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Samsung Switzerland says pre-orders for the Galaxy S6 are four times higher than the Galaxy S5

Samsung Switzerland says pre-orders for the Galaxy S6 are four times higher than the Galaxy S5

Several reports have been published recently which claim that Samsung has already received pre-orders for as many as 20 million units combined for both the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge from its carrier partners around the world. Another recent report has suggested that Samsung has actually ramped up production of its new flagship […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Samsung SM-T561 shows up on GFXBench with 9.7-inch display, entry-level specs

Samsung SM-T561 shows up on GFXBench with 9.7-inch display, entry-level specs

Samsung has been working on a new series of budget Android tablets dubbed the Galaxy Tab A and Galaxy Tab A Plus, which we exclusively reported on earlier this year. Both the Tab A and Tab A Plus are set to have 8-inch and 9.7-inch variants, and it seems Samsung has yet another 9.7-inch tablet in the works […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 9 years ago
Samsung UK lists the Galaxy S6 in a new brown color variant

Samsung UK lists the Galaxy S6 in a new brown color variant

Hands down, the Galaxy S6 and the S6 edge are two of the best looking Samsung phones out there. They're also offered in a myriad of color options; however, up until today, we didn't know brown was one of them. According to Samsung's official UK website, the phone will be offered in a brown color […]

  • By Yash G.
  • 9 years ago
This is the coolest use of the S6 edge’s curved screen I’ve seen yet

This is the coolest use of the S6 edge’s curved screen I’ve seen yet

Apart from the plethora of things that the curved part of the screen on the Galaxy S6 edge is capable of doing, one of the coolest effect it pulls off is the notification reminder when you receive a call. But, what if the curved screen could double up as an audio visualizer by syncing with […]

  • By Yash G.
  • 9 years ago
Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S6 Active specifications confirmed, AT&T gets first taste

Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S6 Active specifications confirmed, AT&T gets first taste

Fans of Samsung didn't have much to complain about the Galaxy S6 (and the S6 edge) apart from the fact that neither of the two phones didn't feature waterproof bodies, something that the previous gen flagships did have on offer. However, as expected, Samsung is indeed working on bringing the waterproof feature (among other rugged […]

  • By Yash G.
  • 9 years ago
Samsung wants you to change the look of your Galaxy S6, S6 edge everyday, via accessories

Samsung wants you to change the look of your Galaxy S6, S6 edge everyday, via accessories

Both, the Galaxy S6 and its edge counterpart, are some powerful pieces of kit; however, the makers of the device want to remind you of the fact that the it's not all work and no play with the two phones. As we've also spoken before, Samsung wants its buyers to seriously consider its (and 3rd […]

  • By Yash G.
  • 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Win 2 launched in Brazil

Samsung Galaxy Win 2 launched in Brazil

The Samsung Galaxy Win was launched almost two years back. The time is ripe now for a successor and Samsung has unveiled it today in Brazil. Samsung Galaxy Win 2 brings a 4.5 inch display, slightly smaller than the 4.7 inch display on its predecessor, with the 800×480 pixel resolution being carried over from the […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Animal Edition Battery Packs promote Samsung’s ‘Charge the Life’ campaign for endangered animals

Animal Edition Battery Packs promote Samsung’s ‘Charge the Life’ campaign for endangered animals

Samsung today announced the release of its Animal Edition Battery Packs which feature illustrations of four species of endangered animals. This is part of Samsung's “Charge the Life” campaign which is aimed at raising awareness about endangered animals. The battery packs will be available in two different variants, 8400mAh and 11300mAh, Samsung claims that latter […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Xcover 550 rugged feature phone coming next month

Xcover 550 rugged feature phone coming next month

Earlier today Samsung finally announced the Galaxy Xcover 3 smartphone. It adheres to MIL-STD 810G which means that the Xcover 3 is shockproof when dropped from a height of up to 1.2 meters. It also touts IP67 certification which means that the device is dust-proof and water-proof in a meter of water for up to […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Samsung ad for video conferencing service for the hearing-impaired tugs at your heartstrings

Samsung ad for video conferencing service for the hearing-impaired tugs at your heartstrings

Once in a while we come across an advertisement that does much more than just put a company's product in front of us so that we may spend our money on it. These ads are often considered as the epitome of creative thought and they manage to leave a lasting impression on us. Samsung's Turkish […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active to feature a 5.5-inch screen, test units suggest

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active to feature a 5.5-inch screen, test units suggest

Samsung’s release of the Galaxy S5 and the Galaxy S5 Active last year left tech analysts and fans confused. Both devices were water-resistant, with the Galaxy S5 Active being more resistant when compared to the Galaxy S5. Many asked the question, “Why release two water-resistant devices?” Upon Samsung’s recent announcement of the Galaxy S6 and […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 9 years ago
Calendar and clock icons highlight new TouchWiz

Calendar and clock icons highlight new TouchWiz

Samsung’s made some changes to TouchWiz in its new devices, one being the removal of a lot of Samsung apps that, in the past, were pre-loaded onto all of the company’s Galaxy smartphones. Tech analysts, critics, and consumers rallied for TouchWiz’s makeover – and here we are. Tech site Phandroid has uncovered two subtle transformations […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 finally breaks cover, comes with IP67 rating

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 finally breaks cover, comes with IP67 rating

The newest generation Samsung flagships don't really offer any ‘ruggedness', i.e., there's no water-resistance that earlier was a part of USP of the Samsung flagship. The company, however still plans to keep you covered for your adventurous outings, and for that, it has announced the Galaxy Xcover 3 (yes, the very phone that was caught off […]

  • By Yash G.
  • 9 years ago
DisplayMate crowns the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge as “best mobile displays ever tested”

DisplayMate crowns the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge as “best mobile displays ever tested”

Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and S6 edge have made headlines ever since their unveiling at MWC 2015. Both devices are made of tough metal casing and Gorilla Glass 4, and are even faster than their predecessors. At the same time, there’s more to a smartphone than just its looks or speed. The visual experience of the display […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 9 years ago
Fresh report pegs Samsung as number one smartwatch vendor

Fresh report pegs Samsung as number one smartwatch vendor

The Apple Watch may be the most talked about kit of wearable tech at the moment, but there's some good news for Apple's prime competitor as well i.e., Samsung. It turns out that Samsung hasn't being doing too bad on the smartwatch market too. According to analyst firm Statista, Samsung is in fact the number one smartwatch vendor. […]

  • By Yash G.
  • 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are already available for preorder in the UK through eBay and MobileFun

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are already available for preorder in the UK through eBay and MobileFun

The consumer interest about the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge is through the roof since its official unveiling. Looking at the consumer interest, Samsung's sales partners and carriers have already preordered 20 million units. To reduce problems of possible stock shortage, Samsung has reportedly increased the production of these devices to 13 million units. Now, unlocked […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 9 years ago
Galaxy S6 fingerprint sensor can be used to log into websites

Galaxy S6 fingerprint sensor can be used to log into websites

The fingerprint sensor in the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge has a neat little feature. Some of the uses that were advertised include securing access to the device as well as authorizing PayPal and Samsung Pay payments. It also has another feature which will allow users to log into websites by simply using the […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
HTC executive says Samsung is just in it for the money

HTC executive says Samsung is just in it for the money

Samsung is often accused of many things. It is accused of copying Apple's designs, both companies have fought costly legal battles over such allegations, and some even say that Samsung doesn't innovate as much as its rivals. HTC Chief Marketing Officer Idris Mootee has similar views. In an interview with Ad Age the executive said […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
New Edge UX for the Galaxy S6 edge added to Look SDK

New Edge UX for the Galaxy S6 edge added to Look SDK

Developers take note, a new edge UX for the Galaxy S6 edge has been added to Samsung's Look SDK. The Look SDK provides developers with specialized widgets which can be used for extended functions of the Android View System. Edge allows information to be displayed on the curved screen area of the Galaxy Note Edge […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 9 years ago
Lamborghini teams up with Samsung to deliver Huracan driving experience through Gear VR

Lamborghini teams up with Samsung to deliver Huracan driving experience through Gear VR

Lamborghini, the world-famous premium sports car maker from Italy, has partnered with Samsung to deliver a unique driving experience for its latest supercar, the Huracan. At the Geneva Motor Show 2015, Lamborghini had set up its booth with the Gear VR powered by the Galaxy Note 4, using which visitors could experience how it feels to drive […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 9 years ago