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Samsung showers some ‘Galaxy Gifts’ for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+ owners
Samsung usually bundles paid content, apps, and premium service subscriptions for free as a part of its high-end smartphone package to sweeten the deal for its customers. Last year, the company bundled $575 worth freebies with the Galaxy S5, and earlier this year it bundled 22 premium apps and services with the Galaxy S6 and […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 9 years ago
Whatever you do just don’t insert the Galaxy Note 5’s S Pen backwards
The Galaxy Note 5 is a beautiful handset crafted from metal and finished off with curved glass back, the handset looks very nice and for the first time comes with a patented push-to-eject mechanism for retrieving the S Pen from the device. Users will certainly take advantage of the S Pen and the various features that […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung Pay comes to the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge with Sprint’s new software update
Sprint has released a new software update for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge today which brings support for Samsung Pay, the payment service won't be going live in the United States before next month but when it does arrive folks who own these handsets on Sprint will be able to use it […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung Gear S2 could arrive with a nano SIM card holder
The upcoming Samsung Gear S2 is rumored to arrive with a nano SIM card slot which will enable cellular networking on it. This is a feature that could bring voice calling from your wrist or navigating the web without having to pair the wearable device with a smartphone. Speaking of connectivity it's worth mentioning that […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime gets Android 5.0 in Russia
We gave you an exclusive look at Android Lollipop running on the Galaxy Grand Prime a long time ago, and Samsung has finally gotten around to pushing out the official update to the device. The Grand Prime is currently receiving Android 5.0.2 in Russia, with build number G530HXCU1BOH3 accompanying the update. Yes, the update is sadly not […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
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
