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Samsung’s handling of the Galaxy Note 7 recall raises concerns
You might have heard by now that Samsung has issued a voluntary recall of the Galaxy Note 7. It's going to replace every single unit shipped to customers since the device was released on August 19. Samsung was quick to look into reports of the Galaxy Note 7's battery exploding, it identified a battery cell issue […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy Note 7 recall does not affect customers in China
An issue with the Galaxy Note 7's battery cell has forced Samsung to recall millions of Galaxy Note 7 units shipped since the handset was launched on August 19. Samsung will work with its carrier and retail partners to offer voluntary replacement of all units while customers also have the option to get a full […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s S Note now in beta mode at Google Play, Samsung calls for testers
Samsung is no stranger to releasing proprietary apps over at the Google Play Store. Over the last year, the company has brought apps such as S Health, Wi-Fi Transfer, Samsung Music, Samsung Voice Recording, and even the Galaxy Note's most cherished application, S Note, to Google's app store for the larger Android user base. The […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Samsung allowing customers in the US to exchange the Galaxy Note 7 for a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge
Samsung has now issued a complete recall of all Galaxy Note 7 handsets that have been shipped since the device was released on August 19. It has been forced to do that following multiple reports of the handset's battery exploding, the company says that it has made this decision to ensure the safety and satisfaction of […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
T-Mobile offering full refunds for the Galaxy Note 7
Samsung has now acknowledged that there's truth to the reports about the Galaxy Note 7's battery exploding while being charged. The company says that it has only received reports of 35 units suffering from this problem but it has now issued a voluntary recall of all Galaxy Note 7 handsets shipped since the release on […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung teams up with Mercedes-Benz to develop a digital car key
Samsung has teamed up with automotive giant Mercedes-Benz to develop a new digital car key. The technology, which was showcased yesterday at the IFA consumer electronics trade show in Berlin, is capable of turning any NFC-enabled Galaxy smartphone into a ‘smart key' that can be used to lock, unlock and start a car. To prevent […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Verizon rolls out nifty software update for the Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5
Verizon has just started pushing out a relatively nifty software update for its carrier-branded models of the Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5. The upgrade brings compatibility for the Barcode Beaming Service, which improves accuracy when scanning loyalty cards in Samsung Pay. It also transports a couple of other useful features to the handsets, including OnCircle. The […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Additional pictures of the Galaxy Folder 2 and its packaging leaked
The Galaxy Folder 2 is perhaps Samsung's worst kept secret right now. Every other day there's a leak which brings us pictures of the actual device itself. Since it has received all of the relevant certifications this only goes to show that the handset will be launched in the near future. The latest leak brings us […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
BlackBerry and Samsung have created a ‘spy-proof’ tablet for the German government
BlackBerry – a company that touts its exceptional mobile security credentials – announced at IFA 2016 that it has teamed up with Samsung on a “spy-proof” tablet for the German government. The tablet may look like any other Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 but it features a special security card as well as tough encryption and […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Download these four themes on your Galaxy smartphone this week
Samsung has released a bunch of themes this week, but only a few of them are worth looking at. Don't worry, we've done that shortlisting process for you already. Out of 130 themes released in the Theme Store by Samsung, we've shortlisted four themes which you might be interested in. Since we were busy reporting […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Carphone Warehouse is dishing out £25 account credit to all customers who pre-ordered the Galaxy Note 7
UK-based independent electronics retailer Carphone Warehouse has started informing all customers who pre-ordered a Galaxy Note 7 through either its online portal or nationwide bricks-and-mortar stores that their account will be credited with £25 ($33) to compensate for the delay in shipments. Unfortunately, it's currently unclear when shipping will be resumed in the UK. After […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung has started selling refurbished flagship smartphones in the US
We reported a couple of weeks ago that Samsung could soon start selling refurbished flagship Galaxy smartphones. It was said to be one of the ways the company will try to sustain the earnings momentum after its stellar performance in the second quarter of this year and it will also help Samsung maximize cost efficiency […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung will voluntarily replace your Galaxy Note 7
We reported yesterday that it was possible for Samsung to announce a recall of the Galaxy Note 7 following reports of the handset's battery exploding. A few days ago Samsung confirmed that it was delaying shipments of the Galaxy Note 7 to perform additional quality tests on its new flagship. The company has formally announced a worldwide […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Verizon updates the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge with FM radio support
Verizon has sent out a new software update for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge which brings a couple of new features to the handset. The update adds FM radio supports enabling users to listen to their favorite local radio stations. Other carriers like T-Mobile have already enabled FM radio on these flagships […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung explains why the Gear S3 is the perfect smartwatch for businesses
The Gear S3 is the most powerful and versatile smartwatch Samsung has ever made. It's available in two styles – Gear S3 frontier for active explorers and Gear S3 classic for young professions. Both smartwatches are powered by Tizen 2.3.2 and are secured using Samsung Knox which is the company's leading mobile security platform. The Gear S3 […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
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[Update: Details from DJ Koh’s announcement] Samsung to recall Galaxy Note 7 units after reports of explosions
Samsung started selling the Galaxy Note 7 on August 19 in 10 countries. After a series of events where Galaxy Note 7 batteries have exploded while being charged, Samsung has made it official that it will soon conduct a recall of its latest flagship smartphone. The announcement will reportedly by made at 17:00 (Korea Time) in Seoul by […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
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[Update: Official statement] Galaxy Note 7 recall will reportedly be announced soon
If reports out of Korea are to be believed, Samsung's mobile business might be about to take a big hit. The company has already confirmed that it has delayed Galaxy Note 7 shipments to perform additional quality tests on the device following reports of the Galaxy Note 7's battery exploding while being charged. It's now […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
August security update brings support for the Vulkan API to the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
Samsung has been pushing out the August security patch for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in Europe and North America for a little over two weeks now. However, it has today been brought to our attention that the upgrade also bundles compatibility for the Vulkan API. It's currently unclear why the firm failed to specify […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Tizen SDK becomes Tizen Studio, gives one-click installation for multiple platforms
Tizen is on the move, with Samsung's success with the Z3 (3 million sold in 2015) fueling the rise of the Korean giant's homegrown OS. Samsung is making changes to Tizen that are bound to make the platform better for consumers with a new update rollout this month, but consumers and users are only one […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
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It's imperative to have reliable mobile device security in this day and age. Google works hard to ensure that Android remains safe while manufacturers take some steps on their own to ensure protection for their customers. There are various solutions for customers who want to add an additional layer of security. You can be one of […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
