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    Samsung Galaxy S7 leaks in new images and a short video

    Samsung Galaxy S7 leaks in new images and a short video

    The Galaxy S7 was leaked in Dubai yesterday along with its box and box contents. Now, more images and a short video (fifteen seconds to be precise) of the device have been leaked that confirm some of its features. The leaked images show the black variant of the Galaxy S7 and its SIM card slot […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Android 6.0 for Galaxy devices brings new Samsung browser, Cross App, and more

    Android 6.0 for Galaxy devices brings new Samsung browser, Cross App, and more

    Samsung recently started updating the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge to Marshmallow globally, and most of the new features were revealed through the consumer consultant guide that we leaked last week. The Korean giant has now officially announced everything the update brings to its devices on its website, and it's not just default Android […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung releases ‘7 Days of Unboxing’ videos leading up to the Galaxy S7 release

    Samsung releases ‘7 Days of Unboxing’ videos leading up to the Galaxy S7 release

    With the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge almost nearing release, the company’s marketing team is working double time to make sure there’s enough buzz surrounding the handsets. The Korean manufacturer has now released two new promo videos titled “7 Days of Unboxing” as we lead up to the Unpacked event. The first one […]

    • By Valerie R.
    • 9 years ago
    You can now pre-order the new Chromebook 3 in the US for $200

    You can now pre-order the new Chromebook 3 in the US for $200

    Earlier today, the third-generation of Samsung’s Chrome OS-powered laptop, the Chromebook 3, popped up for pre-order on a third-party independent retailer's website in the United States. The device carries a price tag of $200, which certainly isn’t a bad price to pay for an ultra-portable laptop that’s perfect for updating social feeds, responding to emails […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 9 years ago
    Bag yourself a free pair of Level U Wireless headphones by adding a card to Samsung Pay

    Bag yourself a free pair of Level U Wireless headphones by adding a card to Samsung Pay

    Samsung has just kicked off a pretty nifty little promotion to entice new users to its mobile payment platform in the United States. For the next 6-days, anyone who signs up to the service will be rewarded with a free pair of the company’s Level U Wireless headphones, which retail for $34.99, when they link […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 9 years ago
    Over 3 million Tizen smartphones were reportedly sold last year

    Over 3 million Tizen smartphones were reportedly sold last year

    Samsung doesn't have as many Tizen-powered smartphones and the ones that it has released up till now have been primarily focused towards the low-end of the market. The idea was to provide a smartphone to customers who may not be willing to spend too much on a mobile phone and if a latest report is […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung introduces a new 14nm Exynos processor for mid-range devices

    Samsung introduces a new 14nm Exynos processor for mid-range devices

    Samsung today announced a new mobile SoC to expand the reach of its advanced semiconductor technology to mid-range smartphones. It has announced the newest member of its Exynos 7 Octa processor family. The Exynos 7 Octa 7870 uses Samsung's most advanced 14-nanometer FinFET process technology and has been designed primarily for mid-range smartphones and other […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Mobile managed 14% smartphone profits in 2015, Apple sits firmly at 91%

    Samsung Mobile managed 14% smartphone profits in 2015, Apple sits firmly at 91%

    According to a revelation made by Cannacord Genuity, Samsung managed to account for 14 percent of the smartphone profits in 2015. Apple on the other hand, accounted for about 91 percent of the profits raked in during the year, asserting its dominance in the mobile industry yet again. While the two figures added up is nothing short of a […]

    • By Valerie R.
    • 9 years ago
    2-16-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5 mini, Galaxy J5, Galaxy S6 edge, and more

    2-16-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5 mini, Galaxy J5, Galaxy S6 edge, 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 possibly teasing the Gear 360 VR camera on Twitter

    Samsung possibly teasing the Gear 360 VR camera on Twitter

    The leaks and rumors have been flying around aplenty in recent days, and with less than a week to go to Samsung's Unpacked event, the company has started officially teasing what is to come. We exclusively reported that Samsung is working on the Gear 360 virtual reality camera, which is expected to accompany the Galaxy […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Mobile President Dongjin Koh talks about the company’s vision for the future

