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Samsung Pay gets support for 20 new banks and credit unions in the US
Samsung has just updated its mobile payment platform with compatibility for 20 new banks and credit unions in the United States. Amongst the newly-supported banks are the Amalgamated Bank of Chicago, Ballston Spa National Bank and First National Bank of Durango. The full list can be seen below: A+ Federal Credit Union Amalgamated Bank of […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) and Galaxy J7 (2016) arrive in Europe
Not long ago we confirmed the Galaxy J5 (2016) will be released in several European countries. That device has now surfaced on Samsung's website in France. Furthermore, Samsung Spain takes away all questions regarding a European release for the larger Galaxy J7 (2016), as it has posted the official product page on its website. A few […]
- By Michel G.
- 8 years ago
Samsung Pay partners with the largest POS providers to speed up adoption rate of mobile payments
Samsung has announced that its teamed up with the world’s largest point-of-sale (POS) manufacturers to improve the user experience and adoption rate of its mobile payment platform, Samsung Pay. This partnership should, in theory, result in more customers turning to the contactless payment service to purchase goods on a daily basis as it should be […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung vows to use technology to revolutionize the global fashion industry
The head of Samsung's fashion unit has said that the company is going to use technology to revolutionize the global fashion industry and take the lead in this market. These comments were made at the second annual Conde Nast International Luxury Conference in South Korea by Lee Seo-hyun, the president and CEO of Samsung C&T's […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S5 survives the outdoors for seven months
The Galaxy S5 was Samsung's first flagship to feature IP67 dust and water resistance, the handset was capable of taking on the elements as it was completely protected against dust and against up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. What if the Galaxy S5 was exposed to the elements for far longer, […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung teams up with The Weather Channel to launch exclusive application for Galaxy smartphones
You may recall that Samsung took the wraps off its ‘Made for Samsung’ program at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas back in January. However, chatter has been a little sparse since its unveiling, leading many people to come to the conclusion that the firm had canned the scheme before it even saw the […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung announces Pink Gold Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge for Korea, other markets to follow
The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are the finest devices on the market, but smartphone color is becoming as big of a deal as the devices themselves. The traditional black and white colors have lost the affection of consumers over the last few years, with many wanting to see more customized color options available […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
Samsung will launch its mobile payment platform in Singapore this quarter
Samsung is now in the final stages of optimizing its mobile payment platform for launch in Singapore. At present, Samsung Pay is only available in China, the United States and South Korea, making Singapore the first market in Southeast Asia to receive access to the service when compatibility starts rolling out later this quarter. We […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Samsung details contents of April security patch
Earlier today, Samsung posted the contents of this month’s exploit maintenance patch on its official Security Blog. The upgrade, which is currently en route to the South Korean company’s major flagship models, is primarily targeted at fixing a critical driver error which could, if not treated, enable intruders to access files stored on your device’s […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
You can now pick up a refurbished Galaxy S7 for $499
If you’re in the market for a Galaxy S7, but are not in the position to fork out $670 to purchase the handset, you may want to listen up as we have a fantastic deal for you. Independent online retailer Yapper Wireless has just kicked off a flash sale on a 32GB factory unlocked GSM […]
- By Josh L.
- 8 years ago
Think the Gear S is the best Samsung smartwatch? Here are five reasons to consider the Gear S2
The Gear S2 is a thing of beauty, but its software capabilities are just as formidable despite the emphasis on sheer hardware alone of which we tech enthusiasts are most guilty. At the same time, however, we’re aware of our diehard Gear S fans who see the circular display as a turnoff reason to refrain […]
- By Deidre R.
- 8 years ago
McDonald’s customers in the UK can play with Samsung tablets while they down a Big Mac
Do you ever feel bored when you're at a McDonald's going to town on a Big Mac? Ronald McDonald has just the cure for you, provided you're visiting one of his outlets in the United Kingdom. McDonald's UK is installing Samsung Galaxy tablets across most of its outlets in the country so that customers can browse […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung’s new Android app stops kids from holding phones too close to their eyes
How many times have our parents stopped us from sitting too close to the TV when we were kids? Well, kids these days are glued to smartphone and tablet screens, which could be harmful to their eyes. Samsung understands this, and that's why it has made an app for stopping kids from holding smartphones and tablets too close […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung demonstrates its 4K video broadcasting technology at NAB 2016
Samsung showcased its 4K UHD video broadcasting technology at NAB 2016 in Las Vegas, which is the world's largest broadcasting equipment exhibition. The company demonstrated the complete process of recording 4K videos, encoding those videos, and broadcasting them live to one of the company's SUHD TV. Along with a real-time demonstration of 4K video broadcasting, Samsung […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) detailed screen analysis
Samsung launched the new Galaxy A (2016) lineup of premium mid-range smartphones this year, and we recently tested the Galaxy A7's display to see how it measures up. The Galaxy A7 is the second-largest phone in the A series, so let's find out what this phone brings to the display in terms of the viewing […]
- By Martin R.
- 8 years ago
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[Update II] Samsung isn’t taking security patch updates seriously
We have ranted often about Samsung's confusing and slow software update policy. Things have certainly been looking up, especially with the latest update that rolled out to the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, but it seems that apart from major upgrades, Samsung isn't taking monthly security patch updates seriously either. The company has clearly […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Galaxy S5 SM-G900F model starts getting Marshmallow update
The Galaxy S5 first got the Marshmallow update in South Korea, followed by regions like Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina and others. Now, the most widespread model of the S5 has started getting its Android 6.0 treat, with the update rolling out to the SM-G900F model in Sri Lanka. This is the same model that is available […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 8 years ago
Rumor: Samsung to develop a huge 1/1.7-inch camera sensor for its future smartphones
Samsung had been consistently improving camera quality on its Galaxy smartphone with each passing year, and it will continue to do so in the future. It recently released its flagship smartphones with a new camera that features dual-pixel phase-detection autofocus technology for significantly improved the focusing capability. According to a new rumor, Samsung seems to be […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 8 years ago
Samsung Developer Conference 2016 will see more than 100 industry leaders inspire attendees
The Samsung Developer Conference 2016 is going to take place from April 27 to April 28 at the Moscone West Center in San Francisco, California. The conference is centered around the theme of “Connecting the Future Everywhere You Look,” and it will offer attendees more than 70 sessions in which over 100 industry leaders will […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
Samsung Pay could be launched in Ukraine soon
Samsung will be expanding its mobile payments service to several new markets this year. Samsung Pay has already been launched in China with support for some of the country's biggest banks, and it's set to be rolled out in several European countries in the coming months. A new report suggests that Samsung Pay might be […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 8 years ago
