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    FCC listing reveals Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic

    FCC listing reveals Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic

    Two new models just passed the FCC with the model names SM-R720 and SM-R732 which could be the Gear S2 and the Gear S2 Classic. This is Samsung's upcoming smartwatch with a circular form factor and a Super AMOLED panel which has a resolution of 360×360 pixels. The device will be powered by an Exynos […]

    • By Octav G.
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung trademarks Gear S2 Classic in South Korea

    Samsung trademarks Gear S2 Classic in South Korea

    Earlier this month at the event for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+ Samsung confirmed that its much awaited round smartwatch is called the Gear S2 and that it will be formally unveiled next month at IFA 2015. There had been whispers previously of the Gear S2 Classic but Samsung didn't say […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    This could be a preliminary list of Samsung devices getting Android Marshmallow

    This could be a preliminary list of Samsung devices getting Android Marshmallow

    Wondering which Samsung smartphones and tablets will be receiving the Android 6.0 – aka Marshmallow – update? The folks over at SlashGear seem to have an answer from the Korean manufacturer itself and have published a list of devices that should be making the jump to Marshmallow. Naturally, the list has all the flagship smartphones […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung to show off the future of IoT at IFA 2015 and at a Gear VR headset near you

    Samsung to show off the future of IoT at IFA 2015 and at a Gear VR headset near you

    Every year the IFA consumer electronics show takes place in Berlin, Germany. Thousands of attendees flock to Berlin each year to experience the latest in consumer technology and Samsung has been a regular attraction there. This time around Samsung is drumming up the hype for its Internet of Things efforts considering that it has already […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung inches closer to Intel in the semiconductor business

    Samsung inches closer to Intel in the semiconductor business

    Samsung is focussing heavily on its semiconductor business as profits from the company's mobile device business are declining. The South Korean semiconductor giant even narrowed the gap with Intel, the world's largest semiconductor chip maker, in terms of sales. According to a market research firm IHS iSuppli, Samsung turned over $10.366 billion in the second quarter […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    With new iPhones around the corner Samsung sweetens the deal for ‘Test Drive’ customers

    With new iPhones around the corner Samsung sweetens the deal for ‘Test Drive’ customers

    You might have heard by now that Apple has sent invites for an event on September 9 where it's most likely going to unveil the next generation iPhone, the device that will prove to be tough competition for Samsung's Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+. Samsung is making a preemptive strike of sorts by further […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung wants to remind you that its new flagships feature even faster wired and wireless charging

    Samsung wants to remind you that its new flagships feature even faster wired and wireless charging

    Both flagships that Samsung released earlier this year, the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge, come with wired fast charging and support wireless charging out of the box. Those devices don't support fast wireless charging though and that's one major upgrade that the company's new flagships bring. Just in case you weren't paying enough […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy Mega On (SM-G600) specs revealed by AnTuTu benchmark

    Samsung Galaxy Mega On (SM-G600) specs revealed by AnTuTu benchmark

    We shared exclusive details on the specifications of the upcoming Galaxy Grand On and Galaxy Mega On, and the latter has now shown up on the AnTuTu benchmark database, which reiterates the specs that were confirmed by our insiders. The device that appeared on the benchmark has the model number SM-G6000, which means it's the […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Themes Thursday: No less than 49 themes released in Samsung Theme Store today

    Themes Thursday: No less than 49 themes released in Samsung Theme Store today

    Now that the Theme Store is compatible with most of the recently released smartphones from Samsung, the company has released more themes in the Theme Store today than it did in any week earlier. No less than 49 themes have been released today, and many of them are actually different color versions of the same theme. Sadly, […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Exclusive: Galaxy Note 5 could come to India, Europe might not get it anytime soon

    Exclusive: Galaxy Note 5 could come to India, Europe might not get it anytime soon

    We all know the Galaxy Note 5 will launch in a limited number of markets, but Samsung hasn't individually pointed out countries the phone won't be available in. For the Indian market, Samsung has only announced the Galaxy S6 edge+, but it's possible the Galaxy Note 5 could also make it to the country sooner or […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung installs solar-based mobile charging stations in India

