Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Ringke Signature case review

    After taking a few regular back cases for the Galaxy S7 edge for a spin, we decided to take a look at one of those so-called wallet cases. The Signature case from Ringke is made of “rich, premium leather” and is actually two different cases – a regular TPU back case is stuck inside the […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Facer brings its brilliant watch faces to the Samsung Gear S2

    Facer brings its brilliant watch faces to the Samsung Gear S2

    Facer (by Little Labs) is a platform using which designers can create watch faces for Android Wear smartwatches. It was first released on Play Store a while ago and is quite popular among smartwatch owners. Now, Facer has come to the Gear S2, with 22 watch faces now available for Samsung's Tizen-based smartwatch. You can find watch faces by Facer in […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung and LG to go head to head in the OLED panel business

    Samsung and LG to go head to head in the OLED panel business

    Korean rivals Samsung and LG are looking to change their strategies in the OLED display panel business to compete with each other. Samsung is going to make a substantial investment in OLED TV panel manufacturing while LG is planning to invest in smaller OLED display panels for smartphones. According to sources in the display industry, […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    4-25-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy J5, Galaxy S5, and more

    4-25-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy J5, Galaxy S5, 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
    You can now pick up a dual-SIM Galaxy S7 edge in the US for $670

    You can now pick up a dual-SIM Galaxy S7 edge in the US for $670

    Independent eBay merchant 232Tech has today kicked off a fantastic sale on the 32GB GSM dual-SIM model of the Galaxy S7 edge in the United States. For a limited time, you’ll be able to get your hands on the handset anodized in either Black or Gold for just $669.99, which is a total saving of […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy Note 4 gets April security patch in India

    Galaxy Note 4 gets April security patch in India

    Samsung India seems to be on a roll. Earlier this month Indian consumers saw the rollout of the Marshmallow update to the Galaxy Note 4, which was followed by the same upgrade for the Galaxy S5 earlier this week. Samsung also brought the April security patch to the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ recently, […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung rolls out S Bike Mode to the Galaxy J2, Galaxy J5, and Galaxy J7

    Samsung rolls out S Bike Mode to the Galaxy J2, Galaxy J5, and Galaxy J7

    Samsung recently launched the Galaxy J3 (2016) in India with a unique feature called S Bike Mode. When it is activated, the smartphone automatically plays a pre-recorded message to callers that the user is riding and cannot receive the call, Now, S Bike Mode has been released to more devices in the Galaxy J series. S Bike […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    An update to Motion Photo Sharer app brings animated GIF support

    An update to Motion Photo Sharer app brings animated GIF support

    Motion Photo Sharer for S7, a third-party app that exports Motion Photos captured using the Galaxy S7 or S7 edge into short video files, received a new update today. The app can now export Motion Photos in the form of animated GIF files that could be shared using supported apps. Before the recent update to the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, which […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy S5 Marshmallow update arrives in India

    Galaxy S5 Marshmallow update arrives in India

    It seems to be a good day for Samsung's Indian consumers. The Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ got the latest security update in India today, but more importantly, Samsung has started rolling out Marshmallow to the Galaxy S5 in the country. The company's first water-resistant flagship is making the jump to Android 6.0.1 […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Telus to update the Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Tab S2 to Marshmallow in May

    Telus to update the Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Tab S2 to Marshmallow in May

    Canadian carrier Telus recently updated Samsung's 2015 flagships to Android Marshmallow, and it looks like the Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Note 4 will get in line for the major update starting next month, in addition to the Galaxy Tab S2. An official Telus document has been shared online, with May 2nd listed as the date […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    4-22-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S6, Galaxy S5, Galaxy A5 (2016), and more

    4-22-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S6, Galaxy S5, Galaxy A5 (2016), 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 uses big data to assist doctors in diagnosis of tumors

    Samsung uses big data to assist doctors in diagnosis of tumors

    Samsung has announced that it has applied big data and deep learning technology in its ultrasound examination device to help doctors correctly diagnose breast tumors. The company's deep learning algorithm, S-Detect, has been applied on the RS80A. The algorithm utilizes information from around 10,000 cases of breast tumor cases to assist doctors in the detection […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago