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    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
    Gold Platinum Galaxy S6, S6 edge to arrive in Canada on April 30th

    Gold Platinum Galaxy S6, S6 edge to arrive in Canada on April 30th

    We reported two weeks ago that Canada residents could pre-order the Gold Platinum Galaxy S6 and S6 edge. Now, a new report says that Galaxy S6 fans who would rather try before they buy will get a chance to – although you’ll have to wait a little while. Canadian tech site MobileSyrup confirmed today in […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 10 years ago
    Galaxy S6 outpaces iPhone 6 in latest speed test

    Galaxy S6 outpaces iPhone 6 in latest speed test

    There’s been a never-ending discussion on the Web about the Galaxy S6 and what it brings to the table, with most analysts and media members pointing out how fluid and smooth Samsung’s new overhauled TouchWiz UI is on the Galaxy S6 and the S6 edge. While one journalist in particular said that his Galaxy S6 […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung has announced the Galaxy BLADE edge

    Samsung has announced the Galaxy BLADE edge

    Samsung today announced the latest addition to its “edge” lineup. It calls the Galaxy BLADE edge the “world's first smart knife” that has been made with the modern chef in mind. For this device Samsung has built up on the culinary expertise and cutting-edge technology that it has displayed with its Chef Collection series. The Galaxy BLADE […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Galaxy S6 clone is not half bad

    Galaxy S6 clone is not half bad

    There are countless companies in China that create clones of popular mobile devices, one doesn't need to look much further than the plethora of iPhone clones easily available in the People's Republic. Clone manufacturers have often copied some of Samsung's best devices as well and it seems they won't be sparing the Galaxy S6. A […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    64GB gold Galaxy S6 and S6 edge now available for pre-order from T-Mobile

    64GB gold Galaxy S6 and S6 edge now available for pre-order from T-Mobile

    T-Mobile started accepting pre-orders for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge in the United States on March 27th. At that time it was only offering the devices in black and white but did mention on its website that the gold model would be available soon. Today the carrier announced that the 64GB gold Samsung […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Videos show that Samsung’s TouchWiz UX could actually have been much cooler

    Videos show that Samsung’s TouchWiz UX could actually have been much cooler

    Remember those awesome screenshots that were leaked about a year ago? The leaked screenshots showcased a radical new smartphone UI, which was much different from TouchWiz at that point of time. However, we guesstimated that it was a work of a designer or a fanboy, not actually made by Samsung. When Samsung released its recent flagship […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 10 years ago