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    Exclusive: Galaxy S6 edge Plus will have 5.7-inch dual-edge display, Android 5.1.1

    Exclusive: Galaxy S6 edge Plus will have 5.7-inch dual-edge display, Android 5.1.1

    There's a larger version of the Galaxy S6 edge undergoing development over in Samsung's backyard, that much has been made certain by numerous rumors and a leak that actually showed us such a device in the flesh. Given the beauty that is the Galaxy S6 edge, these leaks have gotten us pretty interested. We reached out […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    Verizon releases minor update for the Galaxy S5

    Verizon releases minor update for the Galaxy S5

    Galaxy S5 owners on Verizon are going to receive a new software update today but it's not what they've been waiting for, Android 5.1 is yet to be released for Samsung's handsets. The largest carrier in the US has actually released a minor update for the Galaxy S5 which retains the core OS version but […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung’s focus on Tizen growth seen as a move to shift from Android

    Samsung’s focus on Tizen growth seen as a move to shift from Android

    Samsung has been working very hard to promote and expand its Tizen operating system which still can't hold a candle of Android when it comes down to features, app support and even name recognition. Android is truly a global phenomenon with over a billion people using the operating system in its various forms and manifestations. Samsung introduced […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung to flip the switch on LTE-X for Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge soon

    Samsung to flip the switch on LTE-X for Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge soon

    There's a new report out today which claims that Samsung will soon release a software update for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge in Korea which is going to flip the switch on LTE-X, through the update it will bring Multipath TCP simultaneous network transmission technology to the handsets allowing data transfer speeds […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung and LG smartwatches aren’t really keeping your data secure

    Samsung and LG smartwatches aren’t really keeping your data secure

    Researchers based at the University of New Haven have demonstrated how a user's personal information can be extracted from the Gear 2 Neo by Samsung and LG's G Watch. From the Gear 2 Neo the researchers were able to extract email, messages, health and contacts data, none of which was encrypted on the smartwatch. Director […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Themes Thursday: Nine new themes come to Samsung’s Theme Store

    Themes Thursday: Nine new themes come to Samsung’s Theme Store

    It's Themes Thursday again, and Samsung has released several new themes on the Themes Store. There are nine of them: A cup of lemonade, Horizon, Peach Flower, Oriental Line, My cat, Butterfly, Good night, RED soccer, and Pastel check. None of the new themes these week are too great, with only Peach Flower and RED Soccer […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    06-11-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy A7, Galaxy S4 LTE, Galaxy Grand Prime, and more

    06-11-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy A7, Galaxy S4 LTE, Galaxy Grand Prime, 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
    • 10 years ago
    [Update: More info, pictures] Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition could be in the works

    [Update: More info, pictures] Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition could be in the works

    The Galaxy Grand Prime has been a considerable hit in emerging markets despite going up against more feature-packed yet cheaper smartphones from Chinese manufacturers, and Samsung could soon launch a new variant of the device. Expected to be called Galaxy Grand Prime Value Edition, there is no information on the phone except for a live […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    You might soon get to see dual-rear camera setups on Samsung phones

    You might soon get to see dual-rear camera setups on Samsung phones

    HTC's experiment with a dual rear camera setup on the M8 might not have proven as (commercially) beneficial to the company as its bossed may have expected, but the experiment opened doors to an all new arrangement of imaging sensors which was later adopted by many other companies. Quite a few phones ship with dual […]

    • By Yash G.
    • 10 years ago
    Patent shows an advanced Samsung tablet with a huge foldable display

    Patent shows an advanced Samsung tablet with a huge foldable display

    Samsung has been rather busy working on smartphone and tablet designs with foldable displays for a long time, and as we exclusively revealed recently, the most recent project that could make it to the market is Project Valley, a smartphone that might have dual screens and could also be foldable. But even generally, Samsung has […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    Android Auto updated with support for the Galaxy S4 and S5 on Verizon, AT&T and Sprint

    Android Auto updated with support for the Galaxy S4 and S5 on Verizon, AT&T and Sprint

    The Android Auto app has received a new update which brings support for two of the most popular flagship handsets from Samsung in recent years. It adds support for the Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy S5 on Verizon, AT&T and Sprint, three of the largest mobile carriers in the United States. Millions of people who own […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy A7 available for purchase in the US through Amazon

    Samsung Galaxy A7 available for purchase in the US through Amazon

    Samsung has released the Galaxy A7 in multiple markets across the globe but it hasn't officially released the handset in the United States. Customers who wish to pick one up can't really head to their carrier's local store and just walk out with a unit, the only option really available to them up till now […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Galaxy Note 5 will reportedly feature a USB Type-C port

    Galaxy Note 5 will reportedly feature a USB Type-C port

    Samsung is not due to launch the Galaxy Note 5 before September this year but already there are countless rumors and reports about what we can expect from the company's next flagship device. A new report claims that the Galaxy Note 5 is going to have a USB Type-C port, a first for the company's mobile […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Could this be the heart rate sensor UI on the Samsung Orbis, aka Gear A?

    Could this be the heart rate sensor UI on the Samsung Orbis, aka Gear A?

    Samsung might not have officially acknowledged it, but it surely has given away a few aspects of the user interface of the its upcoming round smartwatch, the Gear A. The developer SDK for the watch revealed its user interface (in addition to the specs and design), and Samsung Exynos' Twitter account might just have given us […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    Here’s a fix for the memory issues on the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge [Needs Root!]

    Here’s a fix for the memory issues on the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge [Needs Root!]

    Well, in what is yet another example of how hobbyist developers and tech enthusiasts can fix a problem the well-paid engineers at Samsung seem to take a long time to do. The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge have been offering a handicapped experience because of a RAM issue that has been discussed quite a […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6 leak reveals Wi-Fi and 3G variants

    Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6 leak reveals Wi-Fi and 3G variants

    A few months back we came across some trademark applications that Samsung filed for the Galaxy Tab A, Galaxy Tab E and the Galaxy Tab J, recent leaks suggest that the company is gearing up to launch the Galaxy Tab E. Some more information has surfaced online today regarding the tablet, the model numbers SM-T560 and […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung and Universal Pictures announce global marketing partnership for Jurassic World

    Samsung and Universal Pictures announce global marketing partnership for Jurassic World

    Samsung has announced a global marketing partnership with Universal Picture for Amblin Entertainment's upcoming movie, Jurassic World. As a part of this partnership, Samsung will present exclusive content from the upcoming action-adventure movie on its SUHD TVs at its retail stores in the US until the movie releases on June 12. Basically, Samsung wants to […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 10 years ago
    Samsung smart TVs now support PlayStation Now game streaming

    Samsung smart TVs now support PlayStation Now game streaming

    Sony has been gradually scaling its PlayStation Now cloud-based game streaming service, previously it was only limited to the company's own products like PlayStation consoles and TVs. However the company did say in December last year that at some point in the future its game streaming service will be supported by Samsung smart TVs, that […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 10 years ago
    The Galaxy S6 Active’s 3,500 mAh battery is an insult to consumers of the regular Galaxy S6

    The Galaxy S6 Active’s 3,500 mAh battery is an insult to consumers of the regular Galaxy S6

    So the Galaxy S6 Active was made official yesterday, but instead of its rugged exterior, the large battery powering the phone was the most notable thing about it. The Galaxy S6 Active features a 3,500 mAh battery, which is almost 1,000 mAh more than the battery on the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge. I […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago
    06-09-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy Grand 2, Galaxy Tab S 8.4, and more

    06-09-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy Grand 2, Galaxy Tab S 8.4, 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 various […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 10 years ago