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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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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
The Galaxy S7 has a microSD card slot, but doesn’t support adoptable storage
In addition to water resistance and the slew of hardware changes that the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge come with, one that stood out for us was the addition of a microSD card slot. However, a new revelation has found that both flagships are lacking ‘Adoptable Storage', which is a feature that was included […]
- By Valerie R.
- 9 years ago
Smart Manager is a settings option instead of an app with the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
With the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge came a great deal of optimization to Samsung's software, which went from being laggy and a stutterfest to something smooth, fast and rather beautiful. To let users manage things like RAM, internal storage and security from a central location, the S6 and S6 edge introduced the Smart […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Video reveals improved multitasking on the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge
Last year, when Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge, one of the primary complaints that came from the users was with regards to the RAM management. The infamous Android 5.0 memory leak was blamed for this, but it really was just the software aggressively killing apps in the background in what might […]
- By Valerie R.
- 9 years ago
![[Updated] User manuals for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge now appearing online](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Galaxy-S7-S7-edge-Gear-360_022-226x127.jpg)
[Updated] User manuals for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge now appearing online
For those who still need to wait a few weeks before finally receiving their shiny new Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge, user manuals can add some fuel to the anticipation. Luckily, they are appearing online in many languages. For now, mainly the user manuals for the Galaxy S7 edge are available. You can find them in English (PDF), Spanish […]
- By Michel G.
- 9 years ago
![[Updated] Galaxy Note 5 updating to Android 6.0 Marshmallow in South Korea](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/note-5-s-pen-1-226x127.jpg)
[Updated] Galaxy Note 5 updating to Android 6.0 Marshmallow in South Korea
It started with Cambodia, and Android 6.0 has now reached the Galaxy Note 5 in Samsung's home country. The Galaxy S6 edge+ also received Marshmallow in South Korea today, and it's likely the two devices are being updated at the same time, which we have seen happen with all the minor software updates that have […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Galaxy S7 has a Live Photos-like feature, Samsung just didn’t talk about it
Before the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge were announced, there were rumors that the devices would come with a feature similar to Apple's Live Photos feature, which in turn was inspired by HTC's Zoe functionality. Samsung didn't say anything about such a feature at the Unpacked event, but the new flagships do have an […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S7 Lens Cover price listed by a Dutch retailer
Dutch retailer CentralPoint has listed the Lens Cover accessory that was revealed alongside the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge this Sunday. The retailer claims that this camera enhancement accessory will be priced at €152.46 or about $170, suggesting that this won't go easy on your wallets. While Samsung had briefly revealed this particular accessory, pricing details were promised […]
- By Valerie R.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ starts getting the Marshmallow update!
Today marks the day all four of the 2015 Galaxy flagships have gotten the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update in some region or the other. Following the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and the Galaxy Note 5, the Galaxy S6 edge+ has started getting Marshmallow. Unsurprisingly, it's rolling out in South Korea before any other market; […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Canada gets the Exynos 8890-powered Galaxy S7
As expected, Samsung is going to sell two variants of the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge depending upon the market, one powered by its Exynos 8890 processor and the other by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 which it happens to be mass producing. Naturally there has been some confusion about what markets get which variant. There's […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Facebook orders 8000 Gear VR headsets from Samsung
Facebook has made it pretty clear that it wants to be a major player in the VR arena. It acquired Oculus for precisely this purpose and the company will soon release its own virtual reality headset. Oculus also has a relationship with Samsung and has helped it out with the Gear VR. Facebook is going […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
DisplayMate crowns the Galaxy S7 display to be the best in the business
Just a few days after the Galaxy Note 5 was released last year, DisplayMate was quick to mention that it featured the best mobile display that was tested on a smartphone. Samsung's next major flagship release came about six months later (or two days ago) in the form of the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge. […]
- By Valerie R.
- 9 years ago
You can now pre-order the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge in the US
Following Samsung’s unveiling of the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge two days ago at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the flagship smartphones are now available to pre-order in the United States from four of the region's largest carriers with fantastic deals attached to entice you to sign up. Although AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and […]
- By Josh L.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge and Gear S2 win technology awards at the MWC 2016
The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge is no doubt one of the most innovative smartphones of 2015, thanks to its dual-edged display and the wide array of features offered by Samsung. Recognizing its potential and impact on the industry, GSMA has honored the device with the “Best Smartphone 2015” award at the MWC 2016 in Barcelona. […]
- By Valerie R.
- 9 years ago
Korean Galaxy S7 and S7 edge to come without front SAMSUNG branding
The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge feature a similar design to the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, a design that many Samsung fans love (with a few tweaks, of course), but it appears as though not all Galaxy S7 models will see Samsung’s front name branding return to the latest-generation “Galaxies.” Samsung Korea has […]
- By Deidre R.
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S7 teardown reveals the liquid cooling heat pipe
The Samsung Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge are going up on pre-order today. However, the device has already received the teardown treatment even before customers are able to get their hands on it. What we're seeing here is the company's proprietary internal design, which essentially means that a lot of components have been crammed together […]
- By Valerie R.
- 9 years ago
Top five reasons why you should get the Samsung Galaxy S7
The Galaxy S7 is finally here (and so is its curvy sibling), and it has impressed even the harshest critics for the fact that it offers a ton of features and fixes all of the shortcomings of its predecessor. But which of these features are enticing enough to make you opt for the Galaxy S7? […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
Samsung prepared 5,000 Gear VR units for the Galaxy S7 presentation
Samsung used virtual reality for the first time to unveil its latest products. The company had prepared 5,000 Gear VR units that enabled all event attendees to get an up-close look at the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge. Obviously this is easier said than done and Samsung had to work around several obstacles to […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 9 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge have an option to turn off the app drawer
For those who don't like the Apple-like moves that Samsung pulls off now and then, an experimental option in the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge might put them off a little. Both devices come with a Samsung Labs menu in the settings, and one of the options in there lets you turn off the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 9 years ago
