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    Please, Don’t Touch Anything coming to Gear VR on May 19th

    Please, Don’t Touch Anything coming to Gear VR on May 19th

    With the release of Gear VR back at the end of 2014, many wondered whether or not Samsung could produce a consumer experience (though the only device available at the time was a developer, Innovator’s Edition) that would make VR enjoyable. As with mobile, the top priority is “apps, apps, apps,” and Samsung’s partnership with […]

    • By Deidre R.
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Artik 10 board computer is priced at $150

    Samsung Artik 10 board computer is priced at $150

    Samsung had announced last week that its Artik 10 board computer would be available starting this month, but the company didn't announce its price. Now, Samsung has announced that the price of the Artik 10, and it is way costlier than its competitor, the Raspberry Pi 3. You can order the Artik 10 from DigiKey's […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Verizon Wireless launches the Galaxy J3 (2016) for $109.99

    Verizon Wireless launches the Galaxy J3 (2016) for $109.99

    Following Sprint's release back in January, Verizon Wireless has today added Samsung’s latest budget-friendly 4G smartphone, the Galaxy J3 (2016), to its rapidly growing lineup of devices that won't break the bank. The handset carries an affordable price tag of $109.99 and can be purchased for use on any of the operator’s pre-paid plans, which start at $45 […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 9 years ago
    New render reveals that Gear Fit 2 will be available in black, blue and pink

    New render reveals that Gear Fit 2 will be available in black, blue and pink

    Samsung’s upcoming successor to the Gear Fit has been in the press a lot recently. In addition to starring in a flurry of reports revealing its functionality, the unannounced device has been pictured twice, alongside the company’s Gear IconX Bluetooth earbuds, so it’s safe to say we’re familiar with its new, more ergonomic design. However, […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Z1 updated with support for WhatsApp Call and UDSM in Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka

    Samsung Z1 updated with support for WhatsApp Call and UDSM in Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka

    Owners of the Tizen-powered Samsung Z1 located in Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka have woken up to a notification prompting them to install a hefty firmware update today. The upgrade, which carries the build number Z130HDDU0CPD6, brings a plethora of bug fixes, stability improvements and speed optimisations to the handset, in addition to compatibility for […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6 available at an attractive price

    Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6 available at an attractive price

    If you're in the market for a mid-range Android-powered tablet you might want to consider this deal we've spotted on the Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6. This tablet is normally sold for $249.99 but if you hurry and get one before they run out of stock, you can get it for $199.99 from Amazon. This is the […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung’s giant touchscreen-toting $5600 Family Hub refrigerator is now on sale

    Samsung’s giant touchscreen-toting $5600 Family Hub refrigerator is now on sale

    Samsung unveiled a Family Hub smart refrigerator with a giant touchscreen infotainment system during CES 2016. Users can not only keep a tab on their grocery stock, but also stream music using the company's most high-end refrigerator. The company has now announced that it is now on sale in the US. The Family Hub smart […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+, and Note 5 buyers can get $150 rebate at T-Mobile

    Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+, and Note 5 buyers can get $150 rebate at T-Mobile

    It has been almost two months since the launch of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, and Samsung is already working on the Galaxy Note 6. Now, Samsung and T-Mobile have come together to finish off the inventory of the former's high-end smartphones from last year by offering discounts. Starting today, buyers in the US […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Hardware specs of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Advanced leak out

    Hardware specs of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Advanced leak out

    A couple of days ago, we talked about the Galaxy Tab 4 Advanced (SM-T536) possibly being the company's next 10.1-inch tablet, courtesy of a benchmark listing. Well, it seems like the device is real after all with a German source now outing the hardware of this particular device. As speculated, the device is sporting a 10.1-inch […]

    • By Valerie R.
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung clinches the top spot from Apple in the US smartphone market

    Samsung clinches the top spot from Apple in the US smartphone market

    Samsung seems to be doing all the right things all of a sudden. Its latest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, have become bestsellers around the world, so much so that the company has been able to clinch the top spot from Apple in the US smartphone market. According to the numbers from […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    5-5-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy A3, Galaxy E5, Galaxy Note 4, and more

    5-5-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy A3, Galaxy E5, Galaxy Note 4, 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
    • 9 years ago
    Themes Thursday: Here are the five best themes launched this week

    Themes Thursday: Here are the five best themes launched this week

    Welcome back to Themes Thursday! Ever since Samsung started releasing third-party themes for its Galaxy smartphones in its Theme Store, we've been bringing you some of the best themes from each week so that you don't have to check them all out by yourselves. Samsung has released 62 new themes over the course of the week, and we've selected […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Galaxy Note 5 gets update with May security patch in India

    Galaxy Note 5 gets update with May security patch in India

    Samsung is pushing out a sizeable update to the Galaxy Note 5 in India, bringing the security patches for the month of April to the phablet flagship soon after Samsung gave us official information on the same. At 359.77 MB, the lack of an informative changelog is surprising, suggesting the update includes a notable amount […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Leaked Galaxy C5 pictures confirm metal body

    Leaked Galaxy C5 pictures confirm metal body

    We reported two weeks ago that Samsung had started firmware development for the Galaxy C5 (SM-C5000). This is going to be a new series of smartphones from Samsung with at least two models with different display sizes and we've already reported before that both will have thin metallic bodies. Pictures of the Galaxy C5 have […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung’s own website leaks images of the Gear IconX and the Gear Fit 2

    Samsung’s own website leaks images of the Gear IconX and the Gear Fit 2

    It was only last week that images of the Gear Fit 2 fitness band and the Gear IconX Bluetooth earbuds were leaked online. Samsung released the original Gear Fit some two years ago so it's about time that it came out with a successor. The images we saw last week came from an unofficial source but […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Lens Cover for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge now available in some parts of Europe

    Lens Cover for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge now available in some parts of Europe

    The Samsung Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge were unveiled with an attractive Lens Cover accessory back in February. However, more than two months since the announcement, this particular accessory was nowhere to be found. That changes today with multiple Samsung online stores across Europe showing the Lens Cover in stock. As of now, we […]

    • By Valerie R.
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung rebrands its KICK application to Goal+ in the Play Store

    Samsung rebrands its KICK application to Goal+ in the Play Store

    In an effort to attract new users, Samsung has rebranded its KICK application to Goal+ in the Google Play Store. The app also received a minor visual overhaul, together with compatibility for a news-orientated edge panel; meaning Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy S7 edge owners will be able to stay up-to-date with […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 9 years ago
    Wallpaper Wednesday: Cartoon

    Wallpaper Wednesday: Cartoon

    Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on eleven animated backgrounds. All images are available in a QHD resolution, which is a perfect fit for the Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy Note 5 and other flagships, but they can, of course, be used on different smartphones, too. If any of the following images float your […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Pay updated with support for 39 new banks and credit unions in the US

    Samsung Pay updated with support for 39 new banks and credit unions in the US

    Samsung Pay has today received a nifty server-side update bringing support for 39 new banks and credit unions in the United States, including Achieva, Bangor Savings Bank, Cornerstone National Bank, Gorham Savings Bank, Hastings City Bank, Having Savings Bank, SEFCU and Summit Community Bank. The full list can be seen below: Achieva Alcoa Tenn Federal Credit […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 9 years ago
    T-Mobile’s latest update for the Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge brings FM Radio support

    T-Mobile’s latest update for the Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge brings FM Radio support

    Update: These changes are now officially listed on T-Mobile's Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge support pages. T-Mobile was supposed to send out a maintenance update for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge a couple of days ago. However, the update was pulled by the carrier at the last minute for reasons […]

    • By Valerie R.
    • 9 years ago