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Google Play Services gets updated to enable Android Auto on the Galaxy S6

Google Play Services gets updated to enable Android Auto on the Galaxy S6

There have been many reports recently about some of the latest Android devices not working properly with Android Auto and Google has now come through with a fix. A new update has been pushed out for Google Play Services, which basically manages Google's apps and services on an Android device, and it enables Android Auto […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
Galaxy S6 has reportedly not performed up to Samsung’s expectations in South Korea

Galaxy S6 has reportedly not performed up to Samsung’s expectations in South Korea

A report out of Korea claims that the Galaxy S6 has not performed as well as Samsung would have like it to on its home soil, apparently the company has only managed to sell just over 200,000 units of the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge combined ever since both smartphones were released on April 10. […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
Samsung applies for Gear W and Wheel UX trademarks

Samsung applies for Gear W and Wheel UX trademarks

Samsung's first round smartwatch, the Gear A, is currently undergoing development, and we've talked in detail about various aspects of the watch in recent weeks. One of those aspects is the new UI that the Gear A will be introducing to Samsung's smartwatch lineup as a result of its circular design, with the Gear A […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Samsung reveals more details about Themes feature for new and upcoming Galaxy devices

Samsung reveals more details about Themes feature for new and upcoming Galaxy devices

After calling UI designers to work with them on themes for the Galaxy S6 and the S6 edge, Samsung has revealed more details about its Theme Service on its official blog for developers. Samsung says the Theme Service is a combination of three things – the device framework for theme customization, a theme editor, and […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Gear Fit smart fitness band now $135 at Amazon

Gear Fit smart fitness band now $135 at Amazon

Remember the Gear Fit? It was the first Samsung curved AMOLED display device that received major media attention. While the smartwatch space is growing and taking off in respectable fashion, Samsung’s Gear S is, no doubt, the most attractive fitness band on the market. Well, Amazon’s back with a deal for us. What is it? […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 10 years ago
Maxis Malaysia adds Note 4 to trade-up program

Maxis Malaysia adds Note 4 to trade-up program

Maxis Malaysia has now gone and added the Galaxy Note 4 to its trade-up program, a device that many will, no doubt, enjoy in even greater fashion. The carrier’s trade-up program provides a list of phones that you can trade in any old smartphone towards. In this case, the new addition of the Note 4 […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 10 years ago
Samsung’s smart TVs have come a long way since the first came out in 2008

Samsung’s smart TVs have come a long way since the first came out in 2008

The television is a relatively old invention and for decades it was mainly used to view broadcast content. However TV technology has evolved rapidly over the past few years particularly since smart TVs hit the market. Samsung was among the first few companies to develop a smart TV and today the company has published an […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
Samsung extols the virtues of the Galaxy S6’s camera in new promo

Samsung extols the virtues of the Galaxy S6’s camera in new promo

Samsung has been on a marketing blitz for its new flagship handsets, the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge. It is releasing short promos every other day to highlight some of the most impressive features of the new smartphones. Just yesterday it released one that detailed features like fast charging, wireless charging and Ultra Power Saving Mode. […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
Tab A arrives in Canada, 8-inch and 9.7-inch models available

Tab A arrives in Canada, 8-inch and 9.7-inch models available

The Galaxy Tab A is headed to the US on May 1st, but residents north of the country get bragging rights since the Tab A is now in their country. That’s right: the Tab A has landed in Canada at Samsung Experience stores, as of yesterday. Both the Tab A 8.0 and Tab A 9.7 […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 10 years ago
Grameenphone Bangladesh offers 1200 talk minutes, 6GB data package to Tizen Z1 buyers

Grameenphone Bangladesh offers 1200 talk minutes, 6GB data package to Tizen Z1 buyers

The Tizen Z1 has been in Bangladesh for a while, but the Grameenphone network just recently got the Samsung Z1 on its own network in the country. And now, with the inauguration of the Z1’s arrival on Grameenphone, the carrier has decided to bring a special deal with it. Until the middle of May, buyers […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 10 years ago
AT&T Galaxy S4 Active gets the Lollipop update

