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Samsung details May security update for its flagships
We've been seeing the Android security patches roll out to various Samsung devices in different regions, and the Korean giant has now published details of the security patches published in the month of April. As usual, the company is offering the fixes offered by Google for regular Android vulnerabilities, in addition to fixes for exploits […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung Z2 with LTE support in development for the Indian market
The first commercial Tizen handset, the Samsung Z1, was a considerable success for a smartphone with a new operating system, and it was followed by the Samsung Z3 in less than a year. The Z3 offers notably improved specs over the Z1 while keeping the low price tag; we exclusively revealed that a slightly upgraded version […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 gets Android 6.0.1 in the UK
After releasing Android Marshmallow last week to the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 (SM-T815) in Germany, Samsung has started rolling out Android 6.0.1 to the Wi-Fi only variant of the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 (SM-T710) in the UK. The latest update with firmware version T710XXU2CPD9 brings the April security patch to the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0. You […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Sprint’s Galaxy S7 gets an update with battery life improvements and April security patch
Sprint is bringing new improvements to the Galaxy S7 with a minor update that is rolling out to the device. The update comes with firmware version G930PVPU2APD3 and is a 141.93 MB download; included in the changelog are battery life improvements, better performance in calls made over Wi-Fi, and the security patches for the month of […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Samsung releases three fantastic new Galaxy S7 ads
Over the weekend, Samsung took to its official YouTube channel to share a trio of new adverts for the Galaxy S7. Each commercial showcases one of the handset’s most appealing features — IP68 waterproofing, compatibility for Samsung Pay and a fantastic camera capable of capturing clear images in poorly lit conditions. The clips themselves are all […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Z5 rumored to land soon, Z3 price reductions hint
There are quite a few predictable events within the tech world, one being that companies often launch their products in the same month as they did the year before (although rumors push us to think differently). Another predictable tech event is how to tell a new product is coming: usually, it's evident by constant price […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Telus pushes out Marshmallow update for the Galaxy S5 in Canada
As expected, Canada’s second-largest operator, Telus, has today started rolling out the rather hefty Android 6.0.1 update to the Galaxy S5. The upgrade weighs in at approximately 820MB and brings all the functionality we’ve come to expect from Marshmallow, in addition to patches from April's Security Maintenance Release (SMR). This rollout comes just one week […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung establishing partnerships with German automakers to improve its position in the smart car market
Earlier this year the Samsung Group announced that it was looking to discover new avenues for growth and it confirmed that a new team was being set up to grow its automotive-related business. The company then modified a race track it owns to test its autonomous cars and also teamed up with SEAT and SAP […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung stays atop the LCD TV market in Q1 2016, but faces stiff competition from Chinese rivals
Samsung Electronics has been a major player in LCD TV sales for the last few years, leaving its opponents in the dust, and one factor behind the company's success can be found in the quality of Samsung TVs over sheer quantity — a principle that Samsung is using to push forward in the LCD TV market. […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Huawei and Xiaomi will reportedly release curved display smartphone with display sourced from Samsung
A report out of China claims that two of the biggest Chinese OEMs will launch curved display smartphones and for that purpose they will source display panels from Samsung and LG. Both manufacturers are expected to come out with their curved display smartphones by September this year. It's Huawei that's said to source the panels from […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung India is offering the Gear VR for just INR 990 to Galaxy S7 and S7 edge owners
Samsung is trying to let as many users experience virtual reality as possible. The company bundled its virtual reality headset, the Gear VR, with every Galaxy S7 and S7 edge preorder. Now, the company is offering the Gear VR for just INR 990 ($15) to Galaxy S7 and S7 edge owners in India. Customers who […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
T-Mobile rolls out much-needed maintenance update for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
T-Mobile has started rolling out a relatively large maintenance update (UVU2APD7) to all its carrier-branded variants of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge located in the United States. Unfortunately, the upgrade doesn’t bring any new features to the handsets, but it does fix the nasty power and volume button error that users were experiencing […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung and Nvidia settle GPU patent dispute
Samsung and Nvidia have just released a joint statement confirming that they have settled their GPU-related patent dispute. The settlement was announced shortly before the US International Trade Commission in Washington was due to announce its final decision in a case that Samsung had filed against Nvidia, it previously won a ruling in which Nvidia […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
AT&T to kick off pre-orders for the Galaxy Tab E 8.0 on May 6
AT&T has announced that it will kick off pre-orders for Samsung’s latest budget-friendly tablet, the Galaxy Tab E 8.0, starting Friday, May 6. The slate will be available to purchase in either Smoky Titanium or Frost White for a mere $10 per month on the carrier’s two-year installment plan. For those in need of a […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
5-2-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy S5, 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
Samsung develops third-generation 14nm FinFET chip manufacturing process
After releasing details about its 7nm and 10nm chip manufacturing plans, Samsung has announced that it will soon complete the development of its third-generation 14nm FinFET chip manufacturing process, and it plans to expand its customer base using the new technology. System LSI, Samsung's chip manufacturing division, will be able to use its third-generation 14-nanometer FinFET (Low-Power Compact) […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) spotted on benchmarks with quad-core processor and Marshmallow
After an import listing revealed its existence, the Galaxy J2 (2016), has just made an appearance on benchmarking database GeekBench bearing the model number SM-J210F. The site has revealed some of the hardware specs of the smartphone and we're fairly impressed. For starters, the device is shown to be coming with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow by default, […]
- By Valerie R.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) review: AMOLED for the masses
After the 2016 revamp of the Galaxy A series, Samsung has also started releasing similarly updated versions of its affordable J series phones. This year, the 5-inch slot in that series will be taken by the Galaxy J3 (2016), the review of which is provided here for your reading pleasure. Without spilling all the beans, we will give […]
- By Michel G.
- 8 years ago
Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy Note 6 to come with USB Type-C, new Gear VR incoming?
After Samsung's success with the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, the South Korean smartphone giant wants to tackle the upcoming iPhone with the successor to the Galaxy Note 5. We have already confirmed that the Galaxy Note 6 will be water- and dust-resistant like the Galaxy S7 duo, and it could possibly feature an iris […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung finds a way to push VR into bedtime stories for children
Samsung has been working hard to show us that virtual reality can be used for greater things than just gaming or watching movies, like the time it demonstrated how VR can prove to be useful to help people get over their fear of public speaking. It's now showing us how VR, powered by its smartphones and […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