    Samsung installs solar-based mobile charging stations in India

    Samsung has installed solar-based mobile charging stations in Bengaluru, India. Samsung has installed such charging stations in front of the company's Smart Cafe retail outlets where anyone can charge their mobile phones for free. The company stated that these “first-of-its-kind in India” charging facilities require very less maintenance and the 300 KW power that it generates is enough […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    The Galaxy Tab S2 will be launched in Canada next month

    The Galaxy Tab S2 will be launched in Canada next month

    After starting the pre-orders for the Galaxy Tab S2 in the US yesterday, Samsung is ready to launch its high-end tablets in Canada next month. Samsung will start selling the 9.7-inch and as well as 8.0-inch screen variants of the Galaxy Tab S2 in the country starting September 16. The Wi-Fi only variants of the Galaxy […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung starts rolling out invitations for Samsung Pay beta program

    Samsung starts rolling out invitations for Samsung Pay beta program

    Samsung US has just began rolling out the beta program for its new mobile payment system, Samsung Pay. The news comes after we reported that the payment system nabbed over 80,000 credit and check cards in its first week alone. In order to qualify for the for the enrolment in the Samsung Pay beta program, you […]

    • By Octav G.
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+ now up for grabs in 24K gold

    Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+ now up for grabs in 24K gold

    There’s no denying that the recently-announced Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ are two of the most elegant smartphones currently on the market, but if they’re not quite opulent enough for you, Vietnamese gold-plating company Karalux has today taken the wraps off both models dipped in 24-carat gold to tickle your fancy.

    • By Josh L.
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy Tab S2 pre-orders in the US to begin today, 8-inch model starts at $399.99

    Galaxy Tab S2 pre-orders in the US to begin today, 8-inch model starts at $399.99

    Consumers in the US looking for a new tablet, one with a stunning display at that, can pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 starting today, according to Engadget. Both the 8-inch and 9.7-inch models will be released on the four major carriers and US Cellular on September 3, and will also be available on a […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    International Galaxy Note 4 getting the Android 5.1.1 update in Poland

    International Galaxy Note 4 getting the Android 5.1.1 update in Poland

    Following Sprint's release of the long-awaited update for the Galaxy Note 4, it looks like Samsung has started rolling out Android 5.1.1 for the unlocked variant of the phablet in Poland (for the SM-N910C model.) Users on XDA are reporting that the update is making its way to their Note 4's over the air, and a […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy Grand On and Mega On specifications

    Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy Grand On and Mega On specifications

    We broke news of Samsung working on the Galaxy Grand On and Galaxy Mega On earlier this month, and today we have the entire spec sheet of the two smartphones. Both devices will be part of the company's new O series – or On, depending on where Samsung takes it – and will feature entry-level specifications […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung registers ‘Samsung Games’ in South Korea

    Samsung registers ‘Samsung Games’ in South Korea

    Samsung Games Co. Ltd registered ‘Samsung Games' today in South Korea, which indicates that Samsung wants to expand its reach all the way to the gaming industry. The database of the South Korean Intellectual Property Office now includes a new Samsung branch that could change gaming for the better with new software. We sort-of saw this […]

    • By Octav G.
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy S6 edge receives ‘Advanced Smartphone 2015-2016’ award from EISA

    Samsung Galaxy S6 edge receives ‘Advanced Smartphone 2015-2016’ award from EISA

    The European Imaging And Sound Association has just awarded the Galaxy S6 edge the ‘Advanced Smartphone 2015-2016' award which is a very prestigious mark of quality. EISA has several categories for awards including ‘European Headphone of the year”, ‘European Tablet of the year', etc. Last year the award went to the LG G3 and two […]

    • By Octav G.
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung outs three new wireless audio 360 speakers

    Samsung outs three new wireless audio 360 speakers

    Samsung has just brought three new Wireless Audio 360 Speaker models to the market: the R1, R3 and R5. These three new devices are going to be on display at Berlin next month during IFA and it's worth noting that the tech company partnered with Qobuz, which is a music service meant to work on […]

    • By Octav G.
    • 9 years ago