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    Sprint Spark Galaxy S4 gets the Lollipop update

    Sprint Spark Galaxy S4 gets the Lollipop update

    Sprint Spark was launched a couple of years back and for those who don't know, it's the carrier's enhanced tri-band LTE service that can only work with compatible devices. This is why Sprint launched a modified version of the Galaxy S4 so that it could be compatible with this data network, some of the other […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6 debate ends up in stabbing

    Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6 debate ends up in stabbing

    Many people are extremely loyal to brands and products that they like and use frequently, it's a common sight to see a conversation about smartphones ultimately turn into an Android vs iOS debate. That's precisely what happened when two Tulsa roommates who happened to be drinking started talking about which smartphone was better. One of the men was firm in […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Captain America spotted taking selfies with the Galaxy S6 edge

    Captain America spotted taking selfies with the Galaxy S6 edge

    It's no secret that Samsung spends a lot of money on marketing and promotion efforts for its devices, particularly its high-end devices. Nobody expects the company to pull back for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge which is why it was not surprising to see Captain America from Marvel's Avengers taking selfies with […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung saves on patent royalties with in-house Exynos on Galaxy S6

    Samsung saves on patent royalties with in-house Exynos on Galaxy S6

    According to a report from TechInsights, component costs for manufacturing the Galaxy S6 is estimated at $281, which is 12 percent higher than the Galaxy S5. Inspite of this, Samsung has released the Galaxy S6 at a price lower than the original retail price of the Galaxy S5. It is said that Samsung has paid around […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 10 years ago
    Color around the Galaxy S6 edge camera ring is reportedly peeling

    Color around the Galaxy S6 edge camera ring is reportedly peeling

    A Greek blog points us towards a potential quality issue with the color around the Galaxy S6 edge camera ring. It has found that the color just above the aluminum ring is peeling and simply rubbing it with a finger can cause little chunks to peel off. There's a video which does offer a good look […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung teams up with Partners HealthCare to develop digital and mobile solutions for health

    Samsung teams up with Partners HealthCare to develop digital and mobile solutions for health

    Partners HealthCare and Samsung have teamed up to develop the next generation of personalized digital and mobile solutions for health and wellness. The first phase of this effort is going to include software development and clinical research which will help deliver tools that improve chronic disease management. Mobile health tools can aid both patients and providers […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung to release Tizen smartphones in more countries

    Samsung to release Tizen smartphones in more countries

    According to a report out of Korea, Samsung Electronics is gearing up to release Tizen smartphones in more countries across the globe. The company has only released the Samsung Z1 in a couple of markets where it appears to have done very well, so it would make sense for Samsung to expand sales to additional […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    You’d have to be out of this galaxy to buy this Galaxy

    You’d have to be out of this galaxy to buy this Galaxy

    The Galaxy S6 and S6 edge have highlighted Samsung’s sophisticated side, one that some reviewers and analysts have been waiting to see for years. The statement “Apple-level polish” has been used to describe the Galaxy S6 edge by one reviewer, with others finding an interest in the two new models that hadn’t been present since […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 10 years ago
    Copy and paste images and text with Samsung’s Smart Select for the Galaxy Note 3

    Copy and paste images and text with Samsung’s Smart Select for the Galaxy Note 3

    The Galaxy Note 3 has been a fabulous device to use for the last 18 months, and its stylus and in-built functionality have won many a Galaxy user over to the “phablet” side of life. “Once you go phablet,” they say, “you’ll never go back.” Samsung’s announcement of the Galaxy Note 4 made many a […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 10 years ago
    04-16-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy J1, Galaxy Note II, Galaxy Note Edge, and more

    04-16-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy J1, Galaxy Note II, Galaxy Note Edge, 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
    • 10 years ago
    Galaxy S6, S6 edge sales put Samsung on the offensive, Apple on the defensive

