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The Galaxy Note 5’s fast wireless charging leaves the Nexus 6P without excuse

The Galaxy Note 5’s fast wireless charging leaves the Nexus 6P without excuse

Google’s Nexus 6P is out and about now and, as usual, customers note the best of the smartphone and the worst of it. The Nexus 6P is the best camera Google’s ever produced for a Nexus smartphone, the display is Samsung-made, Samsung-grade, and stunning. For some tech-savvy customers, however, Google’s decision to forego Qi wireless […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 9 years ago
Samsung Z3 Review: Tizen’s app problem makes this a poor proposition

Samsung Z3 Review: Tizen’s app problem makes this a poor proposition

For a smartphone that was a new mobile operating system's first foray into the market, the Samsung Z1 was too low-end and unimpressive. Given the emergence of the budget smartphone segment in the last year or so and the slim chances of a costly device with a new OS attracting consumers, Samsung decision to make […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 9 years ago
[Update: OTA now rolling out] Samsung Z3 gets a new software update in India

[Update: OTA now rolling out] Samsung Z3 gets a new software update in India

The first firmware for Samsung's new Tizen-powered device arrived about three weeks back; Samsung has been quick with rolling out these incremental updates to Tizen, so it's not surprising that another update for the Z3 has arrived today. The download size for the update is 599 MB if you use Samsung Smart Switch, OTA 16.4 MB. The […]

  • By Danny Dorresteijn
  • 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A9 to have a 6-inch screen

Samsung Galaxy A9 to have a 6-inch screen

Samsung's upcoming mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy A9, has reached Indian shores for evaluation purpose. According to the import listings of the device on Zauba, the Galaxy A9 has a 6-inch display. The device has been imported to India multiple times over the past one month. The Galaxy A9's specifications were revealed through GFXBench last month, […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 9 years ago
Galaxy S6 Active review: Samsung makes old-school cool

Galaxy S6 Active review: Samsung makes old-school cool

Water-resistant phones are not everyone’s cup of tea (or java), but there is a market for them. Samsung’s Galaxy S5 was the result of high demand for its AT&T-exclusive Galaxy S4 Active, and the first Active phone (S4 Active) was an AT&T exclusive. The Galaxy S5 Active was also an AT&T exclusive, and Samsung keeps […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 9 years ago
[Poll] What’s your Galaxy Note S Pen used for most?

[Poll] What’s your Galaxy Note S Pen used for most?

The S Pen on Samsung's Galaxy Note devices is an amazing tool. A stylus hasn't been the primary method of interaction with mobile devices for a long time now, but the S Pen complements regular touch input by enabling users to get the most out of their Galaxy Note. From doodling in your spare time […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 9 years ago
11-05-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S4, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S5, and more

11-05-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S4, Galaxy S6 edge, 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 […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 9 years ago
Samsung has developed a ‘Bio Processor’ to improve health related features of wearable devices

Samsung has developed a ‘Bio Processor’ to improve health related features of wearable devices

Most wearable devices these days come with basic health related features, they're able to count steps, calories burned and some are even capable of measuring heart rate. Much more can be done to make these wearable devices even better particularly when it involves keeping on top of health matters and for precisely that purpose Samsung […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Video explains what Tizen is all about

Video explains what Tizen is all about

Tizen seems to be taking off quite well. Even though it has been such a short time since its release, it has managed to overthrow BlackBerry's solution to become the fourth largest smartphone operating system in the world during Q3 2015. Now, TizenExperts has published a new video that explains what this new operating system […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S7 said to feature LTE Cat. 12 connectivity

Samsung Galaxy S7 said to feature LTE Cat. 12 connectivity

It was reported that Samsung has sped up the development of its upcoming flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S7, and the company is expected to unveil the device sometime in February 2016. Now, it is being reported that the Galaxy S7 will feature faster cellular connectivity. According to a new report from Samsung's homeland, both variants […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 9 years ago
Themes Thursday: Samsung releases 20 new themes this week

