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Samsung to push Quantum Dot TVs this year with 14 new models
Samsung said today that it will launch fourteen new SUHD TV models this year, maintaining its commitment to Quantum Dot technology rather than shifting to OLED technology. Samsung is aiming to sell more than 50 million TVs this year with 10 percent of them being high-end ones with double the profit of regular TVs. The South […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
T-Mobile Marshmallow update for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge could arrive soon
Users with carrier-locked devices usually have to wait longer to receive software updates since carriers tend to hold up updates for tests and for adding bloatware. Those who own the Galaxy S6 or the Galaxy S6 edge on T-Mobile in the United States will be interested to find out that the carrier has now started […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 rumored to arrive in July with Android N onboard
Samsung has traditionally released new Galaxy Note handsets at the IFA trade show in the fall but it has sort of become a tradition for the rumor mill to predict that this time around the flagship handset will arrive a bit earlier. This rumor is rehashed at the start of every year when the new […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung rolls out Marshmallow update for the Galaxy S5 in South Korea
Samsung has now started pushing out the long-awaited Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update to all unlocked variants of the Galaxy S5 (SM-G900L) operating on LG Uplus in South Korea. In terms of added functionality, this upgrade brings the latest version of Google’s open-source operating system to the handset, in addition to a multitude of bug fixes, […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s now issuing free replacement Sports straps for the Gear S2
One of the main issues with Samsung’s latest smartwatch, the Gear S2, is its rubberized Sports bands breakage vulnerability. Fastening the watch too tightly or switching out the bands frequently for a new look can cause the rubber strap and attachment pins to disengage from each other, making it impossible to reconnect the original band […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
US Supreme Court agrees to hear Samsung review petition against damages awarded to Apple
Samsung announced late last year that it would pay $548 million in damages to Apple. The company decided to pay the damages awarded to Apple after its petition before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to obtain an en banc rehearing on whether Apple could enforce payment of damages was denied. Samsung […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Gear S2 iOS support arrives in an update later this month
We exclusively confirmed back in December last year that Samsung is working on a Gear Manager app for iOS which will enable users to hook up the Gear S2 smartwatch with an iPhone. Come January, Samsung officially confirmed at the Consumer Electronics Show 2016 that the Gear S2 will be compatible with iOS devices later […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Initial sales of the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge have beaten expectations
Samsung's new flagship handsets have received a very positive response from customers around the world. Multiple reports have emerged in the past week or so revealing that the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge have beaten previous sales expectations. Market analysts say the new handsets have done particularly well in markets like India and China. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung captures Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge camera details in new interview
The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge have best-in-class cameras, but consumers who enjoy these devices often do so without stopping to consider the effort placed into creating them. Samsung conducted a recent interview with principal engineer Hwayoung Kang, senior engineers Beomjoon Kwon, Youngsoo Bok, and Global Product Planning Senior Manager Youngmin Nam. The main […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Sprint and Verizon are offering BOGO on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
Following buy-one-get-one-free offers for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge from AT&T and T-Mobile in the US, Sprint and Verizon have started offering the same in the country. Verizon customers can now buy either a Galaxy S7 or the Galaxy S7 edge and get another for free. It looks like any other BOGO offer where […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge’s screen seems to suffer with palm rejection issues
The Galaxy S7 edge is arguably the most beautiful smartphone in the world, and it is the curved display that enhances the smartphone's beauty. However, it can sometimes cause issues while using the device due to the curved nature of the display. The bezel around the display is far too thin to hold the device properly without […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Registration for the Gear Manager beta program for Samsung Z3 now open
Samsung is now accepting registrations for its Gear Manager beta program for the Tizen-powered Samsung Z3 smartphone. It's an important app in the Samsung ecosystem as it enables the Gear S2 smartwatch to work with Samsung's Tizen handset. Throughout the beta program users will be able to provide valuable feedback to the company which will […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Official images of the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) now available
Following the release of the Galaxy J5 (2016), Samsung was believed to be working on a larger Galaxy J7 model. This handset was expected to carry the same metal chassis and design that we saw on the Galaxy J5 but in a slightly bigger form factor. The handset even made its way to the FCC, […]
- By Valerie R.
- 9 years ago
The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge CPU cooling system is all about VR
And now, your phone can run fast without running hot. The Galaxy S7’s new cooling system is built with a technology first used in rockets and satellites. There’s a tube containing a liquid that vaporizes at high temperatures, and then condenses at lower temperatures…kind of like air conditioning for your phone. I mean, how cool […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
DxOMark names the Galaxy S7 edge as the best smartphone camera ever tested
More often than not, Samsung's flagship smartphones turn out to be one of the best mobile cameras. The Galaxy S6 edge was the best smartphone camera when it was released last year. Six months later, the Galaxy S6 edge+ claimed the title in DxOMark's tests. Now, it is time for the Galaxy S7 edge. DxOMark […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
T-Mobile rolls out March security update for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in the US
Exactly one week after the flagships launch, T-Mobile has today started rolling out this month's Android security update to all its carrier-branded variants of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge located in the United States. Verizon has also announced that it too will be pushing out the upgrade later today. Although T-Mobile doesn't specify […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung patents roll-out smartphone display
Samsung floods the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) with tons of different design ideas for flexible displays on a regular basis. However, the sketches seldom make their way onto the production line. The nearest the South Korean company has gotten to a fully-flexible screen previously the Galaxy Round which featured a curved panel. […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S7 edge x-ray makes all consumers smartphone doctors
Just what does it take to make a smartphone? More to the point: what does it take to make your smartphone, particularly the Galaxy S7 edge? We’ve seen the Galaxy S7 edge get the teardown treatment from iFixit, Chipworks, and others, but just in case you need yet another transparent look, a new Galaxy S7 […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
3-18-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy S5, Galaxy E5, 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 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge tip: Take camera pictures using your voice
Did you know that Samsung's flagship smartphones have a voice control option that lets you take pictures with your, um, voice? The Galaxy S6 lineup and the Galaxy Note 5 from last year had it, and it's present on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge as well. Voice control for taking pictures on Samsung […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
