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05-15-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy A7, Galaxy Ace 4 LTE, Galaxy Core Prime, and more

05-15-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy A7, Galaxy Ace 4 LTE, Galaxy Core 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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
Galaxy Note Edge sequel to be preceded by another device with Edge display?

Galaxy Note Edge sequel to be preceded by another device with Edge display?

The Galaxy S6 edge might have looked like an experiment thanks to its dual curved Edge display, but high consumer demand has easily turned it into a mainstream device. To meet this demand, Samsung was reported to have opened up a new factory to be able to produce more S6 edge displays, and if a new […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Samsung has modified its logo on the Galaxy S6 edge on newer units

Samsung has modified its logo on the Galaxy S6 edge on newer units

Samsung seems to have slightly changed the look of its logo on the Galaxy S6 edge (and possibly the Galaxy S6) in newer revisions of the device. On one of our Galaxy S6 edge's bought in the initial batch, the Samsung logo at the front of the S6 edge had a highlight around each letter, but […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Avengers themed accessories for Galaxy S6 to arrive next week

Avengers themed accessories for Galaxy S6 to arrive next week

Samsung tied up with Marvel for promotion of its devices in the Avengers: Age Of Ultron movie. As part of the promotion deal, Samsung will also launch Avengers themed variants of its products including smartphones and accessories. The South Korean smartphone giant has already showcased Avengers themed accessories, themes, and an Iron Man edition of the […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Samsung explains why the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge displays are awesome

Samsung explains why the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge displays are awesome

Samsung knows, we know it, the consumer knows it. The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are arguably the most attractive smartphones made by the Korean giant, with a metal and glass design that is extremely eye-catching. What is even more impressive is the fact that Samsung just doesn't stop at the design, but also offers […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Samsung officially teases the Galaxy S6 Iron Man Edition

Samsung officially teases the Galaxy S6 Iron Man Edition

We all know that Samsung collaborated with Marvel for cross promotion of the recently released Avengers: Age Of Ultron movie and Samsung's recently released smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge. Samsung also showcased Avengers themed accessories for both these devices. Now, Samsung has officially teased an image of the Iron Man edition […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge receives software update in India, brings in bug fixes, performance and stability improvements

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge receives software update in India, brings in bug fixes, performance and stability improvements

The Galaxy S6 edge (SM-G925I) has received a small software update in India this morning. The file size of the update is 161.84 MB and the baseband version of the device has been updated from G925IDVU1AOD1 to G925IDVU1AOE2 after installing the update. As per the changelog, this software update brings in bug fixes, stability improvements, and […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Samsung Gear Live no longer available from Google Play, probably discontinued

Samsung Gear Live no longer available from Google Play, probably discontinued

Samsung hasn't been very keen on Android Wear, but the company was still the first (along with LG) to launch a smartwatch running Google's OS for wearables. This watch was the Gear Live, which is basically a rehashed Gear that cut down on some features (like calling) thanks to Android Wear's limited nature. Needless to say, the […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
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
  • 10 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
  • 10 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
  • 10 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
  • 10 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
  • 10 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
  • 10 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
  • 10 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
  • 10 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
  • 10 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
  • 10 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
  • 10 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
  • 10 years ago