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Samsung releases Family Square gallery app for Galaxy View

Samsung releases Family Square gallery app for Galaxy View

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy View just a short time ago, and we already have an app for it called the Family Square, which is more of a gallery app. It's currently available on the Google Play Store and it allows you to post photos on a virtual wall. The charm of Family Square is the […]

  • By Octav G.
  • 9 years ago
Samsung Pay could get support for making payments between smartphones

Samsung Pay could get support for making payments between smartphones

Samsung Pay has only been around for a couple of months now but its adoption is rapidly growing in South Korea and the United States, this payments service has not yet been expanded to other markets, expansion to Europe and China is expected before the end of this year. Currently the service is good for making purchases […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Samsung’s best handsets are available for $100 off on T-Mobile

Samsung’s best handsets are available for $100 off on T-Mobile

The holiday season approaches as millions anxiously wait to purchase new and exciting things in deals that only come around once a year. Anticipation for Black Friday and Cyber Monday is growing in the United States, some retailers have already started running sales events before the two big shopping days of November and now T-Mobile […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Activate a Samsung smartphone on Sprint this month and get a free year of Amazon Prime

Activate a Samsung smartphone on Sprint this month and get a free year of Amazon Prime

A new promotion has been kicked off by the fourth largest mobile carrier in the United States possibly in hopes of boosting its subscriber base. All customers need to do is activate a qualifying Samsung smartphone on Sprint in November 2015 and they will be given a free year of Amazon Prime which itself is […]

  • By Johan Nenzén
  • 9 years ago
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