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How to quickly launch the camera on the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, and Galaxy Note 5
Samsung went all-out in the camera department for its flagship smartphones and phablets of 2015. The Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5 sport fantastic 16-megapixel cameras, which do a great job at capturing images in low-light conditions. However, having a wonderful sensor and image processing software is all well and […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
LG won’t let the Galaxy S7 steal the spotlight at MWC 2016
A day before Mobile World Congress 2016 kicks off next month in Barcelona the two biggest conglomerates from South Korea are likely to unveil their new flagship handsets, according to a report out of Korea this time around LG isn't going to let Samsung's new flagship steal the spotlight, it's going to unveil the G5 […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung receives a patent for smartphone cover with built-in S Pen
What if Samsung releases a smartphone cover that allows you to add an S Pen to any upcoming flagship device? That would reduce the much beloved Note series to an accessory. That would be pretty absurd. Or would it? Today, a patent published in South Korea shows us that Samsung is working towards that idea: an […]
- By Michel G.
- 9 years ago
Chat Hub app for Gear S2 lets you send messages right from the watch
We recently reported on an upcoming app named Chat Hub for the Gear S2 that lets you start messaging conversations right from the watch without needing a notification for a message sent by one of your friends. That app is now available on the Gear Apps store; it comes from the same developer who gave us […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung could become chief supplier for the future iPhones’ flexible OLED displays
Samsung has been steadily assuring a future business with Apple in its future iPhones as well as the Apple Watch and now a recent rumor suggests that the South Korean giant could become the chief supplier for the next generation of iPhones' flexible OLED displays. It was reported that Samsung and LG would supply the […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2015) and Galaxy A5 (2016) preview
By now, all new models in Samsung's 2016 Galaxy A series are available at least somewhere. And thus we've managed to get our hands on them. Here are our first impressions of the Galaxy A3 (2016) and Galaxy A5 (2016). If you're into the larger devices, don't forget to head over to our preview of […]
- By Michel G.
- 9 years ago
Samsung is set to launch its own version of Live Photos with the Galaxy S7
When Apple unveiled the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus back in September 2015, the fruit-named company showcased a new feature that enables users to capture 1.5-seconds of video before and after a photo is snapped in order to create a moving image with sound (a feature that is also found on HTC smartphones). However, if […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
1-14-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy E7, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Grand Neo, 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
How to force restart the Galaxy S6 trio and Galaxy Note 5
At some point in your smartphone’s life, it’s bound to break into a freeze, callously rendering it useless until a reboot takes place. Yet, if the processor won’t push through any data, it can be pretty difficult to switch the device off without having to remove the battery. That said, if your handset features a […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
From the Galaxy Note 3 to the Galaxy Note 5: Five Good Changes
The Galaxy Note 5 is now available, even in the coveted Gold Platinum color option, so it’s likely that fellow Note 3 users are contemplating an upgrade from their now two-year-old smartphone. We’ve heard a lot about what Note 4 users think about the Note 5, but we haven’t heard as much from Note 3 […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Samsung releases its own Wi-Fi Transfer app on the Play Store
There are many apps available for Android that allow you to transfer files between devices using a Wi-Fi network, but Samsung has felt the need to release one of its own, which is why it has released an app aptly called Wi-Fi Transfer on the Google Play Store. As the name suggests the app will let […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung could launch the Z3 in several European countries early this year
Last year we exclusively reported that with its upcoming Tizen-powered smartphone Samsung is going to bring its homegrown mobile OS to Europe. The Samsung Z3 has already been released in multiple emerging markets and now it's expected that this handset will arrive in several European countries early this year. According to a new report, Samsung […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) and Galaxy A9 (2016) preview
Not so long ago, Samsung's flagship smartphones were the only devices you could get if you wanted a great experience, and the lower tier devices had many limitations that made them hard to recommend. But the Galaxy A series was the company's first attempt to offer a premium experience in the mid-range category, and the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 edge Plus get KNOX certification nod from China and France
Samsung’s KNOX security software is gaining adoption with users worldwide, and figures from just two months ago show that 4 million users have now adopted KNOX as their mobile security software for the workplace. While KNOX has been adopted by enterprise professionals, a great achievement in and of itself, it’s in the area of government […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Samsung is going to produce the Snapdragon 820 processor for Qualcomm
Samsung Electronics has announced today that it has started mass production of advanced logic chips utilizing its 14nm Low-Power Plus process on the 2nd generation of its 14nm FinFET process technology. The Exynos 7 Octa processor announced in Q1 last year was built on the industry's first 14nm Low-Power Early process, with this second-generation 14nm […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Enable Auto HR on the Gear S2
You may look at the Gear S2 in all its well-designed beauty and think, “it can’t get any better than this,” but you’d be wrong. Specifically, you’d be wrong about the Gear S2: it can get better than its beautiful design. Why? Well, buried within the Gear S2 is a feature that all other smartwatch […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
1-13-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy A7, Galaxy Core 2, Galaxy Tab S 10.5, 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
Samsung will rely more on semiconductor business as main income source
While the Galaxy devices are a marvel of the tech world it looks like Samsung Electronics won't be relying on them to stay afloat. The South Korean giant is making a solid profit from the sale of smart TVs and smartphones but those sales are eclipsed by its semiconductor business which has been bagging big […]
- By Octav G.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy J1 2016 with Super AMOLED display launched quietly in Dubai
We knew a 2016 iteration of the Galaxy J1 was in the works, and it looks like Samsung has decided the device doesn't need any formal announcement. The Galaxy J1 2016 is already available at retail stores in Dubai; as leaks had revealed, the phone comes with specs that are slightly better than the original Galaxy […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung launches exclusive themes for its new Galaxy A (2016) line-up
With a new phone come new accessoires. And also, apparently, new themes, as Samsung has launched a collection of themes exclusive to its new Galaxy A (2016) line-up. Last year, Samsung launched the theme store for its TouchWiz interface together with the Galaxy S6. Since then, more and more devices have launched with this feature, though some low-end […]
- By Michel G.
- 9 years ago
