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Tizen 2.4 Beta SDK has been released to developers
If you're a developer looking to make apps for Tizen-based devices, then you should know that an SDK for the mobile pre-release of the Tizen 2.4 beta has been released officially. Tizen 2.4 comes with many new features including the Application Background Policy which restricts CPU resources for background application processes. A really impressive addition in the […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ are selling much better than the Galaxy Note 4
It looks like Samsung's latest phablet devices are selling quite well according to KoreaTimes. One of the key selling points of these devices seems to be Samsung Pay, which has already gone live in South Korea. Owners of the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+ can use this feature out of the box. These two […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Amazon Echo is now compatible with Samsung’s SmartThings hub
We reported last week that Samsung will start selling SmartThing's upcoming home automation products from next month. The company also revealed that it will announce new features at the same time. Right before the announcement, the company has announced that its hub is now compatible with Amazon Echo speakers. The Amazon Echo speaker is an […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung reportedly conducting intensive testing on the Snapdragon 820
Samsung didn't go with the Snapdragon 810 for this year's flagship devices instead it opted for its own Exynos 7420 processor but that doesn't mean that the company will never return to Qualcomm processors for high-end devices. It has been rumored multiple times that the company might consider using the Snapdragon 820, internally known as […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung is using ISOCELL as well as Sony IMX240 camera sensors in Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+
Samsung has a habit of sourcing smartphone components from different brands to save itself from demand and supply issues. If you can remember, we reported earlier this year that Samsung has used two different camera sensors – ISOCELL and Sony IMX240 – in the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge, and we also showcased […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung has already run out of phones for the ‘Ultimate Test Drive’ iPhone promotion
Looks like Samsung's latest deal for iPhone users has been a huge hit, as the tech company has already run out of devices to give out due to the overwhelming amount of customers. For only $1, any US-based citizen with an iPhone device and an activated SIM card could visit Samsung's promotion website and take […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Samsung releases a beautifully shot ‘inboxing/unboxing’ video of the Galaxy S6 edge+
I'm sure you have seen many unboxing videos of your favorite gadgets but have you ever seen an “inboxing” video? Samsung came up with this idea earlier this year when it released an inboxing video for the Galaxy S6 edge, basically it shows the device being built from scratch with each component being installed by hand. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung pushing notification ads to some users
It seems that Samsung has started pushing notification advertisements to certain users according to AndroidPolice. One of the ads comes from the bundled Peel Remote App, which is interesting given their latest statement. It appears that the ads are delivered using the Samsung Push Service which is meant to deliver notification support for things such […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
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[Poll] How much storage do you need on your smartphone?
Forget the new design, forget the industry-leading hardware – the removal of the microSD slot has been the most talked about aspect of Samsung's 2015 flagships. Almost no one is happy with the fact that Samsung is now taking an Apple and Google-like approach and limiting users to the internal storage on their phones and asking […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Exclusive: Samsung is working on a huge Android tablet with an 18.4-inch display
Samsung has already released a bunch of tablets this year including the Galaxy Tab E, the Galaxy Tab A, and the Galaxy Tab S2, but it has plans to bring more devices to the market. The company is working on a huge Android-based tablet that could be used in living rooms, offices, or schools. According to […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung launches Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ Experience apps
Like it does after every flagship launch, Samsung has launched apps that will let you experience the features of the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ on your current smartphone. These “Experience” apps basically offer a interactive demo of the top features of both devices, such as the new Air Command menu for the S Pen […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung now offering 30-day Galaxy Note 5, S6 Edge & S6 edge+ test drive in the US
Samsung is now launching a promotion called ‘Ultimate Test Drive' for iPhone users in the US over the age of 18 to take one of its latest devices for a spin. The offer includes three devices: the Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge+. Basically all you have to do is visit SamsungPromotions.com […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Peel doesn’t seem to be too happy that the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+ don’t have IR blaster
All flagship smartphones released by Samsung over the last couple of years have had the IR blaster, the infrared sensor allows users to control TVs, set-top boxes and other remote controlled devices. Imagine how fans felt when they found out that the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+ don't feature an IR blaster even […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung reportedly working on a 12-inch Windows 10 tablet
It has been a while since Samsung launched a new mobile device powered by Windows but if a new rumor is to be believed the company might be working on a 12-inch tablet powered by Windows 10. Microsoft released the new software back in July and it's likely that the company is pushing OEM partners […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung needs to work on software consistency across devices
With the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge came the best version of Samsung's software. After years of complaints, Samsung finally realized it needed software that is fast and visually appealing, and aside from a couple of issues, the company delivered on both fronts. Since the launch of the two S6 phones, the new Samsung […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Themes Thursday: Twelve new themes make their way into Samsung’s Theme Store today
This has been a busy week for Samsung as it unveiled two new high-end phablets, the Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5. Both these devices are compatible with Samsung's new themes, and the company's Theme Store comes pre-installed on both these devices. Coming back to themes, twelve new themes have been released in […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
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[Poll] Do you use the IR blaster on your Samsung phone?
The Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ don‘t just skip on two major features that Samsung consumers have become accustomed to over the the years, but also remove a small but sometimes very useful feature. That's the IR blaster (or an infrared sensor, in less dramatic terms), which we have seen on all of Samsung's flagship […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
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[Updated] Galaxy S6 and S6 edge start receiving S6 edge+ features with new update
During the unveiling of the Galaxy S6 edge+, Samsung showcased some new software features such as Apps Edge, ability to save images in RAW format in the camera app, and slightly updated icons. We hoped that these features would be made available to the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge as their specifications aren't very different […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Samsung announces the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ for its home market
Samsung has announced the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ for South Korea along with details on the phones' pricing. The Galaxy Note 5 will be sold for 899,800 won and 965,800 won for the 32GB and 64GB variants (in White Pearl, Black Sapphire and Gold Platinum), while the Galaxy S6 edge+ will be available for 939,400 won (in Black […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Google+ is not included by default on the Galaxy Note 5
It appears that Google's official social networking app Google+ is not pre-loaded on the Galaxy Note 5. According to Android Central, Google+ doesn't come pre-installed on the Galaxy Note 5 even though Google Photos and several other Google apps come installed by default. It's also worth noting that the Galaxy A8 doesn't come with Google+ pre-installed either. This […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