Themes Thursday: Samsung releases 20 new themes this week

Samsung releases new themes for its recently released smartphones each week, and as a part of Themes Thursday, we showcase some of the best themes that are released every week. This week, 20 new themes were released in the Theme Store, and we found some of them to be good. Cameron Bunch, a well-known theme […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 9 years ago
Tizen surpasses Blackberry as the fourth largest smartphone platform during Q3 2015

Tizen surpasses Blackberry as the fourth largest smartphone platform during Q3 2015

In a surprising development, Tizen has surpassed BlackBerry to become the fourth largest smartphone operating system during Q3 2015 according to a new report from Strategy Analytics. The same report claims that Apple is gaining traction in the smartphone world while Android has lost some ground this year. What's more is that Samsung claims that Tizen is the 2nd […]

  • By Octav G.
  • 9 years ago
Android 5.1.1 for Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 available now

Android 5.1.1 for Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 available now

Samsung hasn't been quick to release the Android 5.1.1 update for some of its tablets, the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 is one of those tablets, but today said firmware is finally available for download. Recently T-Mobile released the same update for its variant of the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 (SM-P607T) and today it has arrived for […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Samsung may open up Samsung Pay to devices from other manufacturers

Samsung may open up Samsung Pay to devices from other manufacturers

It has only been a few months since Samsung Pay was launched, the payment service is performing nicely in the market and a major update is set to arrive in the near future which will not only add support for more financial institutions but also allow users to use gift cards for payment. For now Samsung […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S7 could be 10% cheaper than the Galaxy S6

Samsung Galaxy S7 could be 10% cheaper than the Galaxy S6

A recent report from Weibo claims that Samsung is trying to reduce the next launch price of its flagship device by 10%. This could heavily encourage sales but it comes as a response to the ever evolving smartphone market. The company's Vice Chairman Kwon Oh-Hyun discussed the stagnating smartphone business and the difficulties that Samsung […]

  • By Octav G.
  • 9 years ago
ATIV Book 9 Pro is Samsung’s first 4K laptop, ATIV Book 9 Spin brings 360-degree rotating touch display

ATIV Book 9 Pro is Samsung’s first 4K laptop, ATIV Book 9 Spin brings 360-degree rotating touch display

Samsung today announced the addition of two new laptops to its ATIV line, the ATIV Book 9 Pro is the company's first laptop with a 4K display, while the ATIV Book 9 Spin features a 360-degree rotating touch display making it perfect for those who demand versatility from their notebooks. Both devices use real time HDR […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Samsung BRITECELL trademark possibly confirms large camera sensor for the Galaxy S7

Samsung BRITECELL trademark possibly confirms large camera sensor for the Galaxy S7

Over the past week or so there have been conflicting reports about the camera that Samsung is going to use for the Galaxy S7. Some believe it's going to be a 20-megapixel ISOCELL camera while it was even rumored at one point that Samsung was in talks with Sony for the Xperia Z5's camera. It […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Gear S2 sells 180,000 units in under eight hours in China

Gear S2 sells 180,000 units in under eight hours in China

The Gear S2 has got people excited once again about Samsung smartwatches, the company took its time with this product but in the end it provided customers with something that they can really love. Gear S2 has been performing quite well and as it continues to be rolled out across the globe in partnership with […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Samsung Electronics CEO says the company needs to adapt to the new environment to succeed

Samsung Electronics CEO says the company needs to adapt to the new environment to succeed

Kwon Oh-hyun, Samsung Electronics CEO and vice chairman, has said that the IT industry's growth is hitting a plateau while on the other hand there's increased competition from new companies that are flooding the market with new technology and products. Keeping that in perspective he says that Samsung Electronics needs to significantly change to not […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Galaxy J3 photos show it’s business as usual

Galaxy J3 photos show it’s business as usual

We have known for a while now that the Galaxy J3 is coming out in the near future, a couple of weeks back the handset was spotted on GFXBench and just earlier this week the Galaxy J3 got its FCC certification which is always a big indication that a launch isn't that far off. Today photos […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago