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    05-14-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy S4, Galaxy Note 10.1 2014, and more

    05-14-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy S4, Galaxy Note 10.1 2014, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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
    How to reduce animation speed on a Samsung device for a faster experience

    How to reduce animation speed on a Samsung device for a faster experience

    Everyone loves nice-looking software (well, Samsung didn't until last year, but the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge changed that), and there's no doubt about the fact that animations play a big part in improving the overall experience of a user interface. These animations are basically what you see when you open an app, switch between […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Netherlands reaffirms Lollipop for the Galaxy Note 3 Neo

    Samsung Netherlands reaffirms Lollipop for the Galaxy Note 3 Neo

    The Galaxy Note 3 Neo was a notable handset when it launched early last year, as it was the first time that Samsung was launching a mini version of sorts for one of its Galaxy Note flagships. In fact, it's still the only such device given the Galaxy Note 4 hasn't received a slightly downgraded variant. […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Wallet to be discontinued on June 30th

    Samsung Wallet to be discontinued on June 30th

    With Samsung Pay's launch inching closer and closer, the Korean manufacturer has decided to shut down the Samsung Wallet service. Samsung is currently emailing all Samsung Wallet users that the service will be discontinued on June 30th; it's not saying what the reason is, but it doesn't take a genius to figure out that the […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung reportedly paid $250 million to acquire LoopPay

    Samsung reportedly paid $250 million to acquire LoopPay

    Samsung announced that it acquired LoopPay earlier this year to compete with Apple Pay and Google Wallet, but the company didn't disclose the amount of money it paid for the acquisition. Now, Re/Code has reported that Samsung may have paid around $250 for LoopPay's acquisition, however officials from both the sides have declined to comment about […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Sprint’s latest Galaxy S6 edge update is all about fixing bugs

    Sprint’s latest Galaxy S6 edge update is all about fixing bugs

    The third largest mobile carrier in the United States, Sprint, today released an update for the Galaxy S6 edge that's just going to fix some bugs that users have been experiencing. Sprint has only released this update for the Galaxy S6 edge, so folks who own the Galaxy S6 on the network shouldn't keep their […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    AT&T releases a new software update for the Galaxy S6

    AT&T releases a new software update for the Galaxy S6

    It appears that AT&T has released a new software update for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge in the United States. This is an unexpected update since the carrier recently updated these handsets to Android 5.0.2. AT&T has not yet revealed precisely what's new in this latest software update, there's no changelog yet and […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung to conduct a free workshop for developers interested in making apps for Gear VR on May 20

    Samsung to conduct a free workshop for developers interested in making apps for Gear VR on May 20

    Samsung needs support from developers in order to make the Gear VR a robust virtual reality platform, it has already teamed up with various media outlets to create VR content for the headset. In order to introduce new developers to the headset Samsung will be conducting a free workshop in Mountain View California on May […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung offering Avengers back covers for the Galaxy A5 and the Galaxy S6 in the Philippines

    Samsung offering Avengers back covers for the Galaxy A5 and the Galaxy S6 in the Philippines

    Samsung has partnered up with Marvel to promote its devices alongside the company's latest film, Avengers: Age of Ultron. They've also confirmed that an Iron Man-version of the Galaxy S6 is being developed and will be released soon. Recently they launched a promotion for Galaxy Note 4 customers in the United States, anyone who picked […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung reportedly wants to team up with Microsoft on HoloLens

    Samsung reportedly wants to team up with Microsoft on HoloLens

    Earlier this year in January, Microsoft announced a new wearable gadget called HoloLens which is basically a holographic computer that's built into a headset. With HoloLens the user can interact with holograms within an environment such as a room, to make that happen Microsoft used high-definition lenses and spatial sound technology while the headset has […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    [STATEMENT] Samsung’s Clear View case for Galaxy S6 and S6 edge responsible for scratches on the screen?

    [STATEMENT] Samsung’s Clear View case for Galaxy S6 and S6 edge responsible for scratches on the screen?

    Samsung has released a number of official cases and covers for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge. One of such cases and covers is the Clear View case, which has a transparent flip cover, letting you see what's on the display and it can even register touch inputs. That's great, isn't it? However, […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy S6 edge vs a Desert Eagle? You know who wins

    Galaxy S6 edge vs a Desert Eagle? You know who wins

    Drop tests are all well and good, but there's no arguing the fact that some people take things too far when they start shooting at a new phone and capture the entire thing on video. The Galaxy S6 edge's curved glass and metal design isn't something you would call rugged, and when the phone meets […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy S6 Active passes the FCC, could be the ‘Samsung Zenzero’

    Galaxy S6 Active passes the FCC, could be the ‘Samsung Zenzero’

    It was less than a day ago that pictures purporting to show the Galaxy S6 Active in the flesh made their way online, and we now have another rumor suggesting the rugged Galaxy S6 is nearing an official launch. According to Phandroid, a device with codename “Samsung Zenzero” was spotted in the visitor logs of […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago

    Samsung Smart Switch

      Samsung Smart Switch Mobile Download GALAXY Apps / Download Google Play Samsung Smart Switch Mobile Install the Smart Switch Mobile app on your device. Data transfer between Galaxy devices is just a few taps away. Easy one-click connection With Smart Switch Mobile, data transfer between Galaxy devices is easy. Place your devices close together […]

    • By Danny Dorresteijn
    • 9 years ago
    Consumer Reports believes that you should choose the Galaxy S5 instead of the Galaxy S6

    Consumer Reports believes that you should choose the Galaxy S5 instead of the Galaxy S6

    Many people still diligently follow Consumer Reports' advice when they're in the market to purchase a new device but those who are tech savvy are likely to make decisions by judging the pros and cons on their own. Not everyone will agree with Consumer Reports' recommendations because some of the reasons they cite no longer […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Android 5.1 for Galaxy S6 and S6 edge could arrive in June

    Android 5.1 for Galaxy S6 and S6 edge could arrive in June

    We were the first to report last month about Samsung developing the Android 5.1 update for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. Even though the company hasn't provided a release timeframe there's reason to believe now that the update will be released for these handsets next month. Canadian carrier Rogers has mentioned on its website that […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    [Updated] Samsung Galaxy S6 Active possibly caught in the wild

    [Updated] Samsung Galaxy S6 Active possibly caught in the wild

    It was back in March when we exclusively reported the Galaxy S6 Active's specifications and the fact that it will initially be launched on AT&T in the United States. We later found out that the handset, SM-G890A, could feature a microSD card slot which is sorely being missed by many on the Galaxy S6. The […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung unveils Artik, its Internet of Things platform

    Samsung unveils Artik, its Internet of Things platform

    We recently reported that Samsung was about to make a major Internet of Things related announcement in the coming days and today it has. Samsung today unveiled Artik, it's Internet of Things platform, which will basically make it much easier for developers to build IoT solutions. Samsung has launched three new Internet of Things modules […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    05-12-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy A5, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy Note 4, and more

    05-12-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy A5, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy Note 4, 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 […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    AT&T Galaxy Tab S 10.5 gets Lollipop

    AT&T Galaxy Tab S 10.5 gets Lollipop

    The Galaxy Tab S 10.5 on AT&T is receiving a new software update today and it's the one that everybody has been waiting for. AT&T has finally released Android 5.0 Lollipop for the Galaxy Tab S 10.5. The carrier's users have certainly had to wait for a long time considering the fact that the Wi-Fi […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago