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Samsung addresses Galaxy Note Edge curved display durability

Samsung addresses Galaxy Note Edge curved display durability

Back in September, Samsung showed off the Galaxy Note Edge. This smartphone stands out from the pack because of its curved display. Many were curious about what Samsung had done with this smartphone and the biggest question they asked was whether or not this curved display was durable. Samsung has addressed those concerns in a […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
Dual SIM Galaxy A5 spotted on Samsung’s China website

Dual SIM Galaxy A5 spotted on Samsung’s China website

Smartphones with dual SIM compatibility tend to perform well in emerging markets which is why it is not going to surprise anyone that a dual SIM variant of Samsung Galaxy A5 was spotted on the company's China website. Not much is different between this variant and the one Samsung showed off at the end of […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
11-14-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S4 LTE-A, Galaxy Ace 4, Galaxy Alpha, and more

11-14-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S4 LTE-A, Galaxy Ace 4, Galaxy Alpha, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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
Samsung explains about 10 hidden features of the Galaxy Note 4

Samsung explains about 10 hidden features of the Galaxy Note 4

Samsung's TouchWiz UX is generally known for abundance of software features but the version of TouchWiz which comes pre-installed on the Galaxy Note series of smartphones has even more features. Sometimes, it's hard to find out these features, so Samsung has listed and explained 10 such hidden software features of the Galaxy Note 4 on their […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Gear VR overheating reports rubbished

Gear VR overheating reports rubbished

Given that users will have to wear a virtual reality headset on their face comfort is always a big point of focus for manufacturers. Reports started circulating yesterday that developers had noticed overheating problems with the Gear VR headset from Samsung but the company has rubbished those reports as it says the problem has already been […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
Samsung decline results in pay cuts for executives

Samsung decline results in pay cuts for executives

In case you haven't heard up till now, Samsung Electronics isn't having a great year, and that's primarily because of declining sales that are having a direct impact on the revenue. Sliding revenue means less money in the boss's pocket, that's evident from Samsung mobile chief J.K. Shin's pay for the third quarter of this year, […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
Samsung reportedly working on Volt, an original video content service

Samsung reportedly working on Volt, an original video content service

With revenues considerably down compared to where they were a year ago, Samsung has been looking towards different avenues to find a way to get back to profitability. The company is already betting big on curved displays, an area where it thinks the competition will find it hard to catch up to easily, and now, […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
AT&T updates the Samsung Galaxy S4 to Android 4.4.4

AT&T updates the Samsung Galaxy S4 to Android 4.4.4

Android Lollipop isn't here yet, though Samsung is certainly working on bringing it to its flagship devices. In the meanwhile, those using the Galaxy S4 on AT&T can now update their device to Android 4.4.4, the last and final version of KitKat (and of Android 4.x.) The update is rather minor, with the only big […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
DirecTV launches 4K content exclusively for Samsung TVs

DirecTV launches 4K content exclusively for Samsung TVs

US satellite provider DirecTV has announced that it will be releasing selected movies in 4K resolution via video-in-demand, exclusively for subscribers with a Samsung TV. Titles like Star Trek (2009), Transformers: Age of Extinction, Forrest Gump, Coral Reef Adventure and The Ultimate Wave Tahiti will be among around 20 movies offered to those with a 2014 Samsung […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
New video commercials highlight the advantages of Galaxy Tab Active for professional use

New video commercials highlight the advantages of Galaxy Tab Active for professional use

In a series of latest video commercials, Samsung has highlighted the advantages of the Galaxy Tab Active being used by professionals in various work environments such as healthcare, law enforcement, logistics, and construction. The Galaxy Tab Active, which is a ruggedised version of the Galaxy Tab 4 8.0, was announced for business in September. It is […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Samsung partners with BlackBerry to provide improved end-to-end security for Android

Samsung partners with BlackBerry to provide improved end-to-end security for Android

At the on-going BlackBerry Enterprise Event in San Francisco, BlackBerry has announced a strategic partnership with Samsung to provide improved security solution for Android-based devices through Samsung's KNOX and BES12. Launching early next year, enterprise customers can have access to Samsung's Android smartphones and tablet offerings with a tightly integrated end-to-end security solution. BES12 (BlackBerry Enterprise Server) will […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 10 years ago
Samsung announces Advanced S Pen with improved sensitivity and editing features

Samsung announces Advanced S Pen with improved sensitivity and editing features

Samsung's S Pen stylus has never been as good as it is on the Galaxy Note 4, with the device coming with a stylus that has double the pressure points and increased sensitivity compared to the S Pen that accompanied the Galaxy Note 3 last year. However, the Korean manufacturer thinks there's room for more […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
11-13-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, Galaxy Note 10.1, and more

11-13-2014 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, Galaxy Note 10.1, 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
Avengers 2: Age of Ultron extended trailer highlights Samsung products

Avengers 2: Age of Ultron extended trailer highlights Samsung products

It is not uncommon to see some of our favorite gadgets in movies and TV shows coming out of Hollywood. Usually its not a mere coincidence that these products find their way in these productions. Companies actually pay to have their products featured and Samsung is one of the companies that takes part in product […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
Proximity is Samsung’s response to iBeacon

Proximity is Samsung’s response to iBeacon

A lot of interesting announcements have come in from the Samsung Developer Conference which kicked off yesterday in San Francisco. Samsung has announced its very own location based alerts system which is an iBeacon rival. Samsung is calling it Proximity. Proximity will allow businesses to send localized messages. For example you might be walking down […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge launch in the UK confirmed for November 28

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge launch in the UK confirmed for November 28

We recently released a list of countries that would be getting the Galaxy Note Edge, Samsung's curved screen wonder, and the UK was one of the names among them. Well, Samsung has now confirmed that the Note Edge will indeed be coming to the UK, with Vodafone, Carphone Warehouse and select other retailers set to […]

  • By Abhijeet Mishra
  • 10 years ago
Samsung talks about corporate diversity in a rap video

Samsung talks about corporate diversity in a rap video

Yes, you read that right. Samsung doesn't want to talk about corporate diversity like everyone else, through an elaborate presentation or a set of documents that show what the status of diversity and accessibility programs is within its workforce. No, Samsung is doing something different. It has come up with a rap video. The company has hired […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
78-inch curved UHD TV with gold covered back will be auctioned for charity

78-inch curved UHD TV with gold covered back will be auctioned for charity

Samsung's 78-inch curved UHD TV is pretty expensive as it is but if you've got more money than you know what to do with then this is going to interest you. The company has teamed up with Christie's to develop one single unit of the aforementioned TV with the back having a gold lacquer-painted finish. […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
Samsung Flow provides seamless content handoff between devices

Samsung Flow provides seamless content handoff between devices

Yesterday at the Samsung Developer Conference in San Francisco the company made a few announcements ranging from virtual reality to connected objects for the home to health. During the keynote Samsung Flow was also unveiled for the first time. Flow will enable seamless content handoff between different Samsung devices, be it smartphones, smartwatches, tablets and […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago
Samsung Electronics banks on curved screens to overcome its challenges

Samsung Electronics banks on curved screens to overcome its challenges

Even though Samsung is the biggest mobile vendor on the planet saturation in the top end and tough competition in the mid-range and low end segments of the market have proven to be major challenges for its mobile business. Samsung wants to cement its lead further and now its looking towards high-end devices with curved displays, […]

  • By Adnan Farooqui
  • 10 years ago