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Four countries have awarded eco-friendly certificates to the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge

Four countries have awarded eco-friendly certificates to the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge

Samsung Electronics announced today that the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge have received eco-friendly certificates in four major markets which include the United States, United Kingdom, Russia and Brazil respectively. The certificates were awarded to these devices for the aspects that care for the environment. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) in the US awarded the Sustainability […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
Samsung Display reportedly separates LCD and OLED divisions

Samsung Display reportedly separates LCD and OLED divisions

According to a new report out of Korea, Samsung Display has once separated the LCD and OLED divisions from each other. Apparently the company is taking this step to bolster marketing capabilities of each division by placing sales experts at the respective top positions. Sources cited in the report also claim that Samsung is interested […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
Verizon offers Gear S, Tab S deals for Galaxy S6, S6 edge customers

Verizon offers Gear S, Tab S deals for Galaxy S6, S6 edge customers

Verizon customers, today is the day. April 1st has come, and, no joking here, the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge are available for pre-order. New information pouring in from Verizon sweetens the deal for those looking for the “six appeal” devices that have won the hearts of tech analysts and consumers alike. From its own […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 10 years ago
Galaxy S6, S6 edge top the list in smartphone performance for Q1 2015

Galaxy S6, S6 edge top the list in smartphone performance for Q1 2015

The Galaxy S6 and S6 edge have blown away the competition when it comes to memory performance, but the latest benchmarks from Q1 2015 show that the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge are the two top phones to beat for the remainder of 2015. The latest Antutu benchmarks from Q1 (January-March 2015) show that the […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 10 years ago
WhatsApp for Tizen receives an update, brings voice calling for the Samsung Z1

WhatsApp for Tizen receives an update, brings voice calling for the Samsung Z1

Android users might have heard by now that a new WhatsApp update is rolling out which enables the voice calling feature for everybody. They will no longer need someone who has voice calling activated to call them first just so they can get the feature too. There's good news for people you use the Samsung Z1. WhatsApp […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
Galaxy S6, S6 edge raffle could get you free S6 or 2015 Isuzu

Galaxy S6, S6 edge raffle could get you free S6 or 2015 Isuzu

South Korean customers who are getting free Galaxy S6 models due to their undying loyalty to Samsung are fortunate recipients indeed, but there are other ways to get a free S6. Among them is a new raffle conducted between Samsung and Wellcom for Philippines residents. You can win a free Galaxy S6, Note 4, Samsung […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 10 years ago
Galaxy S6, S6 edge release dates for Asia revealed

Galaxy S6, S6 edge release dates for Asia revealed

Samsung’s newest smartphones will debut around the world on April 10th in retail stores, and a number of countries worldwide now allow you to pre-order the device of your choice. Still, there are some places that will have to wait behind Samsung’s worldwide launch before they’ll see the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. The Korean […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 10 years ago
Samsung’s smartwatches should be running Android Wear instead of Tizen

Samsung’s smartwatches should be running Android Wear instead of Tizen

Samsung has been at the forefront of wearable devices ever since the original Galaxy Gear went on sale. The Korean manufacturer has launched three smartwatches, a fitness tracker, and a virtual reality handset since then, and it's safe to say Samsung has been moving much faster than pretty much any other company out there when […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Still rocking the original Galaxy S? Get a free Galaxy S6 in South Korea!

Still rocking the original Galaxy S? Get a free Galaxy S6 in South Korea!

Yes, you read that right. Samsung Korea held an event yesterday where they gave away a free Galaxy S6 to every SK Telecom customer who has either bought each and every Galaxy S series smartphone ever released, or those who were still rocking the original Galaxy S device. Not only that, these loyal customers are also entitled […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Samsung rolls out Lollipop update for the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE

Samsung rolls out Lollipop update for the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE

A week after updating the Wi-Fi variant of the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 to Android 5.0, Samsung is pushing out the update to the LTE model of its largest tablet with a Super AMOLED display. Sporting build number T805XXU1BOCC, the update is seeding to a handful of countries in Europe, and is based on Android 5.0.2 […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Samsung finds Galaxy S6, S6 edge admirers on the streets of Itaewon

