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There’s a feature for that: the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are pocket-proof and bag-proof
The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are the finest devices Samsung has ever crafted, and two of the top devices on the market for 2016 (yes, we’re confident of this though it’s quite early in the year), but you’ll still find smartphone reviewers have their share of problems with them. Some criticisms are what […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
SK Telecom partners with Samsung to build an IoT hub in South Korea
SK Telecom, Korea's largest network operator, announced today that it will team up with Samsung to build an IoT (Internet of Things) hub in the city of Daegu, South Korea. Both the companies signed a MoU (memorandum of understanding) earlier today to transform the whole city into a state-of-the-art IoT hub. Samsung and SK Telecom will […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung starts mass producing 18nm DRAM chips
According to a report out of Korea, Samsung has started mass producing 18nm DRAM chips at its production facility in Hwaseong, south of Seoul. Initial volume is said to be small because Samsung Electronics had converted around 70 percent of its DRAM capacity to 20-nanometer level just last year. Thinner is always better in chip-making which […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung to construct a $300 million R&D center in Vietnam
Samsung is investing $300 million in Vietnam to set up a research and development center in Hanoi. The Vietnamese government has approved Samsung's plan to build a mobile communication research and development facility, the government has allowed the company to operate the center without having to pay rent for the next five decades. The company […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung turns down offer from Netflix to include dedicated button on smart TVs
Samsung Electronics has reportedly turned down an offer from Netflix to include a dedicated button on all its upcoming smart TVs. It’s believed that the button, once pressed, would instantly open the Netflix application, which is home to over 20,000 instantly accessible movies and shows. It’s unclear why Samsung rejected the offer. However, Business Korea’s […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung SM-C5000 spotted, upcoming C series to target Chinese market
Samsung is working on a new C series of smartphones. An SM-C5000 is undergoing testing in India, and thanks to our insiders we can confirm that a C7000 is also in the works. Both phones will target the Chinese market, though we're told that it won't necessarily be exclusive to China. The C5000 has a […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge to double upload and download speeds using next-gen LTE
According to a new report published by Business Korea, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are set to be the first smartphones to support the next-generation of LTE connectivity. Samsung will start implementing category 12 LTE on the Galaxy S7 and category 11 LTE on the Galaxy S7 edge later today in South Korea. […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung India teases new smartphone that will ‘change the way you ride’
Samsung India is teasing the launch of a new smartphone, one focused on motorcycle riders, in the country. Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor is part of the teaser, suggesting the new device will be the Galaxy J3 as the actor was involved with advertisements of the Galaxy J2 on Indian television. The Galaxy J3 is expected to be […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung app confirms the presence of the Galaxy S7 Active
The Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge are not resistant to water or dust particles, so the company later released the Galaxy S6 Active for those who wanted a high-end smartphone suited for their active lifestyle. This year, Samsung made the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge water- and dust-resistant, but that is not stopping the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
One-in-three customers who purchase a Galaxy S7 in South Korea also sign up for Galaxy Club
Seoul-based technology journalist Vincent Lee stated earlier today that one-in-three customers who purchase a Galaxy S7 in South Korea also sign up to Samsung’s Galaxy Club upgrade program. For those unaware of what Galaxy Club is, it’s a premium scheme which enables its members to trade in their Samsung smartphone after just 12-months of ownership […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung to face threat from a Chinese firm in the memory chip segment
Samsung is one of the largest chip makers in the world. The company already holds big-name clients like Qualcomm and Apple, and many firms use memory and storage chips made by Samsung. However, the company is set to face a strong threat from Tsinghua Unigroup Ltd., a Chinese government-affiliated firm that is aspiring to become the countries largest chipmaker. […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Wind Mobile slashes $100 off the price of the Galaxy S7
Just sixteen days after the Galaxy S7 launched in Canada, Wind Mobile has slashed $100 off the usual price of the handset, so you can now bag yourself a Galaxy S7 for $199 if you register for a $25 a month contract with WindTab Boost. Alternatively, if you don’t feel like signing up to a […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Optus extends Gear VR promotion for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
Optus, one of the largest carriers in Australia, has just revealed that it has extended its Gear VR promotional offer for customers who purchase either the Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge from its website or any of its nationwide bricks-and-mortar stores — so those who buy one of Samsung’s recently-released flagships from the operator will still […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S5 gets Marshmallow update outside South Korea
Owners of the Galaxy S5 (SM-G900L) in South Korea were the first ones in the world to taste the sweetness of Android Marshmallow update. Now, it is time for Galaxy S5 (SM-G900M) owners in Trinidad & Tobago to do so. Samsung usually releases a new software update in its home country South Korea, which is […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Reasons not to upgrade from the Galaxy S6 edge+ to the Galaxy S7 edge
Earlier this week, we jotted down a few reasons Galaxy S6 edge owners have for not upgrading to the Galaxy S7 edge. For Galaxy S6 edge+ owners, the biggest reason is the fact their phone came out barely six to seven months ago, which means it doesn't make monetary sense to be ditching it for Samsung's […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Leaked press render suggests that the Galaxy J1 (2016) will launch on AT&T
Following the launch of the Galaxy J1 (2016) in Russia two weeks ago, it looks like Samsung’s latest budget-friendly smartphone is now en route to the United States. Renowned tipster Evan Blass has tweeted a render of the handset with AT&T carrier branding. Regrettably, Blass provided no word on pricing or availability of the handset, […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Verizon distributes connectivity maintenance update for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
Verizon, one of the largest carriers in the United States, is currently in the process of pushing out a maintenance upgrade (G930VVRU2APB5) for its branded variants of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. Unfortunately, this upgrade doesn’t bring much to the table by way of added functionality, but it does transport a handful of […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
AT&T now testing rumored Galaxy S6 Active (SM-G891A) upgrade
The day before yesterday, we reported that an unidentified Samsung smartphone carrying the model number SM-G891A was imported into India for testing. Unfortunately, no documentation accompanied the handset from South Korea, but seeing as the Galaxy S6 Active sports the model number SM-G890A, we came to the conclusion that this unnamed device was the Galaxy […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Sprint pushes out Marshmallow upgrade for the Galaxy S6 edge+
Following a successful rollout for the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note 5 yesterday in the United States, Sprint has today begun distributing the long-awaited Android 6.0.1 upgrade to all its carrier-branded variants of the Galaxy S6 edge+ located in the region. The update weighs a little over 1.4GB and ferries the usual host of […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Five reasons to keep your Galaxy S6 edge and not upgrade to the Galaxy S7 edge
The Galaxy S7 edge is an excellent smartphone. It's the culmination of Samsung's experience with making devices with dual edge displays for a year and fixes virtually every shortcoming that plagued the Galaxy S6 edge. But despite being a year old, the Galaxy S6 edge is still a top-notch phone, and if you have been looking for reasons […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
