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New Good Lock update showcases Samsung’s ability to learn and customize
Good Lock is Samsung's latest experiment in mobile, and it has come a long way since its initial release. When we first reviewed the app, we thought it had some major problems such as a constant location settings popup, major battery drain, and bland pastel colors. Samsung then took to fixing the auto update bug, […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Pay Mini to launch for Android and iOS next month
According to a new report published by ET News, Samsung will launch a new version of its mobile payment platform in South Korea next month that will be available for use on all Android-powered smartphones operating on Marshmallow and iPhones running iOS 8+. The service has been dubbed Samsung Pay Mini and will not take advantage […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung and LG fighting it out regarding 4K standards
Global TV giants Samsung and LG are locking their horns once again, this time regarding 4K standards. These South Korean electronic giants are busy in disregarding each others display technologies as the International Committee for Display Metrology (ICDM) has changed its policy to require labeling a separate contrast modulation in TV definitions. ICDM, a committee […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung shares all the juicy secrets surrounding the development of its Charm fitness tracker
Three months ago, Samsung took the wraps off its Charm wearable fitness tracker, which it claimed had been designed from the ground up to look like a fashionable bracelet as opposed to a smartwatch. To achieve this appearance, the firm opted for small LED panel to alert users of notifications instead of a fully-fledged LCD […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
5-27-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S4, Galaxy J5, Galaxy Note 3, 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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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 regions […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Virgin Mobile adds the Galaxy Tab E 9.6 to its installment plan in Canada
Virgin Mobile has today launched the budget-friendly Galaxy Tab E 9.6 on its installment plan in Canada. The slate is available to purchase from the carrier's online portal or from any of its nationwide bricks-and-mortar stores for $329 outright or $13.75 per month for 24-months. Customers will also have to sign up for a data […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
How to use condensed mode to fit more on your Galaxy S7’s screen
Last month, Samsung rolled out a firmware update for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge bringing support for display scaling. The functionality, for those unaware, allows you to not only adjust the size of fonts, but the way the entire user interface is scaled to fit your device — so it essentially fits more […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung connects fans to Rio 2016 Olympic Games with “Vanuatu Dreams” beach volleyball VR experience
Samsung has long been associated with the Olympics, it has been one of the biggest sponsors of the game for the past few years, and earlier this year it announced that it's going to be the first company to deliver Olympic content in virtual reality. In the spirit of highlighting this partnership Samsung has released a […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
4K-compatible Gear VR might be a reality in the future
Samsung has been showcasing its next-generation display technology at the Display Week conference in San Francisco. This is where we saw the company's foldable display in action and it's also where Samsung has showcased a 4K display for VR, hinting at the possibility that a 4K-compatible Gear VR headset could be a possibility at some […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Injustice Edition unveiled
After releasing a couple of teasers yesterday, Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S7 edge Injustice Edition today. It's a limited edition variant of the Galaxy S7 edge, and the South Korean smartphone giant has released an official unboxing video of the device. The Galaxy S7 edge Injustice Edition is inspired by DC superhero Batman and […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
S Health update lets you compare your step counts with friends
Samsung has been slowly and steadily adding new features to its activity and fitness tracking platform S Health. The last major update to the smartphone app was released a couple of months ago after which it could automatically detect runs and walks. Now, Samsung has released yet another update to the app, which is available […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung, defend your Galaxy: make these Apple and TAG Heuer clones disappear
Every tech company with an app store likes to believe its mobile headquarters is safe from foreign invaders, but that's not the case. Too often, the most reputable app stores contain malware (Google Play) or apps that violate the company's own approval policies. Apps slip through the cracks often, but the issue is not whether […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
How to prevent your Samsung smartphone’s screen from turning on in your pocket
We've all been in the frustrating situation where we've placed our phone in our pocket, then removed it a short while later only to find that it's dialed just about everyone in our contacts. However, Samsung has bundled a rather useful software feature on board its latest smartphones which is dedicated to making this is an issue […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Themes Thursday: Here are this weeks best themes
We're back with this week's Themes Thursday! This is where we bring you best themes from each week for your compatible Galaxy device. Samsung has released no less than 109 themes this week, but only four of those are worth having a look. AquaUI theme's flat iconography and wavy wallpaper and background design makes it […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Leaked render reveals that Samsung is working on a dedicated Gear VR controller
A leaked render has surfaced online revealing that Samsung is developing a Bluetooth-enabled controller to work alongside its Gear VR headset. Unlike Oculus, who bundled a standard Xbox controller with all Rift units, Samsung's offering has been designed from the ground up to work exclusively with its virtual reality device, which is why it can […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung teases Batman v Superman variant of the Galaxy S7 edge
Three months ago, we reported that Samsung may be developing a limited edition Batman v Superman variant of the Galaxy S7 to coincide with the worldwide release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Unfortunately, chatter died down shortly after the movie hit the box office and it looked as if the handset wasn't going […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Galaxy C5 price and availability details confirmed
Samsung finally unveiled the Galaxy C5 today. It's a new mid-range smartphone from the company that has impressive specifications, the only caveat is that Samsung is only offering it to customers in China for now, so you want to get your hands on one you will have to import it from the People's Republic. The […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung remains world’s largest SSD maker
SSD shipments are rising every quarter due to the speed boost they provide in PCs and laptops when compared to mechanical hard disk drives. Samsung is the world's largest SSD and NAND chip manufacturer, and a recent report from TrendFocus states that Samsung is still holding onto the largest share in the SSD market. According to the […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Leaked user manual confirms everything we’ve already heard about the Gear Fit 2
Over the course of the past few weeks, Samsung’s upcoming successor to the Gear Fit has posed for the camera in two sets of leaked images and been the subject of a report claiming that it's set to launch in South Korea as early as next month. Earlier today, however, a copy of the Gear […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung unveils the Galaxy C5 in China
We first told you about Samsung's new Galaxy C series smartphones a couple of months ago and today the company has officially unveiled the Galaxy C5 (SM-C5000) in China. It's not like this is the first time we're seeing this device, we leaked official renders of the Galaxy C5 in all of its color options just […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