Samsung finds Galaxy S6, S6 edge admirers on the streets of Itaewon

The Galaxy S6 and S6 edge are universally accepted as one of (if not the) best Samsung smartphones in terms of design, and to further drive home the fact that the two devices look stunning, Samsung has released a video that shows the reactions of a few people on the streets of Itaewon, Seoul after they were given the […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Release of Samsung’s next-generation home automation devices delayed till Q3 2015

Release of Samsung’s next-generation home automation devices delayed till Q3 2015

After Samsung acquired SmartThings last year for about $200 million, it had announced its big plans in the home automation arena during IFA 2014. Samsung announced an update to its home automation platform, Smart Home, with an ability to work with third-party devices such as digital door locks and IP cameras. It was expected that newer smart hubs […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F) user agent profile shows up on Samsung’s website

Galaxy J7 (SM-J700F) user agent profile shows up on Samsung’s website

Samsung's plans to extend the Galaxy J lineup were revealed recently when trademark applications for the Galaxy J3, J5 and J7 were discovered at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The Galaxy J1 is the only device in the Galaxy J series to have been officially announced, and it seems the Galaxy J7 will soon become […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Samsung France confirms that Android Lollipop is being deployed for the Galaxy Alpha, update coming soon

Samsung France confirms that Android Lollipop is being deployed for the Galaxy Alpha, update coming soon

Yesterday, we reported that Android 5.0.1 Lollipop is listed for the Galaxy Alpha and the Galaxy Note 2, however Samsung didn't confirm it and there was no release date in sight. Now, Samsung France has confirmed through a Twitter reply that Android Lollipop is already being deployed for the Galaxy Alpha, and will be released […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Samsung partners with Trustonic to bring Trustonic for KNOX, a Trusted Execution Environment for mobile devices

Samsung partners with Trustonic to bring Trustonic for KNOX, a Trusted Execution Environment for mobile devices

Samsung continues to improve its home-baked KNOX security platform for mobile devices. First, it partnered with BlackBerry to provide improved end-to-end security for its Android devices. Today, Samsung has announced that it has partnered with Trustonic – a leading Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) provider in the industry – to bring Trustonic for KNOX, which already comes […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Samsung Smart TVs can now order Domino’s pizza, increase March Madness

Samsung Smart TVs can now order Domino’s pizza, increase March Madness

Americans love their baseball and football (hence, the Super Bowl and Katy Perry half-time show), but they also love their basketball, too. March Madness is so named because of all the surprising upsets that go along with the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament, where teams that are top-ranked can lose to “underdogs” in a matter of […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 10 years ago
The impact of the Galaxy S6, S6 edge: an “11 billion dollar month,” says Bloomberg

The impact of the Galaxy S6, S6 edge: an “11 billion dollar month,” says Bloomberg

What a difference a month makes! A financial report from Bloomberg News says that Samsung has earned $11 billion in market value from Galaxy S6 and S6 edge sales in the month of March, as compared to lackluster sales of the Galaxy S5 after its release last year. Shares have climbed 6.2%. The Korean manufacturer’s […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 10 years ago
Galaxy S6, S6 edge pricing announced for Singapore

Galaxy S6, S6 edge pricing announced for Singapore

As the world prepares for Samsung’s latest devices, a number of our readers want to know what financial obligation they must prepare for when they pick up one of the newest smartphones on the market. Today, we’re back to report on Singapore pricing for the S6 and S6 edge. Samsung Mobile Singapore just published its […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 10 years ago
Android 5.0.1 listed for the Galaxy Alpha and the Galaxy Note 2

Android 5.0.1 listed for the Galaxy Alpha and the Galaxy Note 2

Samsung has already updated many of its recent devices to Android 5.0 Lollipop but it still hasn't confirmed the roadmap for older devices like the Galaxy Note 2. The company's websites for Denmark and Finland have listed Android 5.0.1 as the next update for both the Galaxy Note 2 and the Galaxy Alpha. So far Samsung has not […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
03-31-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy S4 LTE, Galaxy S5, and more

03-31-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy S4 LTE, 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 […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago