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Samsung Z1 to get the final version of Tizen 2.4 on January 22
The beta version of Tizen 2.4 for the Z1 last month, and it looks like Samsung will soon release the final version of the operating system. According to a message posted by Jason Dongwon Kwak, Managing Director of Samsung's R&D Institute in India, on Facebook, the final version of Tizen 2.4 will be released for […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
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[Update: January 21] Samsung might launch the Gear S2 and the Gear VR in India this month
After Samsung unveiled the Gear S2 and the Gear VR wearable devices last year, they were made available in the European markets as well as in the US. We were doubtful about the availability of these devices in India, especially the Gear S2 since the original Gear S didn't sell well in the country. It […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s upcoming wearable activity tracker SM-R150 revealed in images
We had exclusively revealed a couple of months ago that Samsung is working on its next-generation fitness and activity tracker, the SM-R150, and that the device was being called Triathlon internally. Now, multiple images of the device have surfaced the Internet, and its design looks quite similar to the Gear S2. According to the images revealed […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
1-16-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S III, Galaxy Grand Neo, Galaxy Grand Prime, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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
Samsung Galaxy J3 to launch on Boost and Virgin Mobile for $179
Both Boost and Virgin Mobile have just announced that they will be offering the 2016 model of the Galaxy J3 with any of their prepaid plans in the United States for $179. The former will launch the handset on Monday, January 18, whilst the latter will start selling it today. As you'd expect, the Galaxy J3 doesn't […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy View Review: A movable display that misses the mark
A company like Samsung likes to take risks, and from time to time it comes out with products that don’t immediately strike you as a good idea. The very first Galaxy Note raised many eyebrows, and the first Galaxy Gear smartwatch didn’t strike its goal immediately. Now, the Galaxy Note has proved to be a […]
- By Martin R.
- 9 years ago
Samsung to introduce dual-SIM variant of the Galaxy Note 5 in India
While Samsung sells dual-SIM variants of its entry-level and mid-range smartphones in India, the company has refrained itself from offering that feature in its high-end smartphones in the country. However, it looks like the South Korean smartphone giant has decided to launch the dual-SIM variant of the Galaxy Note 5 in India. According to The Economic Times, Samsung revealed that the Galaxy Note 5 […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
How to quickly launch the camera on the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, and Galaxy Note 5
Samsung went all-out in the camera department for its flagship smartphones and phablets of 2015. The Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5 sport fantastic 16-megapixel cameras, which do a great job at capturing images in low-light conditions. However, having a wonderful sensor and image processing software is all well and […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
LG won’t let the Galaxy S7 steal the spotlight at MWC 2016
A day before Mobile World Congress 2016 kicks off next month in Barcelona the two biggest conglomerates from South Korea are likely to unveil their new flagship handsets, according to a report out of Korea this time around LG isn't going to let Samsung's new flagship steal the spotlight, it's going to unveil the G5 […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung receives a patent for smartphone cover with built-in S Pen
What if Samsung releases a smartphone cover that allows you to add an S Pen to any upcoming flagship device? That would reduce the much beloved Note series to an accessory. That would be pretty absurd. Or would it? Today, a patent published in South Korea shows us that Samsung is working towards that idea: an […]
- By Michel G.
- 9 years ago
Chat Hub app for Gear S2 lets you send messages right from the watch
We recently reported on an upcoming app named Chat Hub for the Gear S2 that lets you start messaging conversations right from the watch without needing a notification for a message sent by one of your friends. That app is now available on the Gear Apps store; it comes from the same developer who gave us […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung could become chief supplier for the future iPhones’ flexible OLED displays
Samsung has been steadily assuring a future business with Apple in its future iPhones as well as the Apple Watch and now a recent rumor suggests that the South Korean giant could become the chief supplier for the next generation of iPhones' flexible OLED displays. It was reported that Samsung and LG would supply the […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015) and Galaxy A5 (2016) preview
By now, all new models in Samsung's 2016 Galaxy A series are available at least somewhere. And thus we've managed to get our hands on them. Here are our first impressions of the Galaxy A3 (2016) and Galaxy A5 (2016). If you're into the larger devices, don't forget to head over to our preview of […]
- By Michel G.
- 9 years ago
Samsung is set to launch its own version of Live Photos with the Galaxy S7
When Apple unveiled the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus back in September 2015, the fruit-named company showcased a new feature that enables users to capture 1.5-seconds of video before and after a photo is snapped in order to create a moving image with sound (a feature that is also found on HTC smartphones). However, if […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
1-14-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy E7, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Grand Neo, 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
How to force restart the Galaxy S6 trio and Galaxy Note 5
At some point in your smartphone’s life, it’s bound to break into a freeze, callously rendering it useless until a reboot takes place. Yet, if the processor won’t push through any data, it can be pretty difficult to switch the device off without having to remove the battery. That said, if your handset features a […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
From the Galaxy Note 3 to the Galaxy Note 5: Five Good Changes
The Galaxy Note 5 is now available, even in the coveted Gold Platinum color option, so it’s likely that fellow Note 3 users are contemplating an upgrade from their now two-year-old smartphone. We’ve heard a lot about what Note 4 users think about the Note 5, but we haven’t heard as much from Note 3 […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Samsung releases its own Wi-Fi Transfer app on the Play Store
There are many apps available for Android that allow you to transfer files between devices using a Wi-Fi network, but Samsung has felt the need to release one of its own, which is why it has released an app aptly called Wi-Fi Transfer on the Google Play Store. As the name suggests the app will let […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung could launch the Z3 in several European countries early this year
Last year we exclusively reported that with its upcoming Tizen-powered smartphone Samsung is going to bring its homegrown mobile OS to Europe. The Samsung Z3 has already been released in multiple emerging markets and now it's expected that this handset will arrive in several European countries early this year. According to a new report, Samsung […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) and Galaxy A9 (2016) preview
Not so long ago, Samsung's flagship smartphones were the only devices you could get if you wanted a great experience, and the lower tier devices had many limitations that made them hard to recommend. But the Galaxy A series was the company's first attempt to offer a premium experience in the mid-range category, and the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