AT&T Galaxy S4 Active gets the Lollipop update

AT&T has finally released the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the Galaxy S4 Active. The carrier is rolling out the update over-the-air right now but it may take a couple of days for it to go live across all regions of the United States. It brings all of the features and improvements that come as […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
Videos prove that Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge are strong enough to crack open walnuts, literally

Videos prove that Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge are strong enough to crack open walnuts, literally

During the launch of the Galaxy S6 and the S6 edge, Samsung had mentioned that both the devices are built strong, and that “they will not bend” unlike the iPhone 6 Plus. The company claims that this strength is attained by using a stronger metal when compared to flagship smartphones from other brands, Gorilla Glass 4 protection, and […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
04-21-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S4, Galaxy Grand, Galaxy Note 4, and more

04-21-2015 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S4, Galaxy Grand, Galaxy Note 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 […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
10 things the Galaxy S6 can do but the iPhone 6 can’t

10 things the Galaxy S6 can do but the iPhone 6 can’t

For years, Samsung smartphones have held the crown for the best that Android can offer, often defeating many other competitors in the Android space and going neck-to-neck with the iPhone. However, experts still used to mock Samsung for its decision of sticking to non-metal and utilitarian designs. Now, Samsung is back with a vengeance, and many experts […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Thinking of rooting your Galaxy S6 or S6 edge? Don’t, or you’ll lose this important feature

Thinking of rooting your Galaxy S6 or S6 edge? Don’t, or you’ll lose this important feature

Samsung just released two great smartphones earlier this month, the Galaxy S6 and the S6 edge, which have been selling like hot cakes. Even though Samsung has cut down on a bunch of bloatware in the newer version of TouchWiz, some people are still rooting their new devices in order to disable apps that can't be normally turned […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Samsung joins Fast Identity Online Alliance for developing biometric authentication tech

Samsung joins Fast Identity Online Alliance for developing biometric authentication tech

The Galaxy S5 was Samsung's first attempt to offer biometric security on its smartphones, and the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge bring the company's efforts further into the fore with fingerprint sensors that work much better than what was featured on the Galaxy S5. Now, it looks like Samsung is ready to take things a […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Launch of Samsung Galaxy S6 affects Apple iPhone 6 sales

Launch of Samsung Galaxy S6 affects Apple iPhone 6 sales

Samsung's Galaxy S series and Apple's iPhone are one of the best-selling high-end smartphones each year, conquering a majority marketshare in the high-end category. The recently released Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge compete directly with the Apple iPhone 6 and the Apple iPhone 6 Plus respectively. According to a report from ATLAS Research & […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Samsung’s What If I Can app wants everyone to run for the greater good

Samsung’s What If I Can app wants everyone to run for the greater good

Bringing a positive change to a world full of various problems isn't something that most people think of in their daily lives, but it's certainly a noble task that more of us can take up to make a difference. But if you're not sure how you can do that, then Samsung is offering you an […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Download Samsung Smart Switch for transferring data to/from Galaxy S6 and S6 edge [APK]

Download Samsung Smart Switch for transferring data to/from Galaxy S6 and S6 edge [APK]

Transferring content from an old smartphone to a new one is never an enjoyable task, but it certainly is necessary for people switching to a new device. When I bought the Galaxy S6 edge and fired it up, the phone suggested me to use Samsung's Smart Switch app to transfer my data from another device. That prompted […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Optus Australia adds Galaxy J1 as off-contract option for $169

Optus Australia adds Galaxy J1 as off-contract option for $169

Samsung’s Galaxy J1 has been making its rounds worldwide (since Russia, The Netherlands, India, Malaysia, and the Philippines), and it appears as though the device has made its landing in “the land down under” – but now comes with a special offer for those who love prepaid agreements and want to be as free to […]

  • By Deidre R.
  • 10 years ago