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While smartwatches have been around for some time, they mainly function as a convenient notifications platform the use of which is not directly evident to a large group of consumers. Naturally, therefore, manufacturers are looking to extend the functionality of their watches, be they Tizen, Android, Apple or otherwise. A couple of recently published patent filings reveal some […]
We reported recently that Samsung Pay will soon allow users to pay with gift cards and that's precisely what the company has announced today. Gift cards from more than 50 popular merchants are now supported by Samsung Pay, these gift cards can now be stored in the app and used as and when required to […]
Much more content is gradually becoming available for the Gear VR, a device from Samsung that's leading the consumer VR charge right now, those who have picked up the consumer version of this headset will no doubt be glad that more and more services are turning their attention towards this platform. Flickr is a popular online […]
Samsung has announced the launch of the Samsung Pay Transportation Card Service today, it enables people who use its mobile payments service to effortlessly pay for their journey on public transport. It basically combines the T-Money and Cashbee service in one simple solution that handles all modes of public transport. Once transportation cards are registered […]
Samsung announced its new Smart View TV app today, planning a full release in early 2016 for all its TVs but only available today on a select few models. Samsung’s new Smart View app differs from the old in that Samsung has added Android, iOS, and even Windows device compatibility to the app so that […]
Samsung Electronics today announced its annual structural reorganization to “pre-emptively respond to business uncertainties,” while keeping its three core divisions that include IT & Mobile Communications, Consumer Electronics and Device Solutions intact. The company has appointed Byungsam Suh as the new Head of the Digital Appliances Business as well as Injong Rhee and Tae Moon Roh […]
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 These can include major updates, which bring a newer version of the OS to a particular device, or minor ones that improve performance and stability and fix bugs.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 […]
Samsung launched the Galaxy A8 about five months ago, it happened to be one of the most feature-packed mid-range smartphones that the company has ever come out with. It also featured a metal body to provide a premium look and feel to the entire package. Samsung has now launched a slightly upgraded version of the […]
It has only been a few days since the new Galaxy A lineup was unveiled, the Galaxy A3, A5 and A7 (2016) models have initially been released in China before they're brought over to other markets across the globe. The new handsets bring significant improvements over their predecessors, touting features like Optical Image Stabilization and fingerprint sensors with support […]
The Samsung Z1 and Z3 are two smartphones from the company to be powered by Tizen, its own mobile operating system. All of Samsung's Android smartphone can take screenshots, and considering Tizen takes many cues from the company's Android interface, you can take screenshots on the Z1 and Z3, too. Well, it's a basic feature that […]
Verizon confirmed last week that it will soon release a new firmware update for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge which will enable Wi-Fi calling on these handsets. The carrier is finally allowing its users to make calls over a wireless network, it's launching the feature with these two Samsung handsets, and will […]
Samsung Group has a very diverse business portfolio already and the companies operating under this umbrella are now looking to discover new avenues of growth, as the consumer electronics and the mobile business particularly face tougher competition in the market. Samsung Electronics said revealed today that it's setting a team that is going to be […]
That dual edge display on the Galaxy S6 edge+ might be more of a visual touch than something truly useful, but Samsung certainly thinks there is a huge market for such a device. It's probably why the company decided to make the S6 edge+ the more widely available phablet flagship instead of the Galaxy Note […]
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 […]
The Gear S2 is a beautiful smartwatch with a brilliant method of navigation through the bezel ring. But while the bezel is an amazingly accurate way to navigate through the Gear S2's software, taking a screenshot isn't something that can be done using the bezel. But in case you were wondering, the Gear S2 does support […]
Samsung applies for a lot of patents and trademarks every year, but not every technology that you see in the patents gets used in consumer products. The company has previously filed patent applications for things like scrollable tablets, body fat measurement technology for smartphones, and tab style smartphones. Now, the company has filed a trademark […]
When Samsung officially revealed their new Galaxy A lineup for 2016, a release in January was generally expected, though no further details were given. Now, a retailer from the Netherlands has spilled the beans by mentioning January 8th as the release date for both the Galaxy A3 (2016) and the Galaxy A5 (2016). Generally, Samsung's Dutch releases coincide […]
Samsung has released a new app, the S Console Gamepad, for Galaxy smartphones that lets you convert a smartphone into a virtual gamepad. This app can be used to control games on the larger-screen Galaxy View tablet, and you can download it from here. This app comes with six different gamepad templates that are suitable for different […]
Samsung’s Gear VR has gone from an idea of the Korean giant, to two Innovator Editions, and now it’s landed in the hands of consumers at a $99 price point that makes it competitive in the market. But, outside of all this, just where can Samsung’s Gear VR go? Apparently, higher than just watching Netflix […]
Samsung is expected to announce the successor to the Galaxy S6 during MWC 2016, and there have been plenty of leaks revealing information about the features and specifications of the device. However, this is the first time when alleged renders of the Galaxy S7 and its large-screen variant have surfaced on the Internet. A third-party […]