    Samsung Mobile President Dongjin Koh talks about the company’s vision for the future

    J.K. Shin served as the chief of Samsung's mobile business for a very long time but back in December last year he handed over the day-to-day running to Dongjin Koh. Shin continues to head the overall mobile division and is now focused on long-term growth strategy and development of new growth businesses. Koh is now […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    The Galaxy S7 edge has leaked in Dubai, box and all

    The Galaxy S7 edge has leaked in Dubai, box and all

    There have been quite a few leaks over the past few days. We've seen live pictures and renders of the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge but the latest leak shows off a purported unit of the Galaxy S7 edge that has been outed in Dubai and it's accompanied by the box and accessories. […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung’s smartphone market share in India grows to 46 percent

    Samsung’s smartphone market share in India grows to 46 percent

    Samsung, which has consistently been India's largest smartphone manufacturer for the past few years, is now claiming that its market share has increased from 35 percent in 2014 to 46 percent in 2015. According to PTI, Manu Sharma, director for mobiles business at Samsung India Electronics, said during the launch of the Galaxy A5 (2016) and the […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung’s own video confirms Galaxy S7’s waterproofing

    Samsung’s own video confirms Galaxy S7’s waterproofing

    Samsung Indonesia has jumped the gun and uploaded a video that shows off some important features of the Galaxy S7 edge a week ahead of its official unveiling. The video, which carries the #TheNextGalaxy mark, confirms that the Galaxy S7 edge (and the Galaxy S7) will indeed be resistant to water as we heard in various rumors and reports in […]

    • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
    • 9 years ago
    [Poll] What Galaxy S7 feature are you looking forward to the most?

    [Poll] What Galaxy S7 feature are you looking forward to the most?

    Samsung's 2015 lineup of Galaxy flagships brought some major changes, including a revamped physical design and greatly improved software. But while they fixed some long-standing issues, all four Galaxy flagships from last year took away some major features, mainly expandable storage and removable batteries. In case of the latter, Samsung added insult to injury by putting in […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung will showcase its IOFIT smart athletic shoe at MWC next week

    Samsung will showcase its IOFIT smart athletic shoe at MWC next week

    Samsung announced earlier today that its extensively-rumored smart athletic shoe, IOFIT, will be striking a pose at the Mobile World Congress exhibition in Berlin next week. The sneaker utilizes an array of different pressure sensors that measure your posture, balance, and weight distribution while engaging in physical activity. The data is then processed in real-time to […]

    • By Josh L.
    • 9 years ago
    2-15-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy J1, Galaxy Note 4, and more

    2-15-2016 Firmware Updates: Galaxy S5, Galaxy J1, 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 […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Early Galaxy Note 6 rumors point at 5.8-inch ‘Slim RGB’ display, 6GB of RAM

    Early Galaxy Note 6 rumors point at 5.8-inch ‘Slim RGB’ display, 6GB of RAM

    You would think the rumor mill would wait until the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge get announced before spinning up stories about the Galaxy Note 6, but that is not the case. A Weibo user has posted some information on Samsung's next Note flagship, and provided this extremely early titbit has some truth behind it, […]

    • By Abhijeet Mishra
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Pay launch in Russia might be paired with the Galaxy S7

    Samsung Pay launch in Russia might be paired with the Galaxy S7

    We exclusively reported late last year that Samsung Pay is going to be launched in the United Kingdom and Spain in early 2016. A few days ago the head of Samsung Pay in Europe confirmed that the service will be launching in these markets very soon. It looks like Russia might also be one of […]

    • By Adnan Farooqui
    • 9 years ago
    Samsung Galaxy A9 Review: Impressive mid-range phone with an average camera

    Samsung Galaxy A9 Review: Impressive mid-range phone with an average camera

    The Galaxy A9 is something of an outcast in Samsung's new Galaxy A (2016) lineup. The screen is considerably bigger than the new Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7, the battery is monstrous, and the A9 is only available in the Chinese market. The A9 is as feature-packed as the rest of the new […]

    • By Martin R.
    • 9 years ago