    Galaxy S6, S6 edge sales put Samsung on the offensive, Apple on the defensive

    In the world of mobile tech, there are quite a few companies that catch consumer attention – but none match the fan bases of Samsung and Apple. It’s something about the rivalry between two of the biggest names in mobile tech that keeps the rivalry going strong. Yep, fans are to the Samsung-Apple rivalry what […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung stock price soars as rumors of chairman Lee Kun-hee’s death circulate

    Samsung stock price soars as rumors of chairman Lee Kun-hee’s death circulate

    The public is well aware of the deteriorating health of Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee and apparently his worsening condition is making Samsung Group stock prices soar. Rumors started circulating in Korea recently that the media was preparing articles on Lee's death and this led to a further uptick in the group's stock prices even […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Galaxy S6 battery life woes possibly addressed in latest Samsung Push update

    Galaxy S6 battery life woes possibly addressed in latest Samsung Push update

    There have been multiple reports from Galaxy S6 owners around the world who not been impressed by their new device's battery life, granted that the handset's battery isn't as big as many would want it to be but some owners do believe that it's not performing as it should be. An update released today for the […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung’s Protection Plus plans now available for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge

    Samsung’s Protection Plus plans now available for the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge

    The Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge are undoubtedly the most beautiful devices that Samsung has ever created, they're also the most expensive. One can imagine that getting these handsets fixed would cost a considerable amount of money but you can sign up for Samsung's extended warranty plans for extra coverage. The Samsung Protection Plus Mobile Elite […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Android 5.0.1 for the Galaxy S4 being rolled out in Canada

    Android 5.0.1 for the Galaxy S4 being rolled out in Canada

    Galaxy S4 users in Canada are receiving the much awaited Lollipop update today as carriers in the country are gradually rolling out Android 5.0.1 for this handset. The lollipop update has already been released for the Galaxy Note 3, Note 4 and the Galaxy S5 in Canada so it's about time that the Galaxy S4 […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung wants to work with designers for its upcoming Galaxy Theme Store

    Samsung wants to work with designers for its upcoming Galaxy Theme Store

    We were one of the first ones to reveal the presence of themes for TouchWiz. The Themes feature debuted with the Galaxy A series smartphones, and was then used in the recently released Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge. If you remember we also reported that Samsung was planning to release a new theming tool in April. Now, Samsung […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung sets up a video installation at Milan Design Week

    Samsung sets up a video installation at Milan Design Week

    For the fifth year running Samsung is taking part in the Milan Design Week that runs from April 14-19. The video installation which has been set up in the Samsung District in Milan depicts the company's vision and understanding of the Internet of Things. BK Yoon, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics, who also supervises the […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung’s ‘Wireless Audio – Multiroom’ App updated with new design and features

    Samsung’s ‘Wireless Audio – Multiroom’ App updated with new design and features

    If you own any of Samsung's Wi-Fi connected multi-room compatible speakers and an Android or iOS smartphone, you must have used the ‘Wireless Audio – Multiroom' app to stream music. If not, you can head over to the Play Store or Apple's App Store to install the app, and use it to stream locally stored or audio […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 10 years ago
    Verizon brings Lollipop to the Galaxy Note 3

    Verizon brings Lollipop to the Galaxy Note 3

    You’ve had to wait for the Galaxy S5, the Galaxy Note 4 to get Lollipop, and watch other carriers such as Sprint bring Lollipop to the Galaxy Note 3. And now, your day has come. We saw the Verizon website update earlier this morning, but it was only until this afternoon before Verizon officially released […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 10 years ago
    Galaxy S6 and S6 edge battery replacement costs $45 and can be done in one business day

    Galaxy S6 and S6 edge battery replacement costs $45 and can be done in one business day

    It's common knowledge by now that the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge don't have a removable battery so it's not possible to swap out an empty battery with a fully charged one, as was possible on previous flagships from the Galaxy S series. The battery is actually glued to the metal frame and buried underneath components […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago