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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) review: basic, beautiful, and a bit too expensive
Samsung's been busy finding ways to keep their non-flagship devices competitive against a flood of cheaper brands pushing the value-for-money boundary. The Galaxy A3 (2016) is the cheapest device in the Galaxy A line-up, with the fewest features. Do its looks justify its price? Read on to find out, as we share our experiences in […]
- By Michel G.
- 9 years ago
You can pick up a brand new Galaxy S6 edge from eBay for $459.99
In readiness for the release of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge next month, independent retailers all around the world are slashing the price of Samsung's former flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, in order to ensure that they don’t get lumbered with a ton of excess stock. This is great […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung to produce 17.2 million units of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in three months
According to a report out of Korean media, Samsung is gearing up to produce a total of 17.2 million units of the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge (combined) by April. This is quite a significant number for the three month period (Feb, March, April) and higher than last year's production volumes, when the company only produced 15.2 […]
- By Valerie R.
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge to come without front Samsung logo in China as well
It was recently revealed that the South Korean versions of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge will come without the Samsung logo on the front, and it looks like the same will be the case in China as well. It's a move that we can readily get behind, especially if you pick up the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge have a flash option for the front camera
Nope, there is no LED flash on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge for the front camera. But Samsung has taken a feature from the competition and implemented a software-based flash option for the front camera on its new devices – taking a picture with the flash on will make the screen go all white […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Galaxy A9 Pro visits Bluetooth SIG
We exclusively reported last month that Samsung has started working on the Galaxy A9 Pro (SM-A9100) and it appears that the company is looking to get it out the door quickly. The Galaxy A9 Pro has visited Bluetooth SIG for the relevant certification and it's an indication that this handset will be coming out soon. The […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Verizon pushes out February security update for the Galaxy Tab S2
Verizon, the largest telecommunications provider in the United States, has been making the grade with its promise to distribute Google’s monthly security patches to all the flagship devices in its lineup, and has today started rolling out February’s fixes for its carrier-branded model of the Galaxy Tab S2 in the region. The upgrade (LMY47X.T817VVRS2APB2) addresses […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Mophie takes the wraps off its wireless charging Juice Pack for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
Mophie, one of the largest names in the smartphone accessory industry, has just announced its brand new Juice Pack for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. These cases are the first on the market to utilize wireless charging technology, thus making them the most advanced portable battery cases around. Although you’ll have to charge its ginormous […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge will carrier lock to the first SIM inserted
Earlier today, a leaked slide from a Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge setup presentation surfaced online revealing that carrier-branded variants of the handsets will lock to the network of the first SIM card that’s inserted. This the first time that Samsung has implemented an automatic carrier-locking mechanism into any of its network-specific Galaxy smartphones. Up […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s Tizen Smart TVs strengthen their hold on the market
A new report has found that Samsung's dominance in the smart TVs segment has continued into 2016. According to market researcher GfK, one in three smart TVs sold in Europe were based on Samsung's Tizen operating system. As of November, Tizen-based smart TVs had a market share of 31%, while LG's webOS was a distant second at […]
- By Valerie R.
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S6 edge+ gets Android 6.0.1 outside South Korea
Samsung recently started sending out the Android 6.0.1 for the Galaxy S6 edge+ in South Korea. Well, the update is now available outside South Korea as well (in Iraq), specifically for the model number SM-G928C. The update weighs in at over 1GB, so make sure you're connected to an unlimited Wi-Fi network before proceeding. You will find the firmware version […]
- By Valerie R.
- 9 years ago
The Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge is a better buy compared to the iPhone 6s, here’s why
Well, the Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge are now official. While the announcement was a grand success and the hype generation has been pretty decent so far, the smartphone’s real test is yet to come. Starting March 11, when the handset starts reaching customers’ (and our) hands, we’ll know for sure if Samsung has […]
- By Valerie R.
- 9 years ago
Samsung’s new promo paints the Galaxy S7 as a veritable virtual reality machine
Now that Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge it can get down to the business of selling its new flagship smartphones. We can expect a huge marketing push by Samsung for this purpose and the angle it seems to be favoring this time around is virtual reality. That's not surprising […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung ranks fourth in global wearable device shipments
Latest data from market research firm IDC shows that wearable device shipments increased significantly in the final quarter of 2015, registering a 126.9% increase from the same time last year. Some 27.4 million units of wearable devices were shipped in the last quarter of 2015 while year-on-year improvement clocked in at 171.6% or nearly 78.1 […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung starts mass producing industry’s first 256GB flash storage for high-end devices
Samsung Electronics today announced that it has started mass producing the industry's first 256GB embedded memory based on the Universal Flash Storage 2.0 standard, for next-generation high-end mobile devices. The company says that this newly introduced flash memory provides performance that exceeds that of a conventional SATA-based SSD for PCs. Samsung's new UFS memory provides […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
The Samsung Charm is a discreet fitness tracker for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
In addition to introducing us to the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge on Sunday, Samsung also unveiled a host of new accessories it will be launching for the handsets later this year. Amongst them was a Lens Cover, an LED View Cover and a Charm wearable fitness tracker. However, it’s more than likely that you […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Wallpaper Wednesday: Nature
Welcome to the latest edition of Wallpaper Wednesday. This week we’re focusing our attention on ten gorgeous nature-themed backgrounds. All images are available in a QHD resolution, which is a perfect fit for the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy Note 5 and other flagships, but they can, of course, be used on different smartphones, too. If any of the following […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Zagg releases InvisibleShield screen guards for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
Zagg has just unveiled three new screen protectors designed specifically for the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge. The screen guards will be available in three categories – Standard, HD and Glass Contour. While the Standard and HD screen guards will be available right away, customers will have to wait slightly longer to get […]
- By Valerie R.
- 9 years ago
Yes, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge have optical image stabilization
The new camera on Samsung's new Galaxy S7 devices is one of the biggest changes the company has introduced to its flagship lineup this year. It's a 12 MP sensor that brings greatly improved low-light performance, with Dual Pixel technology (used only in dedicated cameras/DSLRs until now) for considerably better autofocus as well. Samsung made […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
2-24-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy A3, Galaxy S6, Galaxy Note 5, 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 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
